5 Models of the Church
Way of Understanding the Church Today
Images of Church
Organisation and Structure
Four Marks
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This is spreading the Good News of the Gospel.

What is Herald

100

This is the word of God featured in the bible which is divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit

What is Sacred Scripture

100

This is the most common image of Church.

Who is people of God

100

The Church has this, just like any other structured organisation.

What is a hierarchy

100

This sets something apart from others of its kind

What is a Mark

200

This is Christ came into the world not to be served but to serve

What is Servant..

200

The Gospel being passed down from the apostles to each generation.

What is Sacred Tradition

200

St Paul used this image of to show unity in diversity, like a human’s body parts are all different but work together as one.

What is the Body of Christ

200

They lead the parish, preside at liturgy, and administer the sacraments. They are ordained and preach the Word of God and teach the congregation.

What is Priest

200

The founder of the Church is Jesus Christ, who brought us back to God and made us into the family of God.

What is The Church is One

300

This is God’s Spirit through Christ. 

What is Body of Christ

300

Church Leaders are able to explain the word of God so it is error-free for the future generations.

What is Magisterium

300

This is  NOT just a building – relational, communal, about people in relationship with God 

What is Community and people of Christ

300

They preach, baptise, perform funerals and marriages, distribute Holy Communion, and read the Gospel. This s an ordained ministry of service. 

What is Deacon

300

The holiness of the Church is seen in the love that the members of the Church have toward one another and the many sacrifices they make for the sake of the world.

What is The Church is Holy.

400

This refers to the Church defined in terms of its visible structures, especially the rights and powers of its hierarchy.

What is Institution

400

This is the custom of faith held in sacred Scripture and Tradition, given to the Church by the apostles, and secured by the magisterium. 

What is Deposit of Faith

400

This was the Holy Spirit’s action that began the Church at Pentecost and the Spirit continues to dwell within the Church today.


What is temple of the Holy spirit

400

They are successors to the apostles, teach and maintain the faith, govern the diocese, preside at worship. He is ordained and a visible sign of the unity of the Church community. They are also appointed by the pope.

What is bishop

400

The mission of the Church is universal because the Church has been sent to proclaim Christ to the entire human race.

What is The Church is Catholic

500

This is a “visible sign of an invisible grace.”

What is Sacrament

500

The three essential features of the Church today that assist it to carry out its mission in the world

What is Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, Magisterium.

500

This is All those who are called to follow Jesus and who are part of his Church.


What is People of God

500

He is at the top of the Church hierarchy.

What is the Pope

500

With the Holy Spirit the Church preserves and continues the teaching of the apostles.

What is The Church is Apostolic.

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