Religion Chapter 1 Lesson 2

What is the Church? Building Building Community Community World-wide organization World-wide organization Channel of grace Channel of grace Mystical Body of Christ Mystical Body of Christ

Jesus founded the Church Read Mt 16:18-19 She is founded upon a profession of faith She is founded upon a profession of faith Peter was established as the visible head of the Church (Pope) Peter was established as the visible head of the Church (Pope) Jesus specifically used the word, “Church” Jesus specifically used the word, “Church” The Church has a power that extends to heaven and is stronger than the powers of hell The Church has a power that extends to heaven and is stronger than the powers of hell The Church will last until the end of time - indefectibility The Church will last until the end of time - indefectibility

Role of the Apostles in the Church They were entrusted with continuing the work of Christ. They were entrusted with continuing the work of Christ. As the first bishops, they were to teach, sanctify, and govern. This role is still upheld by all bishops. As the first bishops, they were to teach, sanctify, and govern. This role is still upheld by all bishops. The apostles were male, thus, those who receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders all must be male. The apostles were male, thus, those who receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders all must be male.

The Church of Christ Human Exists in time Exists on earth Made up of men and women Her members may sin DivineInfallibleSpotlessEternalUniversal Founded by Jesus

The Church of Christ 1. In Matthew 16:16-19, what does Jesus mean when He says He will build His church? When Jesus said he will build his Church, he meant that the Church is built by God and is of divine, not human origin. She will have the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit. When Jesus said he will build his Church, he meant that the Church is built by God and is of divine, not human origin. She will have the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit. 2. What role would Peter have in this Church? Peter would be leader of the Church. Peter would be leader of the Church. 3. Why do you think Jesus gave his authority to Peter in front of the other apostles? Jesus gave his authority t Peter in front of the apostles so that all would know that the authority came directly from Jesus. Jesus gave his authority t Peter in front of the apostles so that all would know that the authority came directly from Jesus. 4. In Matthew 18:17, Jesus speaks again of his Church. What role will the Church have according to this passage? The Church has the role as final judge and arbiter. The Church has the role as final judge and arbiter. 5. Is the Church merely a human institution? The Church is not merely a human institution, but of divine origin and led by God. The Church is not merely a human institution, but of divine origin and led by God. 6. Is the Church only divine? The Church is both divine and human since it is also made up of human beings. The Church is both divine and human since it is also made up of human beings.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit traditional Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. R/ and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. R/ and you will renew the face of the earth.

Assignment for tomorrow Complete “Understanding Christ’s Church.” You will need your Bible.