CLE
CHURCH
BIRTH-50 days after PENTECOST
-Holy Spirit came down and gifted the apostles with
the POWER OF TONGUES.
A MYSTERY AND SACRAMENT
Mystery- because its origin, ongoing life, and final
goal involve the very Self of the Triune God-Father,
Son, and Spirit.
Sacrament- the Church is the visible or concrete
symbol of the Risen Christ's presence in our world.
IMAGES
● THE CHURCH IS THE PEOPLE OF GOD
● The Church is a community of believers called by
God to be His people.
● All members are equal before God and live in
fellowship.
● THE CHURCH IS THE BODY OF CHRIST
● The Church is compared to a human body with
Christ as the head.
● Each member contributes unique gifts and
abilities for the edification and growth of the
whole body.
● THE CHURCH IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
● The Church is a sacred and holy dwelling place
for God through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
● THE CHURCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN PROCESS
● The Church is actively participating in the
realization of God's kingdom on earth.
PCP II MODELS
● THE CHURCH IS THE CHURCH OF THE POOR
● The Church has always cared for the poor. It is a
call to become poor as Jesus himself was poor.
A. To embrace and practice the evangelical
spirit of poverty
B. To "have a special love for the poor"
C. To be in solidarity with the poor, collaborate
with them to raise them from trust in the
Lord as the sole source of salvation
D. To vindicate the rights of the poor, especially
by opposing those who discriminate against
them
E. To become a Church of the Poor is really at
the heart of following Jesus who proclaimed
the Good News of justice and liberation for
everyone.
● THE CHURCH IS A COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES
● Recognizes the vital role of families as basic
societal units.
● Views the Church as a community of various
families, each contributing to its rich communal
life.
● Emphasizes the Church's responsibility to nurture
and support families in their faith journey.
● THE CHURCH IS A COMMUNITY-IN-MISSION
● Highlights the Church's outward-focused nature,
actively engaged in mission and outreach.
● Calls the Church to share the gospel message and
serve others in love and compassion.
● Emphasizes the Church's role in spreading the
good news of Jesus Christ and participating in
God's mission of reconciliation and redemption.
MARKS
- Essential characteristics of the life of the Church.
These marks bring out essential features of the
Church's nature and mission
● THE CHURCH IS ONE
● Derived from common faith in Jesus Christ.
● Expressed through shared creeds, sacraments,
and gospel mission.
● THE CHURCH IS HOLY
● The Church is sanctified by God, reflecting God's
holiness and purity.
● The Church is a community where believers grow
in holiness.
● THE CHURCH IS CATHOLIC
● The term "Catholic" comes from the Greek word
"katholikos," meaning "universal."
● Emphasizes inclusivity
● Signifies the fullness of the faith, encompassing
all teachings and sacraments instituted by Christ.
● THE CHURCH IS APOSTOLIC
● The Church is built upon the foundation of the
apostles, with Christ as the cornerstone.
MINISTRIES
● CLERGY
-The clergy, including bishops and priests, are
ordained to ministerial priesthood through the
Sacrament of Holy Orders, serving under specific
dioceses or religious orders, while nuns are not
considered clergy.
● POPE-called the Vicar of Christ, represents Jesus
on Earth and serves as the visible head and leads,
guides, and governs the Church globally.
● CARDINALS- assist the Pope individually or as a
college, selected and appointed by the Pope.
● BISHOPS- shepherds of Christ's flock are tasked
with Teaching, sanctifying, and governing the
faithful, Regulating sacrament distribution,
Governing churches, Administering Confirmation,
and serving as ordinary ministers of Confirmation.
● PRIESTS-are consecrated to preach the Gospel,
guide the faithful, and celebrate divine worship.
They can administer all sacraments except Holy
Orders, which is the bishop's responsibility.
● DEACONS- serve in liturgical roles, administering
sacraments, instructing and exhorting the
faithful, and assisting in acts of worship and
prayer.
● LAITY
-non-ordained believers, participate in Christ's
common royal priesthood through baptism,
fulfilling the Church's mission and serving the
Church and society, despite the clergy's specific
ministry roles.
MISSION
● THE CHRISTIAN MISSION IS PROPHETIC
Christians are called to proclaim God's message,
confront injustice, and call for repentance and
reconciliation.
● THE CHRISTIAN MISSION IS PRIESTLY
Christians are called to offer themselves as living
sacrifices, pray for others, and intercede on
behalf of those in need.
● THE CHRISTIAN MISSION IS KINGLY
Christians are called to exercise authority and
leadership in the world, following Jesus' example
of serving others.
Emphasizes leadership, service, and stewardship
of God's creation.
JESUS
TITLES
● LORD- meaning “sir” or “master”
KYRIOS- “lord”
● expresses our complete dependance on him
● SON OF GOD- refers to a man of extraordinary
power. Indicate his unique relationship
with god
● PROPHET- indicates his role as one who brings
truth
● PRIEST- a mediator between God and people
● KING- He rules over all in loving service
● CHRIST- meaning “anointed-one” or “messiah”
- We are anointed to share in his mission
SYMBOLS
● ALPHA & OMEGA- Jesus is the start and end of
human history
● CHI RHO- identifies him as the Messiah
● IHS- Iesus Hominum Salvator- “jesus the savior of
mankind”
● FISH- (ICTHUS)- “Jesus Christ Son of God, Savior”
IMAGES
● SANTO NINO-oldest religious image(jan 3rd sunday)
● JESUS THE NAZARENE- “suffering Christ”(jan 9)
● SANTO ENTIERRO-dead Jesus(evening of good Fri)
● KRISTONG HARI- Christ the King(procession)
The Creeds
Creeds are summary statements of the basic beliefs of the
Church. They can come in many forms.
A. Some Creeds are basic statements the apostles made in
their preaching, and recorded in the New Testament.
Ex: Paul's summary of faith: There is "one Lord, one faith,
one baptism;
B. Questions asked during the annual baptismal professions
of faith at Easter are another form of Creed
Ex: "Do you believe in God, the Father almighty....?"
C. There are the conciliar Creeds formulated by Church
councils.
Ex: Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed.
SACRAMENTS-“Sacramentum”-sacred mysterious
significance that indicated a spiritual potency.
AS SACRED SYMBOLS
Any sacred sign or symbol that affects or makes present
an spiritual, grace-filled reality.
-Visible sign of the invisible God
-The church is the fundamental sacrament cause it is
the material symbol of Christ’s continued presence
SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
A saving symbolic act or a visible sign, arising from
the ministry of Christ.
“efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and
entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is
dispensed to us”
PURPOSE
● To Sanctify People
● To Build Up The Body Of Christ
● To Give Worship To God
IMPORTANCE
● Personal encounter with Jesus, and through
Him, God the Father.
● The gift of having the Holy Spirit in us
produces gifts like love, joy, peace, patience,
endurance, kindness, generosity, faith,
mildness, and chastity
● sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and
Holy Orders. These three sacraments can
never be repeated.
● This mark is sometimes called the Imprint Of
Jesus Christ.
 INITIATION CRUCIFIX -Jesus’ passion and death.
● BAPTISM THE SACRED HEART- Jesus’ eternal love for
- beginning of life in the Family of God. This all humanity.
sacrament is also the gateway to all other DOVE- the Holy Spirit.
sacraments. White- is the color of Christian baptism. It
● CONFIRMATION
symbolizes the cleansing of the person from
- individuals receive the Holy Spirit
all sin.
empowering them for deeper commitment
OIL- For the Jewish people, our ancestors in
● EUCHARIST
faith, anointing with oil meant setting the
- faithful receive the body and blood of
Jesus Christ person apart for a particular mission.

HEALING
● RECONCILIATION
-experience the grace of forgiveness
and spiritual healing.
● ANOINTING OF THE SICK
-those who are seriously ill or facing
the end of life receive the grace and
comfort of Christ's healing
VOCATION
● MATRIMONY
-a man and a woman enter into a
lifelong covenant of love and fidelity
● HOLY ORDERS
-men are ordained as bishops, priests,
or deacons, receiving the authority and
grace to serve the Church and its
people in leadership and ministry.
SIGN-gives us direction
-“Sign” signum, which means mark or
characteristic.
SYMBOL-something that is a sacred truth.
-“Symbol” comes from a Greek word that
means “to bring together.”
 HOLY ANOINTING
BAPTISM CONFIRMATION
EUCHARIST
RECONCILIATION
OF THE SICK
The acts of the
penitent in
Oil Of Chrism Anointing with
Unleavened contrition,
And The the oil of the sick
MATTER Water
Laying On Of
Wheat Bread And confession, and
and laying on of
Grape Wine the performance
Hands hands
of satisfaction
for sins

“Through this
holy anointing
“N., I baptize you may the Lord in
in the Name of the His love and
“I absolve you in
Father, and of the “N., be sealed “This is my mercy help you
the Name of the
FORM Son, and of the with the gift of body” and “This by the grace of
Father, and of the
Holy Spirit.” the Holy is the cup of my the Holy Spirit,
Son, and of the
spoken while Spirit”. blood.” and may the Lord
Holy Spirit”.
water is poured on who frees you
the recipient from sin, save
you and raise
you up.”

Bishop or Priest
(for
ORDINARY Bishop / Priest /
Deacon
Bishop consecration); Bishop or Priest Bishop or Priest
MINISTER Deacon (for
distribution)

Those who are

trained and
In danger of death
EXTRAORDI- Priest (if and officially
or extreme NONE NONE
only if with the delegated to
NARY circumstances,
delegation of distribute the
MINISTER anyone can
the bishop) Eucharistic (but
baptize.
not to
consecrate).

HOLY ORDERS MATRIMONY

The mutual consent of the couple and their

MATTER
A baptized male promise to live together as husband and wife
in a lifelong union

“I take you…” (spoken as a vow) or “I do”

the long, consecratory prayer of the ordination
FORM (spoken as an affirmation of the vow spoken
ceremony
by the representative of the Church).

ORDINARY The baptized man and woman who give the

Bishop
MINISTER consent

EXTRAORDI
NARY NONE
MINISTER