Magisterium Quiz

What is the Magisterium?

• The teaching authority of the Church

• The holy book of the Catholic Church

• The official language of the Vatican

• The title given to the Pope

Which of the following is NOT one of the sources of authority in the Catholic Church?

• Scripture

• Tradition

• Magisterium

• Hierarchy

What is the Ordinary Magisterium?

• When the Pope makes an infallible statement

• When the Bishops teach what the Church has always taught

• When the Council of Bishops is convened

• When the Mass is celebrated in the vernacular language

What is the Conciliar Magisterium?

• When the Pope makes an infallible statement

• When the Bishops teach what the Church has always taught

• When the Council of Bishops is convened

• When the Mass is celebrated in the vernacular language

When was the most recent council held?

• In the 1960s

• In the 19th century

• In the Middle Ages

• In the 21st century

What major changes were made during the Second Vatican Council?

• The Pope was given more power

• The Mass could only be celebrated in Latin

• The Church teachings remained unchanged

• The Mass could be celebrated in the vernacular language

Who can make a papal infallible statement?

• Any Bishop

• Any priest

• Any member of the Church

• Only the Pope

What is the Pontifical Magisterium?

• When the Pope makes an infallible statement

• When the Bishops teach what the Church has always taught

• When the Council of Bishops is convened

• When the Mass is celebrated in the vernacular language

What is the vernacular language?

• The official language of the Vatican

• The language spoken by the Pope

• The local language of the country or place

• The language used in Church documents

Who does the Pope consult with before making a papal infallible statement?

• The Bishops of the Church

• The Cardinals of the Church

• The priests of the Church

• The members of the Vatican