Definitions & Martyrs

Question 1

Hierarchy

Answer 1

The hierarchical order of Catholic clergy is Pope, Bishop, priests, deacons.

Question 2

Pope

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The bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church

Question 3

Cardinal

Answer 3

An important honorary rank bestowed upon members of the clergy by the Pope. (Can vote for Pope until 80)

Question 4

Apostolic Pronuncio

Answer 4

An ARCHBISHOP who acts as the final Vatican delegate to a country.

Question 5

Holy See

Answer 5

Pope and the Vatican officials and offices that are responsible for the day-to-day handling of church affairs

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Bishop

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The head of a specific diocese. He has charge with all the matters of church life within the designated boundaries of his diocese

Question 7

Priest

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Can either be a Diocesan priest (attached to a specific diocese) or a religious priest (member with a particular mission in the Church)

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Monsignor

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An honorary title given to a Diocesan priest in recognition of his contributions to the life of the church

Question 9

Deacon

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An ordained member of the clergy, ranked under Bishops and priests. A deacon can either be transitional a (step while studying for the priesthood) or permanent

Question 10

Sister

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Member of a religious order of women. They take vows of poverty, Chastity, and obedience and their Ministries to spread the gospel are many and widespread

Question 11

Brother

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A non-ordained member of a religious order of men.
Brothers take vows of poverty Chastity and obedience and their Ministries are also varied and widespread

Question 12

Laity

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(Us) The term used to refer to all baptized Catholics who are not members of the clergy but exercise their baptism by Leading secular life with the presence of Christ

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Acolyte

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A person who assists at the altar during ceremonies. Other names for acolytes are alter servers

Question 14

Vatican City

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A plot of land in Rome that serves as the worldwide headquarters of the Catholic church and is the official residence of the Pope

Question 15

Basilica

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A church designed as a place of special importance

Question 16

Cathedral

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The OFFICIAL Church of the BISHOP of a diocese. It gets its name from “Cathedra” Latin for “chair”, which is the symbol of The Bishop’s leadership

Question 17

Chancery

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The place or office where the bishop works

Question 18

Rectory

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The place or office where a priest works or lives

Question 19

Convent

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The residents of sisters

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Monastery

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The residents of a religious community of men or a religious community of women

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Sacristy

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The Roman at church where the immediate preparations for liturgical services are made and where the ministers vests are stored

Question 22

Sanctuary

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The area of the church that holds the altar, lectern, tabernacle, and sometimes the baptismal font

Question 23

Altar

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The central table on which the Eucharist is celebrated

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Lectern

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The place where the word of God is proclaimed to the congregation

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Tabernacle

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Especially designed receptive where the consecrated Eucharist is reserved and venerated. Its position in the sanctuary depends on the architecture and dates of the church's Construction

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Sanctuary Lamp

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A constantly burning candle near the Tabernacle that reminds people of Jesus' presence in the Eucharist that is reserved there

Question 27

Baptismal Font

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A vessel or Basin in which water is contained for baptized. In churches were baptism is performed by immersion, there is a pool of water for this purpose

Question 28

Easter (Paschal) Candle

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A large, ornamented candle symbolic of the Risen Christ. During the Easter season, it burns at every liturgy.

Question 29

Candles

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Adorn the altar to symbolize Christ's presence and Light

Question 30

Stations of the Cross

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A series of meditations on the suffering and death of Jesus represented in 14 pictures, plaques, sculptures, carvings, or other form of arts, usually found position along the walls of the church

Question 31

Confessional

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A small room so arranged that a person can see counsel or sacramental forgiveness from a priest either face to face or anonymously, depending on the choice of the person

Question 32

Communion Fast

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Practice of abstaining from food and beverages (except water) 1 hour before receiving the sacrament

Question 33

Seal of Confession

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The grave obligation of a priest to never reveal the slightest detail of a person's confession, even if threatened with punishment or death

Question 34

Genuflection

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The act of bending the right knee on entering one's Pew or crossing in front of the tabernacle, a sign of a catholic's faith and in reverence of the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist reserved in the Tabernacle

Question 35

Scapular

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A religious medal or piece of cloth worn around the neck to remind oneself to pray

Question 36

Christian Wake Service

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Prayer said for the deceased on the evening before the burial service. This service usually consists of a brief Bible service or the recitation of the Rosary

Question 37

Martyrs

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Give up their lives, rather than their faith. A person who witnesses to their faith despite the cost

Question 38

All the apostles except....we're martyred

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John

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St. Steven

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Was the first deacon and first martyr of the church

Question 40

Fist 300 years of the church called?

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Age of Martyrdom

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First Christian Emperor

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Constantine

Question 42

Who was chosen to lead after the crucifixion of Jesus?

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Peter

Question 43

....and....set out to Rome to establish their church

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Peter and Paul

Question 44

The earliest Christians were persecuted by .... and much more by.....

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Jews & Romans

Question 45

.... is the foundation to evangelization?

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St. Peter

Question 46

Peter was crucified how? Why?

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Upside down because he believed he didn't deserve to die like Jesus did

Question 47

Apologists

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Defenders of the faith, educated and debated with non-christians

Question 48

100 - 200 CE

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Worse emperor's and cruelest persecutions

Question 49

Describe some characteristics of being an early disciple of Christ. What can the early martyrs teach about being a disciple of Christ?

Answer 49

Faithfulness Dedication Love....[keep going/explain...

Question 50

What are the implications of choosing to live as a disciple of Christ? (Challenges of a life of service in the model of Jesus)

Answer 50

- don't need earthly things - learn to be a missionary - life all Christians called to - we can change world - persevere in hard times - aren't alone, empower by HS