5 models of church
visible structures and hierarchy
what is church as institution
a gathering of believers who follow Christ
What is Church
the sacrament of eucharist is the 'source of summit' of catholic liturgical life
what is eucharistic
all its members are united
what is one?
spreading the Good News of the Gospel
what is church as herald
Greek meaning "one who is sent". Many followers of Jesus who spread his message.
what is apostles
the church is called to serve others, especially the poor, as Christ did
what is servant
set apart for a special purpose
what is holy
Jesus came to serve, Church serves
what is church as servant
the visible sign of the hidden prescence of God revealed in Jesus
What is the Church as mystery
it was the holy spirits actions that began the Church at pentecost
what is the Holy spirit
Greek meaning 'universal' sets it apart from other Church's
what is catholic
people of faith united in community
what is Church as the people of God
The descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles 50 days after Easter AKA the 'birthday of the Church'
what is Pentecost
all those people who are called to follow Jesus
what is the people of God?
used to describe the 12 apostles and the authority given to them by Jesus
what is apostolic
Visible sign of of God's presence and grace
what is Church as sacrament
The first 300 years in the life of the Church after the death and ressurrection of Christ
what is the early church.
relating to a church
what is Ecclesial?
Latin meaning, 'a sending'
what is missionary