Eucharist – or holy mass; highest form of prayer; an act of praise and thanksgiving carried out by the church in which Christ offers to the Father the perfect sacrifice in a sacred meal of communion in which Christ is the food for eternal life, really present to the believers under the appearance of bread and wine Mission – your purpose; a continuing task or responsibility for which God sends a person whom he has called particularly to make Christ and His salvation known to other people New Jerusalem – we are under this; refers to the victorious people of God, redeemed by Jesus, and the city that is to be their home in a new world (Rev. 3:12,21:2) The beginning and foundation of church is Jesus’ teachings. Scripture Reading (John 15:1-17) 1. How can we be friends with Jesus? We heard everything from the Father 2. In what way can this friendship with Jesus’ blossom into discipleship? If we become friends with Jesus, that means we already know all of His commandments which He also received from His Father 3. Why is Jesus telling us to keep His commandments and remain in His love? So that our joy may be complete 4. How can loving our neighbors bring us closer to Jesus? Loving our neighbors is one of His commands. By following His commands, we can become friends with Jesus 5. How can we go and bear fruit? We can go and bear fruit as long as we are one with the vine. We can do this by loving The LOVE of God God’s love is unconditional. provider, encourager, comforter Jesus instituted the Church Jesus is the Head of the Church Us being the body Jesus’ LOVE for His disciples In the Gospel according to St. John Search prayer to the Holy Spirit 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit 19 bookmarks in total wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord charity (or love), joy, peace, patience, benignity (or kindness), goodness, longanimity (or long-suffering), mildness (or gentleness), faith, modesty, continency (or self-control), and chastity. https://www.kilmacudparish.ie/the-gifts-fruits-of-holy-spirit/ WEEK 5 The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Church Paraclete – other term for the Holy Spirit, who is promised by Jesus prior to His ascension Pentecost – Old Testament – one of the three major Jewish feast also called Feast of weeks; also commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, an event; which enabled them to speak in various tongues, and made them courageous in their preaching about the risen Christ Kerygma (catechesis) – the initial proclamation of the Gospel to non-believers; for the purpose of converting them to faith in the Lord Jesus 1. What was the reading all about? The reading was all about the coming of the Holy Spirit at the day of Pentecost. 2. What is the significant event that had happened? Coming of the Holy Spirit 3. Who is responsible for the taking over of the events? God 4. How did the Holy Spirit change the course of events? Many were baptized, 3000 Because of the holy spirit, church commenced 5. How significant was the event in the life of our Church and personally, in your life? the coming of holy spirit enabled us to be reborn as children of God St. Luke – author of the acts of the Apostles 5 LESSONS OF FATIMA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The importance of praying the Rosary for peace Children can be saints The importance of sacrifice The need for courage in the face of obstacles Both heaven and hell are real Every hail Mary is a rose of love to the virgin Mary and to Jesus. When we are reflecting on the mysteries of the rosary, we are actually reflecting on the life of Jesus, the life we also want to be ours. We are not the first to honor Mary, but the first is God, through His messenger Angel Gabriel. 4 POINTS Rosary – roses for Mary Jesus with His followers. Calling of the apostles.
