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What is the hypostatic union?
Doctrine that recognizes two natures (one human and one divine) in the one divine Person of Jesus Christ.
What does the word 'liturgy' mean?
Public work or work of the people.
What is the incarnation?
The mystery of God taking human flesh.
What are the theological virtues?
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What does the sacramental economy refer to?
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Who are the evangelists?
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What is meant by 'laity' in the Church?
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What is the communion of saints?
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According to Saint Augustine of Hippo, the sacraments are '_____________________.'
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____________ is the living, ever-present sacrament of God.
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______________ make the invisible visible.
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When Christ ascended to the Father, he did so with his divine nature, but not his human nature.
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The sacramental economy—the sacraments and liturgy—are the way Christ makes himself and his saving graces present to us on earth.
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Like Jesus Christ himself, the sacraments are mysteries so rich, deep, and profound, they cannot be easily captured for expressed in limited human _______________________.
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Human language and speech are incapable of expressing completely the mystery of the ___________________, as well as the sacraments.
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Although in Jesus there are two divine natures, he was human like every human.
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When Jesus became man, he ceased to be God.
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Jesus' very humanity appeared as a sign and instrument of his divinity and of the salvation he brings.
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Jesus says that he, himself, is the only way to God the Father.
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Christ established the Church on the foundation of the ____________.
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Christ instituted the seven sacraments so that his ________________ could administer them, and he could be present to her always.
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Why are the seven sacraments efficacious?
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The Church continues Christ's work of perfectly worshipping the Father and making redeeming grace available through the Seven Sacraments.
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According to the CCC, it is Christ who acts in the sacraments.
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The church is the universal sacrament of ___________ because Christ works through her.
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It is Christ who acts through the _________________ to communicate his grace to all.
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Christ is the Sacrament of _____________.
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The Church is the sacrament of______________ in human history.
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The Church is a ____________ to the world because she _________ the light of Christ.
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What are the three reasons the Church meets the definition of a sacrament?
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The Church's divine mission is to complete Christ's mission by bringing Catholics into communion with the Blessed Trinity.
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Through some of the sacraments, we are united to Christ's Passion and glorification.
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What is the Church's main purpose for existing?
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Through our participation in the Church - especially due to the ______________ of the sacraments - we are in communion with Christ and to other members of the Body of Christ, including all members, both living and dead.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Sacraments and the Church
- Hypostatic union: The combination of human and divine natures in Jesus Christ, recognized as one person.
- Liturgy: Defined as "public work" or the communal aspect of worship within the Church.
- Incarnation: The mystery of God assuming human flesh through Jesus Christ.
- Theological Virtues: Faith, hope, and love, which are bestowed at Baptism and connect believers to God.
- Sacramental Economy: Refers to the sacraments and liturgy utilized by Christ to manifest his presence and grace on earth.
Foundations of the Church
- Evangelists: The authors of the four Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
- Laity: Non-ordained members of the Church who have been initiated through Baptism.
- Communion of Saints: The unity of all redeemed individuals in Christ, encompassing the Church on earth, Heaven, and Purgatory.
The Nature of Sacraments
- Visible signs of invisible grace: Saint Augustine of Hippo's definition of sacraments, emphasizing their dual nature.
- Jesus Christ: Identified as the living sacrament of God, embodying divine presence.
- Sacraments as instruments: They make the invisible visible, serving as conduits for experiencing God's grace.
Core Beliefs and Truths
- Christ's Ascension: He ascended with both his divine and human nature intact.
- Role of the Church: It is tasked with continuing Christ's work, providing worship, and distributing redeeming grace through the sacraments.
- Seven Sacraments: Instituted to ensure Christ's continual presence in the Church, effective because Christ acts within them.
- Efficacious Sacraments: The sacraments are effective because they are the actions of Christ.
The Church as Sacrament
- Universal sacrament of salvation: The Church acts as a symbol and means of salvation in the world.
- Light of Christ: The Church reflects and reveals Christ's light to the world.
- Three characteristics of a sacrament: Recognized as a mystery, a visible sign, and an efficacious sign of grace.
Communion and Divine Mission
- Church's purpose: To achieve communion with Christ and facilitate the union of Catholics with the Blessed Trinity.
- Grace through participation: Active involvement in the Church, through sacramental grace, fosters communion among members of the Body of Christ, both living and deceased.
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Explore the essential concepts of sacraments and the Church in this quiz. Delve into topics such as the hypostatic union, incarnation, and the theological virtues that underpin Catholic beliefs. This quiz covers foundational elements that connect believers to the richness of their faith.
