THE CHURCH IN THE LIGHT OF VATICAN II

Question 1

NATURE OF THE CHURCH

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THE CHURCH AS A MYSTERY
THE CHURCH AS A SACRAMENT

Question 2

It is a reality we can never fully grasp because there is always more to learn

Answer 2

The Church as Mystery

Question 3

A reality imbued with the hidden presence of God – always open
to new and greater exploration.

Answer 3

The Church as Mystery

Question 4

The Church is a mystery by reason of

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Its origin in the Father’s plan of Salvation.
Its ongoing life in the Risen Christ and the Spirit.
Its Ultimate goal in the fully achieved Kingdom of God.

Question 5

The Church, in Christ, is the nature of Sacrament – a sign and instrument, that is of communion with God and of unity among men.”

Answer 5

The Church as a Sacrament

Question 6

It is a sign, which means that it is a reality that points beyond itself.

Answer 6

The Church as a Sacrament

Question 7

Images of the Church

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KINGDOM OF GOD
PEOPLE OF GOD
BODY OF CHRIST
TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Question 8

The major theme of Jesus’ teaching in the Gospels.

Answer 8

KINGDOM OF GOD

Question 9

is the sign and instrument of the Kingdom of God

Answer 9

Church

Question 10

Vat. II’s favorite image of the Church

Answer 10

People of God

Question 11

we offer spiritual worship for the glory of God and salvation of men

Answer 11

Priestly

Question 12

we give witness to Christ by our understanding of the faith [sensus fidei], and the grace of speech

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Prophetic

Question 13

we share in the power of Christ the king who came to serve and give his life as a ransom for the many” (Mt. 20:28). Thus we serve others, especially the poor and the suffering in whom we recognize the likeness of our poor and suffering Founder

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Kingly

Question 14

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHURCH’S LIFE

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CHURCH AS ONE
THE CHURCH AS HOLY
THE CHURCH AS CATHOLIC
THE CHURCH AS APOSTOLIC

Question 15

The unity inherent in the Church is derived from its
source, founder and communal life.

Answer 15

The Church as One

Question 16

From its source, the Church originated from the unity of the trinity: the Father, the Son and the Spirit.

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The Church as One

Question 17

is concerned with restoring unity of the Christian Churches… Efforts include fair and respectful dialogue, working together on projects for the common good and even common prayer

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Ecumenism

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is a dialogue between the Catholic Church and the non Christian religions, seeking common grounds of unity and holiness.

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Inter-religious dialogue

Question 19

meaning
general, total or universal

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CATHOLIC – Gk.” Katholikos

Question 20

Jesus Christ grounded her permanently on the “foundation of the apostles”

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The Church as Apostolic

Question 21

The Church: A Great Mystery and a Divine Gift

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CHURCH AS INSTITUTION
CHURCH AS SACRAMENT
CHURCH AS BODY OF CHRIST/MYSTICAL COMMUNION
CHURCH AS Community/SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP
CHURCH AS HERALD
CHURCH AS SERVANT
CHURCH AS PILGRIM

Question 22

The Church is defined primarily in terms of its visible structures, especially the rights and powers of its hierarchy. Church government is not democratic or representative, but hierarchical.

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The Church as Institution

Question 23

This means the Church is a visible sign of Christ still in the world today! A sign and instrument of Grace in the world. It emphasizes the visible (human) and invisible (Divine) nature of the church

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The Church as Sacrament

Question 24

This model emphasizes community – but it is deeper than that – like a family that is related by DNA, the church is a community that is related by Spirit – we are connected to each other not just by what we say and do but by GOD! We are united to God and to one another. We read in Acts about the followers of Jesus being one in mind and heart.

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CHURCH AS BODY OF CHRIST/MYSTICAL COMMUNION

Question 25

it announces or proclaims the Good News of salvation that God offers to everyone who believes in Him. It is necessary for the Church to be herald because some people have never heard of this Good News. Others may have heard of it partially.

Answer 25

CHURCH AS HERALD

Question 26

SERVICE OR

Answer 26

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