Question

chpt. 1 & chpt. 2 quiz
\christ’s abiding presence\ & \the birth of the church\

1. why did jesus establish the church?
2. what are two reasons why the church needs a structure?

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1. give two ways in which the church differs from ordinary human societies:

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1. give two ways that christ is present in the church:

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matching:

1. ______pentecost a. a representative serving for someone else
2. ______deposit of grace b. the birthday of the church; when jesus

sent the holy spirit to give life to the church

1. ______deposit of faith c. the grace necessary for salvation which

jesus merited for us by his death and
resurrection, given to us through the
sacraments

1. ______vicar d. the greek word for \assembly\ used in

the new testament for the church

1. ______ekklesia: e. the truths revealed by jesus in his public

life & after his resurrection; handed to
us through the apostles.

Explanation:

1. Jesus established the Church to continue his mission of salvation, to spread his teachings, and to be a community where believers can receive grace through the sacraments.
2. Church structure ensures clear leadership to guide the faithful, and it helps maintain unity in doctrine and practice across the global community.
3. The Church is divinely founded (not just human-made) and exists for spiritual salvation rather than just secular goals.
4. Christ is present in the Eucharist, and through the ordained clergy who act in his person.
5. Pentecost is the event marking the Church's founding with the Holy Spirit's arrival.
6. Deposit of Grace refers to the salvific grace given through Christ's work and the sacraments.
7. Deposit of Faith is the revealed truths passed down through the apostles.
8. A Vicar is a representative acting on another's behalf.
9. Ekklesia is the Greek term for the Church as an assembly.

Answer:

1. To continue his redemptive mission, provide a community for believers to grow in faith, and administer the sacraments for grace and salvation.

2.

• To maintain doctrinal unity and orthodoxy
• To provide clear leadership for pastoral care

3.

• It is divinely instituted (founded by Jesus) rather than a purely human creation
• Its core purpose is spiritual salvation, not just secular or social goals

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• In the Eucharist (the consecrated bread and wine)
• Through the College of Bishops and Pope, who act in his authority

1. b. the birthday of the Church; when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to give life to the Church
2. c. the grace necessary for salvation which Jesus merited for us by his death and Resurrection, given to us through the Sacraments
3. e. the truths revealed by Jesus in his public life & after his Resurrection; handed to us through the apostles.
4. a. a representative serving for someone else
5. d. the Greek word for "assembly" used in the New Testament for the Church