The Communal Life

2. PAULINIAN ARE RESPONSIBLE MEMBER OF
THE COMMUNITY

3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson the students should be
able to:
1. describe the activities of the early Church in
the light of Acts 2:42-47 otherwise known as
Communal Life;
2. respond to the call of Jesus by imitating Him
through His teachings, living one’s life in
communion with others, being Eucharistic –
centered and prayerful; and
3. show appreciation of the acts of the early
Christians in following the life of Jesus
through writing a personal prayer.

4. COMMUNAL
Belonging to or used by a
group of people rather than
one single person.

5. Communal Life
Acts 2:42-47
They devoted themselves to the apostles'
instruction and communal life, to the breaking
of the bread and the prayers. A reverent fear
overtook them all, for many wonders and signs
were performed by the apostles. Those who
believed shared all things in common; they
would sell their property and goods, dividing
everything on the basis of each ones need.

6. Guide questions:
1. What are the activities of the
early Church?
2. How would you describe the
communal life of the early
Church?
3. How are the activities shown
in our time today?
4. How did the early Church
show love of God and love of

7. They devoted themselves to
the apostles' instruction
and communal life, to the
breaking of the bread and
the prayers. A reverent
fear overtook them all,
for many wonders and signs
were performed by the
apostles.

8. breaking of the bread

9. praying together

10. Apostle’s teachings, fellowship, breaking of bread and
prayers

11. Those who
believed
shared all
things in
common; they
would sell

12. They went to the temple
area together everyday,
while in their homes they
broke bread. With
exultant and sincere
hearts, they took their
meals in common,
praising God and
winning the approval of
all the people.

13. Communal Life
Acts 2:42-47
They devoted themselves to the apostles'
instruction and communal life, to the breaking
of the bread and the prayers. A reverent fear
overtook them all, for many wonders and signs
were performed by the apostles. Those who
believed shared all things in common; they
would sell their property and goods, dividing
everything on the basis of each ones need.

14. Jesus was
baptized by St.
John the Baptist
with a baptism of
repentance, but it
was Jesus who
instituted the
BAPTISM

15. In Baptism a believer (is):
• Forgiven original and
actual sins;
• Begins a new life in Christ;
• Incorporated into the
Church, the Body of Christ;
• Has a baptismal character
imprinted on the soul.

16. Why is it important for Christians to
be Baptized in a church?
Baptism is an important
sacrament because Jesus
was baptized, and after his
resurrection he told his
disciples that they too should
be baptized. Jesus also
commanded his disciples to

17. We, as Christians, belong to one community
and family of God. We have this sacred mission
to provide selfless service and care to each
other following the examples of our Lord Jesus
Christ. We must exemplify our faith by creating
just, loving and peaceful relationship with one
another. And, may we always remember that
the peace and harmony we long for can never
be attained unless we see each other as

18. GROUP
ACTIVITY
How can you show your
responsibilities as a
member of your family,
community, classroom and

19. Communal Life
Acts 2:42-47
They devoted themselves to the apostles' instruction and communal life, to the
breaking of the bread and the prayers. A reverent fear overtook them all, for
many wonders and signs were performed by the apostles. Those who believed
shared all things in common; they would sell their property and goods, dividing
everything on the basis of each ones need. They went to the temple are
together everyday, while in their homes they broke bread. With exultant and
sincere hearts, they took their meals in common, praising God and winning the
approval of all the people. Day by day, the Lord added to their number those
who were being saved.