Called to Radiate Christ
Series 1/4 | Disciples Radiating Christ
GOAL
An overview that shows how the journey to discipleship incorporates formation and ministry via love in action (service), stewardship (steward), and evangelization (witness), all rooted in the foundation of the Eucharist. This is formed and fostered by a vital parish life and introduce the interrelated principles of Stewardship, Love In Action (LIA), Evangelization and relates to Parish Family Culture.
OVERVIEW
15
MIN
15
MIN
25
MIN
Lectio Divina
Acts 2:42-47
What is a Disciple?
Video: What is a Disciple with Dr. Brant Pitre
How am I a Disciple?
Habits of a Disciple
My Plan to Radiate Christ
Conclusion
Lectio
ACTS 2:42-47
Read this passage together. Take a minute to reflect, then share with your group.
āThey devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each oneās need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.ā
Introduction | Dr. Brant Pitre
What is a Disciple?
Brant James Pitre is an American New Testament scholar and Distinguished Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute. He has written extensively on the historical Jesus, the Virgin Mary, Paul the Apostle, the origin of the Eucharist, and the canonical Gospels. You may have seen him in videos on Formed or read his book āJesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist.ā Letās listen as he shares what is a disciple.
Exercise
How am I a Disciple?
Now it is time to reflect and pray about your own spiritual journey to be a disciple radiating Christ. Review these handouts, one at a time, for about 5 minutes. Feel free to make notes on where you are in each of these Habits of a Disciple and keep your second handout to refer to throughout all of the Disciples Radiate Christ series.
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Conclusion
Disciples Radiate Christ
All of us are called by Christ to be his disciples. As disciples, we are called to live life as he did, with a sacrificial love for others, lived out through holiness, service, stewardship, and witness. When we do this, we Radiate Christ to a world that needs him!
So how do we do that?
Disciples Witness
Disciples Steward
Disciples Serve
You can do these three sessions in any order. At the end of your final session, review the Disciples Radiate Christ Wrap Up which is available at the bottom of each session.