The Mission Of The Church Flashcards
List 3 things that are part of the mission of the church?
• To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom.
• To teach, baptise and nurture new believers.
• To respond to human need by loving service.
List 4 things a parish might do to fulfil the Mission of the Church.
• establish contact with non-Christians
• proclaim the good news
• lead people to faith in Jesus Christ
• integrate the new believers into the life and mission of the Church
What is the purpose of a parish newsletter?
To keep church members updated on the latest events, services, and activities
Define Clergy in the Church
The group of religious officials (as priests, ministers, or rabbis) specially prepared and authorized to conduct religious services.
Define Laity in the Church
The ordinary people who are involved with a church but who do not hold official religious positions
What is a Chaplain?
A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care for individuals in a non-religious organization
Women cannot be ordained in the Catholic Church, however, they can serve the Church in the following, other ways such as:
• To practice spiritual disciplines
• To serve and volunteer
• To be inviting and inclusive
• To study the word
Who is Saint Vincent De Paul?
The patron saint of charitable societies
‘The Pope does not play the most important role in the Catholic Church’ explain 3 reasons for, for and against.
For:
• The Pope leads the Church, but he shares responsibility with all the bishops around the world.
• Local churches and their leaders, called bishops, are very important for Catholics in their everyday lives
• Regular members of the Church (the laity) do a lot of important work, like teaching, helping others, and spreading the faith.
Against:
• The Pope has the highest authority in the Church and can make the final decisions on important issues
• The Pope is seen as the spiritual leader for all Catholics worldwide.
• The Pope is a symbol of unity for Catholics everywhere.
