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Models of the Church

Models of the Church. 5 models of the Church. Herald Mystical Body Institution Sacrament Servant. Church – Great Mystery, Divine Gift. Use of analogy through models; No matter  what  model or combination of models we choose, our models will fall short . Institution.

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Models of the Church

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  1. Models of the Church

  2. 5 models of the Church Herald Mystical Body Institution Sacrament Servant

  3. Church – Great Mystery, Divine Gift Use of analogy through models; No matter what model or combination of modelswe choose, our models will fall short.

  4. Institution Visible structure – rights and powers of the hierarchy; Church government – not democratic, representative but hierarchical.

  5. Institution Hierarchy – a deposit of faith instituted by the Christ’s disciples; Church’s leadership is understood as God-given; This model reflects a need for order, unity and consistency of the teaching;

  6. Institution Popes, bishops, priests Catechism of the Catholic Church Canon Law Magisterium Diocesan directories

  7. Mystical Body Consists of people of faith; Members: who share in the Body of Christ through the grace of the Holy Spirit; Strength – in the shared life of mutual fellowship through prayer groups, parishes, relationships.

  8. Herald Emphasizes faith and proclamation; All those who give witness to their life in Christ and see the Word of God as key. Bible studies Evangelization Missions Media Strength of this model lies in its emphasis on the message of the Gospel;

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