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Ecumenism-

the principle of goal of promoting unity among the world’s christian churches

Heresy-

the deliberate and persistent denial by one who has been baptized a truth of the Faith taught by the church

Schism-

the refusal by one who has been baptized of unity with the Pope of refusal of communion with the members of the Church

Apostasy-

the total rejection of the Christian faith by someone who has been baptized

Hypostatic Union-

the union of the two natures in the one divine person, Jesus Christ

Protestant Reformation-

an interrelated series of schisms that took place from 1517 to 1648

Interreligious Dialogue-

the conversations and search for truth that takes place between Christians and those who do not believe Christ to be the savior (ex, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hinus, etc)

Indulgence (from Fr. Mike Video)-

remission of temporal punishment (consequences) due to sin

What does sin bring into the world? Why does God then call the Church?

Brokenness and disunity; Calls the curch together through salvation history to restore the unity that was broken

What are the four marks of the Church?-->

4 essential characteristics/attributes of the Church and her mission that are inseparably linked together

LIST 4 marks

1. one

2. holy

3. catholic

4. apostolic

what are the 4 marks fulfilled by

the guidance of the HS

WHY is the Church one?

Her source, the trinity is a perfect unity of three persons in ONE God—> if God is one the church must be one

→ her founder JC reconciled all humankind though the cross

→ her “soul” the HS unites all believers

HOW is the Church one? (3 things)

1. In our creed and teachings

2. In the celebration of the sacraments 

3. In the hierarchical structure based on the apostolic succession, handed on through the sacrament of Holy orders 

church on earth title

church militant/ pilgirm

church in purgatory

church suffering

church in heaven

church triumphant

How is the Church One, but also diverse?

God gives different gifts and the people who receive them are unique with unique rules conditions ways of life etc→ this is a reflection of the TRINITY

Can a non-Christian be a heretic, schismatic, or apostate? Why or why not?

No bc these are states that only a baptized member of the church can posses

Catholic understanding of Jesus’ personhood and nature

Uncreated persons→ the three persons of the Trinity are divine persons

Created persons→ human being= body and soul, angles= pure spirit (persons but do not have bodies)

Substance→ that which makes a thing what it is; its nature or essence; what a thing is

God is three divine persons in one God: Father, son and HS

1054 Schism: What is it? What were the reasons for it?

The pope in Rome and the bishop of Constantinople excommunicated each other.

• Pope’s authority,

• theology abt the HS,

• ecumenial councils,

• rome as the center of the Church (Generally, you don’t need specifics)

Eastern Orthodox Churches-

not in communion with the catholic church

Eastern Rite Catholic Churches-

fully catholic, in communion with the roman catholic church (EX: ARMENIAN, ANTIOCHENE, ALEXANDRIAN, CHALDEAN, BYZANTINE)

How did the Protestant Reformation begin?-

began with martin luther (german priest) nailed his “95 theses” to the Church door in Wittenberg, Germany

What did Luther teach? (2 big things)?

1- Sola Scriptura: “scripture alone” is the source of Divine Revelation, 2- Sola Gratia: we are saved by “grace alone”.

What is the traditional Catholic teaching compared to luthers?

catholic teaching: scripture and tradition, 2- catholic teaching- “grace through faith and good works”--> we cannot save ourselves (we need grace) but we have to cooperate with that grace

Who are some of the other main reformers? UDid they agree with each other?

lrich Zwingli, John Calvin, King Henry VIII,

No, they disagreed: —> they have been limited generally to their country of origin or have continued to splinter

What was the Counter Reformation and what are some of its results?

a renewal of religious fervor within the catholic church, particularly in europe

→ included clarification of Church doctrine at Council of Trent

→ resulted in new religious orders of men and women

What was Vatican II?, What was one of its main focuses?

• Church Council from Oct. 1962-Dec. 1965, Called by Pope John XXIII, Did not issue new doctrines, issue anathemas (excommunications) or denounce heresies

• How can we renew (NOT CHANGE) Catholic doctrine and apply to Modern Times?

• IG FOCUS on Ecumenical Doctrines with other Religions, introduction of vernacular language in Mass (English as opposed to Latin), More understandable Eucharistic Prayers, Modern liturgical music, Priests face congregations, No more kneeling required to receive Communion

What does ecumenism focus on? What does it NOT focus on?

• what already UNITES us- the elements of belief that ALL christians share in common.

• What divides us (negative perspective)

What do heresy, schism, and apostasy do to the Body of Christ? How do these things harm the unity of the Church?

• Wound the unity in Christs’ body

• THEY DISRUPT THE ONENESS THAT IS MEANT TO REFLECT THE UNITY OF THE TRINITY- IT ALSO DISRUPTS THE CHURCH'S MISSION AND WITNESS TO THE WORLD

Oriental Orthodox Churches (when did they split? What teaching did they follow?)

• Following the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD),

• followed of the Monophysite heresy broke away and formed the Oriental Orthodox Churches

Did the Church ever approve of selling indulgences? (From Fr. Mike Video)

No, it got lost in communication: it was donating to build the church/give alms

What does it mean to say that other religions have “elements of salvation” to the Catholic Church?

• Other religions have parts of the truths (“rays”) known as “Elements of Salvation” but not necessarily the whole truth.

• Some religions have more than others.

FULLNESS OF THE TRUTH SUBSISTS IN…

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH