The people in this picture are those who have chosen a profession according to their abilities. They serve the common people. They do these tasks as an employment. But, as Christians, we are called to commit ourselves to serve others for their good. We are thus called through the Sacrament of Baptism.
When we receive the Sacrament of Baptism the holy oils, with which we are anointed,make of us priests, prophets and kings. Through this anointing, we are called to the service of
1. (Royal) shepherds
2. Priests
3. Prophets
Thus, because of Baptism, every Christian receives the common vocation of the priesthood to bring Christ's redeeming love to the Christian community.
The common priesthood has a share in Christ's life as priest, shepherd and prophet. Except for Bishops, priests, clergy and religious, all the other people who have received Baptism, are called the lay people. The lay people proclaim God's kingdom in and through their daily tasks well performed. Those who have received the Sacrament of Holy Orders are officially known as priests.
As students of Grade 7, here are some of the services you can render, as those who belong to the common priesthood:
The Groups & Committees which will help you to work with responsibility in the common priesthood:
Memorize this hymn :
Chorus
We are God's children
He has called us and chosen us
Chosen us in Christ
To work for the coming of His kingdom.
God gives us the Spirit of Christ
That Christ may be wherever we are.
God gives us the Spirit of Christ
That we may bring Good News to all.
God gives us the Spirit of Christ
That we may spread His Kingdom of peace.
God gives us the Spirit of Christ
That we may bring his justice to all.
