The commission Christ gave us doesn’t stop at “baptize all nations”, and too often what follows is the Great Omission in the life of the church. We’re called not just to baptize. We’re not called to make churchgoers, people who include religion as one among many respectable civic activities. We’re called to make disciples, people who follow Jesus. Following Jesus means living a “countercultural” life. Being a disciple of Jesus is being called to serve one another, just as Jesus served, to stand up for our beliefs even if this means suffering in this world. Catholic social teachings call us to care especially for the dignity of the human person from the moment of conception to the end of natural life. We are called to tend the poor, care for our environment, ensure just working conditions for all and work towards an economic system that allows for equal treatment of all people. As disciples, we are called to continually strive to be as Christ-like as possible.
Adults: What do you need to do to become a better example of discipleship?
Children: What can you do to show others how to be a disciple?
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