4 Marks of the Church
What does the word "one" mean in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic?
All its members are united by a set of common beliefs and mission.
What does the word Magisterium mean in the Catholic Church?
Church leaders have the authority and responsibility to interpret the word of God, so its teaching is free from error for future generations.
What are the 5 models of the church?
The 5 models of the church are Church as a institution, Servant, People of God, Sacrament and a Herald.
What is the Catholic Church?
is a diverse community from different backgrounds and cultures but unified by one faith.
is now a universal church found in every country
is a living, developing community
Difference between small and big C in the word Church?
a church with a small “c” is a building. A Church with a big “C” in it's simplest form is the people who make up the church community.
What does the word Holy mean in regards to One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church?
Holy means "to separate from" meaning we are a church that separates itself from anything not in accordance with teachings of Jesus
Where do the 4 marks of the church ( One, holy, catholic and apostolic) come from
The Nicene Creed created in 325
What is meaning of Church as Herald?
It means the mission of its members is to evangelize.
What did "rites" ( Eastern Orthodox rite) start as?
'Rites' started as ancient Catholic Churches. They are different but also in 'communion' with one another.
What is Sacred Tradition?
Passing on the Gospels from the Apostles through each generation.
What does word "Catholic" mean in regards to one, holy, catholic and apostolic church?
Catholic means universal. We are a Church that includes all who see us as instituted by Christ.
What are the 4 main ways of understanding the Catholic Church?
Sacred tradition, Sacred Scripture, Magisterium and Deposit of Faith.
What is meaning of Church as Servant?
It means the call to stewardship (taking care of one another) and social responsibility.
What does the Roman Catholic Church value in Eastern Churches?
Eastern rites are in full communion with the Catholic Church. They accept the authority of the pope but have their own liturgy, customs and traditional devotions
What is the Body of Christ?
Saint Paul used this image to show unity in-diversity a human’s body parts are all different but work together as one.
What does it mean to say that we are an apostolic church?
The Church traces its tradition directly from the apostles; therefore, the Church is considered apostolic.
What is the deposit of faith?
The heritage of faith contained in sacred Scripture and Tradition, handed down to the Church by the apostles, and preserved by the magisterium.
What is meaning of Church as the People of God?
It means the sense of a community that unites all believers
Where did various Eastern Churches originated in the five great centers of ancient Christianity.
The various Eastern Churches originated in the five great centres of ancient Christianity: Rome, Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople and Jerusalem.
What is Temple of Holy Spirit?
It was the Holy Spirit’s action that began the Church at Pentecost and the Spirit continues to dwell within the Church today.
What is the Church?
A visible society of baptized Christians with the same faith under the authority of the invisible head (Christ) and the authority of the visible head (the pope and the bishops).
What are the Three major images of the Church?
Body of Christ, People of God and Temple of the Holy Spirit.
What is the strength of Church as a Sacrament?
It bridges the divine and human dimension of the Church.
What is Church as a mystery?
Pope Paul VI described the Church as a mystery because it cannot be understood by reason alone.
What is the People of God?
All those who are called to follow Jesus and who are part of his Church.