The Shema* - Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 11:13-21
Clothing worn by observant Jewish men - Numbers 15:37-41; Luke 8:44 Jesus quotes The Shema* - Mark 12:28-30 |
Hannah’s psalm - 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Mary’s song of praise to God - Luke 1:46- 56 Allow students to select a Psalm of Lamentation, Thanksgiving and Praise for prayer. |
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Jesus' life pp224-228 #8 How is knowledge about God passed on? #111 Which commandments has God given us? #156 What are the Psalms |
What are some traditions that your family does at Christmas time? Why are these important? |
Write a poem or a song thanking God for all the gifts you have received.
Ask God to help you share his love by using your gifts to help others in need.
The Annunciation* - Luke 1:26-38
Mary visits Elizabeth - Luke 1:39-56 The birth of Mary’s son Jesus* - Matthew 1:18-25 The birth of Mary’s son Jesus* - Luke 2:1-7 Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with Jesus Matthew 2:13-21 The family of Jesus – Mark 3: 31-35 Mary witnesses the crucifixion - John 19:25-27 Mary is part of the community in Jerusalem - Acts 1:13-14 |
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#28 Who is Mary? #150-#155 Why do we turn to Mary in prayer? - What are the mysteries of the Rosary? #286-297 What is freedom?...Can a person form his conscience? Think of an important person in your life. What influence have they had on you? |
Ask God to help you be more like Mary - trusting in God, even in difficult times.
Thank God for the gift of families that show us how to love and use our free will for the common good not just for our own self interests.
The Greatest Commandment*
Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Leviticus 19:1-3, 9-18 Galatians 5:14; Romans 13:8-10; James 2:8 |
The story of Pentecost - Acts 2:1-15
Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit of God - 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 On Faith and Good Works - James 2:14-17 “This is my commandment...” - John 15:9-17 Living love authentically - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 |
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#47 Who is the Holy Spirit? #48 What does the Holy Spirit look like? #49 How can we tell that the Holy Spirit is here? |
Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. Why is it important to celebrate birthdays? |
Ask God to help you develop courage and wisdom so that you may be guided by the Spirit to respond to the needs of society.
Say sorry for God for times when you have not demonstrated the fruits of the spirit.
Investigate how each Gospel author begins
John 1:1-17; Luke 1:1-4; Matthew 1:1-17 Mark 1:1-8 The resurrection narratives Matthew 28:1-10 Mark 16:1-8 and 9-14 (longer ending) Luke 24:1-44; John 20:1-29 |
Infancy narratives in the Gospels of: Luke -
Announcement to Mary - Luke 1:26-38 Birth of Jesus - Luke 2:1-14 Visit of Shepherds - Luke 2:15-20 Matthew - Announcement to Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25 Visit of Magi - Matthew 2:1-12 Flight to Egypt - Matthew 2:13-15 |
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#12 What is the Bible telling us? #29 -31 What happened in Nazareth - Bethlehem? #37-39 Why do we celebrate Easter? - How did more and more people hear about Jesus' resurrection? |
Who is your favourite author or director? In what ways does their style appeal to you? |
Thank God for those who have represented their beliefs about God in order for others to develop a deeper understanding of our place in the world.
Ask God for opportunities for quiet reflection so that we can become more aware of His presence in our lives.
What do you know about the work of St Vincent De Paul Society and the Salvation Army in caring for those in need in Australia? YOUCAT FOR KIDS
# 149 Why do we pray the Our Father? |
Scriptural foundations for the spiritual and corporal works of mercy - Matthew 25:31-46
What did Jesus come to do? - Matthew 5:17 Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13 |
Pray the Our Father slowly, thinking about all your blessings and how you can share those with others.
Ask God for the strength and wisdom to celebrate diversity whilst promoting the common good.
Think of a time when you were asked to do something you didn't want to - How did you feel? What did you do?
Call of Nathaniel and other disciples - John 1:35-51
Jesus as Messiah, Son of Man and Saviour - Matthew 16:16-17; Acts 17:2-3; Acts 2:29-33, 36 Allow students to select some of the ‘I am’ statements from John’s Gospel. The story of the prophet Amos Amos the shepherd is called to prophecy - Amos 1:1-2 Amos outlines that God is angry for the people have turned away - Amos 3:12-15 Amos explains his anger - Amos 4:1-2 Amos speaks out about the corrupt lifestyles of the people - Amos 6:4-6 Amos is called before the priest - Amos 7:10-14 YOUCAT FOR KIDS
#8 How is knowledge about God passed on? #10 What is the Bible? #11 Is what we read in the Bible true? #12 What is the Bible telling us? |
The story of the prophet Samuel
The context for the story of Samuel; Hannah prays for a son and promises to offer him to God – 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Hannah’s prayer of thanksgiving for Samuel - 1 Samuel 2:1-10 The corruption of Hopni and Phinehas - 1 Samuel 2:11-17 The call of Samuel - 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1a Samuel’s work as Judge - 1 Samuel 7:3-6, 15-17 Samuel anoints David as King - 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The story of the prophet Jonah Jonah tries to run away from being a prophet - Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah’s prayer - Jonah 2:1-10 Jonah brings God’s message to the city of Nineveh - Jonah 3:1-10 |
Ask God to help you receive and use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgement, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence and Wonder and Awe in God's presence.
Who are role models in your life? What qualities or virtues do they have that you admire?
Use The Examen as a means of reflecting on how you can promote equality in your day to day life.
What are some important ritual events you celebrate each year? Why do you celebrate them?
Write a prayer for the New Year - what are your hopes and how can you restore relationships?