Final Exam Ministry

Lay ecclesial minister - not a specific title

We do not use the term in order to establish a new rank. or order among the laity.

Ecclesial

of or relating to the church

Ministry

it is a "service" that participates in Christ'sthreefold ministry

Lay ecclesial ministry characterized by

Authorization by the hierarchy

Leadership in ministerial area

Close mutual collaboration with clergy

Preparation and formation

Map of foundations LEM

Mission oriented in Triune God

Church's Communion for Mission

Ministry - serving the Church and its Mission

Hierarchy Of LEM

Bishop

Priest

Deacon

Laity

Discerning the call to Lay Ecclesial Ministry

Requires prayer, dialogue, evaluation

Personal and communal - self, family, friends, mentors

Closeness to the sacraments during discernment and spiritual direction

Discernment of gifts

dispositions and suitability of LEM

Prayer

Knowledge of doctrine

Respect for tradition

Regular reception of Eucharist and confession of sins

Chastity

Balanced life - emotional maturity, good relationships, respect from others, willingness to study

Women Disciples

repentance, Anointing the feet of Jesus, Fearless when the disciples had fled, Myrrh-bearing women as witnesses and heralds of the resurrection

Women had major efforts towards

re-evangelization, humanizing social relations

Virgins-Treaties by

Cyprian, Gregory of Nyssa, Augustine

Women were deacons?

true

Woman allowed to baptize?

true

Woman Martyrs

Perpetua & Felicity

Influential moms

Monica, Emmelia, & Nonna

Woman Masters

Macrina

Sisters

Gorgonia

Wives

Melania the Younger

Widows

Melania the Elder

Wisdom

Desert Mothers

Woman Of Power

Byzantine Empresses Helena, Pulcheria, and Theodora

We must communicate the --- of our faith

content

Content and ---- go together

method

Buechlein Report

1997 Deficiencies in catechesis

First Deficiency

attention to the Trinity

Second Deficiency

obscured presentation of the centrality of Christ in salvation history and an insufficient emphasis on the divinity of Christ

Third Deficiency

ecclesial context of Catholic beliefs and magisterial teachings

Fourth Deficiency

Christian anthropology

Fifth Deficiency

God's initiative in the world with a corresponding overemphasis on human action

Sixth Deficiency

effects of grace

Seventh Deficiency

presentation of the sacraments

Eighth Deficiency

teaching on original sin and sin in general

Ninth Deficiency

meager exposition of Christian moral life

Tenth Deficiency

presentation of eschatology

Catechetical resources

Scripture, Patristic catechetical works, Paul VI, Evangelii nuntiandi• John Paul II, Catechesi tradendae• Pope Francis, Evangelii gaudium• General Directory for Catechesis• National Directory for Catechesis• The Catechism and the Compendium

Christocentricity

the task of catechesis is to put one in touch with Jesus Christ

Goal of catechesis

must be taught whole and entire, in all rigor and vigor

Via pulchritudinis

The way of beauty, Show our belief in Christ

Importance of witness

Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses

Fundamental Catechesis

Promoting knowledge of the faith, Liturgical education, Moral formation, Teaching to pray

Other Catechesis

Education for Community Life, Missionary initiation

Imitating Divine Pedagogy

adapting what he has to say by solicitous providence for our earthly condition. Finding language capable to communicate the word of God

Catechetical Method

Inductive-Deductive, Experience, Memorization, Catechist as mediator, Catechized as active participant, group and media

Four Aspects of formation

Human

Spiritual

Intellectual

Pastoral

Human Formation goal

develop human qualities and character for well balance

Human Formation Elements

knowledge of one's gifts

basic understanding of self and others

learns from both praise and criticism

understanding of family systems and dynamics

Human Formation Methods

Participation in a small faith community

Affirmation and critique

Periodic feedback

Counseling

Fostering of self-reflection and self-awareness

Spiritual Formation Goal

aims to arouse and animate true hunger for holiness

Spiritual Formation Elements

built on the word of God

spirituality for suffering

ecumenical spirit

incarnational presence and paschal loving service

awareness of sin

Spiritual Formation Methods

Daily prayer and spiritual practices

Spiritual direction

Faith sharing and theological reflection

The practice of justice and charity

Studying the lives of the saints

Intellectual Formation Goal

Develop the lay ecclesial minister's understanding and appreciation of the Catholic faith

Intellectual Formation Elements

Dogmatic theology

Church history

Moral theology and Catholic social teaching

Pastoral theology

Canon law

Ecumenism

Dialogue with separated brethren (e.g. Protestants)

Interreligious dialogue

Jews, Muslims, and other religions

Pastoral Formation Goal

Cultivates the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that directly pertain to effective functioning in the ministry setting

Pastoral Formation Elements

Methods for providing formation for others

Leading community prayer, preaching (informal settings)

Discernment of signs of times

Family mission and family perspective

Collaboration

Knowledge of civil law

Ministerial code of ethics

Pastoral Formation Methods

Classroom learning

Pastoral experience with mentoring is crucial