The Church
In the Nicene Creed, what four marks define the Church?
1. One,
2. Holy
3. Catholic
4. Apostolic
Give 2 of the 4 conditions for papal infallibility
1. Must teach on faith/morals
2. Must speak as successor of Peter
3. Must intend to bind the whole Church
4. Must issue a definitive, final judgment
Why should we even care what the Church Fathers said, weren’t they just old guys with opinions?
Because they were the immediate students of the apostles, preserving how the early Church actually understood Scripture and doctrine
Who holds the “fullness” of Holy Orders and alone can ordain?
Bishops
“One hand pulled the trigger; another guided the bullet.” Event?
1981 assassination attempt on JP II — Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
What image does Paul use in 1 Cor 12 to show unity in diversity?
The Body of Christ—many members, one body
“You are Kepha” (Aramaic). Why does that matter for the “rock” debate?
Kepha = rock in Aramaic; no “small vs big rock” split
When someone says, “I just go by the Bible,” what would the early Church Fathers say?
Cool we wrote the list of what books count as the Bible.
Define Apostolic Succession in one clean sentence.
The unbroken passing on of apostolic authority through the laying on of hands to bishops, guaranteeing true sacraments and teaching.
JP II’s motto “Totus Tuus” expresses what devotion?
Total consecration to Mary
How do Catholics define “Church” differently from most Protestants?
A visible, sacramental communion with apostolic succession not just an invisible group of believers
Matthew 16: the “keys” given to Peter echo which Old Testament role?
The royal steward / chief steward in Isaiah 22
Pope Gregory the Great said what about any bishop who calls himself “universal”?
“Bro that’s the Antichrist move — sit down.”
What did early deaconesses actually do?
Assist with women’s baptisms/catechesis and care for the sick: no Holy Orders
What are Zechariah and Elizabeth Patron Saints of?
Parent of John the Baptism, Patron of pregnant women, and couples struggling with infertility.
What does sensus fidelium mean, and why does it matter?
“Sense of the faithful”, the Holy Spirit guiding all the faithful in truth
At the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15), how do Peter and James function together?
Peter opens/frames; James renders the decree = primacy within conciliarity
Which Father tied a valid Eucharist to being under a bishop?
Ignatius of Antioch, Smyrnaeans8
Who said, “Where the bishop is, there is the Church”?
St. Ignatius of Antioch, Smyrnaeans 8
What name did Pelagia receive at baptism and what does it mean?
Margarita = “pearl,” symbolizing purity
Are followers of Mormonism and Witnesses of Jehovah part of the church?
No.
Distinguish: infallibility vs impeccability vs jurisdiction.
Infallibility = freedom from teaching error
Impeccability = sinlessness
jurisdiction = governing authority
Council of Nicaea (325): what heresy did it clap back at with “homoousios”?
Arianism: Christ is fully God, not a created being
Reformed Protestant version of Apostolic Succession?
Apostolic succession! Whats that?
Who is the Patron Saint of Beer
St. Augustine