Magisterium Quiz

During a class discussion, Aiden asked, 'What is the Magisterium?'

• The official teaching authority of the Church

• A group of laypeople interpreting the Bible

• A council of priests

• A religious school

During a religious studies class, Olivia asked, 'Who interprets the Word of God in Scripture and Tradition according to the Magisterium?'

• The bishops in communion with the Pope

• The laypeople of the Church

• The priests of local parishes

• The deacons of the Church

During a school debate, Liam asked, 'Who forms the body of the Magisterium?'

• The bishops in communion with the Pope

• The priests and deacons

• The laypeople and religious teachers

• The cardinals and nuns

During a class discussion, David asked, 'What is the Catechism a synthesis of?'

• The basic contents of Catholic doctrine

• The history of the Catholic Church

• The lives of the saints

• The structure of the Vatican

During a religious studies class, Avery asked, 'Which of the following is included in the Catechism?'

• The Nicene Creed

• The Book of Psalms

• The Gospels

• The Acts of the Apostles

Aiden is studying different parts of a curriculum. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Catechism?

• The Sacraments

• The Ten Commandments

• The Lord’s Prayer

• The Book of Revelation

During a religious studies class, Ethan asked, 'What does the Magisterium teach according to the Catechism?'

• The Nicene Creed, the Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, and the Lord’s Prayer

• The history of the Catholic Church, the lives of the saints, and the structure of the Vatican

• The Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and the Book of Revelation

• The Book of Psalms, the Proverbs, and the Ecclesiastes

During a class discussion, Scarlett asked which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to grow in understanding our faith?

• Theological inquiry

• Contemplation and study

• The teaching of bishops

• Attending religious festivals

During a theology class, Lily asked, "What does the term 'indefectibility' mean in the context of the Church?"

• The Church is corruptible and prone to error.

• The Church is incorruptible and without error.

• The Church is only sometimes without error.

• The Church is always making mistakes.

During a classroom discussion, Daniel asked, "What does the term 'infallibility' imply about the Church as a whole?"

• The Church as a whole is prone to errors.

• The Church as a whole does not possess any charisms.

• The Church as a whole possesses the charisms of being incorruptible and without error.

• The Church as a whole is always making mistakes.