Christ's Abiding Presence
Christ is present in the Church in ___________ & ______________
the apostles and their successors & the sacraments
__________ is the event of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the apostles 50 days after Easter
Pentecost
The Church is ______ in unity of belief, worship, liturgy & government
one
A saint whose writings are acknowledged by the Church for their enduring theological and spiritual value
Doctor of the Church
Christian writers of the early centuries of the Church
Fathers of the Church
Church
Jesus instituted the ____________ so that men might have a secure guide and the means of holiness and eternal salvation.
Church
The Church is ______ in her origin, purpose, and in her members who open themselves to grace
holy
A gathering of bishops from around the world to discuss matters of concern to the Church
ecumenical council
Statement of belief
creed
The Church needs a structure because her members are ______________
human
God chose ___________ people from among all nations to provide a witness of his promise to them.
one
The Church is _________ in that she continues to be led by legitimate successors of Peter & the Apostles
apostolic
Communication by God to Humanity
revelation
The written Word of God
Sacred Scripture
The Church is led by God and is guided by the ___________ ______________
Holy Spirit
A representative; one serving as an agent for someone else
Vicar
The Church is _________ because she is for all men at all times and in all places
Catholic
Teachings of Jesus passed on to his followers
tradition
Letter written by the Pope about Church teaching
Encyclical
Jesus places the Church under the direction of the apostles with St. ________ as her head.
St. Peter
The Greek word for "assembly"
ekklesia
The four marks of the Church
one, holy, Catholic, apostolic
Sacred Scripture and Tradition are both means by which God ___________ himself to man.
reveals
The whole of God's revelation to man, entrusted to the Church through Scripture & Tradition is the deposit of _________
faith