Community and Tradition

(J2)

Aim:

To explore traditions in the church, and their influence on Catholic life.

Objectives:

· To understand the purpose and nature of the church.

· To appreciate the different forms of ministry in the church and issues raised by the modern world.

· To recognise the sources of authority and traditions in the church authority.

· The perfect example of Christian life in the Virgin Mary.

Lessons:

1. What is the Church?

2. features of the church.

3. Bishops, priests and deacons.

4. Laity.

5. Issues of priestly celibacy and women priests.

6. The bible as a source of authority.

7. How the church decides.

8. The example of Mary.

9. Assessment.

Key words:

Faith, holy, Catholic, Apostolic, Body of Christ, Communion of Saints, Bishop, Priest, Deacon, Laity, Celibacy, Ordination, Bible, Magisterium, Apostolic Succession, Papacy, Dogmas.