We belong to a parish.
What is a parish?
community of believers who worship and work together
What are ministries?
Ways to serve the parish
What is the great celebration of the Church?
Mass
WHat did the first Christians do as a parish?
They prayed and helped others.
Who leads a diocese?
Bishop
Who is a pastor?
A priest who leads the parish in worship, prayer, and teaching.
Where is Jesus when two or three are gathered in his name?
Jesus is in the midst of them.
How do Catholics try to act like today?
The first Christians
What is a parish part of?
Diocese
Who is a deacon?
A man who is not a priest but has received the Sacrament of Holy Orders and serves the Church by preaching, baptizing, and assisting the Bishop and priests.
What is a pastoral administrator?
What do we say at the end of Mass, after the priest or deacon sends us out to share God's love with others?
"Thanks be to God."
They participate in Mass and sacraments, they pray together, work together, help others
Name 4 ministries (think of poems).
catechist, director of music, director of youth or social services, eucharistic ministers, altar servers, readers
Name 3 things we celebrate in the life of Jesus?
His life, death, and resurrection
Name 3 ways we can love and serve the Lord.
study and learn about our faith, share the Good News, share what we have, care for what we have, caring for those in need, make peace, work for justice, protect the rights of others
What brings the members of a parish together?
They share the same faith in Jesus and belief in the teachings of the Church
How are we important in the work of the parish?
We can bring the Good News of Jesus to others by helping.
What are some things we do when we gather to celebrate in our parish?
worship, give thanks, and give praise to God
Name 3 ways we can love and serve the Lord and one another.
study and learn about our faith, share the Good News, share what we have, care for what we have, caring for those in need, make peace, work for justice, protect the rights of others