Various Teachings

1.  Where is God's truth revealed for the Church? 

      Bible: inspired (written by God through willing men)

      Tradition: oral apostolic teachings eventually written by the Church Fathers

2.   In what nine ways may we either cause or share the  guilt of another's sin?

     Counsel   ~    Concealment  ~  Command   ~    Consent        

      Partner    ~   Provocation ~   Praise    
    Silence ~ 
      Defense 

3.  What two devotions have special promises? 

The Rosary (15) and the Sacred Heart (12).

4.  What is the origin of the Rosary?

    The Virgin Mary revealed it to St. Dominic in 1214.

5  Has the Rosary remained unchanged? 

    No, different parts have been added with time. 

6.  What does 'rosary' mean? 

    Latin Rosarium or rose garden, wreath or garland.

7.  What is Feast of the Holy Rosary, October 7? 

   Victory of outnumbered Christians over Islamic forces in the sea Battle of Lepanto, 1571 through Mary's intercession. 

8.  What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross?

 From 15th century  Franciscans who made smaller replicas of the stations which      
 pilgrims visited in the Holy City.