Images of the Church

The Church
Unit 4, Chapter 11
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The Church, People of God

God wants all people to be his.
He invites all people to belong to the People
of God, to form one family.

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The People of God in the Old and New Covenants

Jews become part of the Chosen People by
birth.
Christians become
members of the new
People of God . . .
through the spiritual
birth of Baptism and
their faith in Christ.
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The People of God Are United

The Church includes a great diversity of
people . . .
all united through the unity of the Trinity.

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The Church Is the Body of Christ

During the Consecration at Mass, bread
and wine become the Body and Blood of
Christ.
This change is called
Transubstantiation.
Christ himself is
present in a true, real,
and substantial manner.
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Communion in Christ with Others

We are in intimate
communion with
Christ and we are
united in Christ.
We possess different
gifts and, therefore,
assume different
roles in the Church.
We share joys and sorrows, and we show
special concern for those most in need.
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Christ Is the Head of the Body

The Church receives her life from Christ,
living in him and for him.
In addition to gaining
eternal life for us, Christ
also conquered evil.
We trust that he can
bring good from painful
experiences.
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The Church Is the Bride of Christ

This image distinguishes
between the Church and
Christ . . .
and reveals their unity.
Christian Marriage is an
effective sign of the
covenant of Christ and the
Church.
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The Church Is the Temple of the Holy Spirit

In the Old Testament, the Temple was
where God was present to the people of
Israel.
He was present
there in a special
and unique way.
The Holy Spirit is
present in a unique
way now in the
Church.
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The Holy Spirit Is the Soul of the Church

The Holy Spirit reveals
Christ in the liturgy.
He makes the saving
work of Christ real and
present in the
liturgy . . .
and brings us into
communion with Christ.
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