The Church

• What does the term 'Church' mean in a general sense?

  Assembly or gathering
• What does a small 'c' in 'church' refer to?

  The building of the Church
• What does a capital 'C' in 'Church' signify?

  Every member of the Church
• What are the four marks of the Church?

  • One: Unites mankind through Jesus
  • Holy: Source of holiness is Jesus
  • Catholic: Universal, for everyone
  • Apostolic: Authority passed from Jesus to apostles
• What does 'One' signify in the marks of the Church?

  One God uniting mankind
• What does 'Holy' mean in the context of the Church?

  Jesus is the source of all holiness
• What does 'Catholic' indicate about the Church?

  The Church is universal and for everyone
• What does 'Apostolic' refer to in the Church's marks?

  Authority passed from Jesus to apostles
• How does St. Paul describe the Church in Corinthians 1?

  As the body of Christ
• What do Catholics believe about their role as the Body of Christ?

  They are the physical form of Jesus on earth
• How do Christians believe they become part of the Body of Christ?

  Through baptism
• What do Catholics receive through the consecrated host in the Eucharist?

  The body of Christ
• What qualities make Mary a model for the Church?

  • Discipleship: Dedicated her life to Jesus
  • Faith: Total faith in God and acceptance
  • Dedication: Gave her whole life to God
• What does the saying "Outside the Church there is no salvation" imply?

  Jesus shows how to achieve salvation
• Does the saying about salvation exclude non-Catholics?

  No, it does not exclude them
• How can people who do not know about Jesus achieve salvation?

  By living according to their conscience