Question 2

• What is the Pope?

  Comes from the Latin "Papa" meaning Father. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church and Christ's representative on Earth.
• What are Religious Vows?

  The public vows made by the members of religious communities. Includes the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
• What is meant by Ichtus?

  An early Christian symbol meaning Jesus Christ Saviour of the World. Serves as a reminder that Jesus told his disciples to be fishers of men
• What is Apostolic Succession?

  The belief that the Pope and Bishops have inherited the role and authority of St. Peter and the apostles, which was given to them by Christ
• What is meant by Infallible?

  The belief that with God's assistance, the Pope is without error when he teaches about matters of faith and morals
• What is a Religious?

  A lay person who has dedicated their life to serving God by living in a religious community and making the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
• What is meant by Chi Rho?

  A symbol of Christianity. A monogram consisting of the first two letters of Christ in Greek. Also known as a Christogram. It represents the victorious God who has defeated sin and death.
• What is meant by Immaculate Conception?

  The belief that Mary was pure and free from sin, from the moment of conception
• What is meant by Veneration?

  The act of honouring, not worshipping, a saint.
• What is meant by Theotokos?

  Greek word meaning God-Bearer. Refers to the belief that Mary is the Mother of God, and therefore holy.
• What are Retreats?

  A definite time, from a few hours to a month, spent away from a person's normal life for the purpose of reconnecting, usually in prayer, with God
• What is a Crucifix?

  A cross with an image of the crucified Christ on it, usually on or near the sanctuary. It serves as a reminder of the suffering and death of Jesus, the price Christ paid for our salvation.