Chapter 23: We are a Communion of Saints Notes

What is HERESY?

• A denial after Baptism of a truth of the faith

• A type of ancient writing

• A form of government

• A traditional religious practice

APOSTASY means:

• A change of opinion

• A total abandonment of one's faith

• A type of religious ceremony

• A form of worship

SCHISM is a:

• the refusal to submit to the leadership of Peter's successor (pope) or a lack of unity with the members of the Church

• type of fish

• mathematical theory

• ancient language

What are the important beliefs that all Christians have in common?

• Belief in the Holy Trinity

• Belief in reincarnation

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in karma

What is ECUMENISM?

• A movement promoting unity among different Christian churches and groups

• A type of economic system

• A form of government

• A style of art

Christians celebrate ______ each year in January.

• Christmas

• Easter

• Epiphany

• Pentecost

Who are MARTYRS according to the Church?

• Individuals who die for their faith

• People who live a long life

• Those who perform miracles

• Individuals who preach

The COMMUNION OF SAINTS refers to:

• a group of holy people both living and dead who are part of a single mystical body

• a specific religious ceremony

• a historical event

• a type of prayer

The communion of saints affects each member by:

• uniting them in faith and love

• isolating them from each other

• creating divisions among them

• having no impact on their lives

The role of Mary among Jesus' disciples is:

• Leader

• Follower

• Supporter

• None of the above