Church, Mary And The Body Of Christ Flashcards
The church as one
The church is united under the trinity. The church contains god the father god the son and god the Holy Spirit.
The church is holy
The church is holy and catholic’s believe Jesus is the source of all holiness. Jesus makes the church holy and uses it to make people holy. This is done through teaching, prayer and worship.
The importance of ‘the church is holy’
It is important today because Christians follow Jesus who was a follower of he church. The church can follow the example of Jesus so people can have a relationship with god
The importance of ‘ the church is one’
it is important because there are many dominations for Christians but catholic’s believe they are the one true faith
The church is catholic
It means it’s universal or whole. The church has the task of reaching out to the whole world with the message of Jesus. The church is everyone
Importance of ‘the church is catholic’
This is important today because the Catholic Church still is universal and unchanging. The church has followed the same traditions and practices for 2000 years. The church is available to all people
The church is apostolic
Jesus chose 12 disciples and when they died they became apostles. The Catholic Church believe in the apostolic succession and that the popes authority is handed down from St. Peter.
The importance of ‘the church is apostolic’
Important today because the church links all the way back to Jesus l. It’s teachings are the same today as they were 2000 years ago
Why is math a model of the church
Because her life reflects the values and beliefs of the catholic faith. She is the embodiment of what it means to be catholic
How is Mary a symbol of discipleship
Mary spent her whole life dedicated to Jesus. When she was told she was going to have a baby by the angel she accepted willingly.
How is Mary a symbol of faith
She had total faith in god and her son. She didn’t question gods will when she was told she was pregnant. She didn’t desert he son and followed him right up to the foot of the cross
How is Mary a symbol of dedication
She is an example of total self giving. She did not hold back but gave her whole life to god.
Corinthians quote
“For just as the body is one and has many members. So is it with Christ”
What do catholic’s think they need to continue
They must continue jesus’ physical work on earth. This shows Jesus is still active in the world
Beliefs on the Church has as the body of Christ
Jesus lives on through his followers
Everyone in the church has different talents that can be used for the good of the whole body of the church
Christians become part of the body of Christ through baptism
Eucharist allows them to share the body of Christ
