Baptism and the ThreeFold Mission of Jesus Sisters

Baptism and the Three-Fold Mission of Jesus Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Dot. Ed. Aids@SNDde. N. org

All baptized Christians are: Incorporated into a community Brought into mission to be Priest, Prophet, Servant. Leader Invited to a Personal Relationship: demands a response Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Dot. Ed. Aids@SNDde. N. org

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. MT 18: 20 l l l Community: teaches us about God Where we hear God’s word and call Company on the journey of discipleship Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Dot. Ed. Aids@SNDde. N. org

So that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. JN 15: 11 l l l God is the one inviting How do we respond? Building a personal relationship Prayer Letting God in to our lives Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Dot. Ed. Aids@SNDde. N. org

As the Father has sent me, so I send you. JN 20: 21 l l l Ministry to humanity Call to be Christ’s hands & voice in the world today Willingness to be sent & serve Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Dot. Ed. Aids@SNDde. N. org

Priest l l l The priesthood of all believers To be a person of prayer To pray as Jesus did – – Often For everyone Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur MT 7: 7 Dot. Ed. Aids@SNDde. N. org

Prophet l To speak God’s word – – l Through action Through words To BE God’s message of love You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. MT 5: 14 Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Dot. Ed. Aids@SNDde. N. org

Servant Leader l l Be Christ’s hands in the world Reach out to help others Work for justice Not power I am the vine; you are the branches. JN 15: 5 Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Dot. Ed. Aids@SNDde. N. org