"But the laity likewise share in the priestly, prophetic, and royal office of Christ and therefore have their own share in the mission of the whole people of God in the Church and in the world.(2)
Living life as a practicing Catholic thereby giving example. Going to Mass, going to Adoration, chatting to others outside of Mass especially the stranger or new comer to the parish/Church etc. Being involved in volunteering for St.
V.de P - in their charity shops, on their phone lines to answer calls for assitance, being part of the team that goes to these same peoples’ home to see what assistance is needed etc., volunteering at their Homeless Shelters.
Volunteering at food kitchens for the homeless and sharing your Faith in appropriate ways.
Visiting sick or lonely or elderly neighbours.
Volunteering to help around at Church - caring for the gardens or be on the cleaning roster.
Assisting with RCIA if knowledgeable etc.
Assisting ones own family members, ones’ neighbors, people in ones’ parish, and finally praying for and donating to help others in need around the world e.g. after earthquakes.
Teaching the Faith to ones’ own children/grandchildren (assuming they are Catholic).
Undertaking religious education in public schools etc when volunteers or positions are advertised etc - if you are suited to this.
Buying or supporting initiatives in the purchasing of Catholic books for missions.
Speaking up with respect to others in our conversations - discussion boards etc even in our hobbies in which we may meet with others, when something comes up in discussion e.g. not attending a event as we will be attending Mass and public procession etc., we can put up what we believe and why. All moments to evalgelize others - with respect.
In the work place via career paths - by undertaking study in theology (perhaps writing blogs?), psychology so as to help heal others by caring for the sick (including doctors here too), being affiliated with political parties (or independants) whose policies are in alignment with Catholcism - all ways in which we can use our Catholic perspective to influence society for the better.
By prayer, by alms-giving and also sacrificing for others.
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