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Our LIfe in the Church
Chapters 5&6
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Religious Studies
8th Grade
11/15/2012

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BISHOP
Definition
Successor of the apostles who have received the fullness of the priesthood.  Bishops are the spiritual leaders of Christians in their dioceses (geographical area)  They alone can ordain men to the priesthood and to the office of bishop.  United with the Pope, they are the official teachers of the faith in the world.
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EX CATHEDRA
Definition
A latin expression which means "from the chair." and refers to the authority of the Pope when he teaches infalibility.
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Hierarchy
Definition
The order of authority in the Church.  The bishops united under the Pope as true successors of Saint Peter and the apostles from teh hierarchy in the Church.  It is  their duty to teach the faith, govern Christians in their dioceses, and administer the sacraments.
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Impeccability
Definition
Not capable of sinning or liable to sin.
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Infallibility
Definition
The truth that the Catholic Chutch, by the special help of the Holy Spirit, is kept free from any error in teaching us about what we must beliebe (faith) and how we must live (morals).  Only the Pope, or all the bishop united under the Pope, can teach us infallibly.
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Magisterium
Definition
The teaching office or authorithy in the Church.  The magisteriumis exercised by the Pope and the bishops united with him.  By Christ's command, all Christians are solemnly obliged to obey the teachings of the magisterium.
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Pope
Definition
The visible leader of the Church and supreme teacher of the Catholic faith.  The Pope receives his authority from Christ as a successor of Saint Peter.  All Catholics are obligated to respect and obey the Pope as the representative of Christ for the whole church.
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Primacy
Definition
first place
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Synod
Definition
A meeting of bishops of an ecclesiastical province to discuss the doctrinal and pastoral needs of the church.
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Extrodinary Magisterium
Definition
the solemn and formal excercise of the teaching office of the Pope and bisops and it is always authoritative
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Ordinary Magisterium
Definition
the normal regular excercise of the Church's teaching office
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Servus Sevorium Dei
Definition
the Pope's title - servant of the servants of God
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doctrine
Definition
elements that are essential beliefs of our faith
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obedience
Definition
we shall comply with the will of another who has the authority to command us.
Term
Archbishop
Definition
the head of an important diocese
Term
Fisherman's Ring
Definition
the Pope's ring
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Sedia Gestatoria
Definition
is a portable ceremonial throne on which Popes were carried until 1978
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"Door of Tears"
Definition
the new pope goes through the door of tears into a dressing room to get his new papal dressings of white
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Disciplines of the Church 
Definition
the church's rules that we follow
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Mitre
Definition
the liturgical headdress of a bishop or abbot, in most western churches consisting of a tall pointed cleft cap with two bands hanging down at the back
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Crozier
Definition
a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
Term
Pectorale
Definition
'breast cross', is the name of the cross used by the pope, cardinals, bishops, abbots and other prelates entitled to use the pontifical insignia

It is worn on the breast attached to a chain or silken cord, the colour differing, according to the dignity of the wearer, i.e. green, violet or black. It is made of precious metal, ornamented, more or less, with diamonds, pearls, or similar embellishment, and contains either the relics of some saint, or a particle of the Holy Cross. 
Term
Flabella
Definition
is a fan made of metal, leather, silk, parchment or feathers, intended to keep away insects from the consecrated Body and Blood of Christ and from the priest,[1] as well as to show honour.
Term
What is the Pope's official cathedral?
Definition

The Pope, as bishop of Rome, has a cathedral. It is St John Lateran Cathedral in Rome.

 
Term
What is the Pope's official residence?
Definition
Palace of the Vatican, Vatican City
Term
What is the Pope's Summer Residence?
Definition
Catel Gandolfo
Term
Where does the election of hte Pope take place?
Definition
Sistene Chapel
Term

Each Bishop must report to the pope 

True of False?

Definition
True
Term
A priest can ordinarily celebrate five of the seven sacraments?
Definition
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Marriage, Annointing of the sick
Term
Name six of eight titles for the Pope mentioned in class
Definition
Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Christ, Senus Sevorum dei, Primate of Italy, Pastor of the Universal, Head of the College of Bishops
Term
What does Pont. Max or PM mean?
Definition
Pontifex Maximus
Term
What are the two questions the Dean College of Cardinals asks the Pope?
Definition
"Do you freely accept your election?" If he replies with the word "Accepto", his reign begins at that instant, not at the inauguration ceremony several days afterward. The Dean then asks, "By what name shall you be called?" The new pope then announces the regnal name he has chosen. (If the Dean is elected pope, the Vice Dean performs this task.)
Term
What does Habemus Papem mean?
Definition
We Have a Pope!
Term
What color is the smoke when a Pope has not been elected?
Definition
black
Term

What color is the smoke when a Pope has been elected?

Definition
white
Term
On December 8, 1854 what pope declared the dogma of the Immaculate Conception?
Definition
Pope Pius IX or 9th
Term
On November 1, 1950 what pope declared teh dogma of the Assumption?
Definition
Pope Pius the XII or 12th
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