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The document outlines the significance of the Church, emphasizing its role as an assembly of believers founded by Christ, with a focus on its apostolic foundation through the Twelve Apostles. It details the contributions of each apostle to the early Church and highlights the Church's mission, character, teachings, and descent as apostolic. Additionally, it discusses the Church's salvific mission, emphasizing the importance of community, safety, and the governance of the Church through its appointed leaders.

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2 – GRADE 11

LESSON 1: The Various Names and Images of the Church


SOME FAMOUS CHURCH
• Basilica of St. Martin of Tours – Taal, Batangas (November 11)

• National Shrine of St. Padre Pio – Sto. Tomas, Batangas (September 23)

• Minor and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno – Shrine in Quiapo Manila (January
9)

• Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaog – Pangasinan (Third Wenesday of


Easter and First Sunday of October)
• Basilica de Sto. Nino – Cebu (Every third Sunday of January)

More than building, the Church means an assembly of people. The Church is a
gathering of people who intend to pray, to worship God, to listen to God’s Word, and
to celebration the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christ founded is not a conceptual
or virtual reality. The Church is visible and vibrant organization which has existed ever
since its establishment. This Church is the one, holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
This is the Church where we belong.
What is Church?
• Church came from the Latin word “ecclesia” which means “convocation|” or
“assembly”.
• The Latin word is derived from the Greek ekkaleinn, or “to call out”.
• God is calling out to his people from different parts of the world

LESSON 2: The Apostolic Foundation of the Church


The Twelve Apostles were the primary followers of Jesus Christ, chosen by Him to
spread His teachings and establish the foundation of Christianity. They are considered
key figures in Christian theology and played a vital role in the early Church. Here are
their names with brief definitions of each:
1. Peter (Simon)
Originally a fisherman, Peter was one of the first disciples called by Jesus. He is
considered the leader of the apostles and the first pope in Catholic tradition.
Known for his boldness, Peter is famous for denying Jesus three times before His
crucifixion but later becoming a steadfast leader in the early Church.
2. James (son of Zebedee)
A fisherman and brother of John, James was one of the inner circle of Jesus'
closest disciples. He was one of the first martyrs of the Church, executed by
King Herod.
3. John (brother of James)
Own as the "beloved disciple," John was part of Jesus' inner circle and the author
of several books in the New Testament, including the Gospel of John, 1 John, 2
John, 3 John, and Revelation. He was the only apostle who is believed to have
died of natural causes.
4. Andrew (brother of Peter)
A fisherman like his brother Peter, Andrew was the first disciple called by Jesus.
He is often depicted as the one who brought people to Christ and is said to have
preached in various regions after Jesus' death.
5. Philip
Philip is known for his practical nature and is often depicted bringing Nathanael
(Bartholomew) to Jesus. He is traditionally associated with spreading the Gospel
in places such as Greece and Asia Minor.
6. Bartholomew (Nathanael)
Bartholomew is believed to be the same person as Nathanael, who was
introduced to Jesus by Philip. He is known for his straightforwardness and is
traditionally said to have preached in Armenia and other areas.
7. Matthew (the tax collector)
Before following Jesus, Matthew was a tax collector. He is traditionally credited
with writing the Gospel of Matthew and is regarded as one of the key figures in
spreading Christianity, particularly among Jews.
8. Thomas (Didymus)
Often called "Doubting Thomas" due to his initial skepticism about Jesus'
resurrection, Thomas later became a fervent believer and missionary. Tradition
holds that he traveled to India to spread the Gospel.
9. James (son of Alphaeus)
Often referred to as "James the Less" to distinguish him from James the son of
Zebedee, little is known about this apostle. He is believed to have preached in
various regions but his life is not extensively documented in the New
Testament.
10. Thaddeus (Lebbaeus or Judas, son of James)
Thaddeus is sometimes identified as Judas, the son of James, and is often
confused with Judas Iscariot. He is known for his question to Jesus during the
Last Supper, asking why Jesus would reveal Himself to them and not to the
world.
11. Simon the Zealot
Simon is called the "Zealot" either because of his former association with the
Zealot movement, which opposed Roman rule, or simply because of his
passionate devotion to Jesus. Little is known about his missionary activities.
12. Judas Iscariot
The most infamous apostle, Judas is known for betraying Jesus to the
authorities, leading to His crucifixion. After his betrayal, Judas felt remorse and
committed suicide. He was later replaced by Matthias (Acts 1:26).

These apostles were foundational in the early spread of Christianity and the
establishment of Christian communities, despite the challenges and persecution they
faced.
The true Church must have the mark of apostolicity. This means that the church is
apostolic in her mission, in character, in teachings, and in descent.
1. Apostolic mission – implies that the Church is the fulfillment of the mission of the
apostles who had been commissioned by Jesus when he said “Go into whole world and
proclaim the gospel to every creature”.
2. Apostolic in character – her organization is basically and essentially the same as
that of the Church mentioned in the Acts of the apostles. Until now, the church has
her bishops, priests, and deacons.
3. Catholic Church is Apostolic in Teaching – the church guard and proclaims the
teachings and the words taught by the apostles with the assistance of the Holy Spirit.
4. Apostolic in descent – means that Church is built and remains on the foundation
of the apostles with Christ himself as the capstone

Lesson 3: The Salvific Mission of the Church


The common line that we use to wish someone his or her well-being is “Ingat
palagi”. This has been expressive words of endearment. At the heart of these words,
we want the safety of the person we care for.
Safety is a basic human need. After the psychological human needs in
Abraham Maslow’s pyramid, safety follows (Maslow,1943). This Human need is
prominent in the school campus, No one would want physical, emotional, and
physiological harm. It is for the same reason that school’s campaign against bullying.
We want safe environment where we will be accepted and respected.
Based on the Bible and Sacred Tradition, Jesus Christ established a
community believer. We call this community His Church. One becomes a member of
the Church through baptism. It is an organized religion that Christ continues to
govern, teach, and sanctify through His appointed leaders, who are the apostles, the
bishops as the apostolic successors, the priests as the bishop’s closest collaborators,
and the deacons.
In consonance with His redemptive act, Jesus had done three things that
eventually established the framework of his church. First, He had chosen some
individuals to carry out His work. He appointed Peter to be the visible vicar. Jesus said
to Peter, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church” ( Mt 16:
18).
Second, Jesus had given Peter and the apostles the power and authority to
accomplish his work. “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven” (Mt
16:19;18:18). “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and
whose sins you retain are returned”
Third, Jesus had given instructions to Peter and the apostles regarding their task. At
the last supper. He commanded. “Do this in memory of Me”

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