I participate in the life and mission of the Church
Keywords:
Church, mission, participation, holy baptism, responsibilityAbstract
The mission of the Church was clearly defined over 2,000 years ago. After the Resurrection, Jesus gave a command to the apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Mt 28,19-20). This task was undertaken by the Apostles who, even at the cost of their own lives, preached Christ among Jews and Gentiles. Today, bishops are obliged to continue this mission, primarily due to apostolic succession. In today’s world, the Church increasingly identifies itself only with ordained or consecrated people, which is a great mistake. The beginning of participation in the life and mission of the Church and inclusion in it takes place during baptism and applies to every person who decides on this act. Therefore, every baptized person is obliged to participate in the life of the Church, because it is all the baptized who create this Church and are responsible for it.
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