Jesus as Model of Discipleship and Mission of the Church Flashcards
one of ghe main elements of jesus’ ministry; while the lord spent a lot of time teaching, preaching, healing the sick, and casting out demons, jesus made sure to set aside time to disciple the 12 men whom he had chosen to closely work with him in his ministry
discipleship
model of discipleship
jesus
“jesus said to him, follow me. and he got up and followed him
matthew 9:9
the threefold mission of jesus
prophetic, priestly, kingly
a messenger sent by god, a person who speaks for god (teaching)
prophetic (or prophet)
he/she witnesses to god’s call- the calling people to conversion, and may also fortell the future. they are often killed for their message
prophetic mission / prophets
proclaiming and teaching god’s word
prophetic (teaching) mission
a mediator, or a bridge between god and the human beings; celebrating the sacred mysteries (sacraments)
priestly (healing) mission
jesus was a servant leader. he said that he did not come to be served but to be served. he was worthy of being worshipped as king, but yet washed the feet of his disciples
kingly (serving) mission
serving the people of the world (service)
kingly (serving) mission
jesus was tempted by the devil to make the easier path (the temptation of jesus)
he did the right thing all the time
jesus cried at the death of lazarus
he was honest with his words and feelings
jesus angry at the temple for the absuses of the money changers
he corrected people
jesus washed the feet of his disciples to teach them about true service - not a position but a sacrifice
he was humble
his teachings challenged the injustices caused by religious authorities
he died for the truth
the greek word for church is “________” meaning what
ekklesia, those who ar called forth. all of us who are baptized and believe in god are all called forth by god
church comes from the greek word
kyriake, meaning belonging to the lord; consists of those called together from all nations
evangelization, liturgical homilies and sermons, catechism of the catholic church, schools
prophet (teaching)
we are expected to become a messenger/witness of god’s word in our community, in our particular churches, and in our own family
prophet (teaching)
sacraments and liturgies, prayers and devotions, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, religious life
priest (healing/sanctifying)
pope and bishops, priests and parishes, religious life (schools, orphanages, healthcare, homes for the elderly, and other charitable institutions), laity: work and ministries of the lay faithful
king (serving)
we are called to lead others to god’s kingdom through our humble service to others, without discrimination since jesus offered his heart to all humanity
king (serving)
the church fulfills the three-fold mission of jesus in a delicate balance between prayer and work
ora et labora
the _____ are the faithful who by baptism are incorporated into christ and integrated imto the people of god
laity
state of life in the catholic church lived by believers who wish to follow jesus christ in a more exacting way
consecrated life
the state of ordained men in the church
clergy
three degrees of priesthood
bishop, priest, deacon
bishop comes from what greek word
episkopein = to supervise
possesses the highest degree or fullness of priesthood
bishop
priest from what greek word
presbyteros = elder
coworker with the bishop in proclaiming the gospel and administering the sacraments
priest
deacon comes from what greek word
diakonos = servant, helper
ordained for the ministry (diakonia) of the word, the liturgy, and the charitable works
deacon
immediately below the pope in the hierarchy kd the catholic church
cardinal
primary responsibility of the cardinals
to elect a new pope whem the pope dies or abdicates the papacy
successor of the apostle peter, bishop of rome. because peter was the first among the apostles, this presides over the college of bishops
pope
pope comes from what greek word
papas = father
made up of all men who have placed their hope in christ and belong to him through baptism, whether they have already died or are still alive
communion of saints
