Introduction to the Church Worksheet

What does the word Ekklesia mean?

• Sacramental

• The ordained priests and bishops

• The first community of Christians

• People called out

What is important to remember when decorating a Catholic worship space?

• It should be as expensive as possible

• Everything should be from good quality "living creation"

• It should be comfortable

• It should seat as many people as possible

What is the most important item in a Catholic Church or chapel?

• The ambo

• The crucifix

• The altar

• The holy oils

What does "sacramental" mean?

• The holy work of the priest

• Holy objects and actions that remind us of God and help us respond to God's grace

• Body and Blood of Christ

• 7 special celebrations in the Church

When holy water is used in blessings or in a ritual, it is meant to recall

• The Eucharist

• Our Baptism

• The Annunciation

• The Stations of the Cross

What is a diocese?

• A geographic area within the world led by a Bishop

• A geographic area within the world led by a Pastor

• A geographic area within the world led by the Pope

• A geographic area within the world led by a Cardinal

What is the laity?

• All Christians

• All baptized members of the Church who are not ordained or consecrated sisters or brothers

• All ordained priests and bishops

• All nuns and monks

What is the definition of Apostolic Succession?

• The authority Jesus gave to Peter as the first leader of the Church

• The Church teaching that the authority to lead and teach the Church can be traced through the centuries from the Apostles to their successors, the Pope and the bishops

• The initial teaching of belief in Jesus that the Apostles took out to the known world right after Pentecost

• The order of importance within the first group of Apostles

What is the best description of a Cardinal?

• A man elected by the Bishops to become a member of the Sacred College

• A man appointed by the Pope who is eligible to take part in the election of a new Pope

• A man who has been selected by the Pope to enter the Magisterium

• A man who lives at the Vatican and teaches the Bishops

The Magisterium is the _____ office of the Church.

• Couseling

• Teaching

• liturgy

• prayers