Catholic Studies 20
CS20.6
Examine the Church's mission and its actualization.
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Indicators for this outcome
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Review the mission of the Church (CCC773) and recognize how the Church is to be a gift to the world especially in the ways of love, joy, peace and service (e.g., Jn. 15:10-12). |
| (b) |
Explain how the evangelical mission of the Church is supported by the five actions identified by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops including:
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| (c) |
Describe how evangelization is supported by models of Church proposed by Cardinal Avery Dulles including:
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| (d) |
Discuss how the mission of the Church is supported through the celebration of sacraments in various Catholic churches through their rites (e.g., Roman, Byzantine, Chaldean, Coptic). |
| (e) |
Contrast the communal nature of the Church with the individualism of modern society. |
| (f) |
Examine how joyful involvement in the mission of the Church is assisted by traditions and practices such as:
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| (g) |
Discuss challenges faced by the Church as she strives to fulfill her mission (e.g., political and social challenges). |
| (h) |
Analyze how the faith and works relationship impacts the mission of the Church (e.g., an action-oriented mission). |
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