Lesson 4

Question 1

What are the 3 Pillars of the Catholic Church Faith

Answer 1

1) Tradition
2) Holy Scripture / Holy Bible
3) Magisterium

Question 2

Teaching office of the Church

Answer 2

Magisterium

Question 3

These were written in different era and in different places

Answer 3

Scrolls

Question 4

• Is a collection of books that the Christians believe are the inspired words of God.
• Written record of God’s revelation of Himself through the messages and events that occured throughout mankind’s history

Answer 4

Bible

Question 5

Chosen by God to write these books under the direction of the Holy Spirit for the benefit of all mankind

Answer 5

Hagiographers

Question 6

Criterias in the process of forming the Biblical canon includes?

Answer 6

• Consistency with Established Christian teachings
• Apostolic authorship
• Widespread acceptance among the faithful

Question 7

Was the Bishop of Rome from October 366-death. He presided over the council of Rome of 382 that determined the canon or official list of Sacred Scripture or the Bible

Answer 7

St. Pope Damasus I

Question 8

How many books was promulgated under Pope Damasus?

Answer 8

73 book spiritual canon

Question 9

The Biblical canon was reaffirmed by ? (3)

Answer 9

1) Council of Hippo
2) Carthage
3) Council of Florence in 1442

Question 10

A term that comes from a Hebrew-Greek word meaning a “measuring rod”, passed into Christian usage to mean “norm” or “rule of faith”

Answer 10

Canon

Question 11

Who were the Church Fathers of the 4th century CE

Answer 11

• St. Ambrose
• St. Jerome
• St. Augustine
• St. Gregory

Question 12

The 2 main sections of the Bible and how many books per section.

Answer 12

1) Old Testament - 46 books
2) New Testament - 27 books

Question 13

• Contains a collection of religious writings that were originally composed in Hebrew and Aramaic

Answer 13

Old Testament

Question 14

The old Testament consist of:

Answer 14

1) Torah (also known as Pentateuch) = considered as “Law”
2) Writings - poetry, literature, history
Psalms, Proverbs, Chronicles, Kings, etc.
3) Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Amos, Hosea, etc.

Question 15

These are the Deuterocanonical Books of the Old Testament

Answer 15

• 1 and 2 Maccabees
• Sirach
• Wisdom
• Baruch
• Tobit
• Judith

Question 16

Books that are under the Torah

Answer 16

1) Genesis
2) Exodus
3) Leviticus
4) Numbers
5) Deuteronomy

Question 17

Religious books written in the Old and New Testaments eras that claimed a sacred origin but were ultimately judged by the Catholic Church as not inspired by the Holy Spirit. Excluded from the Canon of Scripture, and yet in many cases retain some religious value

Answer 17

Apocrypha Books

Question 18

Contain references to certain Catholic teachings that are not as explicit elsewhere in the Scriptures.

Answer 18

Deuterocanonical Books

Question 19

Consists of writings in Greek that focus on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the early Christian Community

Answer 19

New Testament

Question 20

The central object of the New Testament

Answer 20

Jesus Christ

Question 21

Contains references to certain Catholic teachings that are not as explicit elsewhere in the Scriptures

Answer 21

Deuterocanonical books

Question 22

The central object of the New Testament

Answer 22

Jesus Christ, God’s Incarnate Son

Question 23

Who is the author of the Holy Scriptures / Bible

Answer 23

God inspired the human authors of the sacred books. However the Biblical books were written in the language of men, in the context of their time and their experiences

Question 24

How to locate a Bible passage?

Answer 24

1) The Book
2) Chapter of the Book
3) Verse of the Chapter

Question 25

Latin for "Nothing Obstructs". It is a written opinion issued by a censor that nothing obstructs the publication of a book in terms of faith or morals.

Answer 25

"Nihil Obstat"

Question 26

Latin for "Let it Be Published". It is an authorization given by a local ordinary (typicall a bishop) to publish a work.

Answer 26

"Imprimatur"

Question 27

The 2 senses of scripture

Answer 27

1) Literal Sense 2) Spiritual Sense

Question 28

This sense is "intended to express to the words themselves", conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis

Answer 28

Literal sense

Question 29

This is signiged by the figures of the Old Testament. It refers not only the text of Scripture but also the realities and events about which it speaks can be signs.

Answer 29

Spiritual sense

Question 30

# Spiritual sense In this sense, we can acquire a more profound understanding of events by recognizing their significance in Christ (ex. Crossing of the red sea - sign of Christ's victory and also of Christian Baptism)

Answer 30

Allegorical sense

Question 31

The subcategories of the spiritual sense

Answer 31

1)Allegorical sense 2)Moral Sense 3)Anagogical sense

Question 32

# Spiritual sense In this sense, the events reported in Scripture ought to lead us to act justly (Ex. the Beatitudes)

Answer 32

Moral Sense

Question 33

# Spiritual Sense In this sense, we can view realities and events in terms of their eternal significance, leading us toward our true homeland: thus the Church on earth is a sign of the heavenly Jerusalem

Answer 33

Anagogical sense

Question 34

Prominent literary styles found within the bible

Answer 34

1) Narrative 2) Poetry 3) Wisdom Literature 4) Law 5) Prophecy 6) Epistle 7) Apocalyptic

Question 35

# Literary styles Stories that describe events and characters | Ex. creation account, stories of the patriarchs, Exodus from Egypt

Answer 35

Narrative

Question 36

# Literary Styles Characterized by its use of parallelism, figurative language, and rhythmic patterns. | Ex. Psalms, Proverbs, Songs of Solomon and parts of the prophets

Answer 36

Poetry

Question 37

# Literary Styles This genre includes books that offer practical advice and insights into how to live a wise and virtuous life. | Ex. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job

Answer 37

Wisdom Literature

Question 38

# Literary Styles Contain legal codes and regulations governing various aspects of religious, social, and ethical life for the ancient Israelites. | Ex. Books of Torah

Answer 38

Law

Question 39

Contain oracles, visions, and messages from prophets who were inspired to communicated God's word to the people | Ex. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve Minor Prophets

Answer 39

Prophecy

Question 40

# Literary Styles New Testament includes letters written by apostles such as Paul, Peter, James, and John. These letters, such as Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, and Ephesians, address specific communities or individuals, providing guidance, teaching, and encouragement

Answer 40

Epistle

Question 41

# Literary Styles Is a prime example of apocalyptic literature. It features highly symbolic and visionary language, offering insights into eschatological events and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

Answer 41

Book of Revelation

Question 42

Why is the Bible can be considered a tangible heritage?

Answer 42

Exists as a physical object that can be held, studied, and preserved. It is a collection of written texts that have been produced and transmiited over centuries in various forms.

Question 43

Why is the Bible also considered an intangible heritage?

Answer 43

Significance goes beyond its physical form. It encompasses intangible aspects such as religious beliefs, cultural practices, moral values, and the collective memory of communities and societies.