Catholics and Church Thuy & Travis
Saint Francis Called to rebuild the Church
Names and Images of the Church The word Church (Latin ecclesia, from the Greek ek kalein, to call out of ) means convocation or assembly. The church is the totality of God s people. - Pope Francis
In Christian usage, the word church designates: the liturgical assembly, the local community the whole universal community of believers. These three meanings are inseparable. The Church is the People that God gathers in the whole world.
Symbols of the Church the People of God. the sheepfold, the flock the Church is a cultivated field, the building of God. the house of God the new Jerusalem and Jerusalem in Heaven. our Mother, The Bride of Chirst
The Church s Origin, Foundation, and Mission
The Church s Origin Life of the Trinity The Family of God born of the Holy Spirit
a) The Church foreshadowed from the world s beginning Created for Communion with God The Creation of Adam Michael Angelo, The Sistine Chapel
b) The Church prepared for in the Old Covenant Covenant = convenire (Latin)= come together = to agree An exchange of persons I am yours and you are mine. Contract A legal exchange of property/goods
b) The Church prepared for in the Old Covenant God s covenant with Israel I will be your God and you shall be my people. Israel as the People of God. Prophets announce the new and eternal covenant.
b) The Church prepared for in the Old Covenant
c) The Church, The New Covenant instituted by Christ Jesus Christ comes to perfect not to replace these older covenants Adam Noah Abram Moses David Jesus Husband Father Chief Judge King Royal High Priest Marriage Family Tribe Nation World Kingdom Catholic (Universal) Church His Church
d) The Church revealed by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost Painting of Pentecost at St. Joseph Seminary
e) The Church perfected in glory
The Mystery of the Church Visible and spiritual reality Visible Hierarchical Organs Visible Society Church on earth Spiritual Body of Christ Spiritual community Church in heaven
Mission The Church mystery of man s union with God The universal Sacrament of Salvation The Church, in Christ, is like a sacrament - a sign and instrument of communion with God and of unity among all people.
The Church People of God Covenant: I will be your God and you shall be my people. Old Covenant prefigures and is fulfilled in the New Covenant ratified in Jesus Christ. Priestly people Prophetic people Royal people
The Church The Body of Christ The Church is communion with Jesus One Body Christ is the Head of this Body The Church is the Bride of Christ
The Church Is the Temple of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit animates and gives life to the Church, the Body of Christ, working through it to accomplish Christ s mission. The Holy Spirits unifies the Church and makes her one. The Holy Spirit makes the Church the temple of the living God.
FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: The Church Is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic (CCC. 0811-0865)
The Church Is One because of her source - The Trinity because of her founder Jesus Christ because of her soul The Holy Spirit
Wounds to unity "Heresy the denial of some truth professed by the catholic faith. Apostasy - the total rejection of the Christian faith; Schism - the refusal of submission to the Roman Pontiff or of communion with the members of the Church subject to him." [Can 751]
The unity of all Christians a permanent renewal of the Church in greater fidelity to her vocation conversion of heart prayer in common, fraternal knowledge of each other; ecumenical formation dialogue collaboration among Christians
The Church Is Holy Christ loved the Church as his Bride He gave himself up for her so that she can be made holy He gave her the gifts of the Holy Spirit Need of purification Penance Charity
The Church Is Catholic
The Church Is Catholic catholic means universal Catholic in two ways a) Christ is present in the Church - Where there is Christ, there is the Catholic Church. b) Universal mission - All people Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
The Church Is Apostolic
The Church Is Apostolic Built on the foundation of the Apostles Keeps and hands on the deposit of faith passed down through the Apostles Apostolic Succession the college of bishops, assisted by priests, in union with the successor of Peter, the Church s supreme pastor
Mt 16 Mt 18 PETER BISHOP OF ROME d., 67 AD THE ELEVEN LINUS, 67-79 ANACLETUS, 79-92 PAUL BARNABAS Acts 13:3-4 266 th Pope, Francis, 2013 - CLEMENT, 92-101 UNBROKEN SUCCESSION Archbishop Smith UNBROKEN SUCCESSION
The Apostles mission: Jesus appointed twelve, whom also he named apostles, to be with him, and to be sent out to preach. The bishops successors of the apostles: the Holy Spirit had appointed them to shepherd the Church of God.
CHRIST S FAITHFUL HIERARCHY, LAITY, CONSECRATED LIFE (CCC. 0871-0933)
The ecclesial ministry The Faithful Priests Consecrated life The Laity
Hierarchy Serving Others Dignity and order in achieving spiritual goals The episcopal college and its head, the Pope Vicar of Christ Communion
The missions of clergy The teaching office Bishops & Priests, preach the Gospel The sanctifying office Prayer and Sacraments The governing office Counsel, exhortation, example
Chastity, Poverty, Obedience Four Vocations: The eremitic life Solitude, Silence, Prayer, Penance The Consecrated Life Consecrated virgins and widows Cling only to Christ, for the sake of the Kingdom of heaven Religious institutes Worship of God in charity Pray for the world Secular institutes Consecrated life in the world, contribute to its perfection
The Lay Faithful Laity all the faithful except those in Holy Orders and religious. Participation in Christ s priestly office Fruit of the Holy Spirit Participation in Christ s prophetic office Evangelize (RCIA) Participation in Christ s kingly office Freedom from sin
The Church - Conclusion God s Plan for Salvation Apostolic Mission One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic All parts of the Body of Christ
Discussion 1) The Church is missionary by nature. How are called to participate in her mission? 2) What are some of the differences between a catholic conception of the Church and other conceptions of Church? 3) Why did you choose the Catholic Church? 4) How many Popes are there in the Church s history? 5) The Church is the Body of Christ. How is Jesus present in the Church?