Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Christian Religious Studies Question 32

Practice objective / multiple choice question 32 from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Christian Religious Studies examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Christian Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 32 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

During a heated debate, a priest publicly refuses to administer the sacrament of Holy Communion to a married couple in a civil same‑sex partnership, citing personal conscience. According to the 1983 Code of Canon Law, what canonical procedure should the diocesan bishop follow to address the priest's refusal? List the steps in order.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 1) Open a canonical investigation (Canon 1717); 2) Issue a formal admonition (Canon 1720); 3) If unrepentant, suspend the priest from administering sacraments (Canon 915); 4) Allow the priest to appeal the decision (Canon 1730).
B. 1) Convene a diocesan synod (Canon 460); 2) Issue a pastoral letter (Canon 386); 3) Transfer the priest to another parish (Canon 268); 4) No appeal process is provided.
C. 1) File a complaint with the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (Canon 1382); 2) Impose a public rebuke (Canon 1378); 3) Suspend the priest from all priestly duties (Canon 1383); 4) The priest may appeal directly to the Pope (Canon 1730).
D. 1) Conduct a private interview with the priest (Canon 1700); 2) Issue a warning (Canon 1710); 3) If the priest persists, laicize him (Canon 290); 4) The priest may request a papal dispensation (Canon 1701).
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
1) Open a canonical investigation (Canon 1717); 2) Issue a formal admonition (Canon 1720); 3) If unrepentant, suspend the priest from administering sacraments (Canon 915); 4) Allow the priest to appeal the decision (Canon 1730).

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Christian Religious Studies Question 32. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Christian Religious Studies examination.

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