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Session 4 faith and the need for community 2017

Stephen Lim
Stephen Lim

This document discusses faith from several perspectives: - Faith is defined as trust or a relationship with God based on God's self-revelation. - Faith involves both intellect and will, requiring belief, trust, and obedience to God. - Faith is a gift from God that allows us to attain salvation and makes sense of the relationship between God and humanity through Jesus Christ. - The document also discusses the importance of community to faith, noting that Jesus formed a community of disciples and established the Catholic Church.

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OUR FAITH EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSE
FAITH: From the Greek word pistis; Latin fides Usually translated as faith But the best translation is trust or trustworthy
FAITH Dictionary definition: to be of well-founded conviction; to agree with an authority; to trust something on the basis of probability; complete confidence in a person or thing. This is the meaning of faith in everyday life, usually based on knowledge, experience and trust.
Session 4 faith and the need for community 2017
FAITH Theological definition: The absolute assent of a human being based on inner certainty which is demonstrated in belief and trust in and love of God as a personal response; belief in the truth of a revealed religion.
In other words Faith is knowing and trusting God. A Christians faith is about his/her relationship with God. Knowing God through Jesus Christ and the Church He founded Trusting His call and His promise
From Sacred Scripture: Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11 : 1
Faith vs Reason or Faith and Reason?
The Faith of a Christian It is a response in trust, hope and obedience to Gods love. By faith, we believe in God and all that God has revealed. Indeed, faith is not just an intellectual affirmation of truths; faith is a verb. Faith is a graced response to our self-revealing God. This goes for the faith of the church as well as for the faith of the individual who is trying to discern a path through life. Faith is necessary for salvation. Faith makes sense of the relationship between God and human beings on the basis of Gods saving activity through Jesus Christ. It is a belief in God so deep that many have given their lives for it. In Jesus teaching faith is necessary for Him to be alive and present in the world today.
What faith is not Faith is not wishful thinking. Faith is not irrational Faith is not a leap in the dark. It is a response to the one, real God who has made Himself known to us and called us into the light. For faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the Word of God. Romans 10:17 Faith is not impersonal. Faith is not a thing that you must muster up. Faith is a personal trust relationship with another person, God.
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Faith Summary (YouCat21) Faith is a sheer gift of God, which we receive when we fervently ask for it. Faith is the supernatural power that is absolutely necessary if we are to attain salvation. Faith requires free will and clear understanding of a person when he accepts the divine invitation. Faith is absolutely certain because Jesus guarantees it. Faith is incomplete unless it leads to active love. Faith grows when we listen more and more carefully to Gods Word and enter a lively exchange with God in prayer. Faith gives us even now a foretaste of the joy of heaven.
Session 4 faith and the need for community 2017
The Need for Community
THE HUMAN BEING IS A SOCIAL ANIMAL
HUMAN BEINGS FORM COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
HUMAN BEINGS WORSHIP TOGETHER
WE BELONG TO A COMMUNITY CALLED THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
JESUS FORMED COMMUNITY Appointed 12 apostles (apostellein Gk. sent forth, apostolos Gk. messenger) Performed miracles which restored the outcasts and marginalised to full membership of society The perfect prayer, the Lords prayer refers to Our Father, our daily bread, our trespasses, nowhere does the first person singular appear.
JESUS FOUNDED THE CHURCH Commissioned Peter to be the head of His Church. (Matt. 16:13-20) Promised the Holy Spirit. Jn. 14:26 The advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. This community had to be founded on love. Jn. 13:34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. Sent the apostles out into the world to spread the Good News and promised to be with His Church till the end of time (Matt. 28: 18 20)
WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST Romans 12: 4 5 For as in one body you have many members and not all members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually, we are members one of another. 1 Corinthians 12: 12 13 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body Jews and Greek, slaves or free and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
Session 4 faith and the need for community 2017
THE CHURCH IS A HIERARCHY
THE BENEFITS Continuity Clarity through the Church God speaks to us Gods spiritual gifts through the Church God heals, feeds and strengthens us. Sense of security I live according to Christian values and beliefs which I hold to be true. Sense of belonging Friendship, fellowship, encouragement Support for the faith life of families Spiritual support for every stage of our lives Working together for effective ministry Gives us opportunities to serve and grow in unexpected ways. Its something to be shared with others.
Sharing by Facilitators Why I am a Catholic
JOURNAL What do I expect by becoming a member of the Catholic Church?
Web sites for beginning Catholics Catholic Answers https://www.catholic.com/qa Catholics United for the Faith http://www.cuf.org/faith-facts/ Beginning Catholic http://www.beginningcatholic.com/catholic- questions YouTube series: C4 Ignite your Catholic Faith
PRAYER OVER THE INQUIRERS(EPH 3:15-19) Out of His infinite glory may He give you the power through His Spirit for your hidden self to grow strong, So that Christ may live in your hearts through faith, And then planted in love and built on love, you will, with all the saints, Have strength to grasp the breadth and the length, the height and the depth; Until, knowing the love of Christ, which is beyond all knowledge, You are filled with the utter fullness of God. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE INQUIRERS Lord, Let me see your face Know your heart And experience your love in my life. Strengthen in me the precious gift of faith. I believe Lord, Help my unbelief. Amen.

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Session 4 faith and the need for community 2017

  • 1. OUR FAITH EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSE
  • 2. FAITH: From the Greek word pistis; Latin fides Usually translated as faith But the best translation is trust or trustworthy
  • 3. FAITH Dictionary definition: to be of well-founded conviction; to agree with an authority; to trust something on the basis of probability; complete confidence in a person or thing. This is the meaning of faith in everyday life, usually based on knowledge, experience and trust.
  • 5. FAITH Theological definition: The absolute assent of a human being based on inner certainty which is demonstrated in belief and trust in and love of God as a personal response; belief in the truth of a revealed religion.
  • 6. In other words Faith is knowing and trusting God. A Christians faith is about his/her relationship with God. Knowing God through Jesus Christ and the Church He founded Trusting His call and His promise
  • 7. From Sacred Scripture: Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11 : 1
  • 8. Faith vs Reason or Faith and Reason?
  • 9. The Faith of a Christian It is a response in trust, hope and obedience to Gods love. By faith, we believe in God and all that God has revealed. Indeed, faith is not just an intellectual affirmation of truths; faith is a verb. Faith is a graced response to our self-revealing God. This goes for the faith of the church as well as for the faith of the individual who is trying to discern a path through life. Faith is necessary for salvation. Faith makes sense of the relationship between God and human beings on the basis of Gods saving activity through Jesus Christ. It is a belief in God so deep that many have given their lives for it. In Jesus teaching faith is necessary for Him to be alive and present in the world today.
  • 10. What faith is not Faith is not wishful thinking. Faith is not irrational Faith is not a leap in the dark. It is a response to the one, real God who has made Himself known to us and called us into the light. For faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the Word of God. Romans 10:17 Faith is not impersonal. Faith is not a thing that you must muster up. Faith is a personal trust relationship with another person, God.
  • 12. Faith Summary (YouCat21) Faith is a sheer gift of God, which we receive when we fervently ask for it. Faith is the supernatural power that is absolutely necessary if we are to attain salvation. Faith requires free will and clear understanding of a person when he accepts the divine invitation. Faith is absolutely certain because Jesus guarantees it. Faith is incomplete unless it leads to active love. Faith grows when we listen more and more carefully to Gods Word and enter a lively exchange with God in prayer. Faith gives us even now a foretaste of the joy of heaven.
  • 14. The Need for Community
  • 15. THE HUMAN BEING IS A SOCIAL ANIMAL
  • 18. WE BELONG TO A COMMUNITY CALLED THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
  • 19. JESUS FORMED COMMUNITY Appointed 12 apostles (apostellein Gk. sent forth, apostolos Gk. messenger) Performed miracles which restored the outcasts and marginalised to full membership of society The perfect prayer, the Lords prayer refers to Our Father, our daily bread, our trespasses, nowhere does the first person singular appear.
  • 20. JESUS FOUNDED THE CHURCH Commissioned Peter to be the head of His Church. (Matt. 16:13-20) Promised the Holy Spirit. Jn. 14:26 The advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. This community had to be founded on love. Jn. 13:34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. Sent the apostles out into the world to spread the Good News and promised to be with His Church till the end of time (Matt. 28: 18 20)
  • 21. WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST Romans 12: 4 5 For as in one body you have many members and not all members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually, we are members one of another. 1 Corinthians 12: 12 13 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body Jews and Greek, slaves or free and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
  • 23. THE CHURCH IS A HIERARCHY
  • 24. THE BENEFITS Continuity Clarity through the Church God speaks to us Gods spiritual gifts through the Church God heals, feeds and strengthens us. Sense of security I live according to Christian values and beliefs which I hold to be true. Sense of belonging Friendship, fellowship, encouragement Support for the faith life of families Spiritual support for every stage of our lives Working together for effective ministry Gives us opportunities to serve and grow in unexpected ways. Its something to be shared with others.
  • 25. Sharing by Facilitators Why I am a Catholic
  • 26. JOURNAL What do I expect by becoming a member of the Catholic Church?
  • 27. Web sites for beginning Catholics Catholic Answers https://www.catholic.com/qa Catholics United for the Faith http://www.cuf.org/faith-facts/ Beginning Catholic http://www.beginningcatholic.com/catholic- questions YouTube series: C4 Ignite your Catholic Faith
  • 28. PRAYER OVER THE INQUIRERS(EPH 3:15-19) Out of His infinite glory may He give you the power through His Spirit for your hidden self to grow strong, So that Christ may live in your hearts through faith, And then planted in love and built on love, you will, with all the saints, Have strength to grasp the breadth and the length, the height and the depth; Until, knowing the love of Christ, which is beyond all knowledge, You are filled with the utter fullness of God. Amen.
  • 29. PRAYER OF THE INQUIRERS Lord, Let me see your face Know your heart And experience your love in my life. Strengthen in me the precious gift of faith. I believe Lord, Help my unbelief. Amen.