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Lesson 24

We Worship as a Community in Our Parish

The members of the Church are the Body of Christ.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Eucharist Parts of Mass Paschal Mystery
Essential Lessons

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Lesson Vocabulary

  • Bishop
    :
    The leader of a diocese and main teacher of the Catholic Faith. A bishop also makes the Sacraments available to the people of his diocese. The bishops of the Church are the successors of the Apostles.
  • Diocese
    :
    A geographic area of the Church that is led by a bishop. Each diocese is made up of many parishes
  • Parish
    :
    A local community of Christian faithful led by a pastor (the leader of the parish) and priests. In our parishes, we receive the Sacraments and all of God’s gifts, everything we need to know, love, and serve God.
  • Priest
    :
    A priest is a co-worker with his bishop. He preaches the Gospel of Christ and makes the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, available to the People of God.
  • Body of Christ
    :
    (n.): Another name for the Church. Just as a body has many parts, so too does the Church have many members. Each of us plays a specific and important role in the Body of Christ. Together we continue Christ’s work in the world as His hands and feet.
  • Church
    :
    The community of disciples founded by Jesus that will exist until the end of time. The Church is at the same time human and divine. It is the gathering of God’s people on earth and it is the mystical Body of Christ. The Church is also the Temple of the Holy Spirit, who gives life to the Body of Christ and unites its members. (777, 779, 805, 809, 810)
  • Twelve Apostles
    :
    The Twelve Apostles were 12 men specially chosen by Jesus to continue His ministry. They were the first bishops.
  • Pastor
    :
    A pastor is a priest who leads and cares for a parish.

    • Plan

    Lesson 24 Classroom Slides
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    We Are One Body Video

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    Lesson 24 Absent Student Handout
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    Session 24 Parent Newsletter
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