5 Models of the Catholic Church
In this model, we must not only proclaim and witness but also act like Christ
What is Herald
Passing on the Gospels from the Apostles through each generation
What is Sacred Tradition?
St Paul used ..... to show unity in diversity
What is Body of Christ
Make up the majority of the Church's membership and do most of its daily work in parishes. They are called to take a more active role in Church activities.
what is Lay persons
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
In this model, it is a “visible sign of an invisible grace.”
What is Sacrament
The word of God in the Bible, divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit
What is Sacred Scripture?
The Church is a ..... of the Holy Spirit because it was the Spirit’s action that began the Church at Pentecost.
What is Temple
Preach, baptise, perform funerals and marriages, distribute Holy Communion, and read the Gospel. This s an ordained ministry of service.
What is Deacons
The holiness of the Church is seen in the love that the members of the Church have toward one another and the many sacrifices they make for the sake of the world.
What is Chruch is Holy
This model maintains that the Church’s leadership structure
What is Institution
Church leaders have the authority and responsibility to interpret the word of God.
What is Magisterium?
The most common image used to describe the Church
What is People of God
Lead the parish, preside at liturgy, and administer the sacraments. They are ordained and preach the Word of God and teach the congregation.
What is Priest
The strength of this model lies in its emphasis on the shared life of mutual fellowship in a loving community.
What is the Body of Christ
Three essential features of the Church today assist it to carry out its mission in the world.
What is Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture, and Magisterium?
Are successors to the apostles, teach and maintain the faith, govern the diocese, preside at worship. He is ordained and a visible sign of the unity of the Church community. Bishops are appointed by the Pope.
What is Bishops
This model is based on the ministry of Jesus
What is Servent
Sisters, brothers and non-diocesan priests. They follows the ways of the founder of that community.
What is Religious