Chapter 8 Flashcards
Catholic means
Universal
People will be left out of Jesus kingdom only if they
Choose to stay away
When we say the church is catholic, we mean that it
Strives to preach the good news of salvation to all people, effectively communicating to every culture and nation in the world
Teaches the total message to Jesus Christ
Offers all that is necessary for salvation
Proclaims the Good News of Christ’s teachings in every age until the end of the world
Because of the church is catholic, those who are not Christian are
Related to us in various ways
When we strive to increase understanding between different religions is called
Inter-religious dialogue
Because it is part of the universal church,your parish shares in the quality, or sign, of
Being catholic
To be truly catholic, the Church has learned to take into consideration the unique - between various nations and cultures around the world
Differences
The various - are encouraged to hold on to heir traditions
Eastern Churches
Eastern churches are referred to as
Orthodox
Roman Church is the
Western Church
Today, - Eastern Catholic Churches are in communion, united, with Rome
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There are six major Eastern Catholic Churches
Chaldean/Syrian/Maronite/Coptic/Armenian/Byzantine
Differences in a Byzantine Church
Bowing
Sing of cross
Religious images places between alter and pew
An ornate icon screen between the altar and pews
Singing and praying in constant dialogue
People receive a cube of bread with wine on a spoon
- is assured by fidelity to apostolic Tradition
Unity
The church asks identifies the aspects of a culture that are contrary to the Gospel and seeks to transform them. Because of this,
People of all cultures are united in Jesus and with one another
