Wednesday, April 30, 2014
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Chapter 5 analysis
I thought about this video and saw how other people thought about Christianity as their own religion Hersey
m.youtube.com/watch?v=KPdU9b8-mWU
Chapter 5 evaluate 2
This man here argues why he doesn't need the church but we do, and how he will never return due to his experience.
ideas.time.com/2013/09/29/im-still-not-going-back-to-the-catholic-church/
Chapter 5 evaluate
This link I provide here describes the difference not only different of religion point of views but also the others see Christ.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Chapter 5 study question understandings
Study Questions
“Name the four marks of the Church. In what important statement of belief, which is prayed during Sunday Mass, are these marks mentioned?- One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
“Explain: What does it mean to say the Church is One?- The Church is under one God, we are united in one God with three bodies.
“Cite the three ways in which the Mystical Body of Christ bears witness to the unity of the Church”- unity faith, unity of birth, and unity of leadership
“Re-read the sidebar on Pope St. Leo the Great. What aspects of his story show how the Church of his day recognized the papacy and its teaching authority?”- He followed the doctrine of his time he even preserved the churches unity and adherence.
“Name the three primary types of “wounds” to unity. Which, according to the text, is the most tragic of the three?- Apostasy, heresy and schism
“. Give the two major examples of schism in the Church and the approximate period in which they occurred.”- Reformation in the 2nd century and orthodox churches
“What are some of the “elements of sanctification and truth” that the Church recognizes within the Protestant and Orthodox Churches?- Sacred Scriptures, some or all of the Seen Sacraments, the theological virtues of faith, hope, charity, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
“Describe the basic beliefs of Gnosticism. What belief system today bears resemblance to Gnosticism?”- You can only be saved through a secret and unique knowledge, not everyone will be saved. this is related to agnostic beliefs
“Explain why the followers of Arianism did not believe in the full divinity of Jesus Christ.”- They thought that nothing could be equal to a supreme God and Jesus was only a super creation.
“. Why was the Arian heresy a particularly grave threat to the unity of the Church?- HE was a priest in the Egyptian Church so he had a great knowledge of scripture and used specific passages to prove his idea.
“Apollinaris was an ardent opponent of the Arian heresy. How did he manage to slip into heresy himself ?- He denied Christ having a human mind and will, thus making him oppose the Catholic Church.
What is the meaning of Theotokos, and to whom does it apply?- Bearer of God
Why did Nestorius disagree with the title Theotokos? Explain.- He didn't believe Mary conceived God but she conceived Christ.
List four of the major Protestant reformers and the roles they each played in the schisms from the Catholic Church.- Martin Luther, John Calvin, King Henry VIII and Huldruch Zwingli all opposed the Catholic Church
What sociopolitical issues helped spur the Reformation?- The political viewers wanted to control the church and the protestant churches allowed them to do that.
Name Five saints who led reforms within the Catholic Church in the year after the Reformation.- St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Francis Xavier, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Francis de Sales.
What is ecumenism?- The task of working toward Christian unity
What is the cause of divisions within Christianity? what can we do to build "unity of life" and move toward greater Christian Unity?- We must prayer for a manifestation of unity and that Christ dwells on earth.
What must all Christians do for the sake of unity?- We must Pray for a manifestation of unity and that Christ dwells on earth
How can we say that the Church is Holy even though it is made up of sinful members? The Church is Holy in that it teaches us lessons that are necessary for redemption but its our fault as an individual to not learn from the lessons also Christ sanctifies the church
What great public act of humility did Pope John Paul II make in the year 2000?- He made a pilgrimage to Greece
Explain Christian Participate in the Holiness of Christ?- taking part in the sacraments, going to mass, and helping others.
When will the Church be Perfect?- When the church on heaven and earth combine, the second coming of Christ.
What four attributes or marks does the Church have because of her divine origin?-
Define Catholic in the general sense. Why does this word apply to the Church?- catholic means universal, and the church is available to everyone.
Describe the threefold sense in which the Church is founded on the Apostles?
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
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