Chapter 1 Flashcards
Mystery of Faith
Something that can be known but not fully understand because it relates to God
Catholic means
Universal
What is the church?
Mystery
What is crunch most simply defined as?
People of God
What are the people of God?
People from all times/countries who believe in God and have responded to Jesus’ call to be holy and serve the common good of all people
How do we know God exists?
Creation and our human reasons
How has God revealed himself?
As father, son, and Holy Spirit
What is believing?
Free human act
What is the means and goal of God’s plan for us?
The church
Church meaning
Convocation or people called together
What happened when sin separated us from God?
Jesus became fully human and redeemed us
What is Jesus?
Founder and head of the church and visible image of the invisible God
What happened when Jesus became the head of the church?
Church became a community of disciples and a communion of saints
Community
Latin word oneness
Church members are one in their faith in Jesus
What binds you together with Jesus?
Your belief and love for him
What will determine your relationship with the church?
Your relationship with Jesus
How is the church both human and divine?
Human society in which God is present and acting
How is Jesus alive and acting in the world today through the church?
Us
What do scriptures use?
Images that help us understand the mystery of the church
How is the church the body of Christ (described by Saint Paul)
Christ: head
Members: mystical, spiritual body
What does the image of the body of Christ show?
Close-knit community
What else is the church because God dwells with his family in the church?
Temple of the Holy Spirit
What did Jesus do for the bride of Christ?
Loved her so much he died for her
Jesus is the _____ and we are the _____
Good shepherd
Sheepfold
Jesus is the _______ members of the church are the _____
Vine
Branches
We are a healthy branch when….
When we are united to Jesus and share his life
We are the leaven of Jesus when you become… (2 reasons)
Like him and proclaim the kingdom with your life
Work to change the world into a better place
Who is the perfect follower of Jesus? Why?
Mary (was his first disciple)
Mother of Jesus, her gave her to us on the cross
When was Mary given the title Mother of the Church
Second Vatican Council
As Jesus is the the _____ __ ____ the Holy Spirit is the ____ ____ ___
Word of God
Breath of God, life-giver
What is the Holy Spirit called? Why?
Sanctifier
Builds, animates, and sanctifies the church
To make holy
Sanctify
What happens through grace?
Holy Spirit makes us like Jesus
