Chapter 8: Lesson 3 Do now: how do you feel about this quote : “God as little, but He gives much.” (St. John Chrysostom)
The Church defends the truth – the Fathers of the Church. Chapter 8: Lesson 3 The Church defends the truth – the Fathers of the Church. Origen Tertullian St. John Chrysostom St. Jerome
Chapter 8 – Lesson 3 Heresy is a belief or collection of beliefs that rejects one or more of the revealed truths of the faith Because the Church had to combat heresy, it gave rise to the first ecumenical council.
Chapter 8 – Lesson 3 Ecumenical : Greek word meaning “of the whole world” – worldwide. Ecumenical councils: bring together the bishops of the whole world with the bishop of Rome, the pope – the successor of Peter, to guide the church in matters of faith and life in Jesus Christ