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An Exodus Celebration of God's Power and Love
A joyful activity for elementary children to learn about and reenact the Israelites’ escape from Egypt and their songs of praise to God.
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Friendship and Forgiveness Prayer Space
An activity, including a discussion and a craft, on forgiving friends and family members, based on The Catholic Children’s Bible featured story “Jesus Teaches Us to Forgive”, Matthew 18:21–35.
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Treasures of Our Faith Bingo Card
A fun activity to help children recall important facts of our Catholic faith.
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Chapter F: Church Father Unscramble
Unscramble the names of the Church Fathers below. Then, under each unscrambled name, write one important contribution that the Church Father made to the Church.
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Eucharistic Prayer Cards
This handout provides each element of the Eucharistic Prayer on a separate card for students to arrange in order.
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A Doctrinal Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt to find important Church doctrines, teachings and beliefs in the Catechism.
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Has It Ever Happened to You?
This is a set of interview questions to find out about an adult’s experience of being cheated or wronged.
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Samson Strong
This is a score card to keep track of physical activities based on Samson from the Old Testament.
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Interview Chart for Religious Beliefs
This chart allows students to see the comparison between the beliefs of five major religions and those of the Catholic Church.
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Sacred Scripture and the Rules of the Saints
This activity has students work individually and in small groups to read and reflect on the rules of St. Augustine, St. Benedict, and St. Francis.
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Empathizing (Confucianism)
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Confucianism.
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Empathizing (Sikhism)
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Sikhism.
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Empathizing (Jainism)
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Jainism.
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Empathizing (Hinduism)
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Hinduism.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 39
A lesson plan for lesson 39 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 38
A lesson plan for lesson 38 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 37
A lesson plan for lesson 37 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 36
A lesson plan for lesson 36 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 35
A lesson plan for lesson 35 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 34
A lesson plan for lesson 34 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 33
A lesson plan for lesson 33 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore God’s call to each of us to pray.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 32
A lesson plan for lesson 32 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore what it means to use virtues and grace to live a moral life.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 31
A lesson plan for lesson 31 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore what it means to respect truth.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 30
A lesson plan for lesson 30 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore what it means to respect material goods.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 29
A lesson plan for lesson 29 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore what it means to respect the sexuality of ourselves and others.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 28
A lesson plan for lesson 28 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore what it means to truly respect life.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 27
A lesson plan for lesson 27 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 26
A lesson plan for lesson 26 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 25
A lesson plan for lesson 25 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 23
A lesson plan for lesson 23 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 22
A lesson plan for lesson 22 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 21
A lesson plan for lesson 21 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore the sacraments of healing.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 20
A lesson plan for lesson 20 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 19
A lesson plan for lesson 19 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 18
A lesson plan for lesson 18 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 17
A lesson plan for lesson 17 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 16
A lesson plan for lesson 16 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore how the Holy Trinity is revealed through liturgy.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 15
A lesson plan for lesson 15 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 14
A lesson plan for lesson 14 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 13
A lesson plan for lesson 13 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 12
A lesson plan for lesson 12 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 11
A lesson plan for lesson 11 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 10
A lesson plan for lesson 10 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 9
A lesson plan for lesson 9 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 8
A lesson plan for lesson 8 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 7
A lesson plan for lesson 7 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 6
A lesson plan for lesson 6 in the Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 5
A lesson plan for lesson 5 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 4
A lesson plan for lesson 4 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 3
A lesson plan for lesson 3 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 2
A lesson plan for lesson 2 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 1
A lesson plan for lesson 1 in The Catholic faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. This lesson plan challenges students to identify why they are Catholic and the core beliefs, practices, and attitudes of Catholicism
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Faith Shield
An individual activity that asks students about their faith and their relationship with God.
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The Miracles of Jesus
Students review many familiar miracles performed by Jesus in the gospels before choosing a favorite.
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Pushed Once Too Often
This handout presents a story about drug pushing in a school community. Students are challenged to reflect on several questions regarding the situation.
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Games Within Games
Sports are far more important in our life than they might seem at first glance. Watch the waves of emotion on the faces of players who let their feelings show: pride, shame, ecstasy, despair, joy, and anger. “Mind games” are …
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Cases to Examine: Conscience and Guilt
Read the following cases. For each one, fill in the words that describe what kind of conscience and what kind of guilt the person has. Then write a sentence or two of advice that you would give to that person.
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The LISTEN Model
Briefly describe below a moral dilemma that an individual might face. For each section of the LISTEN process, fill in one or more things a person facing this dilemma might need to consider.
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Which Principles Apply?
he following moral principles (described in the text on pages 58–59) can be considered basic or foundational: a. Do good; avoid evil. b. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. c. The end does not justify …
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Getting to Know My Parents' Views
This checklist will help you identify how well you understand your parents’ (or guardians’) views on moral issues and whether you think that your parents understand your views on moral issues.
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The Strange Mysteries of Competition
Let’s look at some of the mysteries of competition to see how the inner and outer games function. Please indicate whether you think the following mystery statements are generally true or false and be prepared to discuss the reasons for …
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Cases to Examine: Moments in Competition
Read the following cases of competition and answer in writing the question for each.
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The Mission of the Church
Jesus has just risen from the tomb. Although you and all the other Christians are overjoyed, you now have to decide what to do. You are one of the followers who has been with Jesus for more than two years. …
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Peace: Exploring Terms
In the first blank column, express your own sense of what it means to live out the following traits. In the second blank column, explain what you think the culture teaches you it means to live out each trait. Leave …
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Earth-Friendly Living
This is a scavenger hunt for earth-friendly products suitable for a bedroom: furniture, clothes, and so on. Your goal is to furnish this room in the most earth- friendly and inexpensive way you can, while still furnishing a room you …
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The Work of Art
Read the story below, and be prepared to discuss the questions that follow it.
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Work and Budgeting
Fill out the first empty column in this chart to reflect a family’s monthly budget. Leave the second column blank until you receive further instruction.
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Diversity Awareness
Read down the first column, and for each description, mark an X in all the columns that apply to you. (If there is a description you do not feel comfortable writing down, make a mental note of it and leave …
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Participation in the Media
This handout lists several key questions to use when reading or viewing various media from the perspective of different groups of people. Choose one of the following groups of people, and on a separate sheet of paper, write answers to …
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How Does the Culture Value Me?
A list of different roles and conditions of males and females within society.
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Creating a Relationship Map
A relationship map provides a blueprint for justice—it reveals the conditions and relationships that are necessary to build a just situation. The following are steps to follow when creating a relationship map. To aid in understanding the steps, we will …
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Practicing Prophecy
An activity where students are given the opportunity to imitate the prophetic model by observing the world around them and attempting to interpret injustices.
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Symbol Interviews
A series of interview questions that students can ask married couples about symbols and marriage.
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Jesus' Healing Presence
A worksheet that asks students to locate and answer questions about a healing story from each of the Gospels.
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"The Secret Garden"
A set of questions that can be used to reflect on the movie “The Secret Garden,” a film that is an excellent example of reconciliation.
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"My Life"
A set of questions that can be used to reflect on the movie “My Life” and the key themes surrounding the sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Am I a Sacrament of Reconciliation?
This exercise can give students a better sense of their role as an instrument for reconciliation.
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Remembering My Confirmation
A worksheet where students are asked to interview several adults about their Confirmation experiences.
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Making Connections
Complete the matching exercise below, using your textbook and the Bible to help find the answers.
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Images of God, Understandings of Life
The sketches below represent the different images of God and understandings of life that were held by the Jewish wisdom sages. Beneath each sketch, list the wisdom books that correspond to that image.
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Empires of the Ancient Near East
On this map draw in the boundaries of the following ancient empires. Then label the empires, using a different color of pencil for each.
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What You Offer the World
Look over the following lists of skills and traits. Circle the skills and traits that you have been gifted with.
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The Near East Today
This map shows the lands of the Near East as they were known in ancient times. Using an up-to- date atlas or encyclopedia for reference, draw in (with dotted lines) the political boundaries of the countries that exist in the …
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How to Find a Scriptural Reference
Instructions on how to find a Scripture reference, and practice looking up Scripture passages.
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Images of Jesus
The chart below contains several phrases that the textbook uses to describe Jesus. Take a few minutes to study these phrases, and place a check mark to the left of the one or two that most closely match your own …
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Greek and Roman Gods Today
Next to the name of each god or goddess in the chart below, jot down any person, place, object, time, program, or product with which you associate the name. You may also note titles of songs or TV programs or …
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A Zoroastrian Symbol
The illustration on this handout is the Faravahar, a symbol of Zoroastrian faith. With the example of the Faravahar in mind, create, on a separate sheet of paper, a symbol that represents your own religious faith or personal understanding of …
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Koans: Food for Intuition
Read the following Zen koans two or three times. Choose one and answer or explain it.
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Who Is the Sage?
In each pair of situations below, one of the people described resembles the ideal of the Taoist sage, the person who lives in accord with Tao and practices the virtue wu-wei. Read each pair of situations and circle the letter …
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Chinese Calligraphy
Calligraphy is one of the cultural arts that was pursued in the process of becoming a chun-tzu. Try your hand at reproducing the Chinese characters below, drawing your versions in the space provided to the right of the characters. The …
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The Sikh Khalsa
The information on this handout provides further insight into the nature of the Sikh Khalsa.
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The Ten Gurus of Sikhism
This list of the ten Gurus of Sikhism briefly summarizes the key contributions of each Guru.
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Making Good Decisions
Chapters 38 and 39 of The Catholic Connections Handbook discuss the basic teachings about Christian morality. After reading or reviewing these chapters, complete the crossword.
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The Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Word is discussed in chapters 29 and 30 of The Catholic Connections Handbook. After reading or reviewing these chapters, complete the crossword below.
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Introduction to Liturgy
After reading or reviewing chapter 27 of The Catholic Connections Handbook, which discusses the liturgy of the Church, complete the following activity. Use the clues to unscramble the words below each clue. When you are finished, write down the letters …
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The Lord's Prayer
Jesus shows us how to pray by giving us the Lord’s Prayer. After reading or reviewing chapters 49 and 50 of The Catholic Connections Handbook, complete the crossword.
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Baptism and Confirmation
The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are closely connected; they are both Sacraments of Initiation. Chapters 33 and 34 of The Catholic Connections Handbook discuss these two sacraments. After reading or reviewing these chapters, complete the crossword.
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The Bible: The Gospels
Below is a summary of chapter 19 of The Catholic Connections Handbook. However, the summary is jumbled; some of the words are in the wrong places. Make the summary understandable by rearranging the words in bold capitals and putting them …
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The Human Person
Below are five statements, written in code, about the human person. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a symbol. The same symbol represents the same letter in all statements. Review chapter 7 in The Catholic Connections Handbook, then …
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The Holy Trinity
The Shema is the Jewish statement of belief in one God. Jesus taught us to love only one God and, through Scripture and Tradition, we have come to understand that the one God is made up of three divine Persons—Father, …
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Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Tradition
Using the information in chapter 1 of The Catholic Connections Handbook, find the word or words described in the clues below. Fill in the blank spaces below each clue. Then, use the letters from the numbered spaces to fill in …
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Life Issues F Summary: Saints as Role Models
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues F Summary: Saints as Role Models from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues E Summary: Times of Trouble
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues E Summary: Times of Trouble from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues D Summary: Using Time
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues D Summary: Using Time from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues C Summary: Using Technology
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues C Summary: Using Technology from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues B Activity: Gospel Messages about Money
Develop a skit based on one of the passages above using one of the following dramatic genres.
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Life Issues B Summary: Using Money
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues B Summary: Using Money from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues A Activity: Saint Augustine: The Reluctant Saint
Read the article on Saint Augustine on page 351 in The Catholic Connections Handbook and then, thoughtfully and reflectively, respond to the following questions.
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Life Issues A Summary: The Ultimate Question: Why Am I Here?
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues A Summary: The Ultimate Question: Why Am I Here? from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 50 Activity: The Seven Petitions
Match each petition of the Lord’s Prayer with its meaning.
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Chapter 50 Summary: The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer for All Time
A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 50 The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer for all Time from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 49 Summary: The Lord’s Prayer: The Perfect Prayer
A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 49 The Lord’s Prayer: The Perfect Prayer from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 48 Activity: A Prayer Puzzle
Unscramble each of the following words related to prayer, using the clues given for each word. Then take the letters that appear circled in boxes and unscramble them to find the name of an important Marian devotion.
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Chapter 48 Summary: Tuning In to God
A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 48: Tuning in to God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 47 Activity: Spirit Telecom: The Universal Wireless Prayer Network
The following Scripture passages feature stories of God calling and people responding. Locate and read at least two passages and jot down a few notes about what happens in each passage.
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Chapter 47 Summary: Prayer: Conversations with God
A summary of Chapter 47, Prayer: Conversations with God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 46 Activity: A Prayer Acrostic
Despite the “busyness” of our daily lives, we must strive to pray always. Imagine that you have to create a marketing poster telling a group of young people your age why they should make prayer an important part of their …
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Chapter 46 Summary: The Bible: Models of Prayer
A summary of Chapter 46, The Bible: Models of Prayer from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 45 Activity: The Two Feet of Service and Justice
Caring for others involves both acts of charity and acts of justice. Review the illustration on page 498 in the handbook, and then complete the following chart. For every person or group of people in need described in the left-hand …
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Chapter 45 Summary: Working for Justice
A summary of Chapter 45, Working for Justice from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 44 Activity: Ask Annie and Andy
Students are asked to answer a series of “Dear Abby” style questions that deal with Internet safety.
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Chapter 43 Activity: Keeping the Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments
Students are asked to list 10 practical ways to keep the 7th, 8th, and 10th Commandments.
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Chapter 43 Summary: Respecting Truth and Property
A summary of Chapter 43, Respecting Truth and Property from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 42 Activity: Ways to Respect Life
Every day you have numerous opportunities to show respect for God’s work of creation in yourself and in other people. Respecting life means protecting oneself and others from harm, but it also means valuing life in everyday ways. The following …
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Chapter 42 Summary: Respecting Life
A summary of Chapter 42, Respecting Life from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 41 Activity: Parents: Making Rules
Answer the following questions as if you were a parent.
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Chapter 41 Summary: Honoring Family
A summary of Chapter 41, Honoring Family from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 40 Activity: First Three Commandments Crossword
Complete the following crossword puzzle to review what you have learned.
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Chapter 40 Summary: Honoring God
A summary of Chapter 40, Honoring God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 39 Activity: Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
It’s not always easy to choose to do what is right, but if you listen to your conscience, you will usually know what choice you should make. For each of the following items, describe the choice you should make. Include …
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Chapter 39 Summary: Moral Decision Making
A summary of Chapter 39, Moral Decision Making from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 38 Activity: How Do I Make Moral Decisions?
When you have a difficult moral decision to make, how do you go about figuring out what you should do? Do you talk with your friends or a parent or other adult, or do you pray about it? For some …
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Chapter 38 Summary: Living the Moral Life
A summary of Chapter 38, Living the Moral Life from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 37 Activity: Living the Beatitudes
For each beatitude, write down how you live it in your own life.
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Chapter 37 Summary: The Bible: The Old Law and the New Law
A summary of Chapter 37, The Old Law and the New Law from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 36 Activity: The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders
The Sacrament of Matrimony is a vocation for married people to serve their families. The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a vocation for bishops, priests, and deacons to serve the People of God. Use the clues to unscramble the words …
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Chapter 36 Summary: The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders
A summary of Chapter 36, The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 35 Activity: Ten Steps to Celebrate Reconciliation
The ten steps to celebrate reconciliation.
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Chapter 35 Summary: The Sacraments of Healing
A summary of Chapter 35, The Sacrament of Healing from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 34 Activity: It’s a Match!
Match the phrases in column A with the terms in column B by writing the correct letter in the space provided.
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Chapter 34 Summary: The Sacrament of Confirmation
A summary of Chapter 34, The Sacrament of Confirmation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 33 Activity: The Rite of Baptism
Even though not everything about the way the Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated has stayed the same over the centuries, some elements have not changed. Tell what these are. Explain why these essential elements must remain unchanging. You may refer …
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Chapter 33 Summary: The Sacrament of Baptism
A summary of Chapter 33, The Sacrament of Baptism from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 32 Activity: Elements from the Mass
Complete this multiple-step activity on the parts of the Mass that have to do with Communion and sending forth. First, unscramble the word or words in the boxes. Then match the statements in the list below to the words in …
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Chapter 32 Summary: The Eucharist: Communion and Sending Forth
A summary of Chapter 31, The Eucharist: Communion and Sending Forth from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 31 Activity: The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Below are parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist; however, they are out of order. Review chapter 31 in the handbook, and put the statements below in the correct order by numbering the parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist …
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Chapter 31 Summary: The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Eucharist
A summary of Chapter 31, The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Eucharist from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 30 Activity: Scriptural Charades
Miming different scripture passages or other actions and emotions.
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Chapter 30 Summary: The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Word
A summary of Chapter 30, The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Word from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 29 Activity: Source and Summit
As Catholics we recognize the Eucharist as the “source and summit” of Christian life. In the space below, create an illustration that shows how the Eucharist is at the heart of our faith and is the source of all our …
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Chapter 29 Summary: The Eucharist: The Heart of All Liturgy
A summary of Chapter 29, The Eucharist: The Heart of All Liturgy from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 28 Activity: Super Sleuth Detective Agency
Matching Scripture passages with the Sacraments they are associated with.
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Chapter 28 Summary: Sacraments: Celebrating Christ’s Presence
A summary of Chapter 28, Sacraments: Celebrating Christ’s Presence from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 27 Activity: A Liturgy and Sacraments Crossword
Review what you know about the liturgy and Sacraments by completing the following crossword puzzle.
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Chapter 27 Summary: Introduction to Liturgy
A summary of Chapter 27, Introduction to Liturgy from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 26 Activity: When Do You Pray?
As a Catholic, you probably learned from a young age some of the traditional prayers of the Church, such as the Sign of the Cross, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Hail Mary. You probably also learned about the Mass and …
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Chapter 26 Summary: The Bible: Worshipping God
A summary of Chapter 26, The Bible: Worshipping God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 25 Activity: People of Faith
Use some or all of these people for the “People of Faith” activity, making sure to include a mix from different time periods. Instruct the participants to research their person of faith by referring to the page numbers in The …
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Chapter 25 Summary: Mary and the Saints
A summary of Chapter 25, Mary and the Saints from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 24 Activity: Choosing Heaven Scenarios
How to respond in various life issues situations.
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Chapter 24 Summary: End Things: Heaven and Hell
A summary of Chapter 24, End Things: Heaven and Hell from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 23 Activity: How Much Do You Know about the Church?
The descriptions below relate to the Church, present and past. Write the word or name from the box that matches each description. Some words will be used more than once.
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Chapter 23 Summary: The Structure of the Church
A summary of Chapter 23, The Structure of the Church from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 22 Summary: The Mission of the Church
A summary of Chapter 22, The Mission of the Church from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 21 Activity: Living Discipleship
Living as a follower of Christ is easier at certain times than at others. For example, when a group of friends wants to do something that you know is wrong and goes against Jesus’ teachings, it can be difficult to …
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Chapter 21 Summary: The Bible: The Letters
A summary of Chapter 21, The Bible: The Letters from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 20 Activity: Come, Holy Spirit
Read the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–4 in your Bible. In the space below, create an illustration to represent one or more of the events at Pentecost.
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Chapter 20 Summary: The Bible: The Acts of the Apostles
A summary Chapter 20 The Bible: The Acts of the Apostles from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 19 Activity: Sharing the Good News
Choose one of the following Scripture stories and read it in your Bible. In the space below, design a “Web page” containing a short news story about the event you read about. Be sure your Web page includes artwork about …
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Chapter 19 Summary: The Bible: The Gospels
A summary Chapter 19, The Bible: The Gospels from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues B Activity: WWYD (What Would You Do?) Role-Playing Scenarios
How you would respond to different life issue scenarios.
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