These are the correct answers to the quiz in an easy-to-print format for additional study. The ***wrong answer*** is clearly marked.
The Church is the congregation of all baptized persons...
in the same true faith
with the same sacrifice and sacraments
under the authority of the Pope and Bishops in union with him
***who believe in God in their own way***
The Church...
was founded by Jesus Christ to bring all people to eternal salvation
was first indwelled by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, who will remain until the end of time
teaches, sanctifies and rules the faithful in the name of Christ
***is called the Bride of the Holy Spirit***
Parts of the Mystical Body of Christ:
The head is Christ and its members are the faithful
The soul of the Church is the the Holy Spirit
The life of the Church is grace
***The sister of the Church is the Virgin Mary***
[19] Which statement is false?
The Pope is the successor of Peter, the first head of the apostles
Bishops are the successors of the apostles
Priests are the successors of the presbyters
*** The laity are the successors to the elders***
Which statement is not a 'mark' of the true Church?
It is one: same faith, sacrifice, sacraments, united to the Pope
It is holy: founded by Christ, providing the means for living a holy life
It is catholic (for all peoples) and apostolic (founded by Christ and the apostles directly)
***It is 'Christian' because it claims Christ as its founder***
What are the chief attributes of the Church?
Authority: it is the lawful successor of Christ and the apostles
Infallibility: the Holy Spirit keeps it from error in doctrines of faith and morals
Indefectibility: the Church, founded by Christ, will last until the end of time
***Evangelistic: it spreads the gospel message***
What is not a condition to be a part of the Mystical Body of Christ?
Baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Confession and belief in the Roman Catholic faith
Not be separated from the Roman Catholic Church
***Faith alone in the Scriptures***
Which is not an example of 'voluntary' separation from the Church?
Schism: openly rejecting or refusing to obey lawful Church authorities
Apostacy: the rejection or repudiation of the entire Christian faith
Heresy: the rejection of a doctrine of the Church by a Catholic
***Excommunication: when the Church cuts off a person from the sacraments and communion***
A great resource of catechism...
