A Church That Is Catholic “We believe in one holy CATHOLIC and apostolic church” – Nicene Creed

ONE (Chapter 6) HOLY (Chapter 7) CATHOLIC (Chapter 8) APOSTOLIC (Chapter 9)

Read Luke 14:15-24 (p. 57)Imagine you are the director of a television series that strives to teach viewers about the Kingdom of God. For the next episode, you are depicting a scene from the parable of the great feast. Keeping in mind your goal, answer the following questions: What is the title of your television series? What will you emphasize about the parable of the great feast? How could you modernize this parable for a younger audience?

1. What is the meaning of the word ‘catholic’? 2. Why does the Church have the gift of being catholic? 3. Give examples of types or groups of people to whom the Church wants to bring the Good News. 4. What is interreligious dialogue?

Read and complete activity on p. 58

1. What is the constant challenge the Church faces? 2. What adaptations were made as the Church spread? 3. What led to a split between the Eastern and Western Churches? 4. What did the Eastern Churches come to be known as? 5. What happened to some members of the Orthodox Church who have rejoined the Roman Church? 6. Key terms to know: evangelization, Eastern Catholic Church, icon, patriarch

Jesus’s methods included healing, service, conversation, teaching, and example. Read the following passages and match each one to a method: Mark 4:1 Luke 5:12-16 John 3:1-21 John 6:1-15 John 13:3-15

1. What is the meaning of the word evangelization? 2. By what authority does the Church evangelize? 3. How important is evangelizing? 4. How does the mission of evangelizing show that the Church is catholic? 5. What is the purpose of evangelization?

Opening Song Greeting Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Leader: The Lord is with us today as we pray for the growth of our Catholic Church. Because we follow Jesus, we listen in love to all that he teaches us. Let us open our hearts to the message he gives us in the Gospel reading.

Reader 1: A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. (Read Matthew 28:16–20.) Leader: Today the words of Jesus have come into our hearts in a new and powerful way. Let us consider whether we are ready to bring the Good News to others. Reader 2: We have heard Jesus. Are we willing to do what he asks of us? All: We are ready to proclaim the Good News to others. Reader 3: Are we willing to live as Jesus taught us? All: We are ready to love God and to serve others.

Reader 4: Are we willing to bring peace to our family and friends? All: We are ready to be peacemakers. Reader 5: Are we willing to love those who are poor and in need? All: We are ready to share whatever we can. Reader 6: Are we willing to accept difficulties and suffering for the love of Christ? All: We are ready to be courageous witnesses like Jesus. Reader 7: Are we willing to serve others with joy as Jesus did? All: We are ready to serve others with joy.

Leader: Let us go in peace and joy as we bless ourselves with the sign of the victorious Christ All: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

History of the Coptic Church pt. 1 History of the Coptic Church Pt 2 1. What does the word ‘coptic’ mean? 2. From which of the three early centers of Christianity does the Coptic Church originate? 3. Which year is recognized as the start of the Coptic Church? 4. From whom is the Coptic patriarch descended? 5. What are some contributions of the Coptic Church to Christianity?

What were the 5 most important centers of Christianity in the early Church? Which emperor ruled over the Byzantine Empire? Which two brothers brought Christianity to the Slavic people? Which split caused the biggest divide between the Eastern and Western Church? Which is an example of an Eastern Church that reunited with Rome?

BBC News Statement ABC News Conclave What do you think of the Pope’s decision? Have you ever seen the conclave depicted on a fictional television show or movie?