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1 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites St. Jude Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE WELCOME TABLE

2 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Knights of Columbus

3 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Sunday Scripture Reading Reading 1 NEH 8:2-4A, 5-6, 8-10 Reading 2 1 COR 12:12-30 Gospel LK 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Deacon John Boyle Gospel Reflection Father Joel Bako

4 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Last Meeting January 15 The Magisterium The Deposit of Faith: Scripture Tradition By: Roberta Robinson Steve Mauser References: This Is Our Faith: pp 9-10; 31-32;

5 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Tonight s Meeting January 22 Church History Part I By: Susan Barone References: Bible: Acts of the Apostles

6 Part I The First Millennium Susan Barone

7 HOW TO COVER 2000 YEARS OF HISTORY IN 2 BRIEF LECTURES? PICK SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THAT TIME TONIGHT: THE FIRST THOUSAND YEARS: AD NEXT WEEK: THE SECOND MILLENNIUM

8 MAJOR CATEGORIES: BEGINNINGS CHURCH FREEDOM REFINING THE UNDERSTANDING PRESERVATION AND GROWTH CONFLICTS

9 CHRISTIANITY 3 MAJOR DIVISIONS: CATHOLIC 1 Latin Rite Roman Catholic 23 Eastern Rite ORTHODOX PROTESTANT KEY WORD: SCHISM

10 Church History - Beginnings JESUS ESTABLISHES HIS CHURCH Gospel of Matthew Peter as Head

11 Church History - Beginnings PENTECOST Acts of the Apostles Acts 2 Peter s Sermon 3000 Converted

12 Church History - Beginnings CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL Saul persecuted the Christians Acts Ch. 9 Became an apostle Wrote many letters to early church communities

13 Paul s Letters to Christian Communities

14 Church History-Beginnings FIRST CHURCH COUNCIL Acts 15 Jerusalem AD 49 Peter s Prominent Role

15 Church History - Beginnings

16 Church History - Beginnings Ascetic lifestyle

17 Church History-Freedom CONSTANTINE AD EDICT OF MILAN ENDED PERSECUTIONS

18 Church History-Freedom IMPORTANCE OF EASTER 4 TH CENTURY - LENT 7 TH CENTURY ASH WEDS. CHRISTMAS 330 S ADVENT 4 TH CENTURY

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20 Church History Freedom/ Refining MAJOR CHURCH COUNCILS 325 Nicea Constantinople Ephesus Chalcedon

21 Church History Freedom/Refining Location of key church councils

22 Break

23 Church History-Refining ATHANASIUS Books New Testament Codify a Long History of Usage St. Jerome translation - 391

24 Church History-Preservation & Growth St. Benedict founds Monte Cassino in 530 Rule of St. Benedict Patron Saint of Europe

25 Church History-Preservation & Growth Pope St. Gregory: Restored order to Rome Served the poor/almsgiving Missionaries to England Revisions to the Mass

26 Church History-Preservation & Growth KEY TIMELINE DATES 476 Collapse of Roman Empire 530 St. Benedict establishes monastery Pope St. Gregory Muhammed/Islam begins in s 800s Spread of Christianity and Islam 800 Charlemagne named Holy Roman Emperor

27 Europe in 750 AD

28 THE GREAT SCHISM WESTERN CHURCH Rome is the seat of the church Pope is the supreme authority Elected by bishops Official Language: Latin EASTERN CHURCH Constantinople is seat of the church Patriarch is the supreme authority Appointed by Emperor Official Language: Greek

29 THE GREAT SCHISM WESTERN CHURCH Rome is the seat of the church Pope is the supreme authority Elected by bishops Official Language: Latin EASTERN CHURCH Constantinople is the seat of the church Patriarch is the supreme authority Appointed by Emperor Official Language: Greek Disagreement over this word: Filioque from the Son Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father AND the son Proceeds from the Father alone

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31 Pope Paul VI 1965 Pope Francis in Rome 2013

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33 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Table Discussion What struck you or touched you in this presentation? Did anything puzzle you?

34 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Tonight s Presentations Questions and Answers

35 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Announcements For those interested in inspiring movies, video-based programs, audio presentations, and e-books on various topics presented by the Church's most compelling speakers and authors go to and use the St. Jude Parish code: HD3FF2 For those who plan ahead: No Meeting March 5 or Saturday March 9 St. Jude Mission No Meeting March 12 or Saturday March 16 Spring Break Saturday Make-up sessions are at 10 am Please use the North Entrance to the Pastoral Center (park in the Northeast Lot for closest access) Presentations are posted at:

36 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Next Meeting January 22 Church History Part II By: Dale Brooks References: Bible: Acts of the Apostles

37 RCIA Journey of Faith Practices Beliefs & Prayer Sacraments/Rites Q&A: Fr. Abraham Thomas Fr. Joel Bako

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