Vocation of Laity

What is my role as a Lay Faithful?

THREE FOLD MISSION OF CHRIST

1. Priestly Mission
Incorporated in Jesus Christ, the baptised are united to him and to his sacrifice in the offering they make of themselves and their daily activities.

How ?
· Liturgy : Preside over liturgical prayers, to distribute communion (Extra Ordinary Communion Ministers) when ordained ministers are lacking.

2. Prophetic Mission
The lay faithful are given the ability and responsibility to accept the gospel in faith and proclaim it in word and deed, without hesitating to courageously identify and denounce evil.

How?
Praying together as a family, as a congregation, as a community (BEC), evangelisation through bible sharing, rosary, visitation (e.g. the sick and dying).

3. Kingly Mission
Because the lay faithful belong to Christ, Lord and King of the Universe, they share in his kingly mission and are called by him to spread that Kingdom in history. Make a gift of themselves.

How?
Serving (e.g. Lectors and Commentators, BEC Coordinator, Altar Servers, Catechists, Pastoral Chairman, etc.)

(Christifideles Laici & M-J BEC Animation & Formation Team)