Title: What Every Catholic in Ministry Should Know!
1What Every Catholic in Ministry Should Know!
- An Outline of Our Catholic Faith
- Based on the CCC
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
2It is not you who chose me, but
I who chose you. John 156
- Welcome Thank You for saying yes!
- Outline of This Presentation
- A Prayer
- The Mission of the Church
- Vatican II
- The Four Pillars of Our Faith
- Individual Ministries
- The 6 Tasks of Catechesis
- The 3 Goals 8 Components of Youth Ministry
- Priorities in Liturgy Planning
- Additional Resources
- A Blessing
3A Prayer
- GOD of love and mercy,
- you call us to be your people, you gift
us with your abundant grace. - Make us a holy people,
- radiating the fullness of your love.
- Form us into a community, a people who care,
expressing your compassion. - Remind us day after day
- of our baptismal call to serve, with
joy and courage. - Teach us how to grow in wisdom and grace
- and joy in your presence.
- Through Jesus and in your Spirit, we make this
- prayer. Amen
4Four-fold Mission of the Church
- Go, and make disciples of all nations . . .
- To proclaim Gods WORD
- Evangelization, R.C.I.A., faith-formation,
catechesis for discipleship - To WORSHIP God
- Liturgy, Sacraments, music ministry, prayer
groups, spirituality - To build up the COMMUNITY of faith
- pastoral councils, youth ministry, parish
organizations, social activities - To provide SERVICE to those in need
- St. Vincent de Paul, social services, works of
mercy
5Vatican II The 21st Ecumenical Council
Perhaps the greatest religious event
of the 20th century, the Second Vatican Council
was opened by Pope John XXIII in St. Peters
Basilica in Rome on October 11, 1962. It was
only the second council since the Protestant
Reformation of the 16th century. Four sessions
were held during the fall months of 1962 1965.
The last two sessions were convened under the
leader- ship of Pope Paul VI, who became pope in
June of 63, following the death of John XXIII.
When this pastoral council closed on
December 8, 1965, the sixteen documents
promulgated during the council provided the
groundwork for a new era in the Church.
6The 16 Documents of Vatican II
- Dogmatic Constitution on the Church
- The Church is . . . the People of God
- Dogmatic Constitution 4
- on Divine Revelation
- Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
- Pastoral Constitution
- on the Church in the Modern World
- - - - - -
- Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity
- The renewal of the Church . . . depends
in great part on a laity that understand - not only these documents but also their own
co-responsibility for the mission of Christ - in the Church and in the world. 9
- - - - - -
- Declaration on Christian Education
- Declaration on the Relationship of the Church
- to Non-Christian Religions 3
7The Four Pillars of Our FaithFrom the Catechism
of the Catholic Church
- The Profession of Faith
- Celebration of the Christian Mystery
- Life in Christ
- Christian Prayer
- Faith is a gift from God, and yet it is a human
act, conscious and free. - Faith is our response to Gods invitation to be
in relationship with Him. - It is an ecclesial act for the Churchs faith
precedes and supports our faith.
8I. The Profession of Faith
- Divine Revelation
- Scripture Tradition
- Old New Testament Creeds
Councils - Magisterium
- The task of giving an authentic
interpretation of the word of God, whether in its
written form or in the form of Tradition, has
been entrusted to the living, teaching office of
the Church alone. - - Dei Verbum 10
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9Our Sacred ScripturesThe Story of Salvation
History
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- The Bible is a LIBRARY of 73 books
- compiled over a period of more than a 1000 years
and - containing various literary types yet all
inspired by God (Holy Spirit). - Old Testament (46) New Testament (27)
- Pentateuch (Torah) Gospels
- Historical Books
Acts of the Apostles - Wisdom Books Letters
- Prophetic Books Book of
Revelation -
- All scripture is inspired and useful for
teaching. - 2 Tim 316
10The Apostles CreedThe Symbol of Our Faith
- I Believe in God, the Father Almighty
- I Believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God
- I Believe in the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Catholic Church
11II. Celebration of the Christian Mystery
- Mystery (from the Greek) is translated as
Sacrament (from the Latin) - The Principle of Sacramentality
- We experience God through people, places, time,
things. - Christ The Sacrament of God
- Church The Sacrament of Christ
- The Church Celebrates 7 Sacraments
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12Liturgy and the Sacraments
- Liturgy
- The public worship of God by His Church
- The People of God
- Its purpose is twofold the greater glory of God
and the sanctification of the people. - It consists of the celebration of Mass, the
sacraments, the Divine Office, and the
sacramentals. - The Eucharistic Liturgy stands at the center of
our faith as both its source and summit.
13What are Sacraments?
- Sacraments are outward signs instituted by
Christ to give grace. - Sacraments are visible signs of Christs
invisible love and presence in our lives. - Sacraments are powers that come forth from the
Body of Christ . . . They are actions of the
Holy Spirit . . . They are the masterworks of God
in the new and everlasting covenant. - Sacraments are communal celebration using
rituals and symbols to make visible Christs
presence and love in our lives today. - Which definition do you think comes from the
C.C.C.? Which definition do you think best
describes what a sacrament means to you? Which
definition do you think would be the easiest to
remember?
14The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church
- Sacraments of Christian Initiation
- Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
- Sacraments of Healing
- Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick
- Sacraments at the Service of Communion
- Matrimony and Holy Orders
15Could you explain these terms to someone
who might ask about them?
- altar
- anoint
- bishop
- chalice
- consecration
- deacon
- gospel
- grace
- holyday of obligation
- host
- Liturgical Calendar
- Liturgy of the Hours
- Liturgy of the Word
- Liturgy of the Eucharist
- magisterium
- Paschal Candle
- rite / ritual
- sacraments /sacramentals
- sanctuary
- seal of confession
- tabernacle
- transubstantiation
16III. Life in Christ
- Our Vocation
- The Beatitudes
- The Ten Commandments
- Catholic Social Teaching
- The Seven Principles
- Corporal Spiritual Works of Mercy
17Our Vocation Life in the Spirit
- Endowed with a spiritual soul, with intellect and
free will, the human person is from his very
conception ordered to God and destined for
eternal beatitude happiness. He pursues his
perfection in seeking and loving what is true
and good. CCC 1710 - He who believes in Christ has new life in the
Holy Spirit. The moral life, increased and
brought to maturity in grace, is to reach its
fulfillment in the glory of heaven. CCC
1715 - The Beatitudes confront us with decisive choices
concerning earthly goods they purify our hearts
in order to teach us to love God above all
things. CCC 1728 - The exercise of freedom does not imply a right to
say or do anything. CCC 1740 - Human acts. . . that are freely chosen in
consequence of a judgment of conscience can be
morally evaluated. They are either good or evil.
CCC 1749 - The morality of human acts depend on the object
chosen the intention and the circumstances of
the action. CCC 1750 - An evil action cannot be justified by reference
to a good intention. St. Thomas Aquinas - The end does not justify the means. CCC
1759
18The Beatitudes
- The Beatitudes are Jesus recipe for happiness.
- They are part of his famous Sermon on the Mount
found in Matthew 5-8. - Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven. - Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be
comforted. - Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the
land. - Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for
righteousness, - for they will be satisfied.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown
mercy. - Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will
see God. - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be
called children of God. - Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake
of righteousness, - for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- - Mt 5 3-11
19The Commandments Living in Relationship with
God and Others.
- The first 3 commandments have to do with our
relationship with God. - The other 7 commandments have to do with our
relationships with family, friends, neighbors . .
. - And who is my neighbor?
- Do you remember the story of the Good Samaritan?
- See Luke 1025 - 37
- And what about my enemies?
- How must they be treated?
- See Matthew 543 - 48
20Catholic Social Teaching
- Seven Themes
- Life and Dignity of the Human Person
- Call to Family, Community and Participation
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
- The Dignity of Work the Rights of Workers
- Solidarity
- Care for Gods Creation
21Works of Mercy
- Corporal
- Feed the Hungry
- Give Drink to the Thirsty
- Clothe the Naked
- Shelter the Homeless
- Visit the Sick
- Visit the Imprisoned
- Bury the Dead
- Spiritual
- Convert Sinners
- Instruct the Ignorant
- Counsel the Doubtful
- Comfort the Sorrowful
- Forgive Injuries
- Bear Wrongs Patiently
- Pray for the Living
- the Dead
22Living the Good (Moral) Life
- Here are some more terms you should know!
- charity knowledge
- intention mercy
- free will sin (mortal, venial, original,
social) - holiness temptation
- judgment vice
- justice virtue
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- One should hate the sin, but love the
sinner. - - St. Augustine, City of God
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23IV. Christian Prayer
- The Universal Call to Prayer
- Types of Prayer
- Blessings, Petitions, Intercession, Thanksgiving,
Praise - Ways to Pray
- Vocal Prayer, Meditation, Contemplation
- The Lords Prayer
- Be still and know that I am God.
24Words of Wisdom
- Prayer leads to Faith.
- Faith leads to Love.
- Love leads to Service.
- - Mother Theresa
- God made me to know, love, and serve Him in
this world, - and to be happy forever with Him in
heaven. - - Baltimore Catechism
25Some Popular Prayers Devotions
- The Lords Prayer
- Prayer of St. Francis
- Devotion to Saints
- Novenas
- The Rosary
- Divine Mercy Chaplet
- The Magnificat
- Psalm 23
- The Jesus Prayer
- The Memorare
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Blessings
- The Stations of the Cross
- Singing of Hymns
- Lighting Candles
- What are your favorites?
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- He who sings prays twice. - St. Augustine
26The 6 Tasks of CatechesisFrom the National
Directory of Catechesis
- Promoting Knowledge of the Faith
- Liturgical Education
- Moral Formation
- Teaching to Pray
- Education for Community Life
- Missionary Initiation
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27 The Goals of Youth Ministry
From Renewing the Vision A Framework for
Catholic Youth Ministry
1 To empower young people to live as
disciples of Jesus Christ in our
world today. 2 To draw young people to
responsible participation in the life,
mission, and work of the Catholic
faith community. 3 To foster the total
personal and spiritual growth of each young
person.
28The Eight Components of Youth Ministry
- Comprehensive Ministry
- It Takes a Whole Church!
- Advocacy Evangelization
- Community Life
- Leadership Development
- Catechesis Pastoral Care
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- Prayer and Worship
- Justice and Service
29Liturgical Ministry
- Priorities to be kept in mind by ministers
- The priority of the liturgical assembly as the
"mystical body of Christ. Ministries by
individuals should enhance and not draw attention
from the people gathered to celebrate. - The priority of full, active, and conscious
participation People need to know and
comprehend, even in a non-thematic way, the
meaning of the liturgical celebrations in which
they are called to participate. - The priority of liturgy as the public worship of
the Church The liturgy is not private in the
sense of a privatized or isolated experience. As
the official public worship of the Church it
should be clearly distinguished from devotion. - The priority of the spiritual well-being of the
faithful The goal of the liturgy is both the
glorification of God as well as the
sanctification of people. - - adapted from
- The Living Light Spring 2001 37-3
USCCB SPECIAL FEATURE
Reading Church Documents
30Some General Resources
- New American Bible Study Edition
- The Documents of Vatican II especially the
- 4 Constitutions The Decree on the Role of the
Laity - Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
- U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults (USCCB)
- Called and Gifted for the New Millennium
- The Gospel of Life (Encyclical of Pope John Paul
II)
31Resources continued
- Sons and Daughters of the Light
- A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults
- Renewing the Vision A Framework for Catholic
Youth Ministry - General Directory for Catechesis
- National Directory for Catechesis
- Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us
A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith
Formation in the United States - Faithful Citizenship A Catholic Call to
Political Responsibility
32Resources Online
- Documents of Vatican II accessible online at
- www.vatican.va
- The Vatican website provides access to a wealth
of information on the Church both past and
present. - New American Bible accessible online at
- www.usccb.org U. S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops - The American Bishops Website provides access to
a wealth of information related to the Church in
the U.S. - The websites of the Diocese of Fall River provide
local information as well as useful links to
resources. - www.fallriverdiocese.org
- www.fallriverfaithformation.org
33Some additional on-line resources
- Textbook websites
- www.BlestAreWe.com
- www.ChristJesustheWay.com
- www.EchoesOfFaith.com
- www.FaithFirst.com
- www.FindingGod.org
- www.webelieveweb.com
- www.WholeCommunityCatechesis.com
- Catholic websites
- www.americancatholic.org (St. Anthony Messenger
Press) - www.christusrex.org
- www.ewtn.org
- www.kofc.org (Knights of Columbus)
- www.newadvent.org
- www.svdpusa.ore (St. Vincent de Paul Society)
34Prayer of Blessing
- May the LORD bless you and guard you.
- May the Lord shine His countenance toward you and
be gracious to you. - May the Lord lift up His countenance toward you
and give you peace. - Numbers 623-27