The role of the Church in the community
- Created by: Annis
- Created on: 04-03-14 18:27
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- The role of the Church
- The teachings
- To expand Christian community
- Care for existing Chrisitans
- Christ is our Saviour and we can be saved by becoming his discipes
- You have to actively follow the commandments
- The Church is necessary for salvation
- BUT Roman Catholic Catechism teaches somebody who has never heard of the gospels can achieve salvation through God's mercy..
- Performs Baptism to welcome people to the church.
- Catechism teaches that some form of Baptism is necessary to get into the 'Kingdom of God'
- The community
- They provide a regular pattern of worship e.g Sunday Serivce
- Christians who have died remain part of the community, this is referred to as the 'Communion of Saints'
- The Church teaches Christians about their faith through Sunday school or Bible classes
- Ministering the sick
- Supporting justice/peace campaigns
- Roman Catholic church
- The teachings of the RC church have strong influence on it's followers e.g abortion, sex
- Church leaders are highly respected. Their guidance is adhered to
- It offers guidance to those who believe they have been called by God. e,g ordained ministry
- The RC church influences soical and political developments around the world through it's involvement in peace and justice movements
- The teachings
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