BTheol Bachelor of Theology Faith & Catholic Tradition 5

Question 1

Which Second Vatican Council document redefined the Church as the 'People of God' and emphasized the universal call to holiness?

Accepted Answer

Lumen Gentium

Answer

Lumen Gentium (1964), the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, introduced the image of the Church as the People of God and emphasized that all the baptized are called to holiness.

Question 2

In Catholic sacramental theology, which sacrament is administered to the seriously ill or dying as a source of strength, peace, and courage?

Accepted Answer

Anointing of the Sick

Answer

Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament administered to those seriously ill or near death, offering spiritual strengthening and union with Christ's suffering.

Question 3

What does the Catholic theological term 'theosis' or 'divinization' mean?

Accepted Answer

The transformation of the believer into a god-like state through participation in divine life

Answer

Theosis or divinization refers to the believer's transformation through grace into an ever-deeper participation in the divine life of the Trinity.

Question 4

According to Catholic teaching, which of the following best describes the relationship between faith and reason?

Accepted Answer

Faith and reason are complementary, with reason able to know natural truths and faith elevating reason to revealed truth

Answer

Catholic teaching, articulated in Fides et Ratio by John Paul II, holds that faith and reason are complementary paths to truth, neither contradicting the other.

Question 5

In Catholic tradition, what is the liturgical term for the prayer of consecration during which the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ?

Accepted Answer

The Eucharistic Prayer

Answer

The Eucharistic Prayer is the central prayer of the Mass, containing the words of institution by which the consecration takes place.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Faith & Catholic Tradition 5