Religion Final - The Holy Spirit, The Church, and the Communion of Saints

Sanctify

to make holy, sacred; to set apart for god

Ruah

the breath of God (which sustains life) - wind (powerful), energy (that creates), spirit of God, God’s personal presence.

Church

From the Latin word ecclesia, means sacred assembly. God “calls together and unites” all people

Catholic

means universal, containing the whole

Marks of the Church

Four characteristics that reveal the essential features (the nature) of the true Church and her mission. The four marks are: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic

Clergy

Ordained roles within the Church which are divided into three main orders: bishops, priests, and deacons.

Laity

all non-ordained members of the Church

Consecrated Religious

Someone who has dedicated their life to the Church, following a religious order or congregation

Saint

• a person on Earth who follows Christ

• a person in heaven (in full communion w/ God)

Heaven

a state/place of total communion with the Trinity. The Beatific Vision → seeing God face to face

Hell

eternal existence of isolation and complete loss of communion with God and each other, separation from God

Purgatory

the burning and purifying love of God, we are purified of any remaining attachments to sin

Describe Pentecost. Who, what, when, where?

When the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and gathered around the Mother of the Lord, 50 days after Jesus’ resurrection in Jerusalem’s upper city

What book of the bible contains the story of Pentecost?

Acts of Apostles

What are some images of the Holy Spirit

Breath, Water, Anointing, Fire, Cloud/Light, Dove

What does it mean to say the Holy Spirit is the Paraclete?

The Holy Spirit is the advocate, the friend, and the defender for us and for the Faith

List the key images of the Church

The body of Christ, The Temple of the Holy Spirit, Our Mother

Explain the image of the Church, the body of Christ

• Christ is the head

• United by the Holy Spirit into Christ’s one body

• We are all parts of the body, working together in Christ, we each have a unique role to play

Explain the key image of the Church, the Temple of the Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit is like the soul of the Church and the Holy Spirit dwells in the Church

• enlivens and moves the Church forward in her mission

• Pentecost: the Church is made visible to the world

Explain the key image of the Church, Our Mother

• The Church gives us divine life and nurtures us and our growth, especially in the sacraments

  • new life in baptism

  • nourishing us in the Eucharist

  • strengthens us in confirmation

  • heals us n anointing the sick and reconciliation

List the four marks of the Church

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

Describe the mark of the Church, One

• Christ is the body of Christ

  • only one body of Christ

• united under Chirst’s head

• unified under Pope (Bishop of Rome)

• UNITY

Describe the mark of the Church, Holy

• Church is holy because Christ, her head is Holy and he gave his life to make the Church holy

• members of the Church (us) are sinners, but living in the Church can make us holy

• ALL are called to Charity (love)

Describe the mark of the Church, Catholic

• Catholic = universal

• the WHOLE faith

• for ALL people, for ALL time

Describe the mark of the Church, Apostolic

• the Church is founded by Jesus ON the Apostles

• governed by the successors of the Apostles (Bishops)

• sent to preach the Gospel to ALL people

Who are the members of the Communion of Saints and how do we support each other?

The saints in Heaven, the souls in purgatory, and the faithful on earth. We support each other by praying for each other, service, and shared faith

Does Jesus talk about heaven, hell, and purgatory?

Yes, He describes Heaven as the ultimate goal, hell as the place of eternal torment, and hints at purgatory, saying you are taken to a prison and are not released until the last penny is paid (Matthew 5-7)