Ch. 9 An Apostolic Church Flashcards
To be a worshipping member means to
Participate in the sacraments, especially the Eucharist
You became responsible for being a
Worshipping, believing, and serving member of the church at your baptism
To be a believing member you
Put your faith in Jesus so you can live up to what he teaches. You can share your faith and give witness to it. Choose good and refuse evil.
To be a serving member means to
Give loving service to all, and strive to be a generous, respectful, and courageous and promote the well being of all
Church is apostolic meaning
It is rooted in the teachings of the apostles and that it continues its mission
Church leadership goes back to
St. Peter and the apostles
First pope
Peter
Through popes Christ
Leads his church
Teaching authority of the church
Magisterium
Apostles come from a word meaning
Sent
When did the apostles set out to preach the gospel
Pentecost
A church leader is a
Servant and a shepherd who is willing to give his life for his flock as Christ was
Who carries on the ministry of Peter and the apostles
Pope and bishops
Pope and bishops strive to
Effectively communicate the message of Jesus to today’s world
Bishop of Rome
Pope
Pope comes from a Greek word meaning
Father
Pope is also called
Vicar of Christ
Represents Christ on earth and is the leader of all Catholics
Pope
When the bishops work together with the pope to lead the church
Collegiality
Responsibilities of bishops
Teach government sanctify
Bishops church in his dioscese
Cathedral
Cathedral comes from word meaning
Chair