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Reflections on Poverty in America
This handout provides a series of Scripture passages and real-life accounts to help students reflect on poverty in America.
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Praying the Liturgy of the Hours: A Reflection
A reflection to be completed after praying the Liturgy of the Hours.
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Learning about Learning
This is a self-evaluation to help students reflect on their learning during Unit 1.
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Reflection on the Greatest Commandments and the Judgment of the Nations
This handout challenges students to reflect on the application of the greatest commandment in their own lives.
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Empathizing (Indigenous Religious Traditions)
This short handout provides questions and reflections to help students empathize with indigenous religions.
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Isaiah: The Peaceable Kingdom Is Coming!
This handout offers a brief look at the use of Isaiah’s visions of the kingdom during Advent.
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One Solitary Life
This short reflection calls to mind the profound impact Jesus Christ has had on humanity and the world.
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Reflections on Relating
This poem provides a reflection on the fears and insecurities that we all carry underneath the outward impressions we give off.
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The Eucharist in Mathari Valley
In 1986, Fr. Jim Notebaart flew to Nairobi, Kenya, to live and work as a missioner. Years later, he told an audience in the United States about an experience of Eucharist as transformation. Read this story and, on a separate …
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Lazarus and the Rich Man: A Sequel
Characters: Reader, Narrator, Servant, Levi, Hannah, Isaiah, Simeon.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the United Nations in 1948, sets the international standard for human rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights has thirty articles. The following list paraphrases and summarizes the articles from …
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Prayer Is...
Read the following descriptions of prayer by various authors. Choose one description that best fits how you see prayer. Or formulate your own description using a couple of these.
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Seeing with Faith, Acting in Faith
Read the two pieces of writing below thoughtfully and carefully.
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Grace Poems
Questions related to the poems “Renascence” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, and “The World Is Too Much with Us” by William Wordsworth.
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Spirituality Action Plan
It is important for us to take stock of where we are in life and put plans in place to achieve our goals. It is important to do that in our spiritual life as well. We are all spiritual people. …
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"O Lord, You Have Searched Me and Known Me"
Spend a few moments quietly asking God to help you see clearly and honestly into your heart and mind as you begin this examination of conscience. Write your responses to the questions below. No one will collect this handout.
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"In the Beginning Was the Word"
The Incarnation, a core doctrine of Christianity, states that in Jesus Christ, God became fully human while remaining fully divine. In the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verses 1 through 18, we see one of the earliest expressions of that …
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The Fasting Siddhartha
1. Observe the statue or picture at this station. 2. Notice that it is probably different from almost any other image of the Buddha that you have seen. 3. Look closely and write down what you observe. How does this …
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Right Meditation
1. Here is a Buddha statue or picture. Sit quietly and stare at it. Meditate on it. Let it be a visual focus for your medi- tation. Learn from it. 2. Write any impressions, observations, or questions you have.
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Chapter 44 Summary: Respecting Sexuality
A nice summary of the Sixth and Ninth Commandments, and how God wants us to conduct ourselves in sexual matters.
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Life Issues B Activity: Meeting Jesus: A Guided Meditation
A guided meditation that uses the imagination to spend time with Jesus and understand how he wants us to live.
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The Wonders of God's Creation
For the next twenty-four hours, pay attention to experiences and details of your day. The following list suggests phenomena for you to observe, and you may think of other subjects for observation. Create an observation journal on a separate sheet …
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Around the World in More Than Eighty Days
Let’s take a glance around the globe to see some of the missionary efforts that began during the Fifteenth through Seventeenth centuries.
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Islam: Historical Orgins
Islam began almost two thousand years after the start of Judaism and more than six hundred years after Christianity. In fact, Islam, which goes back to the seventh century, began in support of the monotheism of these two religions, and …
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The East-West Split
Looking back over the first 1500 years of Church history, the picture is not one of perfect harmony. Political conflicts, religious controversies, invasions, and condemnations created sometimes occasional, sometimes lasting rifts. For the Eastern Church and the Latin Church, the …
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The Divinity of Jesus: An Early Christian Debate
A reading about the early Christian debate over the divinity of Jesus.
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Key Concepts Underlying Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social justice teachings are based on some key concepts. By applying these concepts to different social issues, the Church makes judgments about the correct direction to follow. In this lesson we look briefly at the following four key concepts, …
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Building the Table of the Lord
Descriptions of the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life, thanksgiving, memorial sacrifice, and the presence of Christ.
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Learning about Learning
We can come to understand ourselves better by taking the time to review the process of learning the material in a unit.
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Learning about Learning
We can come to understand ourselves better by taking the time to review the process of learning the material in a unit.
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Aquinas’s Five Proofs for the Existence of God
The Summa Theologica is a famous work written by Saint Thomas Aquinas between AD 1265 and 1274. It is divided into three main parts and presents reasoning for almost all core Christian beliefs. The Summa Theologica is well known for …
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"The Fingerprints of God" Reflection Questions
A set of reflection questions on the song, “The Fingerprints of God” by Steven Curtis Chapman.
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Who Is God Calling Me to Become?
A series of questions that help young people reflect on what God is calling them to become.
Pope Saint John XXIII (1881-1963)
He was born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli in Italy. Later he became known as "Good Pope John." During his lifetime, the world experienced two World Wars, the rise of communism, and the Holocaust. In the Church, there was fear of the …
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Our Beliefs about Eternal Life
Use the information found in articles 32 and 33 of the student book to complete this worksheet.
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The Goodness, Blessedness, and Beauty of the Created World
A reflection worksheet on the goodness, blessedness, and beauty of the created world.
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Living the Call of Vatican Council II
A worksheet that looks at the dignity of the human person, the necessity of community, and human beings’ relationship to the universe.
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Praying with Scripture A Guided Meditation
A guided meditation on praying with scripture from "The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth" Teacher Guide.
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Meditation on a Goal or Concern
A meditation on a goal or concern from "The Catholic Connections Handbook for Youth" Teacher Guide.
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Just a Closer Walk with Thee
A worksheet where students are asked to read and reflect on the Gospel of Luke’s powerful image of how Christ is present in the celebration of the Eucharist through the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
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Could I Walk in Your Shoes?
A survey that will help students consider how difficult it might be to walk in the shoes of another person who may be quite different from them.
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Where Is Your Faith Life Right Now?
A wrap-up activity for Section 5 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible,” on where your Faith life is right now.
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Summary of Jesus' Revelation of God's Plan
A wrap-up summary of Jesus’ Revelation of God’s plan, from Section 4 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.”
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Reflection on the Greatest Commandments
A reflective homework assignment on the greatest Commandments, from Section 4 Part 4 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.”
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Core Elements of a Parable
A homework assignment on the core elements of a parable, from Section 4 Part 4 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.”
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Jesus' Ministry
An activity on Jesus’ Ministry, from Section 4 Part 1 of "Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible."
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Scripture Passages about the Incarnation, from Section 3 Part 1 of "Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible"
An activity on Scripture passages about the Incarnation.
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Homework: Experiencing Good News, Then and Now, from Section 3 Part 1 of "Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible"
A homework assignment on experiencing the Good News, then and now.
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Paul's Response to the Early Christian Communities
A group assignment on Paul’s response to the early Christian communities.
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The Apostles Peter and Paul
A series of questions on the Apostles Peter and Paul, to be answered in a small group.
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Old Testament Themes and Images in John's Prologue
A worksheet on the Old Testament themes and images in the prologue of the Gospel of John.
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Exploring John's Christology
A worksheet where the critical questioning method is used to explore John’s Christology.
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Comparing and Contrasting the Passion and Resurrection Narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke
A group worksheet on comparing and contrasting the Passion and Resurrection narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
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Comparing and Contrasting Infancy Narratives
A group worksheet on comparing and contrasting infancy narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
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The Reign of God in the Gospel of Luke and Today
A group worksheet on how the Reign of God is presented in the Gospel of Luke and in today’s culture.
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The Reign of God in the Gospel of Luke
A group worksheet on how the Reign of God is presented in the Gospel of Luke.
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Synoptic Parallels Questions
A group worksheet where students examine parallels in the synoptic Gospels.
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Sunday Lectionary Readings: God’s Ongoing Story of Love for Humanity
A group assignment on several sets of Sunday Lectionary readings.
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Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum, 1965)
A worksheet that examines several chapters of "Dei Verbum" using group discussion.
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Old and New Testament Passages
A chart showing the similarities between Scripture passages in the Old Testament and Scripture passages in the New Testament.
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Meet Me in the Middle
A worksheet where students are asked to make connections between different things, concepts, and terms.
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Analysis of Revelation, Chapter 1
A number of questions that guide students in an analysis of chapter 1 of the Book of Revelation.
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Symbols in the Book of Revelation
A reference sheet for the symbols that are used in the Book of Revelation.
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Imaginary First-Century Letters
Two imaginary first-century letters that describe the difficulties of staying faithful to the teachings of Jesus in a culture that rejects them.
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Socratic Seminar Ticket
A number of questions that students need to answer before they are allowed to participate in the socratic seminar on early Christian communities.
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Characters in the Acts of the Apostles
A worksheet where students are asked to choose a character from the Book of Acts, and answer several questions on their respective account.
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Journaling on Discipleship
Several question prompts on discipleship that students can use when journaling.
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Movie: A Life Devoted to the Poor
A series of reflection questions to be asked after viewing the movie about the life of Mother Teresa.
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Luke's Understanding of Jesus
A worksheet where students use scripture passages from the Gospel of Luke to discover Luke’s understanding of Jesus.
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Analyzing Matthew's Prologue
A worksheet where students analyze the prologue of the Gospel of Matthew.
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A Portrait of Jesus for Jews
A worksheet where students discover how Matthew made his Gospel distinctly Jewish.
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Biblical Study
A worksheet with questions on the historical context, literary context, and cultural context of the Scriptures.
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Influences on the Writing of Scripture
A worksheet where students reflect on different things that may have been influences on the writing of Scripture.
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Learning about Learning
A review of students’ understanding of unit material. Students rate their knowledge of the material on a scale and provide written feedback about their learning experience.
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Wisdom throughout Salvation History
A worksheet on wisdom throughout salvation history, using Wisdom 10:1-21 to answer questions.
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Preassessment Statements on Wisdom
Several preassessment statements on wisdom for students to agree with, disagree with, or state they are unsure about.
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Historical Genre Stations, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
An activity where students read certain Scripture passages and look for illustrations of community and identity, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
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Using Final Performance Tasks to Assess Understanding
A reading on using final performance tasks in the classroom to assess students' understanding.
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Lifelong Journey
Several questions about yourself and relationships to consider before entering into the permanent covenant of marriage.
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Equal Partners in Marriage
A numbers of questions relating to the equality of men and women in society as well as in marriage.
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Study Guide: The Transforming Power of Marriage in "A Beautiful Mind"
A study guide on the transforming power of marriage, using examples from the movie "A Beautiful Mind."
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God's Story Plotline 4: Reconciliation
A reading on why God, whose love in unlimited, constantly picks out special groups.
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The Anointing of the Sick
A reading on the Sacrament of anointing of the sick, with a discussion of how the Sacrament was viewed in the past and how it is viewed today.
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The Sacrament of Pardon and Peace
A set of questions that accompany the PowerPoint presentation “The Sacrament of Pardon and Peace.”
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All Are One in Christ Jesus
Several Scripture passages that show that all are one in Christ Jesus.
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The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus Part II
Discussion questions based on The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).
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A Personal Inventory of My Potential
A worksheet comprised of questions, columns, and numbers, where students can rate themselves and see if they are achieving their full potential.
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"Homeless: Motel Kids of Orange County" Movie Guide
A movie guide with questions pertaining to the film “Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County.”
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Planet Partner Survey
A self-assessment survey on how well students are stewards of creation.
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Justice Conversation Starters
A list of several conversation starters or self-reflection questions on the topic of justice.
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Mary, Queen of Peace
A list of several questions regarding the Blessed Virgin Mary that can be used as writing or reflection prompts.
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Sabbath Reflection Grid
An organizational grid to help students reflect on how they spent their Sabbath.
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Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
A reading on the principles of Catholic social teaching.
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Dilemma Questions
A set of questions based on real-world situations and dilemmas that a person may be dealing with.
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Reflecting on the Meaning of Infant Baptism
A worksheet focused on reflecting on the meaning of infant Baptism.
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The Conversion of Saint Augustine
A reading on the Conversion of Saint Augustine, with excerpts from “Confessions and Enchiridion.”
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The Meaning of Redemption (I)
This survey provides an opportunity for students to identify some areas of their lives that they feel they need help to improve. Part 1 of this exercise is strictly personal; however, students’ reflections will help them with a complementary group …
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Temptations and Grace
Quotations and questions dealing with temptations and grace, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Fiddler on the Roof
Questions for discussion for "Fiddler on the Roof" from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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The Fourth Commandment and The Ten Commandments
A worksheet regarding the Ten Commandments, especially the Fourth Commandment, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Gospel Reflection on Sin and Salvation
A Gospel reflection on sin and salvation from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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An Examination of Conscience
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers great reflection questions for going through an examination of conscience, dividing the questions into those referring to love of God, and those referring to love of neighbor. This …
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The Parable of Juan and the Fishbowl
This story is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a modern day parable that illustrates the necessity and perfection of the Incarnation. There is a PowerPoint that corresponds as a visual aid to the story.
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"The Fingerprints of God" Reflection Questions
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can reflect on the fingprints of God in creation and other people through these questions.
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Questions for Made-to-Love
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can reflect on the song "Made-to-Love" by TobyMac by answering the questions on this worksheet.
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Discovering God
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It helps students discover the various ways and places they can interact with and meet God: in their daily lives, through others, and in creation.
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Reflection about Personal Beliefs and Knowledge
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can reflect on and answer questions about their experience with faith, their beliefs, and their personal convictions and commitments to a faith/religion tradition.
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Lasallian Meditation on Saint Paul
June 30: Saint Paul 140.1 First Point The most admirable trait in Saint Paul is his all-embracing and ardent zeal, which he first showed by defending the faith of Moses, in which he had been very well instructed.1 Because he …
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Paul: Missionary
[Paul] had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. (Acts of the Apostles 14:27) Known as the apostle to the Gentiles (non-Jews), Paul was a leader in taking the Gospel message beyond Israel. With his trusted companions--Barnabas, John Mark, …
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