Ministry is both - Universal and Particular It is a function

Ministry is rooted in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit …… Occasional, spontaneous, passing, publically recognized, and ordained ministry.

Characteristic of Ministry 1. Doing Something 2. For the Kingdom 3. In Public 4. Behalf of a Christian Community 5. Gift received in Baptism & Confirmation 6. Limits and within a set of ministries

Christian Specific Ministry Liturgical Educational Administrative Social Ministries

Church – a community of baptized persons Word Worship Witness Service

Ministry is for the sake of the Church and the Church is for the sake of the Kingdom of God

The more public the ministry the greater the call to Holiness

Call to Holiness includes Theological Competence Social Awareness Communication Skills Prayer & Reflection

Aspects of Holiness Human Wholeness Theological Virtues Moral Virtues Positive Sense of Church

Theological Virtues Faith – conviction, truth, commitment Hope – responsibility for the future Charity – lived faith and lived hope

Moral Virtues Prudence – discern Justice – rights & duties Temperance – balance Fortitude – overcome fear

Corporal Works of Mercy Feeding the hungry Giving drink to the thirsty Clothing the naked Sheltering the homeless Visiting the sick Ransoming the captive Burying the dead

Spiritual Works of Mercy Instructing the ignorant Counseling the doubtful Admonishing the sinner Bearing wrongs patiently Forgiving offenses Comforting the afflicted Praying for the living and the dead

1.The 4 th aspect of holiness is having a positive sense of Church. What does that mean to you? 2.Discuss other important criteria for ministry which you would like to see added to what was covered so far this morning. Is there anything you would omit?

From your experience of having a person minister to you, your family or friends, how did the minister’s personal witness enter into the act of ministry itself?