2. The word “Christ” …means “anointed.” It became the name proper to Jesus only because he accomplished perfectly the divine mission that “Christ” signifies. In effect, in Israel those consecrated to God for a mission that he gave were anointed in his name. This was the case for kings, for priests and, in rare instances, for prophets. This had to be the case all the more so for the Messiah whom God would send …It was necessary that the Messiah be anointed by the Spirit of the Lord at once as king and priest, and also as prophet. Jesus fulfilled the messianic hope of Israel in his threefold office of priest, prophet and king. Catechism of the Catholic Church 436

3. I pause to thank Jesus for his ministry … The Gospel story that most reminds me of my own ministry is…

4. And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ. Ephesians 4: 11 - 13

5. … must offer young people a spiritually challenging and world- shaping vision that meets their hunger for the chance to participate in a worthy adventure (Renewing The Vision 10.)

6. He (Jesus) went around to the villages in the vicinity teaching. He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two … Mark 6: 6 - 7

7. I pause to call to mind the names of the people who support me in my ministry…. … I thank you, creator God, for the blessings they bring in my life … … and I ask you Lord, to be with each of them and to bless them with …

8. The apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6: 30 - 31

9. I recall the struggles, concerns and challenges this ministry brings…. I lift them up to you, loving God, and pray for your guidance as I go forth to further serve you and our youth.

10. Most of all, God I thank you for the many blessings this ministry brings.

11. AMEN! ALLELUIA AMEN!