BTheol Bachelor of Theology Faith & Catholic Tradition 2

Question 1

Which council defined the dogma of papal infallibility in 1870?

Accepted Answer

First Vatican Council

Answer

The First Vatican Council (Vatican I) formally defined the dogma of papal infallibility in the constitution Pastor Aeternus.

Question 2

In Catholic tradition, what is the term for the full body of authoritative Church teaching on faith and morals?

Accepted Answer

Magisterium

Answer

The Magisterium refers to the teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the Pope and bishops in communion with him.

Question 3

Which sacrament does Catholic theology describe as the 'sacrament of initiation' that removes original sin?

Accepted Answer

Baptism

Answer

Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation that washes away original sin and incorporates the person into the Body of Christ.

Question 4

What does the theological term 'filioque' refer to in the context of the Nicene Creed?

Accepted Answer

The procession of the Holy Spirit from both the Father and the Son

Answer

Filioque is a Latin term meaning 'and from the Son,' added by the Western Church to affirm that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son.

Question 5

Which Catholic doctrine holds that Mary was conceived without original sin?

Accepted Answer

Immaculate Conception

Answer

The Immaculate Conception, defined as dogma by Pope Pius IX in 1854, teaches that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Faith & Catholic Tradition 2