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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 The Teaching Church
Question | Answer |
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what is sensus fidelium? | The thoughts and writings of saints |
What is sensus fidei? | Supernatural appreciation of faith |
What is a encyclicals? | A pastoral letter written by the pope |
What was in the pastoral letter? | A letter to express church teaching on important matter |
What was the development of doctrine? | The growth and understanding of Gods Revelation through the study and prayers of those who believe |
Do the church truths change? | No, but can be elaborated |
What is an Ecumenical Council? | Gathering of bishops with authority of the pope |
What is a creed? | Statements of belief of the church |
What are Apostolic Fathers? | People who were taught by the apostles |
Why were creeds written? | To explain some doctrines more fully |
What does Ecumenical mean? | Whole/worldwide |
What is discussed at Ecumenical Meetings? | Trinity of the church, Human divine nature of the church, ext. |
Who compressed the living voice of Christ? | The Pope and Laity |
Who is the source of revelation? | The Bible and Jesus |
What is Sacred Tradition? | The word of God |
What is Sacred Scripture? | The speech of God |
What is the process of the development of the doctrine? | They are made official by the Pope |
What is Immaculate Conception? | Something defended by the early doctors |
Can we change Holy Spirit beliefs? | No, no further elaboration will go against what was originally believed |
What is the Apostles Creed? | Earliest creed we know and doctrines |
What is Nicene Creed? | Further explanation of Apostles Creed |