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Ecclesia

People called together by God.

People of God

The Church is God's chosen people.

Abraham

The man God chose to begin His covenant people.

Covenant

A special promise between God and His people.

Redemption

Being saved from sin through Jesus Christ.

Lamb of God

A title for Jesus because He sacrificed Himself for our salvation.

Passover Lamb

The Old Testament symbol that foreshadowed Jesus' sacrifice.

Two ways the Church brings redemption

Proclaiming the Word of God and administering the Sacraments.

Church

The community of believers founded by Jesus Christ.

Faith

Our response to God's call.

Five qualities of faith

Response to God's call; believing what God reveals; believing without full understanding; loving surrender to Jesus; trusting God's promises.

Baptism

The sacrament that makes us members of God's family and the Church.

Peter

The apostle on whose faith Jesus built His Church.

Romans 10:9

If you confess Jesus is Lord and believe He rose from the dead, you will be saved.

How did the early Church grow?

Through preaching the Gospel, conversion of hearts, and unity among believers.

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Trinity who guides and strengthens the Church.

Pentecost

The event when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and began the Church's mission.

Stephen

The first Christian martyr who was strengthened by the Holy Spirit.

Seven Sacraments

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony.

Confirmation

The sacrament that strengthens us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Reconciliation

The sacrament where we receive God's forgiveness for our sins.

Body of Christ

A title for the Church showing that Jesus is the Head and believers are the members.

Head of the Church

Jesus Christ.

Members of the Body of Christ

All Christians.

How does Jesus nourish the Church?

Through the Word of God, the Sacraments, and fellowship.

Saul (St Paul)

The apostle who learned that the Church is the Body of Christ.

To love Jesus is to...

Love His Church.

Eternal High Priest

Jesus Christ.

Perfect Sacrifice

Jesus offering Himself on the cross for our sins.

Common Priesthood

The priesthood shared by all baptised Christians.

Ministerial Priesthood

The priesthood shared only by ordained priests.

Common Priesthood responsibilities

Offering prayers, work, studies, and daily life to God.

Ministerial Priesthood responsibilities

Celebrating Sacraments, teaching, and leading the Church.

Holy Qurbana

The highest act of worship where we join Jesus' sacrifice.

Aaron

The first high priest of Israel.

Community of Sharing

The Church living generously and helping others.

Five Loaves and Two Fish

A miracle showing that God can multiply what we generously share.

Lesson of the Five Loaves and Two Fish

No gift is too small when offered to God.

Why does the Church help the poor?

To follow Jesus' example, serve Jesus in others, and trust God more than possessions.

Early Christians shared...

Everything they had so that nobody was in need.

Generosity

Giving freely out of love for God and others.

Charity

Putting Christian love into action by helping others.

What is true security?

Trusting God, not possessions.

Matthew 25:40

Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me.

First High Priest of Israel

Aaron.

Who founded the Church?

Jesus Christ.

What event began the Church's mission?

Pentecost.

Who is the Head of the Church?

Jesus Christ.

What is Redemption?

Freedom from sin through Jesus Christ.

What sacrament makes us members of the Church?

Baptism.

What guides the Church?

The Holy Spirit.