12/11/2013 - The Church, An Introduction

Topic:

The Church, An Introduction

Primary Goal:

For the students to understand the basic history and structure of the Church.

Secondary Goals:

1. Learn the Four Marks of the Church.

The Church is One

The Church is Holy

The Church is Catholic

The Church is Apostolic

Lesson Plan:

Introduce Topic:

Bible reading: Matthew 16:15 - 19

Catechism: Paragraph 811

Opening Song: Love Take Me Over by Steven Curtis Chapman

Opening Prayer:

Small Group Activity: Origami Elephant from a Dollar Bill

Discussions:

Booklet: Pillar of Fire; Pillar of Truth by Catholic Answers

An Unbroken History (Page 1 - 3)

Four Marks of the True Church (Page 3 - 7)

The Structure of the Church (Page 7 - 9) 

 
Develop an Action Plan:

1. How can a stronger faith in the Church help us to develope a stronger faith in God the Father, God the Son, & God the Holy Spirit?

Open Q&A

Summary

Summarize what was discussed in this class

Closing Song: This Baby by Steven Curtis Chapman

Closing Prayer


BLOG Bonus Links

Al Kresta in the Afternoon

By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition

Description: In a newly updated, expanded version of his popular testimony, By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition, Mark Shea presents a lively and entertaining look at his conversion to Catholicism from Evangelicalism and his discovery of Christian tradition. As an Evangelical, Shea accepted the principle of "sola scriptura" (Scripture alone) as the basis of faith. Now as a Catholic convert, he skillfully explains how and why Sacred Tradition occupies a central role in Divine Revelation. He joins us today to tell that story.
Segment Guest: Mark Shea - Author, Speaker, Blogger, Apologist 

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