serving god, not just being successful or achieving great things in work and life
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what biblical teachings show us about vocation
in the old testament God called people to do his will,. such as Abraham who preached Judaism, Moses who saved the Jewish slaves. marks gospel begins with 'prepare the way for the lord'. Jesus called his disciples to follow him
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what is the meaning of the parable of the talents
people should use gifts given responsibly in view of the last judgement and should live active productive life
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what are three responses to gods call
leity- men and women called to live active lay lives supporting their church in different ways. holy orders- men called as deacons , priests or bishops. religious orders- women and men called to live single lives as religious community-nuns and monk
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what are some responsibilities of the lay
bring faith into ordinary life, form a community, lie lives according to christian teachings, Eucharistic ministers, part of christs priestly, prophetic and royal mission to spread king of god all over the world
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what does the catholic church teach about being part f the liety
all christians are called to evangelise and transfer the world. to spread the word of god and make it more moral and holy place
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explain the calling of the lay people that is to witness
to share in gods office. at baptism catholics are dedicated to christ and anointed by the holy spirit to ask god for more fruits of the spirit. Christianity should show in all aspects of life
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what are the duties and responsibilities of the lay who are called to witness
parents called to work for happy and loving christian family at home, supporting worship, can stand in for the priest, distribute the holy communion
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explain the calling of the lay people that is to teach
share in christs prophetic office by being involved in developing peoples faith
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what are the duties and responsibilities of the lay people that teach
duty to evengelise believers and non-believers, support children and adults in faith through the first holy communion and rite of christian initiation, make their opinions known to others
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explain the calling of the lay peole that is to lead
share in christs kingly office, called to participate in various ministries at service of community
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what are the duties and responsibilities of the lay people that lead
parish councils, diocesan symbols, pastoral care, parish finances, work for justice of the world
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why is there a need for priesthood in general
all societies need people responsible for worship, sacrifices and passing of religious teachings
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why is there a need for priesthood in christianity
men who feel special calling from god take the sacrament of holy orders
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what is ordination
one of seven sacraments to become priest, deacon or bishop where men receives special spiritual character to act in place of christ
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what is the nature of the deacon
to be a servant of all, support priest in caring role of parish
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what are the three works of the deacon
liturgy- preside at baptism, funerals and leaders in prayer. charity- serves needs of people especially poor. word- read gospel or preach to others
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what is the nature of priests
bishops assistant, preach gospel, celebrate mass, care for faithful, can do all sacraments but confirmation or holy orders, wears a dog collar
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what is the nature of the bishop
confirm fullness of sacrament means bishop is successor of apostles and shares ruling office with other bishops and the pope. can give all sacraments and helps rule and guide the church
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