Transcript Another Poppy - St. Francis Region

Formation Seminar Series II
Our Rule – History and Application
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The Catholic Church
and Lay Spirituality in
the Light of Vatican II
Sacred Scripture & Lay
Sprituality
Papal Encyclicals &
Pastoral Statements
Pauline Rule from
Vatican II and Living It
Today
Vatican II
John XXIII
October, 1962
to
Paul VI
December, 1965
Decree on the Apostolate of Lay People
APOSTOLICAM
ACTUOSITATEM
Solemnly Promulgated by His Holiness,
Pope Paul VI
View of Laity: Vatican I and Vatican II
Vatican I
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Not a society of
equals
Some are authorized
to sanctify, teach and
govern and others do
not have this
authority.
Vatican II
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They share in the
priestly, prophetic,
and kingly functions
of Christ.
Live in the world,
seek the kingdom of
God by ordering
temporal affairs to
God's Plan.
Apostolicam Actuositatem
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What is the Lay Apostolate?
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The Fundemental Principles
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The Forms of Lay Apostolate
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The Areas of Lay Apostolate
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Pastoral Directives for a more Effective
Development of Lay Apostolate
What is the Lay Apostolate?
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Christ's redemptive work
Renewal of the temporal order, our special
obligation.
Evangilization and Sanctification of the World.
The Fundemental Principles of Lay
Spirituality
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Diversity of ministry – oneness of mission
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Bear witness
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Leaven
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Gifted
Apostolate active where we are.
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both believers and citizens
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our state in life
Apostolate involves:
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Life's witness
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Announcing Christ to the World
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Infuse Christian values into our world
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Cooperate with others.
The Forms of the Lay Apostolate
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Forms
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Individual
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All are called
Live in faith, hope and charity
Restricted freedom
Group
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United effort
Sustain members
Serve the mission
Areas of the Apostolate
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Church Communities
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The Family
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Participation in liturgical life
Catechetical Instructors
Administration
The vital cell
Youth
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Increasing Importance
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Work with their peers
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Adults must support
Areas of Lay Apostolate
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Minister to Each Other
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Christian generosity
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Beacon of faith
National and International Levels
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Improve institution
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Solidarity of peoples
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Brotherly union
Pastoral Directives for More
Effective Development of Lay
Apostolate
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Formation
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Begin in youth - continue throughout life
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Individual's responsiblity
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Responsability of Catholic Educational Entities
Relations with Clergy and Religous
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Mutual Respect
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Priests promote the laity
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Papal Secretariat
Conclusion
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Priestly and Prophetic
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Gifted by the Holy Spirit
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Formed
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Leaven
Sanctification and Evangilization of
the World
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Teach us to enter more deeply into the mystery
of the church – that it may be more effective for
ourselves and for the world as the sacrament of
salvation.
Friend of the human race, teach us concern for
our neighbor as you have commanded – that all
may see You more clearly as the light of the
world.
Divine Office Lenten Responses
Questions
1. How can I or have I influenced others by the way I
live in the light of the Gospel?
2. How can I join with others in the Sanctification of
the World?
3. What is my greatest challenge in answering the call
to Sanctify and Evangelize the World?
4. How is it possible for temporal goods, such as
economic wealth, modes of recreation and pleasure
to be both good and bad?
5/6. How can I be active in the Apostolate while in the
work place/volunteer groups?