Session #19 - The Church

 I - What is the Church?
* When you think of "Church", what are some things that come to mind?
* What is the one thing you like about your Church?
* What is the one thing you find confusing about the Church?
* Lets review how the Church was born...

II - The Early Christians & the Early Church
* St. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (chapter 12, verse 5) "...so we, though many, are one body in Christ." = we are all part of the Church. We need the Church - and the Church needs us.
* "We are the Church..." (pg. 216)

* When the world tells you that you are not loved, remember that:

III - The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, & Apostolic

IV - So Why be Catholic?
* Many may have a list of reasons as for why is best or "convenient" to not be Catholic.
* Once you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation - this is also a choice that you will face. And there will be times where you may not want to come and be part of the Church.
*BUT... here are ten GREAT reasons to be Catholic:

 

 

HOMEWORK (due on 3/27/22)
* Answer the questions on page 236
* Read Psalm 16 (located on page 226) and answer the following question:
    - What is the one thing that stands out to you in this Psalm?