Magisterium Part 2 Quiz

According to the text, what did Jesus tell the Apostles to do?

• Spread his teachings across the earth

• Build a new community

• Establish a new religion

• Conquer new territories

What did Jesus change Simon's name to, and what does it mean?

• John, meaning 'beloved'

• Andrew, meaning 'strong and manly'

• Peter, meaning 'rock'

• Matthew, meaning 'gift of God'

Who was the first successor of Peter as head of the Church?

• Paul

• Clement

• Cletus

• Linus

How is the Pope chosen today?

• By appointment

• By drawing lots

• By voting

• By inheritance

What is the passing on of the spiritual gifts and authority in the Church from the Apostles to the bishops today called?

• Apostolic succession

• Spiritual inheritance

• Ecclesiastical bequeathal

• Divine transmission

What is the name given to the gift of the Holy Spirit that protects the Church from error when defining matters relating to Jesus' teachings and Christian living?

• Perfection

• Impeccability

• Omniscience

• Infallibility

How often has the Pope exercised the gift of infallibility over the last two thousand years?

• Never

• Occasionally

• Rarely

• Frequently

What is the teaching body of the Church called?

• Magisterium

• Clergy

• Hierarchy

• Ministry

What is the name given to the Pope and bishops meeting at a Council representing the whole Christian world?

• Catholic Convention

• Global Assembly

• Universal Synod

• Ecumenical Council

According to the text, what is the Magisterium limited to do?

• Create new teachings

• Abolish the teachings of Jesus

• Change the teachings of Jesus

• Explain and apply the teachings of Jesus