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What are the Four Marks of the Church based on traditional Christian ecclesiology?
What are the Four Marks of the Church based on traditional Christian ecclesiology?
Who is considered the source of unity in the Church according to Pope Francis?
Who is considered the source of unity in the Church according to Pope Francis?
What is the basis for the Church's oneness according to Saint Paul?
What is the basis for the Church's oneness according to Saint Paul?
In what way is the Church considered 'One' because of her founder?
In what way is the Church considered 'One' because of her founder?
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Who is described as the 'soul' of the Church according to the text?
Who is described as the 'soul' of the Church according to the text?
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What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church according to CCC 813?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church according to CCC 813?
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What does the term 'holy' mean in the context of the Church?
What does the term 'holy' mean in the context of the Church?
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Who is the successor of Peter in the context of the Church?
Who is the successor of Peter in the context of the Church?
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What is the essential unity of divine worship and sacraments in the Church?
What is the essential unity of divine worship and sacraments in the Church?
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According to Pope Francis, what is the impact of denying even the least important articles of faith?
According to Pope Francis, what is the impact of denying even the least important articles of faith?
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In what way do the identifying marks of the Church help strengthen the faith of believers?
In what way do the identifying marks of the Church help strengthen the faith of believers?
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What is the purpose of the identifying marks of the Church?
What is the purpose of the identifying marks of the Church?
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How does Pope Francis view the unity of faith and the unity of the Church?
How does Pope Francis view the unity of faith and the unity of the Church?
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What are Protestants, Orthodox, and Catholics doing in solidarity in the context mentioned?
What are Protestants, Orthodox, and Catholics doing in solidarity in the context mentioned?
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What is considered tantamount to subtracting something from the veracity of communion, according to Pope Francis?
What is considered tantamount to subtracting something from the veracity of communion, according to Pope Francis?
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In what ways can Christians work to unify as sisters and brothers in one family of God?
In what ways can Christians work to unify as sisters and brothers in one family of God?
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Study Notes
- The Four Marks of the Church are One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.
- The Church as One is based on the unity of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Its unity comes from its divine source, founder (God the Father and God the Son), and soul (God the Holy Spirit).
- Pope Francis explains that the Church's unity is essential and is shown through faith, worship, and allegiance to the Pope.
- Christians, despite divisions, are called to work towards unity in Christ as sisters and brothers in one family of God.
- The Church as Holy is set apart for a special purpose by and for God.
- The Four Marks help strengthen the faith of believers and attract unbelievers to investigate the Church further.
- Each mark has a human dimension.
- The Church's unity, holiness, universality, and apostolicity are interconnected and support each other.
- Christians are called to bring people back to the Church and the joy and confidence that comes with communion.
- The Church's teachings must be professed in their purity and integrity, and all articles of faith are interconnected.
- The unity of faith is the unity of the Church, and to subtract from the faith is to distort communion.
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Explore and discuss the concept of the Four Marks of the Church, also known as the Attributes of the Church, as expressed in traditional Christian ecclesiology. Learn about the distinctive adjectives 'One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic' and their significance in the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed.
