The Church as the Body of Christ

Question 1

what does the church as the body of christ mean?

Answer 1

• all of the people that make up the church community are part of christs body
• taught in the new testament and catechism
• strong because it’s members join together in community
• jesus is referred to as the head of the church as the body of christ

Question 2

what does the church as the people of the God mean?

Answer 2

• people from all backgrounds are made members of the church through baptism
• the church teaches Gods love for all people
• the church offers baptism to bring all into one body of christ

Question 3

what are the different christian views?

Answer 3

• catholics refer to the church as the body of christ (at the last supper)
  • christ is present in communion, the real presence
  • accept the authority of the pope as he is the head of the church
• some protestants think it is only symbolic
  • some think the body of christ is christ’s physical body in human form on earth
  • the bible is the sole authority as all christians are equal

Question 4

why is it important?

Answer 4

• makes mass important for catholics as they share in the body of christ at communion
• catholics must be christs physical body on earth today and must continue jesus’ work and teaching
• catholics can perform different tasks and have different talents but are united