Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19

Theme:
We are called to the ministry.

 

Question for Adults: How have you responded in your own Christian life to Jesus’ call to feed his sheep? Do you recognize this as your own personal invitation from him to minister to others?
 
Question for Youth: Who are the people you know who are least afraid of sharing their faith with others? What do they teach you about being a disciple?

Question for Children: Jesus wants us to help others ý what are some ways you can do that for the people in your family, class, or neighborhood?

Ideas for Using the Faith Sharing Question:

• Do you keep a spiritual journal? Use the faith sharing question for personal reflection.
• Try your hand at writing faith sharing questions for your own family.
• Families can use the faith sharing question for their evening prayers.
• Looking for an opening prayer for a meeting at church? Use the faith sharing question!
• Emmaus groups can use the question for an opening prayer.
• Families can read the Gospel passage and discuss the faith sharing question at mealtime.
• These are not meant to be "yes" or "no" questions, but ones that draw the users deeper into the Gospel.
• Remember: the faith sharing question asks for a personal response, not a theological discourse.
• Make faith sharing a way of life.  The faith sharing question helps us to see Christ in our world every day.
• Don't forget the faith sharing question for children!