The Church and church
Pope Paul VI described the Church as a mystery: the visible sign of the hidden presence of God revealed in Jesus.
What is The Church as a Mystery
Greek meaning "one who is sent".
What are Apostles
One who receives an official message and must pass it on to others.
What is Herald
Leader of the Church
Who is the Pope
The first 300 years in the life of the Church after the death and resurrection of Christ.
What is The Early church
The Pope and the Bishops are successors of the original 12 apostles with Peter at the head.
What is Apostolic Succession
The Church is sacramental in nature because it is a visible sign of God’s presence in the world and a source of God’s grace.
What is Sacrament
Teach and maintain faith, govern diocese.
Who are Bishops
A visible society of baptized Christians with the same faith under the authority of the invisible head.
What is The Church
Greek meaning witness. Someone who has given up their life for their faith.
What are Martyrs
The Church is defined mostly in terms of its visible structures.
What is Institution
Lead Parish, preside at liturgy.
Who are Priests
A gathering of believers who follow Christ.
What is church
Four ways of understanding the special nature of the Catholic Church.
What are the The Four Marks of the Church
The Church consists of people of faith who are united by their common faith.
What is People of God
Preach, Baptisms, Funerals and Marriges
Who are Deacons
The descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles 50 days after Easter AKA the ‘birthday of the Church’.
What is Pentecost
One, Holy, Apostolic, Catholic.
What are the Four Marks of the Church
The Church is called to serve others, especially the poor, as Christ did.
What is Servant
Make up the majority of the church