church- chapter 3 Flashcards
Kingdom of God
gods rain of justice love and peace
defined church
The people of God gathered together in a community
Holy
pure sacred like God
communion of saints
The entire assembly of the church members: those living, already in heaven, and those in purgatory waiting to get into heaven
catholic
universal
creed
Latin – I believe; in a full presentation of the faith, Usually prepared and presented by counsel or the church and used in the church
ecumenism
The movement store unity among all Christians
apostolic
of/from the apostles
Laity
non-– ordained members of the church
clergy
and ordained minister: deacons, priests, Bishop
religious
men and women who have consecrated their lives to a particular order; Laity or clergy
what are the four ways we use the word “church “? Which is the most authentic.
building, magisterium, sacraments, people: most authentic
what are the four marks of the church
One, holy, Catholic, apostolic
how is the church one/United? Explain
we profess the same faith in that create and share a common beginning of Jesus
how is the church divided
historial circumstances: pope changing creed
theological differences: selling indulgences
what two things make the church “holy” ?
The Holy Spirit in us; Jesus is the head of the church
in what way are we still working toward holiness? Who are the models for us as we continue to strive towards holiness?
we are trying to be less sinful; Saints are the models
how is the church Catholic
we have salvation a.k.a. Jesus for all
and what way is the church not fully Catholic
not everyone believes
how is Catholic different from one
One is who we are; Catholic is who we are for
what are the three aspects of the church that make it apostolic
built on the foundation of the apostles, pass on the faith and teachings of the apostles, led by successors of the apostles (bishops)
why are canonized saints important to catholics living today
because they are role models for holiness
why is it important to work and pray for unity
because Christ intended one church and we are stronger what we are united
how do we work with all Christian churches to attain unity
talking and prayer
what are the four levels to sacramental hierarchy of the church in the order one would receive them in life
Laity, deacons, priests, bishops
what are the three parts to the magisterium? to who are their teachings important? List them in order with highest teaching authority
bishops – their diocese
pope – the entire world, sometimes infallible
ecumenical council – entire world, always infallible
which club love magisterium has the highest teaching authority and why
Q medical Council’s because they are always infallible because all of the bishops are united
what are some titled positions?
pope, Cardinal, nun, monk,Brother, sister, fryer
