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Religion IV. October 17, 2013. Communion of Saints. Means two things: the unity in Christ that is experienced by all the people, past and present; and the holy things, such as the sacraments, that bring about that unity.
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Religion IV October 17, 2013
Communion of Saints • Means two things: the unity in Christ that is experienced by all the people, past and present; and the holy things, such as the sacraments, that bring about that unity. • Although canonized saints are prime examples of holiness and dedication to God, it is the unheralded who stand as prime examples for us.
Communion of Saints • With every crisis or hardship, a saint rises to assist those who are in need.
Living Saints • We will see two short films about a living saint:
Living Saints • Seeing someone making the world a better place by aiding the suffering of man is communion with saints. • We are called to follow that example. “As you did it to one of the least of my brethren, you did it to me” Mt. 25:40
Gift of the Church • Jesus is the truth of salvation. That truth is passed on to generations through the Church • The Church is Jesus’ body on earth. • The Church is the means and the end of the Father’s plan for salvation: born in Christ and built up and made holy through the Holy Spirit
Gift of the Church • All salvation comes from the Church, with Jesus as its head. • The Church provides knowledge and truth necessary to be vital in our moral decision making. • Church is guided by Popes and Bishops as the successors to Peter, whom Christ entrusted the Church
Activity • Read pg. 46 and 47 and explain how the Church is a body made of interrelated parts. • Do activity on pg. 47