30 Questions
What is the main mission of the Church that families should be involved in?
Transmitting and radiating the Gospel
How can the strength of the family's mission be nourished according to the text?
Through constant prayers to God and receiving the Eucharist
What is the significance of the family being the 'Seat of Communion'?
It highlights the importance of unity and faith transmission
Why is it important for parents to be ministers of their children's education according to the text?
To fulfill their role as received in the Sacrament of Marriage
What role do children play in the 'Sanctuary of Life' according to the text?
They are called to accept the commandments and respect life
Why can the Christian Family be called a Domestic Church?
Because it is a community of grace
How does the text describe the love within a family with regards to others?
It should be shared with others, especially those in need
What is the role of parents within the family according to the text?
To be the first heralds of the faith through their words and actions
How is the love between husband and wife described in the context of a Domestic Church?
It mirrors the mystery of Christ's love for the church, his bride
What is one aspect of the threefold mission of Jesus Christ that families are called to participate in?
Actively participating in liturgical and sacramental celebrations
How are families expected to act as domestic churches within their community?
By being effective bearers of the Gospel in their community
What does it mean for a family to be 'Prophetic' according to the text?
To be a believing and evangelizing community
What is the main motivation behind filial piety according to the text?
Gratitude of children towards their parents
According to Sirach 7:27-28, why should children honor their parents?
To repay the gift of life bestowed by their parents
What does true filial respect entail, as mentioned in the text?
Listening to parental instructions and being obedient
When should children obey their parents according to the text?
In everything, for this pleases the Lord
What should children continue to do as they grow up, as advised in CCC, 2217?
Respect their parents and anticipate their wishes
What is the key difference between obedience and respect towards parents, as mentioned in the text?
'Obedience' is what is owed to parents even after emancipation; 'respect' ceases with emancipation
What family activity did Pio's family engage in daily during the lockdown?
Reciting the rosary
Which important Holy Week observance did Pio's family miss due to the pandemic?
Visita Iglesia
Apart from the rosary, what other prayers did Pio's family engage in during the lockdown?
Oratio Imperata
What family values did Pio's parents teach him during the lockdown period?
Unity, friendship, service, respect, and love for one another
How did Pio maintain contact with his relatives during the lockdown?
Through social media video calls
What kind of tasks did Pio enjoy accomplishing with his parents during the lockdown?
Shooting videos and drawing
During the lockdown, what did Pio and his family discover about the Church?
The Church is found in the family coming together to pray.
In the context of parenting styles, what does the 'Hierarchical Web' model suggest?
Parents leading the way with children following their examples.
Based on the text, what is one implication of the emerging parenting-style phenomenon where parents and kids are best friends?
Loss of parental authority and roles.
How does the text suggest that family traditions are passed down to younger generations?
By elderlies practicing and teaching them to younger family members.
What does the 'Domestic Church' concept refer to in the text?
The notion that every family coming together to pray forms a church.
Why do parents and children need to strike a balance in decision-making authority according to the text?
To maintain a healthy parent-child relationship.
Study Notes
The Family as a Domestic Church
- The family is a gift from God, a community of grace, and a place of encounter with Christ within the community.
- The family is called "Ecclesia Domestica" and is expected to be a domestic church, with family life centered on the Lordship of Christ.
- Parents are the first heralds of faith to their children, and every home is called to become a domestic church.
The Threefold Mission of Jesus Christ in the Family
- Prophetic: The family must be a believing and evangelizing community, transmitting and radiating the Gospel.
- Priestly: Family members must actively participate in liturgical and sacramental celebrations of the church, nourished by prayer, Eucharist, and Reconciliation.
- Kingly: Family members must become witnesses of Christ's love in their daily lives, sharing love and reaching out to those in need.
Four General Tasks of the Family
- Seat of Communion: The family is where parents become their children's first teachers in the faith.
- Sanctuary of Life: Every child deserves to be born of love, and parents are instruments of God's love.
- Agents of Social Development: Parents have the primary right and duty to educate their children.
- Leaven of Evangelization: The family should be a witness to Christ's love, sharing the Gospel in their community.
Duties of Children
- Filial piety springs from gratitude towards parents.
- Children should show respect and obedience to their parents, honoring them and following their guidance.
- As children grow up, they should continue to respect their parents, anticipating their wishes and seeking their advice.
Explore the concept of the family as a Domestic Church, a specific revelation and realization of ecclesial community, as highlighted in John Paul II's 'Familiaris Consortio'. Understand how the family is viewed as a community of grace and a place of encounter with Christ.
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