Catholicism Notes- Unit 4

Ekklesia

To call out from or church.

Church

Assembly of those united by similar beliefs; full of sinners united with Christ.

Marks of the Church

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic.

One (Marks of the Church)

One Christ/Body, monotheism, unity.

Holy (Marks of the Church)

The Church is holy because God is holy; we are granted holiness.

Catholic (Marks of the Church)

Proclaimed good news and gather the world.

Apostolic (Marks of the Church)

Founded upon Apostles; the Church is led by the success of Apostles.

Church as Sacrament

Christ's presence in the world revealed through the Church.

Church as Mystery

A living organism, filled with sinners united with Christ.

Church as People of God

Baptized children of God.

Church as Body of Christ

Inseparable union between Christians and Christ.

Church as Bride of Christ

Christ is bound to the Church forever.

Church as Temple of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is truly present.

Ecumenism

Efforts to unify all divided Christians.

Holiness

God's unconditional love and mercy for His creation.

Religious Freedom

A right where every human can follow their conscience in choosing and practicing their faith or religion.

Apostles

The chosen 12 following God depicted in the gospels.

Apostolic Succession

The handing on of authority from the Apostles to their successors, the bishops.

Hierarchy

Pope, Cardinal, Bishop, Priest, Deacon.

Clergy

Shared inheritance of ordained ministers.

Pope

Works with cardinals; head of bishops; appoints bishops and cardinals.

Bishop

Leader of a diocese (where the Pope lives).

Priest

Leader of a parish; works with bishops.

Deacon

Serves the parish.

Laity

Communal ministry in the Church; baptized but not ordained.

Religious Life

A permanent state of life in the Church; vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Rome

Origins of the Catholic Church; home of Vatican City, the central offices of the Church.

Papal Infallibility

The Pope may speak without error only under certain conditions.

Ex Cathedra

The special case of an infallible decision from the Pope.

Ecumenical Council

Assembly of the bishops.

Dogma

An article of faith proclaimed by a council or pope.

Communion of Saints

Men and women who placed their hopes in Christ and belong to Him through baptism.

Evangelization

Spreading God’s word.

The Immaculate Conception

Dogma declared by Pope Pius regarding Mary.

Assumption of Mary

Dogma defined by Pope Pius regarding the assumption of Mary.