5. Christ in the Churches

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1Christ in The Knights of Columbus

ORIGINALLY PREPARED FOR THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BY FR. RICHARD N. VARELA, SDB

TRANSLATED TO POWER POINT BY BRO. GREG S. GONZALES, JR, PGK, FDD, FSS

CHRIST IN THE CHURCHES

Christ in the Churches 3

Christ in the ChurchesChrist in the Churches

ObjectiveObjective The member of the The member of the

Knights of Columbus will Knights of Columbus will affirm his role in the affirm his role in the unification efforts of the unification efforts of the Church.Church.


Outside the Church There Is No Salvation


The Lord built one churchThe Lord built one churchI say to you, you are I say to you, you are Peter and upon this Peter and upon this rock I will build my rock I will build my church and thechurch and thegates of hell will notgates of hell will notoverpower it. I will overpower it. I will give you the keys of give you the keys of the kingdom… “the kingdom… “

Matt.16:18Matt.16:18


Church Rules to Establish Church Rules to Establish OrderOrder

Faith and Morals

Ceremonials and

Administration.

ALL FROM ONE CHURCH

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

EASTERN SCHISM: 1053-1054

ORTHODOX CHURCHESCENTERED IN

CONSTANTINOPLE

WESTERN SCHISM: 1378-1419

REFORMATION-16TH-17TH century

PROTESTANTSANGLICANS

Schism and HeresySchism and Heresy

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ReformationReformation

The Second SplitThe Second SplitFrom the From the Catholic ChurchCatholic Church(Martin Luther)(Martin Luther)


More Splits in the Church More Splits in the Church (John Calvin 1509-1564)(John Calvin 1509-1564)


ORTHODOX CHURCHES

THEY ARE THE:

THAT BODY OF EASTERN CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS IDENTIFIED AS POSSESSING AND MAINTAINING A VALID SACRAMENTAL

HIERARCHICAL SYSTEM BUT SEPARATED FROM FULL COMMUNI0N WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BY REMAINING INDEPENDENT WITH THE POPE.

GREEK, RUSSIAN, BULGARIAN, RUMANIAN, ALBANIAN, UKRAINIAN, SYRIAN ORTHODOX AND

MANY OTHERS.


THE DIFFERENCES WITH THE ORTHODOX CHURCH


ACCEPTANCE BY THEM OF ONLY THE FIRST SEVEN ECUMENICAL COUNCILSREJECTION OF ANY SINGLE HEAD OF THE CHURCHREMARRIAGE OF DIVORCED INDIVIDUALSQUESTIONING OF CATHOLIC DOGMAS AS:

PURGATORY, PAPAL INFALLIBILITY & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.

GENERAL COUNCILS OF THE CHURCH – I

NO. YEAR NO. LOCATION/VENUE1 325 FIRST NICAEA2 381 FIRST CONSTANTINOPLE3 431 FIRST EPHESUS4 451 FIRST CHALCEDON5. 553 SECOND CONSTANTINOPLE6 680 THIRD CONSTANTINOPLE7. 787 SECOND NICAEA8 869 FOURTH CONSTANTINOPLE9 1123 FIRST LATERAN10 1139 SECOND -DO-11 1179 THIRD -DO-12 1215 FOURTH -DO-13 1245 FIRST LYONS14 1274 SECOND -DO-


GENERAL COUNCILS OF THE CHURCH - 2

NO YEAR NO. LOCATION/VENUE

15 1311 FIRST VIENNE

16 1415 FIRST CONSTANCE

17 1431 FIRST FLORENCE

18 1512 FIFTH LATERAN

19 1545 FIRST TRENT

20 1869 FIRST VATICAN I

21 1962-65 SECOND VATICAN II


Protestants Not as a United Group


THE PROTESTANTS


ANTI PAPALISM AND ANTICLERICALISM IN THE MIDDLE AGES.1517: MARTIN LUTHER POSTED HIS 95 THESES ON THE CHURCH DOORWITTENBERG OTHERS FOLLOWED IN THEIR REBELLION AGAINST tHE CATHOLIC CHURCH: JOHN CALVIN IN FRANCE

HENRY VIII OF ENGLANDULRICH ZWINGLI , SWITZERLANDTODAY, MAJOR GROUPS ARE: BAPTISTS, METHODISTS, LUTHERANS, PRESBYTERIANS, BORN AGAIN, EPISCOPALIANS, QUAKERS, ETC,.ETC.,

THE DIFFERENCES WITH PROTESTANTS


JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH ALONEGRACE ALONE AS SUFFICIENT FOR SALVATIONTHE PRIMACY OF THE BIBLETHE LORD’S SUPPERTHE NUMBER OF SACRAMENTSPAPAL AUTHORITYTHE POSITION OF THE VIRGIN MARY

Reasons of the Break


•Faith Alone (Sola Fide)- That salvation comes only from faith in Jesus. •Immaculate Conception – Mary was conceived without sin•Mass Celebration – The highest form of worship. The Catholics sacrifice Jesus daily and often.•Worship of Idols – Worship of graven images•Infallibility of the Pope – The pope is never wrong•Bible alone (Sola Scriptura) – Only thru the Bible can we find the truth not from traditions•Divorce – Catholic do not allow divorce•Celibacy of Priest – Priest cannot marry

Reasons of the BreakReasons of the Break


•Purgatory – A cleaning place is not in the Bible • Women Pastors – Protestant allows ordination of women• Child baptism – Child should know why s/he is being baptized• Baptism by infusion – Jesus was Baptized by immersion• Charging of fees –Church services are too expensive• Celebrating of feast on the wrong days – Birth of Jesus’ birthday should be October not Dec. 25.

Reasons of the BreakReasons of the Break


Lust for PowerLust for Power – Being able to lead many people or having many followers. Huge following also brings political power or influence.

Lust for WomenLust for Women – Power brings with it popularity and popularity attracts many women. Martin (41 at that time) married Katharina Von Bora (26) a nun. Love for MoneyLove for Money – Being able to attract many followers many will donate to the cause of the leader. Next Slide shows that there are many organizers of religion. All of them became millionaires.

FFUNDAMENTALISTUNDAMENTALIST


God created all God created all that that is seen and is seen and unseenunseen

OriginOriginal sinal sin

Common Beliefs Among All Common Beliefs Among All ChristiansChristians


Jesus is Lord and SaviorJesus is Lord and Savior

Authenticity of the New Authenticity of the New TestamentTestament



Jesus suffered and was Jesus suffered and was crucifiedcrucified




Jesus rose again (the Resurrection)Jesus rose again (the Resurrection)



Salvation of SoulsSalvation of Souls Power of Christian LovePower of Christian Love



EcumenismEcumenism

TOWARDS OVERCOMING DIVISION WITH THE PROTESTANTS


“ONE CANNOT CHARGE WITH THE SIN OF SEPARATION THOSE WHO AT PRESENT ARE BORN INTO THESE COMMUNITIES AND IN THEM ARE BROUGHT UP IN THE FAITH OF CHRIST, AND… THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ACCEPTS THEM WITH RESPECT AND AFFECTION AS BROTHERS” (UR #3)

NOT INDIFFERENTISM BUTUNITY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH


“IT IS THROUGH CHRIST’S CATHOLIC CHURCH ALONE, WHICH THE UNIVERSAL HELP TOWARDS SALVATION, THAT THE FULLNESS OF THE MEANS OF SALVATION WILL BE ATTAINED” (UR #3)

“ALL CHRISTIANS SHOULD PRAY FOR THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH AND WORK TOWARDS THAT GOAL ACCORDING TO THE MIND OF CHRIST.” (UR #7)

ALL CHRISTIANS AGREE ON THE ESSENTIALS OF CHRISTIAN FAITH


BELIEF IN JESUS CHRIST; ALL ARE CHRISTIANS.THE TRINITYTHE NEW TESTAMENTSALVATIONRESURRECTIONCHRISTIAN LOVE

THE LIFE OF GRACE IS NOT THE MONOPOLY OF CATHOLICS


THE CATHOLIC CHURCH “ TEACHES THAT THE LIFE OF GRACE, THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES AND THE OTHER GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, ARE AVAILABLE TO CHRISTIANS OUTSIDE THE VISIBLE BOUNDARIES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH” (UR # 3)

THE CATHOLIC POSITION“CHRIST THE LORD FOUNDED ONE CHURCH AND ONE CHURCH ONLY” (UR#1) AND“THE SOLE CHURCH OF CHRIST CONSTITUTED AND ORGANIZED AS A SOCIETY IN THE PRESENT WORLD, SUBSIST IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, WHICH IS GOVERNED BY THE BISHOPS IN COMMUNION WITH HIM” (LG#8)THIS TRUTH IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH’S TEACHING ON ECUMENISM


SUMMARY : By Nuener & Dupuis THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS

THE SACRAMENT OF UNITY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

IS FOUND THE FULLNESS OF THE MEANS OF SALVATION

BUT IT IS ALSO PRESENT THOUGH IMPERFECTLY AND IN VARIOUS DEGREES, IN CHURCHES WHICH DO NOT HAVE FULL COMMUNION WITH ROME.

THE CHURCH’S REFORM IS NECESSARY FOR UNITY

THE STATUS AND PRIVILEGES OF EASTERN PATRIARCHATES MUST BE RESPECTED; THEIR ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS MUST BE PRESERVED.

DIALOGUE WITH BOTH ORTHODOX AND EVANGELICAL CHURCHES


AUTHORITATIVE SOURCES

DECREE ON ECUMENISM: ‘UNITATIS REDINTEGRATIO’ OF VAT II

DECREE ON THE RELATIONSHIP WITH NON CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS

LUMEN GENTIUMGAUDIUM ET SPESPAPAL ENCYCLICALS c/o THE

CHRISTIAN FAITH BY NEUNER AND DUPUIS


Proclaim the Gospel to the Proclaim the Gospel to the Whole W rldWhole W rld

“ Go and make disciples of all nation” Matthew 28:19


Role of K of C In the Reunification Of the Churches

Knights should set himself as Knights should set himself as example in all example in all

aspects of life; that people will aspects of life; that people will have high have high

respect to the organizations, and respect to the organizations, and to the Catholic Church.to the Catholic Church.


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