Jesus and the Church

Chapter 2: The Truth About the Council of Nicaea

 

The Truth About the Council of Nicaea

Book Resources: Chapter 2, Part 4: Unity with Apostolic Succession

Film Focus Point: This program provides an overview of the Council of Nicaea, disputing several common historical inaccuracies and assumptions about this important Church council.  

Text Focus Point: Page 77

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are some of the most common misunderstandings about the Council of Nicaea?
  2. Why are precise teachings about Jesus Christ theologically important?
  3. How are the misconceptions sometimes used against the Catholic Church and her teachings? How do the mistaken notions undermine the integrity of the Catholic Church? 

 

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