8th Grade Religion Test

How did the Church get started?

Started out with small group of disciples- wanted to spread Jesus’ message. The Church began when Jesus- its founder- died on the cross

~Resurrection proved to the disciples Jesus was the Messiah 

Jesus founded it through his death and Resurrection

How many models of the Church are there?

6

What are the models of the Church?

• Institution

• Mystical Communion

• Sacrament

• Herald

• Servant

• Community of Disciples

Institution

hierarchy under the guidance of the Holy Spirit

• Pope is the leader for all Catholics

• The Code of Canon Law

Mystical Communion

We are bound together by our belief in Jesus & our desire to do God’s will

 ~Body of Christ

Sacrament

The Church is the sacrament of the Trinity’s communion with people. Family members are Christ for one another

Herald

Messengers sent to announce something sent by Christ

~Gospel: “good news”

~Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John

Servant

The Church serves others by caring for their needs. Take care and help one another

Community of Disciples

a disciple is a follower of Jesus

 ~Jesus is our one true leader

Domestic Church

Your Family

How was the early Christian Community united?

Holy Spirit united the 1st Christians in Jerusalem

~ Formed a community of faith

◆ Were one in their belief in Jesus & His teachings