LESSON 3 Flashcards
the human person is by nature a ______ ______
social being
they are relational beings, who are ____ and _________
free; responsible
recognizes the necessity of integrating themselves in cooperation with fellow human beings, and who is capable of ______ with them
communion
they belong to various _____ such as _____, civil and religious communities, and are bound together by a principle of unity and common good
societies; family
Comes from the Latin word “socius” which means companion
society
comes from the Greek ἐκκλησία, which entered Latin as ecclesia
church
is used by the septuagint to translate the Hebrew word qâhâl, meaning a congregation, assembly, company or other organized body
ekklesia
foreshadows the Church
The community of Israel
it usually refers to a local assembly of Jews; assembly, congregration
Synagogue
Whereas hieron designates the totality of the holy space or “temple precincts”; Paul uses “Temple of God” as a metaphor for the Christian community, in that the community is the “sanctuary” where the Spirit dwells
Temple/Sanctuary
Luke uses the term to identify Israel
People of God
Gk agioi (hagioi = “holy ones, those set apart”)
Saints
Koinonia refers to a relationship of fellowship among believers based on participation in Christ
Community/Communion
Gk swma tou Cristou (soma tou Christou). The “Body of Christ” is a prominent Pauline metaphor for the church
Body of Christ
literally “road, path, journey,” it sometimes specifically refers to individuals following Jesus
The Way