A Personal Invitation
I invite all of you who follow Jesus, wherever you are, to spend time every day renewing your personal relationship with him, letting him touch your hearts. Scripture As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Abide …
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The 10th Commandment
Read about all Ten Commandments: Read both versions of the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:3-10 and Luke 6:20-26 For this task, pay special attention to the 10th Commandment and the first Beatitude in Matthew and Luke. 1. Create a visual …
The Beatitudes
Read Matthew 5:3-10 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=384777524 Create a Visual response to “The Beatitudes.” Pick one, some, or all. Use Canva to inspire your creativity. Bonus: Show off your visual creation in a new post in your blog.
No Room In Our Hearts
When we get caught up in our own interests and concerns, we no longer have room in our hearts for others, no place for the poor. We forget the quiet joy of God’s love. – Pope Francis Read Romans 12:15-16 …
Noise, Noise, Noise.
Sometimes a good villain makes a good point. Recall the Grinch’s hatred for all the noise on Christmas morning. For many of us, it is in the build up to Christmas that we get annoyed by the noise, the pushy …
The Sacramentality of the Present Moment
Read Mark 13:33-37 What if every moment were one in which we might meet our God? What might we notice? How might we act? Extra: Jean Pierre de Caussade invites us into what he calls “the sacramentality of the …
Make It Your Own: The Beatitudes
Read the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-10. Who are the people in your life who show you examples of each of these “Be Attitudes”? Write about how these people – and you – demonstrate how to live the Beatitudes.
There is no better definition of Love
1 Corinthians 13:4–13:7 4Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant5or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;6it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in …
Angel of the North
In this painting, The Angel of the North by Ojibwa artist Blake Debassige, we can see how some First Nations artists are integrating the spiritual traditions of their own people with those of the Christian tradition. The painting also reveals …
No One Can Serve Two Masters
Read Matthew 6:24-34. In this Gospel reading, before Jesus tells his listeners not to worry, he says “No one can serve two masters.” Who is Jesus refering to? One master is God(Love), surely, but who is the other? Could Jesus …
Catch People
Read Luke 5:1-11 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=322900027 The lake of Gennesaret was also known as the Sea of Galilee or the Sea of Tiberias. It was the scene of many of Jesus’ actions (such as preaching from a boat to the people on …
But I Don’t Teach Religion
Judith Dunlap, When You Teach in a Catholic School(2004) writes, “Whether you teach science or math, music or gym, you are responsible for supporting the religion teacher by helping shape the faith and value system of the young people in …
Pregame Prayer
Strong and faithful God, as we come together for this contest, we ask you to bless these athletes. Keep them safe from injury and harm, instil in them respect for each other, and reward them for their perseverance. Lead us …
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The Basics of the Christian faith
Is there more to life than this? (previously Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?) Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How can we have faith? Why and how do I pray? Why and how should I read the Bible? How …
RS 25: Inherit the Wind Reflection #1
Directions: 1) First, click on the link Christian views on Hell and skim some of the information. This is to give you some concept of how Christians understand hell. Also read Pope Benedict XVI’s view on hell by clicking on …
RS 25 Inherit the Wind Reflection #2
Directions: Select ONE s of the two questions below and answer the question. Your answers must reflect what you have learned in class. The rubric used is called Reflection Rubric and is found in the pages on the right. Answer …
RS 25: Tuck Everlasting Assignment
Explain how this movie (story) is a parable. What specific characteristics does this story have that meet the criteria of a parable? Be as specific as possible and discuss all the characteristics of a parable. What is the surprise that …