L6: The Church Flashcards
This means “the Lord’s people”
Kyriake
This means “to call out” because we are called together
Ecclesia
It is human because the people of God are human
The Church is Human
Jesus is the Head of the Church.
The Church is vivified (made alive) by the Holy Spirit, the “Soul of the Church”. Furthermore, we can relate the divine aspect of the Church to her mission.
The Church is Divine
The Church is both a mystery and a sacrament
Mysterion
He is the sacrament of the Father, for through him we were able to experience the presence of God in a physical sense.
Primordial Sacrament
This means “forming or
relating to the most important part of something.” This makes us understand that the Church is the most important symbol of Jesus Christ.
The Church is the Fundamental Sacrament
Scriptural Image of the Church
PG-BC-THS
People of God, Body of Christ, Temple of the Holy Spirit
PCP II Models of the Church
P-CF-CM-
Poor, Community of Families, Community in Mission
The Marks of the Church
One, Holy, Apostolic, Catholic
It means “chosen by lot”
Kleros
It is those who belong to a religious order or congregation
Religious Clergy
This means “overseer”
Episkopoi
It is the successor of the apostles
Bishop
This means “elder”
Presbyteroi
They represent the bishop and celebrate the Eucharistic on their behalf
Priest
They are chosen by the apostle to serve the poor members of the Church
Deacon
This means “servant”
Diakonoi
Evangelical Vows are:
Poverty, Chastity, Obedience
Their vocation is to serve the Lord and people through prayer
Contemplative Religious
They serve the people directly
Active Religious
This is the voluntary renunciation of marriage for religion
Celibate
This is majority of Christians
Married Life
