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What is the name given to the period of time in the liturgical year that is not part of Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter?
What is the name given to the period of time in the liturgical year that is not part of Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter?
Ordinary Time
What is the liturgical color for Ordinary Time?
What is the liturgical color for Ordinary Time?
The Scriptures used during Ordinary Time focus on the words and actions of Jesus during his public life.
The Scriptures used during Ordinary Time focus on the words and actions of Jesus during his public life.
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What is the primary purpose of the Scripture readings during Ordinary Time?
What is the primary purpose of the Scripture readings during Ordinary Time?
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How many Old Testament books or parts of books are unique to Catholic Bibles?
How many Old Testament books or parts of books are unique to Catholic Bibles?
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God directly wrote the content of the Bible.
God directly wrote the content of the Bible.
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Which of the following are the four Gospels that announce the Good News of Jesus?
Which of the following are the four Gospels that announce the Good News of Jesus?
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The oral tradition of the early Church was passed down through written accounts of Jesus' life and teachings.
The oral tradition of the early Church was passed down through written accounts of Jesus' life and teachings.
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What is a creed?
What is a creed?
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What is the main purpose of a creed?
What is the main purpose of a creed?
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What is one of the oldest creeds in the Church?
What is one of the oldest creeds in the Church?
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When is the Apostles' Creed often used?
When is the Apostles' Creed often used?
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The Apostles' Creed is part of the Rosary.
The Apostles' Creed is part of the Rosary.
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Where was the Nicene Creed written?
Where was the Nicene Creed written?
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The Nicene Creed was written over a thousand years ago.
The Nicene Creed was written over a thousand years ago.
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Which of the following are addressed in the Nicene Creed?
Which of the following are addressed in the Nicene Creed?
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What are the four marks, or essential characteristics, of the Catholic Church?
What are the four marks, or essential characteristics, of the Catholic Church?
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Which mark of the Church is described as 'universal'?
Which mark of the Church is described as 'universal'?
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The Catholic Church is for all times and all people.
The Catholic Church is for all times and all people.
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On what foundation is the Church built?
On what foundation is the Church built?
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What is the Church's mission in the world?
What is the Church's mission in the world?
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The Church's mission is only carried out through the clergy.
The Church's mission is only carried out through the clergy.
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What is the state of being happy with God forever?
What is the state of being happy with God forever?
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What is purgatory?
What is purgatory?
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What happens to those who choose to turn away from God and do not seek forgiveness?
What happens to those who choose to turn away from God and do not seek forgiveness?
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Who are saints?
Who are saints?
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The Church declares someone a saint through a process called cannonization.
The Church declares someone a saint through a process called cannonization.
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What is the first step in the canonization process?
What is the first step in the canonization process?
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What is the second step in the canonization process?
What is the second step in the canonization process?
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A candidate for sainthood must have practiced virtue.
A candidate for sainthood must have practiced virtue.
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What is the term for a candidate for sainthood who is recognized as a ‘servant of God’?
What is the term for a candidate for sainthood who is recognized as a ‘servant of God’?
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A miracle is a crucial component of the canonization process.
A miracle is a crucial component of the canonization process.
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What is the role of a ‘promoter of the cause’ during the canonization process?
What is the role of a ‘promoter of the cause’ during the canonization process?
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Study Notes
The Liturgical Year
- Ordinary Time is thirty-three or thirty-four weeks outside Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
- Ordinary Time Sundays are numbered consecutively.
- Divided into two groups, spanning Easter to Advent.
- Celebrates Christian mystery.
- Scripture readings focus on Jesus' public life and call for discipleship.
- Liturgical color is green.
Scripture
- Catholic Bibles have seven Old Testament books/parts not found in other Christian Bibles.
- God is the author of Sacred Scripture, inspiring human authors.
- Scripture conveys God's saving truth.
Gospel Formation
- Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) announce Jesus' Good News.
- Formated in three stages:
- Jesus' life and teachings proclaimed God's Kingdom.
- Oral Tradition: Apostles preached and early Christians passed on Jesus' teachings.
- Written Gospels: collected stories, teachings, and sayings of Jesus.
Creed
- Creed summarizes Christian faith ("I believe").
- Two main creeds: Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed.
Apostles' Creed
- Church's oldest creed.
- Summary of Christian beliefs from the Apostles' time.
- Used in Baptism and Easter/children's masses and the Rosary.
Nicene Creed
- Written over a thousand years ago by Church leaders at Nicaea.
- Summarizes beliefs about God the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, the Church.
- Prayed at Mass.
Marks of the Church
- Four essential characteristics distinguishing Christ's Church:
- One: Unity as body of Christ through one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one Baptism.
- Holy: Centered in God and made holy by Christ's sacrifice.
- Catholic: Universal, fullness of faith, salvation for all.
- Apostolic: Founded on Apostles, teaching Jesus' doctrine through Apostles and successors (Pope and bishops).
The Church's Mission
- Proclaim and further God's Reign through the Holy Spirit, until Jesus returns.
- Carried out by all Catholics (clergy, laity, and religious).
Life After Death
- Heaven: Eternal happiness with God.
- Purgatory: Final purification for those in God's friendship.
- Hell: Eternal separation from God due to rejecting forgiveness.
Saints
- Saints are deeply holy, committed to God, with him in Heaven.
- Church declares saints through canonization.
Canonization Steps
- Bishop suggests candidate for sainthood.
- Committee reports to Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
- Congregation verifies virtuous life.
- If approved by the Pope, candidate becomes "venerable," or "servant of God."
- Second step: Lengthy investigation of life, virtues, writings, miracles.
- One miracle attributed to intercession with God is usually required.
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Test your knowledge on the Liturgical Year and its significance within Christianity. This quiz covers Ordinary Time, Scripture, Gospel formation, and the Creed, focusing on their roles in the Christian faith. Explore how these elements contribute to the understanding of Jesus’ teachings and the essence of Christian belief.
