2085. From whom do the faithful learn the example of holiness? (CCC 2030) The faithful learn the example of holiness from the Church.

2086. How does Rom 12 connect the moral life and the spiritual worship? (CCC 2031) Rom 12 connects the moral life and the spiritual worship in the exhortation to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God.

2087. Why does the Magisterium have a right to teach on moral matters? (CCC 2032) The Magisterium has a right to teach on moral matters, because it has received Christ’s command to announce the saving truth to which moral issues belong.
The Magisterium is the teaching office of the Church.

2088. Where is the Magisterium of the bishops in moral matters exercised ordinarily? (CCC 2033) The Magisterium of the bishops in moral matters is ordinarily exercised in catechesis and preaching.

2089. Which texts have been at the basis of the moral catechesis of the Magisterium? (CCC 2033) The texts which have been at the basis of the moral catechesis of the Magisterium are:
1. the Creed
2. the Our Father
3. the Decalogue.

2090. What does it mean that the pope and the bishops are “authentic teachers”? (CCC 2034) That the pope and the bishops are “authentic teachers” means that they teach with Christ’s authority.

2091. What do the pope and the bishops teach with Christ’s authority? (CCC 2034) The pope and the bishops teach with Christ’s authority:
1. the truth to believe
2. the charity to practice
3. the beatitude to hope for.

2092. What is the supreme degree of participation in Christ’s teaching authority? (CCC 2035) The supreme degree of participation in the authority of Christ is the charism of infallibility.
The charism of infallibility is the competence of the Magisterium to propose a doctrine for belief as being divinely revealed.

2093. How far does the infallibility of the Magisterium extend? (CCC 2035-2036) The infallibility of the Magisterium extends:
1. as far as does the deposit of divine Revelation
2. to all doctrinal and moral elements, essential for preserving, explaining or observing the faith
3. to the specific precepts of the natural law.

2094. Why do the faithful have a right to be instructed in the divine saving precepts? (CCC 2037) The faithful have a right to be instructed in the divine saving precepts, because these precepts are the way of life and truth.

2095. Are the faithful bound by the decrees conveyed by the authority of the Church? (CCC 2037) Yes, the faithful are bound by the decrees conveyed by the authority of the Church.

2096. What does the Church need to teach and apply Christian morality? (CCC 2038) To teach and apply Christian morality the Church needs:
1. the dedication of pastors
2. the knowledge of theologians
3. the contribution of all the faithful of good will.

2097. How can the believer avoid confining himself to individualistic considerations? (CCC 2039) The believer can avoid confining himself to individualistic considerations by taking account of the good of all, as expressed in the law of the Church and in the authoritative teaching of the Magisterium on moral questions.

2098. What kind of attitude should the faithful harbour toward the Church? (CCC 2040) The faithful should harbour toward the Church a true filial spirit.

2099. What are the “five precepts of the Church”? (CCC 2041-2043) The five precepts of the Church are:
1. You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labour.
2. You shall confess your sins at least once a year.
3. You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
4. You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.
5. You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church.

2100. Why are the Christian’s moral life and missionary witness connected? (CCC 2044) The Christian’s moral life and missionary witness are connected, because the message of salvation can only show its power if it be authenticated by the witness of the Christian life.

2101. How do all the faithful contribute to building up the Church? (CCC 2045) All the faithful contribute to building up the Church by:
1. the constancy of their faith
2. the sanctity of their moral lives.