LESSON 4 We Have Leaders in the Church

Identify the following 1. The President of the Philippines is ___________________. 2. The Vice President of the Philippines is ____________________. 3. The Director of Xavier School is __________________________. 4. The Principal of Xavier Grade School is ______________________. 5. The Assistant Principal of Xavier Grade School Unit 2 is ___________________

Feed My Sheep John 21:15-17

Teacher: The Gospel according to John Students: Glory to You O Lord

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Teacher: The Gospel of the Lord Students: Praise to You O Lord Jesus Christ

What was Jesus question to Peter?

What was Peter s answer?

What was Jesus ask Peter to do?

Church is one big family of God. Its head is JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Himself founded the Church

Jesus made Peter as the first leader.

This is what Jesus meant when He told Peter, Feed my lambs... Look after my Sheep

Jesus made it direct and clear when He said, I, for my part declare to you, you are rock and on this rock I will build my Church. I will entrust to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 16:18-19)

Peter became the first Pope and the apostles became the first bishops.

Today, the Church is led by a Pope, the bishops, and priests. They continue the work of the apostles.

Pope the leader of the whole Catholic Church. Bishops help the Pope to teach, to guide, and to lead the people of God to holiness. Priests lead the parish community in prayer and worship. They also have the power to forgive our sins in the name of God

Religious sisters and brothers help the priest in taking care of the people Parishioners or laity they are parish members who help their priest do works of love and spread the faith by teaching others about God.

Jesus Pope Bishops Priests/Religious Parishioners/Laity

Special Work of the Church today:

a. Share the Good News of Jesus: His Life and Teachings.

b. Help people to live in peace, unity and harmony.

c. Care for the poor and the needy.