ECCLESIOLOGY FINAL EXAM  The Body of Christ

 The Bride of Christ

LESSON TOPIC: THE ADVENT SEASON  The People of God

THE FIVE MAJOR LITURGICAL CALENDAR  The Temple of the Holy Spirit
SEASONS:

1. Advent Season
10 SYMBOLS OF THE CHURCH AND THEIR
2. Christmas Season MEANINGS

3. Lenten Season 1. Crucifix

4. Easter Season o Meaning: A cross with the

image of Christ’s body,
5. Ordinary Time
symbolizing His sacrifice and
The word Ecclesiology comes from the redemption of humanity.
Greek word ekklesia, which is usually
2. The Dove
translated as "church" in the New
Testament. o Meaning: Represents the
Holy Spirit, often depicted at
 Ekklesia comes from ek ("out of")
Jesus’ baptism. It signifies
and kalein ("to call").
peace, purity, and divine
NOTE: Study the Advent Season lesson in guidance.
your PPT, especially the liturgical calendar
3. The Eucharist
and events.
o Meaning: Represents the
body and blood of Christ,
THE CHURCH central to the Mass.
Symbolizes Jesus’ sacrifice
 A public building or place mainly
and the unity of the faithful
used for worship.
in communion with God.
 A building for public Christian
4. The Sacred Heart
worship.

 The Mystical Body of Christ,

established by God on earth to
gather humanity to divine life in
heaven.

Biblical Definitions of the Church:

 o Meaning: Symbolizes Jesus’ things, highlighting His
divine love for humanity, eternal and infinite nature.
often depicted surrounded
9. The Keys of Heaven
by flames, pierced, and
crowned with thorns, o Meaning: Represent the
representing His love and authority given to Saint Peter
suffering for all. and his successors (the
Popes) to bind and loose on
earth and in heaven,
5. The Rosary symbolizing the Church’s
authority to teach and
o Meaning: A devotional tool
forgive sins.
for prayer, representing
meditation on the life of 10. The Candle (or Light)
Jesus and the intercession of
 Meaning: Represents Christ as the
Mary, guiding Catholics in
"Light of the World." Candles are
their faith journey.
used in liturgies, especially during
6. The Chi-Rho (☧) sacraments and processions, to
symbolize God’s presence.
o Meaning: One of the earliest
Christian symbols, combining
the first two letters of
THE CHURCH AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD AND
"Christ" in Greek (Χριστός). It
BODY OF CHRIST
signifies Jesus as the Messiah
and His authority. People as Part of the Church:

7. The Lamb  Members of the Body of Christ

o Meaning: Represents Jesus  A Community of Believers

as the "Lamb of God" who
 Temple of the Holy Spirit
takes away the sins of the
world. It is a symbol of  Participants in the Sacraments
sacrifice, purity, and
 Servant of the Kingdom of God
innocence.
 Missionaries of Love and Faith
8. The Alpha and Omega (Α and Ω)
Characteristics of the People of God:
o Meaning: These Greek letters
signify that God is the 1. Called by God
beginning and the end of all o Chosen to form a community
of faith, hope, and love.
2. A Community of Believers o On a journey toward the
fullness of God’s Kingdom.
o United by belief in Jesus
Christ, forming a spiritual 8. Mission-Oriented
family.
o Tasked with sharing the Good
News and serving others,
especially the poor and
marginalized.

3. Priestly, Prophetic, and Kingly

THE CHURCH AS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY
o Priestly: Called to offer SPIRIT
spiritual sacrifices and live a
Biblical Events Manifesting the Holy Spirit’s
life of worship.
Power:
o Prophetic: Proclaim God’s
1. Creation (Genesis 1:2) – The Spirit’s
Word and live as witnesses of
role in bringing order and life.
Christ.
2. Anointing of Leaders (Old
o Kingly: Serve others with
Testament) – The Spirit empowered
humility, working for God’s
judges, prophets, and kings like
justice and love.
Bezalel (Exodus 31:2-5) and
4. Universal in Scope Saul/David (1 Samuel 10:10).

o The Church embraces all 3. Pentecost (Acts 2:1-14) – Marks the

people and calls everyone to beginning of the Church.
salvation.
4. Jesus’ Baptism (Matthew 3:16-17,
5. United by Baptism Luke 3:22) – The Spirit anoints Jesus
at the start of His public ministry.
o Through Baptism, individuals
become members of the 5. The Empowerment of Jesus’
People of God. Ministry (Luke 4:14) – The Spirit
empowers Jesus to perform
6. Guided by the Holy Spirit
miracles, heal, and proclaim the
o The Holy Spirit empowers Kingdom of God.
believers to grow in faith and
6. The Promise of the Holy Spirit (John
fulfill their mission.
14:16-17) – Jesus promises the Spirit
7. Pilgrim People as a Helper and Comforter.
 7. Filling of Believers (Acts 4:31) – The 1. Wisdom – Helps us see things from
Holy Spirit fills believers, God’s perspective and make good
empowering them to preach boldly. decisions.

2. Understanding – Allows
comprehension of the Catholic faith
and Scripture.

3. Counsel – Guides moral and just

choices, discerning between right
and wrong.

4. Fortitude – The gift of courage to

SAINTS
stand firm in faith amid challenges.
Definition:
5. Knowledge – Understanding God’s
 Saints are individuals recognized for revelation and applying it to life.
their exceptional holiness, virtue,
6. Piety – A deep desire to serve and
and dedication to God.
worship God out of love, not just
10 Types of Saints: duty.
1. Martyrs 7. Fear of the Lord – Deep respect for
God, the foundation of wisdom.
2. Confessors

3. Virgin Saints

4. Doctors of the Church

5. Founders and Foundresses

6. Patrons of Causes

7. Blesseds

8. Apostles and Evangelists

9. Ecumenical Saints

10. Local Saints

NOTE: Study the saints, including local

saints and their titles, in your PPT.

THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT