Miscellaneous
What does the word Ekklesia mean?
God’s chosen people
Application: A parent volunteers to teach catechism at the parish. She teaches the second graders about the Trinity. This is an example of the Church being united by:
Belief!
The Church receives holiness PRIMARILY from…
Jesus Christ
What best explains why Catholics preach the Gospel?
We want people to know the love of God because we love them.
What does it mean that the Church is Apostolic?
The Church is Apostolic because we believe in the same things the Apostles believed in.
The people of the Church are called to become?
Saints
What unites our worship across different Catholic parishes around the world?
The Eucharist
How do we become holy?
By accepting God’s grace
What does Catholic mean?
Universal
What best explains what an Apostle was?
Someone who Jesus chose to carry on His mission.
The marks of the Church help do what?
Define the Church’s purpose or mission.
What is the best example of the Church holding the same beliefs?
The Church reciting together the Nicene Creed at Mass.
Why is Mary considered the perfect example of holiness?
Because she always trusted God
This line from St. Paul best refers to which mark of the Church: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28
Catholic
What did Jesus give the Apostles the ability to do?
Cast out demons, forgive sins, and preach the Gospel
What are the four marks of the Church?
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
What thing(s) does the Church have unity in that makes it ONE?
Belief, Worship, and Community
What are the requirements of becoming a canonized saint
Heroic virtue
Two Miracles
Papal Approval
Our Lady of Gaulaupe shows the following
That all people are meant to see themselves in the Christian family.
What best describes a bishop? What is he responsible for?
A person who carries the same authority as an apostle.
Teaching
Leading
What BEST describes how the Church reflects God’s unity?
God is Three Persons in One, just as the Church is made up of unique persons yet remains one.
Application Question:
True or False: At Baptism the Church is united to Jesus, but not with one another.
False. The sacraments unite us with Jesus, and His Bride, the Church!
True of False: St. Teresa of Avila saw a great vision of Jesus and the other saints. Her visions are the ONLY reason that she is considered a saint.
False! Visions, good prayer, or any perfectionist "thing," is not what makes Saints. Saints are those who let Jesus into their weakness!
What does it mean when we say that salvation occurs through the Church?
That becoming one with Jesus is necessary for salvation
What Mark is explained with each passage?
John 6: The Bread of Life Discourse
Matthew 13: The Wheat and the Weeds
Acts 17: Paul Preaching in Athens
Matthew 16:17-19: Peter Receiving the Keys
John 6: The Bread of Life Discourse (One)
Matthew 13: The Wheat and the Weeds (Holy)
Acts 17: Paul Preaching in Athens (Catholic)
Matthew 16:17-19: Peter Receiving the Keys (Apostolic)