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• The word “Church” (Latin ecclesia) originally meant a convocation or assembly gathered for a religious purpose.

• In Christian usage the word “church” refers to the worshipping community, the local community or “parish” and the entire universal community of believers. (CCC, 751 – 752)

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• In the Old Testament God called the In the Old Testament God called the chosen people of Israel to be his holy chosen people of Israel to be his holy people.people.

• In the New Testament, Jesus calls his In the New Testament, Jesus calls his disciples to form a community of faith disciples to form a community of faith as as the people of the New Covenant. the people of the New Covenant. Jesus inaugurates the Church through Jesus inaugurates the Church through his preaching and teaching and in His his preaching and teaching and in His total self-giving on the cross (CCC, 763 total self-giving on the cross (CCC, 763 – 766) Eph 2: 19-22– 766) Eph 2: 19-22

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HE CHOSE THE 12 DISCIPLES (Mark 3 13:19)HE CHOSE THE 12 DISCIPLES (Mark 3 13:19)8

HE AUTHORISED AND EMPOWERED THEM HE AUTHORISED AND EMPOWERED THEM TOTO TEACH, SANCTIFY & GOVERN TEACH, SANCTIFY & GOVERN

((Luke 9:1-6; Matt. 28:19-20; 18:17-18; John 20:23 Mark 16:15-16)Luke 9:1-6; Matt. 28:19-20; 18:17-18; John 20:23 Mark 16:15-16)9

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• Pope Pius XII –Encyclical on the Mystical Body, said “it is the society of those who have been baptized, and who profess the faith of Christ, and who are governed by their bishops under the visible head, the Pope, the Bishop of Rome.”

• St. Paul speaks of all Christians as members of Christ, so that with Him, they form one Mystical Body (Cf. 1 Cor 12:12-31; Col 1:18; 2:18-20; Eph. 1:22-23; 3:19; 4:13)

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This expression also refers to the communion between holy persons (sancti); that is, between those who by grace are united to the dead and risen Christ. Some are pilgrims on the earth; others, having passed from this life, are undergoing purification and are helped also by our prayers. Others already enjoy the glory of God and intercede for us. All of these together form in Christ one family, the Church, to the praise and glory of the Trinity – CCC 961-962 16

For though we live in the world we are not carrying on a worldly war, for the weapons of our warfare are not worldly but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 2 COR 10:4 17

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““MAGISTERIUM” in Latin means “duty or MAGISTERIUM” in Latin means “duty or office of Teacher”’ – used in the Church office of Teacher”’ – used in the Church to mean the “Teaching Authority” of the to mean the “Teaching Authority” of the

Church .Church .( CCC 85-87, 888-892)( CCC 85-87, 888-892)

•Comprises of The Pope and Bishops in Comprises of The Pope and Bishops in union with him;union with him;

Men & Women Consecrated their life

• Diocesan & Religious Priests – 689,245

• Deacons – 39,564

• Religious Brothers – 54,665

• Religious Sisters -721,935

• Seminarians – 58,140Total of 1,563,549

Clergies & Religious consecrated their lives to serve the Lord

Total :More than 10,000 Saints & BeatiMartyrs : Last Century 170 millions 31

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IT’S BREAK TIME !

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SHARING

• WHAT DO I LIKE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

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Nicene CreedNicene Creed

We believe in We believe in One, Holy, One, Holy, Catholic Catholic and and ApostolicApostolic

Church.Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. world to come. Amen.

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There is There is oneone bodybody and and oneone SpiritSpirit, just as you were , just as you were

called to the called to the one hope one hope that that belongs to your call, belongs to your call, one one

Lord, Lord, oneone faithfaith, , one one baptism, one Godbaptism, one God and and Father of us all, who is Father of us all, who is

above all and through all above all and through all and in all. and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6Ephesians 4:4-6

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By his grace Jesus makes the Church

holy, just as he is holy.

This doesn’t mean that each member is always holy. Jesus said there

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But the Church itself is Holy because it is

the source of Holiness and is the guardian of

the special means of grace Jesus established,

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The Holy Spirit, whom Christ the head pours out on his

members, builds, animates, and sanctifies the Church..

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Jesus’ Church is called catholic ("universal" in

Greek) because it is his gift to all

people. He told his apostles to go throughout the world and

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AUTHORITY AND INFALLIBILITY AUTHORITY AND INFALLIBILITY

• I will give you the I will give you the keys keys of the Kingdom of of the Kingdom of HeavenHeaven, and whatever , and whatever you you bind on earth will bind on earth will be bound in heavenbe bound in heaven, , and whatever you and whatever you loose loose on earth will be loosed on earth will be loosed in heavenin heaven." ."

• Matthew 16:19Matthew 16:1951

APOSTOLIC SUCCESSIONAPOSTOLIC SUCCESSION

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•“For I received from the Lord what I also handed

on to you…” 1 Cor 11:23

•“For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received”

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This is the most basic meaning of Catholic

Tradition; it is the true faith itself, given to

apostle by Christ and faithfully transmitted to each new generation.

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Everything in the Everything in the Bible?Bible?

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•The Magisterium is protected from error The Magisterium is protected from error and guided by the Holy Spirit who and guided by the Holy Spirit who

“reminds and guides to all truth” “reminds and guides to all truth” thereby thereby gives us certainty in matters of doctrine ; gives us certainty in matters of doctrine ;

(John 16:12-13)(John 16:12-13)

•“ “ and whatever you bind on earth will be and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you bound in heaven, and whatever you

loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

•Matthew 16:19Matthew 16:19

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“ “ I will give you the I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heavenkeys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and , and whatever you whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heavenbind on earth will be bound in heaven, and , and whatever you whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heavenloose on earth will be loosed in heaven." ."

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According to the teaching of the First Vatican Council and According to the teaching of the First Vatican Council and Catholic tradition, the conditions required for Catholic tradition, the conditions required for ex cathedraex cathedra teaching are as follows:teaching are as follows:

1.1. "the Roman Pontiff“"the Roman Pontiff“

2.2. "speaks ex cathedra" ("that is, when in the discharge of "speaks ex cathedra" ("that is, when in the discharge of his office as shepherd and teacher of all Christians, and his office as shepherd and teacher of all Christians, and by virtue of his supreme apostolic authority….")by virtue of his supreme apostolic authority….")

3.3. "he defines“"he defines“

4.4. "that a doctrine concerning faith or morals" "that a doctrine concerning faith or morals"

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In Catholic theology, the Latin

phrase ex cathedra, literally means "from the chair", refers to a teaching by the

pope that is considered to be

made with the intention of

invoking infallibility.

The "chair" referred to is not a literal chair, but

refers metaphorically to the pope's position, or office, as the official teacher of Catholic

doctrine: the chair was the symbol of the

teacher in the ancient world, and bishops to

this day have a cathedra, a seat or throne, as a

symbol of their teaching and governing authority

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1.1. DEPOSIT OF FAITH;DEPOSIT OF FAITH;2.2. DOGMAS; (CCC 88)DOGMAS; (CCC 88)3.3. DOCTRINES;DOCTRINES;4.4. DISCIPLINES;DISCIPLINES; 5.5. DEVOTIONS.DEVOTIONS.

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•ENCYCLICAL LETTERS;ENCYCLICAL LETTERS;•ENCYCLICAL EPISTLES; ENCYCLICAL EPISTLES; •APOSTOLIC EXHORTATIONS;APOSTOLIC EXHORTATIONS;•APOSTOLIC LETTERS;APOSTOLIC LETTERS; •APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTIONAPOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION

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•1.1. Ecclesia De Eucharistia April 17, 2003 Ecclesia De Eucharistia April 17, 2003 •2.2. Fides et Ratio September 14, 1998 Fides et Ratio September 14, 1998 •3.3. Ut Unum Sint May 25, 1995 Ut Unum Sint May 25, 1995 •4.4. Evangelium Vitae March 25, 1995 Evangelium Vitae March 25, 1995 •5.5. Veritatis Splendor August 6, 1993 Veritatis Splendor August 6, 1993 •6.6. Centesimus Annus May 1, 1991 Centesimus Annus May 1, 1991 •7.7. Redemptoris Missio December 7, 1990 Redemptoris Missio December 7, 1990 •8.8. Sollicitudo Rei Socialis December 30, 1987 Sollicitudo Rei Socialis December 30, 1987 •9.9. Redemptoris Mater March 25, 1987 Redemptoris Mater March 25, 1987 •10.10. Dominum et Vivificantem May 18, 1986 Dominum et Vivificantem May 18, 1986 •11.11. Slavorum Apostoli June 2, 1985 Slavorum Apostoli June 2, 1985 •12.12. Laborem Exercens September 14, 1981 Laborem Exercens September 14, 1981 •13.13. Dives in Misericordia November 30, 1980 Dives in Misericordia November 30, 1980 •14.14. Redemptor Hominis March 4, 1979 Redemptor Hominis March 4, 1979

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•1.1. Caritas in veritate, June 29, 2009 Caritas in veritate, June 29, 2009 ““Love in Truth” Love in Truth”

•2.2. Spe Salvi, November 30, 2007 Spe Salvi, November 30, 2007 ““In Hope, we are saved”In Hope, we are saved”

•3.3. Deus Caritas Est, January 25, 2006 – Deus Caritas Est, January 25, 2006 – “ “God is Love”God is Love”

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ENCYCLICAL LETTER LUMEN FIDEI  (light of faith)OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF 

FRANCIS TO THE BISHOPS PRIESTS AND DEACONS 

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““gates of hades will not gates of hades will not prevail against the prevail against the Church” Church” (Matt. 16:18) (Matt. 16:18) and and the Church is "the the Church is "the household of God, which household of God, which is the Church of the is the Church of the living God, living God, the pillar and the pillar and bulwark of the truthbulwark of the truth” ” (1 Tim. 3:15). (1 Tim. 3:15). 67

He guided the Israelites on their escape from Egypt

by giving them a Pillar of fire Pillar of fire to light their way across the

dark wilderness (Exodus. 13:21).

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• The Catholic Church considers all The Catholic Church considers all goodness and truth found in goodness and truth found in these religions as “a preparation these religions as “a preparation for the Gospel and given by him for the Gospel and given by him who enlightens all men that they who enlightens all men that they at length have life. (CCC 843)at length have life. (CCC 843)

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• Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience – those too may achieve eternal salvation. (CCC 847) 80

• "Although in ways known to himself God can lead those who, through no fault of their own, are ignorant of the Gospel, to that faith without which it is impossible to please him, the Church still has the obligation and also the sacred right to evangelize all men."(CCC 848)

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“So then, my beloved, obedient as you have always been, not only when I am present but all the more now when I am absent, work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Phil 2:12

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"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the

race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up

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