Vocab
creed
a statement of truths we believe
Catholic
One of the four marks of the church. The church is catholic because Jesus is fully present in it, because it proclaims the fullness of faith, and because Jesus has given the church to the whole World.
What are the four marks of the church
One, Holy, catholic, and apostolic
Where does Unity come from
It comes from God who, as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is one
How is the faith of the apostles handed down
underneath the leadership of the pope
holy
one of the four marks of the church. It is the kind of life we live when we share in the life of God, who is all holiness. The church is holy because it is united with Jesus.
Apostolic
one of the four marks of the church. The church is apostolic because it continues to hand on the teaching of the apostles through their successors, the bishops, in union with the successor of Saint Peter, the pope.
What are the visible signs of unity in the Catholic Church
one in faith, in worship, in governance, and in charity
How are all of the members of the church united
In the celebration of the sacraments
What does overcoming the scandal of separation require
it requires the conversion of all concerned but also knowledge of ones own faith
Marks of the Church
the four most important aspects of the church found in the Nicene Creed. The Church is one holy, catholic, and apostolic.
Wisdom
one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom helps us understand the purpose and plan of God and live in a way that helps bring about this plan.
How do we come to live in a relationship with the trinity
by practicing the virtues of faith, hope, and love
How are we joined together
Under the leadership of the pope and bishops, who are successors of the apostles
What was one of Jesus' most important concerns
Unity
Ecumenical
refers to the whole World
counsel
one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Counsel helps us make correct choices in life through reflection, discernment, consulting, and the advising of others.
How many popes have led the church through the ages
266
What has been a strong and visible sign of the Catholic Church since the beginning
Unity
Why is the Church holy
Because God is holy and he works in the Church
Ecumenism
the effort to unite all Christians
diocese
the members of the church in a particular area, united in faith and the sacraments, and gathered under the leadership of the bishop.
How do we create a community that is actively concerned about its members
By observing Christ's command to love one another
What does are Unity reflect
It reflects the Unity of the Trinity
Why is the church catholic
Because Christ called the Church to profess the whole faith