Which Church Should I Join? Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the main mission of the Church that families should be involved in?

Transmitting and radiating the Gospel (correct)

Raising funds for charitable organizations

Spreading political awareness

Promoting social media campaigns

How can the strength of the family's mission be nourished according to the text?

Through constant prayers to God and receiving the Eucharist (correct)

By engaging in rigorous physical exercises

By watching television shows daily

By reading fiction novels regularly

What is the significance of the family being the 'Seat of Communion'?

It encourages hostility and conflict within the family

It highlights the importance of unity and faith transmission (correct)

It promotes competition among family members

It emphasizes individualism and isolation

Why is it important for parents to be ministers of their children's education according to the text?

To fulfill their role as received in the Sacrament of Marriage Signup and view all the answers

What role do children play in the 'Sanctuary of Life' according to the text?

They are called to accept the commandments and respect life Signup and view all the answers

Why can the Christian Family be called a Domestic Church?

Because it is a community of grace Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the love within a family with regards to others?

It should be shared with others, especially those in need Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of parents within the family according to the text?

To be the first heralds of the faith through their words and actions Signup and view all the answers

How is the love between husband and wife described in the context of a Domestic Church?

It mirrors the mystery of Christ's love for the church, his bride Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of the threefold mission of Jesus Christ that families are called to participate in?

Actively participating in liturgical and sacramental celebrations Signup and view all the answers

How are families expected to act as domestic churches within their community?

By being effective bearers of the Gospel in their community Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a family to be 'Prophetic' according to the text?

To be a believing and evangelizing community Signup and view all the answers

What is the main motivation behind filial piety according to the text?

Gratitude of children towards their parents Signup and view all the answers

According to Sirach 7:27-28, why should children honor their parents?

To repay the gift of life bestowed by their parents Signup and view all the answers

What does true filial respect entail, as mentioned in the text?

Listening to parental instructions and being obedient Signup and view all the answers

When should children obey their parents according to the text?

In everything, for this pleases the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What should children continue to do as they grow up, as advised in CCC, 2217?

Respect their parents and anticipate their wishes Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between obedience and respect towards parents, as mentioned in the text?

'Obedience' is what is owed to parents even after emancipation; 'respect' ceases with emancipation Signup and view all the answers

What family activity did Pio's family engage in daily during the lockdown?

Reciting the rosary Signup and view all the answers

Which important Holy Week observance did Pio's family miss due to the pandemic?

Visita Iglesia Signup and view all the answers

Apart from the rosary, what other prayers did Pio's family engage in during the lockdown?

Oratio Imperata Signup and view all the answers

What family values did Pio's parents teach him during the lockdown period?

Unity, friendship, service, respect, and love for one another Signup and view all the answers

How did Pio maintain contact with his relatives during the lockdown?

Through social media video calls Signup and view all the answers

What kind of tasks did Pio enjoy accomplishing with his parents during the lockdown?

Shooting videos and drawing Signup and view all the answers

During the lockdown, what did Pio and his family discover about the Church?

The Church is found in the family coming together to pray. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of parenting styles, what does the 'Hierarchical Web' model suggest?

Parents leading the way with children following their examples. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is one implication of the emerging parenting-style phenomenon where parents and kids are best friends?

Loss of parental authority and roles. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest that family traditions are passed down to younger generations?

By elderlies practicing and teaching them to younger family members. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Domestic Church' concept refer to in the text?

The notion that every family coming together to pray forms a church. Signup and view all the answers

Why do parents and children need to strike a balance in decision-making authority according to the text?

To maintain a healthy parent-child relationship. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Family as a Domestic Church

The family is a gift from God, a community of grace, and a place of encounter with Christ within the community.
The family is called "Ecclesia Domestica" and is expected to be a domestic church, with family life centered on the Lordship of Christ.
Parents are the first heralds of faith to their children, and every home is called to become a domestic church.

The Threefold Mission of Jesus Christ in the Family

Prophetic: The family must be a believing and evangelizing community, transmitting and radiating the Gospel.
Priestly: Family members must actively participate in liturgical and sacramental celebrations of the church, nourished by prayer, Eucharist, and Reconciliation.
Kingly: Family members must become witnesses of Christ's love in their daily lives, sharing love and reaching out to those in need.

Four General Tasks of the Family

Seat of Communion: The family is where parents become their children's first teachers in the faith.
Sanctuary of Life: Every child deserves to be born of love, and parents are instruments of God's love.
Agents of Social Development: Parents have the primary right and duty to educate their children.
Leaven of Evangelization: The family should be a witness to Christ's love, sharing the Gospel in their community.

Duties of Children

Filial piety springs from gratitude towards parents.
Children should show respect and obedience to their parents, honoring them and following their guidance.
As children grow up, they should continue to respect their parents, anticipating their wishes and seeking their advice.

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Explore the concept of the family as a Domestic Church, a specific revelation and realization of ecclesial community, as highlighted in John Paul II's 'Familiaris Consortio'. Understand how the family is viewed as a community of grace and a place of encounter with Christ.

Family as a Domestic Church

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