Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching
Chapter 2: What do Catholics mean by authority?
What do Catholics mean by authority?
Film Focus Point: This program discusses the interrelation between the Deposit of Faith (Scripture and Tradition) and the Magisterium.
Text Focus Point: Page 40
Discussion Questions:
- What is the purpose of the Magisterium?
- What is the Magisterium’s relation to the Deposit of Faith? The Deposit of Faith’s relation to Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition?
- What is the interaction between the Holy Spirit and the Sensus Fidelium? Why is this relationship essential?
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