1. The Mission of Jesus Christ Continues in the Church Ecclesiology

2. Introduction to the Book (p.7)  Our study  Similar  Unique  Parts of you involved  Most important part  Author’s experience  Will it be yours?

3. Introduction to Section 1, Part 1: The Origin of the Church (pp. 9- 19)  Where did the Church come from  Who founded it  Was it always part of God’s plan  3 questions of 1.1  (A. 1) The Meaning of Church  (A. 2) God’s Call to Israel Foreshadows the Church  (A. 3) Christ Instituted the Church

4. Article 1: The Meaning of the Church (pp. 10-12)  Everyday definition of the Church  NT etymology of the Church  3 formal definitions of the Church  Global  (Arch)diocese  Liturgy  Separate, why or why not  How can you live each one  Church essential to God’s plan, why or why not  Begin with Jesus, why or why not  What is the Shepherd of Hermas  What does it reveal about the Church

5. Article 2: God’s Call to Israel Foreshadows the Church (pp. 13- 14)  Relationship between OT Israel and the Church  Define foreshadow  How do Abraham and Moses and their covenants do so  What about other nations  Fidelity of the Israelites  Implications for Jesus  OT images of Israel taken by NT Church  Flock, vineyard, temple, …

6. Homework  Read pp. 15-19  Review questions on p. 19; 1-4

7. Article 3: Christ Instituted the Church (pp. 15-19)  Institution in general  How did Jesus do it—W and D  Definition and role of the Incarnation  Audience  Preferential option  Helpers  Apostles vs. disciples  Complete dedication  Eucharist  Structure—hierarchy, 12  Who can be a disciple--weak  The Jewish question—Nostra Aetate (1965)

8. Homework  Review questions on p. 19; 5-6  Study for the Section 1, Part 1 Quiz (pp. 7-19) on Tuesday  Make sure Section 1, Part 1 Homework is ready to turn in Tuesday