Christian Community: The Foundation of Discipleship (Building A Better Discip...Jonathan Sullivan
This document summarizes Jonathan F. Sullivan's presentation on Christian community. It discusses how the Holy Trinity exemplifies community as three persons in one God, united in perfect love. It provides quotes on how all people form one community and how the Christian community supports catechumens. It also addresses the domestic church, with families modeling Christ's union with the Church and educating children. The document then discusses parishes as places where disciples come together to worship, grow, and serve others. It concludes by addressing affirmative orthodoxy and presenting the Christian faith in a positive light.
Scripture & Tradition: The Boundaries of Discipleship (Building a Better Disc...Jonathan Sullivan
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition – passed on through the biblical authors, the apostles, and their successors – form the deposit of our faith. As the basis for all of the Church’s teaching they also provide the boundary lines for discipleship by illuminating the path that followers of Christ must follow.
This is the second in a five-part webinar series on Christian discipleship. Slides and other handouts can be found at http://bit.ly/BetterDisciple.
The document discusses the three sacraments of initiation in Christianity: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. [1] It notes how man is perfected through spiritual birth in Baptism, growth through Confirmation, and nourishment through the Eucharist, mirroring physical development. [2] It then provides details on each sacrament, explaining their effects and symbolic meanings, such as cleansing of sin in Baptism and strengthening of faith in Confirmation. [3] The sacraments play a key role in Christians' spiritual development and relationship with God.
The document discusses the need for renewal and formation within the Catholic Church in the context of secular cultural shifts and a decreasing number of priests. It emphasizes the importance of discovering one's vocation and mission through prayer and understanding gifts and charisms. The goal of formation is to integrate one's spiritual and secular lives and renew the Church from within through participation of the laity.
This document discusses the sacraments of the Christian church. It describes sacraments as celebrations that involve an interplay between faith, liturgy, preaching, prayer, theology and ritual action. When the church celebrates sacraments, it preaches its faith. Sacraments are efficacious signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the church to dispense divine life. They effect what they signify and bear fruit in those who receive them. The liturgy is an action of Christ and his body the church. Sacraments are a source of faith in the paschal mystery of Christ and require faith. The church preaches faith to prepare believers for the sacraments.
Two special ways of serving in a local church are elders and deacons. Elders are to shepherd the flock, providing protection, nourishment, and leading the flock. They care for the spiritual needs of the saints. The deacons are servants who meet the physical needs of the saints.
This document provides an overview of Catholic confirmation preparation covering topics such as:
- The definition of an institution and what it means for the Catholic Church.
- The roles of the Pope as both temporal and spiritual leader over 1 billion Catholics worldwide.
- Key figures in the early Church including St. Peter as the first Pope and St. Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles.
- The importance of the local parish as the local church community and how each person has a role to play within it.
- The marks of the Church as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.
- Jesus as the source of all grace and Mary's role as a channel of
The document discusses the Holy Eucharist, including how it originated from the Last Supper, is considered the most holy sacrament of the altar, and how Jesus sends disciples as the Father sent him. It mentions miracles at Lanciano, Bolsena and Siena that affirmed the Eucharist as the body of Christ and describes requirements to receive communion such as being in a state of grace. The precepts of attending mass and receiving holy communion are noted along with emphasizing that the Eucharist is truly the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ.
Christian Community: The Foundation of Discipleship (Building A Better Discip...Jonathan Sullivan
This document summarizes Jonathan F. Sullivan's presentation on Christian community. It discusses how the Holy Trinity exemplifies community as three persons in one God, united in perfect love. It provides quotes on how all people form one community and how the Christian community supports catechumens. It also addresses the domestic church, with families modeling Christ's union with the Church and educating children. The document then discusses parishes as places where disciples come together to worship, grow, and serve others. It concludes by addressing affirmative orthodoxy and presenting the Christian faith in a positive light.
Scripture & Tradition: The Boundaries of Discipleship (Building a Better Disc...Jonathan Sullivan
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition – passed on through the biblical authors, the apostles, and their successors – form the deposit of our faith. As the basis for all of the Church’s teaching they also provide the boundary lines for discipleship by illuminating the path that followers of Christ must follow.
This is the second in a five-part webinar series on Christian discipleship. Slides and other handouts can be found at http://bit.ly/BetterDisciple.
The document discusses the three sacraments of initiation in Christianity: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. [1] It notes how man is perfected through spiritual birth in Baptism, growth through Confirmation, and nourishment through the Eucharist, mirroring physical development. [2] It then provides details on each sacrament, explaining their effects and symbolic meanings, such as cleansing of sin in Baptism and strengthening of faith in Confirmation. [3] The sacraments play a key role in Christians' spiritual development and relationship with God.
The document discusses the need for renewal and formation within the Catholic Church in the context of secular cultural shifts and a decreasing number of priests. It emphasizes the importance of discovering one's vocation and mission through prayer and understanding gifts and charisms. The goal of formation is to integrate one's spiritual and secular lives and renew the Church from within through participation of the laity.
This document discusses the sacraments of the Christian church. It describes sacraments as celebrations that involve an interplay between faith, liturgy, preaching, prayer, theology and ritual action. When the church celebrates sacraments, it preaches its faith. Sacraments are efficacious signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the church to dispense divine life. They effect what they signify and bear fruit in those who receive them. The liturgy is an action of Christ and his body the church. Sacraments are a source of faith in the paschal mystery of Christ and require faith. The church preaches faith to prepare believers for the sacraments.
Two special ways of serving in a local church are elders and deacons. Elders are to shepherd the flock, providing protection, nourishment, and leading the flock. They care for the spiritual needs of the saints. The deacons are servants who meet the physical needs of the saints.
This document provides an overview of Catholic confirmation preparation covering topics such as:
- The definition of an institution and what it means for the Catholic Church.
- The roles of the Pope as both temporal and spiritual leader over 1 billion Catholics worldwide.
- Key figures in the early Church including St. Peter as the first Pope and St. Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles.
- The importance of the local parish as the local church community and how each person has a role to play within it.
- The marks of the Church as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.
- Jesus as the source of all grace and Mary's role as a channel of
The document discusses the Holy Eucharist, including how it originated from the Last Supper, is considered the most holy sacrament of the altar, and how Jesus sends disciples as the Father sent him. It mentions miracles at Lanciano, Bolsena and Siena that affirmed the Eucharist as the body of Christ and describes requirements to receive communion such as being in a state of grace. The precepts of attending mass and receiving holy communion are noted along with emphasizing that the Eucharist is truly the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ.
The document outlines a course on ecclesiology or the theology of the church. It begins with a prayer for wisdom and understanding before study. The course covers various topics on the church, including its meaning and foundations in scripture, images and models of the church, the church throughout history, and its institutional and sacramental dimensions. It examines themes like the church as mystery, people of God, body of Christ, and its mission of proclaiming the gospel. Major sources influencing the course are cited.
Living the Liturgical Year in a Secular WorldJoyce Donahue
This document discusses how to live out the liturgical year in a secular world dominated by consumer culture. It outlines the various seasons and feasts of the liturgical calendar, including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. It suggests ways for Catholics to more fully observe and celebrate these seasons at home through traditions, decorations, music, and Mass attendance in order to deepen their faith and experience of the mysteries of Christ throughout the year.
This document discusses teaching children about the sacred liturgy through liturgical catechesis and formation. It emphasizes that the sacred liturgy is important because through it, God is perfectly glorified and we are sanctified. It is also the summit of the Church's activity and gives us a foretaste of heavenly liturgy. Liturgical catechesis is important because it educates children so that they can actively and consciously participate in the liturgy as baptized Christians. The document outlines some challenges and provides guidance on catechizing children about the liturgy through preparation, celebration, and helping them understand their vocation to transform through participation in the liturgy.
In this lesson, Appointing Elders (which is part of the theme "Sustaining the Church Leadership"), Bishop Essien Ekong taught the congregation the prerequisites for one who seeks to become an elder of the Church and the role of the Church in appointing elders.
Holy Orders and Matrimony are called sacraments in service of the community because they confer a specific mission on their recipients to build up the people of God. Christ instituted Holy Orders at the Last Supper by conferring on the Apostles the power to consecrate and offer his Body and Blood in the Mass. The chief supernatural powers of a priest are to change bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ in the Mass, and to forgive sins in the sacrament of Penance.
The Triad-Practice of Christian Life - Saint Martha Lenten Retreat 2014Kathy Sahagun
The document discusses the three key practices of Christian life - prayer, almsgiving, and fasting - based on Jewish traditions of faith centering around the Temple, prayer, tithing/offerings, and sacrifice. It provides examples of how Catholics can incorporate these practices through activities like Lent, various forms of prayer, charitable giving, and reflection on strengthening areas of faith through such disciplines. The document encourages sharing personal experiences with these practices and discussing how they can be helpful in one's spiritual life.
This document discusses the sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church. It describes that there are three degrees of Holy Orders: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops are able to confer Holy Orders and are considered successors of the apostles. Only baptized men can receive Holy Orders. The sacrament configures the recipient to Christ through an indelible character and grace of the Holy Spirit, so they can serve the Church as Christ's instrument.
This document discusses the sacraments of the Catholic Church. It defines sacraments as efficacious signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church to dispense divine life. When celebrated, sacraments bear fruit in those who receive them by making people holy and building up the body of Christ. There are seven sacraments grouped into the categories of Christian initiation, healing, and service/communion. The sacraments are celebrated through liturgical elements like readings, gestures, and music that unfold the Church's doctrine on the sacraments.
Holy Orders celebrates the ministry of Jesus as priest, prophet, and servant leader. Ordained ministers represent Christ and serve the Church in worship, teaching, and governance. The document traces the history of ordained ministry from the early Church, when leadership was shared, to the current roles of bishops, priests, and deacons. It discusses reforms like celibacy and increased education for clergy. Vatican II emphasized service over authority and called for mutual decision making between ordained and lay ministers.
This document provides guidance on teaching children about the sacred liturgy. It discusses the importance of liturgical catechesis and outlines four main approaches: preparation and information, celebration and participation, vocation and transformation, and environmental, formal, experiential, and mystagogical catechesis. It emphasizes that full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy is vital for children's formation. The document also provides practical suggestions for catechizing children through the liturgical year, signs and symbols, and involving families. The overall message is that liturgical catechesis should transform children and call them to holiness through worship, faith, and witness.
The document outlines three dimensions of the Christian faith: doctrine, morals, and worship. It aims to make readers familiar with these dimensions and appreciate the importance of integrated catechesis, or religious education that combines all three dimensions. An effective catechesis teaches the core beliefs or doctrine of Christianity (head), inspires moral values and commitments to service (hands), and fosters community, prayer, and celebration (heart).
The document defines and describes the Catholic Church. It explains that the Church is the People of God, the Body of Christ, and the Bride of Christ. It is also one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. The Church has a hierarchy with the Pope at its head and includes bishops, priests, and lay faithful. It also notes that Vatican City is the physical home and city-state of the Catholic Church.
The document discusses the four marks of the Catholic Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. It explains each mark in detail. The Church is one because it has one founder and source in Christ and the Trinity. It is holy because Christ sanctified it and calls all people to holiness through love. It is catholic or universal because it embraces all people and has a mission to spread the gospel to all nations. It is apostolic because it was founded by Christ and the apostles and their teachings have been passed down through the bishops. The four marks distinguish the Catholic Church from other religions and also serve as challenges for it to continuously become more fully united, holy, universal, and connected to
This document provides an overview of the key parts and rituals of the Catholic Mass, including:
1) The introductory rites which begin with an entrance chant and include signs of the cross, greetings, and penitential acts.
2) The liturgy of the word involving scripture readings from the Old Testament, letters of the Apostles, the Gospel, and a homily.
3) The liturgy of the Eucharist where the bread and wine are brought to the altar and transformed through consecration into the body and blood of Christ, followed by communion.
4) Concluding rites with the Lord's Prayer, sign of peace, Lamb of God
This document discusses two Catholic sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders. It describes Matrimony as the union between a man and woman entered into freely before God, with purposes of mutual support and being open to procreation. Holy Orders confers an indelible spiritual character and is received through the sacrament of ordination as a bishop, priest or deacon to serve the Church. The rites of ordination involve the bishop laying hands on the candidate. Parish ministries are also discussed.
This document discusses the key characteristics of the Catholic Church:
1) The Church is one, united in the Trinity. Church unity is an ongoing task through ecumenism and interfaith dialogue.
2) The Church is holy, made holy by Christ through the Holy Spirit. All Christians are called to holiness through growing in faith, prayer, and love.
3) The Church is catholic or universal, sent to all peoples with the full means of salvation. It assimilates local cultures through inculturation.
4) The Church is apostolic, founded on the apostles and continuing their mission of proclaiming the Gospel. Mission is central to the Church's identity and all are
This document discusses the origins and meanings of Easter from different perspectives. It notes that Easter celebrations have roots in pagan spring equinox festivals, Jewish Passover traditions, and later Christian traditions focused on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. From a Spiritist view, Easter is not about rituals or dogmas, but can be a time for reflection on Jesus' teachings of morality when he reincarnated on Earth. Spiritism sees Easter as a spiritual transformation towards developing perfection by leaving behind vices and selfishness.
Holy Orders refers to the sacrament and clerical structure of the Catholic Church. There are seven orders ranging from the porter to the bishop. The major orders are the priesthood, diaconate, and episcopate. Ordination confers an indelible mark allowing one to act in the person of Christ. It involves prayer, imposition of hands by the bishop, and a promise to serve God and his Church. The traditional rite involves vesting and conferral of sacred powers to offer sacrifice, forgive sins, and sanctify the faithful.
The document discusses the role of spiritual shepherds or elders based on the biblical metaphor of a shepherd. It notes that shepherds go before and lead the sheep, seek out good pasture for the sheep, and take initiative to care for the sheep. Spiritual shepherds must similarly lead people by acting toward a vision, as willing shepherds who teach others to fill their role, guiding people as a shepherd guides sheep.
Each day you make over 400 decisions; some out of habit and others by choice. How do those decisions effect the people around you?
Take note of five quick questions regarding "Making Daily Decisions'
The document outlines a course on ecclesiology or the theology of the church. It begins with a prayer for wisdom and understanding before study. The course covers various topics on the church, including its meaning and foundations in scripture, images and models of the church, the church throughout history, and its institutional and sacramental dimensions. It examines themes like the church as mystery, people of God, body of Christ, and its mission of proclaiming the gospel. Major sources influencing the course are cited.
Living the Liturgical Year in a Secular WorldJoyce Donahue
This document discusses how to live out the liturgical year in a secular world dominated by consumer culture. It outlines the various seasons and feasts of the liturgical calendar, including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. It suggests ways for Catholics to more fully observe and celebrate these seasons at home through traditions, decorations, music, and Mass attendance in order to deepen their faith and experience of the mysteries of Christ throughout the year.
This document discusses teaching children about the sacred liturgy through liturgical catechesis and formation. It emphasizes that the sacred liturgy is important because through it, God is perfectly glorified and we are sanctified. It is also the summit of the Church's activity and gives us a foretaste of heavenly liturgy. Liturgical catechesis is important because it educates children so that they can actively and consciously participate in the liturgy as baptized Christians. The document outlines some challenges and provides guidance on catechizing children about the liturgy through preparation, celebration, and helping them understand their vocation to transform through participation in the liturgy.
In this lesson, Appointing Elders (which is part of the theme "Sustaining the Church Leadership"), Bishop Essien Ekong taught the congregation the prerequisites for one who seeks to become an elder of the Church and the role of the Church in appointing elders.
Holy Orders and Matrimony are called sacraments in service of the community because they confer a specific mission on their recipients to build up the people of God. Christ instituted Holy Orders at the Last Supper by conferring on the Apostles the power to consecrate and offer his Body and Blood in the Mass. The chief supernatural powers of a priest are to change bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ in the Mass, and to forgive sins in the sacrament of Penance.
The Triad-Practice of Christian Life - Saint Martha Lenten Retreat 2014Kathy Sahagun
The document discusses the three key practices of Christian life - prayer, almsgiving, and fasting - based on Jewish traditions of faith centering around the Temple, prayer, tithing/offerings, and sacrifice. It provides examples of how Catholics can incorporate these practices through activities like Lent, various forms of prayer, charitable giving, and reflection on strengthening areas of faith through such disciplines. The document encourages sharing personal experiences with these practices and discussing how they can be helpful in one's spiritual life.
This document discusses the sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church. It describes that there are three degrees of Holy Orders: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops are able to confer Holy Orders and are considered successors of the apostles. Only baptized men can receive Holy Orders. The sacrament configures the recipient to Christ through an indelible character and grace of the Holy Spirit, so they can serve the Church as Christ's instrument.
This document discusses the sacraments of the Catholic Church. It defines sacraments as efficacious signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church to dispense divine life. When celebrated, sacraments bear fruit in those who receive them by making people holy and building up the body of Christ. There are seven sacraments grouped into the categories of Christian initiation, healing, and service/communion. The sacraments are celebrated through liturgical elements like readings, gestures, and music that unfold the Church's doctrine on the sacraments.
Holy Orders celebrates the ministry of Jesus as priest, prophet, and servant leader. Ordained ministers represent Christ and serve the Church in worship, teaching, and governance. The document traces the history of ordained ministry from the early Church, when leadership was shared, to the current roles of bishops, priests, and deacons. It discusses reforms like celibacy and increased education for clergy. Vatican II emphasized service over authority and called for mutual decision making between ordained and lay ministers.
This document provides guidance on teaching children about the sacred liturgy. It discusses the importance of liturgical catechesis and outlines four main approaches: preparation and information, celebration and participation, vocation and transformation, and environmental, formal, experiential, and mystagogical catechesis. It emphasizes that full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy is vital for children's formation. The document also provides practical suggestions for catechizing children through the liturgical year, signs and symbols, and involving families. The overall message is that liturgical catechesis should transform children and call them to holiness through worship, faith, and witness.
The document outlines three dimensions of the Christian faith: doctrine, morals, and worship. It aims to make readers familiar with these dimensions and appreciate the importance of integrated catechesis, or religious education that combines all three dimensions. An effective catechesis teaches the core beliefs or doctrine of Christianity (head), inspires moral values and commitments to service (hands), and fosters community, prayer, and celebration (heart).
The document defines and describes the Catholic Church. It explains that the Church is the People of God, the Body of Christ, and the Bride of Christ. It is also one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. The Church has a hierarchy with the Pope at its head and includes bishops, priests, and lay faithful. It also notes that Vatican City is the physical home and city-state of the Catholic Church.
The document discusses the four marks of the Catholic Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. It explains each mark in detail. The Church is one because it has one founder and source in Christ and the Trinity. It is holy because Christ sanctified it and calls all people to holiness through love. It is catholic or universal because it embraces all people and has a mission to spread the gospel to all nations. It is apostolic because it was founded by Christ and the apostles and their teachings have been passed down through the bishops. The four marks distinguish the Catholic Church from other religions and also serve as challenges for it to continuously become more fully united, holy, universal, and connected to
This document provides an overview of the key parts and rituals of the Catholic Mass, including:
1) The introductory rites which begin with an entrance chant and include signs of the cross, greetings, and penitential acts.
2) The liturgy of the word involving scripture readings from the Old Testament, letters of the Apostles, the Gospel, and a homily.
3) The liturgy of the Eucharist where the bread and wine are brought to the altar and transformed through consecration into the body and blood of Christ, followed by communion.
4) Concluding rites with the Lord's Prayer, sign of peace, Lamb of God
This document discusses two Catholic sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders. It describes Matrimony as the union between a man and woman entered into freely before God, with purposes of mutual support and being open to procreation. Holy Orders confers an indelible spiritual character and is received through the sacrament of ordination as a bishop, priest or deacon to serve the Church. The rites of ordination involve the bishop laying hands on the candidate. Parish ministries are also discussed.
This document discusses the key characteristics of the Catholic Church:
1) The Church is one, united in the Trinity. Church unity is an ongoing task through ecumenism and interfaith dialogue.
2) The Church is holy, made holy by Christ through the Holy Spirit. All Christians are called to holiness through growing in faith, prayer, and love.
3) The Church is catholic or universal, sent to all peoples with the full means of salvation. It assimilates local cultures through inculturation.
4) The Church is apostolic, founded on the apostles and continuing their mission of proclaiming the Gospel. Mission is central to the Church's identity and all are
This document discusses the origins and meanings of Easter from different perspectives. It notes that Easter celebrations have roots in pagan spring equinox festivals, Jewish Passover traditions, and later Christian traditions focused on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. From a Spiritist view, Easter is not about rituals or dogmas, but can be a time for reflection on Jesus' teachings of morality when he reincarnated on Earth. Spiritism sees Easter as a spiritual transformation towards developing perfection by leaving behind vices and selfishness.
Holy Orders refers to the sacrament and clerical structure of the Catholic Church. There are seven orders ranging from the porter to the bishop. The major orders are the priesthood, diaconate, and episcopate. Ordination confers an indelible mark allowing one to act in the person of Christ. It involves prayer, imposition of hands by the bishop, and a promise to serve God and his Church. The traditional rite involves vesting and conferral of sacred powers to offer sacrifice, forgive sins, and sanctify the faithful.
The document discusses the role of spiritual shepherds or elders based on the biblical metaphor of a shepherd. It notes that shepherds go before and lead the sheep, seek out good pasture for the sheep, and take initiative to care for the sheep. Spiritual shepherds must similarly lead people by acting toward a vision, as willing shepherds who teach others to fill their role, guiding people as a shepherd guides sheep.
Each day you make over 400 decisions; some out of habit and others by choice. How do those decisions effect the people around you?
Take note of five quick questions regarding "Making Daily Decisions'
The document discusses Christian hospitality and what defines a living congregation. It states that living congregations are not defined by their budgets, numbers, or demographics, but rather by having large hearts that are welcoming to all, focusing on spreading Christ's message over baptism counts, and bringing people together regardless of differences.
As the series on Church Leadership continues, I decided to spend some time looking at teh words the New Testament uses to describe Spiritual Shapherds.
Part of knowing the battle is knowing the enemy. Maybe in an examination of the enemy, a study of the powerful characteristics of his life can be clearly seen.
This is part of the series on Church Leadership with special emphasis placed on the eldership as spiritual shepherds.
This lesson compares the work of a physical shepherd to that of a spiritual shepherd caring for the church.
A sermon on "Nothing." The Bible does say much about "nothing" if you take time to search. It is an interesting study.
I have also included the afternoone Bible study discussion questions.
This lesson is part of the series on "Church Leadership." In particular, this lessons goes through a brief description of the term "sheep" as applied to followers of God.
The document discusses the responsibilities of spiritual leaders or shepherds. It cites passages from the Bible emphasizing that spiritual leaders must care for the church, which was obtained through Jesus' sacrifice. However, it also warns that false teachers will arise and try to lead people astray. Spiritual leaders are therefore charged with shepherding God's flock and protecting the people from such threats. The document stresses that spiritual shepherds must be ready to make difficult decisions and realize that they will be held accountable for the people under their watch. Ultimately, they are to follow the example of Jesus as the chief Shepherd.
This lesson is based on John Maxwell's lesson entitled, "The Law of the Lid." I believe Dr. Maxwell's words are powerful for businesses and the principles have a place in church leadership.
There is an article on the Preacher's Pen regarding this subject.
The document discusses various energy resources including renewable and nonrenewable resources. It provides details on fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum which are nonrenewable resources that take millions of years to form. The document also discusses various alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal, and nuclear power. It provides brief histories of energy usage and electrification over time.
This document distinguishes between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Nonrenewable resources like fossil fuels cannot be replaced by nature once used up. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. Renewable resources can be naturally replenished, including land, water, and animal resources. However, overuse of renewable resources can cause issues like soil degradation, limited freshwater, and unsustainable use of animals. The document encourages identifying renewable and nonrenewable resources in New York State.
Energy comes in many forms like heat, light, sound, movement, chemical, and electrical. Sources of energy are divided into renewable and non-renewable categories. Renewable sources include energy from the sun, wind, water, and biomass while non-renewable sources are from fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas as well as nuclear energy, which cannot be replenished.
a detailed presentation which emphasizes on the energy resources in the modern world,with a jist of their advantages and disadvantages including modern energy resources with illustrative pictures.
Nonrenewable resources such as coal, petroleum, natural gas and uranium cannot be replaced within human lifetimes because they take significantly longer to form than the rate at which they are consumed. Renewable resources like solar, geothermal, wind, biomass and hydropower can be replenished within short time periods and include resources that are continuously replenished like sunlight, wind and flowing water. Examples of nonrenewable resources are coal and uranium, while solar and hydropower are examples of renewable resources.
This document discusses the classification and types of natural resources. It separates resources into renewable and non-renewable categories. Renewable resources like water, crops, and wind can regenerate within a human lifetime. Non-renewable resources such as coal, oil, and minerals take millions of years to form and exist in fixed amounts. The document also covers alternative energy sources like solar, wind, hydropower, and nuclear power. Overall resource availability depends on the costs of extraction and processing.
This is a collection of writings that deal with the issue of Apostles and whether the gift has ended or still exists today. Many different convictions are shared in these writings.
This document provides an overview of the author's perspective on the New Testament model for the church based on writings from Acts to Jude. Some of the key points made include:
- The early church was made up of believers relating to each other as brothers and sisters, coming together to worship God and spread the gospel.
- Leadership in the early church involved multiple elders and was not a hierarchical structure. Women also served in roles like deaconesses.
- Homes played an important role in the early church as places for fellowship, communion, and teaching.
- Spiritual gifts like prophecy and teaching were shared among many believers, not just formal clergy.
- Offerings and possessions were shared among believers to
The document discusses the New Testament model for the church based on examples from Acts to Jude. It covers topics like how the early church was organized and functioned, what happened during church gatherings, and how Christians lived out their faith. The author examines many scripture passages to understand what the Bible says about proper church structure and the Christian life. The goal is to learn from the Apostolic model and apply those teachings today.
This document provides an overview of the class material for a course on church roots, relationships, and rule. It discusses:
- The history and affiliations of Christ Our Hope church, including its origins in the early Jerusalem church council and connections to the Protestant Reformation.
- The Presbyterian form of church government, in which elders lead and guide the flock, and churches are connected through a regional presbytery for mission and accountability.
- Christ Our Hope's affiliation with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), whose structure unites evangelical, Reformed theology with a Presbyterian form of church order.
McShain-Horstmann Family Retreat & Reunionpennpadre
This document summarizes a spiritual retreat focused on strengthening relationships between Catholics and Jesus. The retreat includes five conferences on topics like the current state of the Catholic Church, discovering spiritual gifts and charisms, and understanding the Eucharist. The third conference discusses how the substance of bread and wine transforms into the body and blood of Christ during communion, and how this "consubstantiation" relates to stages of developing love and prayer in one's relationship with Jesus over time. The document provides context, summaries, and discussion questions for each conference to help participants reflect on better knowing and following Christ within the Catholic faith.
The document discusses a vision for a new ministry called "Disciples of the Lamb, Apostles of the King" that focuses on both discipleship and the apostolate. It argues that formation programs should be based on Church teachings and focus on knowledge of faith, moral life, prayer, liturgy, community, and mission. The alternative proposed is a formation process that builds community and allows each person's vocation to blossom through personal mentoring relationships rather than traditional programs.
This document provides information about the sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church. It discusses that Holy Orders is how men are ordained as priests or deacons, representing Jesus' presence in the Church. There are three steps to ordination: the diaconate, the priesthood, and the episcopacy. During ordination, the ordaining minister lays hands on the man and prays for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Ordination allows one to perform religious ceremonies and sacraments. It is important as it recognizes those called to ministry and encourages them in their commitment.
The document discusses implementing a five-fold leadership model in churches based on Ephesians 4:11, consisting of apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers (APEST). It argues that most churches only focus on shepherds and teachers, neglecting the other roles. A mission-oriented church requires all five types of leadership to function at its best. The author's church, Mosaic, is restructuring its leadership team to represent each of the five roles of APEST in order to make the church more effective in its mission.
The document discusses different leadership functions in the church based on Ephesians 4:11-13. It outlines five main functions: Apostle (ground breaker), Prophet (truth revealer), Evangelist (story teller), Pastor (soul healer), and Teacher (light giver). It argues that the pastor and teacher roles have become overly emphasized in many churches, to the neglect of other important functions like the apostle, prophet, and evangelist. The document also provides historical context for how these roles were understood and implemented in the early church.
The document discusses team ministry and leadership in Christian organizations. It notes that few Christian groups implement team ministry despite biblical support. Leadership is defined as involving others and working towards common goals. The nature of the church is explored, including different meanings of "church" and aspects of church government and purpose. Implementing community and biblical theology of leadership are also addressed. The document emphasizes that administration involves communication, organization, and edification, not just positions or financials.
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Short Presentation on Pauline Laity: Vocation & MissionSr Margaret Kerry
The document discusses the vocation and mission of lay faithful. It covers topics like the call to holiness and mission, being partners in mission by avoiding false distinctions between the sacred and secular. It describes Pauline Cooperators as full sharers in the Pauline mission and their primary responsibility for transforming the world. It discusses the purposes of formation programs which include deepening understanding of one's baptismal call and specifying that call with a Pauline dimension. The document emphasizes experiencing God's love through faith in Christ and contemplating his face, which reveals the Father's face.
Catechetical Program Basic content Chapter V NCDPAlvin Jimena
This document outlines the basic content and structure of catechesis, or the teaching of Christian faith. It discusses three essential dimensions: doctrine (what Christians believe), morals (how Christians act), and worship (why and how Christians pray). It emphasizes presenting the gospel in a Christ-centric and Trinitarian way, proclaiming salvation and liberation. Catechesis should be rooted in the Church, have an historical character, be inculturated, and be meaningful to human experience. The Catechism of the Catholic Church and national catechisms like the Philippine Catechism for Filipino Catholics work in "symphony" together. The Philippine catechism has an official character and presents Catholic faith in
This document discusses several key Catholic beliefs and concepts:
1) It outlines some core Catholic beliefs like the Body of Christ, Communion of Saints, Apostolic Tradition and Succession, and the roles of Popes, Bishops and Priests.
2) It explains why the Catholic Church's role in guiding people to faith and salvation is important, noting it provides a path to avoid Hell and gain eternal life.
3) It discusses the Magisterium and Apostolic Succession, explaining that the Magisterium interprets doctrine and the Pope has authority that traces directly to Jesus through an unbroken line of bishops.
Baptism is an important topic between Orthodoxy and Protestantism with differences in:
1) The efficacy of baptism - Orthodoxy sees it as necessary for salvation while Protestants see faith alone is sufficient.
2) Who can administer baptism - Orthodoxy reserves it for clergy while Protestants allow any minister/elder.
3) Baptism as a sacrament - Orthodoxy sees it as a sacrament but Protestants do not.
4) Method of baptism - Orthodoxy uses immersion while Protestants often use sprinkling.
5) Paedobaptism - Orthodoxy baptizes infants but Protestants require belief before baptism.
This document discusses the qualifications that should be required of parachurch leaders. It begins by defining parachurch organizations as specialized ministries within the kingdom of God that are not under the direct authority of a local church but whose leaders are approved by local churches. It examines the similarities and differences between parachurches and local churches. While they share Christian believers and missions, parachurches do not fulfill all the functions of a local church. The document argues that parachurch leaders should meet the same biblical qualifications as local church leaders based on the nature and purpose of Christian leadership.
11 biblical leadership - not leader jan egil gulbrandsen jan. 2015 - 1Grace Camp Ministries
The document discusses biblical principles of church leadership. It argues that in the church, Christ alone should be recognized as the singular leader, not any individual pastor. Church leadership should operate as a team of elders (pastors) discerning the will of God together through prayer, study, and seeking unity in what the Holy Spirit says to the church. Important decisions are made by consensus of the pastoral team, not by any single individual. This model of shared leadership helps prevent abuse of power and ensures mutual accountability.
Uniqueness of the Catholic Church (8 Nov 2015) (Edwin Lim)Edwin Lim
The Catholic Church is unique in its unity, holiness, and universality. It was founded by Christ and is guided by the Holy Spirit. Over its 2000 year history, the Church has survived persecution and grown to over 1 billion members worldwide. It is both divine and human, visible in its community but also spiritual in the salvation it offers. The Church's authority comes from Christ and it faithfully hands down the deposit of faith through Scripture and Tradition.
This lesson was presented at the Gadsden Church of Christ as a result of the Supreme Court decision regarding same sex marriage.
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The document provides guidance on how to become a person of prayer. It begins with Jesus' model prayer from the book of Matthew. It then defines prayer as communication with God where one requests things from God, praises God, and addresses God. It encourages meditating on God and prioritizing his word. It advises talking to God daily by sharing problems, thanks, and sins. It suggests connecting with God, daring to pray like Daniel, and praying thankfully, in difficult times, and encouraging others, as Paul did.
This lesson was presented at the Gadsden Church of Christ on March 15th to share the need to reach out to the world. Mathew 14:22-32 as the text. As Jesus reached out to a sinking Peter, we need to reach out to a troubled world.
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This document discusses rising to challenges and standing firm in faith. It references several Bible verses about persevering in doing good works. It notes that Elijah stepped up to the challenge from men against God. Finally, it encourages standing fast in principles, getting in God's word, and removing weights and sin.
This lesson is based on the Armor of God spoekn by Paul in Ephesians 6:10-17. The importance is understanding the armor is not loaned, but owned. It must be put on before the battle rages on.
God's definition of good is conformity to his will in order to live with him eternally. Several verses in Romans chapter 8 qualify this, explaining that through the Holy Spirit, believers can realize God's goodness and strengthen their relationship with him. Specifically, the Spirit helps believers, intercedes for them, and those in Christ have God on their side. To experience God's goodness, one should be in Christ, focus their mind on spiritual things, communicate with God in prayer, and live according to his purpose.
This lesson was presented on February 15, 2015 as part of a series on Love. This specifically discusses the situation of the man who fell among robbers and asks the question if we are too busy in our world.
7 Effective Habits of Highly Effective ChristiansChris Gallagher
The document outlines seven habits of highly effective Christians: 1) make social contacts, 2) establish common interests, 3) peek spiritual interest, 4) don't go too far too quickly, 5) do not condemn, 6) stay on the main issue, and 7) confront directly. Each habit is accompanied by a brief explanation and biblical references. The habits are presented as effective strategies for Christians to have spiritual conversations based on Jesus' example in John 4.
The Success of 2014 is in the Power of Your HeartChris Gallagher
Planning for a coming year is an important part to success, be an important part of spiritual success as well. The greater question of planning is, "Who will you take with you?"
This document discusses the importance and meaning of work. It provides biblical quotes about work being part of God's plan and how man was created to work. Additional quotes emphasize that work should be done wholeheartedly as for God, that labor deserves wages, and that those unwilling to work should not eat. The document suggests reflecting on what you will do when your work is done and questions about when you will retire or spiritually retire.
David gave his son Solomon final words of advice, challenging him to act responsibly, walk with God, and obey David's commands. A father shows love through discipline, and David disciplined Solomon out of love, just as the Scriptures instruct fathers to admonish their children using spiritual wisdom and knowledge to warn them against foolishness and temptation.
This lesson is the first lesson in the Men's Retreat. The lesson is designed to begin a discussion on setting goals and reaching for the future by changing our current outlook.