Jesus as Moral Guide CHAPTER 4

homework  (due Weds., 1/28)  Ch 4 DRW up to #35  R&R p. 99  (due Thurs., 1/29)  Read pp  R&R 102  Quiz day after next!

homework  (due Friday, 1/30)  Same as Thursday’s  Quiz postponed (not Monday)  (due Tuesday, 2/3)  Finish Ch. 4 DRW  (due Thursday, 2/5)  QUEST (Big quiz bordering on a test… but not quite!) on Ch. 4, up to p. 102 & slides on Mass

homework  (due Tues., 2/10)  R&R p. 109, 112 & 114  (due Weds., 2/11)  Study for TEST Review  (Fri., 2/13) TEST on Ch. 4

Called to Beatitude  Beatitude: Beatitude  An attitude guiding us to follow Jesus more closely in order to achieve holiness and happiness

Beatitude: What is man’s real happiness???

Remember… Who/what IS man? IntellectFree Will Human nature

Called to Beatitude  Beatitude (happiness) is both  A gift of God  A call (vocation) from God  How to be happy??  Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” (Mt. 5-7)

JesusJesus, Our Moral Norm  Why?  As God Incarnate, Jesus is the perfect human being, God and man.

Jesus, Our Moral Norm  Jesus’ teaching:  The Kingdom of God (see p. 99 def.)  Kingdom has come in Jesus, and also still is to come.  Therefore…

Jesus, Our Moral Norm  Metanoia: Greek term for repentance, a turning away from sin with the intention of living a Christian life.  Repent or turn toward what???...

Jesus, Our Moral Norm  LOVE!  The essential message for living the good and moral life is LOVE

Eucharist: Pattern of How to Love as Jesus Did

The Liturgy of the Eucharist - Celebrating Jesus’ presence in the EucharistJesus’ presence

What of the what?!? Liturgy:  From Greek, leiturgia, or “service”, “worship” EucharistEucharist:  From Greek, eucharestia, or “thanksgiving”

Four Primary Parts of the Liturgy 1. Introductory Rites 2. Liturgy of the WORD (Biblical Readings, Homily, Creed, Intercessions) 3. Liturgy of the EUCHARIST (Preparation, Eucharistic Prayer; Communion Rite) 4. Concluding Rite

Introductory Rites  Entrance Procession  Greeting  Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling of Holy Water  Kyrie  Gloria

Liturgy of the WORD 1. First Reading Different readings are prescribed for each day. At the end of the reading, the people respond “Thanks be to God ” 2. Responsorial Psalm The choir and/or cantor sing or recite the psalm; the people join in the repeated response 3. Second Reading A second reading is prescribed for all Sundays and major feasts, but not for most weekdays or minor feasts 4. Alleluia

Liturgy of the Word (cont) 5. Gospel Reading 6. Homily A time when the priest speaks to the people reflecting on the readings from the mass or the feast/occasion being celebrated

Liturgy of the Word (cont) Profession of Faith The Nicene or Apostle’s creed is recited to state the beliefs we received at baptism 8. Prayer of the Faithful Special prayers (petitions) are offered to God and the community for acknowledgement and prayer.

Liturgy of the Eucharist  Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts- gifts of bread and wine are traditionally brought to the altar by a member of the congregation  Prayer Over the Gifts- The priest prays that God will accept our sacrifice of bread and wine

Liturgy of the Eucharist  Eucharistic Prayer- This prayer of thanksgiving is the center and high point of the entire celebration  Preface- We give thanks and praise to God  Holy, Holy- We sing an acclamation of praise

Liturgy of the Eucharist  Eucharistic Prayer- This prayer of thanksgiving is the center and high point of the entire celebration  Consecration- The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ  Memorial Acclamation- We proclaim the mystery of our faith  Great Amen- We affirm the words and actions of the Eucharistic prayer

Liturgy of the Eucharist (cont)  Communion Rite- We prepare to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ  Lord’s Prayer- We pray the Our Father (Our Father, who art in heaven...)  Sign of Peace- we offer one another Christ’s peace (usually by shaking hands and saying “Peace be with you” )  Breaking of the Bread and the Lamb of God- We pray for forgiveness, mercy, and peace.

Liturgy of the Eucharist (cont)  Communion Rite- We prepare to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ  Communion - We receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. When receiving communion as the Eucharist minister offers you the “Body of Christ” you reply “Amen.”  Prayer After Communion- We pray that the Eucharist will strengthen us to live as Jesus Christ did. (This is done by kneeling/sitting in silence, until the Priest begins speaking again)

Concluding Rite  Blessing - We receive God’s blessing from the priest  Dismissal - We go in peace to love and serve the Lord and one another.

Sermon on the Mount  Jesus is the “new Moses”, giving the “new Law”…  Why do we do what we do?! Intentions Spirit Actions “Letter” New Law Old Law

Sermon on the Mount  Double theme: 1. Motivation 2. Trust in God  Golden Rule: Do to others what you want them to do to you.

Our efforts… Grace working in us Being whole and complete like Christ Free, undeserved gift of God Being in right relationship with God JustificationGrace MeritHoliness

Sanctifying Grace : Habit of living a holy life Actual Graces : God intervenes at special times Sacramental Graces : Gifts given in Sacraments Charisms : Special gifts to individual Christians for everyone Grace