Ecclesia Series Learning Path: LA Congress
Class

God, in his goodness, created the world and humanity to share in his own divine life. All the sharers of grace and belief are supposed to gather intimately as a family of God. However, sin and the old Adam shattered the Father’s plan. It would take a New Adam in Christ to come in order to inaugurate the Church - the family of God renewed. (cf. CCC, 763) From this singular faith event emerges an ecclesial tradition in full blossoming, sharing its charisms and character to people of all ages and fertilizing every Christian's ongoing ministry and discipleship. Welcome to the Ecclesia Series.
Here is the class outline:
1. Introducing Ecclesia SeriesThe Church stands on a firm, solid foundation in Jesus Christ, her founder and cornerstone. No evil can ever destroy her. She remains strong and formidable in the face of trials and tribulations. The living Word of God is her inspiration and guide. Welcome to the Ecclesia Series. 1 section
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2. Jesus & His ApostlesJesus Christ called and chose twelve imperfect men and formed them to be his closest friends, companions in the journey, and builders of the kingdom of God. 11 sections
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3. Jesus' Public MinistryThrough Jesus' words and deeds, he bore witness to the Father's love and became the image of the invisible God. 9 sections
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4. The Acts of the ApostlesThe life and works of Jesus continued to spread far and wide as the early Christians preached the Good News of salvation. 9 sections
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5. The Dogmas of FaithThe Catholic Church firmly believes and proclaims dogmas of faith to be divine truths. 9 sections
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6. The Sacred ScripturesThe Holy Spirit inspired and guided human authors to write the Word of God in Sacred Scriptures. 9 sections
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7. The Sacred TraditionJesus Christ commissioned his disciples to continue his work of salvation by the power of the word and by living good examples. 8 sections
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8. The MagisteriumThe Church teaches and preaches the Good News of salvation. She has given the Magisterium as the teaching authority of the Church. 8 sections
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9. The CommandmentsThe law of God's love is summarized in The Commandments - to love God above all and to love our neighbors. 9 sections
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10. The BeatitudesThe be-attitudes of Jesus' disciples follow the way of the Beatitudes. 8 sections
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11. The Liturgy of the ChurchAs one Body of Christ, the Church celebrates the liturgy as communal worship. 8 sections
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12. The Mission of the ChurchTo build the kingdom of God and proclaim the good news of salvation - that is the mission of the Church. 8 sections
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13. Discipleship and MinistryFollowing Jesus Christ and being a part of his evangelizing work is the call of every Christian. 8 sections
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14. Ecclesia Series SummaryWe are the Church. We are the People of God. We are the Christian community. We are the Body of Christ. We are the stewards of the kingdom. Let us take this responsibility with conviction and devotion. 1 section
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