Apostlic duties
What did the Apostles preach about??
The preached the Gospel and taught about Jesus' death and ressurection for us.
What are Bishops?
the sucessors of Apostles
What is the base of the Syro-Malabar Church
The experience we have recieved from St. Thomas
What does the Pope do?
Lead, teach, and guide the church.
The apostles stated that if they _____ and _______ towards Jesus, they would be saved.
What are the duties of the Bishop?
To teach, lead, and sanctify the people within the diocese.
Who was the first Major Arch-Bishop?
Mar Anthony Padiyara
What did Jesus say he would build on Peter?
A church
What are some things Apostles are able to do?
Heal the sick and cast out demons.
What analogy can we compare Bishops to it's people?
As shepards taking care of the Lord's sheep.
What are the other names we are given that are driven from our apostolic traditions?
Mar Thoma Nazranikal and Mar Thoma Christians
Where can we see that Simon Peter was given the first place by Jesus??
In the Gospel of Matthew ( Mt 16: 17-19 )
In what areas did St. Thomas preach?
Areas such as India and Persia.
Who do Bishops share their leadership with?
With the Pope
Where did we establish our headquarters?
In the Archdiocese Ernakulam-Angamaly
Who did Jesus gave a special role to, among the 12 Apostles??
Simon Peter
How are apostles sent out?? ( Groupwise )
In pairs
What is it called when Bishops and the Pope exersise their authority together?
Collegiality
What kind of church are Syro-Malabar Churches?
Archiepiscopal church
Who declares the Primacy of the Pope?
The Vatican Council