The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2025)
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May 6, 2025 Discover the powerful roles of laypeople in Christ's prophetic and kingly offices. Engage in evangelization through actions and words, as Fr. Mike emphasizes leadership rooted in service. Explore how laypeople can influence the Church's governance and the importance of collaboration with clergy. Dive into the responsibilities Christians have in society, advocating for a unified Christian conscience. This discussion encourages active participation and moral integrity in daily life, empowering individuals to be true witnesses of faith.
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Laity's Unique Prophetic Role
- Every baptized Christian shares in Christ's prophetic office by evangelizing and witnessing through their daily life.
- Laypeople achieve unique efficacy by proclaiming Christ in ordinary, worldly circumstances.
Everyone is Church's Instrument
- Each person, through their God-given gifts, becomes a living instrument of the Church's mission.
- Sharing Christ’s priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices enables being witness in word and deed in the world.
Laypeople's Voice in Church
- Laypeople have the right and sometimes duty to express their opinions to church leaders for the Church's good.
- Exercise this voice with charity, respect for pastors, and for the common good, not for gossip or harm.