BTheol Bachelor of Theology Faith & Catholic Tradition 3

Question 1

According to Catholic moral theology, which of the following is NOT one of the three sources (fonts) of morality for human acts?

Accepted Answer

The social consequences of the act

Answer

Catholic moral theology identifies three fonts of morality: the object, the intention, and the circumstances; social consequences alone do not constitute a separate font.

Question 2

Which term describes the Catholic belief that Christ is truly, really, and substantially present in the Eucharist?

Accepted Answer

Real Presence

Answer

Real Presence is the Catholic doctrine affirming that Jesus Christ is fully present—body, blood, soul, and divinity—in the Eucharist.

Question 3

In the Catholic understanding of Tradition, which of the following best describes Sacred Tradition?

Accepted Answer

The living transmission of the Gospel message through the Church under the Holy Spirit

Answer

Sacred Tradition is the living transmission of the Word of God entrusted to the Apostles and their successors, guided by the Holy Spirit.

Question 4

Which theological virtue, according to Catholic tradition, enables believers to believe what God has revealed because God is truth itself?

Accepted Answer

Faith

Answer

Faith is the theological virtue by which one believes in God and all He has revealed, because God is Truth itself and cannot deceive.

Question 5

What is the Catholic Church's term for the process by which the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ?

Accepted Answer

Transubstantiation

Answer

Transubstantiation is the doctrinal term defined at the Council of Trent describing the complete change of substance of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Faith & Catholic Tradition 3