MCC CCC Doctrinal Content Mastery 2

Question 1

According to the CCC, what does the term 'Theotokos' mean and why is it doctrinally significant?

Accepted Answer

God-bearer, affirming Christ's full divinity from conception

Answer

Theotokos means 'God-bearer' and was defined at Ephesus (431 AD) to affirm that Mary truly bore the Son of God made flesh, defending Christ's unity of person.

Question 2

The CCC teaches that the Eucharist is the 'source and summit' of Christian life. Which council first used this exact phrase?

Accepted Answer

Second Vatican Council

Answer

Vatican II's Lumen Gentium (§11) coined 'source and summit,' later incorporated into CCC §1324 to express the Eucharist's central place in Church life.

Question 3

Which CCC article explains that original sin is transmitted by propagation, not imitation?

Accepted Answer

CCC 402-406

Answer

CCC 402-406 treats the transmission of original sin, clarifying that it passes through human nature (propagation), not merely by bad example as Pelagius taught.

Question 4

The CCC distinguishes 'mortal' from 'venial' sin. Which three conditions must ALL be present for a sin to be mortal?

Accepted Answer

Grave matter, full knowledge, deliberate consent

Answer

CCC 1857 specifies that mortal sin requires grave matter, full knowledge of its gravity, and deliberate consent of the will.

Question 5

According to the CCC, what is the primary effect of Confirmation on the baptized Christian?

Accepted Answer

A special outpouring of the Holy Spirit that perfects baptismal grace

Answer

CCC 1316 teaches that Confirmation perfects baptismal grace through a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith.

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MCC CCC Doctrinal Content Mastery 2