10.2 C Questions

Question 1

Explain how Catholics believe the Church is a means to faith

Answer 1

• Through Apostolic Succession
• Through the sacraments
• Through the liturgy of the word
• Through the Magisterium

Question 2

Explain why belief in the Church as the Body of Christ is important for Catholics

Answer 2

• It helps to improve the lives of other by living out the Greatest Commandment
• It shows that Christ is still alive in the Church today
• The Church is described as the Body of Christ in the Mew Testament
• It shows how every person has a part to ply in the Church like body parts

Question 3

Explain why belief in the Communion of Saints is important for Catholics

Answer 3

• It reminds us that there is life after death
• It reminds us that all the Church both living and dead are linked
• It reminds us that the Saints can intercede for us on earth
• It reminds us that it’s important to pray for those who have died

Question 4

Explain why the Bible is important for Catholics

Answer 4

• It reveals God through the Old and New Testament
• It tells us Gods laws on how to behave
• It contains the teaching of Jesus
• Leads to a closer relationship with God

Question 5

Explain why belief in Apostolic Tradition is important for Catholics

Answer 5

• The teaching of the apostles have been passed down through the Church through the word of mouth
• It means that they have first come from Jesus
• The apostles were the founders of the Christian Church
• It’s the most effective way to achieve salvation

Question 6

Explain the role of the Magisterium

Answer 6

• Updates the Catechism
• Interprets the Bible for modern day life
• It points the ways to salvation
• It provides clear guidelines for Catholics

Question 7

Explain Protestant beliefs about the authority of the Church

Answer 7

• The only necessary authority is the Bible
• The Protestant Church is a democracy
• Each Protestant Church has an agreed statement of beliefs
• Any guidance offered by the Church is guidance only

Question 8

Explain the role of the parish priest

Answer 8

• Helps the needy in the local community
• Celebrate mass
• Provide the sacrament of reconciliation
• Gives the sacrament of the sick

Question 9

Explain the role of the Pope

Answer 9

• Head of the Catholic Church
• Responsible for the Magisterium
• Appoints and ordains cardinals and bishops as leaders
• Gives guidance and inspiration

Question 10

Explain why some Christians believe the clergy should be celibate and some do not

Answer 10

• It’s a tradition handed down from St Paul
• Jesus remained single and priests should follow his example
• St Peter was married
• Priests can be devoted to God and their families

Question 11

Explain why Mary is important to Catholics

Answer 11

• She is the mother of Jesus and brought the incarnation into the world
• Immaculate conception
• Role model of faith - she risked everything for God
• An intercessor - helps us achieve salvation