Jesus as Moral Guide

CHAPTER 4

homework(due Weds., 1/28)

Ch 4 DRW up to #35R&R p. 99

(due Thurs., 1/29) Read pp. 98-102 R&R 102 Quiz day after next!

homework(due Friday, 1/30)

Same as Thursday’sQuiz 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:

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?

Intellect

Free

Will

Human nature

Called to BeatitudeBeatitude

(happiness) is bothA gift of GodA call (vocation)

from GodHow to be happy??

Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount”

(Mt. 5-7)

Jesus, Our Moral NormWhy?

As God Incarnate, Jesus is the perfect human being, God and man.

Jesus, Our Moral NormJesus’ teaching:

The Kingdom of God (see p. 99 def.)

Kingdom has come in Jesus, and also still is to come.

Therefore…

Jesus, Our Moral NormMetanoia: 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 NormLOVE!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 Eucharist

What of the what?!?Liturgy: From Greek,

leiturgia, or “service”, “worship”

Eucharist: From Greek,

eucharestia, or “thanksgiving”

Four Primary Parts of the Liturgy1. 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 WORD1. 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 EucharistPreparation 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 EucharistEucharistic 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 RiteBlessing- We receive God’s blessing from the priestDismissal- We go in peace to love and serve the

Lord and one another.

Sermon on the MountJesus is the “new

Moses”, giving the “new Law”…

Why do we do what we do?!

IntentionsSpirit

Actions“Letter”

New

Law

Old Law

Sermon on the MountDouble theme:

1. Motivation2. 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

Justification Grace

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