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   Mag·is·te·ri·um

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   • 1. the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church, especially as exercised by bishops or the Pope.
   • ▪ the official and authoritative teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the alchemical senses ‘master principle of nature’, ‘substance capable of changing the nature of other substances’): Latin, ‘the office of master’, from magister (see magister). The senses relating to the teaching and authority of the Roman Catholic Church date from the mid 19th century.

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   What is a magisterium & what does it do?

   • Philip Kosloski - published on 07/02/20 The magisterium is the official teaching office of the Church, including the pope and the bishops in union with him. At times Catholics will talk about the “ magisterium ” and its role in the Church. What is it and what does it do?

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   What is magisterium in the Catholic Church?

   • refers to the teaching authority of the Church, formed of the Bishops. It is one of the three sources of authority alongside scripture and tradition. There are different types and levels of magisterium. This is when the Bishops of the Church teach what the Church has always taught. They teach the basics of the Catholic faith.

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   Does the Magisterium teach only what has been handed on?

   • “The magisterium teaches only what has been handed on.” This is part of the Church’s indefectible Apostolicity. It can only teach authoritatively on matters that it derives from the Apostles. “The magisterium listens to the Word of God devoutly.” Before bishops can teach the Word of God, they must hear it, themselves, first.

   What is a Magisterium? (Teaching Authority in the Catholic Church

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   Who owns the Magisterium?

   • The Magisterium proper is an ability and authority to understand and teach the truths found explicitly and implicitly in Tradition and Scripture. This ability and authority is a charism which can only be exercised by the Pope and the Bishops. But the Magisterium does not belong to the Pope and the Bishops; it is not their possession.

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   Magisterium. A part of the Ghent Altarpiece which shows the ministers of the Church. The magisterium of the Catholic Church is the church's authority or office to give authentic interpretation of the word of God, "whether in its written form or in the form of Tradition".

4. aleteia.org › 2020/07/02 › what-is-the-magisteriumWhat is the magisterium of the Catholic Church? - Aleteia

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   Jul 27, 2006 · Instead, the Magisterium is clearly under its authority — it is the servant of the Word. Its role is to faithfully safeguard the truth about God and His plan for our lives which came to full expression in the teaching and saving work of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.

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   teaching authority of the church (magisterium) The magisterium may be defined as the perennial, authentic, and infallible teaching office committed to the Apostles by Christ and now possessed and exercised by their legitimate successors, the college of bishops in union with the pope.

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   GCSE. WJEC. The nature of the Church Magisterium. Explore the nature of the Church and what it means by one, holy, catholic and apostolic. Focus on key teachings on the authority of the...

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   “The magisterium is not above the Word of God but serves it.” We basically covered this with how bishops cannot teach their own ideas but only the good news of Christ. “The magisterium teaches only what has been handed on.” This is part of the Church’s indefectible Apostolicity.

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    Oct 12, 2006 · The three pillars of the teaching of the Church are Tradition, Scripture, and Magisterium. The Magisterium is a gift given to the whole Church, including all the faithful. The Magisterium proper is an ability and authority to understand and teach the truths found explicitly and implicitly in Tradition and Scripture.