Chapter 1 Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles

Vocabulary

Apostolic- Jesus founded the Church on the Apostles

Church is faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ passed on to her by the Apostles

Magisterium- teaching office of the churchGuided by the Holy Spirit, to accurately and authentically interpret the Word of God

Scripture and Tradition

Trinitarian- “reflecting the unity of the blessed trinity”

Peter and the Early Church

First followers of Jesus were primarily JewsThey believed that only Jews were included in the divine plan of salvation

Acts of the ApostlesPeter and others understood that God invites and calls all people to salvation

Luke describes the vision of Peter and of the conversion of Cornelius, a centurion in the Roman army.

Read: Acts of the Apostles 10: 31-49 , page 32 in Religion book

Holy Spirit Guides Peter

Cornelius sent a letter to Peter inviting him to come and teach his family about the Lord

Peter was troubled because Cornelius was not Jewish

The Holy Spirit prompted Peter to go

This is when Peter realized that Jesus wanted him to teach not only Jews, but all people

Peter was given the authority to teach by Jesus

This authority has been passed on to Pope and bishops

Authority/Holy Spirit

The Pope and bishops serve the church by instructing and leading her members

The pope and bishops make up the Magisterium

As they teach they are guided by the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit ensures the Church’s fidelity(faithfulness) to the teaching of Jesus

When the Pope or the bishops proclaim a teaching on morality or faith, it becomes infallible (incapable of being wrong)

Church Community

Peter and the other Apostles would share stories of Jesus in someone’s home.

They cared for each other’s needs and prayed together during the day and in the evening

They read ancient Israel Scriptures like we read God’s word today

They remember his life, his death, and resurrection

Celebrate with breaking of bread

Homework

Read pages 32-33

Answer the following questions: (write each question)

1. Have you ever been part of a group in which everyone was treated as an equal? What was it like? How did you feel about belonging to that group?

2. What important aspects of the early Church life helped the Church grow?

3. Do the activity on page 33

Study Guide Know who the first leader of the church was

Know the practices of early Christian communities

Know what Peter meant by: “Whoever honors God and acts uprightly is acceptable to God”

“to him all prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive ____________________”

Know the 3 ways the church reflects the unity of the Trinity

Know how the reading of ancient scriptures is similar to today’s mass

Know why Jesus prayed for Peter’s faith to be strong

Study GuidePope and bishops continue_________________________

Know what Peter responded when Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?”

A summary of Catholic beliefs taught for almost 2000 years is ___________________________

Know who’s house Peter visited

Know the term magisterium

Know who guides the church to be faithful

Know the term infallible

Know the term Apostolic

Study GuideJesus early followers believed that God’s salvation was only for__________________

Peter and the other apostles taught the _________________

Know who Cornelius sent a message to

Know the term Trinitarian

Know the law about Jews entering homes