The Church Is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic (pp )
The Church Is Apostolic (pp ; AA )
The four marks of the Church One, Holy, Catholic, & Apostolic Apostolic Founded on Apostles by Jesus to continue Father’s mission Authority and power Indestructible Magisterium (Pope & bishops) transmit & interpret Divine Revelation forming Sacred Tradition Bishops are apostles through fullness of Holy Orders (hand laying) Pope has supreme power as Peter did Laity share in the apostolate of evangelization through union with Christ Four articles (A. 29) -- The Apostles Continue Jesus’ Mission (pp ) (A. 30) -- Apostolic Tradition (pp ) (A. 31) -- The Successors to Peter & the Apostles (pp ) (A. 32) -- The Apostolate of the Laity (pp ) Introduction (p. 111)
Define apostolic Reflection: What does it mean to and for you that Jesus founded his Church upon PEOPLE 3 ways the Church is apostolic Apostles + Holy Spirit = Apostles Original teaching is passed on by teachers Etymology of apostles-- apostolos Who is an apostle; was Paul What it means to be sent (Jesus & apostles) Effect(s) of being sent by Jesus— P. & A. Early Church examples of Peter, Paul, … Reflection: Am I an apostle? Article 29: The Apostles Continue Jesus’ Mission (pp )
Fr. Robert Barron: Apostolic
Read pp in the e-book for discussion Monday p. 123; 1-2 Looking ahead Q #8 (pp ; AA ) Tuesday HW #8 (p. 123; 1-8) Tuesday Homework
The Church yesterday, today, and always Historicism, Empiricism/Rationalism, or Sacred Tradition Definition & etymology of Sacred Tradition-- tradere Organic development Creation/Revelation O (T) W (T) B (S) Apology: Word of God (R) = SS + Tradition Elements not in SS—canon, trinity, modern, … Apostolic Succession => Magisterium Emergence of the episcopacy-bishop Clement of Rome to Corinthians c. 96 ad Ecclesial dimension of faith as proof of Tradition Subject – Object distinction: creed for example Article 30: Apostolic Tradition (pp )
Fr. Andrew Heaslip: Apostolic Tradition
The episcopacy (from Peter and the Apostles) Double responsibility—V. II contribution Essential for Apostolic Succession & Apostolic & Sacred Tradition Role of Holy Orders How conferred What two things are conferred— power and character 3 offices of a bishop—relation to royal priesthood of Baptism Levels and relationships of holy orders The papacy (from Peter) Mt. 16: 19—govern and judge individually and collegially Historical development—papa in Rome and his successors Role of Bishop or Rome (Unity) and Vicar of Christ (Pastor) Relation to College of Bishops- - Communion as a unique notion of power Peter’s qualifications Feast of Peter and Paul—June 29 th Article 31: The Successors to Peter and the Apostles (pp )
Homily: Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul
Define apostolate Connection between apostolate and apostolic Source, soul, & essential nature of the apostolate Who has as apostolate Clergy Religious Laity (positive defintion) Career vs. apostolate Current apostolate; St. Francis de Sales advice quotes History of catholic education apostolate Article 32: The Apostolate of the Laity (pp )
Cardinal Rylko: Being A Christian Lay Person Is A Vocation
P. 123; 3-8 HW #8 (p. 123; 1-8) due tomorrow Study for Q #8 (pp ; AA ) tomorrow Homework
1. What does it mean to and for you that Jesus Christ founded his Church upon PEOPLE? 2. What does it mean for an apostle that he is SENT? 3. Are YOU and apostle, why or why not? 4. What does it mean to say that faith is both OBJECTIVE/ECCLESIAL and SUBJECTIVE/PERSONAL? 5. In your opinion, what are the SOURCE(S) of revelation; why? 6. Discuss the relationship between truth/knowledge and Historicism, Empiricism, Rationalism, and Sacred Tradition. 7. Discuss the relationship chain between Jesus Christ, the Apostles, the episcopacy, the papacy, Holy Orders, Apostolic succession and Sacred Tradition. 8. What is the connection between apostolic and apostolate? 9. How is an apostolate distinct from a career? 10. Do you have an apostolate; why or why not; discuss it.