2: The Catholic Church Flashcards
challenged the followers of Jesus to choose what their role will be in the Church
Basin Theology
Christ’s presence in the world
The Church
our Mother that nurtures and sustains us through life
The Church
bridges the visible and invisible reality
The Church
both a means and a goal of the great mystery of God’s love for us
The Church
created the world which foreshadowed the church
God the Father
established the Church on Peter and the 12 Apostles
Jesus Christ
came on Pentecost to make the Church holy and lead her in its mission of preaching the Good News to all
Holy Spirit
4 images of the Church
(Mystical) Body of Christ
Temple of the Holy Spirit
Sacrament
People of God
order of ministry established by Christ on the apostles and their successors
Hierarchy
any baptized catholics who have not received Holy Order nor belong to a religious state
Laity
can be members of the hierarchy or laypeople and include hermits, consecrated virgins, secular institutes, apostolic societies, and people in religious orders
Consecrated or Religious Life
3 Ministries of Christ
Priestly
Prophetic
Kingly
offering yourself with Christ in his sacrifice to the Father
Priestly
becoming witnesses of Christ’s truth to the world
Prophetic
serving those in need
Kingly
4 Marks of the Church
One
Holy
Catholic
Apostolic
tasked to proclaim the gospel, build Christian love and service, and see the proper administration of the sacraments
Magisterial Teaching
such councils bring the Pope and bishops together to offer unified teachings
Ecumenical councils
the Church is free from error in terms of essential matters of faith and morals
Infallibility
unity among Christians that is rooted in baptism
Ecumenism
