Jesus and Discipleship

OVERVIEW

Jesus, the central figure in human history, is a person who remains a mystery in his humanity

and divinity. Theology since the Council has given us greater access to the human Jesus, yet

we need to relate to his divinity also and to hold these two natures in tension. Christians are

called to discipleship by being born again into the kingdom, to continually learn and grow in

relationship with the Lord. Catechists must strive, above all else, to bring their students into communion with Jesus.

OBJECTIVES

1. To appreciate both the humanity and divinity of Jesus.

2. To understand the nature of the kingdom that Jesus proclaimed and the meaning of being a disciple of Jesus.

3. To gain some approaches to teaching the meaning of discipleship.

AIMS

1. The participants will be able to articulate a balanced image of Jesus as presented in the tradition of the church.

2. The participants will be able to state the essence of Jesus' message and its implications for disciples.

3. The participants will be able to create learning activities that make Jesus more real to their students.

Working with the Catechism

The following will help you gain a better under-

standing of discipleship as stated in the Catechism of the

Catholic Church.

From the Catechism

"Coming to see in the faith their new dignity,

Christians are called to lead henceforth a life 'worthy of

the gospel of Christ'" (#1692).

Read the Catechism

Read #1691–#1761.

Discuss the Catechism

1. How is life in Christ defined?

2. What are some possibilities for today?