Catholic Teachings Overview

Questions and Answers

When did the Apostles of Jesus first begin to share the Good News as Jesus had instructed them to?

On Pentecost Sunday, when the Holy Spirit appeared to them and inspired them to go out to preach Jesus' word.

What is the Magisterium?

The official teaching authority of the Church comprised by the pope and the bishops.

How is the Magisterium of the Church related to Jesus and the Apostles?

The Magisterium preserves the Deposit of Faith, and the first pope, St. Peter, was chosen by Jesus.

What is the Deposit of Faith?

The body of saving truths and core beliefs of Catholicism preserved by the Magisterium. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main modes of transmission of the Deposit of Faith?

The Bible and the Magisterium. Signup and view all the answers

What is Sacred Scripture and how is it organized?

The inspired Word of God; the written record of God's revelation, organized as the Bible into books. Signup and view all the answers

Briefly describe the history and content of the Catholic canon.

The official content of the canon was decided at the Council of Rome in AD 382, reviewed in 393, 397, and 1546, ultimately deciding on seventy-three books. Signup and view all the answers

What is Sacred Tradition?

The living transmission of the Catholic faith through the teaching, life, and worship of the Church. Signup and view all the answers

How is Sacred Tradition a part of Revelation?

It helps us understand God's plan, revealing how He wants us to live. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the three stages in the development of the four Gospels.

<ol> <li>The Life and Teaching of Jesus 2. Oral Tradition 3. The Written Gospels</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Good News and the Apostles

The Apostles began spreading the Good News on Pentecost Sunday.
The Holy Spirit inspired them to preach the teachings of Jesus.

Magisterium

The Magisterium refers to the Church's official teaching authority.
Comprised of the Pope and bishops, who are successors of Christ and the Apostles.
Responsible for preserving the Deposit of Faith.
St. Peter, the first pope chosen by Jesus, was the early head of the Magisterium.

Deposit of Faith

The Deposit of Faith consists of saving truths and core beliefs of Catholicism.
Preserved by the Magisterium through its teachings.
Transmitted primarily via the Bible and the Magisterium.

Sacred Scripture

Sacred Scripture is the inspired Word of God and written revelation of God.
Organized into the Bible, which is divided into books.

Catholic Canon History

The official canon of the Catholic Church was finalized at the Council of Rome in AD 382.
Subsequent reviews took place in 393, 397, and 1546, resulting in a recognition of seventy-three books.
Over time, the number of recognized books was adjusted.

Sacred Tradition

Sacred Tradition is the living transmission of Catholic faith through teaching, life, and worship.
It plays a vital role in Revelation by clarifying God's plan and how believers should live according to Scripture.

Development of the Gospels

The creation of the Gospels occurs in three stages:
- The Life and Teaching of Jesus.
- Oral Tradition, where teachings were shared verbally before being written down.
- The Written Gospels, the recorded accounts of Jesus’ life and teachings.

Description

This quiz covers key concepts of Catholic teachings, including the role of the Apostles, the Magisterium, and the Deposit of Faith. Focus on the significance of Sacred Scripture and the history behind the Catholic Canon. Test your understanding of these fundamental elements of Catholicism.