10.2.5 Flashcards
The importance of Apostolic Tradition:
Gives the church the authority of Jesus
Means that the teachings of the church is the teaching that was given to the apostles by Jesus
Guarantees that the teaching Catholics follow is the correct, true faith
Passes on what Jesus did and said that is not recorded in the gospel
The meaning of apostolic tradition:
Gospel message of Jesus was handed on in the spoken message of the apostles as well as the writings of the New Testament
Apostles were the first preachers of Jesus’ message and set up the first church’s
Apostles were given their teachings by Jesus, so has true guidance for Christians
Apostolic tradition handed down by the apostles to the church today came directly from Jesus
The meaning of the apostolic succession:
Tradition from the apostles has been handed down in the church through the pope and bishops
Catholics believe that Jesus gave St Peter the authority to lead the church and this has been passed to all Popes since then
Apostolic succession continues by the sacrament of holy orders
Same teachings that the apostles gave their congregation is given to congregations today
The importance of the apostolic succession:
Means that the pope today has the same authority that Christ gave to St Peter
Proves that when the pope and the college of bishops give the teaching of the Church in the magisterium, they speak as successors of Apostles
Makes sure that the faith of the Church today is the same faith as that of the Apostles
One way by which Jesus keeps his promise to stay with his church
