The identity of the catholic church flashcards

Prayer before study

Asking for understanding, memory, and clarity in expressing oneself.

Roles of the Holy Spirit in the Catholic Church

Describing and analyzing the roles of the Holy Spirit in the Catholic Church.

The Church as the instrument of God's love and grace

Understanding that the Church is the instrument of God's love and grace.

Modern-day saints and martyrs

Recognizing that we are the modern-day saints and martyrs the world needs.

The Church being One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

Understanding that the Church is in the process of being One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.

Power of images

Recognizing that images are powerful means of providing insights into realities.

Pambansang Museo ng Pilipinas (National Museum of the Philippines)

Understanding the significance of the National Museum of the Philippines.

Holy Week procession

Understanding the Holy Week procession of life-size images depicting the passion of Jesus Christ.

Visita Iglesia

Understanding the Filipino Catholic tradition of visiting seven churches during Holy Week.

Mall culture and celebrating Mass in malls

Understanding Cardinal Tagle's aim to teach balance in life and encourage a Eucharistic lifestyle.

Evangelization in Philippine shopping malls

Recognizing that evangelization is happening in Philippine shopping malls, according to Cardinal Tagle.

Church as a community of holy men and women

Expressing personal views about the Church as a community of holy men and women.

Sacred Scriptures

Matthew 16:13-20:Understanding the significance of Matthew 16:13-20 in relation to Jesus as the builder and owner of the Church.

Sto

Recognizing the significance of Sto. Domingo Church, Manaoag Church, and Vatican Church.

Origin and growth of the Church

Understanding the origin and growth of the Church.

Genesis 22

Understanding the story of God testing Abraham's faith in Genesis 22.

Two levels of interpretations

Recognizing the two levels of interpretations in relation to descendants of Abraham and spiritual descendants of Abraham.

Definition of the Catholic Church

Understanding the definition of the Catholic Church as the assembly of all who believe in Jesus Christ.

Qahal and Ekklesia

Understanding the meanings of Qahal and Ekklesia in relation to the gathering of the people called by God.

Kyriake

Understanding the meaning of Kyriake in relation to the assembly belonging to the Lord.

Church as a mystery

Understanding that the Church is a mystery and a reality that can never be fully grasped.

John 10:10

Recognizing the significance of John 10:10 in relation to Jesus coming to give abundant life.

Christian Community as a community of disciples

Understanding the Christian Community as a community of disciples following Christ's way of loving God and one another.

Acts 2:42-47

Understanding the devotion and communal life of the early Christian community as described in Acts 2:42-47.

Common understanding of the Church for Filipino Catholics

Recognizing the common understanding of the Church as a building, a social organization, or the hierarchy among Filipino Catholics.

Gathering of the People of God

Understanding that the gathering of the People of God started when sin destroyed communion with God and among people.

Three-fold mission of the Church in relation to God's Reign

Understanding the three-fold mission of the Church in relation to God's Reign.

Kerygma

Understanding the proclamation of the Gospel and making the memory of Jesus alive in words and signs.

Koinonia

Understanding the need for friendship and social relationship within the Christian community.

Diakonia

Understanding the call to serve those who are in need, especially the poor, sick, and dying.

Church as a mystery and a sacrament

Understanding that the Church is a mystery and a sacrament, representing the corporate presence of God in Christ.

Church as a sacrament

Understanding that the Church is a sacramental sign and an instrument of intimate union with God and the unity of all mankind.

Church as a tangible sign of Christ's presence

Recognizing the Church as a tangible sign of Christ's presence in the world, drawing people to communion with God and one another.

Church as the Universal Sacrament of Salvation

Understanding that the Church is the Universal Sacrament of Salvation, bringing God's continued presence and being the instrument for the redemption of all.

Making the Church, the Body of Christ, healthy and truly alive

Understanding how to help make the Church, the Body of Christ, healthy and truly alive based on St. Paul's letter in 1 Corinthians 12:4-13.