Catholic Charisms and Roles in Christianity

history of the Chrisitan Brothers

during John Baptist de La Salle’s time serving as a Canon at the Cathedral of Reims, he started a school for the poor and this set him on a new life path

his first step on this new path to teaching was attending a retreat and some basic teacher training specifically oriented towards philanthropic and Christian educational work

mission of the Chrisitan Brothers

originally wanted to make Christian education more accessible for impoverished people, specifically women

now want to guide the youth and persuade people into Christianity and create a good education for Christians, disregarding their socioeconomic status

contributions of the Chrisitan Brothers

schools joined together to serve and empower God’s people through education

they have five regions, with over 35 districts, 1000 schools and educational facilities

they also have children and family services in 80 countries with nearly 1 million students around the world

history of the Order of Saint Benedict

doesn't follow one religious order, they follow many; it also says that there is a lot of freedom within the group

mission of the Order of Saint Benedict

seek to spread the values of the love of Christ and neighbor, prayer, stability, conversation, obedience, discipline, humility, stewardship, hospitality, community, justice, and peace

contributions of the Order of Saint Benedict

they contribute to colleges, schools and other educational organizations

they also do missionary work around the world

history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph

started in 1866 by a man named Jean-Paul Medaille; Jean-Paul Medaille was born and raised in Carcassonne, France

missions of the Sisters of Saint Joseph

goal is to be in unity with God and every living being regardless of their appearances; they aim to observe and practice basic respect for everyone, and to try to strengthen everyone's connection with God

contributions of the Sisters of Saint Joseph

can be educators, lawyers, doctors, nurses, family therapists, social workers, patient advocates, spiritual directors, parish ministers, theologians, psychologists, physical therapists, administrators, artists, authors, musicians, poets, etc.

history of the Jesuits

founded by Ignatius of Loyola

an apostolic community; their main goal is love of Christ, which they believe is brought to life through realizing the vision of their founder, Saint Ignatius of Loyola; they aim to help others and find God in all things

Pope Paul III approved of the application of this group to the Catholic Church in 1540

mission of the Jesuits

mission is to “seek the greater glory of God and the good of humanity”; strive to better the world around them and establish a deeper connection to God.  they do this mainly by founding schools and other organizations around the world to pass on their teachings and legacy

contributions of the Jesuits

Pope follows this faith

founded the Roman College (later called the Gregorian University) and the Germanicum, a school for German priests

nun

a devout Catholic woman practicing abstinence and living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

priest

an ordained minister of the Catholic Church having the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments

deacon

an ordained Catholic minister of an order ranking below that of priest (they may still get married)

bishop

a senior member of the Catholic clergy, above a priest and below the Pope

pope

the Bishop of Rome; absolute head of the Roman Catholic Church; resides in the Vatican in Vatican City (located in the middle of Rome)

constitute

to be part of a whole

monastery

the residence of a religious community

autonomy

personal independence

worship

the feeling or expression of absolute reverence and adoration for God; often practiced at prayer and Mass

praise

the focused worship of positive expression toward God

adoration

a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist

reconciliation

a sacrament in which the priest, as the agent of God, forgives sins committed after Baptism, when the sinner is heartily sorry for them, sincerely confesses them, and is willing to make satisfaction for them