Full access is limited to those who have purchased Spirit of Truth, School Edition

Requested Access before? Click here to login before requesting again

Buy Now Request Access Live Tour

 
 
 

Lesson 5

What Is the Priesthood of the Faithful?

Baptized Christians share in the priesthood of the faithful in which we participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly mission of Christ.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Church Structure Creeds Religious Life
Essential Lessons

Day 1 & 3

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Ministerial priesthood
    :
    The ordained priesthood who share in the priesthood of Christ by acting in persona Christi capitas, that is, in the person of Christ, the head. These men do not preach, sanctify, and govern by the own authority, but rather, by the authority given them by Christ, the head of the Church, to act in His person. (1592)
  • Priesthood of the Faithful
    :
    A unique sharing in Christ’s mission as priest that is shared by all the baptized to worship God, spread the Good News of Salvation, and lead lives of service. It is different from the ministerial priesthood, which serves the priesthood of the faithful. (1591, 1592)
  • Prophet
    :
    In the Old Testament, the prophets were God’s spokespersons who made known God’s message to His people. They proclaimed hope and salvation to the people if they would repent and worship God. Jesus fulfills this role not by speaking for God, but because He is God. He did God’s will throughout His life and spoke God’s truth to the people. He revealed God to the people and taught about God’s law and love. By virtue of our Baptism, we too are prophets, called to share the Word of God by our words and deeds. (942)

    • Plan

    Lesson 5 PowerPoint
    pptx

    Extend

    Lesson 5 Absent Student Handout
    pptx
    Lesson 5 Parent Newsletter
    pdf
    Lesson 5 Spanish Parent Newsletter
    pdf
    Unit 9 Lessons 3-5 Quiz
    docxGoogle Quiz

    Get Support for Your Classroom

    Getting Started

    Learn how to use Sophia Teachers curricula with our video guides

    Join a Webinar

    Join one of our monthly scheduled webinars to support your classroom

    Schedule a Call

    Get personalized support with one of our education support specialists

    ×
    Event: Registration and login form
    Forgot password?

    Enter Your Password

     
    Forgot password?