Eric #11107 - part 3

Dear Eric #11107 - part 3

I have this exercise derived from an RCIA class I taught.  I think it might make a good basis for discussion.

I am posting each question as a sub thread to avoid having nine threads.

1.     We have all heard the term “my people.” We may have even used it. Consider using this term personally. When you do consider it personally, who is included in your personal “my people?” There may be more than one group this applies to. They may be groups within groups. Name all the groups you can!

2.     It is said that the Church is "one." What does this mean to you? Can you name one or more specific ways in which the Church is "one?"

3.     Can you name one or more specific ways in which the Church is not “one?”

The church does not consist of people of only one color, of only one race, of only one culture.

It does not use just one liturgy -- each of the "Rites" of the Catholic Church has its own ancient form of liturgy.

4.     It is said that the Church is “holy.” What does this mean to you? Can you name one or more specific ways in which the Church is “holy?”

5.     Can you name one or more specific ways in which the Church is not “holy?”

6.     It is said that the Church is “catholic” with a small “c.” That means universal. What does this mean to you? Can you name one or more specific ways in which the Church is “catholic?”

7.     Can you name one or more specific ways in which the Church is not “catholic?”

8.     It is said that the Church is “apostolic.” What does this mean to you? Can you name one or more specific ways in which the Church is “apostolic?”

9.     Can you name one or more specific ways in which the Church is not “apostolic?”