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Marks of the Church. Marks. Marks can be used to help identify. For example, you put a mark on your notebook to identify it, or a birthmark may help identify a person. “One, holy, catholic, apostolic” help to identify the Church of Christ. Marks can be us to set standards. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Marks of the Church
Marks can be used to help identify.For example, you put a mark on your notebook
to identify it, or a birthmark may help identify a person.
“One, holy, catholic, apostolic” help to identify the Church of Christ.
Marks can be us to set standards.When cutting wood, you place a mark where
you want the cut to be made.“One, holy, catholic, apostolic” sets the
standard for how the Church should be.
Marks
One, Holy, Catholic, ApostolicRead the article on the marks of the churchWhen finished, get the worksheet and answer
the questions.
Marks of the Church
Christian Denomination Flowchart
Read Article 19Answer the following questions in your
notebook:What is ecumenism?What are the goals of the ecumenical
movement?What elements of holiness, truth, and salvation
do all Christians share?
Homework
Ecumenism – movement to restore visible unity and full communion among Christians
Ecclesial Communities Share in elements of holiness and truth Do not share apostolic authorityDo not have fullness of Sacraments or salvation
Read Lumen Gentium 8What is the main idea of each paragraph?
Ecumenism
What does it say about the Church?Church of Christ is both visible & invisible
Visible Church & Mystical Body of Christ are one & same reality (think Incarnation)Established by Christ as a community led by Peter
& successorsThe Church of Christ “subsists in the Catholic
Church”Catholic Church remains true to structure
Christ set upElements of sanctification and truth are found
outside the visible structure of the ChurchRooted in the Trinity, these promote unity.
Lumen Gentium #8
Lumen Gentium #14-15What is the main idea of each paragraph?
#14 refers to Catholics#15 refers to other Christians
Read article 33 in the book.Write a paragraph essay to explain the
necessity of the Church for salvation.
The Church and Salvation
Homework: Read Article 20 & 21. Write & define bold words in your notes notebook and write your own definition of holy.
Homework
Addresses CatholicsChurch is necessary for salvationChurch is the body of ChristChrist is the one Mediator and unique way of
salvationThe way to enter the Church, Christ’s Body, is
through baptismIncorporation to Christ through his Body the
Church is what saves us.Being in the Church in body but not spirit is
not enough.
Lumen Gentium #14
Addresses other Christians Elements of salvation shared with other
ChristiansBaptismScriptureSacramentsPrayerGifts of Holy SpiritDevotion to MaryMartyrdom
United spiritually but not completely.
Lumen Gentium #15
What makes the Church Holy?The Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit assures the Church carries out her mission, despite sins & failures of her people.
God created the ChurchChrist gave himself to the Church to make
her holy.
HOLY
Church of saints & sinnersParable of weeds among wheatDonatist controversy
Need for continual Conversion
HOLY
God’s grace is what makes us holyGrace
free and undeserved gift of God’s loving presence in our life.
Transcends the power of intellect & will (supernatural)
Requires a response from us to enter into relationship with God.
Holy
Ways we experience grace:Sanctifying grace – baptism –orients us to GodActual grace – God’s support in everyday lifeSacramental grace – God’s encounter with us
through the body of Christ, the Church
HOLY
Universal Call to HolinessThrough baptism, we become holy by sharing
in the divine nature.Baptized must hold onto and complete in their
lives the holiness they have received.Increase in holiness through cooperating with
the divine will in daily life.All faithful have obligation to strive for holiness
Lumen Gentium #39-42
After reading the document and reflecting on your previous definition how would you now define holiness?Use at least two quotes from the document to
supplement your definition.
Universal Call to Holiness
catholic means “universal”Capital “C” Catholic
Catholic Church, founded by ChristBody of ChristBoth visible & invisible elementsFullness of Sacraments instituted by Christ
God’s presence in the totality of a person’s lifeIncludes the three levels of the Catholic
Church
Catholic
lower case “c” catholicContains the fullness of ChristGiven the total means of salvation for all
peopleTherefore has a mission to all people to gather
all people to one in the one creator
catholic
What is the Church’s relationship with non-Christian religions? Read article 27, 34 & Church and Other
Religions (Lumen Gentium Packet #16)What is relationship of Church with Judaism?What is relationship of Church with Islam?What is relationship of Church with other
world religions?
Other world religions
All salvation comes through ChristOne true, unique mediator of salvation.
God wills all to be saved (1 Tim 2:4)How do we hold these two truths in balance?Begin with an attitude of respect and open
dialog.
Lumen Gentium#16
What is relationship of Church with Judaism?Share belief in one God, Scripture (Hebrew
Scripture = Old Testament), roots of Christianity is Judaism, promises made to Jews are not revoked.
What is relationship of Church with Islam?Share belief in one God and creator of all, faith of
Abraham, and the final judgment of mankind.What is relationship with Eastern Religions?Hindus – contemplate divine mysteryBuddhists – meditation, seeking God through
confidence and love
Other world religions
What is relationship of Church with other religions and people of no religion?
Connected to all those who seek God, goodness, or truth, which brings us together.Preparation for the Gospel, which proclaims Jesus
who is Goodness, Truth, and Justice.Those who do not know the Gospel of Christ or the
Church but sincerely seek God can attain salvationSalvation still occurs through the Body of Christ,
the Church.Necessary to continue to share the Gospel with
everyone.
Other world religions
Read article 30 & 31Answer questions 1-4 on pg. 123
Apostolic
Church isBuilt on foundation of the apostlesPreserves & hands on teaching of apostlesTaught, made holy, & led by successors of
apostlesApostle – one who is sent on a mission
Sent to continue the mission of Jesus, spreading the Kingdom of God to the worldGreat commission – Matthew 28
All disciples of Christ are obliged to live apostolic lives of spreading the Good news of Christ.
Apostolic
Bishops preserve and pass on Divine Revelation
Tradition – handing on the truths Jesus taughtWord of God completely reveals God, but our
understanding of God is always incompleteBoth Scripture and Tradition are necessary
Scripture is based on Tradition (oral & written)Tradition continues to interpret Scripture
Apostolic Tradition
Explain why the Catholic Church is necessary for salvation, and how other Christians can participate in salvation even if they are not part of the Church.
Explain why the Church is the path to salvation even for those who are non-Christians.
Describe in words or pictures the relationship between the Church of Christ, the Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations.
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