Magisterium Part 1 Quiz

What does 'Magisterium' refer to in the context of the Church?

• The sacraments of the Church

• Leaders within the Church with spiritual gifts

• The traditions of the Church

• The teachings of Jesus

Who are the leaders within the Church today with the spiritual gifts to guide it?

• Deacons and priests

• The early Christian communities

• The Pope and bishops

• The Apostles

What does the word 'Apostle' mean in Greek?

• Leader

• One who is sent

• Follower

• Teacher

What special authority did Jesus give to the Apostles?

• Authority to accumulate wealth

• Authority to perform miracles

• Authority to lead the Roman Empire

• Authority to govern the Church

What was the decision made by the Council of Apostles and elders in Jerusalem around 48AD?

• To abolish Jewish laws for all converts

• To impose Jewish laws on non-Jewish converts

• To allow non-Jewish converts to follow Jewish laws

• To reject non-Jewish converts

What were the five basic responsibilities given by Jesus to his Apostles in leading the Church?

• To perform miracles, to interpret dreams, to govern the Church, to guide followers, to ensure proper attire

• To be the principal teachers, to interpret the Gospel, to govern the Church, to guide followers, to ensure proper conduct

• To be the principal teachers, to interpret the Gospel, to govern the Church, to guide followers, to ensure proper diet

• To be the principal teachers, to interpret the Gospel, to govern the Church, to guide followers, to ensure proper sacraments

How did the Apostles receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit?

• Through the sacrament of baptism

• Through the laying on of hands

• Through meditation and solitude

• Through fasting and prayer

What does 'Tradition' refer to in the context of the Church?

• The teachings of the Apostles

• The liturgies of the Church

• The moral teachings of Christ

• The essential elements of the Christian life

What does Tradition protect the Church from?

• Losing the teachings of Jesus

• Altering the teachings of Jesus

• Misrepresenting the teachings of Jesus

• Ignoring the teachings of Jesus

Who guides the Church in preserving and handing on the teachings of the Apostles?

• The Pope and bishops

• The deacons and priests

• The Apostles

• The early Christian communities