The Marks of the Church


  1. Name the four marks of the Church.

  2. Which of the following are the bonds of the mark of unity?

    1. charity.
    2. common celebration of the sacraments.
    3. the profession of one faith received from the Apostles.
    4. apostolic succession.
    5. Pick a combination of the above.

  3. How can the Church be called "holy" when it is full of sinners?

    1. "Holy" refers to those specifically declared saints, who lived the Gospel completely.
    2. It is the Church's possession of, and witness to, the Gospel that provides her with the mark of holiness.
    3. In relation to the Church, the term "holy" is used analogically, in that she ever strives to follow more closely the words of Jesus.
    4. Because Jesus joined the Church to himself and gave her the gift of the Holy Spirit.
    5. None of the above.

  4. Why is the Church considered catholic?

    1. Because Jesus is present in her.
    2. Because the Church is to spread the Gospel throughout the world.
    3. Because she possesses the fullness of the means of salvation.
    4. Because all people of good will are considered to be anonymous Christians.
    5. Pick a combination of the above.

  5. Why is the Church considered apostolic?

    1. She was built on the foundation of the Apostles.
    2. The writings of the apostles are contained in the Scriptures.
    3. She has kept and handed on the teaching of the Apostles.
    4. She is guided by the Apostles through their successors the bishops, in union with the Pope.
    5. Pick a combination of the above.

  6. True or false. Church teaching that the Church of Christ subsists in the Catholic Church means that no elements of truth are found outside the Catholic Church.

  7. True or false. Due to a raised ecumenical consciousness, it is now recognized that attempts to overtly convert people to the Church are inherently wrong since they demonstrate intolerence and insensitivity to diversity.

  8. True or false. Other Churches and ecclesial communities are used by God as means of salvation.

  9. The reunion of all the Christian Churches depends primarily on:

    1. a permanent renewal of the Church in greater fidelity to her vocation.
    2. fraternal knowledge of each other.
    3. dialogue among theologians and meetings among Christians.
    4. collaboration among Christians in various areas of service.
    5. None of the above.

  10. Which is true regarding the saying that "outside the Church there is no salvation"?

    1. This saying has been repudiated by the magisterium.
    2. The Church is necessary for salvation.
    3. Those who were once part of the Church and have left cannot be saved.
    4. It is still possible for those who are not explicitly part of the Church to be saved.
    5. Pick a combination of the above.

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