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Part I:
The Mission of the
Catholic Church
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believers

777 The word "Church" means "convocation." It designates the assembly of those whom God's Word
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"convokes," i.e., gathers together to form the People of God, and who themselves, nourished with the Body
of Christ, become the Body of Christ.

778 The Church is both the means and the goal of God's plan: prefigured in creation, prepared for in the Old
Covenant, founded by the words and actions of Jesus Christ, fulfilled by his redeeming cross and his
Resurrection, the Church has been manifested as the mystery of salvation by the outpouring of the Holy
Spirit. She will be perfected in the glory of heaven as the assembly of all the redeemed of the earth.

779 The Church is both visible and spiritual, a hierarchical society and the Mystical Body of Christ. She is one,
yet formed of two components, human and divine. That is her mystery, which only faith can accept.

780 The Church in this world is the sacrament of salvation, the sign and the instrument of the communion of
God and men.
What is the Church?
● The word “Church” has several
meanings:
○ A building where people gather
to worship
○ The entire people of the God
throughout the world
○ The diocese (Local Church)
○ The assembly of believers
gathered for the celebration of
the liturgy.

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Founded by Christ
● Jesus laid the foundation for the Church
● Jesus provided the basic structure for the Church
by choosing the twelve Apostles with Peter as
their head.
● Today, the Bishops are the successors of the
Apostles and the Pope is the successor of Saint
Peter. (Apostolic Succession)
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The Mission of the Church
● The word “Church” means “convocation” - a gathering called together by another person or
group.
○ So, the Church refers to those who have been called together by God’s Word, Jesus Christ.
○ The purpose of the Church is to proclaim the Good News that through Christ, sin and death have been
overcome and humanity’s broken relationship with God has been restored.
● The Church is both the means and the goal of God’s plan.
○ The Church is the means because God uses the Church and Her members to proclaim the Good News in
word and in deed.
○ The Church is the goal because through the aid of the Holy Spirit, the members of the Church live
together in such a way as to participate in God’s plan to Make the Kingdom of God present in the
world.
● “...the Church in this world is the sacrament of salvation, the sign and instrument of the
communion of God and men.” (CCC, 780)
Consider & Discuss

What is a sacrament?
love for us something thatpoints us to god
A of God's grate
sign
Can you name a sacrament other than the “Seven Sacraments” that fits this
description?
kindness friendship

How can we call the Church a “sacrament?”

The Church reminds us of God
Scriptural Images
of the Church
● The People of God (1 Peter 2:9)
○ Like the Chosen People, the
Church enjoys a special
relationship - Covenant with
God.
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The Body of Christ
Christ is thetheod
● From St. Paul (1 Cor 12:12, 27 and Eph 4:15)
● Image emphasizes intimacy of Christ’s
relationship to the Church
○ Christ is the head, the Church is His Body
● Also describes unity within the diversity of
the Church
○ All parts serve their purpose. None is
unneeded.
● Also illustrates how Christ has entrusted the
Church and the individual members with the
task of making Him known in the world.
Prayer of St.
Teresa of Avila
Christ has no body now on earth
but yours; no hands but yours; no
feet but yours.

Yours are the eyes through which

the compassion of Christ must look
out on the world.

Yours are the feet with which He is

to go about doing good.

Yours are the hands with which He

is to bless His people.
 Temple of the Holy Spirit
● From St. Paul (1 Cor 3:16-17)
● The Temple was the place where God was present
in a special way. So, the Holy Spirit is present in
the Church in a special way.
○ What the soul is to the Body, the Holy Spirit is to
the Body of Christ, the Church (St. Augustine)
○ Also, the Holy Spirit dwells in each member of the
Church.
● The Holy Spirit is the source of the Church’s life,
unity, gifts, and charisms.
○ Charisms are special graces of the Holy Spirit given
to the members of the Church for the good of the
Church and the world.

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The Marks
of the
Church
The 4 Marks of the Church
● The Nicene Creed names 4 characteristics or “marks” of the Church
○ The Church is one: she acknowledges one Lord, confesses one faith, is born of one Baptism, forms only
one Body, is given life by the one Spirit, for the sake of one hope , at whose fulfillment all divisions will
be overcome.
○ The Church is Holy: the Most Holy God is her author; Christ, her bridegroom, gave himself up to make
her holy; the Spirit of holiness gives her life. Since she still includes sinners, she is "the sinless one made
up of sinners." Her holiness shines in the saints; in Mary she is already all-holy.
○ The Church is catholic: she proclaims the fullness of the faith. She bears in herself and administers the
totality of the means of salvation. She is sent out to all peoples. She speaks to all men. She
encompasses all times. She is "missionary of her very nature"
○ The Church is apostolic. She is built on a lasting foundation: "the twelve apostles of the Lamb." She is
indestructible She is upheld infallibly in the truth: Christ governs her through Peter and the other
apostles, who are present in their successors, the Pope and the college of bishops. (CCC, 866-869)
One
● Every Christian shares the beliefs that we are all Children of God.
● The Foundation of the Church is the Holy Trinity, so the unity of the
Church reflects the Unity of the Trinity
● The Catholic Church is unified through the leadership of the Pope.
○ Our union with the Pope is a visible sign of our unity.
Holy
● To be holy is to be united with God.
● The Church with Christ as her head and the Holy SPirit to guide her strives
to be holy.
○ We strive for holiness, but we are not there yet - all members of the
Church are sinners whose personal sin affects the holiness of the
Church.
● The Church raises up men and women as examples of holiness to
encourage us - we call these women and men Saints.
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The Catholic Church is said to be “comprehensive” because she contains
all that is needed for salvation:
○ The complete Revelation of God
○ All the Sacraments
○ The teaching authority of the Magisterium
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● The Church is said to be “universal” because she has a mission from Jesus
Christ to the whole human race - in all times and places. 1
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● The Church is founded on the Apostles and continues to be led by the Apostles through their
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○ Apostolic Succession (Interesting website)
● Since the authority of the Pope and Bishops has been passed on from the Apostles, the Holy
Spirit grant them the gift of infallibility when they are speaking definitively on matters of faith
and morals. incapable of error when
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○ Not everything said by the Pope and the bishops is infallible, but Catholics take their
teachings seriously because of the special charism they have been given for teaching the
truth.
● Many non-Catholics have issues with Apostolic Succession and infallibility but these truths are
firmly rooted in Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
The Precepts of the Church
Refer to “very necessary minimum” that will guarantee that we grow in love of
God and neighbor.

1. Attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation and rest from
unnecessary work on these days.
2. Confess your sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance at least
once a year.
3. Receive the Eucharist at least during the Easter Season.
4. Observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.
5. Help provide for the material needs of the Church according to your
ability. church
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 Part II:
The Organization of the
Catholic Church
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The Catholic Church and Other Religions
● Salvation comes only through belief in Christ as the only Son of God.
○ Other religions, since they do not acknowledge this cannot be true means of
salvation.
○ However, many non-Christians live their faith more seriously than Christians
live our faith and some, like Jews and Muslims, worship the same God.
● We recognize the authentic search for God in other religions and those people
who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ or His Church but seek God
with a sincere heart and do His will, may achieve salvation.
● We have been directed by Christ to make His message known to the whole world,
but we cannot force people to accept it. (There were times in history when this
was done, but it was wrong.)
Judaism and Islam Abrahamic Religions
● We recognize that the Jewish faith already has a special relationship with God
through the Old Covenant.
○ They are God’s Chosen People, our spiritual ancestors.
○ Christianity rose out of Judaism - Jesus, Mary, all the Apostles were Jews.
● We recognize that the Muslims trace their origin back to Abraham and
acknowledge only one God.
○ They acknowledge Jesus as a prophet but not as the Son of God.

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Catholics and Other Christians
● We view non-Catholic Christians as our brothers and sisters in Christ.
○ “Separated brethren” who lack full communion with us.
● Separations due to differences on:
○ Whether both Scripture and Tradition transmit God’ Revelation
○ The centrality of the Eucharist.
○ The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist Symbolic
○ The Role of the Pope don't think has authority over then
pope
● We are called to accept other Christians as
our brothers and sisters in Christ.
● We have been working since Vatican II to
strengthen the communion and ultimately
restore the unity between the Catholic
Church and other churches.
● The movement to restore Christian unity is
called Ecumanism.
Consider & Discuss

Have you ever discussed your beliefs/practices with a non-Catholic or

non-Christian friend? What differences stood out?
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why is
In most areas people were born and
raised with certain beliefs and they may
find it hard to switch and adjust to a
new way of thinking
Roles in the Catholic
Church
● The Catholic Church has a
well-defined organization and
leadership structure. The Heirarchy
● All members of the Church are
called to a different role within
the Church.
The Lay Faithful
(Laity)
● Refers to people not ordained or in
a consecrated state of life.
○ Vast majority of the Church.
● Through Baptism, laity share in the
priestly, prophetic, and kingly office
of Christ.
Their job is to make the
Kingdom of heaven
known
Consider & Discuss

What are ways that the textbook says laity share in the priestly, prophetic, and
kingly offices of Christ? How do you see this applying to you in your life as a high
school student?
Consecrated Life
● To consecrate means to set aside
for a holy purpose. People who live
in consecrated life have dedicated
their lives to God to pursue a more
intimate relationship with him.
● Can take a variety of forms such as:
○ Hermits a personwho separates themselvesto
○ Consecrated Virgins and growcloser
to God
Widows
○ Religious life
Religious Life
● People who make lifelong
commitments to belong to a
religious community
● Profess 3 vows called the
Evangelical Counsels:
○ Poverty lives as simple aspossible don'tacquire
○ Chastity Parity don'tenterintosexuallatte
○ Obedience Tolisten cooperatewiththecommunity
○ Sometimes others as well
● Women are called sisters or nuns
● Men are called brothers, friars or
monks. Some are ordained as
priests.
Ordained Ministry
● Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, men are consecrated to special
roles of service in the Church
○ Deacons: Ordained for the purpose of service and works of charity.
Also has a sacramental role.
■ Transitional vs. Permanent always a deaco
I ● Married men can be permanent deacons
○ Priests: Are coworkers with their bishops, providing spiritual
leadership and celebrating the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist.
celebrate to
○ Bishops Ethanpriestcan
Bishops
● Bishops are the direct successors of the Apostles.
● They are the chief catechists and pastors for a region called a diocese.
○ Define Catechist:

someone who teaches theessentials ofChristian faithandmorals

○ Define Pastor:
The Head of a Parish a Catholic Church

The priestwho is responsible for the spirtical welfare of a group ofpeople

● Together with the Pope, all the bishops of the Church form the
Magisterium.
○ Define Magisterium
The official teaching authority of thechord
 The ma church of a diocese
● What is a Cathedral?
the church where a bishop serves it is made a cathedral by the bishops
choir
● What is an Archbishop?
The head bishop priest of a archdiocese

● What is a Cardinal?
A bishop who
canelect the advise him
pope

● What is the College of Cardinals?

Allthe cordials grouped together
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Notre Dame
Cathedral,
Paris
The Pope
● As the direct successor of St. Peter, he leads
the Church on earth.
● Titles:
○ Bishop of Rome

Bishop of the diocese of Rome

● Vicar of Christ

To stand in place of Jesus

He is Christ's representatie on Earth
● Universal Pastor

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 Part III:
Mary, Mother of the Church
Mary and the ● As Catholics we affirm the truth the
Catholic Mary is the Mother of the Church
○ See John 19: 26-27
Church ● Mary’s “yes” to the angel Gabriel
embraced all that Jesus said and did.
○ She supported him in everything
● Her role in God’s plan continues
through to today.
● Define: Theotokos - God bearer
refer toMar as the
Mother of God
The Four Marian Dogmas
Read this article on the Four Marian Dogmas and briefly summarize each one.

1 Divine Motherhood Mary is the mother ofGod

2 Perpetual Virginity Mary was always a virgin Exclusiverelateshopwith
God
Immaculate Concepts Mary was conceived without original sin

Assumption Mary went to heaven

body soul when she died
Marian Apparitions
● Throughout history there have been a number of time when it has been
reported that Mary has appeared to one or more members of the
faithful.
○ The Church does not require belief in any apparition or other private
revelation.
○ But some of these have been deemed “worthy of belief.”
● The three most famous are Guadalupe, Lourdes, & Fatima
Our Lady of Guadalupe
● Mexico, 16th Century
○ Mary appeared to a poor Aztec peasant
named St. Juan Diego telling to go to the
local bishop and have him build a shrine
to her on a local hill.
○ After the bishops lack of belief, Mary
provided Juan Diego with the famous
image as proof of her apparition
Our Lady of
Lourdes
● France, 19th Century
○ Mary appeared to a poor
girl named St. Bernadette
Soubirous numerous times
○ After praying the Rosary
with the girl, the woman
finallyidentified herself as
“The Immaculate
Conception”
○ A spring of water, credited
with miraculous healings
began to flow from the
grotto where Mary
appeared.
Our Lady of Fatima
● Portugal, 20th Century
○ Mary appeared to 3 young children.
○ Asked the children to pray the rosary
for world peace, for the end of World
War I, for sinners, and for the
conversion of Russia.
Consider & Discuss

What common factors can you see in these three apparitions?