Unit 3 - Sources of Wisdom and Authority

Question 1

How many books in the Bible?

Answer 1

66 books for non-Catholics

73 for Catholics

Question 2

How many authors in the Bible?

Answer 2

40 authors

Question 3

Types of books in the Bible

Answer 3

Law
History
Prophets
Writings, poetry, songs
Gospels
Letters
Revelation

Question 4

Law in the Bible definition

Answer 4

From God to humanity

Question 5

History in the Bible definition

Answer 5

About Jewish people and their journey to the Promised Land

Question 6

Prophets in the Bible definition

Answer 6

Messages from God on how to live and what was to happen in times to come

Question 7

Writing, poetry and songs in the Bible definition

Answer 7

Expressions on greatness and nature of God

Question 8

Gospels in the Bible definition

Answer 8

Tells us of Jesus’ life and his teachings

“Good News”

Question 9

Letters in the Bible

Answer 9

About early Church communities and emergence of Christian Church

Question 10

Revelation in the Bible definition

Answer 10

End of the World

Question 11

Inspired view definition

Answer 11

God’s message in human words
Truth behind message of Bible
Read in light of culture and advised by Magisterium and HS
Catholic interpretation 
Jesus is more important

Question 12

Literal view definition

Answer 12

Bible is true word for word
No mistakes, inerrant
All people must follow the Bible

Question 13

Liberal view definition

Answer 13

Bible was written by humans
Bible is not word for word truth
Can help people come closer to God
Parts are outdated

Question 14

Importance of Bible

Answer 14

Offers advice and guidance for daily living
Reveals to us what God is like
Can be used to reflect on or used in worship
Contains teachings of Jesus

Question 15

Importance of Magisterium

Answer 15

Gives advice on modern day issues
Writes the CCC
Continues apostolic tradition and succession
Interprets the Bible
Inspired by Holy Spirit

Question 16

Structure of Magisterium

Answer 16

Ordinary Magisterium is daily teaching of Church through letters of the Church and is infallible
Extraordinary Magisterium is either Church councils (Vatican II) or when Pope speaks with absolute authority and is infallible

Question 17

Sacrosanctum Concilium

Answer 17

Laity more involved
Mass into vernacular
Catholics receive both Body and Blood

Question 18

Lumen Gentium

Answer 18

Non-Christians could be saved
Church should work more equally together
Importance on what the laity could do

Question 19

Dei Verbum

Answer 19

Bible is written by humans but inspired by Holy Spirit
Focused on how Church could use the Bible in teachings
Catholics should use Bible to learn more about Jesus

Question 20

Gaudium et Spes

Answer 20

Looks at how the Church worked with science / tech ology
Emphasised need to treat all fairly / with dignity
Church should talk to all

Question 21

Meaning of Church as Body of Christ

Answer 21

Brought into the Body at baptism
When we as Christians continue Jesus’ message on Earth
We are people of God as we are believers of Christ
Eucharist brings us together as one Body of Christ

Question 22

Importance of Church as Body of Christ

Answer 22

Stated in Bible and CCC
Means we continue the message of Jesus, we are apostles
We all have unique and individual roles - laity in their careers, clergy in serving God, religious through prayer

Question 23

One as Mark of the Church

Answer 23

United as One Catholic Church

United in sacraments and roles we play

Question 24

Holy as Mark of the Church

Answer 24

Holy by following example of Jesus and teachings of the Church
Can use examples of Saints to help us and pray

Question 25

Catholic as Mark of the Church

Answer 25

Church is universal, in every country, we evangelise | Strengthened in our faith together

Question 26

Apostolic as Mark of the Church

Answer 26

Continues work of Apostles, we go and preach to all people | Also continues work of the Pope

Question 27

How Mary is a Christian model

Answer 27

Model of the Church Mother of Christ Lived a perfect life (was sinless and Immaculate Conception)

Question 28

How Mary is a model of faith

Answer 28

Was perfect example of being faithful and loving | Always had faith in God and Christ

Question 29

How Mary is a model of discipleship

Answer 29

1st disciple of Jesus | Remained loyal to Jesus

Question 30

Significance of Mary today

Answer 30

Days dedicated to her She is an intercessor and has statues in chapels for people to pray to Places of pilgrimage to where she has appeared Hymns and prayers attributed to her

Question 31

Show love of others

Answer 31

Teaching of Jesus | “Do unto others what you would have them do to you”

Question 32

Forgive our neighbours

Answer 32

Teaching of Jesus | Example when Jesus forgives the robber on the cross

Question 33

Serve those in need

Answer 33

Teaching of Jesus | Example when Jesus washes his disciples’ feet

Question 34

Work for fairness and equality

Answer 34

Teaching of Jesus Example when Jesus helps those who are in poverty Also Parable of Sheeps and Goats

Question 35

Conscience in decision making

Answer 35

Informed by God Centre of us as it allows us to make rational decisions We can use it to become good people

Question 36

Natural law in decision making

Answer 36

We see laws in nature designed by God e.g. procreating and protecting life

Question 37

Things that help with decision-making

Answer 37

``` Conscience Natural law Magisterium The Bible Teachings of Jesus ```

Question 38

Divergent beliefs in decision making

Answer 38

Catholics believe conscience can only be relied on after being informed by Church, natural law and Bible Most Christians interpret modern issues in a modern way Humanist believe we must follow our conscience and the world around us but this doesn’t come from a God For other Christians, all we need is the Bible