2. “I for my part declare to you, you are my Rock, and
on this rock I will build my church, and the jaws of
death shall not prevail against it. I will entrust to
you the keys of the kingdom in heaven; whatever
you declare loosed on earth shall be loosed in
heaven”
Matthew 16:18 – 19
3. After Jesus’ resurrection, Peter was commissioned
together with other apostles namely, James and
John (sons of Zebedee), Bartholomew, Philip,
Matthew, Judas Thaddeus, Judas Iscariot, Simon
the Zealot, James (Son of Alphaeus), and Thomas
(Matthias replaced Judas Iscariot)
4. When Jesus ascended to heaven, He appointed
Peter as Vicar or representative of the Church.
He promised Peter and His apostles that He will be
with them until the end of time, after He
commissioned them, that is why, they became
careful to appoint successors in the hierarchically
structured Church.
5. The Church is a hierarchical community whose
unity in faith and communion is grounded on the
successors of the apostles, and especially on Peter
the chosen “rock” upon which Christ would build
His Church
7. Jesus builds the church on Peter as the
foundation.
He chose Peter to be their leader. He was
given such a great responsibility in Church.
8. Peter believes that it is all about God’s grace
and using that grace for the service of God’s
people.
9. All of us have the chance to become active
members of the Church
Singing, Public speaking, etc.
10. The power that Jesus gave to the apostles were handed down
to the pope and bishops of today. This is called apostolic
succession. The pope is the representative of Peter, while the
bishops are the successors of the other apostles. This task and
hierarchy of the Church is called ministry of service. Jesus builds
the Church on Peter as the foundation. From among the twelve
apostles, Jesus chose Peter to be their leader. Because of Peter's
proclamation oJesus as the Christ and the Son of the Living God,
he was given such a great responsibility in the Church. Peter
believes that it is all about God's grace and using that grace for
the service of God's people.
11. We too, like Peter are given the responsibilities as
living stones of the Church, though we know we have
our limitations or weaknesses. We are called to love
and serve others and proclaim our faith in words and
in deeds, especially to those who do not know Jesus
yet.
All of us have the chance to become active
members of the Church, especially the young people
at present.
12. Young people like you can be compared to Peter when he
was called to become the living stone of His church. Like
Peter, you are challenged to be awakened and be renewed in
your commitment to grow in the Church and be with the
Church. You may join parish activities.
If you are gifted with good voice or can play musical
instruments, you can join the choir and lead the people to
God through music. If you are a good speaker, you can
become a lector or commentator and experience the joy of
spreading the Good News of salvation.
13. Filipino Values Alive:
Leadership and Followership
Leadership and followership go together. Good leaders are
good followers and good followers are good leaders. They
are both important in the function of management. The
responsibility of the leader as well as the follower should be
kept in mind, that is, to perform their work effectively and
efficiently and to the best of their abilities and skills as they
work hand in hand.
15. The responsibility of the leader as well as the
follower should be kept in mind, that is, to
perform their work effectively and efficiently
and to the best of their abilities as they work
hand in hand
17. Every school has its mission statement.
It expresses the commitment of the school
to form its students holistically – that’s
mental, social, physical, emotional, and
spiritual formation
18. The 11 disciples made their way to Galilee, to
the mountain to which Jesus had summoned
them.
At he sight of Him, those who had
entertained doubts fell down in homage.
Jesus came forward and addressed them in
words:
19. “Full authority has been given to me both in
heaven and on earth; go therefore and make
disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit, teach them to carry out everything I
have commanded you and know that I am with
you always until the end of the world”
Matthew 28:16 - 20
20. Jesus’ words of commissioning: “you will receive
power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will
be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth”
Jesus commission His disciples to continue His
Mission until the end of time.
They are to spread the Good News – all the truth
about Jesus and that forever, He remains
21. Today as the members of the Church we share in
the mission of Christ as priest, prophet, and King,
and we call this work an “apostolate”
