Eccleseology Chapter 5 Vocab

The proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ through words and witness. An evangelist is one who actively works to spread the Gospel message of salvation.

• Evangelization

• Deposit of Faith

• Doctrine

• Dogma

A term that literally means "bridge-builder." It refers to the Bishop of Rome, or pope.

• Holy See

• Apostolic

• Pontiff

• Church

The term is a translation of the Latin "sancta sedes" which literally means "holy seat." The word see refers to a diocese or seat of a bishop.

• Dogma

• Holy See

• Magisterium

• Evangelization

From the Latin "ekklesia" which means "to call out of" is also recognized by its four traits.

• Deposit of Faith

• Catechesis

• Sacred Scripture

• Church

A grouping of two or more dioceses with an archbishop as its head.

• diocese

• province

• parish

• state

A gift of the Holy Spirit whereby the pope and the bishops are preserved from error when proclaiming a doctrine related to Christian Faith or morals.

• Infallibility

• Evangelization

• Dogma

• Doctrine

The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message found in the Church's teaching, life, and worship. It is faithfully preserved, handed on, and interpreted by the Church's Magisterium.

• Deposit of Faith

• Sacred Silence

• Sacred Tradition

• Ecumenical Council

"The heritage of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, handed down in the Church from the time of the Apostles."

• Doctrine

• Dogma

• Evangelization

• Deposit of Faith

Central truths of the Catholic faith, defined by the Magisterium, that Catholics are obliged to believe.

• Dogma

• Doctrine

• Theological Opinion

• none of the above

A title for the Pope, identifying his role as Christ's human representative on earth.

• Holy See

• Jedi

• Avenger

• Vicar of Christ