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MARKS & MODELS OF THE CHURCH
OR: Unity in Diversity
Marks & Models
Nicene Creed:
I believe in one God …I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ …I believe in the Holy Spirit …I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
6 Models by Avery Cardinal Dulles, SJ:
Church as:1) Herald: Proclaims the Gospel of Jesus2) Communion: United by Christ in the Eucharist3) Institution: A visible, hierarchical structure4) Sacrament: A Living Symbol of God’s love for the world5) Servant: Sent to serve, esp. the poor and marginalized6) Community of Disciples: Gathered around Christ the teacher
One Church
Church is one because of her Source (Father) Founder (Son: Christ) Soul (Holy Spirit)
Unity, not uniformity Wounds to unity
Heresy, schism Ut sint unum (Jn. 17.11)
Fullness of the means of salvation (UR 3)
The one, the only … the symbol of unity Communion Model: People of God united in the Spirit
Community of disciples Model: the equality of our call and mission
Holy Church
Christ, the head of the Church … handed himself over for her so as to sanctify her (Eph. 5.23-26)
United with Christ, the Church becomes sanctifying (cf. CCC 824)
Saints … sancta Holy people … holy things
The weeds remain mixed with the wheat until the end of time (Matt 13.24-30)At the burning bush God said: Do not
come near! Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. (Exodus 3.1-6) Sacrament Model: celebration of holy
words and actions (liturgy) is the center of life
Catholic Church
“Where Christ Jesus is, there is the Catholic Church” (2nd
cent. St Ignatius of Antioch) Church has been sent out to
the whole world Inculturation – principle
Diversity within unity Local Churches (dioceses) are
fully catholic through their communion with the Church of Rome which presides in love (cf. CCC 833-4)
Institution Model: structure, functions, practices make visible the union of those committed to the Lord Jesus
catholic: καθολικός (katholikos), means "universal“- from Greek words
κατά ("about“) and όλος ("whole“)
Apostolic Church
He who hears you hears me (Luke 10.16)
Church is built on the foundation of the Apostles (Eph. 2.20)
With the help of the Holy Spirit, the Church keeps and hands on the teaching of the Apostles
Taught, sanctified, and guided by the Apostles through their successors: the college of Bishops united by the Bishop of Rome
Herald Model: proclaiming the Word God, especially from Sacred ScripturesServant Model: announcing the Kingdom of God in word and deed to all, esp. the poor and oppressed
3d Model of a medieval church -gothic style
THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH
OR: Proclaiming the Kingdom
The Church’s Job Description?
1) Go, make disciples of all nations
2) Baptizing them
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
3) Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
Jesus’s parting instructions for his disciples Matthew 28.19-20
All that I have commanded= Kingdom of God
The rule of God on earth whereby we are Reconciled with God
healing the wounds of sin that separate us from God
Formed into a loving communitybringing diverse people into loving, supportive relationships
Sent to serve in word and deedcalling us to do works of charity/love (caritas)
calling us to love those most in need of love
the alienated
the marginalized
Sent to serve In word: New Evangelization In deed: Catholic Social Teaching [separate ILM
module]
Trust Curiosity Openness Seeker Disciple Apostle
Passive – three pre-conditions
Active – three stages of growth
Threshold conversation“I'd like to hear about your relationship (journey) with God to this point, so I can help better.“
Book for “Catholic On Purpose”
RCIA
a set of rites + catechesis for adults (age of reason reached) 3 groups:
Not baptized Baptized non-Catholic Non-catechized Catholic
4 stages:Accept • Pre-catechumenate
Elect • Catechumenate
Initiate • Enlightenment & Purification• Mystagogy
“Go, [the Church] has been sent.”
What does Holy Mass have to do with Church’s mission?
At Mass: 1) We recall Christ’s life and message2) We encounter Christ 3) We are nourished by Christ 4) So that we can bring Christ to others
MASS = Mission
Last words of Mass by deacon, priest, or bishop: “Ite, Missa est.”
We are sent out to bring Christ to the world, to proclaim the kingdom
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