First of all, let us define the term "institution" to enable us to
             understand more on how and why the church acts like an institution. In
             terms of religion, an "institution" is the preservation of religious
             traditions and relationship with God that we inherited from the communities
             of previous generations. Then, how and why does the church act like an
             Allow me first to answer the question "why'"
             We have embraced our religious symbolisms and manner of relationship with
             God from the earliest Christians. The church acts like an institution
             because, with our inheritance of religious traditions, it is in the church
             where we are continuously preserving our ancestors' patterns of religious
             cultures and traditions. It is also in the church where, since the time of
             Jesus Christ, the religious laws, beliefs, and rituals are executed. The
             church functions as a place of religious traditions of the past and of the
             present times. Hence, it can be said that the church acts like an
             institution - an institution of God.
             How, then, does the church act like an institution'
             We are aware of the many activities and social events many churches conduct
             in their communities. With all the gatherings, games, and fun, patrons of
             churches engage themselves as one community of God. This is one way of the
             church where we can see how it acts like an institution. The church is
             becoming a medium, not only as a place to hold our religious traditions,
             but also as a leader in bringing the people of God together. Other means
             of the church as an institution is through the organization of fellowships
             that provide service and help to those who are in need.
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