precepts of the church
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The October session of Journey of Discipleship. Jonathan F. Sullivan and Deacon Patrick O’Toole discussed the precepts of the Church, the Ten Commandments, and the Beatitudes.TRANSCRIPT
Journey of Discipleship:The Precepts of the ChurchDeacon Patrick O’Toole ǀ Jonathan F. Sullivan
Ss. James and Patrick ParishOctober 12, 2013
OPENING ACTIVITY
Rules: Oppression vs Freedom
Sovereignty of Christ• Jesus as Lord• St. Paul and Christian
Freedom• Freedom from• Freedom for
Modern Culture and “Rules”• Restrict personal
autonomy• Exercise of
oppressive power
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Fr. Robert BarronIdolatry: A Commentary (youtube.com/watch?v=fWiEoZhyrQc)
TABLE REFLECTION
The Precepts of the Church
• “You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor.”• “You shall confess your sins at least once a year.”• “You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist
at least during the Easter season.”• “You shall observe the days of fasting and
abstinence established by the Church.”• “You shall help to provide for the needs of the
Church.”
Personal Reflection:
•What precept(s) do I find easy to follow?
• Have I struggled with any precepts in the past? How did I overcome that obstacle?
•Which precepts do I currently struggle with? Why?
LUNCH
THE BEATITUDES
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Fr. Robert BarronThe Beatitudes (from Catholicism)
PARISH EVANGELIZATION ANDTHE PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH
Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful,Reaching the Lost, Making Church Matter
It’s All About the Weekend Experience (youtube.com/watch?v=2m6yMOSKq7A)
Table Reflection
• If we expect others to fulfill their obligation to worship the Lord on Sundays and holy days of obligations, are we creating and environment and experience in which people feel welcomed?
• What obstacles might discourage visitors and seekers from attending Mass at your parish? How can these obstacles be overcome?
FINAL THOUGHTS
CLOSING PRAYER