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These pages begin with a Faith Focus question and Faith Vocabulary word list . Five pages clearly explain the doctrinal content of the chapter , supported with scriptural references and application activities .

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The word Jerusalem means “ the foundation of God ” or “ city of peace .” On Earth the city of Jerusalem is the center of God ’ s people , the earthly foundation of his people . In the Book of Revelation , the “ new Jerusalem ” is not a city . It is the fulfillment of God ’ s plan when all creation is founded on him , living in peace and communion with him and one another .

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aritas Internationalis , the agency that coordinates more than 160 humanitarian relief activities , has incorporated a sense of belonging into its mission . Founded under the guidance of Father Lorenz Werthmann in 1895 , the organization originally coordinated Catholic aid and relief activities in Germany .

Recently , the scope of the organization has become much larger . In 1947 , the organization received a new name , “ Caritas Catholica ,” to indicate it has a universal mission . The Pope endorsed the organization as the official representative of the Church for coordinating international aid to people in need in cooperation with the United Nations . In light of the importance placed on ecumenism after the Second Vatican Council , the organization is now known as Caritas Internationalis . The group was praised by Pope John Paul II for its contribution towards the goal of “ globalizing solidarity .”

In the United States , the work of Caritas Internationalis is carried out by its local subsidiary , Catholic Relief Services . Caritas Internationalis and all its subsidiaries coordinate the resources of a variety of international aid organizations to efficiently and quickly send help to wherever it is needed .

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Lights in the World The visible Church on Earth is At Baptism all the newly baptized made up of many people . Each receive the gift of the Holy baptized person has responsibility Spirit and are anointed with the for the mission of the Church . blessed oil called Sacred Chrism . Joined to Christ in Baptism , all The presider prays : the baptized are called to share

He [ God the Father ] now anoints in the Paschal Mystery of Christ ’ s you with the chrism of salvation , passion , Death , Resurrection , so that , united with his people , and glorious Ascension and to be you may remain for ever a happy with him forever . member of Christ who is Priest , The Holy Spirit blesses the People Prophet , and King . of God with charisms , gifts , and responsibilities to help build up the Body of Christ on Earth . Saint

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Paul wrote : baptized receives a lighted candle , a symbol of Christ . They There are different kinds of are to live as lights of Christ in the spiritual gifts but the same world . Spirit ; there are different forms

Most of the baptized are members of service but the same Lord ; of the laity , or laypeople . there are different workings but

Laypeople are called by God to the same God who produces all place the gifts bestowed upon of them in everyone . To each them by the Holy Spirit at the individual the manifestation service of the world , so that of the Spirit is given for some all who they meet might more benefit . 1 Corinthians 12:4 – 7 clearly experience the presence of the Risen Christ in their lives . Lay people are called by God to respectfully and charitably offer their insights and witness to the leaders of the Church as

The Plan of God The Universal Covenant The origin of the Church lies deep God promised to Noah a universal within the plan of God from the covenant with all people ( see very beginning of time . Part of Genesis 9:9 – 13 ). Then God God ’ s plan is to share his own promised Abraham that he would divine life with us . The Church be the father of a great nation is the sign and instrument of ( see Genesis 12:2 ). God elected Salvation . She is the sign and the people of Israel to be his instrument of our reconciliation people . On Mount Sinai God gave and communion with God and his Law to the people of Israel with one another . The word church through Moses . Later the prophets means “ convocation .” God ’ s word announced that God would make convokes , or gathers together , a new and everlasting covenant believers to form the People of with all people — just as he had God who , nourished by the Body promised ( see Jeremiah 31:31 – 34 ). of Christ , truly become the Body

The promise of the New Covenant of Christ . was instituted in Jesus Christ ( see One enters the People of God Luke 22:14 – 20 ). Jesus called his first through Baptism and the response followers to be the foundation of of faith . All are called to belong to this new People of God . When his the new People of God , so that in redemptive work was accomplished Christ they may form one family on Earth , the Risen and glorified in faith . At the end of time , all Christ returned to his Father in God ’ s children will be gathered Heaven . As Jesus promised , the together .

Father sent the Holy Spirit in his name . The Holy Spirit is who forms the followers of Jesus into the new People of God , the Church .

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well . Laypeople are lights of faith , hope , and love in their families and among their friends , in their communities , in their workplaces , and in their parishes . They are living witnesses for Christ at the very heart of the human community .

How have some laypeople helped you discern your talents and gifts ?

Ordained Ministers Bishops , priests , and deacons are members of the ordained ministry of the Church . They are ordained to serve the whole Church . Through the ordained ministry , especially of bishops and priests , the presence of Christ as Head of the Church is made visible in the midst of the Church . Bishops are helped by priests , their coworkers , and by deacons in their work of teaching the faith , celebrating

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GENEROSITY Generosity is the virtue of freely giving from one ’ s own time , talent and treasure to serve the needs of others . The generous person realizes that the gifts she or he has received from God can only be appreciated when they are shared with others .

Efforts Today

Najmeldin , had to be taken to a hospital because he was suffering

In recent years Caritas from malnutrition . Fortunately ,

Internationalis has been very the case came to the attention active in the Darfur region of of a worker based in a nutrition the nation of Sudan in Africa . center sponsored by Caritas

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Internationalis who helped . a violent civil war and terrorized by the “ janjaweed ,” a group of Success stories like these are armed bandits operating in common as Caritas International southern Sudan , the people of works to bring the healing Darfur were driven from their and generous love of Jesus to a homes and deprived of food and broken world in great need . Such water . Through the efforts of people have certainly heard and Caritas Internationalis , many of responded to Jesus ’ call to love as these people have seen their lives he loves us . changed for the better .

One example of their efforts includes helping the people in FAITH JOURNAL Hilet-Hausa who did not have What have you done for others in response to Jesus ’ call ? access to a supply of clean running water . Caritas provided the funds and supplies for the project in which the people of the refugee camp constructed two wells equipped with solar-powered pumps .

In a refugee camp , a young mother named Maryam could not find enough food to give to her seven-month-old son . The boy ,

divine worship , and guiding the faithful entrusted to their care . All ordained ministers of the Church are members of the clergy .

Which gifts do you think are necessary for a man to be a priest ?

The Consecrated Life

Laypeople and ordained ministers sometimes make promises to a life of poverty , chastity , and obedience in a way approved by the Church . They can live out this consecrated life publicly in religious communities or even as cloistered religious , or religious who do not leave the place where they live , work , and pray . In whatever ways these members of the Church live out their vocation , they are living signs of God ’ s saving love at work in the world . Their lives remind us to keep our focus on living the Gospel .

The Communion of n The faithful here on Earth the Church n The faithful who are being There is a deep solidarity among purified after death in the people that God has made holy Purgatory by sharing his life with us . The n The faithful experiencing Church is a : eternal and perfect communion with God and n Communion in the faith : the saints in Heaven a sharing in the faith handed down from the Apostles . The Church on Earth continues

n Communion in the Sacraments : to pray for those being purified a sharing in the Paschal after their bodily death . The saints

Mystery . living in Heaven care about us and pray for us . They serve the faithful n Communion in the Holy Spirit : on Earth as our advocates before a sharing that is enriched by God in Heaven . This faith moves spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit . us to pray to them and to learn n Communion of charity : about their lives on Earth . a sharing in the building up the Church .

The Church is also known as the Communion of Saints . The Church is also a community The Communion of Saints is a

of holy people . This communion of communion of all holy things holy people includes : and holy people that make up the Church .

Faith CONNECTION

What kind of commitment do you think one needs to live the consecrated life ?

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The Church has a “ real though imperfect ” holiness ( LG 48 ). These are the words that Vatican II used to identify the People of God as a pilgrim Church . Unlike the Pilgrims who traveled across the ocean seeking religious freedom , the People of God are on a spiritual journey to greater holiness . Because we have not completed our journey to God , we find much holiness , but also much sin and evil in the world .

Faith CONNECTION

Design an image that illustrates the Communion of Saints .

Catholics BELIEVE The naming of a new pope is the work of the Holy Spirit . The choosing , or electing , of a pope takes place at a special gathering , or conclave , of the cardinals of the Church . When a new pope is elected , the paper ballots are burned with a chemical additive . This creates black or white smoke . The sign to the world that a new Pope has been elected is white smoke . The newly elected Pope appears on the balcony and gives his blessing to the world , as the crowds jubilantly shout , “ Viva il papa !” or “ Long live the pope !”

Faith CONNECTION

Read these Scripture passages . What does each teach about the ministry of the leaders of the Church ?

Matthew 20:25 – 28 John 20:11 – 16

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The unique Disciple Power feature in every chapter presents a virtue , habit , or gift related to the chapter theme that characterizes a disciple of Jesus .

Successors of the Apostles Jesus gave his Church on Earth a structure . He chose the Twelve with Saint Peter as their head to serve the Church in his name ( see John 21:15 – 17 ). The Pope is the successor of Saint Peter . The Pope is also the bishop of Rome and the head of all the bishops . He is the Vicar of Christ on Earth and has been given the ministry to care for the whole Church . He is the visible foundation and pastor of the universal Church on Earth . Bishops are the successors of the Apostles . Bishops are chosen by the Pope to lead local churches in every part of the world . As the chief pastor for his local church , a bishop serves as Christ ’ s representative to shepherd the people in his name .

Teacher on Faith and Morals The first duty of the bishop is to preach the Good News . Guided by the Holy Spirit , the bishops , as a successors of the Apostles , pass on , preserve , and defend the truth of the Gospel . The bishops teach authoritatively on matters of faith and morals . The faithful are called to believe what the Church teaches .

Minister of Word and Sacrament Helped by priests , their coworkers , and by deacons , bishops sanctify the Church by their prayers and work , by their ministry of Word and Sacrament , as well as by their personal example of holiness . Bishops have the responsibility and authority to see to it that the Sacraments are celebrated reverently with the faithful in their care . Bishops are stewards of the grace of Christ , especially of the Eucharist over which they preside or delegate to priests as coworkers .

Shepherd of the Flock The bishop leads and serves the faithful by following the example of Christ the Good Shepherd ( see Luke 22:26 ). Those chosen to shepherd the Church as bishops are to serve others as Jesus served ( see John 13:14 – 17 ). They are the sign and source of the unity of the Church in the particular church they serve .