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Chapter Two: Tracing our Roots. Focus Questions. What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be a Catholic human? What does it mean to be rootless? Why is it important to have a grasp on our individual histories? Reflection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU
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Focus Questions • What does it mean to be human? • What does it mean to be a Catholic human? • What does it mean to be rootless? • Why is it important to have a grasp on our individual histories? • Reflection: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU • How does the song address these themes? • What is the “hopeless wanderer”?
The Master Plan Copy and Respond • How was God’s plan of salvation fully revealed? • What is God’s plan for us? • How is this plan carried out? • What are some qualities of a holy person? • Where can you find the written story of God’s plan of salvation?
The Master Plan Responses • In the life, death and resurrection of Jesus • To free us from sin and death, redeem us, and make it possible for us to share in eternal life • Through baptism and faith in the risen Jesus, through the Holy Spirit • Kindness, compassion, humility, gentleness, patience , forgiveness, love
The Book • What part of the Bible do both Jewish and Christian people believe is inspired? • What is it about? • What do the inspired Christian scriptures reveal? • What books in the New Testament are you familiar with?
The Book Responses • Old testament • God’s relationship with the Jewish people before Jesus came • The life and message of Jesus, the beginning and growth of his church • Varied reponses
A Living Faith • What do we mean by tradition? • What is the definition of tradition? • How is this tradition passed on?
A Living Faith responses • Beliefs taught by the church that have been passed down by word, by customs and example • Tradition is passed down by the Church’s prayers, liturgy, writings and talks and also by the way we live
DO NOW 10/18- A Moment with Jesus • The four gospels occupy a very important place in the New Testament and church • Take 5 minutes to find a story in which Jesus is talking. Quietly read the story • Answer: What is the overall message? Why are these stories so important?
Your Spiritual Family • What do we call all members of the church? • Which three groups does the Communion of Saints include? • Which groups on earth are called to holiness and helped by God? • How should we treat them?
Responses: • The Communion of Saints • Those in heaven, purgatory and on earth • All • As brothers and sisters
Project 1 • Due November 13th • Letter Requesting confirmation (outline on page 4) • Write your reasons for requesting sacrament: • Who is Jesus Christ to you? • Are you receiving the guidelines for confirmation? How? • Why are prayer, attending mass, and serving others necessary in being a confirmed catholic? • Confirmation name/gifts and talents if already decided