1Baptism of desire
Grace of God at work in life of person, whether child or adult
-1. Catechumens
-2. Those who do not know Christ thru no fault of their own (LG 14-16)
2Baptism of blood
Martyrdom for the sake of God's word and testimony of Jesus (died witnessing to Christ)
3One (Marks of the Church)
1 Body, 1 Eucharist, United in Faith (Creed)
1 Lord, 1 Faith, 1 Baptism
4Holy (Marks of the Church)
Love God and neighbor - above all else (perfectly)
Grow to sainthood (Spiritual, Corporal Works, Sacraments, SS, prayer, etc.)
POWER, TRUTH, UNITY
5Catholic (TWO definitions)
Universal (open to everyone)
Orthodox (faithful to teachings of Christ; fullness of truth)
6Cyril of Jerusalem on "Catholic"
1. Katholikos = universal
2. Faithful = complete
7Apostolic (Marks of the Church)
Founded on Peter and 12 and their successors: TEACH, GOVERN, SANCTIFY
Cont'd succession thru Pope and bishops
8Primacy of Peter
"You are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my Church. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of Heaven." Mt 16:16-20