The Four Marks Of The Church Flashcards
(10 cards)
One
What does it mean?
One body, one church
Unity of trinity
Catholic Church united through one mass
One
Why is it important?
Division exists within Christianity with many denominations
Duty to pray for and talk to other Christian’s
Holy
What does it mean?
Set apart for a special purpose
Jesus is a source of all holiness
Church is a visible sign of holiness
Holy
Why is it important?
Get to know and love god through these opportunities
Church gives opportunity for regular prayer and scaremongers
Catholic
What does it mean?
Meaning universal
Jesus universally present
Catholic
Why is it important?
History gives evidence to strength, penance and unchanging nature it the Catholic Church
Church suffers from persecution, catholics can take personal strength from the Catholic Church in these times
Apostolic
What does it mean?
Living tradition of the apostles
Authority passed down by the pope and bishops - apostolic succession
Apostolic
Why is it important?
Magisterium guides catholics today on issues such as nuclear war , euthanasia and IVF
Duty to preserve, teach , defend and pass on faith
Explain 2 reasons why the marks of the church are important today (4)
Apostolic- church guides on today’s issues (abortion)
Catholic - go through persecution, catholics can take personal strength from the church
“The marks of the church are less significant for Christian’s today” (15)
Catholic - the church is no longer universal due to its divisions and denominations
Holy - some Christian’s feel the call to holiness only applies to those who are or want to become priests
