5 Models of the church
Visible structures and hierarchy
What is Institution?
Hierarchical or institutional Catholic Church
What is Big C?
The faithful believe one common faith
What is one?
Spread the word of God, His love and forgiveness
What is Jesus' Mission?
A gathering of believers who follow Christ. They have been ‘called out’ by God to live as his people under the authority of Jesus Christ.
Definition of Church?
Spreading good news of the gospel
What is Herald?
Gathering of believers who follow Christ
What is little c?
All those united to Him are holy members of His body
What is holy?
Proclaim and establish the kingdom of God
What is the Church's Mission?
The word of God in the Bible, divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit
Definition of Sacred Scripture?
Jesus came to serve, Church serves
What is Servant?
Visibly baptized Christians
What people are apart of Big C?
The Church is universal and Catholicism is found all over the world
What is Catholic?
Perform the Mission by spreading God's love
What are Christians called to do?
The sacrament of Eucharist is the ‘source and summit’ of Catholic liturgical life.
Definition of Eucharistic?
People of faith are united in community
What is People of God?
Anyone who believes and follows Christ
Who are apart of little c?
The teachings are traced back the Apostles
What is Apostolic?
Charity, social justice, loving actions, forgiveness, giving
How can Christians' perform this mission?
Church leaders have the authority and responsibility to interpret the word of God, so its teaching is free from error for future generations.
Definition of Magisterium?
Visible sign of God's presence
What is Sacrament?
One is stricter in faith and the other simply believe
What is the difference between Big C and little c?
They are an indication of God's guidance in the Church
Why are the four marks of the Church important?
It guides us closer to Jesus and his purpose on earth
Why do we follow Jesus' mission?
The heritage of faith contained in sacred Scripture and Tradition, handed down to the Church by the apostles, and preserved by the magisterium.
Definition of Deposit of Faith?