Grade 10 Lesson 4 Draft

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• Lesson 4 Textbook Final Draft

Learning Outcomes

Church

G10.LO45 - Apply and analyze the characteristics and qualities of the Church and how everything extends from the Church.

Councils

G10.LO26 - Identify the importance of Modern day conciliar approach (synod) and councils.

Vocabulary Words

1. Catholic: Universal reach and influence of church
2. Apostolic: Following the traditions of apostles of Jesus Christ
3. Sacraments: Visible means of invisible grace (seven traditional rites instituted by Christ)
4. Tradition: Transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
5. Catholicate: Jurisdiction of Catholicos
6. Heresy: Belief or opinion contrary to Orthodox religious doctrine

Add to Talmido

Adapted from the writings of :

1. H. G. Dr. Paulose Mar Greogorios Metropolitan
2. Fr. Dr. V. C Samuel
3. Fr. Dr. T. J. Joshua

Discussion questions

1. Discuss the practical means for fostering good relations among parish families.
2. Explain the position of Catholicose? Name the present Catholicose.
3. The Catholicate is the symbol of Independence of the Malnkara Church. Explain
4. Prepare a list of mission activities founded by H. G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Metropolitan.

Teacher Resources:

1. Church History
2. 5th Thubden Fathers

• https://mosc.in/the_church/theology/ecclesiology

Quotes

• “An Orthodox Christian parish, however it was founded and for whatever purpose it was organized, must understand itself to be an apostolic community with a missionary purpose. Its members, especially its leaders, must be conscious of themselves as people sent by Christ from God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring God’s unity, holiness and fullness to all human beings in this divided, sinful and fragmented world.” - Fr Thomas Hopko

The Early Church

• The Way was another name for the Holy Church during New Testament times. Acts of the Holy Apostles, 9:2; 19:9, 23; 22:4; 24:14, 22