The Role of Saints in the Catholic Church
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What is the primary focus of the diocesan bishop's investigation?

  • The verification of miracles attributed to the candidate
  • The examination of the candidate's virtuous life (correct)
  • The circumstances surrounding the alleged martyrdom
  • The approval of the cardinal and bishop members of the congregation

    • What is the purpose of the Roman phase in the process of becoming a saint?

  • To verify miracles attributed to the candidate
  • To confer the title 'Venerable' on the person
  • To examine the diocesan documentation (correct)
  • To investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged martyrdom

    • What is required for beatification?

  • A decree from the pope
  • The calling of witnesses to the martyrdom
  • A team of medical experts and theologians
  • A miracle attributed to the Venerable (correct)

    • What is the title conferred on the person after the pope's approval?

    <p>Venerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who examines the candidate's writings during the diocesan investigation?

    <p>Theologians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the examination by a team of medical experts and theologians?

    <p>To verify miracles attributed to the Venerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the saints in the Body of Christ?

    <p>They are in communion with both the living and the dead, and continue to intercede for us through Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can we do for those who are in Purgatory?

    <p>Pray for them and ask the saints to pray for them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of venerating the saints?

    <p>It strengthens the unity of the entire Body of Christ in the Spirit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the saints in heaven?

    <p>They play an integral role in the life of the Church on earth through their prayers of intercession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the saints and Christ?

    <p>The saints join their wills to the will of God in praying for us through Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate result of the saints' intercession and our veneration of them?

    <p>It brings us all closer to Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary argument made against asking the saints for their intercession?

    <p>It violates the sole mediatorship of Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Christ a unique mediator between God and men?

    <p>Because he is the only person who is both God and man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Moses according to the Bible?

    <p>Mediator of the Old Covenant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Paul urge Christians to do in the verses preceding 1 Timothy 2:5?

    <p>To make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for all men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the intercession of fellow Christians imply about Christ's mediatorship?

    <p>It has no effect on Christ's mediatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the context of 1 Timothy 2:5?

    <p>A discussion on the sole mediatorship of Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pleasing to God according to 1 Tim. 2:1-4?

    <p>Intercessory prayers offered by Christians on behalf of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do Fundamentalists object to asking fellow Christians in heaven to pray for us?

    <p>Because God has forbidden contact with the dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of God giving permission for contact with the dead?

    <p>When Elijah appeared with Christ on the Mount of Transfiguration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is forbidden in Deuteronomy 18:10-11?

    <p>Necromantic practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is God's alternative to necromancers and diviners?

    <p>Prophets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not allowed according to Deuteronomy 18:10-15?

    <p>Conjuring up spirits for purposes of gaining information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Saints Lorenzo Ruiz and Pedro Calungsod in the Philippines?

    <p>They are the only two canonized saints produced by the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emotional connection being asked from the students in relation to the topic of saints?

    <p>To reflect on a recurring emotion and its connection to the role of saints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which the Church declares someone a saint?

    <p>Beatification and canonization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the years 1987 and 2012 in the context of Filipino saints?

    <p>They are the years when Saints Lorenzo Ruiz and Pedro Calungsod were canonized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the role of saints as intermediaries between God and humans?

    <p>Mediatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the discussion in class regarding the role of saints?

    <p>The role of saints in the Christian faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

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