Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 11 · Jesus Founds His Church
The Chain of Apostolic Succession
Your bishop did not appoint himself. He was ordained by bishops who were ordained by bishops, in a chain going all the way back to the Apostles and to Christ (CCC 77, 861). This is apostolic succession.
Explore the idea
Each question names the link you just placed. Choose the next link in the chain.
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Discuss the connection
Why might it matter that the Church’s leaders were sent rather than self-appointed? How does that help you trust what the Church teaches?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 7, Chapter 11 (“Jesus Founds His Church”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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