The Invisible Source of the Church
Trinity
Visible source of the Church
Pope
Unity of faith
Creeds
Unity of worship
Sacraments
Unity throughout history
Apostolic Succession
What is grace?
God’s free gift that helps us grow in holiness and share in His divine life (aka have a relationship with Him)
The Church doesn’t just carry on Jesus’ mission for Him, she carries it on ____ Him.
With
What is repentance?
Asking forgiveness and turning away from wrongdoings.
The Church remains together because of her source in the Trinity. Which mark is this?
One
What is conversion?
To awaken our hearts more deeply to God’s presence.
The Church is united to the whole Christ. Which mark is this?
Catholic
How is the Church a “hospital for sinners”?
The Church gives us healing, and this is how we grow in holiness – especially through the sacraments.
The Church is apostolic because she is built on the foundation of the _______ and continues their ______ today.
Apostles, mission
Who is considered part of the Church?
All Baptized Christians -- even if imperfectly
The Church heals us from woundedness to sin. Which Mark is this?
Holy
What is the “eternal flame” that the Church preserves and hands on?
What are the two ways the Church is “catholic” for this mark?
She is united wholly to Christ and the Church calls all peoples.
How is the canonization of the saints like, “ringing the bell”?
It's a sign that holiness is real and achievable.
What does it mean to say that “outside the Church there is no salvation”?
All salvation comes from participation in Christ’s Body, the Church, whether visibly or invisibly.
What two things allow believers to have the same experience of Christ’s presence that the Apostles did?
Magisterial teachings and sacraments
How does the Hypostatic Paradigm continue in Christ’s Church?
Christ gives us divine healing/holiness through His body (the Church)
How does the Church view those who are non-Christian but seek the truth?
They are being prepared to receive the Gospel.
The Church follows the structure that Christ set up when He chose the 12. Which mark is this?
Apostolic
What are the three things that the process of sanctification requires?
Grace, repentance, and conversion
Why is it crucial for the Church to take her call to evangelize seriously?
Because only the Church brings certain salvation.