1. Parents - the Link Between School and Parish
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Have you ever wondered?
A man once said I keep asking God “how can you let this world be filled with injustice, allow people to hurt, allow poverty and hardship when you have all the resources to do something about it”
His friend answered “so what did God say?”
He asked me the same question.
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3. Scripture calls for Commitment
The most telling question Jesus asked his disciples was “so who do you say that I am?”
This question disturbed them because whatever answer they gave implied that his followers must COMMIT their actions to their answer
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4. Enrolment is an act of commitment
The act of enrolling our child in a Catholic school comes after long considerations of many kinds. We take the decision in the belief that the school offers something unique to us and to our child.
It then is a considered action which implies commitment to the School and the mission of Catholic Education.
Church teaching suggests that Catholic education only makes sense if it means active commitment to the mission of the Church.
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5. Our aim now is to consider:-
The links between School and Parish both theologically and socially.
Explore what this means for us as parents
Explore the benefits of working towards an integration of school and Parish faith communities.
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Church Teaching
The laity are called to participate in the mission of the church
Ministry builds on mission expressing itself in three main ways as teaching, service and community building.
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7. Scripture calls us to action:
When passive, Our children often challenge us to “get a life”. The Gospels call us to do the same - “I have called you that you may have life and have it to the full” – John
We are called to be part of life in a community, with both its rich rewards and its challenges – “it is not good for man to be alone” – Genesis
Voluntary efforts aim to “do God’s will” as referred to in the Lord’s Prayer reference “thy will be done” – “fiat voluntas tua” – Mark
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8. Human Links between School & Parish
Parents, and their children, are the common links between Parish and School in 3 ways:
They are part of both communities – living their life in both
Contribute to both – hence have an interest in the success of both
Affected by actions - whatever affects either community will affect parents & children.
Part of Both
Communities
Contribute
To Both
PARENTS
Are affected
By actions in both
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9. Ministry Links between School &Parish
Parents, and their children, are the common links between Parish and School in 3 ways:
Teaching implies interaction with life
Service implies accepting the challenge of life
Community Building implies living that life as part of a team
SERVICE
TEACHING
PARENTS
COMMUNITY
BUILDING
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10. Ministry as “Meeting Needs”
TEACHING
MINISTRY
MISSION
SERVICE
TEACHING
MINISTRY
MISSION
Ministry has been defined as the point at which a NEED meets a TALENT
Parents minister by meeting the needs of
Community building
Service
Teaching in action
COMMUNITY BUILDING
SERVICE
TEACHING
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