Marks of the Church
The church is unified. She is _____ in faith, worship, and authority under Christ.
One
What is the Eucharist?
The Body and Blood of Jesus Christ; the central act of Christian worship.
What chapter from Matthew do we need to know?
16
What is a Sacrament?
An outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace; a visible sign of God’s invisible grace.
The Church is set apart by God and for God. She is made _____ by Jesus and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Holy
What is the primary mission of the Church and what is ONE way is this accomplished?
The mission is Salvation of Souls and this is accomplished by teaching, sacraments, community, service,prayer etc.
What was Peter given?
The keys(authority)
Identify the role of the sacraments in the Church.
They continue Christ’s work, give grace, cleanse sin, strengthen believers, unite us with God.
_____ means universal. The Church is for all people, all nations, and all times.
Catholic
What is Transubstantiation?
The change of the substance of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, while appearances remain.
The gates of Hell will not what?
prevail
What are the two Es and what do they mean?
Entrusted → Given to the care of the Church
Efficacious → Actually effective (they have a real effect on the recipient)
Founded by the Apostles. The Church preserves the teachings handed down from them.
Apostolic
Who instituted the Eucharist and reasons why He may have done so?
Who: Jesus Christ (at the Last Supper)
Why (answers may vary, but these are some options)
Remain with us always
Give spiritual nourishment
Unite believers
Sacrifice made present
Deep intimacy with Him
Jesus says this truth ways revealed by whom?
The Father
What are the Marks of the Church?
The four essential characteristics of the Church.
Who established the church and why did they establish it?
Jesus Christ established the Church to continue His mission of salvation of all souls.
What does Simon get renamed to? Why?
Peter because Peter means rock and Jesus said that Peter would establish the Church/ be the rock it was built on/ foundation