1. CP2 Unit #9 Ecumenism Take attendance Spontaneous prayer – volunteer?
Review
Creed
Scripture
Sacraments
Liturgy
Conscience
Christian Living
Prayer
Questions?
Catholic Church
Ecumenism

2.
What is Ecumenism?
Ecumenism is an evangelizing work of the Church to unify all Christians.

3. What beliefs do we share with non-Catholic Christians?
What beliefs do we share with non-Catholic Christians?
Christian faiths share a common belief in the Trinitarian baptism - in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

4. What is the mission of the Pope?
What is the mission of the Pope?
The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church throughout the world, the successor of the Apostle Peter, and a sign of our unity.

5. How do we treat non-Catholic Christians and other faiths?
How do we treat non-Catholic Christians and other faiths?
We respect other Christians and other faiths and reject nothing that is holy and true in these faiths, but we also believe that the fullness of truth is found in the Catholic Church.

6. What does “respect other Christians and other faiths” mean?
What does “respect other Christians and other faiths” mean?
We can both recognize what we share in common and also be honest about how we differ, particularly in the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation.

7. Homework Read handout Discuss questions with parents and/or sponsor
Bring questions to class
Letter to Bishop Knestout due soon