Canon Law TEST # 2

TEST # 2
Name _______________________________
TRUE or FALSE (“T” or “F”) (30 points):
_____ The foundation for the teaching authority of the Church is found in Sacred Scripture.
_____ Of the four evangelists, only Matthew and Luke make direct reference to Jesus teaching in the synagogue or temple area.
_____ The 1917 Code placed much greater emphasis on the teaching office of the Church than does the current Code.
_____ Most of what is found in Title III of the current Code is merely a repetition of what was already contained in the 1917.
_____ Much of Title III is derived from the documents of the Second Vatican Council.
_____ Many of the canons in Title III are exhortatory or declaratory, rather than regulatory or prohibitory.
_____ Pastors of souls are to make provision that the message of the gospel reaches non-believers living in their territory since the care of souls must also extend to them no less than to the faithful.
_____ The current Code explicitly encourages ecumenism; the1917 Code was anti-ecumenical and prohibited discussions with non-Catholics about matters of faith.
_____ Every bishop has the right to preach the Word of God everywhere, and no one except the Pope can curtail that right.
_____ Under no circumstances may a lay man or woman be allowed to preach.

Fill in the Blanks (30 points):
According to the Code of Canon Law:
The Church has the right and the obligation to preach the Gospel to ______________________.
Only a __________________ or __________________ may deliver the homily at Mass.
By virtue of his office ________________________ possesses infallibility in teaching when he proclaims by definitive act that a doctrine of faith or morals is to be held.
No doctrine is understood to be defined infallibly unless this is___________________________
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According to the Code of Canon Law ________________________________ is “the supreme law in the Church,” which is always “to be kept before one’s eyes”.

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Short Answer (40 points):
Define . . . Heresy:_______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Apostasy:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Schism:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

While presbyters and deacons possess the faculty to preach everywhere, the Code makes explicit reference to four ways in which the exercise of this faculty may be limited. They are:
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Under what conditions does the college of bishops teach with infallibility?

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May lay men or women be allowed to preach in churches or oratories? If so, under what circumstances; if not, why not?
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Deacon Bill Donovan wjdonovan@venable.com
St. Ann Church or - If e-mailing, please put in message line:
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TEST # 3

TRUE or FALSE (30 points)

1- ___ the patron saint of canon layers is a 13th century canonist named St. Raymond of Penãfort.

2- ___ As understood in Catholic social thought, “subsidiary” implies that decision should be taken on the lowest level possible, with higher authority intervening only when absolutely necessary.

3- ___ As the term is used in Book V, “temporal goods” are understood to be “all those non-spiritual things that have an economic value. They may include real [property as well as intangible rights and assets”.

4- ___ For purposed of Canon Law, “the Catholic Church and the Apostolic See have the character of a moral person by divine ordinance itself.”

5- ____ The Catholic Church has no innate right to acquire, retain, administer, or alienate temporal goods independently from civil power.

6- ____ According to the Code of Canon Law, any person has the inherent right to beg for alms for any pious or ecclesiastical institute or purpose and does not need anyone’s permission to do so. (1265)

7- ____ If a censure prohibits the celebration of sacraments or sacramental’s or the placing of an act of governance, the prohibition can never be suspended – not even to care for the faithful in danger of death.

8- ____ Expiatory penalties can affect an offender either perpetually, for a prescribed time, or for an indeterminate time.

9- ____ A person who procures a completed abortion incurs a latae sententiae excommunication.

10-___ Laws which establish a penalty, restrict the free exercise of rights, or contain an exception from the law are subject to strict interpretation...

Fill in the Blank (30 points)

According to the Code of Canon Law:
1- In the Church, besides physical person, there are also ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬______________ persons that are
“subjects in canon law of obligations and right which correspond to their nature.”

2- After the diocesan bishop has heard _____________________ he has the right to impose a moderate tax for the needs of the diocese upon public juridic persons subject to his governance; this tax is to be proportionate to their income.

3- ___________ is judged by no one.

4- An annulment is granted only after [1].[2],[3] courts have given a positive response ton the petition.

5- According to the Conon Law “the salvation of souls” must always be “ ____________ law in the Church” which is always “ to be kept before one’s eyes”.


Short Answer (40 points)

1- According to the Code of Canon Law. The three “proper Purpose” for which the catholic Church acquires, retains, administers, and alienates temporal goods area: The proper purposes are Principally

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2- Provide four examples of people who are not subject to a penalty when they have violate a law or precept:
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3- It is solely the right of the Roman Pontiff himself to judge in the cases mentioned in CC. 1401

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4- What are three possible grounds for declaring a marriage null?

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Please Mail or e-mail by April 1 to:
Deacon Bill Donovan wjdonovan@venable.com
St. Ann Church or - If e-mailing, please put in message line:
5300 10th Street North Canon Law: Test on Book III
Arlington VA 22205