What are the 3 types of vocation Which

Christian Vocation : the Laity • To explain with examples the vocation of lay

1. Identify 3 activities that lay people do: describe them. of lay tell you

Definitions • Lay person • Lay ministry • Lay vocation A baptised Christian Serving

When Christians are baptised, they priest are given the Holy Spirit, which prophet anoints

Prophet, Priest and King Draw the table PRIEST Gives worship to God Identify ways

1. “I am a good Christian. I put some money on the collection plate

Lay Ministries: WHO AM I? priest prophet king • I help with the Children’s

Write out this statement and explain with labels what each of the underlined phrases

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What are the 3 types of vocation? Which one do most people belong to?

Christian Vocation : the Laity • To explain with examples the vocation of lay people • To give evaluate how Christians live out lay vocation

1. Identify 3 activities that lay people do: describe them. of lay tell you about 2. What do kind these examples what Christiancan vocation is about? activities you see Who is it for? going here? **What kindon of person is a Christian called to become?

Definitions • Lay person • Lay ministry • Lay vocation A baptised Christian Serving & loving God and others in daily life A role of service in the church

When Christians are baptised, they priest are given the Holy Spirit, which prophet anoints them as king “priest”, “prophet” and a “king”. To care for others eg visiting sick, fighting for justice, being fair and responsible at home and at work 1. what are the 3 vocations Christians are anointed with at baptism? 2. What is the role of each? Match them up and write them out. **Imagine a parish bank account invests in countries ruled by dictators and tobacco firms. A parishioner notices this. What aspect of their Christian vocation leads them to action? Explain why. To bring God to people, eg bringing communion to sick, reading & serving at mass, being an example of Jesus’ forgiveness and love, praying for others To stand up for truth and justice everywhere (following your conscience). To guide others in their faith journey eg retreats, preparation for 1 st communion, confirmation etc.

Prophet, Priest and King Draw the table PRIEST Gives worship to God Identify ways in the passage in PROPHET KING which Dave gives worship Speaks up for truth Helps and guides to God, speaks up for the truth, others guides and helps others. Prays as he drives to the Refuses to be part of a PRIEST building site eg Our scam Gives Father, Hail Mary worship Thanks God at the end Reminds management to God of the day. of their responsibility to buy safety harnesses Reassures and guides PROPHET KING the new apprentice Speaks up Helps and for truth guides Puts in extra hours to others help everyone catch up on the work

1. “I am a good Christian. I put some money on the collection plate at mass”. What has this person not understood about what lay ministry is about? 2. “religion and politics do not mix”. Why is this a wrong understanding of Christian vocation?

Lay Ministries: WHO AM I? priest prophet king • I help with the Children’s liturgy at the 11 am mass • -I give out Holy Communion at mass • -I run a scheme visiting old people in the parish • -I help prepare the altar for mass and other Church services • -I am on the rota for readings at mass • -I pass round the collection plate • -I promote the sale of Fairtrade in the parish • -I help run the parish confirmation programme

Write out this statement and explain with labels what each of the underlined phrases is saying. CHRISTIAN VOCATION – God’s call to love and serve God and neighbour in a productive way: as Priest, Prophet and King.