4 Marks of the Church
Unity and oneness within the Church community
What is the Church is One?
Visible structures and a hierarchy
What is Church as Institution?
One body, many members
What is Body of Christ?
The 'good news' that Christ died for all people
What did the Catholic Church preach?
Bishop of Rome, Leader of worldwide Catholic Church
What is the Pope?
Pure and sacred, set apart for God's purposes
What is the Church is Holy?
Spreading the Good News of the Gospel
What is Church as Herald?
Not just a building - relational, communal, about people in relationship with God
What is People of God?
Proclaim God's message of love and forgiveness
What was Jesus' mission?
Teach and maintain faith, govern diocese, preside at Sacraments
What is the Bishop?
Universal, open to all people regardless of race or nationality
What is the Church as Catholic?
Jesus came to serve, Church serves
What is Church as Servant?
Sacred space of connecting
What is Temple of the Holy Spirit?
Mission through loving actions and justice for the poor
What are all Christians called to?
Lead Parish, preside at liturgy, administer sacraments, preach Gospel
What is the Parish?
Having a connection to the original apostles and their teachings
What is the Church as Apostolic?
People of faith united in community
What is Church as People of God?
To proclaim and establish the Kingdom of God
What is the mission of the Church?
Preach, Baptise, funerals, marriages, proclaim Gospels
What is the Deacons?
Visible sign of God's presence and grace
What is Church as Sacrament?
The Church's mission which every member is called to
What is evangelisation?
Majority of Church membership
What is the Laity?