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Chapter Context

The Catholic Church is built up on the foundation of the Apostles. It was as a result of the preachings of the apostles that Christian communities were formed at different places. Founded by the apostle St. Thomas, the Syro-Malabar church also has its apostolic tradition. Today the apostolic presence of the church is the Bishop. This lesson should enable the students to take pride in belonging to the church founded on the apostolic foundation and to discern the false churches.

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Conviction

- The church is founded on the foundation of apostles; Jesus is its corner stone.
- It was the witnessing and preaching of the apostles that facilitated the growth of the church.
- The Bishops are the successors of the apostles.
- The Bishops teach, lead and sanctify the people.
- It is the fellowship of the Bishops that lead the church; the head of the Bishops is the Pope.
- Syro-Malabar church is a Major Archiepiscopal church.
Attitudes

- Pride in being a member of the Apostolic Church.
- Respect towards the Bishops and the priests.
Resolution

- I will keep myself away from the Pentecostal communities.
- I will follow the teachings of the church enthusiastically.
Teaching aids

Picture of the apostles listening to the words of Jesus, Picture of the disciples preaching the word of God, Pictures of St. Thomas, the Pope and the Synod of Bishops. Verse-cards, The Bible, Documents of the Vatican Council and 'Bharatha Sabha Charithram'.
Presentation of the lesson

Begin the class by showing the pictures of the disciples listening to Jesus and of those preaching the Gospel. After stressing that the foundation of the church is the faith experience of the apostles, explain the triple mission which is being continued through the disciples and their successors who are the Bishops. Display the picture of St. Thomas and explain the relation between Indian Church and St. Thomas. Also show the picture of the Pope. The Major Archbishop and the head of the diocese. Explain their position and responsibility in the body of the church.

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