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Models of the church

Models of the church. By Avery Cardinal Dulles, SJ. Institution. A hierarchy of ministries Continue Christ’s mission Reflecting a need for order, unity and consistency of teaching. Mystical Communion.

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Models of the church

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  1. Models of the church By Avery Cardinal Dulles, SJ

  2. Institution • A hierarchy of ministries • Continue Christ’s mission • Reflecting a need for order, unity and consistency of teaching

  3. Mystical Communion • Mysterious and intimate spiritual union with God and each other through the Body of Christ.

  4. Sacrament • Our responsibility to be, as sacraments are, the visible presence of God on earth and His Grace. • Sacraments are communal realities and not individual transactions.

  5. Herald (messenger) • The mission of the People of God, the baptised, to proclaim God’s Word

  6. Servant • The Church should consider itself as part of the total human family. • Dialogue with society and assisting persons in a variety of needs

  7. A Community of Disciples • Catholics’ sense of always being learners, being formed by the scriptures, acting lovingly, sharing in Jesus’ mission and service, and being co-responsible for the Church’s mission and identity

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