Discipleship (Part III) – Reflections / Sharing Questions

Jesus and his Disciples on the Sea of Galilee, by Carl Oesterley (1805–1891)

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After initial conversion, a disciple grows and matures in several “stages” or “moments” – initial catechesis, adherence to Christ, ongoing formation, and then missionary initiative, eventually becoming a disciple-maker.

Reflection/Sharing Questions

Post-Confirmands

1. How long ago was your Confirmation? Which “stage(s)” or “moment(s)” of the discipleship process are you currently at now?

2. Are you engaging wholeheartedly in this process of maturing as a disciple? What are some of the distractions in teenage life which interrupt this process?

3. Which “stage(s)” or “moment(s)” do you sense the Lord leading you to begin, to complete, or to repeat? Name one concrete step you will take today in this regard.

Young / Working Adults

1. Which “stage(s)” or “moment(s)” of the discipleship process are you currently at now? Does your human age and maturity as a young adult match your spiritual age and maturity?

2. Are you engaging wholeheartedly in this process of maturing as a disciple? What are some of the busyness and activities of young adulthood which distracts you from this process?

3. Which “stage(s)” or “moment(s)” do you sense the Lord leading you to begin, to complete, or to repeat? Name one concrete step you will take today in this regard.

Married Couples / Parents

1. As a married person or as a parent, which “stage(s)” or “moment(s)” of the discipleship process are you currently at now?

2. Are you engaging wholeheartedly in this process of maturing as a disciple? How can you help your spouse or children to also enter into this process?

3. Which “stage(s)” or “moment(s)” do you sense the Lord leading you to begin, to complete, or to repeat? Name one concrete step you will take today in this regard.

Single / Separated / Divorced / Widowed

1. As a single, separated, divorced or widowed person, which “stage(s)” or “moment(s)” of the discipleship process are you currently at now?

2. Have difficulty, separation or loss hindered your growth as a disciple? How can they instead be harnessed to help this process?

3. Which “stage(s)” or “moment(s)” do you sense the Lord leading you to begin, to complete, or to repeat? Name one concrete step you will take today in this regard.

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