1. PRAYER

2. What is a basic definition of prayer? Raising Requesting To what two types of prayer is each Christian called? Personal, individual prayers Communal worship. Read aloud the words of St John Paul II. Who should get the most credit when we pray?

3. OUR FATHER Read Matthew 6.5-15. What does this teach us about prayer? Read Luke 11.1-13. What does this teach us about prayer? What are the two most important sentences in the Our Father? The Our Father, line by line.

4. OUR FATHER Tertullian and St Thomas Aquinas state that the Our Father is the perfect prayer. Support their claim. Most important matters spiritually (forgiveness) Most important matters materially (daily needs) Essence of Gospel—God is our Father Essence of holiness—doing God’s will Essence of mercy—forgiveness, deliverance from evil

5. TYPES OF PRAYER

6. SELF-DENIAL MORTIFICATION

7. SELF-DENIAL Read 1 Corinthians 6.12-20 What does St Paul mean when he says “All things are lawful, but not all things are helpful”? What does it mean that our bodies are not our own?

8. SELF-DENIAL Holiness comes through self-denial Related words: renunciation, self-sacrifice, mortification Purpose: the more we deny ourselves the pleasures of this life, the easier it is to look ahead Examples Athletic training Read 1 Corinthians 9.24-27 Learning any skill Not just about practice; it’s also about sacrifice Self-denial is Renouncing your own pleasures Sacrificing your desires for the good of God or others Putting to death the desires of the flesh (mortification)

9. MORTIFICATION Meaning Dying to the flesh It is a means of seeking holiness through self-discipline and self-denial. Purpose To avoid sin and to subdue the body so as to strengthen the soul. Christians are in training Spiritual growth requires difficult discipline Spiritual growth requires looking ahead to the prize at the end KEY: Just as an athlete must train him- or herself to compete successfully, mortification, or self-denial, is an essential part of growing in holiness and pursuing the goal of the Christian life

10. MORTIFICATION How can mortification help us avoid “near occasions” of sin? “Near occasions of sin” are situations which can lead us to sin. Example: hanging out with friends who drink or do drugs may tempt us to do the same Example: dressing provocatively may signal… “If a guy wears booty shorts…” (guess) Example: playing violent video games may lead us to think that life is cheap What is the point of denying ourselves innocent pleasures? It helps us grow in self control It helps us focus not on ourselves but on God and others

11. OFFER UP What does it mean to “offer up” self-denial or hardships to God? From St Paul: “Offer yourself a living sacrifice” What helps make self-denial more effective? Prayer Charitable giving

12. SELF-DENIAL

14. DAILY HOLINESS

15. THE CHURCH’S WORK What is the basis of the Church’s missionary work? How is this done today? The Church today is “urgently called upon to save and renew every creature, that all things may be restored in Christ and all men may constitute one family in him and one People of God.” Who is called to this work? If everyone, then why are their priests and religious?

16. MISSIONARY ACTIVITY What is the first and foremost method of carrying out missionary activity? Going to Mass Christian witness in everyday life Empathy for others Willingness to share in others’ lives How does St Francis’ words help us understand this activity? St Francis: “Preach the Gospel always; if necessary, use words.” How important is it to know your faith well?

17. VOCATION What is a vocation? specific, permanent state of life to which God calls a person What is your primary vocation? Holiness What is the most common vocation in the Church? What is the connection between the common priesthood of all the faithful and the lay state?

18. VOCATION

19. What is the vocation of married couples? “being witnesses of the Faith and the love of Christ to one another and to their children” Who are the primary educators of children? In loco parentis What is the most important educational job parents have?

20. VOCATION What virtues can children learn in family life? the joy of work fraternal love generous—even repeated—forgiveness Tenderness Respect Fidelity Service for others without concern for self self-denial sound judgment self-mastery Empathy

21. VOCATION What are some duties of children toward their parents? love and gratitude Respect Obedience Care-taking

22. HOLINESS IN WORK

23. WORK Why is work able to be made holy? Work is a gift from God Originally to tend or take care. Now includes sweat or labor How can we sanctity our work, ourselves, and others when we work? Performing our duties well Maintaining a cheerful and positive attitude Exercising Christian virtues

24. WORK What are some virtues we can develop through our work? Fairness Ethics Courtesy Kindness Friendship How can our work draw others to Christ? How can work be redemptive?

25. LAITY & CONSECRATED LIFE

26. LAITY What is an apostolate? An apostolate is the task of building up the Church The apostolate of the laity is to build up the Church In the family In the workplace In the Church’s formal work In society (culture and politics) What is the responsibility of the laity in public life? to promote the common good

27. CONSECRATED LIFE What is the consecrated life? Persons called to live the evangelical counsels Chastity Poverty Obedience This is opposed to the worldly worship of Money Sex Power Imitates the life of Jesus

28. CONSECRATED LIFE The primary tasks of consecrated life are ora et labora Prayer and Service Examples of consecrated religious life: Women religious (often referred to as sisters or nuns) Religious brothers Clergy who are members of a religious order or institute Consecrated virgins KEY: The commitment to a radical imitation of Christ

29. CONSECRATED LIFE What are the main forms of consecrated life today? Religious orders and congregations Community life in monastery or convent Public vows of poverty, chastity and obedience Example: Benedictines Societies for apostolic life Life in the world apart from monastery or convent Public vows of poverty, chastity and obedience Example: Jesuits Secular institutes Oblates

30. ASSIGNMENT Read 216-225 Workbook to #47 Study Questions to #41 Vocab

31. IS HE THE NEXT POPE?

32. OR IS HE?

33. NO, REALLY, THIS ONE!