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RCIA Set 11
Vocabulary and Concepts of Catholicism
30
Religious Studies
Not Applicable
07/30/2011

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False
Definition
T or F:  Papal encyclicals are ex cathedra pronouncements.
Term
dogmas of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption
Definition
What are the two ex cathedra pronouncements?
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Pope Pius XII
Definition
issued many letters, most notably Mystici Corporis (1943) on the nature of the Church and Divino Afflante Spiritu on promoting biblical studies
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Pope Paul VI
Definition
wrote the encyclical Humanae Vitae, which presents the Church's teaching on abortion and artificial conception
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True
Definition
T or F:  Though Humanae Vitae represents the Church's views about abortion and artifical conception, it is not an ex cathedra statement
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Pope John Paul II
Definition
pope that wrote Laborem Exrcens, Veritatis Splendor, Evangelium Vitae, and Fides et Ratio
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Mystici Corporis
Definition
written in 1943 by Pope Pius XII, details the nature of the Church
Term
Divino Afflante Spiritu
Definition
written by Pope Pius XII, document that promotes biblical studies
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Humanae Vitae
Definition
written by Paul VI, which represents the Church's teaching on abortion and artificial conception
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Laborem Exercens
Definition
written in 1981 by Pope John Paul II, the most famous of his writings that details human work
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Veritatis Splendor
Definition
written by Pope John Paul in 1993, which details natural moral law
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Evangelium Vitae
Definition
written by Pope John Paul II in 1995 on the dignity, sanctity, and inviolability of human life and the things that threaten it:  abortion, euthanasia, and death penalty
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Fides et Ratio
Definition
written in 1998 by Pope John Paul II on the compatibility of faith and reason
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Pope Leo XIII
Definition
wrote Rerum Novarum in 1891, which discusses capital and labor.  It defends private property and business, and the rights of workers to form trade unions and guilds
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Pope John XXIII
Definition
wrote Mater et Magistra in 1961 on Christianity and social progress and Pacem in Terris on establishing universal, global peace through truth, justice, charity, and liberty
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Mater et Magistra
Definition
written in 1961 by Pope John XXIII on Christianity and soial progress
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Pacem in Terris
Definition
written in 1963 by Pope John XXIII which details establishing universal, global peace through truth, justice, charity, and liberty
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True
Definition
T or F:  True Catholics willfully conform to papal teachings and don't dispute it
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They are in for life unless they choose to resign
Definition
How long is a pope's term in office?
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Pope Pontian
Definition
Who was the first pope to abdicate?
Term
Pope St. Peter Celestine V wanted to go back to monastic life
Definition
Who was the most famous pope that resigned from his position, and why did he do it?
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Pope Gregory XII
Definition
Who was the last pope to quit?
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False

 

No one can depose a pope

Definition
T or F:  There is a special group that has the power to depose a pope if he becomes insane, sick, or corrupt.
Term
False
Definition
T or F:  The Ecumenical Council has the authority to remove the pope from office.
Term
Pray to St. Joseph for a happy death
Definition
What is the course of action taken when a bad pope comes into office?
Term
St. Joseph
Definition
patron saint of a happy death
Term
He died of natural causes in the arms of Mary and Jesus
Definition
Why is St. Joseph considered the saint of a happy death?
Term
78
Definition
How many popes are recognized as saints?
Term
St. Peter; Jesus
Definition
Who was the first pope?  Who was he chosen by?
Term
12
Definition
How many popes have been considered morally evil and corrupt?
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