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What does the apostolic mission of the Church imply?
What does the apostolic mission of the Church imply?
- It fulfills the mission of the apostles commanded by Jesus. (correct)
- It focuses solely on the celebration of the Eucharist.
- It represents the Church's independence from biblical teachings.
- It is restricted to the local community only.
Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the apostles?
Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the apostles?
- Celebrating the Eucharist
- Forgiving sins
- Judging others publicly (correct)
- Baptizing
What does apostolic character mean in relation to the Church?
What does apostolic character mean in relation to the Church?
- It reflects a temporary mission focused on local evangelism.
- It means the Church's structure remains fundamentally unchanged from the early Church. (correct)
- It signifies a change in organizational structure over time.
- It indicates that the Church's organization is fundamentally different from that of the apostles.
Which statement best describes the Church's apostolicity in descent?
Which statement best describes the Church's apostolicity in descent?
In which scripture is the command for the Church to preach the gospel to all nations found?
In which scripture is the command for the Church to preach the gospel to all nations found?
What is the purpose of apostolic succession within the Catholic Church?
What is the purpose of apostolic succession within the Catholic Church?
Which apostle is identified as the foundational rock of the Church?
Which apostle is identified as the foundational rock of the Church?
What is one requirement for being considered a modern-day apostle according to the teachings?
What is one requirement for being considered a modern-day apostle according to the teachings?
Why did Jesus choose the twelve apostles from among the tribes of Israel?
Why did Jesus choose the twelve apostles from among the tribes of Israel?
What distinguishes the Catholic Church in relation to other denominations mentioned?
What distinguishes the Catholic Church in relation to other denominations mentioned?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the nature of the Church founded by Jesus?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the nature of the Church founded by Jesus?
Which group of apostles were known as the 'Sons of Thunder'?
Which group of apostles were known as the 'Sons of Thunder'?
What is the primary role of bishops within the Catholic Church?
What is the primary role of bishops within the Catholic Church?
Study Notes
The Apostolic Foundation of the Church
- The Catholic Church is founded upon the apostles
- Apostles are chosen witnesses to Jesus' life, passion, death, and resurrection
- The Church is a visible and ongoing institution, a continuation of Jesus' mission
- The Church is made up of members, with the bishops, priests and deacons reflecting the organizational structure of the early Church, as established in the Acts of the Apostles
- The Church is apostolic in its mission, its structure, its teachings, and its lineage. The Church is called to fulfill the mission of the apostles as commanded by Jesus
- The Church's teaching comes directly from Jesus through the apostles, as guided by the Holy Spirit
The Twelve Apostles
- The list of twelve apostles reflects the twelve tribes of Israel
- The apostles are the founders of the New People of God
- Peter is considered a foundational rock of the Church, specifically in Caesarea Philippi
- The apostles were given several key missions:
- Preaching the Gospel
- Celebrating the Eucharist
- Forgiving sins
- Baptizing
Apostolic Succession
- Apostles gave their authority to other bishops, continuing the transmission of authority within the Church. This is called Apostolic Succession
- Catholic bishops are part of an unbroken lineage, tracing their authority back to the original twelve apostles
- The Church guards and proclaims the teachings of the apostles and Jesus, with the ongoing guidance of the Holy Spirit
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Explore the essential role of the apostles in establishing the Catholic Church. This quiz covers the mission, structure, and lineage of the Church as it relates to the apostles and their teachings. Understand how the Church continues the mission of Jesus through its members.
