The document discusses the founding and leadership of the Catholic Church. It outlines 6 important events in Jesus's life including choosing the 12 apostles and Simon Peter as the visible head. It explains that Jesus chose the apostles to preach, cure, and cast out demons, forming the foundation of the Church with Jesus as the cornerstone. Peter's functions included guiding, reminding, encouraging, and correcting the flock as their leader. The document also discusses apostolic succession from Peter to the current Pope and the hierarchy of the Catholic Church today.

1. The Church:

2. LESSON 1
THE CHURCH: FOUNDED ON THE APOSTLES
OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Take note of the following:
1. Apostles 4. Commission 7. Peter
2. Disciples5. Chosen 8. Leader
3. Mission 6. Founded 9. Head

3. Q.: Why do we need leaders?
Why 12 Apostles?
Why the need for apostolic
succession?

4. 6 Important events in the life of Jesus
1. The proclamation of the kingdom
of God
2. Jesus choosing the 12 Apostles

5. 6 Important events in the life of Jesus
3. Jesus choosing Simon Peter
as the visible Head of the
Church
4. The Last Supper

6. Important events in the life of Jesus
5. The Death and Resurrection
of Jesus from the dead.
6. The Descent of the Holy
Spirit upon the Apostle on
Pentecost.

7. Proclaiming the Kingdom of God
● Jesus already forming the
foundation for the Church.
● Jesus gathered a group who
sought God’s reign to carry on
His own mission to service.

8. Jesus choosing the 12 Apostles
● Jesus chose the 12 apostles to
be His companions to
PREACH, to CURE, and to
CAST OUT DEMONS.
● The 12 Apostles would be the
foundation of His Church,

9. with Him as the cornerstone,
and at the same time the origin
of the sacred hierarchy.
● Jesus personally chosen,
Simon Peter to be the leader.
“You are Peter, and upon this
ROCK I will build my Church.

10. Functions of Peter
1. Peter would teach them to follow
Jesus and ensure their following by:
a.
Guidanceb. reminders
c. encouragement
d. correction.

11. Functions of Peter
2. Peter will lead the flock
entrusted to him by example.
Functions of Peter with the 11 Apostles
1. To shepherd

12. Functions of Peter with the 11
Apostles
1. To shepherd the flock
2. To extend the Kingdom of God
3. To direct the proclamation of the
Good News
4. To rule the Church with authority

13. Apostolic Succession
Peter (1st Pope) - Pope Francis
Apostles Bishop
Disciples Priest
Believers Laity

15. Catholic Church Today( The Hierarchy)
Pope
Cardinals
Archbishop
Bishop
Priest
Deacon
Laity

16. Seatwork (1/4 for submission)
Name our local Catholic leaders
Pope - _____________________
Cardinals - _____________________
Archbishop - _____________________
Bishop - _____________________
Priest - _____________________
Deacon - _____________________
Laity - _____________________

17. Assignment:
1. Explain the statement:
“Owned and Operated by
Jesus Christ”
2. Answer keep walking pages
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