I Will Build My Church
Formed in Christ Series · Published by TAN Books
Overview
What is the Church, and why did Christ establish it? How can the Church be both holy and yet composed of sinful human beings? I Will Build My Church explores the mystery, mission, and identity of the Catholic Church, helping students understand God's plan to gather His people into one family through Jesus Christ.
Part of the Formed in Christ series, this course examines the Church as both a divine and human reality—founded by Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, and entrusted to the apostles and their successors. Drawing from Sacred Scripture and the teachings of popes, saints, bishops, and ecumenical councils, students discover how the Church was prepared throughout Salvation History, established by Christ, and continues His saving work in the world today.
Readers explore the Church's many biblical images and titles, including the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the Family of God, and the Ark of Salvation. They learn how the Church serves as both a visible institution and a spiritual communion, preserving the truth of the Gospel while leading souls to holiness. Through this study, students gain a deeper appreciation for the Church's divine origin, enduring mission, and indispensable role in God's plan of salvation.
What This Complete Set Offers:
- Comprehensive Ecclesiology: Explore the origin, nature, mission, and structure of the Catholic Church.
- Faithful Catholic Formation: Learn from Scripture, Church history, saints, councils, and papal teachings.
- Complete Learning Package: Includes the textbook, workbook, and pastoral video series.
- Deeper Understanding of the Church: Discover why Christ founded the Church and how she continues His work today.
- Study the Founding of the Church: Learn how Christ established His Church upon the apostles.
- Explore Biblical Images of the Church: Understand the Church as Christ's Body, Bride, Family, and Ark of Salvation.
- Examine Church History: Discover how the Church has carried out her mission throughout the centuries.
- Understand Apostolic Succession: Learn how Christ's authority continues through the bishops and the papacy.
- Strengthen Catholic Identity: Develop a deeper appreciation for belonging to the Church founded by Jesus Christ.
From Sacred Scripture
“And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
— Matthew 16:18
Intended Audience
This course is ideal for Catholic schools, homeschool families, parish formation programs, and students seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic Church and her role in God's plan of salvation.
It is especially valuable for middle school and high school students who want to understand Church history, ecclesiology, apostolic succession, and the Church's mission in the modern world.
FAQs
What is included in the Complete Set?
The Complete Set includes the textbook, workbook, and pastoral video series with review videos for each unit.
What is ecclesiology?
Ecclesiology is the study of the Church—her nature, mission, structure, authority, and role in God's plan of salvation.
How can the Church be holy if its members are sinners?
The Church is holy because Christ is her founder and head, and because she possesses the means of salvation. While her members are imperfect, the Church continually calls them to conversion and holiness.
How do the videos support learning?
The pastoral video series provides unit-by-unit reviews that reinforce key concepts and help students better understand the Church's identity, mission, and history.
Key Themes
- The Church Founded by Christ: Understanding the divine origin and mission of the Catholic Church.
- The Body and Bride of Christ: Exploring the biblical images that reveal the Church's identity.
- Apostolic Succession: Learning how Christ's authority continues through the apostles and their successors.
- Church History and Mission: Discovering the Church's work throughout the centuries.
- The Family of God: Understanding the Church as the communion of believers united in Christ.
- Author:
- Andrew Willard Jones
- Publication Date:
- 04/05/2021
- Pages:
- 208
- SKU:
- 3067
- Product Format:
- Set
- Wistia Name:
- Formed in Christ: I Will Build My Church
- Wistia Hash:
- s9qs26ih81
- Wistia Url:
- https://www.tanbooks.com/formed-in-christ-i-will-build-my-church/
- Wistia Type:
- Series
- Height:
- 9.00
- Width:
- 6.00