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

The Church Is Apostolic Section 2, Part Four: The Church Is Apostolic

Introduction The four marks of the Church One, Holy, Catholic, & Apostolic Apostolic Founded on Apostles by Jesus to continue Father’s mission Authority & power Indestructible Magisterium (Pope & bishops) transmit & interpret Divine Revelation forming Sacred Tradition Bishops are apostles through fullness of Holy Orders--laying on of hands 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 (A. 30) -- Apostolic Tradition (A. 31) -- The Successors to Peter & the Apostles (A. 32) -- The Apostolate of the Laity

Article 29: The Apostles Continue Jesus’ Mission Define apostolic Reflection: What does it mean to and for you that Jesus founded his Church upon PEOPLE 3 ways the Church is apostolic 1)Apostles + Holy Spirit = 2)Apostles 3)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?

You Tube Video: Apostolic Bp. Barron: Meaning of the Word Apostolic

Article 30: Apostolic Tradition The Church yesterday, today, & 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

You Tube Video: Apostolic Tradition Fr. Andrew Heaslip: What is Apostolic Tradition

Homework Read AA. 31-32 in the e-book for discussion tomorrow Section 2, Part 4 Review Questions 1-4 Looking Ahead: Section 2, Part 4 Quiz (AA. 29-32) Wednesday Section 2, Part 4 HW #’s 1-8 due Wednesday

Article 31: The Successors to Peter and the Apostles The episcopacy (from Peter & the Apostles) Double responsibility—V. II contribution Essential for Apostolic Succession & Apostolic Tradition & Sacred Tradition Role of Holy Orders How conferred What two things are conferred—power & character (= authority) 3 offices of a bishop—relation to royal priesthood of Baptism Levels & relationships of holy orders The papacy (from Peter) Mt. 16: 19—govern & judge individually & collegially Historical development—papa/pappas in Rome & his successors Role of Bishop or Rome (Unity) & 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 29th

You Tube Video: Successors to the Apostles Homily for the Feasts of Sts. Peter & Paul by Fr. Dominic: Successors of the Apostles

Article 32: The Apostolate of the Laity Define apostolate Connection between apostolate & apostolic Source, soul, & essential nature of the apostolate Who has as apostolate Clergy Religious Laity (positive definition) Career vs. apostolate Current apostolate “Be who you are & be it well” -- St. Francis de Sales -- History of catholic education apostolate

You Tube Video: The Lay Apostolate Cardinal Rylko: Being A Christian Lay Person Is A Vocation

Homework Section 2, Part 4 Review Questions 5-8 Study for the Section 2, Part 4 Quiz (AA. 29-32) tomorrow Section 2, Part 4 HW #’s 1-8 due tomorrow

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.