Christ in the Liturgy

Chapter 2

The People of God

Remember in this chapter you learned:

1. The Church is the sacrament of God's love for the whole world.

2. The Church is a pilgrim people called together by God to become one in Jesus Christ.

3. There are four states of life: single, married, consecrated, and ordained.

Question 1 of 20

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1. Pope John Paul II recognized ________________________ as a generous group that has the goal of "globalizing solidarity."

Catholica Caritas Internationalis Christian Services International Relief

2. The local subsidiary of Caritas Internationalis is _______________________________.

Catholic Charities Catholic Relief Services St. Vincent de Paul Society United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

3. Julie, a missionary in Saipan, was a virtuous example of great ______________ as she shared the gifts she had been given by God with those most in need.

generosity belonging sharing knowledge

4. The word "church" comes from the word _________________________ which relates to the gathering together of people.

consecrated solidarity convocation None of the answers here complete the sentence correctly.

5. All of the following describe the Church as a sign and an instrument, except _______________.

of human imperfections of Salvation of reconciliation with God and one another of communion with God and one another

6. How does one begin to belong to the People of God, the Church?

One walks through the front door of a Catholic Church. One celebrates the Sacrament of Baptism. One celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation. One celebrates the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

7. The ______________________ forms the followers of Jesus into the new People of God, the Church.

Holy Spirit Pope Moses Son of God

8. All the following describes the communion of the Church except ________________.

A sharing in the faith handed down from the Apostles A sharing of food A sharing enriched by the Gifts of the Holy Spirit A sharing in the building up of the Church

9. The Communion of Saints includes ________________________.

those on Earth and those in Hell those on Earth and in Heaven those on Earth, in Purgatory, and in Heaven None of the answers provided here complete the sentence correctly.

10. All of the following are true except ____________.

We pray for those in who are being purified after death. The saints pray for us. We worship the saints and learn about their lives. The saints are our advocates before God in Heaven.

11. Vatican II describes the People of God as having real but imperfect holiness. What does this mean?

The People of God are on a spiritual journey toward greater holiness that is not yet complete. The People of God are sinful and will never reach perfection. The People of God are only perfect if they are Pilgrims. The People of God are real when they are imperfect.

12. All the baptized members of the Church are called to share in _____________________.

the laity the consecrated life the Paschal Mystery the ordained ministry

13. The Paschal Mystery is Christ's ____________________.

Passion and Death Resurrection Ascension All of the answers provided here correctly complete the sentence.

14. Most of the baptized are members of the ________________, called to place their gifts of the Holy Spirit at the service of the world.

clergy ordained consecrated life laity

15. Laypeople have a _______________ to be lights of faith hope and love to their families, communities, workplaces and parishes.

vocation need desire talent

16. Bishops, priests and deacons are examples of _____________________ who make Christ visible in the midst of the Church.

leaders ordained ministers cloistered religious the consecrated life

17. There are laypeople and clergy who make promises to live their lives in a chaste, obedient, and humble way of poverty that is recognized by the Church. This is called living a _______________________.

consecrated life cloistered life blessed reality ordained existence

18. The Church teaches that the naming of a new pope is the work of the ________________________.

Holy Spirit Conclave entire People of God clergy

19. The Pope is the successor of Saint Peter, the bishop of Rome and he is ___________________.

the invisible pastor of the Church on Earth the pastor of the Communion of Saints the Vicar of Christ on Earth the visible pastor of the heavenly hosts

20. All of the following are true about bishops except _____________.

Bishops are chosen by priests. Bishops are successors of the Apostles. Bishops have the care of the local Church. Bishops teach authoritatively on matters of faith and morals.