5 models of the Catholic Church
Church as the people of God
What is People of Faith united in community?
One
What is all its members are united by a set of common beliefs and mission.
The Pope
Who is the Bishop of Rome and Leader of worldwide Catholic Church?
Chosen By God and set apart from others
what is Little c
The Eastern Catholic Churches are self-governing but in full communion with the Pope.
What is the Eastern Rite Church?
Church as Herald
What is spreading the good news of the Gospel?
Greek meaning "universal". First used to describe the Church in the early 2nd century. “Catholic Church" separates it from other churches.
What is catholic?
The Bishops
Who teaches and mantains faith, governs diocease, preside sacrements?
Gathering of believers who follow Christ
What is little c
Latin meaning “seat” of a bishop.
What is the Holy See?
Church as Institution
What is visible structure and a hierachy?
Coming from the 12 apostles and the authority given to them by Jesus.
What is Apostolic?
The Deacons
Who preaches, baptises, funerals, marriages, proclaim the gospel?
A visible society of baptised Christians professing the same faith under authority of Christ.
What is Big C?
Latin for "father". The leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. The successor of St Peter.
What is the Pope?
Church as a sacrament
What is visible signs of Gods visible sign of grace?
Holy
What is Set apart for a special purpose by and for God. (Jesus Christ founded the Church)
Religious
Who are sisters, brothers and non-diocesan priest?
Hierachical or Institutional Catholic Church.
What is Big C?
The group of people who sit at the bottom of the Church Hierarchy.
What is the Laity?
Church as servant
What is Jesus came to serve,, church serves?
4 marks of the Church
What is Four ways of understanding the special nature of the Catholic Church.
The Laity
Who are the majority of the Church?
Those called by God to live as his people.
What is Little c?
Headed by the pope and recognized under international law as an independant state.
What is The Vatican?