2.1 The Church

Question 1

What is the name of the Vatican group charged with preserving the integrity of Church doctrines

Accepted Answer

Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith

Question 2

T/F The English word “religion” comes from the Latin word “religare” which means “to bind”

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 3

Two examples of the pope’s use of his gift of infallibility are...

Accepted Answer

Defining the Immaculate Conception, Defining the Assumption of Mary

Question 4

Historian of Doctrinal Development Rev. Dr. Alister McGrath argues that:

Accepted Answer

Doctrine is an invaluable interpretative lens for the Church

Question 5

What is the "handing on of the spiritual authority of Jesus’ Apostles to those who follow them"

Accepted Answer

Apostolic Succession

Question 6

Hinduism and Buddhism are considered to be _______ religions.

Accepted Answer

Mystical

Question 7

(Reading) According to Newman what is the relationship between Expressions of Doctrine & Eternal Truths?

Accepted Answer

Expressions may shift, but eternal truth remain the same

Question 8

The differences in the tenets of the great mystical and monotheistic religions are...

Accepted Answer

fundamental & cannot be explained away by cultural variance., Diverge sharply on questions regarding salvation

Question 9

T/F The Church teaches that all persons are 'anonymous Christians' saved by any faith system

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 10

The Catechism defines the word “church” as a:

Accepted Answer

All of the above are definitions used by the Catechism

Question 11

Professor of Religion Dr. Stephen Prothero contends that world religions...

Accepted Answer

diverge sharply on doctrine, ask very different questions

Question 12

T/F "Those also can attain salvation who by no fault of their own do not know the Gospel" LG

Accepted Answer

TRUE

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