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RCIA Set 8
Concepts and Vocabulary of Catholicism
30
Religious Studies
Not Applicable
06/09/2011

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Term
True
Definition
T or F:  The government of the Catholic Church is like a monarchy
Term
hierarchy
Definition
what the government of the Catholic Church is called
Term
diocese
Definition
bishops that govern local churches
Term
pastor
Definition
represent the bishop in each local parish
Term
papabile
Definition
cardinals that could become popes
Term
Pope
Definition
Chair of St. Peter
Term
conclave
Definition
the private meeting of all the cardinals for the specific purpose of electing the pope
Term
False
Definition
T or F: A papabile is usually likely to get elected as pope
Term
The cardinals will choose someone more humble.
Definition
A cardinal that is a favorite or really wants the job is not likely to be elected as pope.  Why?
Term
Sistine Chapel
Definition
Where are the cardinals literally locked up until they elect a new pope?
Term
15; 20
Definition
A pope will be elected no sooner than  __  days and no longer than ___ days after the death or resignation of the old pope
Term
with key
Definition
Conclave comes from Latin cum clave meaning ________.
Term
excommunication
Definition
Under the threat of __________, cardinals are not allowed contact with the outside world or discuss the proceedings
Term
2/3
Definition
A ______ majority decision is needed to elect a new pope
Term
plate
Definition
What does paten mean?
Term
paten; chalice; Eucharist
Definition
Each cardinal writes a name on a piece of paper and places it on a _____, which is then turned upside down to fall into a _____ underneath.   This is symbolic of  the ________.
Term
wet straw; black
Definition
If no one receives 2/3 of the votes or if the nominee declines, then _____ is mixed with the paper ballots and burned in the chimney.  ______ smoke alerts the crowd outside a decision hasn't been made yet.
Term
morning; evening
Definition
There are two votes.  One occurs in the ______, and one occurs in the _____.
Term
21; 50 percent + 1
Definition
The vote occurs twice a day for ___ elections.  If no one still has received 2/3 of the majority on the 22nd ballot, the man who receives a simple majority ______ is elected pope.
Term
white
Definition
If someone receives 2/3 of the votes and he accepts, the ballots are burned without straw, which blows ____ smoke to alert the crowds that a decision has been made
Term
acclamation, compromise, scrutiny
Definition
What are the three different forms the election of a new pope took place?
Term
acclamation
Definition
form of a papal election where a name is presented, and everyone unanimously consents without the need of a secret ballot
Term
compromise
Definition
form of a papal election in which, if no one receives 2/3 of the majority vote after several ballots, then the cardinals will select one or several electors to select a candidate--and the entire body has to agree with the choice. 
Term
True
Definition
T or F:  A unanimous vote to employ compromise is necessary for it to be valid
Term
Scrutiny
Definition
Form of papal election in which each cardinal proposes a candidate and gives reasons for his qualifications before the cardinals vote in a secret ballot
Term
scrutiny
Definition
What is the only valid method permitted to papal conclaves to vote for a new pope?
Term
What name will he be addressed by?
Definition
After a cardinal accepts the nomination, what is he asked?
Term
Pope John II
Definition
first pope to change his name when he was elected because he had been born with the name of Mercury, a pagan god
Term
Sergius IV
Definition
Pope that started the tradition of popes changing their name
Term
Pope Pius XII
Definition
Pope whose birth name was Eugenio Pacelli
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