Foundations of the Church

Church

entire people of God throughout the world

the local Church (diocese)

assembly of believers gathered for liturgy, esp. in Eucharist

salvation history

pattern of events in human history where God reveals HImself and His saving actions

covenant

agreement between human beings or between God and human beings where mutual commitment is made

Kingdom of God

reign/rule of God over the hearts of people that creates a new social order based on love

apostles

12 chosen people of JC who taught and accompanied Him on HIs earthly mission; “one who is sent out”

ekklesia

to call out; only used in Matthew

pentecost

descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples 10 days after the Ascension

Holy Spirit

sustains, strengthens, and sacrifices; third person of the trinity; personified love of the father and the son

gentile

anyone who is not Jewish

martyrs

those who died for their faith; “witness”

acts of the apostles

written by Luke; apostles after ascension (1st effort to share Gospel); focus on Peter and Paul; miracles and mass conversions

charism

a gift of the Spirit given to a person to carry out the mission of Jesus

First Pope

Peter; had the role of Pope w/o title

Gospel of the Church

Matthew; used ekklesia

images of the Church

body of christ, temple of the Holy Spirit, bride of christ, vine and branches, seed and beginning of the kingdom, family of God, people of God, mother like Mary, Church as sacrament

role of St. Peter in the early church

leading the church and guiding the early people

St. Paul’s conversion

Saul to Paul; persecuted Christians then became one

Jesus as founder of the Church

upon this rock I will build my Church; by this we confess that Jesus is Christ and living God

side of Christ

water: Baptism; new life

blood: Eucharist; sacrifice

role of the Holy Spirit

offers guidance; aids in decision-making; strengthens us w gifts; makes holy; fills broken places w God’s love

The role of the Family as community that shares ______ and ______

faith; love

gifts of the Holy Spirit

makes us docile and helps us to follow the Holy Spirit; sanctifies us

fruits of the Holy Spirit

the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence in a particular place/person

fear of the Lord

awe and adoration for God; offers respect, reverence and devotion for the Lord (praise); gift

knowledge

the ability to acquire knowledge and apply for virtuous purposes; gift

kindness

warm and friendly disposition towards another; positive and complimentary

faithfulness

loyalty; commitment; promises fulfilled; being true to your word

Blood of the Martyrs are the ______________

seeds of the Church

The Council of Jerusalem was about___________

the qualifications to become a Christian

The Holy Spirit is the personified love between the _______ and the _______

Father; Son

Mary Magdalene as the ______ to the _______

apostle; apostles

promise of Jesus: “wherever 2 or 3 are gathered.”

“in my name, I will be present.”; communal nature of the Church