Vocab 2
Marks of the CHurch
one, holy, catholic, apostolic,
What is CCC
Catholic Christian Church
ecumenism
the effort to unite all Christians
(required) refers globally
Explain how the Marks of the Church create and maintain unity
through them, we can be with Jesus, who is one in everything
why can there be only one church?
Because there is one christ, one body of christ, one bride of christ. The head of the Church is Jesus Christ and we are the body.
Fear of the Lord
wonder and awe of God’s greatness and love
how is the celebration of Eucharist the number one way we are one
we are united to Jesus through the Eucharist and God is always one with us all
Unity
means one, a sense of oneness among people
Explain how the Church is one in its unity
as Catholics, we are united together through Christ
what must we do for the unity of Christians?
We must obey christ. It relates because it talks about unity of the church
Wisdom
the ability to put God first and to love the things of God
What is Council
Right judgment; to make good decisions and take responsibilities to care for others
creed
a statement of truths we believe
How was Saint Clement I guided by the Marks of the Church & filled with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
He wanted to follow in God’s Holy footsteps and called others who were walking in another direction to come on the journey with him
how is the one holy catholic and apostolic church structured?
There are the laity and clerics, laity have a mission to convert others. Cleric do teaching sanctification
Knowledge
using your experiences and faith to act according to Jesus’ message
Explain how the Church community is like a sports team
We must work for it to prosper and take action when called to
Pastoral Letter
a letter from priests
Explain the apostolic works of the Church
CRS - to renew the lives of the broken
Catholic Charities - to help people emotionally
Relations - to be with God’s people
Action - to give to those who need it
Homework - to fulfill the Corporal Works of Mercy
What does the Holy Spirit do in the CHurch?
It builds up the church. He called use to deeper communion with the Triune God
Doctor of the church
a person who made a significant teaching in theology
what are the seven gifts of the Spirit
wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord
Apostolic
rooted in the acts of the apostles
What are each of the four ways the Church is One in unity? Explain them.
One in Faith - we are one in our belief that that Jesus is Lord
One in worship - we are united in our worship of God
One in Governance - we are united under the leadership of the Pope
One in charity - we are one in love
Why is the Church called catholic?
Its is catholic because Christ called her to profess the whole faith, to preserve all sacraments, and to administer them and proclaim the good news to all