2. A Study Of The Foundational Doctrines Of The Catholic Church

3. Apostolic Succession How does one have a dialogue, in prayer, with Christ, who gave Peter the “keys to the Kingdom of Heaven” (which have reached you through apostolic succession), giving him power to “bind and loose” all? (Crossing The Threshold of Hope, His Holiness John Paul II, 1994, p. 15)

4. Apostolic Succession Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

5. Christ Speaking Through The Apostles & Prophets By The Holy Spirit John 15:26-27 "But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

6. Christ Speaking Through The Apostles & Prophets By The Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.

7. Christ Speaking Through The Apostles & Prophets By The Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:3-6 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:

8. Christ Speaking Through The Apostles & Prophets By The Holy Spirit Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 1 Corinthians 14:37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

9. Christ Speaking Through The Apostles & Prophets By The Holy Spirit 2 Peter 3:2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,

10. Jesus, The Rock On Which The Church Is Built 159. Why is the Catholic Church apostolic? 159. Why is the Catholic Church apostolic? The true Church is apostolic because it is the Church Christ founded upon the apostles, and especially upon Peter whom He called the Rock on which the Church would be built. The supreme power of Saint Peter in the Church has been passed down through the unbroken line of his successors in the see of Rome. The true Church is apostolic because it is the Church Christ founded upon the apostles, and especially upon Peter whom He called the Rock on which the Church would be built. The supreme power of Saint Peter in the Church has been passed down through the unbroken line of his successors in the see of Rome. (New Baltimore Catechism and Mass, Father Francis J. Connell, 1949, p.90) (New Baltimore Catechism and Mass, Father Francis J. Connell, 1949, p.90)

11. Jesus, The Rock On Which The Church Is Built The office of St. Peter, as head of the Church, did not end with his death, for a head and centre of unity is necessary at all times in the Church destined to last for ever as Christ founded it. The office of St. Peter, as head of the Church, did not end with his death, for a head and centre of unity is necessary at all times in the Church destined to last for ever as Christ founded it. (Advanced Catechism of Catholic Faith and Practice, Rev. Thomas J. O’Brien, 1922, p. 61) (Advanced Catechism of Catholic Faith and Practice, Rev. Thomas J. O’Brien, 1922, p. 61)

12. Jesus, The Rock On Which The Church Is Built Matthew 16:16-19 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."17 Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. Matthew 16:16-19 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."17 Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

13. Jesus, The Rock On Which The Church Is Built Matthew 16:16-19 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." NKJV Matthew 16:16-19 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." NKJV

14. Jesus, The Rock On Which The Church Is Built ROCK 1. petra denotes "a mass of rock," as distinct from petros, "a detached stone or boulder," or a stone that might be thrown or easily moved. ROCK 1. petra denotes "a mass of rock," as distinct from petros, "a detached stone or boulder," or a stone that might be thrown or easily moved. (Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words, Copyright (c) 1985, Thomas Nelson Publishers) (Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words, Copyright (c) 1985, Thomas Nelson Publishers)

15. Jesus, The Rock On Which The Church Is Built 1 Corinthians 10:4 1 Corinthians 10:4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.

16. Jesus, The Rock On Which The Church Is Built Matthew 16:19 "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven." NASU "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven." NASU

17. Jesus, The Rock On Which The Church Is Built Ephesians 2:20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone,

18. A Time When Prophecy Through The Holy Spirit Would Cease 163. What is meant by the infallibility of the Catholic Church? By the infallibility of the Catholic Church is meant that the Church, by the special assistance of the Holy Ghost, cannot err when it teaches or believes a doctrine of faith or morals. (New Baltimore Catechism and Mass, Father Francis J. Connell, 1949, p.93)

19. A Time When Prophecy Through The Holy Spirit Would Cease 125. When does the Church teach infallibly? The Church teaches infallibly 1st, When it speaks through the Pope and Bishops united in general council, or, 2nd, Through the Pope alone when he proclaims to all the faithful a doctrine of faith or morals. (Advanced Catechism of Catholic Faith and Practice, Rev. Thomas J. O’Brien, 1922, pp. 65-66)

20. A Time When Prophecy Through The Holy Spirit Would Cease 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.

21. A Time When Prophecy Through The Holy Spirit Would Cease 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.

22. A Time When Prophecy Through The Holy Spirit Would Cease PERFECT 1. teleios signifies "having reached its end" (telos), "finished, complete perfect." ( Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words, Copyright (c)1985, Thomas Nelson Publishers)

23. A Time When Prophecy Through The Holy Spirit Would Cease “Later Galileo began to teach this new doctrine and was brought before the court of Inquisition with Pope Paul V as the chairman. He condemned Galileo as a heretic for as he said, “teaching contrary to the sacred and divine scripture.” (Catholic Encyclopedia)