Chapter One: Terms & Models of Church Flashcards
Aramaic
Language that J & Apostles spoke
Greek
Gospel’s & Letters of Paul were written in language
Ppl of God
Recalls identity of Israelites as chosen ppl of God in Hebrew Scriptures; Ppl are church
Church as Body of Christ
Church members connected as 1 human family
Church as Institution
Organized thru formal structures, the rules, social structures, hierarchy, & organized patterns of church
Church of Sacrament
Visible, tangible sign of God’s love
Church as Herald of God’s Word
Proclaiming Good News
Church as Servant
Serving God by serving needs of humanity
Church as Community of Disciples
Followers of the way of Christ
Sacrament
Visible, tangible sign of God’s love; Union w/ God & all humanity
Identity
Who are we: We learn our identity from relating to others; sense of history helps us discover why we are the way we are. Knowing our history gives us a sense of our identity
Mystery
Not knowing everything ab a person, group, institution, or God
Christian Scriptures
Collection of sacred writings that comprises what Christians have “Old & New Testament”
Hebrew Scriptures
Scriptures of Old Testament central to Jew faith
Christian Testament
New Testament
2nd Vatican Council
Council of world’s Bishops including Pope (Bishop of Rome) that took place from 1962-1965
Pope John XXIII
Pope from 1958-1963, called for & presided over start of Vatican II
Pope Paul VI
Pope from 1963-1978, completed work of Vatican II
The Body of Christ
(Ppl of God): united all ppl to God thru fellowship to 1 another. Recalls identity of Israelites in Hebrew Scriptures, builds on St. Paul’s letter to Corinthians where he uses analogy of body of Christ to saw how each member of the community it imp. Congregation
Institution
emphasizes institutional/structural aspect of church, teaching of hierarchy, rules & regulations. Power of Church, Pope-Bishop-Priests-Deacon
Sacrament
visible, tangible sign of God’s presence. Emphasize presence thru 7 sacraments, worship, liturgical service
Herald
Proclaim Good News (Gospel) of J. Emphasis on preaching Bible, missionary work, evangelization Liturgy of the Word
Community of Disciples
dedicated followers of J, hold beliefs contrary to society. Martyrs. Abortion, Death Penalty
