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Join St. Paul's Adult Education for a conversation about the catechism and the importance of worship. Learn about the teachings of the Episcopal Church, explore the foundations of Confirmation/Reception, and discover the seven practices that can help us follow in the way of Jesus. This fall, engage in a seven-part Rule of Life as you deepen your faith and understanding. Worship God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and learn how to incorporate worship practices into your daily life.
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The Way of Lovein Conversation with the Catechism St. Paul’s Adult Education, Fall 2019 WORSHIP
Remember our Context The Way of Love The Catechism Questions and answers about the faith of the Episcopal Church. Divided into sections around doctrinal themes. Implicitly or explicitly the foundation of most Confirmation/Reception formation • From Presiding Bishop Michael Curry • “Seven words that point to practices that can train up the spirit to follow in the way of Jesus and to look something like Jesus.” • Invitation to a seven-part Rule of Life
Worship God the Father God the Son The Holy Spirit Gather in community weekly to thank, praise, and dwell with God.
What is Worship? • Ascribing ultimate worth • How do we worship? • Eucharist, singing, prayer, thanksgiving, etc. • Who do we worship?
God the Father • “What do we learn about God as creator from the revelation to Israel?We learn that there is one God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.” • Read God the Father, BCP 846 • The Bible Project: God
God the Son • “What do we mean when we say that Jesus is the only Son of God?We mean that Jesus is the only perfect image of the Father, and shows us the nature of God.” • Read God the Son, BCP 849 • The Bible Project: Messiah
The Holy Spirit • “Who is the Holy Spirit?The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity, God at work in the world and in the Church even now.” • Read The Holy Spirit, BCP 852 • The Bible Project: Holy Spirit
How can you Worship?What practices can you take on or renew?
Next Week: Bless Share faith and unselfishly give and serve