The Church: Continuing Christ's Mission in the World
Explore the essential aspects of the Catholic Church in Chapter 4, discussing its origins, mission, importance of unity, and the role of laity and religious members.
The Church: Continuing Christ's Mission in the World
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Catholic Essentials Chapter 4 The Church: Christ’s Mission Continues in the World Today
November 6, 2013 • Reading Guides Due • Ch 4 Exam…pencil and SG! • Ch 5 Assignment: • Answer Questions on Pages 190, 199, 217…finish for homework!!! • Film: Nativity Story
Edith Stein / Sr. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Born in Breslau, Germany,
St. Edith Stein • Born in Germany • Edith Stein was murdered in the Nazi death camp of Poland. • She dedicated her life to a pursuit of truth, drawing first on her roots in Judaism. • She studied Catholicism and ultimately lead her life as a Carmelite. • She served God with prayer, scholarship and dedication to her fellow human beings.
Pentecost • The Church became visible to the whole world. • The Holy Spirit came to make the Church holy and to lead her in her mission.
St. Paul • Saul: a tentmaker, a Pharisee, a Roman citizen, a persecutor of Christians, an educated man. • Paul: the greatest missionary for the early Church. • The Apostle to the Gentiles.
God wants everyone to be saved. Jesus Christ is the final revelation of God. The faith is handed on through Scripture and Tradition. A Single Deposit of Faith
The Mystery of the Church • Pope Paul VI called the Church “a reality filled with God’s hidden presence.” • The Church is a mystery and a sacrament where the human and the divine meet.
The People of God • Is the Church. • Has origins in the Chosen People of Israel. • Offers membership through faith in Christ Jesus and through Baptism.
The Three-fold Offices of Christ Priest Prophet King
Unity in the Trinity. Jesus died to save all of us. The Holy Spirit continues to fill each of us. The same creed. A common worship and sacraments. Recognition of the Magisterium. The Church is One
The Church is Catholic • The Church is catholic or universal – for all people everywhere. • Although the Church is for everyone, not everyone belongs to the Church in the same way.
Missionary Efforts of the Church • It is absolutely necessary for all Catholics to help lead others to Christ through the Church, and to repair Christian unity. • The love of God spurs us onward for Christ. • The Holy Spirit drives our missionary efforts.
Laity and Religious • The laity includes any baptized Catholic who has not received Holy Orders, and who is not a member of a religious order. • Members of religious orders take vows of chastity, obedience, and poverty.
We are called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.