Church:
the body of Christ that is the community of God's people who profess faith in the Risen Lord Jesus
Evangelization:
to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to others
Who is our mother? What does she do?
The church, she nurtures us
What are the greek WORDS that Church derived from?
"Family of the Lord"
What is the greek WORD that Church derived from?
"Ekklesia"
Mystery:
a reality filled with God's invisible presence
(Each person in the Trinity was involved in preparing the Church, what was their jobs?)
God the Father:
creation and the people of Israel foreshadow the Church
(Each person in the Trinity was involved in preparing the Church, what was their jobs?)
Jesus Christ:
established the church
(Each person in the Trinity was involved in preparing the Church, what was their jobs?)
Holy Spirit:
makes Church holy and leads her
What are 3 images of the Church?
Bride of Christ, Pilgrim, Our Mother
Images of the Church from Catechism:
1. Sacrament
2. People of God
3. Body of Christ
4. Temple of the Holy Spirit
Sacrament:
an outward (visible) sign of an invisible grace.
Efficacious:
an effective symbol
What is the people of God's destiny?
God's kingdom
What is the people of God's mission?
be the salt of the earth, light of the world, beacon of Salvation
Clergy:
priest
Laity:
ordinary people
Liturgy:
the official public worship of the Church
Eucharist:
Jesus united with the Church
What are the 3 categories of membership?
1. Hierarchy
2. Laity
3. Consecrated Life
Hierarchy:
the order of ministry established by Christ on the Apostles and their successors
Laity:
ordinary people
Consecrated Life:
members of the hierarchy
Evangelical Counsels:
vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Magisterial Teachings:
proclaim the Gospel, build up and love, service
Ecumenical Councils:
bring the pope and bishops together to unify teachings
Infability:
the church is free from error
One:
three visible bonds of unity
Holy:
holy spirit
Catholic:
Jesus commands to go out to all people
Apostolic:
hands on the teachings of the Apostles
Heresy:
false teaching
Apostasy:
denial of faith
Great Schism:
a major break between the churches of west(rome) and east (constantinople)
Protestant:
a baptized Christian who believes in Christ but doesn't accept all the teachings of the reformation
Reformation:
protestant churches broke from the roman catholic church