CHRIST IN THE CHURCH
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To discuss the hierarchical organization of the church and as a Mystical Body of Christ. To identify the role of the layman in the mission of the Church in light of the Vatican II which is to actively support the church, enabling her to carry out her sublime mission.
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The Church
Mission:
To save all souls in accordance with the will of God at all costs. (John 3:16-18)
Strategy:
Establish a Church: A congregation of all baptized persons united in the same true faith, same sacraments and same sacrifice under the authority of the Sovereign Pontiff and the Bishops in communion with Him, with the following objectives: To teach (Mt 28: 19-20) To sanctify (Mt 28:19; Lk 22:19; Jn 20:23) To govern (Mt 18:17-18; Lk 10:16)
The Church
Vision: A
church that would be One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic All souls living happily with Him in Heaven ever after
Action Plans
Conduct Information Campaign: Enlightened
John the Baptist and made him his precursor – who preached the Baptism of repentance. Exhorting people to repent, in order to better dispose them to receive pardon for their sins and to believe in Jesus Christ.
Action Plans
St. John the Baptist: I indeed baptize you with water for repentance. But he who is coming after me is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to step down and loose (Mt 3:11-12) After being baptized by St. John – God declared: “This is my beloved Son” – this after a dove (spirit of God) descended upon him. Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world (Jn 1:29-34)
Action Plans
Spent 40 days of prayer and fasting with constant tempting by devil This
will remind us that we should pray before starting with any endeavor. Remember we can’t do anything without Him.
Action Plans
Invited (“called”) disciples as sharers in his salvific mission First
disciples:
St. Peter St. Andrew St. John St. James St. Philip St. Nathaniel (Bartolomew)
Action Plans
Performed First Miracle – “Wedding at Cana” Jesus
manifested His glory and His disciples believed Him.
Action Plans
Started Evangelization Spread
good news Cure the sick Gave back life to dead Other miracles like: Miraculous catch of fish Multiplication of bread
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Chose Apostles; Those who are sent: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
St. Peter St. Andrew St. John St. James St. Philip St. Bartolomew St. Thomas St. Matthew St. James, the son of Alpheus, St. Simon, the Cananean, called the Zealot St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Judas Iscariot, who turned traitor
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Instituted Seven Sacraments: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Baptism Confirmation Penance Holy Eucharist Matrimony Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick
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
The Church
Meaning of the Church A
congregation of baptized persons United in the same Faith Sacrifice Sacraments
Other names of the Church Body
of Christ Sheepfold Kingdom of God or Heaven
Mission of the Church
To Teach Spread the Good News Mt 28:19-20
To Sanctify Bring grace makes us Mt 28:19 Lk 22:19 Jn 20:23
To Govern Make laws Mt 18:17-18
The Hierarchy
Provision of Leadership of the Church Designation
of Simon
(Mt 16:17) Fulfillment of Promise (Jn 24)
POPE BISHOP PRIEST LAITY
The Church Hierarchy 17
Provision of Leadership of the Church Designation
of Simon (Mt 16:17) Fulfillment of Promise (Jn 24)
The Universal Church The Local Churches run by CBCP Archdiocese Diocese Vicariate Parish Basic
Ecclesial Community (BEC) Domestic Church (a Catholic Family)
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MEMBERS IN THE CHURCH 18
Clergy - Bishops, Priests and Deacons Religious - those who live in a community life and make the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Laity - the baptized who is not cleric nor religious.
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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
Mystical Body of Christ 20
The Church like the human body where the head is our Lord Jesus Christ, and all its parts are the people of God. Any part of the body that suffers pain, the whole body feels it. Conversely, any good that a part feels the whole body rejoices. This analogy may help explain why the church is called the “Mystical Body of Christ”. (Col 1:18)
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Birthday of the Church (Pentecost) Acts
1:8
Acts 2:34
MARKS OF A TRUE CHURCH
ONE
HOLY
CATHOLIC
APOSTOLIC
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ONE – the same faith, the same sacrifices, the same sacraments and united under one visible head the Pope. HOLY – the founder is our Lord Jesus Christ, who is holy and He had provided us the means (doctrines & sacraments) to make us holy. CATHOLIC - meaning universal, “Spread the Good News to all the Nations....” without exception. APOSTOLIC – meaning, the Church was founded on ‘the stature’ of the Apostles, choosing Peter as the first head, and it will be governed for all time by his lawful successor ...the Pope. 22
Attributes of the Church 23
Authority - it is the right to speak in Christ name and to be heard. “He who hears you, hears me; and who rejects you, rejects me.” Lk 10:16 Infallibility - the assurance of freedom from error when solemnly proclaiming the truths of God to the universal church. Indefectability - the church to endure to the end of the world.
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Communion of Saints 24
Church Triumphant - composed of the Saints and Angels in heaven, who have already gained the crown of victory. Church Suffering - composed of souls in purgatory, who still have to expiate their sins before the can enter heaven. Church Militant - composed of the people on earth, who are still struggling ceaselessly of their soul. Note:
the member of the communion of saints help one another by prayers and intercession 24 and by the merits
Liturgical Year (Church Calendar) Differences Between Civil and Liturgical Calendar CIVIL CALENDAR
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
Starts - Jan 1 Ends - Dec 31
Starts – 1st Sunday of Advent Ends – Christ the King
Holiday – Fixed Dates Ex. June 12 – Independence Day May 1 – Labor Day Dec 30 – Rizal Day
Holy Days – Fixed and Movable Dates Ex. Fixed: Jan 1 – Mary, Mother of God Dec 8 – Immaculate Concepcion Dec 25 – Christmas Movable: Easter Ascension Pentecost Ash Wednesday, etc.
Year is divided into 12 months
Year is divided into 6 Seasons
Liturgical Year (Church Calendar)
There are only 3 holy days of obligation because the rest fall on Sundays: January 1, December 8 and December 25 Movable Dates March
FULL MOON
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Easter Sunday
after 40 days Ascension
40 days before
Ash
Wednesday
EASTER
after 50 days
Pentecost
Liturgical Year
Ascension Day – always falls on a Thursday – we celebrate at the following Sunday 40 days represent the days spent on earth after the resurrection Ash Wednesday – is 40 days before Easter (40 days represent Jesus’ stay in the desert fasting and praying). Actually, it is 46 days before Easter, but the 6 Sundays are not counted because the Church then doesn’t prescribe any fasting on Sunday. Epiphany – 3 Kings – Sunday after New Year (not always Jan 6 like before) Christ’s Baptism – Sunday after Epiphany
The Six Seasons in the Liturgical Year
Advent Christmas Ordinary Time Lent Easter 2nd Ordinary Time
Liturgical Year ADVENT
Preparation for the birth of Christ Advent – means coming Represents thousand years of waiting for the coming of the Messiah (Mass – no Gloria & Alleluia)
4 weeks before Xmas 1st Sunday of Advent up to Dec 24
Purple/ Violet
CHRISTMAS
Rejoicing for the birth of Infant Jesus Christ
Dec 25 (Christmas up to Baptism of Jesus)
White
Liturgical Year ORDINARY Preparation for TIME Lent
Baptism of Jesus Green st st Sunday is the 1 day of Ordinary Time (1 part) up to Tuesday before Ash Wednesday Septuagisima – 3 Sundays before Ash Wednesday. At present we just use ordinary time w/o Septuagisima which is the shortest season – only 2 ½ weeks
LENT
From Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
Time for Penance Mass: No Gloria/Alleluia
Purple/ Violet
Liturgical Year EASTER
Rejoicing & thanksgiving for the Triumph of Christ (Regina Coeli instead of Angelus) Gloria/Alleluia used
Easter Sunday up to Pentecost Pentecost - Red
White
2nd ORDINARY TIME
Devoted to Feast of Saints and Christian Perfection
Longest Season covers 34 Sundays 34th Sunday is Christ the King Sunday – end of Liturgical Year Monday after Pentecost Sunday up to Christ the King
Green
Liturgical Colors
Color
Meaning
Days to Use
White
Purity, Joy, Victory
Christmas, Easter, Feast of the Blessed Virgin, Angels, Confessors, Virgins, Saints not Martyrs
Violet
Penitence, Sorrow, Preparation
Advent, Lent, Vigils, Mass for the Dead
(Purple)
Green Hope, Growth, used greater part of year
Ordinary Time - All days except Feasts of Our Lord, Angels, Our Lady, and Saints
Red
Fire, Blood, Love
Pentecost, Apostles except St. John, Passion of Christ (Palm Sunday), Good Friday
Black
Sorrow
Services for the Dead Note: Violet or white can be substitute for black
Thank you!