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Define mystery
A truth revealed by God that we cannot fully understand.
What is our responsibility as members of the Church
We are responsible for making Christ and His Church present in the world by living out our faith through our actions, words, and love for others.
What is the Church?
The Church is the community of believers who follow Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit. It is both visible (as the people of God) and spiritual (as the Mystical Body of Christ).
Define Temple of the Holy Spirit
The Church is where the Holy Spirit dwells.
Define Pilgrim People
The Church is a people on a journey toward God and eternal life
Define trinity
The belief in one God in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Define Sanctify
To make Holy
Why is the Church called a mystery?
The Church is a mystery because it is both a human institution and a divine reality. It cannot be fully understood by human reason alone, but we believe in it through faith.
Define Bride of Christ
The Church is like a bride, loved by Christ.
When did God send the Holy spirit.
On Pentecost
Define Church
The community of believers in Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit
What is our responsibility as members of the Church?
We are responsible for making Christ and His Church present in the world by living out our faith through our actions, words, and love for others.
Scriptural Images of the Church:
The Body of Christ
The Bride of Christ
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
Define body of Christ
The Church is like a body, with Christ as the head and all believers as its members.
How is the Church a Mystery
The Church is something we will never understand
Define Communion of Saints
The spiritual union of all believers, living and dead, who are united in Christ
Define three more images of the Church
Pilgrim People: The Church is a people on a journey toward God and eternal life.
Salt of the Earth
Light of the World
What is the Holy Spirit's role in the Church
The Holy Spirit sanctifies, guides, and strengthens the Church. The Spirit helps us understand God’s will and live out our faith.
Define light of the World
The Church, like light, shines the truth of Christ to all people, guiding them toward God.
What did Jesus say to Mary while on the cross
Behold your mother
Mystical Body of Christ
The belief that the Church is a spiritual body with Christ as the head and all believers as its members
Why is Mary called the Mother of the Church
Mary is called the Mother of the Church because she is the mother of Jesus (the head of the Church) and because she cares for and intercedes for all believers, the members of the Church.
Who is the Church guided by
The Holy Spirit
Define salt of the Earth
The Church, like salt, preserves goodness and brings flavor (meaning) to the world.
How does the Holy spirit sanctify the Church
By helping us grow in holiness and live like Jesus.