One in the Spirit

“We believe in ONE holy catholic and apostolic church”

– Nicene Creed

Chapter 6

Who or what are you most thankful for, and why?

How often do you pray in thanks about it?

Thanksgiving Reflection

Read your passage and discuss how it relates to Church unity. Write a statement summarizing the unity in your passage. Choose one person to read the passage to the rest of the class. Choose one person to read the statement to the class.

Group 1: John 1:12Group 2: John 13:34-35Group 3: Matthew 18:19-20Group 4: Luke 22:19-20Group 5: John 20:22-23Group 6: Luke 24:46-49

GROUP WORK

1. How is unity achieved?2. With whom were the early Christians

united?3. How were the early Christians united?

Unity – the Catholic Church is One

1. Faith2. Worship3. Governance4. Charity

Unity Shown in the Catholic Church

1. As Catholics, what do we believe about Jesus?

2. How do we express in words the truth we believe?

3. What else do we accept as true?4. From what sources can you learn what the

pope and bishops teach?5. Which sacrament visibly unites Catholics?6. What parts of the Mass are signs of our

unity?

One in Faith & One in Worship

1. Who are the successors to the apostles?2. How do they teach us the truths of the faith?3. Who inspires them to govern the Church?

One in Governance

Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-20Answer questions in notebook

Gifts for Everyone

1. What are some other denominations?2. What is ecumenism? 3. What are some ways to reach out to people

of other faith traditions?4. Why is, “Be respectful, but be faithful” a

good motto?5. How should we respond if friends criticize

other people’s worship?

Mending the Breaks