1. The Beginning of
the Church

2. • After his ascension, the disciples of Jesus awaited
the Spirit.
• On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came to them, and
they went out and began to preach.
• The Church was made know to the world on
Pentecost; this was the birth of the Church.
Ch 3

3. The Marks of the Church – visible signs that make
the Church what it is.
• We express these marks in the Nicene Creed
• The Church is:
– One
– Holy
– Catholic and
– Apostolic

4. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/105027354/Four-
Marks-of-the-Catholic-Church

5. The Church is ONE
The Church is One because all true members
are one in faith, one in sacraments, one in
sacrifice and are united under one visible
head.
(2 Peter 1:1)

6. The Church is HOLY
The Church is Holy because its founder and
head is holy. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to
teach and strengthen us in holiness. The
Church invites all humankind to a holy life.
(John 6:69)

7. The Church is CATHOLIC
The Church is Catholic (universal) because it
exists in all ages, teaches all nations, and
has the source of all truth.
(Mt. 28:16-20)

8. The Church is APOSTOLIC
The Church is Apostolic because it rises on the
foundation of the Apostles, with Jesus as the
head. The Church is meant to continue the
mission of Jesus in the world.

9. TERMS
1. creed
2. catholic
3. encyclical
4. ecumenical
5. ecumenical movement
6. rite
7. icon
8. evangelization
Ch 5 -7

10. 1. apostolic
2. magisterium
3. infallibility
4. pope
5. Vatican City
6. cathedral
7. diocese
8. college of
bishops
Ch 6- 8