The Church: Christ’s Continued Presence and Work in the World Section 1: The Church: Christ’s Continued Presence and Work in the World

Section 1, Part 4: Images of the Church

Introduction Three articles Three images of the Church that summarize Part 4 Purpose behind these images How do the images work Analogy of a blueprint Many images but 1 Church Mystery Three articles (A. 13) -- The Church is the People of God (A. 14) -- The Church is the Body of Christ (A. 15) -- The Church is the Temple of the H.S.

Article 13: The Church is the People of God To what group do you belong? Nature of groups—reveal member Analogy for the Church group Does it? Define community—Vatican II Human nature and community Happiness and religious spirit Why is the Church the New People of God OT term Requirements for membership—old and new: birthrights Who is invited Distinct or United—How? & Why? Why do we feel alone then—analogy of a tapestry Identity as People of God—welcome booklet says …

Homework Read AA. 14-15 in the e-book for discussion tomorrow 1.4 review questions #’s 1-2 1.4 Quiz and Homework Friday

Article 14: The Church is the Body of Christ Three aspects of this image Unity, Leadership/Head, Love/Bride First understanding of the Body of Christ Transubstantiation Chalice? why? Not cup anymore? Communion with one another Analogy of the human body Special care of the body Divisions in the body Communion with one another in Christ the Head of the Body Life and unity Special implication for suffering

Article 14: The Church is the Body of Christ cont. The Body of Christ the Head (the Church) as his Bride One or two parts of the Church Why then, what reveal? Two way analogy of marriage (Eph. 5) JPII’s Theology of the Body Does love always triumph in the Body? Practical ways to live out this image Intercessory Prayer Prayer of Petition

Article 15: The Church is the Temple of the Holy Spirit Where does image come from? OT significance NT meaning The Mystical Body of Christ Define mystical Role of the Holy Spirit in general, why, how Specifically in the life and members of the Church Define virtue and list types Advocate Unique role in the liturgy Our bodies as Temples of the Holy Spirit Lesson of St. Francis and brother donkey Lesson of David, Solomon, Nathan, and Jesus

Homeowrk 1.4 review questions #’s 3-6 1.4 Quiz (AA. 13-15) and Homework (#’s 1-6) tomorrow