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Understanding Sacraments and Leadership in the Early Christian Church

This overview delves into the foundational concepts of sacraments in pre-Christian and Christian contexts, highlighting terms such as "sacrament" and "catechumen." It explores Jesus' command to His Apostles, the significance of the Eucharist as the "source and summit" of Christian life, and the relationship between the Trinity and sacraments. Additionally, the role of early Church leaders, including bishops and deacons, is examined, along with the contributions of women and laity in the Church. Key leadership qualities are discussed in the context of Jesus' selection of the apostles.

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Understanding Sacraments and Leadership in the Early Christian Church

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  1. Review Questions • What is the pre-Christian meaning of the term “sacrament?” • What term is used to refer to the people in the process of becoming Christians? • What is one thing Jesus commanded His Apostles to continue after His ascension? • Which Sacrament is known as the source and summit of the Christian life? • How is the Trinity related to the effectiveness of the Sacraments? • What word means “to plunge or immerse?” • What do we call the people in the early Church who helped catechumens discern what needed to change in their lives before becoming Christian?

  2. Church History Chapter 2 One Body in Christ

  3. Leadership Roles • What makes a good leader? (classroom scavenger hunt) • Choose 7. • Narrow to 5. • Narrow to 3. • Narrow to 1.

  4. Leadership Roles • Jesus’ plan • Left no specific set of instructions • Selected 12 Apostles for a leadership role • Identified Peter as leader of group • After Ascension • Peter needs to replace Judas • Laid hands on deacons

  5. Leadership Roles • Presbyters • Elders (or priests) in the early church • Bishops • “Overseers” • Succeed the Apostles as regional leaders • 1. Governing • 2. Sanctifying • Pope • Supreme leader and pastor of the universal Church

  6. Deacons Today • Transitional Deacons • Men preparing to become priests • Permanent Deacons • Men (can be married) not preparing for priesthood, but serving in the role of deacon

  7. Laity • Baptized Catholics who share in Jesus’ mission • Not ordained • “Leaven within”

  8. Women in the Early Church • Jesus’ treatment of woman • Widows, women, and children • Baptisms of women converts

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