Is One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Section 2: The Church Is One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic

Section 2, Part 1: The Church Is One

Introduction The four Marks of the Church Oneness Mark—essential vs. non-essential feature/characteristic Oneness Trinity as source of unity Unity does not mean uniformity but diversity God’s love, faith, worship, & the Apostles are bonds of unity Heresy & schism are threats to unity Disunity we have caused necessitates ecumenical work 4 Articles (A. 16) -- The First Mark of the Church (A. 17) -- Bonds of Unity (A. 18) -- Wounds to Unity (A. 19) -- Ecumenism

Article 16: The First Mark of the Church Define Marks of the Church One Church or multiple? Biblical evidence & tradition Historical contradiction Explain how/if lost an essential feature Sources of the Church’s Unity Holy Trinity--a two way street with the Church Father—Call of creation Jesus—Paschal Mystery Holy Spirit—Mystical Body of Christ SS, Trad, & Magisterium (esp. papacy—successor, shepherd, vicar, servant,…) Unity in uniformity or diversity Equal or identical St. Paul & Pope Paul VI on diversity & unity Examples of the many faces of diversity Liturgy as a special example Greatest threat to unity & individuality/diversity Implications for your life; your thoughts

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Article 17: The Bonds of Unity Unity is retained through bonds Visible—faith, worship, & leadership Invisible—greatest is love of God Unity of Faith Creeds (how a visible sign of unity?; of what?) Nicene Creed (4th century) Councils of Nicaea & Constantinople; Arianism Apostles Creed (200 ad) Simple Roman baptismal statement; Gnosticism Other sources Catechism, Bible, Canon Law, schools, parishes, Athanasian Creed…

Article 17: Bonds of Unity cont. Unity of Worship Worship unites us especially the seven Sacraments Eucharist – sign & instrument = Sacrament Word, Thanksgiving, Consecration, Communion, Petitions, Penitential Other examples (Taize, …) Unity of Leadership Bishops in union with Pope Apostolic Succession – authority from apostles through Holy Orders (direct line thru laying on of hands to Jesus) Papal titles & universal authority Why can’t all Christians receive the Eucharist?

You Tube Videos: Bonds Church Unity Creeds & The Nicene Creed

Homework Read AA. 18-19 2.1 Review Questions #’s 1-4 Looking ahead… 2.1 HW #’s 1-8 due Wednesday 2.1 Quiz Thursday (AA. 16-19)

Article 18: Wounds to Unity Heresy—dogma or doctrine Contemporary society & truth (false tolerance/relativism vs. authentic diversity) Define heresy Greek etymology Schism—hierarchy esp. pope Definition Examples (Assyrian [Syria]; Oriental or Coptic [Egypt], Eastern (1054 & 1204), Greek, & Russian Orthodox Churches) History of the Eastern Schism—Pope Leo & Patriarch Michael Excommunication vs. ecumenism Close but not full communion The Church of Christ subsists or exists in the Catholic Church What, where, & why? Article 18

Article 18: Wounds to Unity cont. The Protestant Reformation 16th century breaks over practices Martin Luther (German priest, monk, & SS scholar) Indulgences, Papal Authority—Lutherans “Protestant” from Peace of Augsburg John Calvin & Calvinism—more radical Henry VIII & Anglicanism Protestant Theological principles Sola Scriptura (sacramental implications) Sola Gratia (faith & works) Catholic or Counter Reformation—2 branches Later breaks (Protestant family tree) from original three Ecumenical efforts Week of Prayer for Christian Unity—Jan 18th-25th

You Tube Videos: Wounds Fr. Barron: Why Catholics Leave the Church Fr. Barron: The One Church of Christ

Article 19: Ecumenism Catholic / Christian distinction Shared: Bible, grace, faith, hope love, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, … However: Fullness of grace, truth, & means to salvation rests in the Catholic Church Seeds & elements are found in outside “Ecclesial communities” = Protestant denominations Lack 7 valid sacraments, apostolic succession, Tradition, hierarchy Eastern Orthodox Church Not in full communion but very close Apostolic succession, 7 sacraments, & Tradition But does not recognize the full authority of the Pope Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism – all baptized are brought in union as brothers & sisters in Christ, though imperfectly Article 19

Article 19: Ecumenism cont. The Ecumenical Movement Ecumenism is the effort to restore unity among Christians Immediate Goals Better mutual understanding--DIALOGUE Cooperate in various fields Ultimate Goal—Pope John Paul II Return all Christians to visible unity & full communion Church fully committed—Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism Professional & non-professional work needed 1965 dialogue between Pope Paul VI & Athenagoras I JP II on martyrdom in Ut Unum Sint Theology of martyrdom—Oscar Romero, Martin Luther King Jr., Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Elizabeth of Russia, Lucian Tapiedi, … Daily evangelical attitude—know, be open, & listen Article 19

Article 19: Ecumenism cont. Essential Elements of the Movement Toward Unity Holiness through constant renewal Conversion of the heart Praying for unity with other traditions Deepening knowledge of other traditions Ecumenical method formation, especially clergy Ecumenical dialogue & meeting of theologians as well as non-professionals Collaboration in ministries of service to humanity CPK FD CH

You Tube Videos: Ecumenism Papal-Syrian Orthodox Ecumenical Dialogue Ecumenism: An Episcopalian View

You Tube Videos: Ecumenism Pope Francis: Ecumenism of Blood: Week of Prayer For Christian Unity Paul VI & Athenagoas I, Jerusalem 1964

Homework 2.1 HW #’s 1-8 due Wednesday 2.1 Quiz Thursday (AA. 16-19) 2.1 Review Questions #’s 5-8 2.1 HW #’s 1-8 due Wednesday 2.1 Quiz Thursday (AA. 16-19)