Terminology
Certain clear signs by which all men can recognize it as the true Church founded by Jesus Christ
Marks of the Church
The 4 Marks of the Church are:
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
The Pope is the successor of
Peter
September 13th, "golden-mouthed"
St. John Chrysostom
Pope and bishops have the power from Christ Himself to teach, govern, and sanctify the faithful in spiritual matters
Authority
Peter and the Apostles receive from Christ the authority to ________ and __________.
bind and loose
The Bishops are the successors of the
Apostles
September 29th, 3 important angels
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael
the Church, by the special assistance of the Holy Spirit, cannot err when it teaches or believes a doctrine of faith or morals
Infallibility
The Church is born from the side of __________. How does this mirror the Old Testament?
Christ
Eve born from Adam's side
List the visible structure of the Church
Sept. 30th, important translator
St. Jerome
The Church will last until the end of time
Indefectibility
The Church has one and the same (4 things):
Faith
Sacrifice
Sacraments
Visible Head
List the 3 Parts of the Mystical Body of Christ and their functions
Christ- Head
Holy Spirit- Soul
Communion of Saints- Members
Sept. 19th, martyr known for his blood
St. Januarius
"Church" comes from the Greek word _________ meaning assembly.
Ekklesia
The Church is founded by the __________ and ruled by their _____________.
Apostles
successors
3 Parts of the Communion of Saints:
Sept. 26th, twins. martyrs, patron saints of pharmacists
Cosmas and Damian