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The Church as Universal Sacrament of Salvation

The Church as Universal Sacrament of Salvation. Church as Mystery. It shares in the life of Christ It is an organism: “a form of life composed of mutually interdependent parts that maintain various vital processes” (dictionary.com). 4 Markers of the Church. Oneness Holiness Catholicity

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The Church as Universal Sacrament of Salvation

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  1. The Church as Universal Sacrament of Salvation

  2. Church as Mystery • It shares in the life of Christ • It is an organism: “a form of life composed of mutually interdependent parts that maintain various vital processes” (dictionary.com)

  3. 4 Markers of the Church • Oneness • Holiness • Catholicity • Apostolicity [uh-pos-tull-lis-ity]

  4. Church as Visible Sign of… • ONENESS • Jesus • Pope (Benedict 16) • (Arch)Diocese • Parish (LA - 67) • Priest • Laity • Oneness speaks to the unity of belief and worship.

  5. Church as Visible Sign of… • Holiness • Mary • Saints • Etc. • Belonging to divine power • The Church provides everything needed to be holy.

  6. Church as Visible Sign of… • Catholicity • Catholic means, “universal” • The Church’s mission it to everyone. • All are called to be followers of Christ • Catholicity speaks to the level of social, and ethical inclusion.

  7. Church as Visible Sign of… • Apostolicity • Instituted by Christ • Founded by the Apostles • The Apostle Peter as the “Rock” (Matthew 16:18-19)

  8. The Church as Efficacious Sign • The “…mystical body of Christ continuing to bring God’s saving love to the people throughout the world.” • (MJITS, pg. 14)

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