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

2. The Church Is Apostolic
Section 2, Part Four:
The Church Is Apostolic

3. Introduction The four marks of the Church
One, Holy, Catholic, & Apostolic
Apostolic
Founded on Apostles by Jesus to continue Father’s mission
Authority & power
Indestructible
Magisterium (Pope & bishops) transmit & interpret
Divine Revelation forming Sacred Tradition
Bishops are apostles through fullness of Holy Orders--laying on of hands
Pope has supreme power as Peter did
Laity share in the apostolate of evangelization through union with Christ
Four articles
(A. 29) -- The Apostles Continue Jesus’ Mission
(A. 30) -- Apostolic Tradition
(A. 31) -- The Successors to Peter & the Apostles
(A. 32) -- The Apostolate of the Laity

4. Article 29: The Apostles Continue Jesus’ Mission
Define apostolic
Reflection: What does it mean to and for you that Jesus founded his Church upon PEOPLE
3 ways the Church is apostolic
1)Apostles + Holy Spirit = 2)Apostles
3)Original teaching is passed on by teachers
Etymology of apostles--apostolos
Who is an apostle; was Paul
What it means to be sent (Jesus & apostles)
Effect(s) of being sent by Jesus—P. & A.
Early Church examples of Peter, Paul, …
Reflection: Am I an apostle?

5. You Tube Video: Apostolic
Bp. Barron: Meaning of the Word Apostolic

6. Article 30: Apostolic Tradition
The Church yesterday, today, & always
Historicism, Empiricism/Rationalism, or Sacred Tradition
Definition & etymology of Sacred Tradition--tradere
Organic development
Creation/Revelation  O (T)  W (T)  B (S)
Apology: Word of God(R) = SS + Tradition
Elements not in SS—canon, trinity, modern, …
Apostolic Succession => Magisterium
Emergence of the episcopacy-bishop
Clement of Rome to Corinthians c. 96 ad
Ecclesial dimension of faith as proof of Tradition
Subject – Object distinction: creed for example

7. You Tube Video: Apostolic Tradition
Fr. Andrew Heaslip: What is Apostolic Tradition

8. Homework Read AA. 31-32 in the e-book for discussion tomorrow
Section 2, Part 4 Review Questions 1-4
Looking Ahead:
Section 2, Part 4 Quiz (AA ) Wednesday
Section 2, Part 4 HW #’s 1-8 due Wednesday

9. Article 31: The Successors to Peter and the Apostles
The episcopacy (from Peter & the Apostles)
Double responsibility—V. II contribution
Essential for Apostolic Succession & Apostolic Tradition & Sacred Tradition
Role of Holy Orders
How conferred
What two things are conferred—power & character (= authority)
3 offices of a bishop—relation to royal priesthood of Baptism
Levels & relationships of holy orders
The papacy (from Peter)
Mt. 16: 19—govern & judge individually & collegially
Historical development—papa/pappas in Rome & his successors
Role of Bishop or Rome (Unity) & Vicar of Christ (Pastor)
Relation to College of Bishops--Communion as a unique notion of power
Peter’s qualifications
Feast of Peter and Paul—June 29th

10. You Tube Video: Successors to the Apostles
Homily for the Feasts of Sts. Peter & Paul by Fr. Dominic: Successors of the Apostles

11. Article 32: The Apostolate of the Laity
Define apostolate
Connection between apostolate & apostolic
Source, soul, & essential nature of the apostolate
Who has as apostolate
Clergy
Religious
Laity (positive definition)
Career vs. apostolate
Current apostolate
“Be who you are & be it well” -- St. Francis de Sales --
History of catholic education apostolate

12. You Tube Video: The Lay Apostolate
Cardinal Rylko: Being A Christian Lay Person Is A Vocation

13. Homework Section 2, Part 4 Review Questions 5-8
Study for the Section 2, Part 4 Quiz
(AA ) tomorrow
Section 2, Part 4 HW #’s 1-8 due tomorrow

14. 1. What does it mean to and for you that Jesus Christ founded his Church upon PEOPLE?
2. What does it mean for an apostle that he is SENT?
3. Are YOU and apostle, why or why not?
4. What does it mean to say that faith is both OBJECTIVE/ECCLESIAL and SUBJECTIVE/PERSONAL?
5. In your opinion, what are the SOURCE(S) of revelation; why?
6. Discuss the relationship between truth/knowledge and Historicism, Empiricism, Rationalism, and Sacred Tradition.
7. Discuss the relationship chain between Jesus Christ, the Apostles, the episcopacy, the papacy, Holy Orders, Apostolic succession and Sacred Tradition.
8. What is the connection between apostolic and apostolate?
9. How is an apostolate distinct from a career?
10. Do you have an apostolate; why or why not; discuss it.