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Section 2 The Church Is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic (pp. 61- 123)
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Section 2, Part 3 The Church Is Catholic (pp. 97- 110)
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Introduction (p. 97) Of course the Catholic Church is catholic but… What does that mean? Why/how is the Church universal 3 levels of Church Fullness of Christ and means of salvation Universal and non-Christian relationships? Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, others… Universal but diverse, not uniform East & West Catholic traditions—worship, prayer, … 4 Articles (A. 25) -- The Meaning of the Word Catholic (pp. 98-99) (A. 26) -- Catholicity: The Fullness of Christ in the Church (pp. 100-102) (A. 27) -- The Church’s Relationship with All People (pp. 102-106) (A. 28) -- Universality and Diversity (pp. 106-110)
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Article 25: The Meaning of the Word Catholic (pp. 98-99) Greek katholikos = U. Capital C or lowercase c 2 senses of fullness from Christ Salvation Mission Has it all What means of salvation does the Church have Calls all When, where, and who does the Church call—Mt. 28 Saints Cyril of Jerusalem (place, teachings, people, & healing) & Thomas Aquinas (place, people, & time )on catholic
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What Does the Word “Catholic” Mean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_X uzsDEWHQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_X uzsDEWHQ
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Article 26: Catholicity: The Fullness of Christ in the Church (pp. 100-102) Meaning of church again 3 levels of gathering (u., d., l.) Is the Church catholic on all three levels why or why not? Which level is primary if any Full presence of the Church is different than other organizations—not a summation Catholicity and the Roman diocese—communion Why is Rome (& the pope) so important—apostolic connection Sacraments as an illustration of fullness—number, coverage, and 3 categories
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Homework p. 110; 1-4 Read pp. 102-110 in the e-book for discussion tomorrow Looking ahead HW #7 and Q #7 Wednesday on Section 2, Part 3
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Article 27: The Church’s Relationship with all People (pp. 102-106) Inter-religious dialogue vs. ecumenism Catholicity = full means of salvation for all people Partial means in XTN & even non-Christian—goodness/truth Proclaim Christ as W, T, and L Openness to dialogue w/out compromising truth Closest to Judaism, then Islam, after Buddhism & Hinduism Elements to consider: history, belief/relation to Christ, mono/poly, Revelation/SS, prayer, morality, natural law, … World Day of Prayer for Peace—January Also professional dialogue What will you do on daily, local level?
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Pope Francis: Contemporary Ecumenism and Inter-religious Dialogue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEb 1eytteco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEb 1eytteco
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A. 28: Universality & Diversity Unity does not = uniformity What about universality? “Place where differences are reconciled”—Paul in Eph. 2 Communion = reconcile & embrace not compete & erase American Church or Church in America? Example of Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Catholic Churches (21) and Eastern Orthodox Church Icons, iconostasis, sign of cross, Sacraments of Initiation, clergy Diversity requires purification, transformation, & integration Example of global saints and devotions—Compostela, La Posadas, Corpus Christi, Aquinas, Louis & Elizabeth, Juan Diego, Andrew Dung-Lac, Maria Goretti, Anthony of Egypt, John Vianney, Leo I, Benedict, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Josephine Bakhita, Cyril and Methodius, the Black Madonna, Our Lady of Fatima and Lourdes Personal implications
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Byzantine Catholic Consecration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RG K3Qf0M4A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RG K3Qf0M4A
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Homework p. 110; 5-8 HW #7 due tomorrow (2.3; p. 110; 1- 8) Q #7 tomorrow (2.3; AA. 25-28; pp. 97-110
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