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Introduction: Holiness Is from God (pages 97-99) What answer did Thomas Merton realize in answer to his own question: “Did a person really have to be a monk to be holy?” o Thomas Merton realized that holiness is not tied to a particular vocation or lifestyle....

Introduction: Holiness Is from God (pages 97-99) What answer did Thomas Merton realize in answer to his own question: “Did a person really have to be a monk to be holy?” o Thomas Merton realized that holiness is not tied to a particular vocation or lifestyle. One can be holy in the world as a spiritual person in everyday life just as much as a monastic. True or False? Holiness is not something that can be earned; rather, holiness is a gift of God. o True. What does it mean to live authentically human lives? o To live authentically human lives means to remain in a life-giving relationship with God. In short, what does it mean to achieve holiness—to be a saint? o To achieve holiness is to live your ordinary life such that your relationship with God shines through. Section 1: Tracing the Church’s Holiness (pages 101-106) True or False? Only God is all holy. o True. How can we speak of people and the Church herself as holy? o We can speak of a holy person or a holy Church only insofar as they are related to God. How were these Old Testament figures holy: o The Old Testament figures of the priest, the prophet, and the king were holy because of their relation to God, as exemplified in their sacrifices, sermons, and obedience respectively. What did the tearing of the veil of the Holy of Holies at the moment of Jesus’ death suggest about holiness? o The veiling being torn signified that through Christ all people have access to God, even those who are not priests.  Which of Jesus’ parables illustrates the reality that the Church is a mixed body of saints and sinners? o Jesus' parable of the weeds among the wheat (Mt 13:29-30, 36-43) illustrates the reality that the Church is a mixed body of saints and sinners. Section 2: Ways the Church Is Holy (pages 107-117) True or False? The sinfulness of some Catholics never reduces the Church’s holiness. o True. Directions for Questions 20–31: Identify the sacrament described below. o 20. Brings about peace and serenity of conscience. § Penance o Gives the bishop the power to govern. § Holy Orders o Offers a particular gift of the Holy Spirit to assist those who are sick in accepting the trials they face. § Anointing of the Sick o Increases the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in you. § Confirmation o Forgives both Original Sin and personal sins. § Baptism o Reconciles you with the Church. § Penance o Brings you to a greater, more intimate union with Christ. § Eucharist o Makes you a “new creature” who can share in the divine life and become a member of the Church, the Body of Christ. § Baptism o Shares a bond established by God himself and indissoluble by human authority.  § Marriage o Configures the man to Christ as priest, teacher, and pastor dependent on the three degrees of the sacrament. § Holy Orders o Gives you a special strength of the Holy Spirit to defend and spread the Faith by word and action. § Confirmation o Separates you from sin and forgives venial sins. § Eucharist True or False? Reaching for perfection in living a life of holiness is not discouraged; it is impossible. o False. Reaching for perfection in living a life of holiness is not discouraged; it is required. What are the essential guides to living a good and holy life? o The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes are the essential guides to living a good and a holy life. True or False? In Baptism you take on an actual share in the Paschal Mystery and membership in the common priesthood of the faithful. o True. True or False? Jewish priests were considered holy because they were consecrated or set apart for the sake of serving God and the community with no relation to their moral lives. o True. Section 2: Ways the Church Is Holy (pages 107-117) 39. How are you to live out the common priesthood of the faithful? * To live out the common priesthood of the faithful is to participate in the one sacrifice of Christ. It involves living the graces of the Paschal mystery with "specific vocations or God-given callings" to live out your vocation. 41. In short, what does it mean for Catholics to live the common priesthood of Baptism? To live the common priesthood of Baptism is to live a "life of faith, hope, and charity". It is to strive toward perfection through God's grace. 43. In what three  ways do men ordained to the priesthood serve the Church? * Men ordained to the priesthood serve the Church by (1) preaching the Gospel; (2) celebrating divine worship; and (3) providing pastoral governance. 44. True or False? Bishops function in their ministry only because of their relationship to their local priests. * False. Bishops share a similar role of consecrated service. Priests function in their ministry because of their relationship to their local bishop. 45. True or False? The bishop is the ordinary pastor of the dioceses and, therefore, has responsibility for all * ministries in that particular diocese * True. 50. What are two visible results of the apostolates of religious communities, like Franciscans and Dominicans today, which were based on the charism of active ministry in the world? * Catholic schools and Catholic hospitals. 51. Briefly identify each of the following: ∙ Secular institutes ∙ Apostolic societies. ∙ Consecrated virgins, ∙ Third orders – * **Secular institutes** are lay Catholics who dedicate themselves to God through the profession of vows. They do not live in community, but rather dedicate themselves to evangelization. * **Apostolic societies** are faithful Catholics who pledge to live the evangelical counsels but do not take formal vows. * **Consecrated virgins** are women who dedicate themselves to virginity. * **Third orders** are lay people who live a life of prayer, penance, and apostolic service but do not necessarily live in community. 53. How is the sexual relationship of a husband and wife a profound example of the sacramental reality of marriage? * The sexual relationship of a husband and wife is a profound example of the sacramental reality of marriage because it is a "lifelong and unconditional" expression of love, commitment, and fidelity. 55. True or False? Both “transitional singles” and lifetime singles must practice concupiscence that is witnessed in celibacy.. * False. Both "transitional singles" and lifetime singles must practice chastity. Concupiscence is the term used to describe the inclination to sin. Section 3: Canonized Saints: Models of Holiness (pages 119-126) 56. What are four ways that Christians began to recognize holiness and saintliness in the period following the martyrs ? * The Christians began to recognize holiness and saintliness by recognizing (1) a life of prayer; (2) self-denial in giving witness; (3) living out the virtues publicly; and (4) miracles associated with the saint. 58. True or False? Eventually, the pope took on the right to formally declare that a person is in Heaven and worthy of veneration as a saint. * True. **59. True or False? The fact that some followers of Christ have been canonized to sainthood means that they were perfect people. ** * False. What is the beatific vision? o The beatific vision is seeing God face to face in heaven. Directions for Questions 62 – 66: Identify the saintly person described below. o This individual called love the vocation which includes all other vocations. § St. Thérèse of Lisieux o In an effort to restore peace to the Church following the Council of Trent, this individual made ecumenical work the focus of his or her ministry. § St. Francis de Sales o This individual was passionate about social causes and went to great lengths to support justice. § Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassatti o This individual taught that holiness is not just for monks or hermits; it is for every person no matter his or her state in life. § St. Francis de Sales  o This individual’s goal to get to Heaven was achieved by following “the little way.” § St. Thérèse of Lisieux Section 4: Mary, the Mother of God: Queen of All Saints (pages 127-130) What does it mean to say that the climactic moment of the Annunciation is something all people are called to imitate? o To be open to God's call, to not be afraid, and to be welcoming of Jesus into our lives. What is the relation between the Immaculate Conception and the Annunciation? o The Immaculate Conception is the moment of Mary's conception without original sin. While the Annunciation is the moment the Holy Spirit brings about the conception of Jesus. True or False? To say that Mary was “ever-virgin” means that she was a virgin only before the birth of Jesus. o False. Mary was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus. What are five truths that the Church teaches regarding Mary’s perpetual virginity? o 1. The virginal conception of Jesus was the work of the Holy Spirit and a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. § 2. From the virginal conception Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit. § 3. The virginal conception of Jesus signifies a new birth for humanity, an offer of salvation. § 4. Mary’s virginity is a sign of her Faith. § 5. Mary’s perpetual virginity is symbolic of the Church.  True or False? Catholic devotion to Mary is motivated first and foremost by her place as the Immaculate Conception. o True.