The document discusses the origin and growth of the church, beginning with the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the church's role as a community of believers. It emphasizes the church's purpose, mission, and the importance of worship and participation in faith. Additionally, it explores biblical texts that support the concept of the church as the body of Christ and a structure for God's people.

1. Prayer
Dear God, we thank you for your love
and your promise to be with us.
At school or work, at rest or play, help us
to feel near to you and hear your voice.
Guide us to always do our best in every
situation and to love one another, Amen.

2. Religion/ VE 8
Unit 1: The Origin and Growth of the
Church
Lesson 1
The Origin of the
Church

3. Lesson Objectives:
Doctrine: State the origin, the purpose and the mission of
the Church
Moral: Justify how a family is similar to the Church
Worship: Pray and worship God to deepen their faith in
Him through active participation in the celebration of the
Mass

4. The Origin
and Growth
of the Church

5. CCC 760
“The world was
created for the
sake of the

6. Just as God's will is
creation and is called
"the world," so His
intention is the
salvation of men, and it

7. The Origin of
the Church

8. "We are not some
casual and
meaningless product
of evolution. Each of
us is the result of a
thought of God."

9. The Origin of the Church
Generally,
• a Church is an assembly
of people sharing the
same faith and beliefs.

10. The Origin of the Church
• The beginning of the
early Church came
after the Resurrection
of Jesus Christ.

11. The Origin of the Church
• The Church and
Christianity became more
known following the death
and Resurrection of Jesus

12. The Origin of the Church
CCC 751
"Church"
• Latin ecclesia
• Greek ek-ka-lein
Means to "call out of"

13. “Ekklesia”
Greek Old
Testament
for the assembly
of the Chosen

14. “Kyriake”
Equivalent Greek
Term
“Kirche”
German origin

15. “CCC 752”
“Church”
• the liturgical
assembly
• Local community

16. “as members of
the Church, we
have the
responsibility to

17. Aral ng
Batangueno article
#201 – 205
“Humirang Ang

18. “Kung susundin ninyo Ako at
hindi kayo sisira sa pakiki-
pagtipan Ko sa inyo, kayo ang
magiging bayan Kong hinirang.
Ang buong daigdig ay Akin;
ngunit kayo'y Aking itatangi.
Kayo'y gagawin Kong bayan ng
mga saserdote na magli- lingkod

19. “ Ang Simbahan ay
Bagong Bayang
hinirang ng Diyos Ang
Kanyang
Sambayanan.”

20. Share It!
Research or interview
someone in your place that
knows about the history of
your parish. Prepare to share

21. Day 2

22. The Pentecost
Greek word “Pentekoste”,
meaning "the fiftieth day." It is a
feast commemorating the
descent of the Holy Spirit upon
the apostles.

23. Acts 2:1-4
When the day of Pentecost came,
all the believers gathered in one
place. Suddenly a sound came
from heaven. It was like a strong
wind blowing. It filled the whole

24. They saw something that looked like fire
in the shape of tongues. The flames
separated and came to rest on each of
them. All of them were filled with the
Holy Spirit. They began to speak in
languages they had not known before.

25. Church as a Community
• Community of people
• Assembly of God’s people
• Family of God
Church as a Structure
• Temple
• Synagogue
• Tabernacle
• Cathedral
• Chapel
• parish

26. “Church as a
Community of
Believers”

27. Biblical Texts That Support the Idea of
the Church as a of Believers
• Acts 8:1 n that day the Church in
Jerusalem began to be attacked and
treated badly. All except the apostles
were scattered throughout Judea and

28. Biblical Texts That Support the
Idea of the Church as a of
Believers
• Acts 11:22 The Church in
Jerusalem heard about this. So

29. Biblical Texts That Support the Idea of the
Church as a of Believers
• Acts 9:31 Then the Church throughout
Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time
of peace. The Church was strengthened
and grew larger That's because they
worshipped the Lord and the Holy Spirit

30. “Church as the
Kingdom of God”

31. “The Mystical Body”
• militant Church
• the suffering
Church
• the triumphant
Church

32. Colossians 1:18
And He is the head of the body,
which is the Church. He is the
beginning. He is the first to be
raised from the dead. That
happened so that He would be far

33. “Christ Founded the Church”
Matthew 16:18
Here is what I tell you. You are Peter.
On this rock I will build my Church.
The gates of hell will not be strong
enough to destroy it.

35. Matthew 26:37
He took Peter and the two
sons of Zebedee along with
Him. He began to be sad

36. “Purpose of the
Church”

37. “Threefold Mission of
the Church”

39. Koinonia

41. Listening to the Word of God (Reflection #2) Aug.
25,2022
Date: ______________ Parish: ________
Time: ____________ Priest: ________
First Reading: ____________
Psalm Response: __________
Second Reading: __________
Gospel Passage: __________
Reflection: ___________________________________
________________________________________

42. Assignment
Bring a picture of your
family attending the
mass or praying
together.

43. Almighty Father,
You have created our hearts to find
meaning, happiness, and faith in You.
Despite the many times we strayed from
Your path, You never abandoned us, never
left us directionless and trapped in our
selfishness. You led us back to You.

44. We thank You for sending Your son,
Jesus, who led us back to you. He
allowed us to experience your mercy,
love, forgiveness, and compassion
through His words and deeds. May our
life’s journey bring us closer to You, in
the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.