Review and Focus
THE CHURCH
The Catholic Church is the Community of Christ's disciples who are united in Faith under the leadership of the Bishops and committed to speaking and acting according to Christ's Spirit in today's world.
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The Church, the community of Jesus' disciples, celebrate their beginning on
Good Friday.
When Jesus first called them.
Pentecost.
All Saints Day.
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A person becomes a member of the Church through the Sacrament of
Confirmation.
Baptism.
Eucharist.
Marriage.
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The leader of the worldwide Catholic Church is called
A Cardinal.
An Archbishop.
A Priest.
The Pope.
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The special teaching authority of the Bishops and the Pope acting together is called
Canon Law.
The Magisterium.
Church Doctrine.
Infallibility.
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The Church can be described as
The Body of Christ.
The People of God.
The Sacrament of Christ.
An Institution.
The Bride of Christ.
All of the Above
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Which of the following describes the Catholic understanding of the relationship between the Church and the world?
The world is evil and the Church should guard against it.
The Church contains all the knowledge necessary to
live a good live and everyone is obliged to seek it.
God acts in the world and in a special way through
the Church to help everyone live life in the best way
possible.
The world has its own ways and the Church should
not speak about such things as politics or economics.
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The Catholic Church is almost 2,000 years old. Name three to five important events in the Church's history.
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The Council of Jerusalem
The Decree of Constantine
The Coronation of Charlemagne
The Establishment of Monasteries
The Protestant Reformation
The Council of Trent
The Second Vatican Council
Of course, other historical events could be mentioned.
To promote the Spiritual well being of its members and the Church as a whole, the Church has developed seven precepts or laws to guide its members. List the 7 precepts or laws of the Church.
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Participate in the celebration of Mass on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation.
Confess one's serious sins at least once a year.
Receive Holy Communion each year during the Easter Season.
Observe the requirements of the Church with regard to Marriage. (Essentially have one's marriage witnessed by a Priest or Deacon)
Fast and Abstain on the days appointed.
Contribute to the support of the Church
Join in the missionary work of the Church to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel.