What does lay apostolate mean?

What then is an apostolate in the Catholic Church?

An apostolate, a Christian organization "directed towards serving and evangelizing world," is most commonly associated with the Anglican Communion (or the Catholic Church). An apostolate, in more general terms, is a group of people dedicated to propagating a religion or doctrine.

The next question is: What are the roles and responsibilities of the laity? The majority of the Church is made up of laity, despite their low rank. Laypeople can participate in sacred rituals of Catholicism by serving as altar servers, lectors, or lay ministers. They can distribute Holy Eucharist during Mass, and can bring Holy Communion for shut-ins and hospital patients.

What is the apostolate for the laity in this regard?

God calls the laity to be apostolates in the world with the passion of Christ's spirit. (2) One engages with the apostolate by the faith, hope and charity that the Holy Spirit infuses in all Church members. (

Who are the faithful of the Catholic Church's laity?

The Catholic laity is the common members of the Catholic Church, who are not clergy or recipients of Holy Orders. They are also not vowed to live in a religious order. The majority of over one billion Catholics worldwide are made up of laity.