Unit 2

Question 1

What does it mean to say that the church is a mystery?

Answer 1

That we cannot figure everything out by reason alone; the church is part of the world therefore tempted by sin

Question 2

What does it mean to say that the church is the bride of Christ?

Answer 2

Christ is the bridegroom and the church is the bride; Christ and the church are 1 as husband and wife and become one; the church was chosen by Christ to be his spouse

Question 3

How are faith and the church connected?

Answer 3

Faith in the church depends on the faith in Christ

Question 4

How is the church holy?

Answer 4

It is the body of Christ
The Holy Spirit dwells in it
It is a place of love

Question 5

The church is both fully?

Answer 5

Divine and human

Question 6

How does St. Joan of Arc describe the Church?

Answer 6

Jesus and the church are one thing and we should not complicate it

Question 7

Can the church fall into sin?

Answer 7

Yes; it shows that God can work through the weak

Question 8

What is the greatest witness and support for holiness in the Catholic Church?

Answer 8

The sacraments; it changes people and can lead to holiness

Question 9

What can the bishop trace his ordination back to?

Answer 9

The apostles

Question 10

How did the Church become the body of Christ on earth?

Answer 10

Jesus breathed his spirit into the church so the church was his body on earth

Question 11

What is dogma?

Answer 11

An absolute breath revealed by Christ that cannot be changed

Question 12

What does the Book of Revelation say about the Church?

Answer 12

In the end the church and Christ will triumph; Jesus says “I make all things new”

Question 13

What are the four marks of the Church?

Answer 13

One holy, catholic, apostolic church; these are characteristics of the church that comes from God

Question 14

Overseer; Carey on the teaching of the Apostles

Answer 14

Bishop

Question 15

Structural order of leaders in church established by Jesus; means rule of priest

Answer 15

Hierarchy

Question 16

Religious groups that follow the Torah and don’t believe in the resurrection

Answer 16

Sadducees

Question 17

Means separated one; Jesus viewed them as hypocritical

Answer 17

Pharisees

Question 18

Group that lived celibate lives and separated themselves from society

Answer 18

Essenes

Question 19

Those who believed it was Gods will to fight and overthrow Romans

Answer 19

Zealots

Question 20

Non-Jews

Answer 20

Gentiles

Question 21

Means to call out; to live and act in a different way

Answer 21

Ekklesia

Question 22

Universal for all people

Answer 22

Catholic

Question 23

What sin is beyond the pale of gods grace and forgiveness?

Answer 23

No sin

Question 24

Who does Jesus first reveal his identity to?

Answer 24

The Samaritan women at the well

Question 25

What was the first thing Jesus did after his resurrection?

Answer 25

He appeared to the apostles and gave them the power to forgive sins

Question 26

What does admonishment mean?

Answer 26

Not to accuse but to help others with a consoling voice and merciful look

Question 27

Examples of gods unfailing mercy in the OT

Answer 27

The book of Hosea The curing if Namman The book of Jonah The book of Isaiah

Question 28

Examples of gods unfailing mercy in the NT

Answer 28

The Good Samaritan Hearings The sinful women who washes Jesus's feet

Question 29

What versus in the NT teach us about mercy?

Answer 29

Matthew 25 The 5th beatitude St. Paul

Question 30

What does counseling the doubtful mean?

Answer 30

We assist others to travel the road of Christ; trust in the words of Jesus; jesus is a wonderful counselor

Question 31

What does it mean to beat wrongs patiently mean?

Answer 31

We bless those who curse us

Question 32

What are the seven corporal works of mercy?

Answer 32

``` Feed the Hungary Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter the homeless Visit the sick Visit the imprisioned Bury the dead ```

Question 33

What are the seven spiritual works of mercy?

Answer 33

``` Admonish the sinner Instruct the ignorant Counseling the doubtful Comfort the sorrowful Bear wrongs patiently To forgive all injuries Pray for the living and the dead ```

Question 34

Why is it important to study church history?

Answer 34

The church is imperfect and also a price of joy; the risen Christ is present in the church; the church is a hospital that ministers to sinners

Question 35

Why were the early Christians persecuted?

Answer 35

They would not worship roman emperors, roman gods and goddesses, and were viewed as patriotic

Question 36

What are some examples in history when the church has done unloving things

Answer 36

The treatment of Jews Sexual affairs with priests Corruption of popes

Question 37

Roman emperor who persecuted Christians

Answer 37

Nero

Question 38

The apostle of the youth; teaching was to avoid sin like he plague

Answer 38

St. John Bosco

Question 39

Example of holiness who put love in action

Answer 39

Mother Teresa

Question 40

Mother of St. Agustine who prayed for her sons conversion

Answer 40

St. Monica

Question 41

Founding father of California; established 16 missions

Answer 41

Father Junipero Serra

Question 42

King of Franks who extended Christianity in Europe

Answer 42

Charlemagne

Question 43

First Christian emperor

Answer 43

Constantine

Question 44

Christian apologist who described the early mass

Answer 44

St. Justin

Question 45

Priest for slaves in Columbia

Answer 45

St. Peter Claver

Question 46

Goal was to return holy land back to Christians

Answer 46

Crusades

Question 47

Ecumenical council that reinforced that church teaching has 7 sacraments, priesthood, and scripture and tradition

Answer 47

Council of Trent

Question 48

Call by Pope John 23 to update the church

Answer 48

Second Vatican Counsel

Question 49

Statement of church's beliefs

Answer 49

Nicene Creed

Question 50

Heresy that denied divinity of Christ

Answer 50

Arianism

Question 51

Declared Christianity legal

Answer 51

Edict of Milan

Question 52

16th century reform movement that led to the separation of church

Answer 52

Protestant Reformation

Question 53

Father and doctor of church and is known as the prodigal son

Answer 53

St. Augustine

Question 54

What formal structures does the church take the form of?

Answer 54

Creeds Doctorines Rituals