Baltimore Catechism: Lesson 12 Quiz

Which are the attributes of the Church? [blank_start]The attributes of the Church[blank_end] [blank_start]are three:[blank_end] [blank_start]authority,[blank_end] [blank_start]infallibility,[blank_end] [blank_start]and indefectibility.[blank_end]

What do you mean by the authority of the Church? [blank_start]By the authority of the Church[blank_end] [blank_start]I mean the right and power[blank_end] [blank_start]which the Pope and the bishops,[blank_end] [blank_start]as the successors of the Apostles,[blank_end] [blank_start]have to teach and govern[blank_end] [blank_start]the faithful.[blank_end]

What do you mean by the infallibility of the Church? [blank_start]By the infallibility of the Church[blank_end] [blank_start]I mean that the Church[blank_end] [blank_start]cannot err when it teaches[blank_end] [blank_start]a doctrine of faith or morals[blank_end]

When does the Church teach infallibly? [blank_start]The Church teaches infallibly[blank_end] [blank_start]when it speaks through the Pope[blank_end] [blank_start]and bishops united[blank_end] [blank_start]in general council,[blank_end] [blank_start]or through the Pope alone[blank_end] [blank_start]when he proclaims to all the faithful[blank_end] [blank_start]a doctrine of faith or morals[blank_end]

What do you mean by the indefectibility of the Church? [blank_start]By the indefectibility[blank_end] [blank_start]of the Church[blank_end] [blank_start]I mean that the Church,[blank_end] [blank_start]as Christ founded it,[blank_end] [blank_start]will last till the end of time[blank_end]

In whom are these attributes found in their fullness? [blank_start]These attributes are found[blank_end] [blank_start]in their fullness[blank_end] [blank_start]in the Pope,[blank_end] [blank_start]the visible head of the Church,[blank_end] [blank_start]whose infallible authority[blank_end] [blank_start]to teach bishops, priests, and people[blank_end] [blank_start]in matters of faith or morals[blank_end] [blank_start]will last to the end of the world[blank_end]

Has the Church any marks by which it may be known? [blank_start]The Church has four marks[blank_end] [blank_start]by which it may be known:[blank_end] [blank_start]it is one;[blank_end] [blank_start]it is holy;[blank_end] [blank_start]it is catholic;[blank_end] [blank_start]it is apostolic[blank_end]

How is the Church one? [blank_start]The Church is one[blank_end] [blank_start]because all its members[blank_end] [blank_start]agree in one faith,[blank_end] [blank_start]are all in one communion,[blank_end] [blank_start]and are all under one head[blank_end]

How is the Church holy? [blank_start]The Church is holy[blank_end] [blank_start]because its founder,[blank_end] [blank_start]Jesus Christ,[blank_end] [blank_start]is holy;[blank_end] [blank_start]because it teaches a holy doctrine,[blank_end] [blank_start]invites all to a holy life,[blank_end] [blank_start]and because of the eminent holiness[blank_end] [blank_start]of so many thousands of its children[blank_end]

How is the Church catholic or universal? [blank_start]The Church is catholic[blank_end] [blank_start]or universal[blank_end] [blank_start]because it subsists in all ages,[blank_end] [blank_start]teaches all nations,[blank_end] [blank_start]and maintains all truth[blank_end]

How is the Church apostolic? [blank_start]The Church is apostolic because[blank_end] [blank_start]it was founded by Christ on His Apostles[blank_end] [blank_start]and is governed[blank_end] [blank_start]by their lawful successors,[blank_end] [blank_start]and because it has never ceased,[blank_end] [blank_start]and never will cease,[blank_end] [blank_start]to teach their doctrine[blank_end]

In which church are these attributes and marks found? [blank_start]These attributes and marks[blank_end] [blank_start]are found in the[blank_end] [blank_start]Holy Roman Catholic Church alone[blank_end]

From whom does the Church derive its undying life and infallible authority? [blank_start]The Church derives[blank_end] [blank_start]its undying life[blank_end] [blank_start]and infallible authority[blank_end] [blank_start]from theHoly Ghost,[blank_end] [blank_start]the spirit of truth,[blank_end] [blank_start]who abides with it forever[blank_end]

By whom is the Church made and kept One, Holy, and Catholic? [blank_start]The Church is made[blank_end] [blank_start]and kept One,[blank_end] [blank_start]Holy,[blank_end] [blank_start]and Catholic[blank_end] [blank_start]by the Holy Ghost,[blank_end] [blank_start]the spirit of love and holiness,[blank_end] [blank_start]who unites and sanctifies[blank_end] [blank_start]its members throughout the world[blank_end]