Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity

Decree on the Apostolate of Lay People ultimately states that the laity needs to play a more active role in the Church and specifically in the world. A Christian has but one real goal as an apostle of Christ - to spread the Word of Christ - the Gospel. They are to share Christ's love so that others may participate in His redemption and enter into relationship with God. We are meant to communicate God's grace to the world, revealing Jesus and his words. It is designed by Christ to begin with Liturgy. Lay people apostalize by inviting others to Church, instructing others in the faith, passing along skills that nurture souls, and by sharing their material blessings. In one way or another, each of us is called to some form of ministry. All lay individual and/or organized efforts need to function in relationship to Church hierarchy. They must foster unity. Finally, lay people must be well trained in ministerial work. Lay ministry belongs to everyone.