1.3.3 The Magisterium
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- The Magisterium
- Key Terms
- PONTIFICAL MAGISTERIUM: The Pope uses papal infallibility to decide a doctrine.
- CONCILLIAR MAGISTERIUM:The Pope calls a general council to decide teachings (eg Vatican II).
- ORDINARY MAGISTERIUM: When the Bishops teach what has always been taught.
- SOWA
- "The task of interpreting the words of God authentically has been entrusted solely to the magisterium, that is to the Pope and Bishops in Communion with him." -CCC
- It is the magisteriums task to preserve Gods people from error and so has been given the gift of infallibility in matters of faith and morals.
- What is the Magisterium
- Pope and Cardinals form the magisterium.
- Official decision making body of the Church.
- Interpreting the teachings of the Church for the lives of Christians today.
- Deals with issues not in the Bible.
- Reflects on the teachings of Jesus, the Apostles and their successors. It provides the official teachings of the Church in the Catechism.
- Importance
- There is no higher authority for Catholics.
- It is guided by the Holy Spirit.
- It provdes clear guidelines for Chritians on modern issues.
- The authority comes from the Apostles through Apostolic tradition.
- Why would we not need the magisterium?
- Protestant Chritians
- The Bible is God's word and our guide for life, we can work out what he wants us to do without guidance.
- They may argue the magisterium is made up of only men and so cant be relevant in the modern world where women must also have a role in leadership.
- Protestant Chritians
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