Pope Pius X bestowed the title "Apostles of the Catechism" on the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers) during his pontificate.
The Apostles were first called ''Christians'' in Antioch. They were called so to make fun of them, actually. But it stuck on as a name.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to the Eucharist celebrated in Mass as the "source and summit of the Christian life" (1324).
Early Christian leaders that helped set up churches and spread the message of Jesus are called apostles. The apostles were chosen by Jesus himself and played a crucial role in establishing and guiding the early Christian community. They were responsible for spreading the teachings of Jesus and laying the foundations of the Christian faith.
As the term 'Christian' means a follower/disciple of Jesus Christ, then those He called first into His inner circle - the 12 Apostles - were the first 'Christian men.'
As the term 'Christian' means a follower/disciple of Jesus Christ, then those He called first into His inner circle - the 12 Apostles - were the first 'Christian men.'
Christians were first called Christians in Antioch, that is recorded in the 'Acts of the Apostles' in the New Testament.
Catechism.
Clergy
The Christian leaders believed to have lived in the first generation after the death of Jesus are called the apostles. They were followed by the Apostolic Fathers, leading into the second century. In the next stage of early Christianity, its leaders are called the Church Fathers.
A Catechism is (definition from the Glossary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church); right below that is the definition of catechesis.Catechism: A popular summary or compendium of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals and designed for use in catechesis.Catechesis: An education of children, young people, and adults in the faith of the Church through the teaching of Christian doctrine in an organic and systematic way to make them disciples of Jesus Christ. Those who perform the ministry of catechesis in the Church are called "catechists" (see paragraphs 5, 426-427)
No Catholic priests are not called as Apostles. There were only 12 Apostles which Jesus chose to be with and called them friends. These Apostles used to be with Jesus and had witnessed most of His miracles.
Because GOD is the father and we are his children. When you become a Christian you become a member of his family. We as Christian are commanded to love one another as if we were blood brothers and sisters.