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Luzon Jurisdiction Spiritual Formation Christ in The Knights of Columbus
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Knights of Columbus
Form 100 – needed
Constitutional Rule
It is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal and Social Organization
Founder ? How, when and where?
Knights of Columbus
Requirements
18 years old Practical Catholic If married, church wedding
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On Oct. 2,1881, a small group of men met in the basement of St. Mary’s Church on Hillhouse Avenue in
New Haven, Connecticut.
Called together by their 29 yrs old parish priest,
Fr. Michael J. McGivney.
These men formed a fraternal society that would one day become the world’s strength in solidarity and security through unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause. They vowed to be defenders of their country, their families and their faith. These men were bound together by the ideal of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the Americans, the one whose hand brought Christianity to the New World. Their efforts came to fruition with the incorporation of the Knights of Columbus on
March 29,1882.
WHO IS FR. McGIVNEY Eldest of 13 children w/ 4 siblings dying during infancy. After primary school, worked in a spoon factory at age 13. Studied at St. Mary’s Seminary for priesthood. Lost his father in 1877, then left seminary to support family. Went back to seminary under sponsorship of several Bishops. Upon ordination, was assigned to St. Mary’s Church where he founded K of C.
Founded by: Fr. Michael McGivney and 7 Catholic Gentlemen
A Catholic, Family, Fraternal Service
The Shield – symbolizes Good Works
The Cross – symbolizes our Mother Church
K of C – Knights of Columbus
The Sword – symbolizes Prayer
The Anchor – Symbolizes Navigator (Hope) The Colors Red – Meaning Faith White – meaning Purity, Peace
The Maze – symbolizes Authority
Blue – meaning Hope (the color of Mary, Mother of God) Yellow – base color only (sometimes it relates to the color of Vatican)
What is the “Knights of Columbus” The Order of the Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882. It is named in honor of Christopher Columbus and dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Membership is limited to practical Catholic men aged 18 or older
The Order is the strong right hand of the Church
What is the Knights of Columbus as an Organization The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family Fraternal Service Organization Catholicism – provides the idealism and motivation of continued growth and performance Family- it is the basic unit of Society around which all programs revolve Fraternity- binds the membership into a brotherhood for mutual spiritual and material support. Service- is the involvement and commitment to serve the Church community and fellowmen.
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The purpose of the society is to develop a practical Catholicity among its members, to promote Catholic education and charity, and, through its insurance department, to furnish at least temporary financial aid to the families of deceased members.
Practical Catholic – One who lives up to the commandments of God and the percepts of the church.
What are the Objectives of the Knights of Columbus 1.
2. 3. 4.
To render pecuniary aid to its members, their families and beneficiaries of members and their families To render mutual aid and assistance to its sick, disabled and needy members and their families To promote social and intellectual intercourse among its members and their families; and To promote and conduct educational; charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, public relief work.
Why Knights?
THEY SIGNIFY THAT THE MEMBERSHIP EMBODIED KNIGHTLY IDEALS OF SPIRITUALITY AND SERVICE TO CHURCH, COUNTRY AND FELLOWMEN
Why Columbus? THEY FELT THAT, AS A CATHOLIC GROUP, IT SHOULD RELATE TO CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, THE CATHOLIC DISCOVERER OF AMERICA. THIS WOULD EMPHASIZE THAT IT WAS CATHOLIC WHO DISCOVERED, EXPLORED AND
The Knights of Columbus A BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
“Organized for the Purpose of Doing Good”
Knights of Columbus History in the Philippines Growth in the Philippines 1905 – April 23 - Council 1000 was formed by 29 US soldiers and Civilians, exclusively for Americans stationed in Manila only 1907-1908 admission of qualified Filipinos 1917 – 30 prominent Filipinos initiated 1920 – membership predominantly Filipinos
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS History in the Philippines WORLD WAR II caused the council to suspend all activities “KC DURING WW II”
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS History in the Philippines After World War II ….
GRADUALLY REACTIVATED BY Fr. George J. Willmann KC as the paramount lay society in the Philippines 1947 - Given the approval of by SK Luke Hart to expand the Order 1948 – March - Fr. George J. Willmann (Council 1000 comes from the District of California) - Appointed as “First District Deputy” 1949 – Formation of the Columbian Squires in Cebu 1954 – Fr. George J. Willmann– March– designated “Territorial Deputy” 1955 – Order expanded to 50 Councils in the Philippines 1958 _ Aug 1st – Birth of KCFAPI 1962 - Fr. George Willmann – Philippine Deputy, until he died in 1978
Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J.
“Father of the Knights of Columbus in the Philippines” “Founder, KC FRATERNAL” June 29,1897-Sept 14,1977
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Knights of Columbus Headquarters 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510
Tel (203) 752-4000 Email: info@kofc.org
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS S u p r e m e C o u n c il S t a te D e p u tie s , P a s t L iv in g S ta te D e p u tie s , T e r r ito r ia l D e p u tie s , S u p r e m e O ffic e r s , S u p r e m e C o u n c i l D e le g a t e s
B o a r d o f D ir e c to r s ( C h a ir m a n : S u p r e m e K n ig h t)
S ta te C o u n c ils ( o r T e r r ito r ia l J u r is d ic tio n s ) (C E O : S ta te D e p u ty )
D is tr ic t J u r is d ic tio n ( E O : D is tr ic t D e p u ty )
S u b o r d in a te C o u n c ils ( E O : G r a n d K n ig h t)
SUPREME COUNCIL • Supreme Knight
– Carl A. Anderson
•Supreme Chaplain – Bishop William E. Lori •Deputy Supreme Knight
– Dennis A. Savoie
•Supreme Secretary
– Emilio B. Moure
•Supreme Treasurer Jr.
– Charles E. Maurer
•Supreme Advocate
– John A. Marrella
•Supreme Warden
– Lawrence G. Costanzo
STATE COUNCIL STATE DEPUTY ASST TO THE STATE DEPUTY
STATE CHAPLAIN Asst ST. CHAPLAIN
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
CHURCH SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL FAMILY YOUTH PRO-LIFE
STATE SECRETARY
STATE TREASURER
DIRECTORS & CHAIRMEN
FRATERNAL AFFAIRS WAYS & MEANS AUDITOR SEMINARS STANDARDS CAUSE FOR Fr McGIVNEY & Fr WILLMAN COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
STATE ADVOCATE
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
RETENTION RECRUITMENT NEW CO. DEV’T CEREMONIALS ROUND TABLE INSURANCE
STATE WARDEN
Officers of the Council Elected
Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Chancellor Recorder Treasurer Advocate Warden Inside and Outside Guards Trustees
Appointed by GK
* Financial Secretary – Appointed by
Lecturer Program Director Membership Director Service Director Church Director Community Director Council Director Family Director Youth Director Pro-Life Director Insurance Promotion Vocation Chairman Pro-Life Chairman Health Services Chairman Public Relation Supreme Knight forChairman 3 yrs term
CHAPLAIN CHAPLAIN (Appointive) (Appointive)
GRAND GRANDKNIGHT KNIGHT (Elective) (Elective)
COUNCIL LEVEL
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT (Elective) (Elective) PROGRAM PROGRAMDIRECTOR DIRECTOR (Appointive) (Appointive)
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIPDIERCTOR DIERCTOR (Appointive) (Appointive)
CHURCH CHURCH DIRECTOR DIRECTOR (Appointive) (Appointive)
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY DIRECTOR DIRECTOR (Appointive) (Appointive)
RECRUITMENT RECRUITMENT CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN (Appointive) (Appointive)
FAMILY FAMILY DIRECTOR DIRECTOR (Appointive) (Appointive)
COUNCIL COUNCIL DIRECTOR DIRECTOR (Appointive) (Appointive)
FRATERNAL FRATERNAL COUNSELLOR COUNSELLOR (Appointive) (Appointive)
YOUTH YOUTH DIRECTOR DIRECTOR (Appointive) (Appointive)
PRO-LIFE PRO-LIFE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR (Appointive) (Appointive) CHANCELLOR CHANCELLOR (Elective) (Elective)
FINANCIAL FINANCIALSECRETARY SECRETARY (Appointive) (Appointive)
RECORDER RECORDER (Elective) (Elective)
WARDEN WARDEN (Elective) (Elective)
TREASURER TREASURER (Elective) (Elective)
LECTURER LECTURER (Appointive) (Appointive)
TRUSTEES TRUSTEES (Elective) (Elective)
ADVOCATE ADVOCATE (Elective) (Elective)
INSIDE INSIDEGUARDS GUARDS (Elective) (Elective)
OUTSIDE OUTSIDEGUARDS GUARDS (Elective) (Elective)
RETENTION RETENTION CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN (Appointive) (Appointive)
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More than 12,000 councils and 1.7 million members throughout the United States, Canada, Philippines, Mexico, The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, The Bahamas, The Virgin Island, Guatemala, Guam, and Saipan. None in Europe.
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1st degree teaching
Sir
Fraternity – Christian brotherhood among the knights and our fellowmen
4th degree teaching
Brother
Unity – Oneness of faith to gain strength in the pursuit of Charity
3rd degree teaching
Charity - Love of God & Neighbor in the name of God
2nd degree teaching
Brother
Sir Knight (SK)
Patriotism – Love of country and culture
ADVANCEMENT IN THE ORDER
Must complete the Spiritual Formation course Must have recruited a new member Must have 75% attendance in Council meetings and activities Must have stayed at least 2 months in the 1st degree; 4 months in the 2nd degree and 6 months in the 3rd degree.
COMMITMENT WHEN A KNIGHT CONSENTS TO BE ELECTED AS AN OFFICER IN THE ORDER HE MOVES FROM FOLLOWER TO “LEADER”. HE MAKES A PLEDGE AND IMPLORES GOD’S HELP FOR HIM TO BE ABLE TO GIVE HIS BEST. FROM THEN ON HE IS EXPECTED TO “SERVE RAIN OR SHINE”.
VOLUNTARISM SERVING OUT OF OUR OWN FREE WILL, OUT OF CHARITY, OUT OF OUR OWN TRUE LOVE FOR SOMEONE, IT TRANSCENDS TIME AND SPACE, REASON AND EMOTION. IT STOPS ONLY WITH THE SUPREME BEING.
TO SERVE AND NOT TO BE SERVED (Matt 20:28)
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3. 4. 5. 6.
Church Activity – the Knights response to the call of the
Church for more active involvement in the spirituality of the laity. Community Activity – civic involvement & service rendered for the betterment of the community as an externalization of their internal spirituality in the form of Lay Apostolate. Council Activity – activities for the members to enhance, strengthen, & foster fraternalism among the Knights. Family Activity – concerns activities that aims to strengthen the family life of the members. Youth Activity – serves to build the youth into responsible citizens of tomorrow.
PRO-LIFE - conduct projects geared to their individual
communities. Education, Prayer, Public Policy & Financial Contribution
COMMUNITY
COUNCIL
CHURCH PRO LIFE
FAMILY
YOUTH
CEREMONIALS CLOSED CEREMONIALS
COUNCIL MEETINGS ASSEMBLY MEETINGS EXEMPLIFICATIONS RENEWAL OF OBLIGATIONS OF THE 4TH DEGREE
OPEN CEREMONIALS
COUNCIL CHARTER PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY CHARTER PRESENTATION INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS NECROLOGICAL SERVICE
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Insurance for members only Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. Center Gen. Luna corner Sta. Potenciana Sts. Intramuros 1002 Manila Tel. No. 527 2223 email - fraternal@kofe.org.ph
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Need to do as Knights of Columbus
Simple things like pray before meal Pray the rosary Morning and evening prayer Study your faith Study the scripture - bible
OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS
PAYMENT OF MONTHLY DUES AS SET BY THE COUNCIL. SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COUNCIL WITH YOUR TIME, TALENT, & TREASURE. ATTEND CORPORATE MASS & FAMILY FELLOWSHIP. ATTEND MONTHLY CORPORATE MEETING ATTEND OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS OR EVENTS IN PROPER ATTIRE/ UNIFORM
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE COUNCIL?
WORKING FOR THE COUNCIL IS THE SAME AS WORKING FOR THE LORD WHEN DONE FOR THE GOOD. THE LORD WILL ALWAYS REWARD GOOD WORKS. “GIVE AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE”
•The Vision of Father McGivney •The Principles of the Order •What the Order Stands for Today •Who May be a Member? •Structure of the Order •The Patriotic Degree •Benefits of Membership •Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit •Scholarships •Council activities, etc…….
The sin of disobedience by Adam & Eve is called Original Sin. •Sin is an offense against God’s Commandment. •Mortal – Disobey in a serious manner and with full knowledge and full consent. •Venial – Disobey in a slight manner or
Seven capital sins 1. Pride (superiority) – too much love of one’s excellence excessive self esteem
2. Avarice / Covetousness – excessive love for wealth & worldly possession (passion- desires for gold)
3. Lust – desire for pleasure of the flesh 4. Anger – strong feeling of desire to inflict punishment on the offender
5. Gluttony – excessive desire for food & drink 6. Envy – Longing for what other possess. 7. Sloth – Laziness, neglect of one’s spiritual & temporal
Seven Virtues against the Seven Capital sins 1. Humility, humbleness or lowliness and the acknowledgement of one’s own limitation. 2. Liberality or generosity – the right us of worldly goods. 3. Chastity and purity 4. Meekness and patience, kindness and compassion 5. Temperance and moderation 6. Charity-brotherly or fraternal love
Sins against the Holy Spirit 1. Presumption – that God is good and it is allowed to commit sins. 2. Despair, hopelessness – that sins cannot be forgiven. 3. Resisting to know the truth 4. Envy of other’s spiritual goods 5. Obstinacy – knowing it is a sin and still do it 6. Refusal to accept God’s grace or denial of the grace of God. Sins which constitutes rejection of God and His Goodness and Mercy could
7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Wisdom Understanding Counsel Fortitude Knowledge Piety Fear of the Lord
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10 Commandments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
I am the Lord your God; you shall not have strange gods before me. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day Honor your father and your mother You shall not kill You shall not commit adultery You shall not steal You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife You shall not covet your neighbor’s house, … nor anything else that belongs to him.
•Christ reduced the Ten Commandments into two commandments of love.
1. You shall love the Lord, your God with all your heart and soul, with all your mind and with all your strength. 2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Precepts or Commandments of the church 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
To attend mass on all Sundays and holidays of obligation. To fast and to abstain on the days appointed. To confess our sins at least once a year. To receive holy communion during Easter time. To contribute to the support of the Church. To observe the laws of the church concerning marriage
Sacraments are outside signs instituted by Christ to help us save our soul.
Sacrament of Christian Initiation Baptism * Confirmation * Holy Eucharist The Sacrament of Healing Reconciliation Anointing of the sick The Sacraments at the Service of Communion Holy Order * Matrimony * once only
Basic Prayers • Our Father • Hail Mary • Glory be • Act of Contrition • The Apostles’ Creed • Hail Holy Queen
The New Rosary Joyful Monday & Saturday
Sorrowful
The Luminous
Wednesday & Sunday
(Mysteries of Light) Thursday
1 The Annunciation The Agony in the
The Resurrection
The Baptism of Christ
2 The Visitation of
The Ascension
The Wedding Feast at Cana
of Archangel Gabriel to Mary
Mary to Elizabeth
Tuesday & Friday
Glorious
Garden of Gethsemane
The Scourging of Jesus at the Pillar
3 The Birth of Jesus The crowning of at Bethlehem
Jesus with Thorns
The Descent of the The Proclamation of Holy Spirit the Coming of the Kingdom of God
4 The Presentation
The carrying of the cross by Jesus on Mt. Calvary
The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven
5 The Finding of
The Crucifixion of Jesus on Mount Calvary
The Crowning of The Institution of the Blessed Virgin the Eucharist Mary in Heaven
of Jesus in the Temple Jesus in the Temple
The Transfiguration
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Obligation of the Member
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What is the Holy Mass?
The Holy Mass is the re-enactment of the “Last Supper” event which our Lord Jesus Christ commanded His Apostles to “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19).
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The Mass is the memorial of the Death and Resurrection of the Lord, in which the Sacrifice of the Cross is perpetuated over the centuries, in the summit and source of all Christian worship and life.
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What are the Scriptural bases of the Holy Mass? - The Passover Meal – (Matt 26:26; Mark 14:22) The Importance of the Holy Mass. The Holy Mass if the highest form of prayer and
Jesus Christ is present in the Mass 1.
Priest – Presides persona Christi capitis)
2. 3.
Word Bread & Wine
4.
Assemble
(In
Christ in the Mass Major Segments/Parts of the Mass. • Liturgy of the Word
• Liturgy of the Eucharist
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The Order of the Holy Mass 1.The Introductory Rites Entrance song (Procession) Veneration of the Altar then Greetings Penitential Rites (The Confiteor) The Kyrie Eleison The Gloria (not during Lent and Advent) Opening Prayer (or the Collect)
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2. The Liturgy of the Word First Reading - (Old Testament) Responsorial Psalms Second Reading - (New Testament) Alleluia - (except during lent)
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2. The Liturgy of the Word The Reading of the Gospel Year A – Matthew, B – Mark, C - Luke
Homily The Credo – Apostle Creed/Nicene Prayer of the Faithful
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3. The Liturgy of the Eucharist: Offertory (bread & wine + water) The Lavabo (Washing of Hands) PRAY OVER THE GIFTS, Sanctus
THE CONSECRATION (Transubstantiation)
What happened when Our Lord said: "This is My body . . . this is My blood"? ď ś
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When Our Lord said, "This is My body," the entire substance of the bread was changed into His body; and when He said, "This is My blood," the entire substance of the wine was changed into His blood. (a) Christ could not have used clearer, more explicit words than "This is My body." He did not say, "This is a sign of My body," or "This represents My body," but, "This is My body." Catholics take Christ at His word because He is the omnipotent God. On His word they know that the Holy Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ.
Did anything of the bread and wine remain after their substance had been changed into Our Lord's body and blood? ď ś
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After the substance of the bread and wine had been changed into Our Lord's body and blood, there remained only the appearances of bread and wine. (a) Because the appearances of bread and wine remain in the Holy Eucharist, we cannot see Christ with our bodily eyes in this sacrament. We do see Him, however, with the eyes of faith. Our bodily eyes, moreover, do not deceive us when they see the appearances of bread and wine for these appearances really remain after the Consecration of the Mass.
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TRANSUBSTANTIATION In 1215, 349 years earlier, the 4th Lateran Council consecrated the word transubstantiation as expressing correctly the Christian doctrine of Christ’s real presence by conversion of the substance of bread into the substance of His Body.
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Liturgy of the Eucharist (continuation..): Memorial Acclamation: The Mystery of Faith
The Final Doxology (great Amen) Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours Almighty Father, forever and ever. Amen.
Our Father‌
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Liturgy of the Eucharist (continuation..): Offering of Peace The Breaking of the Bread Commingle The Communion Prayer after Communion
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4. The Concluding Rites The Final Blessing The Dismissal The Final Hymn • Ecclesia Supplet – Kung nagkakamali ang pari the church
Posture / Gestures in Worship Standing – the position of reverent attention esp. during the Gospel and Creed; ancient posture for prayer of petition 2. Sitting – signifies attentive listening 3. Bowing – respect 4. Kneeling – humble petition and adoration 5. Genuflection – respect and humility 6. Raised hands – ancient priestly gesture of supplication in the Jewish tradition 1.
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Christ the King
December Jan. – Feb.
Ash Wednesday Season of Ordinary Time June
April
The Liturgical Calendar
The Sacred Vessels and Linens
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The Sacred Books 1. The Lectionary
2. The Gospel Book 3. The Sacramentary or the Roman Missal
The Sacred Vestments
Liturgical Colors and what do they symbolize and when are they used?
White
Red
Green
Purple or Violet
Black
– (symbolizing purity, joy and victory). Christmastide and Easter time on the Feast of Blessed Virgin Mary, the Angels and Confessors and Saints. (symbolizing fire and blood) Pentecost (tongues of fire), Feast of the Apostles and Martyrs. (symbolizing hope and growth) All days in ordinary time except masses in honor of saints, angels, martyrs, for the dead and feast of our Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary. (penitential color symbolizing sorrow) Advent and lent and for the dead. (symbolizing mourning) Services for the dead. Due to the hot climate, black is seldom used. Instead either
A. Introduction In the Bible we find the divine revelation and the true history of the Life of Christ among us. However The Bible takes us only up to the early day of Christianity and Christ dares to walk the roads of Palestine. Is there no other way to become part of the Life and Work of the Lord? The great conciliar constitution on the church helps us find the answer.
Most Rev. Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales, D.D. Archbishop of Manila
The Hierarchy
Provision of Leadership of the Church Designation of Simon (Mt 16:17) Fulfillment of Promise (John 24)
POPE BISHOP PRIEST LAITY
Action Plans
Train and teach apostles concerning their responsibilities and duties in the creation of God’s Kingdom Organize Appoint Supreme Leader (Mt 16:17-19; Jn 21) Invest on Apostles 3-Fold Mission Give Life
Action Plans
Instituted Seven Sacraments: Baptism Confirmation Penance Holy Eucharist Matrimony Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick
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B. The Church: Her Nature and Mission “God gathered together as one all those who in faith look upon Jesus as the author of salvation and the source of unity and peace, and established them as the Church, that for each and all it may be the visible sacrament of this saving unity�
The Catholic Church Founded by Christ:
Christ founded the church through Peter. “I call you Peter the Rock – upon this Rock I shall build my church.” The Church was founded on Pentecost Sunday – the birthday of the Church. The Church is the community of the faithful who are united with Christ, the source of salvation.
The Marks of the Church
The church is One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic. The Catholic Church is “One”, for all her members profess the same faith, have same sacrament, have the same sacrifice and obey the same visible head, the Pope. The Catholic Church is “Holy” for Jesus Christ who is all-holy founded Her and gave the means to make men good and holy, thereby giving saints to every age. The Catholic Church is Catholic or Universal; for she is for all men of all times and nations, and is extending over the whole world.
The Marks of the Church ď Ž
The church is One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic. ď ś The Catholic Church is Apostolic for she was founded by Christ on Peter and the Apostles. She still ruled by their lawful; successor, the Pope and the Bishops, and still believes and teaches the doctrine of the Apostles.
Parish Priest
Parish Priests have the obligation to save souls of their parishioners. What are the obligations of the parishioners towards their Parish Priest:
P – Pray for him R – Reason for him I – Invite him to our home E – Esteem, show appreciation S – Support T – Thank him for his good performance