1. Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles
Chapter 1
Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles

2. Vocabulary Apostolic- Jesus founded the Church on the Apostles
Church is faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ passed on to her by the Apostles
Magisterium- teaching office of the church
Guided by the Holy Spirit, to accurately and authentically interpret the Word of God
Scripture and Tradition
Trinitarian- “reflecting the unity of the blessed trinity”

3. Peter and the Early Church
First followers of Jesus were primarily Jews
They believed that only Jews were included in the divine plan of salvation
Acts of the Apostles
Peter and others understood that God invites and calls all people to salvation
Luke describes the vision of Peter and of the conversion of Cornelius, a centurion in the Roman army.
Read: Acts of the Apostles 10: , page 32 in Religion book

4. Holy Spirit Guides Peter
Cornelius sent a letter to Peter inviting him to come and teach his family about the Lord
Peter was troubled because Cornelius was not Jewish
The Holy Spirit prompted Peter to go
This is when Peter realized that Jesus wanted him to teach not only Jews, but all people
Peter was given the authority to teach by Jesus
This authority has been passed on to Pope and bishops

5. Authority/Holy Spirit
The Pope and bishops serve the church by instructing and leading her members
The pope and bishops make up the Magisterium
As they teach they are guided by the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit ensures the Church’s fidelity(faithfulness) to the teaching of Jesus
When the Pope or the bishops proclaim a teaching on morality or faith, it becomes infallible (incapable of being wrong)

6. Church Community
Peter and the other Apostles would share stories of Jesus in someone’s home.
They cared for each other’s needs and prayed together during the day and in the evening
They read ancient Israel Scriptures like we read God’s word today
They remember his life, his death, and resurrection
Celebrate with breaking of bread

7. Homework
Read pages 32-33
Answer the following questions: (write each question)
1. Have you ever been part of a group in which everyone was treated as an equal? What was it like? How did you feel about belonging to that group?
2. What important aspects of the early Church life helped the Church grow?
3. Do the activity on page 33

8. Study Guide Know who the first leader of the church was
Know the practices of early Christian communities
Know what Peter meant by: “Whoever honors God and acts uprightly is acceptable to God”
“to him all prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive ____________________”
Know the 3 ways the church reflects the unity of the Trinity
Know how the reading of ancient scriptures is similar to today’s mass
Know why Jesus prayed for Peter’s faith to be strong

9. Study Guide Pope and bishops continue_________________________
Know what Peter responded when Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?”
A summary of Catholic beliefs taught for almost 2000 years is ___________________________
Know who’s house Peter visited
Know the term magisterium
Know who guides the church to be faithful
Know the term infallible
Know the term Apostolic

10. Study Guide
Jesus early followers believed that God’s salvation was only for__________________
Peter and the other apostles taught the _________________
Know who Cornelius sent a message to
Know the term Trinitarian
Know the law about Jews entering homes