1. Section 2: The Church (4 Parts)
Is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic (pp )

2. Section 2, Part 1
The Church Is One (pp )

3. Introduction (p. 62) The four marks of the Church Which mark here
Mark—essential vs. non feature/character.
Which mark here
Sources of unity
Unity, uniformity, and diversity
Bonds of unity
Threats to unity
Overcoming threats and effects
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 (pp. 63-65)
Define Marks of the Church
One Church or multiple ?
Biblical evidence and 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 and Pope Paul VI on diversity and unity
Examples of the many faces of diversity
Liturgy as a special example
Greatest threat to unity and individuality/diversity
Implications for your life; your thoughts

5. Article 17: The Bonds of Unity (pp. 66-69)
Unity is retained
Visible—faith, worship, & leadership …
Invisible—greatest?
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…

6. Article 17: Bonds of Unity cont. (pp. 66-69)
Unity of Worship
Worship unites us especially the seven Sacraments
Eucharist – sign and 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 through laying on of hands to Jesus)
Why can’t all Christians receive the Eucharist?
Article 17

7. Homework Read pp. 70-78 (AA. 18-19) P. 78; 1-4 Looking ahead…
HW 2.1 due Wednesday (p. 78; 1-8)
Q 2.1 Wednesday (pp ; AA )

8. Article 18: Wounds to Unity (pp. 70-74)
Heresy
Contemporary society and truth (diversity/relativism)
Define heresy
Greek etymology
Schism
Definition
Examples (Assyrian [Syria]; Oriental or Coptic [Egypt], Eastern, Greek, and 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, and why?
Article 18

9. Article 18: Wounds to Unity cont. (pp. 70-74)
The Protestant Reformation
16th breaks over practices
Martin Luther (German priest, monk, & SS scholar)
Indulgences, Papal Authority—Lutherans
“Protestant” from Peace of Augsburg
John Calvin and Calvinism—more radical
Henry VIII and Anglicanism
Protestant Theological principles
Sola Scriptura (sacramental implications)
Sola Gratia (faith and works)
Catholic or Counter Reformation
Later breaks (Protestant family tree) from original three
Ecumenical efforts
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity—Jan 18th -25th
Article 18

10. Article 19: Ecumenism (pp. 74-78)
Catholic / Christian distinction
Bible, life of grace, faith, hope love, Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Fullness of salvation rests in the fullness of truth in Catholic Church; seeds and elements are found in others
“Ecclesial communities”
Lack seven valid sacraments, apostolic succession, Tradition, central hierarchy
Eastern Orthodox Church
Not in full communion but very close
Apostolic succession and seven sacraments
But does not recognize the full authority of the Pope
V II. Decree on Ecumenism – all baptized are brought in union as brothers and sisters in Christ, though imperfectly
Article 19

11. Article 19: Ecumenism cont. (pp. 74-78)
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 JP II
Return all Christians to visible unity and full communion
Church fully committed—Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism
Professional and non-professional work needed
1965 dialogue between Pope Paul VI and 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, and listen
Article 19

12. Article 19: Ecumenism cont. (pp. 74-78)
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 and meeting of theologians as well as non-professionals
Collaboration in ministries of service to humanity
Article 19

13. Homework HW 2.1 (p. 78; 1-8) due tomorrow
Q 2.1 (pp ; AA ) tomorrow