The Symbolism of Blood and Water in the Church

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What is symbolized by the blood and water flowing from the side of the crucified Jesus?

The beginning of the Eucharist tradition

The formation of the apostles

The origin and growth of the Church (correct)

Christ's birth and baptism

According to 1 Corinthians 15:17, what is emphasized as crucial to the Christian faith?

Christ's Passion

Christ's Ascension

Christ's teachings

Christ's Resurrection (correct)

What is the role of the Church in continuing Christ's saving mission for the world?

To build physical structures

To focus only on internal matters

To isolate itself from society

To be the salt of the earth and light of the world (correct)

In what way do Christians share in the blood and body of Christ during the Eucharist?

Spiritually Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the challenge for Christians today regarding Christ's Resurrection?

Living out the Gospel of the Risen Christ Signup and view all the answers

What does 1 Cor 10:16-17 highlight as a result of Christians sharing in the blood and body of Christ?

Nourishment and strength to remain one body in Christ Signup and view all the answers

What does the Church represent in relation to the Kingdom of God?

The fulfillment of the Kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What is the central sacrament of the Church that nourishes and sustains believers?

Eucharist Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the institution of the priesthood regarding the Eucharist?

It empowers priests to continue offering the Eucharist Signup and view all the answers

Which sacrament empowers bishops and priests to continue the apostolic ministry?

Holy Orders Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Church's mission according to the text?

Christ's total self-giving for our salvation Signup and view all the answers

How does the Eucharist strengthen believers?

By uniting them with Christ and one another Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge faced by believers today?

Living out the Gospel of the Risen Christ Signup and view all the answers

Why is Christ's Ascension considered a salvific event for believers?

To send the Spirit among believers Signup and view all the answers

What does the Resurrection of Christ confirm according to the text?

All that Christ has done and taught Signup and view all the answers

In the context of God's salvation, what is required from the people?

To organize and respond to God's initiative Signup and view all the answers

What is the Church awaiting in relation to Christ's second coming?

The union of God and men at the end of time Signup and view all the answers

What parallels do we see between Christ's salvific act and God's saving of His people Israel?

Both require a response from the people and a way of life as God's own Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Origin and Growth of the Church

The blood and water flowing from the crucified Jesus symbolize the origin and growth of the Church.
The Church emerges from the side of Christ, where the "wondrous sacrament of the whole Church" comes forth.

Christ's Passion and Death

The celebration of the Eucharist involves sharing in the blood and body of Christ, nurturing and strengthening believers to remain one body of Christ.
Christ's passion and death bring about salvation, and the Church continues this saving mission for the world.

Christ's Resurrection and Ascension

The Resurrection is the central Gospel message, confirming all Christ did and taught, and sharing His life with believers as adopted sons and daughters.
The challenge today is not in accepting Christ's Resurrection, but in living out the Gospel of the Risen Christ.
The Ascension is a salvific event, necessary for sending the Spirit among us, and for Christ's continued mediating on our behalf.

The Kingdom of God

Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom, but what came was the Church, representing the coming of the Kingdom.
The Kingdom is already here, but not yet in its fulfillment in glory.
The Lord's Prayer says "Your Kingdom come," acknowledging God's Kingdom is already present, but not yet fully realized.

Institution of the Eucharist

The Eucharist is the central sacrament of the Church, nourishing and sustaining believers, uniting them with Christ and one another, and strengthening them to live as His disciples.
The Eucharist commemorates Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, and is a Communion of God's people called to faith in Christ.

Institution of the Priesthood

The command "Do this in memory of me" empowers priests to continue offering the Eucharist and to act in Christ's name.
The sacrament of Holy Orders ordains bishops and priests to continue the apostolic ministry of teaching, sanctifying, and shepherding the faithful.

The Church's Birth and Mission

The Church is born primarily of Christ's total self-giving for our salvation, anticipated in the institution of the Eucharist and fulfilled on the cross.
The Church continues to await Christ's second coming and its final completion, the union of God and men at the end of time.

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Explore the significance of the blood and water flowing from the side of Jesus on the cross in relation to the origin and growth of the Church. Dive into the wondrous sacrament of the Church symbolized by Christ's crucifixion.