1. Is One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic
Section 2: The Church
Is One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic

2. Section 2, Part 1:
The Church Is One

3. Introduction The four Marks of the Church Oneness
Mark—essential vs. non-essential
feature/characteristic
Oneness
Trinity as source of unity
Unity does not mean uniformity but diversity
God’s love, faith, worship, & the Apostles are bonds of unity
Heresy & schism are threats to unity
Disunity we have caused necessitates ecumenical work
4 Articles
(A. 16) -- The First Mark of the Church
(A. 17) -- Bonds of Unity
(A. 18) -- Wounds to Unity
(A. 19) -- Ecumenism

4. Article 16: The First Mark of the Church
Define Marks of the Church
One Church or multiple?
Biblical evidence & tradition
Historical contradiction
Explain how/if lost an essential feature
Sources of the Church’s Unity
Holy Trinity--a two way street with the Church
Father—Call of creation
Jesus—Paschal Mystery
Holy Spirit—Mystical Body of Christ
SS, Trad, & Magisterium (esp. papacy—successor, shepherd, vicar, servant,…)
Unity in uniformity or diversity
Equal or identical
St. Paul & Pope Paul VI on diversity & unity
Examples of the many faces of diversity
Liturgy as a special example
Greatest threat to unity & individuality/diversity
Implications for your life; your thoughts

5. You Tube Videos: Marks The Four Marks of the Church
The Four Marks of the Church (Deeper)

6. Article 17: The Bonds of Unity
Unity is retained through bonds
Visible—faith, worship, & leadership
Invisible—greatest is love of God
Unity of Faith
Creeds (how a visible sign of unity?; of what?)
Nicene Creed (4th century)
Councils of Nicaea & Constantinople; Arianism
Apostles Creed (200 ad)
Simple Roman baptismal statement; Gnosticism
Other sources
Catechism, Bible, Canon Law, schools, parishes, Athanasian Creed…

7. Article 17: Bonds of Unity cont.
Unity of Worship
Worship unites us especially the seven Sacraments
Eucharist – sign & instrument = Sacrament
Word, Thanksgiving, Consecration,
Communion, Petitions, Penitential
Other examples (Taize, …)
Unity of Leadership
Bishops in union with Pope
Apostolic Succession – authority from apostles through Holy Orders (direct line thru laying on of hands to Jesus)
Papal titles & universal authority
Why can’t all Christians receive the Eucharist?

8. You Tube Videos: Bonds
Church Unity
Creeds & The Nicene Creed

9. Homework Read AA. 18-19 2.1 Review Questions #’s 1-4 Looking ahead…
2.1 HW #’s 1-8 due Wednesday
2.1 Quiz Thursday (AA )

10. Article 18: Wounds to Unity
Heresy—dogma or doctrine
Contemporary society & truth (false tolerance/relativism vs. authentic diversity)
Define heresy
Greek etymology
Schism—hierarchy esp. pope
Definition
Examples (Assyrian [Syria]; Oriental or Coptic [Egypt], Eastern (1054 & 1204), Greek, & Russian Orthodox Churches)
History of the Eastern Schism—Pope Leo & Patriarch Michael
Excommunication vs. ecumenism
Close but not full communion
The Church of Christ subsists or exists in the Catholic Church
What, where, & why?
Article 18

11. Article 18: Wounds to Unity cont.
The Protestant Reformation
16th century breaks over practices
Martin Luther (German priest, monk, & SS scholar)
Indulgences, Papal Authority—Lutherans
“Protestant” from Peace of Augsburg
John Calvin & Calvinism—more radical
Henry VIII & Anglicanism
Protestant Theological principles
Sola Scriptura (sacramental implications)
Sola Gratia (faith & works)
Catholic or Counter Reformation—2 branches
Later breaks (Protestant family tree) from original three
Ecumenical efforts
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity—Jan 18th-25th

12. You Tube Videos: Wounds
Fr. Barron: Why Catholics Leave the Church
Fr. Barron: The One Church of Christ

13. Article 19: Ecumenism Catholic / Christian distinction
Shared: Bible, grace, faith, hope love, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, …
However: Fullness of grace, truth, & means to salvation rests in the Catholic Church
Seeds & elements are found in outside
“Ecclesial communities” = Protestant denominations
Lack 7 valid sacraments, apostolic succession, Tradition, hierarchy
Eastern Orthodox Church
Not in full communion but very close
Apostolic succession, 7 sacraments, & Tradition
But does not recognize the full authority of the Pope
Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism – all baptized are brought in union as brothers & sisters in Christ, though imperfectly
Article 19

14. Article 19: Ecumenism cont.
The Ecumenical Movement
Ecumenism is the effort to restore unity among Christians
Immediate Goals
Better mutual understanding--DIALOGUE
Cooperate in various fields
Ultimate Goal—Pope John Paul II
Return all Christians to visible unity & full communion
Church fully committed—Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism
Professional & non-professional work needed
1965 dialogue between Pope Paul VI & Athenagoras I
JP II on martyrdom in Ut Unum Sint
Theology of martyrdom—Oscar Romero, Martin Luther King Jr., Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Elizabeth of Russia, Lucian Tapiedi, …
Daily evangelical attitude—know, be open, & listen
Article 19

15. Article 19: Ecumenism cont.
Essential Elements of the Movement Toward Unity
Holiness through constant renewal
Conversion of the heart
Praying for unity with other traditions
Deepening knowledge of other traditions
Ecumenical method formation, especially clergy
Ecumenical dialogue & meeting of theologians as well as non-professionals
Collaboration in ministries of service to humanity
CPK FD CH

16. You Tube Videos: Ecumenism
Papal-Syrian Orthodox Ecumenical Dialogue
Ecumenism: An Episcopalian View

17. You Tube Videos: Ecumenism
Pope Francis: Ecumenism of Blood: Week of Prayer For Christian Unity
Paul VI & Athenagoas I, Jerusalem 1964

18. Homework 2.1 HW #’s 1-8 due Wednesday 2.1 Quiz Thursday (AA. 16-19)
2.1 Review Questions #’s 5-8
2.1 HW #’s 1-8 due Wednesday
2.1 Quiz Thursday (AA )