Ch. 5 - A People Of Service Flashcards
(29 cards)
The building of the cathedral in 1194 was a
Grand sign of Gods ever-present love As well as a sign of faith and generosity of the people, from the rich to the poor.
You are building Christ’s church by
Serving Gods people and by practicing virtue.
Through baptism you became apart of
The Catholic Church
Every baptized person is called to
Share in the mission of Christ, to love and serve Gods people, spread the kingdom of God, and to build up the body of Christ
The church is composed of
People chosen by the father, gathered together in Christ through the spirit, and called to live lives of holiness
How can you build up the church
By sharing in Christ’s mission and spread the kingdom of God
How do you spread the kingdom of god?
Through witness, worship, and service
Witness
Someone who not only believes, but acts on his/her belief
How can you be a witness?
Giving service, using gifts the way God intended, grow in your gifts through sacraments
Through the sacraments the spirit
Continues to bless, nourish, forgive, strengthen and heal you
A Christian responsibility
Build up Christ’s church and the world
Beatitudes teach us that
We are all called to work for the kingdom, the only way for our happiness to be fulfilled
How were the corporal works used
By the disciples to build ip the Church
Only certain members of the church are called to serve others (t-f)
F
By serving others, we serve Jesus (t-f)
T
We have supernatural gifts that help us serve (t-f)
T
When we serve, we witness to our faith (t-f)
T
Jesus expects his followers to enjoy life, not to serve (t-f)
F
Everyone has the same gifts for service (t-f)
F
When we fail to serve, the whole Church suffers (t-f)
T
Service might call for sacrifice and risks on our part (t-f)
T
Contribute to a food drive at your school
Feed the hungry
Volunteer to support a shelter for homeless women and children
Shelter thre homeless
Donate clothes you have outgrown to Goodwill
Clothe the naked
