5 Models of the Church
Ways of Understanding Church Today
Images of the Church
Organisation and Structure
Four Marks
100

This model lies in its emphasis on spreading the Good News of the Gospel.

What is Herald.

100

The people who are responsible for explaining the meaning of the Word of God so future generations can learn.

What is Magisterium

100

People in relationship with God

What is People of God

100

This makes up the majority of the Church's membership and do most of its daily work in parishes.

What is Lay Person

100

God is one in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, so also is the Church one. The founder of the Church is Jesus Christ, who brought us back to God and made us into the family of God.

What is Church Is One

200

This is the ministry of Jesus, the Suffering Servant of God, who was a man who served others.

What is Servant

200

The Gospels from the Apostles are passed down each generation.

What is Sacred tradition

200

One Body with Many Members

What is Body of Christ

200

This is an ordained ministry of service.

What is Deacon

200

The Church is one in the Holy Spirit, who dwells in those who believe.

What is Church Is Holy

300

This consists of people of faith who are united by their common participation in God’s Spirit through Christ. 

What is Body of Christ

300

This is the word of God in the Bible which is inspired by the Holy Spirit.

What is sacred scripture

300

The household of God

What is Temple of the Holy Spirit

300

This leads the parish, preside at liturgy, and administer the sacraments.

What is Priest

300

The Church is holy because the Church lives in union with Jesus Christ, the source of holiness. Through the Holy Spirit the Church leads others to holiness

What is Church Is Catholic 

400

This is the organizational structure that includes the teaching of the Church.

What is Institution

400

This is contained by the Sacred Scripture and the Sacred Tradition and then preserved by the Magisterium

What is Deposit of Faith

400

symbolizes strength and renews a bond to christ

What is Holy oil

400

This is successors to the apostles, teach and maintain the faith, govern the diocese, preside at worship.

What is Bishop

400

The Church traces its tradition directly from

What is Church Is Apostolic 

500

This is a visible sign of grace.

What is Sacrament

500

This is what the Church today needs to assist it to carry out its mission in the world

What is Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and Magisterium.

500

signifies prayer and light

What is Candle

500

These are the sisters, brothers and non-diocesan priests.

What is Religious

500

This forms part of the Nicene Creed

What is the four marks form part of

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