TFI #19

19. Be able to define: Apostolic Succession, Deposit of Faith, Magisterium

Apostolic Succession:  The passing on of the office of bishop from the Apostles to bishops, and from them to other bishops down each generation

Deposit of Faith:  The heritage of faith contained in the Sacred Scripture and Tradition, handed on in the Church from the time of the Apostles; Everything that we hold to be true

Magisterium:  The teaching office of the Church

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