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Chapter 1

Chapter 1. Jesus Christ and the Founding of the Church . Following the Crucifixion the Disciples . . . . Were fearful Were uncertain of their future Were (for the first time) left alone without a leader. Pentecost. Fifty days after Easter (Resurrection)

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  1. Chapter 1 Jesus Christ and the Founding of the Church

  2. Following the Crucifixion the Disciples . . . • Were fearful • Were uncertain of their future • Were (for the first time) left alone without a leader

  3. Pentecost • Fifty days after Easter (Resurrection) • Apostles received the Holy Spirit • Apostles given strength and courage to continue forth with their mission

  4. Stopped here

  5. History of the Christian Church • A unique history that reflects Christ’s constant presence in the Church that at all times drives, interfereswith, and shapes human history

  6. The Life of Jesus Christ Part I

  7. Jesus of Nazareth • Born in the year 3/4 B.C. • Spoke Hebrew/Aramaic • Was a Carpenter • Teachings constitute the Deposit of Faith • Crucified in the year 33 A.D.

  8. The Shroud of Turin

  9. Jesus of Nazareth’s Childhood • Birth/Infancy Narratives • Presentation in the Temple • Flight of Mary and Joseph to Egypt • Jesus preaching in the Temple to the Rabbi Elders

  10. Ministry of Jesus • Began with the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist

  11. Ministry of Jesus • First miracle: the Wedding at Cana • Cured the sick, healed the blind • Preached and taught the Word of God

  12. Passion of Christ • Jesus is condemned to death • Jesus is given His Cross

  13. Passion of Christ • Jesus falls for the first time • Jesus meets His mother • Simon carries the Cross • Veronica wipes the face of Christ • Jesus falls the second time • Jesus meets the daughters of Jerusalem

  14. Passion of Christ • Jesus falls the third time • Jesus is stripped of his garments • Jesus is nailed to the Cross • Jesus dies on the Cross • Jesus’ body is removed from the cross • Jesus is laid in the tomb and covered in incense

  15. Resurrection and Appearances As Mary Magdalene and "the other Mary" were running from the empty tomb to inform the disciples that he is alive, Jesus tells the women to instruct the disciples to go to Galilee ahead of him to greet him (Matthew 28:10).

  16. Resurrection and Appearances • To Mary of Magdala. At first she did not recognize him and thought that he was a gardener. When he said her name, she recognized him. • To the disciples (not including Thomas) on that same day. They were indoors "for fear of the Jews." Jesus entered and stood in their midst while the doors were shut. • To the disciples including Thomas, called Didymus. This was a week later, again indoors, and resulted in the famous doubting Thomas conversation. (The Gospel of John)

  17. Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth

  18. Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth St. Augustine of Hippo: “Perfect standard of Christian Life”

  19. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5: 3-12) • Beatitudes: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied

  20. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5: 3-12) • The Beatitudes: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called Children of God Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

  21. Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth • Brought to fulfillment through the example of Christ’s suffering, death, and Resurrection

  22. Pentecost: the Birth of the Church Part II

  23. Jewish Pentecost (Shavuot) • Fifty days after Passover • Festival of the Harvest

  24. Christian Pentecost • The Holy Spirit, just as Christ promised, descended on the Apostles • Each Apostle spoke in tongues to a multitude of pilgrims

  25. Christian Pentecost • Through the reception of Baptism, pilgrims were forgiven of their sins

  26. Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Wisdom • Allows us to see God at work in our lives and in the world • For the wise: historical events, wonders of nature, and our daily lives take on a deeper meaning

  27. Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Understanding • Helps us comprehend how to live a life as a follower of Christ • Perfects a person’s speculative reason in apprehension of the Truth

  28. Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Right Judgment (Counsel) • Helps us know the difference between right and wrong • Person with Right Judgment avoids sin and lives life according to the teachings of Christ

  29. Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Fortitude (Courage) • Helps us to take risks as followers of Christ

  30. Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Knowledge • Helps us understand the meaning of God’s Revelation • Person with knowledge is always learning more about Scripture and Tradition

  31. Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Piety (Reverence) • Gives us a deep sense of respect for God and His Church

  32. Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Fear of the Lord • Gift of wonder and awe gives us the ability to know the majesty and glory of God

  33. The Church Part III

  34. The Church (Scripture) • The Church is the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit (Eph 1: 22-23)

  35. The Church . . . • Gk: “Things belonging to the Lord” • Latin: “ecclesia”: Gk “assembly”

  36. The Church . . . • … is both the means and the goal of God’s plan” (CCC 778) • Founded by Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit

  37. The Church . . . • Foundation began with God’s covenant with the Jewish people

  38. Dimensions of the Church • The Visible • The Spiritual

  39. Church’s Unity with Christ • “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him” • (Jn 6:56)

  40. The Marks of the Church (Nicene Creed) • The Church is One • The Church is Holy • The Church is Catholic • The Church is Apostolic

  41. The Apostles Part IV

  42. “Apostle” • Gk: apostolos • “to send away” • Twelve men chosen by Jesus

  43. The Apostles • Fishermen, tax collector, friends and relatives of Jesus • Left former lives to follow Jesus (Mt 4: 18-22)

  44. The Apostles • Were selected by Jesus after a night of prayerful reflection • (Lk6:12-16, Mk 3:13-19, Mt 10:1-4)

  45. The Apostles • First witnesses to Christ’s life, message, and Resurrection

  46. The Apostles • Mission: to intro. World to “Good News” • Passed on their priestly powers through the office of Bishop

  47. St. Stephen • Deacon • First Martyr for Christ

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