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MODULE ONE

THE CHURCH

SESSION ONE

LIFE EXPERIENCE

REFLECTIONREFLECTION

What is your understanding of Church?

Who is the Church?

What is the function of the Church?

BUZZ GROUPSBUZZ GROUPSIn your understanding and experience, are there differences between the Catholic Church and other churches?

If there are differences what are they?

CHURCHHOW CAN YOU, AS PARISH PASTORAL

COUNCIL, HELP YOUR PARISH COMMUNITY TO:

COME TO A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ITSELF AS CONSTITUTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, FORMING THE BODY OF CHRIST (ONE BODY WITH MANY PARTS) (UNITY IN DIVERSITY) BEING THE “PEOPLE OF GOD” WHO ARE TO BE INTERRELATED AND INDEPENDENT ON EACH OTHER?

CHURCHHOW CAN YOU, AS PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, HELP YOUR PARISH COMMUNITY TO:

EVANGELISE ITSELF ?

EVANGELISE OTHERS ?

SESSION TWO

THE NATURE, MEMBERS AND FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH

GROUP WORK : GROUP ONEGROUP WORK : GROUP ONELumen Gentium Chapter 1: the mystery

of the Church.

Explain what you mean by the words:

MysterySignSacramentMake a summary of the main points of the paragraphs

GROUP WORK : GROUP TWOGROUP WORK : GROUP TWORom 12: 3-211 Cor 12: 12-31Eph 4: 1-16Lumen Gentium Paragraph 7

GROUP WORK : GROUP TWOGROUP WORK : GROUP TWOWhat does Paul say that members of the

Christian communities form?Who or what is the source of their unity?What are the consequences of this

unity?Are there similarities between the Bible

texts and 7 of Lumen Gentium?What would you consider are concrete

implications of this image of the Church?

GROUP WORK : GROUP THREEGROUP WORK : GROUP THREERomans 9:23-26Hebrews 8: 101 Pt 2: 9-10Lumen Gentium Paragraphs 9 - 10

GROUP WORK : GROUP GROUP WORK : GROUP THREETHREE

• What similarities are there between the Bible texts and the paragraph from Vatican II?

• What would you consider to be some of the implications of the image of the Church as “People of God” according to Vatican II?

• How can your own community live the reality of this image of the Church?

GROUP WORK : GROUP FOURGROUP WORK : GROUP FOUR

Decree on Church Missionary Activity (Ad Gentes Divinitus) ; Paragraph 1 and 2

Apostolic Exhortation (Evangelii Nuntiandi); paragraphs 15, 18 and 19

GROUP WORK : GROUP FOURGROUP WORK : GROUP FOURExplain what missionary / evangelisation mean.

Make a summary of the main points of the paragraphs.

MYSTERYMYSTERYDenotes something hidden, beyond merely human, which can only be known fully if it is revealed by a superior power.

SIGNSIGNSomething that points beyond itself. It leads to some other thing or reality extrinsic to itself.

SACRAMENTSACRAMENTIt is a symbol or symbolic action. It represents something through which something other than itself is incarnated or encountered.

Unlike sign, sacrament does not merely point beyond itself or lead to something or someone else.

It embodies and mediates that which it symbolizes or represents.

CHURCH AS MYSTERYCHURCH AS MYSTERYChurch is not merely earthly or human reality.

It is not something of human intention.

It is not something of human fabrication.

It is not a human institution.

CHURCH AS MYSTERYCHURCH AS MYSTERYIt is divine reality inserted into human history and cannot be fully captured by human thought and language.

Its origin is divine , making it a mystery.

The Church is a sacrament – a sign and instrument of communion with God and of the unity of the entire human race.

CHURCH AS THE BODY OF CHRISTCHURCH AS THE BODY OF CHRISTOne, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, Roman Church

The Mystical Body of Jesus Christ

“Body of Christ” Life of graceSharing the life of Christ & one another

Relational experience - sharing

CHURCH AS THE BODY OF CHURCH AS THE BODY OF CHRISTCHRISTBy communicating his Spirit ... Christ made them mystically into His own body.

INTER-RELATIONSHIP WITH:CONCERN FOR:INTERDEPENDENCE ON:

ONE ANOTHER

CHURCH AS THE “PEOPLE OF GOD”CHURCH AS THE “PEOPLE OF GOD”People of God of the new covenant established by Christ

Community filled with the Spirit of Christ:LIGHTCHARITY TRUTHINSTRUMENT OF SALVATION

CHURCH AS THE “PEOPLE OF GOD”CHURCH AS THE “PEOPLE OF GOD”

People areChosen raceRoyal priesthoodHoly nationA purchased people

CHURCH AS THE “PEOPLE OF GOD”CHURCH AS THE “PEOPLE OF GOD”Connecting to and relating with others who

make up this people

A social or communitarian dimension :

INTER-DEPENDENCEINTER-ACTIONCOMMUNIONA COMMUNION OF COMMUNITIES

CHURCH AS THE “PEOPLE OF GOD”CHURCH AS THE “PEOPLE OF GOD”SMALL “CHRISTIAN” COMMUNITIES ARE

GROUNDED IN SCRIPTURE AND THEOLOGY

LIVE THE CONSEQUENCES OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOOD NEWS

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER

LOVE, TRUST, ACCEPTANCE, SHARING AND SECURITY

CHURCH EXISTS TO EVANGELISECHURCH EXISTS TO EVANGELISE

MISSION / EVANGELISATION:

TO BRING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE – LOVE, HOPE, SALVATION, TO ALL PEOPLE.

PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL

MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS

CHURCH EXISTS TO EVANGELISECHURCH EXISTS TO EVANGELISETHOSE WHO ACCEPT THE GOOD NEWS

NOT JUST CHURCHGOERS

FAITH IS INTEGRAL AND INSEPARABLE PART OF LIFE

AFFECTING JUDGEMENTDETERMINING VALUESPROVIDING POINTS OF INTERESTGUIDING LINES OF THOUGHTSOURCES OF INSPIRATIONMODELS OF LIFE

SESSION THREE

MAIN LEARNING

Individual reflection

What have you learned about the church ?

SESSION FOUR

RESPONSE

How can you, the PPC, help you parish community to :

UNDERSTAND ITSELF AS PEOPLE OF GOD FORMING THE BODY OF CHRIST CONSTITUTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT ?

EVANGELISE ITSELF ? (MISSIO AD INTRA)

EVANGELISE OTHERS ? (MISSIO AD EXTRA)

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MODULE TWO

THE IDENTITY OF THE LAITY & CO-RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN LAITY AND CLERGY

SESSION ONE

LIFE EXPERIENCE

RECALL MODULE ONE

WHAT IS THE CHURCH ?

WHO IS THE CHURCH ?

WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH ?

BRAINSTORMWHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE AS LAY FAITHFUL

IN THE CHURCH ?

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE IN THE CHURCH ?

WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF CO-RESPONSIBILITY ?

WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE OF CO-RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN THE LAY FAITHFUL AND THE CLERGY IN THE CHURCH ?

SESSION TWO

THE IDENTITY AND ROLE OF THE LAY FAITHFUL AND CO-RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN THE ORDAINED AND NON-ORDAINED

GROUP WORK : GROUP 1

Christfideles laici Chapter 1 : Who are the lay faithful ?

Explain what you understand about lay faithful from the text and summarise the main points.

GROUP WORK : GROUP 2Vatican II, Decree on the Apostolate

of Lay PeopleChristfideles laici, Chapter 1 :

Sharers in the Priestly, Prophetic and Kingly Mission of Jesus Christ

Explain what you understand from the texts about lay faithful being sharers in the priestly, prophetic and kingly mission of Christ and summarise the main points.

GROUP WORK : GROUP 3Christfideles laici Chapter 2 :

Ministries and Charisms, the Spirit’s Gifts to the Church and the Ministries Derived from Holy Orders

Explain what you understand about Ministries and Charisms from the texts and summarise the main points.

GROUP WORK : GROUP 4Vatican II, The Vocation of Lay People to the

ApostolateChristfideles laici Chapter 2 : The Ministries,

Offices and Roles of the Lay Faithful

Explain what you understand from the texts about ministries, offices and roles of the lay faithful and summarise the main points.

TWO GROUPS STUDY AND DISCUSS

1. Chapter 1 of “We are Church – the pastoral directive of the SACBC - summarise the main points.

2. Chapter 2 of “We are Church – the pastoral directive of the SACBC - summarise the main points.

SESSION THREE

MAIN LEARNING

REFLECT ON :What have you learned about the lay faithful in the Church ?

What have you learned about co-responsibility between lay faithful and clergy in the Church ?

SESSION FOUR

RESPONSE

How can you , the PPC, help your parish community to :

Actively participate in the Mission of the Church as priests, prophets and kings and collaborate positively with your priests ?

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MODULE THREE

LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY; PARISH PASTORAL COUNCILS AND PASTORAL PLANNING

SESSION ONE

LIFE EXPERIENCE

REVIEWWhat is leadership and who is a leader ?

What are some of the characteristics of a good leader ?

What are the characteristics of a bad leader ?

What kind of leadership styles do you know ?

LEADERSHIPIt is a qualityIt is to do with taking initiativeThe practice of leading othersAn art of understandingA group of leading peopleAn art or technique of leading

LEADERHead of the groupSomeone who guidesSomeone who can empower & know the goal

DirectorSomeone who can help the groupA trustworthy personSomeone who is capable of leading others

Someone who is responsible for the group

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD LEADERHumbleListeningPatientOpenLovingAcceptingResponsibleThinkingAvailable

SincereConsiderateSupportiveFriendlyCourageousCaringLast to speakHonestPerson with initiative

CHARACTERISTICS OF A BAD LEADER

Does not careBossySelfishJack of all trades

ImpatientDiscouraging

Always complaining

ProudBad listenerChoosyAlways right

LEADERSHIP STYLES

AUTOCRATIC

LAISSEZ-FAIRE

DEMOCRATIC

SESSION TWO

QUALITIES AND IMAGES OF LEADERSHIP IN SCRIPTURE

GROUP WORK : GROUP ONE

EXODUS 18 : 13-26

What characteristics of Moses’ leadership are described in the passage ?

List two lessons on leadership you have learnt from this passage.

GROUP WORK : GROUP TWOMatthew 20 : 20-28

Is the request of Zededee’s wife a strange or common one ? Give reasons for your answer.

Were the disciples justified in their anger ? Give reasons for your answer.

What leadership lesson did Jesus teach in this passage ?

GROUP WORK : GROUP THREERomans 12 : 1 – 8

To whom is Paul addressing this message ?

What is Paul’s idea of leadership ?

List elements of good leadership found in the text.

Using Paul’s image of body, in which way could we say that each member of a group performs a leadership function at one time or another ?

GROUP WORK : GROUP FOURRomans 8 : 28 – 30

What can you do to help those who play the most important leadership roles in the community to be people of high Christian values ? Give reasons for your answer.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIPSeeks to be of service, rather than to dominate

Encourages and inspires;Respects rather than exploits other people’s personalities ;

Reflects, prays and acts on Jesus Christ’s words, “Whoever wishes to be the first among you shall be your servant, even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mt. 20:27)

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIPLeadership is selfless service – a call to serve ;

No one is a leader without others – ‘Kgosi ke kgosi ka batho’ ;

Christian leadership requires vision and mission.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AFTER THE EXAMPLE OF JESUSVISIONMISSION AND PURPOSEVALUES

LOVEUNITYSERVICEGIVINGFAITHJOYPRAYERWITNESS

CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AFTER THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS

Character :HumilityInner strengthAbiding relationship with God / Jesus

BIBLICAL IMAGES OF LEADERSHIP : LEADER AS A SERVANT

Servant : service, support and empowermentServant-leadership begins with the mind and

heartServant-leader is humble in spiritServant-leader places service to others above

personal gainServant-leader builds rather than tears downServant-leader suffers and makes sacrifices for

othersServant-leader understands mutual relationship

of caring

BIBLICAL IMAGES OF LEADERSHIP : LEADER AS SHEPHERD

Knows his / her sheepIs present and available to the sheep

Leads from the frontIs courageous and daringGuides and directsShows concern for straying or lost sheep

Has spirit of self-sacrifice

BIBLICAL IMAGES OF LEADERSHIP : LEADER AS STEWARD

A person of integrity – trustworthy and honest

A person who is truthful and speaks the truth

A person who is just and acts justlyA person who is caring and cares for

othersA person who builds trust and loyaltyA transparent person who doe not live a

duplicitous or manipulative life.

A GOOD CHRISTIAN LEADER

Leads by serving

Leads by caring

Leds as one who takes care of others

LEADERSHIP STYLES

AUTOCRATIC LEADER

LAISSEZ – FAIRE LEADER

DEMOCRATIC LEADER

APPOINTED LEADERS AND EMERGING LEADERS

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD LEADERSHIP

Dedication to the achievement of certain definite goals or objectives

Ability to motivate others to work towards achieving the goal

Qualities of true leaders

They have a dream they are determined to carry out

They are people of action –translate the dream into reality

Leadership as ProcessLeadership as ScienceLeadership as ArtFunctions of leadership:

Why lead the people ?

THREE AREAS OF NEEDSTo accomplish a common taskTo remain a cohesive social unity

To satisfy the needs of the individual members

KEY FUNCTIONS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS

Ensure that the required task gets carried out

Meet the needs of the groups for teamwork and team morale

Develop and satisfy individual needs within the group

ACHIEVING THE TASKDetermine the objectivePlan necessary activitiesOrganizeWork out timetableClarify responsibilities and

accountabilitiesMaintain channels of communicationDevelop cooperationEstablish control pints

Determine when to review progressResolve problems, determine remedial action and make necessary adjustments

Plan

Organize

Motivate

Control

SESSION THREE

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

What is your understanding of the word “pastoral” ?

What is your understanding of Parish Pastoral Council ?

What is your experience of Parish Pastoral Council ?

What other councils do you know and how do they differ from the PPC ?

THE MEANING OF PARISHPARISH PRIESTTHE MEANING OF PASTORALTHE MEANING OF COUNCILPARISH PASTORAL COUNCILCANON 536 # 1PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE CANON 537 AND 532

DEANERYARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL

VATICAN II : DECREE ON THE PASTORAL OFFICE OF THE BISHOP, CHRISTUS DOMINUS, #27

VATICAN II : DECREE ON THE APOSTOLATE OF THE LAY PEOPLE , APOSTOLICAM ACTUOSITATEM #26

CANON 511CANON 512 # 1CANON 512 #2CANON 512 #3CANON 513 #1 AND #2CANON 514 #1 AND #2

GROUP WORK

SESSION FOUR

PASTORAL PLANNING AND THE PASTORAL CYCLE

THE MEANING OF PLANNINGKNOWREFLECTFORSEEORGANISE

CONTINUOUSBRIDGES GAP FROM WHERE PEOPLE ARE TO WHERE LEADER WANTS THEM TO BE

ANSWERS PLANNED IN ADVANCEWHAT –WHY- WHERE- WHEN -WHO -AND HOW

PASTORAL PLANNINGRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHURCH AND MANKIND

IMAGINE A BETTER FUTUREPRACTICAL STEPS TO ACHIEVE THAT FUTURE

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE, DEANERY, OR PARISH

WHERE HAVE WE COME FROM AND WHERE ARE WE RIGHT NOW ?COLLECT INFORMATION ABOUT

CURRENT SITUATIONEVALUATE PICTUR WHICH EMERGES

FROM ANALYSISWHOM DO WE SERVE ?WHAT DO WE AIM TO ACHIEVE ?HOW DO WE USE OUR PEOPLE AND RESOURCES ?

HOW EFFECTIVE ARE WE ?WHAT ARE THE “SIGNS OF THE TIMES “ TO WHICH WE SHOULD BE RESPONDING ?

WHERE DO WE WANT TO BE AT ?

VISION

Who do we want to be serving in the future ?

What key opportunities will we have taken up in 3 or 4 years ?

What future are we being called to as a faith community ?

What will that future be like ?

Goals and strategiesWhat are the actions or steps that will achieve our goals ?

What are the resources we need in order to take these actions ?

Pastoral Planning Process

THE PASTORAL CYCLE

LOOKING AT LIFE EXPERIENCE

What is going on ? Identify the issues

Research the issues

SOCIAL ANALYSIS

ANALYSE ISSUES TO UNDERSTAND WHY THEY EXIST AN WHAT ARE ROOT CAUSES

Why is this happening ? What or who is responsible for this happening ?

FAITH REFLECTION

Lord – What do you say about these issues ?

How do you want us to respond as a faith community so that whatever we do will portray us as your witnesses.

PLANNING AND TAKING ACTIONWhere have we come from ?

Where are we right now ?Where do we want to be at ?

How are we going to get there ?

EVALUATING THE ACTION

Assessing the successes and failures of actions and learning from them

Leads back to the start.

DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL STATUTES

CANON 513 #1

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