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What is one of the main roles discussed for Jesus in the content?
What is one of the main roles discussed for Jesus in the content?
What aspect of Jesus does the curriculum NOT mention?
What aspect of Jesus does the curriculum NOT mention?
What is the primary focus of Lesson 6 in the module?
What is the primary focus of Lesson 6 in the module?
What is the ministry focus covered in the module?
What is the ministry focus covered in the module?
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Who is the vice president for academics mentioned in the document?
Who is the vice president for academics mentioned in the document?
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What is the primary role of priests in the Church's priestly ministry?
What is the primary role of priests in the Church's priestly ministry?
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Which of the following best describes the prophetic ministry?
Which of the following best describes the prophetic ministry?
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How do ordinary faithful exercise their kingly mission?
How do ordinary faithful exercise their kingly mission?
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What role does the hierarchy play in exercising the kingly ministry?
What role does the hierarchy play in exercising the kingly ministry?
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Which activity exemplifies the prophetic ministry of the Church?
Which activity exemplifies the prophetic ministry of the Church?
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What is a significant aspect of the priestly ministry regarding the Holy Eucharist?
What is a significant aspect of the priestly ministry regarding the Holy Eucharist?
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What does witnessing in the prophetic ministry involve?
What does witnessing in the prophetic ministry involve?
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What type of advice might someone give as part of the prophetic ministry?
What type of advice might someone give as part of the prophetic ministry?
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What is the primary meaning of the word 'Church'?
What is the primary meaning of the word 'Church'?
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What does Jesus demonstrate by washing the feet of His apostles?
What does Jesus demonstrate by washing the feet of His apostles?
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In the Old Testament, what was the main duty of a priest?
In the Old Testament, what was the main duty of a priest?
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What pronoun is used to refer to the Church, implying its maternal attributes?
What pronoun is used to refer to the Church, implying its maternal attributes?
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Which figure is said to accompany the Church in her mission?
Which figure is said to accompany the Church in her mission?
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What unique offering did Jesus make for the salvation of all?
What unique offering did Jesus make for the salvation of all?
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Hebrews states that Jesus is a great high priest because He has done what?
Hebrews states that Jesus is a great high priest because He has done what?
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What is the desired destination or goal for the Church?
What is the desired destination or goal for the Church?
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What term is used to describe the Jewish teacher or master?
What term is used to describe the Jewish teacher or master?
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What does John the Baptist's title for Jesus, 'the Lamb of God', signify?
What does John the Baptist's title for Jesus, 'the Lamb of God', signify?
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What title is derived from one of the functions of Jesus and refers to early Church members?
What title is derived from one of the functions of Jesus and refers to early Church members?
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What is emphasized about Jesus' sacrifice in Hebrews 7:27?
What is emphasized about Jesus' sacrifice in Hebrews 7:27?
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Which statement best describes Jesus' kingship as contrasted with a worldly king?
Which statement best describes Jesus' kingship as contrasted with a worldly king?
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Which term is often used in modern context to refer to the Israelites?
Which term is often used in modern context to refer to the Israelites?
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What is the Church commonly described as, in relation to its members?
What is the Church commonly described as, in relation to its members?
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What does the blood of Christ accomplish according to Hebrews 9:14?
What does the blood of Christ accomplish according to Hebrews 9:14?
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What is the main function of a prophet mentioned in the content?
What is the main function of a prophet mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following best describes the three-fold ministry of the Church?
Which of the following best describes the three-fold ministry of the Church?
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According to the content, who shares in the common priesthood of the faithful?
According to the content, who shares in the common priesthood of the faithful?
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What role did Jesus demonstrate as a king through the washing of the feet?
What role did Jesus demonstrate as a king through the washing of the feet?
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What is the primary mission associated with the priestly role?
What is the primary mission associated with the priestly role?
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Which of the following best categorizes the Church's mission overall?
Which of the following best categorizes the Church's mission overall?
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What was one of the ways that Jesus fulfilled His mission according to the content?
What was one of the ways that Jesus fulfilled His mission according to the content?
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Which of the following roles was NOT directly mentioned as part of the Church's three-fold ministry?
Which of the following roles was NOT directly mentioned as part of the Church's three-fold ministry?
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Study Notes
Jesus, the Prophet, King, and the High Priest
- Jesus is the king who was willing to suffer and die for people to live and be totally liberated.
- Jesus, King of kings, is a humble servant; power and authority mean love and service.
- Jesus demonstrated this through washing the feet of his apostles, demonstrating humility and service. (John 13:1-17)
- Jesus is the perfect high priest.
- In the Old Testament, priests were responsible for the people's worship and maintaining their relationship with God.
- The main part of worship in the Old Testament was the offering of a lamb, sheep, or goat, done for thanksgiving or seeking forgiveness.
- This was typically done in the temple and only the high priest was allowed to enter the holy of holiest to splash blood which was part of their worship.
- Jesus, however, offered his own blood, his own life, for the salvation of all.
- John the Baptist, recognizing this great sacrifice, called Jesus "the Lamb" when he said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29)
- Jesus fulfilled his role as high priest through his sacrifice.
- This is further emphasized in the Letter to the Hebrews 14:14 and Hebrews 9:11-14.
- Hebrews 7:27 states that Jesus sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.
- Jesus is the perfect mediator between God and humanity, fulfilling both the role of priest and sacrifice.
The Church as Priestly, Prophetic and Kingly
- Jesus is the sacrament of God and the Church is the sacrament of Jesus, (John 20:21)
- The Church is sent by Jesus to continue his mission, which was the mission God sent him, to perform.
- Before Jesus's coming, there were three instruments of God in the Old Testament used to do mission work: prophets, priests and kings.
- Jesus fulfilled all three roles perfectly.
- Jesus passed on these three ways of doing the mission to the Church, and they are the three ways the Church continues its mission -Sanctifying, Teaching/preaching, and Ruling/leading/serving.
- The three ways of carrying out the mission are exercised most fully by the college of bishops with the priests sharing the priestly ministry, and deacons (hierarchy) through the power and authority bestowed upon them at their sacramental ordination.
- Laity and faithful also share in these three-fold ministries through the sacrament of baptism.
- Through baptism, all members of the faithful share in the triple mission of Christ. (LG 10-13, 31)
- Baptism gives us the common priesthood of the faithful
- **Specific functions of each ministry
- Prophet: To preach God's words to the people (preaching/teaching)
- Priest: To preside over worship by praying and offering the lamb for thanksgiving and for forgiveness of sins. Jesus performed this function by offering himself as the lamb for the forgiveness of sins. (worship)
- King: Jesus demonstrated through the washing of the feet that the king should serve and not be served. Leading and serving are key to the kingly function, as shown by Jesus. (Serve/lead/rule/guide)
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How the hierarchy and faithful exercise the three-fold ministry:
- Priestly: Priests preside over worship through the celebration of the sacraments, centered on the Holy Eucharist, where we offer the Body and Blood of Jesus for our sanctification (cleansing of sins, making us holy). ** We need to actively participate in our Holy Eucharist celebrations and also other sacraments.**
- Prophetic: This ministry is exercised through celebrating the Word of God through the Liturgy of the Word (readings) during Holy Mass. This ministry is preaching/teaching.
- Other ways to fulfill the prophetic ministry include witnessing (living out our faith and Christian values for others to emulate or be influenced), and giving words or advice that can give life to people, especially those who are at the point of giving up on their difficult situations.
- Kingly: The kingly ministry is exercised through servant leadership as perfectly exemplified by Jesus. The hierarchy offers their whole lives in serving God and people. They rule the people of God through Gospel values which are centered on love.
- Other ways of exercising the kingly ministry include guiding the people entrusted to them, leading them to live the Gospel values. Ordinary faithful are also to exercise their kingly mission by following the example of Jesus as the servant King who came to serve others.
Learning Task
- Students are tasked with giving specific examples of how they can exercise the three-fold ministry of the Church. (5 points each = 15 points)
Evaluation
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Identify the following:
- A term being used to refer to a symbol, agent or representative - Sacrament
- An Old Testament's term for an assembly called by God - Qahal
- The method of recruiting members of the Church -. Discipleship
- The Jewish term for a teacher or master - rabbi
- A title of the early Church derived from one of the functions of Jesus - Followers of the way
- We use the pronoun "her" to refer to the Church because she is a Mother
- The word "Church" primarily refers to a Community/Assembly
- Where is the Church heading to? Kingdom
- Who is accompanying the Church in her Mission? Holy Spirit
- It is a modern term to describe the Israelites - Jews/Jewish
References
- Bible
- Dumpayan, R. et al (2013). Growing as a Missionary Church. CICM Publishing House.
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Online:
- https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artnet.com%2FWebServices%2Fimages%2Fll00192lld2e6FFgneECfDrCWvaHBOckeK%2Flambert-lombard
- https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodnewsshared.files.wordpress.com%2F2017%2F04%2Fascensc3a3o-de-jesus-cristo-
- https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyverses.net%2Fimages%2Fen%2Fniv%2Fxl%2Fmatthew-28-19-20.jpg&imgrefurl
- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+20&version=NABRE
- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1&version=NRSV
- https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=AOaemvI-zdVgTtpHMtXjhEXqfLlnnCr5cg:1630120224467&q
- https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+the+meaning+of+ecclesia+%28latin%29&biw=1362&bih
- https://justmehomely.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/chapter-23-the-catholic-church-nature-and-mission
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