1. What is the Magisterium?
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The collection of all books in the Vatican library.
The architectural style of the Vatican.
The teaching authority of the Catholic Church, entrusted to the Pope and the bishops in communion with him.
The group of lay theologians who advise the Pope.
2. The First Vatican Council solemnly defined which doctrine related to the Magisterium?
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The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
The dogma of papal infallibility.
The canon of Scripture.
The collegiality of bishops.
3. Which level of Magisterial teaching requires the "assent of faith" (assensus fidei), the rejection of which is heresy?
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Prudential judgments on practical matters.
Authoritative but non-infallible teachings, like those in most encyclicals.
Infallible teachings, such as those defined ex cathedra by a Pope or by an Ecumenical Council.
All statements made by any bishop.
4. What kind of assent is required for authoritative but non-infallible teachings, such as those found in a papal encyclical like Laudato Si'?
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None, they are merely suggestions.
The assent of faith, as if they were dogma.
A religious submission of intellect and will (obsequium religiosum).
Simple obedience, without any need for intellectual agreement.
5. Which of the following is the most solemn and authoritative type of papal document?
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An Apostolic Exhortation
A Motu Proprio
A daily homily
An Apostolic Constitution