Four Marks of the Church Flashcards
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What are the four marks of the Church?
The four marks of the Church are one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.
What does the Nicene Creed state about the Church?
The Nicene Creed states: ‘I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.’
Why is the Church considered one?
The Church is considered one because there is one God, and it reflects the unity of the Trinity.
What does the Church acknowledge regarding Baptism?
The Church acknowledges one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
How does Baptism relate to the unity of the Church?
Through Baptism, all Christians are linked in one body of the Church.
What is the significance of the Church’s one faith?
The Church has one faith as agreed in the Apostles and Nicene Creeds, unifying Christians despite differences.
Why do some people disagree that the Church is one?
There are many types of Christians, making it nonsensical to claim there is One Church. Significant differences exist between the beliefs and practices of Catholics and Quakers.
Christians often disagree, lacking the togetherness needed to be one Church.
What do some Christians believe about other denominations?
Some Christians do not seek togetherness with other denominations, believing their practices have strayed from the true message of Christianity.
Why do Catholics believe the Church is holy?
Catholics believe the Church is holy because Jesus founded it, and as it belongs to God, it is therefore holy.
Christians believe Jesus is God.
How did Jesus contribute to the holiness of the Church?
By dying on the cross, Jesus allowed sins to be forgiven and gave the Church the authority to forgive sins in his name.
What role do sacraments play in the holiness of the Church?
The Church brings the sacraments to people, which are the normal way Catholics receive God’s grace, making the Church holy as it conducts the sacraments in Jesus’ name.
How is the Church guided in its teachings?
The Church is guided in the true faith by the Holy Spirit, which guides the Magisterium and the Pope in their teachings, affirming the Church’s holiness.
Why do some people believe the Church is not holy?
Some people argue that the Church is not holy because its members have committed wrongdoings in the past, such as burning people. If the Church were truly holy, such actions would not have occurred.
What do some people say about Catholics and holiness?
Some people claim that the Church cannot be holy if some Catholics do not act in a very Christian way. If those who are part of the Church do not behave in a holy manner, it undermines the Church’s holiness.
What does ‘Catholic’ mean?
‘Catholic’ means universal. Catholics believe the Church is Catholic and important to recognize as holy because it includes people from all over the world.
Why do Catholics believe the Church is universal?
Catholics believe that Christianity is not limited to one country or people; it is for everyone in the world, making it universal and therefore Catholic.
What is the significance of the Church’s teachings according to Catholics?
Catholics believe that the Christian message is true everywhere in the universe and for all time, as God’s truth is universal and the Church will never be outdated or irrelevant.
What are the Four Marks of the Church?
The Four Marks of the Church are: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.
What do critics say about the universality of the Catholic Church?
Critics argue that there are still areas of the world where the Catholic Church has not had a significant impact, suggesting that it cannot be considered ‘universal’ as many people are not part of the Church.
What do Catholics believe about the Church’s foundation?
Catholics believe the Church was founded by Jesus through the apostles.
Who is considered the first Pope in Catholic belief?
St Peter is considered the first Pope.
What is the significance of bishops in the Catholic Church?
Bishops are the successors of the apostles, making the Catholic Church the Church Jesus intended to found.
What is ‘Apostolic tradition’?
Apostolic tradition refers to teachings passed down from the apostles to the current Pope and Bishops.
Why is Apostolic tradition important?
It ensures that the true faith has been passed down from Jesus.
