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Benildeans For The Mission in The Church This is in line with the old testament prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah. I. Foundation / History of The Church...

Benildeans For The Mission in The Church This is in line with the old testament prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah. I. Foundation / History of The Church - Jesus Christ is one of us - Matthew 5: historical background − written based on the scope of the Church - Symbol: Human Head Lay II. Birth of The Catholic Church − The laity consists of all members who are not part of the clergy, usually including any non- ordained members of religious orders; us 1. 1st Century AD: Birth of Christianity - Call of the 12 Apostles Sinod o GK “Apostolos” one who is sent out − Pope, Church Leaders, Bishops, Priest - To spread the gospel o Witness of the Lord  Apostles Evangelists - First witnesses such as Andrew and Philip - Gospel writers  MT. 16:18 - Announce the good news o And I tell you that you are Peter, and on o Apostles this rock I will uild my church, and the ▪ Their source gates of Hades will not overcome it. Gospels - To convey God’s message that is revealed  Simeon through the life and teachings of Jesus o Simon - Good news o Cephas o Peter o Rock 1. Gospel of Mark - Gospel of the servant - Messiah serves several - The heart of this faith lies the crucifixon and purposes: resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God a. Concern the identity of Jesus as the mighty Messiah (savior) and son of God b. 2nd part of St. Mark’s gospel the  Resurrection Messiah is not here to the Roman - Core of the faith religions but to suffer as atoning  Sunday sacrifices for sins. - Lord’s day - Symbol: Lion 2. Early Christian Community 2. Gospel of St. Matthew - Devoted themselves to the apostle’s teafchings - Jesus as the King : presents Jesus as having the and fellowship to the breaking of bread and the right to the throne of David as Israel’s true King. prayers - Acts 2:42-47  Breaking of the Bread Persecution Against the Church - first mass o All other than John didn’t become a martyr − They faced persecution and opposition from various quarters  Martytdom − Their faith kept them resillient - Laying one’s life for faith  Sandherin  Catacombs − high Jewish priests - place of worship − Annas - “Breaking of the bread” − Caiphas - Descent of the holy spirit 3. Formation of The Catholic Church  Pentecost - The church considers its bishops to be the − birthday of the Catholic church successors to Jesus’ apostles − Pentecost at the upper room of Jerusalem (Acts 2:1-13)  Bishops − Episcopos − “supervisors”, overseers − Episcopate The earliest Christian Symbols, which were used to − successors to Jesus’ apostles identify and express the faith of Early Christians Conversion of Paul (Acts 9:1-19) A. Chiro (Christos) o Persecutors became one of us - “Christ” o Damascus experience - ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ▪ a situation in which someone experiences a sudden and complete change in their opinions or beliefs o Pharisee o Apostle to the gentiles o Missionary and author of the 12 epistles  Annaias B. Anchor - healed Paul from blindness - Resembles a cross - brought Paul to Barnabas - Used as a symbol of hope and was often found in the catacombs  Barnabas - St. Paul’s companion  F. Cross and Crucifix - Symbol of early Christianoty in 2nd century The bishop of Rome (pope) to the sole successor to St. Peter C. Ichthus - Martyred - Greek term for fish - “Jesus Christ, God’s son, savior” Apostolic Succession − continuous and unbroken line of succession − today’s bishops in the Catholic Church are direct successors of the Apostles (First Bishops) − Ensures the preservation and transmission − A succession that continues in an unbroken line D. Tau-rho Monogram all the way back to the apostles - Composed of 2 greek letters superimposed over each other, the Tau (written T) anf the Rho (written P) - It cleverly illustrates Christ on the cross Apostolic Church − Church founded by Jesus  Pope - Bishop of Rome − Vicar of Christ E. IHS 4. Late Antiquity - Jesus savior of humankind − Constantine saw a vision (in signo vincis) before - Jesus Homninum Salvator the battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD became - Jesus Savior of Mankind emperor of the western empire  Edict of Milan − Agreement made in February 313 AD. To treat Christians benevolently − And granting religious freedom within the Roman empire by Constantine  Council of Nicaea − Bithynian city of Nicaea (Now Iznik, Turkey) in 325 AD. a. Formulation of the first part of Nicene creed b. Mandating observance of the date of easter c. The council condemned Arius and the Arianism heresy  Theodosius I − Made Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire in 380  Nicene Creed − Summary of faith  Dogma − Unchanging truths of faith 1. Holy Trinity (Triune God) − Divine person − One God; 3 divine persons − Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 2. Nature of Jesus − Divine and Human