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Series Authors

Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D.Maureen Gallagher, Ph.D.Jeannine Goggin, M.P.S.Michael P. Horan, Ph.D.

SILVER BURDETT GINN RELIGION

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PARSIPPANY, NJ

The Story of JesusThe Story of Jesus

Acknowledgments

Excerpts from The New American Bible © 1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington,DC, including the revised New Testament © 1986 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine,

Washington, DC, used with permission. All rights reserved.

All adaptations of Scripture are based on The New American Bible © 1970 and 1986.

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Cover: Gene Plaisted, OSC/The Crosiers

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One Event, Two Accounts

In the space on the left below, write a short description of an event in your life that you really enjoyed. Then think about how you would changeyour description if you were writing to a person in a particular country. Then rewrite your description to that person in the space on the right, being sure that you clearly communicate what you want to say. Answer the question at the bottom of the page when you are finished.

How is the description on the left different from the description on the right?

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To the Teacher: Use this activity to reinforce the Share section.

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Retelling Jesus’ Birth

Luke and Matthew each tell the story of Jesus’ birth in his own way. How aretheir stories alike, and how are they different? Complete the first blank ineach sentence by writing the name Luke or Matthew, or by writing both Lukeand Matthew. Some sentences have additional blanks for you to complete.Some blanks have been filled in as examples.

1. told the story of Jesus’ life and .

2. began by telling about the of John the Baptizer.

3. began by telling about Jesus’ ancestors.

4. said that an angel appeared to Mary.

5. said that an angel appeared to .

6. recognized Mary as the mother of Jesus.

7. related that Jesus was born in the town of .

8. said that visited the baby Jesus.

9. said that visited the baby Jesus.

10. told of a star guiding the .

11. told of telling everyone about the baby Jesus.

12. wrote about , who recognized Mary as the mother of our Lord.

13. wrote that Jesus was descended from , Israel’s first great king.

14. sent a message about the Incarnation.

What did Luke want to show when he wrote his Gospel?

What did Matthew want to show in his Gospel?

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To the Teacher: This activity helps reinforce the Hear & Believe section.

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Everyday Symbolism

Look at the pictures below. Choose two symbols that have some specialmeaning in your life. In the space provided, explain why you chose eachone. For example, you might choose the medical symbol because you haverecently been in the hospital or because you want to pursue a medical career.Then draw a symbol of your own, and explain its meaning in your life.

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I Promise

During the celebration of Baptism, the celebrant asks all of the peoplegathered a series of questions, to which they respond “I do.” Thesequestions and answers are called the baptismal promises. Some of these questions are shown below. Read each numbered item and respond to the question that follows. Then respond to the last question.

1. Do you reject Satan?

Why is it important for us to say that we reject Satan?

2. And all his works? And all his empty promises?

What are some examples of Satan’s works and empty promises in today’s world?

3. Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth?

How does believing in God make your life different from the life of someone who does not believe in God?

Each time you renew your baptismal promises, you promise to live a faithful life. How can you show by your words and actions that you renounce Satan and promise to be a follower of Jesus?


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Alone or Together

When you think of charitable work, you often think of groups of peoplegathered together to work on a problem. But have you thought that each of these groups is made up of individuals? Without each individual making his or her contribution toward the group effort, nothing would be accomplished. Both individual and group efforts are important.

Think about the tasks shown in the chart. Suggest actions that oneperson—maybe you—could take to help accomplish the task. Then suggest actions that would take the combined efforts of a group of people. End by answering the question at the bottom of the page.

Would you rather work as an individual or as part of a group to help carry out Jesus’ mission? Why?

TasksWhat One Person What a Group

Could Do Could Do

Welcome new people to your school, your neighborhood, or your church

Work to change an unjust law

Help people who are hungry or homeless

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Do the Right Thing

Sometimes you might find yourself in a situation in which the right thing to do is not the “cool” thing to do. Below are situations that you mightexperience. Identify two possible responses to each situation. Then tellwhich response is better, and explain why.

1. At the bus stop, two of your classmates begin teasing a student who is overweight.

Response is better because

2. After arriving at a friend’s house for a party, you discover that his parents are out of town. Next you learn that your friend plans to serve liquor at the party.

Response is better because

Response A Response B

Response A Response B


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What Is Prayer?

What does prayer mean to you? How important is prayer to you? Answereach comparison question below to help reveal what you believe aboutprayer. End by writing your own comparison question.

1. Is prayer more like a telephone or more like a choir? Why?

2. Is prayer more like a pep rally or more like a chat room? Why?

3. Is prayer more like a debate or more like a greeting card? Why?

4. Is prayer more like homework or more like a bulletin board? Why?

5. Is prayer more like a poem or more like breathing? Why?

6. Is prayer more of an emotional activity or more of an intellectual activity? Why?

7. Is prayer more like or more like ? Why?

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Your Prayer Life

Think about the different forms of prayer and your experiences of praying.How many different ways to pray have you tried? Are there new ways ofpraying that you might like to try? Are there certain times when one form of prayer seems more appropriate than another type? Record yourexperiences and thoughts below.

Personal, spontaneous prayer

Have you ever prayed this way? If so, when?

Is this kind of prayer easy or hard for you? Why?

What is an advantage of this form of prayer?

Traditional, memorized prayer




Meditation




Contemplation




Create a Just World

Many people around the world experience suffering caused by injustice.Fortunately, many people are working to eliminate injustice and create ajust world. The left-hand column of the chart lists examples of injustice. The right-hand column lists the results of justice, or what happens wheninjustice is eliminated. Complete the center column by listing ways that an individual can help eliminate each injustice, either through his or herown efforts, by supporting an organization such as Habitat for Humanity, or by volunteering as a member of an organization.


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Examples of Injustice Ways of Helping Results of Justice

racial racialintolerance harmony

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disease health care services

Stories That Teach

Reread the parables about the Kingdom of God in Chapter 5 of your book,or read the parables directly from Matthew 13:24–50 in the Bible. Thencomplete the puzzle.

Across5. The enemy who sows weeds is the .7. He who sows good seed is the Son of .8. The kingdom of heaven is like a searching for fine pearls.9. The harvesters at the end of the age are .

10. The good seeds sown are the of the kingdom.

Down1. are stories Jesus told to illustrate God’s call to share in his love.2. The man’s enemy sowed weeds through the . 3. The weeds were to be bound in bundles for .4. The is at the end of the age.6. Unlike the weeds, the wheat was to be gathered in the .8. The kingdom of heaven is like a tiny seed.

11. Weeds are the children of the one.

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Your Future

1. Name two or three activities you enjoy. What do you like about each activity? What skills are needed for each activity?

2. Circle all the ways (or write one of your own) that you think you could best work with others.

making/repairing things protecting wildlife caring for people

giving advice teaching

3. Name some vocations that involve working with people in the ways you circled above.

4. What do your responses to the above items tell you about ways in which you might serve God and others in the future?


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Qualities of Commitment

The sacraments at the service of communion, Matrimony and Holy Orders,hold a special place within the Church. In the ovals, write qualities neededby a good priest or a good married couple. Underline those qualities thatalso describe you. Then answer each question.

How do these qualities help a priest do his job effectively?

How do these qualities help married people maintain a loving and lasting relationship?

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Justice for All

We live in a country that allows people their basic freedoms, yet somepeople still suffer from injustice, prejudice, and a lack of freedom. Why isthis? Complete the statements below with your own ideas. Discuss yourideas with family members at home.

1. To me justice is

2. When I think of justice for all, I think of

3. To me, being prejudiced means

4. Some people are not free in this country because

5. These individuals could be free if

6. I can help ensure justice for all by

7. All people have dignity because

Loving Our Neighbors

Jesus’ message in the Parable of the Good Samaritan is that we are called to act with love and compassion toward our neighbors—and that ourneighbors include all people. Each sequence below begins with a situationin which someone needs help. In the second panel of each strip, draw ordescribe yourself being a Good Samaritan. In the third panel, draw or describea positive outcome that might result from your acting on Jesus’ message.

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The Needs of Others

Everyone has needs. Look at the list of persons below. Complete the chartby listing a need each person might have and by telling what you might askGod for in a prayer of petition for that person. The first one has been donefor you.


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Person Need God’s Help Requestedin Prayer

young hearing- to understand a good teacher to help theimpaired child sign language child learn sign language

homelessfamily

new student inseventh grade

single father

senior citizen

Living A Beatitude The Beatitude

Living the Beatitudes

Read each example that describes how to live a specific beatitude. Write thebeatitude that matches the description. Then give an example of how youcould live this beatitude. The first one has been done for you.

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the kingdom of heaven.

for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is

Blessed are they who are persecuted

I could speak up when someone is being

teased or made fun of.

believing that we will be with God forever.Despite possible ridicule, do the right thing,

I could

need God more than anything else.Be humble in spirit and realize that we

I could

that we will live forever with God.Keep God first in our lives in the belief

I could

willing to be forgiven in return.Forgive those who are hurtful, and be

Helping Others

Imagine that you were given a large sum of money to create a charitableorganization. Think about the following questions, and write your ideas onthe notepad below. What would be the name of your organization? Whomwould your organization help—the poor, the sick, the homeless, or othersneeding help? Why? What might a logo representing your organization look like? What would be the goals, or purpose, of your organization?

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Your organization’s name

Your organization helps

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Draw your organization’s logo here

Tell how your logo represents your organization List your organization’s goals here

Moral Virtues

To learn more about the moral virtues of temperance, prudence, justice,and fortitude, review the section entitled “Conscience” in the “Our CatholicTeachings” resource in the back of your book. Read each situation describedbelow. Then, write the name of the moral virtue each person practices andthe action the person takes to practice the virtue.

Bill does poorly in social studies class and has little interest in history and govern-ment. He has failed his last two tests. Even though Bill does not like the subjectmatter and would rather be at the mall with his friends, he tells his parents thathe would like to have a social studies tutor. For three weeks, Bill works with thetutor and studies each night on his own. When Bill takes the next test, he passes.

Maria is the first among her friends to get her driver’s license. While driving onthe highway, she fails to recognize how close she is to the exit. Maria’s friends yellat her to get over and exit, but Maria would have to cut someone off in order to do that. Instead, Maria waits and takes another exit farther down the highway.

Tomorrow, Jillian has an English test that she has not studied for. She decides toask her friend Nancy, who always does well in the class, for help. Nancy says shedoes not have time to study with her, but she offers Jillian something that wouldhelp her stay up all night so she could study. Jillian knows that she risks failing thetest, but still declines the offer.

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American Life

President John F. Kennedy said, “Everywhere immigrants have enriched and strengthened the fabric of American life.” What do you know about the contributions of immigrants to America? What do you know about yourfamily’s history and traditions? Think about and respond to each item below.

1. Name a food that is popular in America, such as pizza, and tell what countryit came from.

2. Name a dance that is popular in America, such as the waltz, and tell its country of origin.

3. Name a language other than English that is spoken in America, and name one country in which it is the primary language.

4. Name a foreign word that is used in America, such as the word pronto, and tell what language it comes from.

5. Name a foreign-born famous person, such as Albert Einstein, and tell what country he or she came from and what that person contributed to our country.

6. Describe a tradition that came from another country, such as the Easter basket from Germany, and is popular in America today.

7. What other contributions can you think of that immigrants have made to American life? Write them here.

8. What language (or languages) does your family speak?

9. Does your family have any special traditions that family members brought with them from another country? Describe them.

10. What do you think it means to be an American?


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Eucharistic Acrostic

An acrostic consists of lines beginning with letters that form a word, aname, a motto, or a message. To complete the acrostic below, express yourfeelings and beliefs about the Eucharist. The first word of each line shouldbegin with the given letter. When you read each line in order, your acrosticwill describe your feelings and beliefs about the Eucharist.

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Creation, Christ, and Caring

Followers of Christ are called to live in his love by helping care for God’screation, including the earth and all its resources. Write one way that youcan help protect and preserve each part of creation illustrated below. Thenfill out the pledge card, telling one way that you could help care for creationduring the coming months.


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Air Soil

Water Animals

I PledgeDuring the coming months, I could live in the love of Christ by caring forcreation in the following way:

(Signed)

Following Christ

God created us to be good, and his word guides us through life. Read each of the Scripture verses below. Select one of the verses and tell what you think the verse says about being a disciple of Christ. Then give an example that shows how you can practice this message in your everyday life.

As for you, . . . know the God of your father and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing soul, for the LORD searches every heart and understands all the mind’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let himself be found by you; but if you abandon him, he will cast you off forever.

Based on 1 Chronicles 28:9

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be strong, unwavering, always fully committed to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your work is not in vain.

Based on 1 Corinthians 15:58

Do not limit yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may know what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Based on Romans 12:2

In the same way, each of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be a disciple.

Based on Luke 14:33

The Scripture verse I chose is from the book of .

I think this verse means that a disciple of Jesus should

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I can practice the message in this Scripture verse by

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Learning About Trust

Trust is an important part of all relationships. It helps people connect with others and give of themselves. If you trust yourself, you develop self-confidence, which helps others feel good about trusting you. Explore howyou feel about trust by responding to the items below.

1. Do you trust yourself and your abilities? Explain your answer.

2. Name someone you trust, and explain why you trust this person.

3. Do family members and friends trust you? How can you tell?

4. What are the benefits of being trustworthy?

5. What is the difference between trusting God and trusting a friend?


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Jesus’ Power to Heal

Jesus performed many miracles of healing when he was on earth. Completethe crossword puzzle with answers that tell about Christ’s wondrous powerto heal.

Across1. The Gospel of John calls a miracle a of who Jesus is.4. Jesus raised from the dead.6. A prayer for the needs of another person is called an .8. We can to experience God’s healing in our lives.9. Jesus’ power to heal came from .

10. The priest will those who are sick or elderly.

Down1. Christians can experience as well as physical healing.2. The Anointing of the Sick is a that brings healing.3. To experience healing, a person must pray with in Jesus.5. A priest can offer Christ’s healing to the sick by using .7. Jesus healed the man born and said to him, “Go wash

in the Pool of Siloam.”

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Would You Be Willing?

Sacrifice means giving up something to gain a greater good—either foryourself or for someone else. It may require putting someone else’s needsbefore your own. What sacrifices are you willing to make? The large chartbelow lists actions that require a sacrifice. Read each one and write one ormore positive results that might come from making the sacrifice.

Then decide how easy or difficult it would be foryou to make each sacrifice. For each sacrifice, entera “Difficulty Rating” between 1 and 5, using thesmall chart to determine the rating.


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1 I could do this easily.

2 I could do this somewhat easily.

3 I’d have some difficulty doing this.

4 I’d find this very difficult to do.

5 I don’t think I could do this.

Sacrifice Positive Results Difficulty Rating

Volunteering to workin a homeless shelter or soup kitchen

Standing up for a classmate when othersmake fun of him or her

Giving up soft drinks or other sweet treatsfor Lent

Donating part of your allowance to the Church or a charity every week

Baby-sitting for a neighbor who can’t afford to pay you

Skipping a classmate’sparty to attend choir practice

Getting up early to help with household chores

The Triumph of Jesus

Each statement below contains at least one error. Some statements containseveral errors. Rewrite each statement to make it correct.

1. Jesus experienced humanity in all ways.

2. The Passion is the life that Jesus’ faithful followers will share for all eternity.

3. Jesus went into Jerusalem alone.

4. The sacrament of Reconciliation joins all the members of the Church so that we form one Body of Christ.

5. The Communion of Saints is the union of all the dead who believe in Christ.

6. The chief priests plotted to kill Jesus, Lazarus, and his sisters Martha and Mary.

7. Through his death and burial, Jesus freed us from the power of sin and eternal life.

8. God the Father forced Jesus to sacrifice his life for our salvation.

9. Hosanna means “Jesus is Lord” in Greek.

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Strong Friendships

You and Jamie have been best friends since second grade. Lately you’venoticed that you aren’t as close as you used to be. You wonder whetheryou’ve done something wrong. As you and Jamie are growing older, youseem to be growing apart. But you still really like Jamie and want yourfriendship to be strong again. What can you do?

Make a plan to renew your relationship. List four things that you could try that might strengthen your friendship with Jamie.

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Maybe your friendship with God could use some strengthening, too.Perhaps you don’t feel as close to God as you used to. You wonder whetheryou are drifting away from your friendship with God in the same way thatJamie and you seem to be drifting apart.

Make a plan to renew and strengthen your friendship with God. List four things that you could try that might deepen your relationship with God.

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What is similar about your plan for strengthening your relationship with Jamie and your plan for strengthening your relationship with God? What is different?


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The Words of Witnesses

Put yourself in the place of the people who were at the Passion of our Lord.Refer to your textbook to review the details of the Passion based on theGospel of Mark. Then answer each question as if you were the person beingasked the question.

1. “Jesus, what did you say that showed your obedient surrender to the will of the Father?”

Jesus: “

2. “Judas, how did you single out Jesus to the Roman soldiers?”

Judas: “I

3. “Pilate, in your questioning of Jesus, what did you find him guilty of?”

Pilate: “I

4. “Crowd members, when Pilate asked you to tell what evil Jesus had done, how did you respond?”

Crowd members: “We

5. “Pilate, why then did you hand Jesus over to be crucified?”

Pilate: “I

6. “Centurion, what went through your mind as you witnessed Jesus’ death?”

Centurion:

Answer this question as yourself.

“What do you think or feel when you reflect on Jesus’ Passion?”

You:

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I Can Help!

Most of us have a natural desire to help people who are in need. Read eachof the situations below, and think of a person who could help. What could afriend do? a stranger? a teacher? a church group? a public official? someoneelse? Write who could help and how.

1. A school’s soccer team doesn’t have enough money to replace broken equipment.

“I can help!” says . “Here’s how!”

2. A three-year-old boy is lost in a shopping mall. He is frightened and crying.


3. A war is going on overseas. Homes have been destroyed, and people are running out of food and clean water.


4. A classmate is sad. Her father is in the hospital, and she is worried about his health. She also has a science project due next week—one that he was going to help her with.


Now choose one of the situations, and tell how you could help.

“I can help!” with situation number , says (insert your own name).

“Here’s how!”


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New Life Song

You have learned about Jesus’ Resurrection, his Ascension, his promise tosend the Advocate, and his call to all of us to be disciples. Write the lyricsto a song that tells about Jesus’ new life and his promise of new life to his followers. As you think about the four topics below, write any words,descriptions, and figures of speech that occur to you. Use what you havewritten to help you write your song.

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Resurrection

Ascension

Advocate

Discipleship

What Can I Do?

What can you do when you would like to help with a problem, but the taskseems overwhelming? To learn some strategies that can help, decode thewords in each sentence below. Then write a way you might apply eachstrategy to the situation described in each question.

1. your with those of .

How could this advice help you meet the needs of poor families in your parish or community?

2. Choose a of the problem and that.

How could this advice help you clean out a very messy garage?

3. Ask for and from someone .

How could this advice help you when a friend is in serious trouble?

4. Don’t let yourself feel or .

How could this advice help you when you’re afraid you might fail a class?

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The Holy Spirit in the Modern Church

When the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles at Pentecost, they recognizedthat something wonderful was happening. Suddenly, they heard a greatnoise like the wind and they were able to speak in different languages.Many artists have depicted this dramatic scene. One example of such art is in your textbook.

The Holy Spirit continues to be with the Church today. The Holy Spiritunites Christ’s followers, brings them God’s love, and gives them the powerto continue to proclaim Jesus’ message. In the space below, draw a pictureof or write about the Holy Spirit at work in the modern Church. For example,you might draw church members in prayer with flames over their heads thatrepresent the Holy Spirit. Some symbols of the Holy Spirit include water,flames, clouds, and a dove.

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Light-of-Christ Story

Circle a person in column A, a person in column B, and a setting in columnC. Then write a short story that tells how person A brought the light ofChrist to person B in setting C.


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A B C

athlete teacher supermarketa mom homeless person city park

business executive politician foreign countrysales clerk police officer school assembly

ten-year-old child farmer baseball gamemusician bully street corner

Web Site Epistle

Paul and other early missioners spread Jesus’ message through epistles andvisits to early church communities. A modern-day missioner might create a Web site to spread the Good News. Design a Web site home page thatshares the good news of salvation today. Consider each item below whendesigning your home page. Create an icon or link for each item.

Write a greeting of welcome that includes the purpose of your home page.

What Christian teaching do you want to share? Choose a topic to summarize.

What moral advice that has helped you follow God’s will can you share?

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Are You Ready?

You are ready to baby-sit young children when you know how to handleemergencies and have proven that you are responsible and trustworthy. You are ready to drive a car when you have reached a certain age, passed a written test and a driving test, and received your license. When do youknow you are ready to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation?

Read the following statements. If the statement is true, circle Yes. If it is nottrue, circle No. Use the next line to explain your answer.

1. I have reached the age at which my diocese confirms young people. Yes No

2. I want to take more responsibility for my own faith. Yes No

3. I am ready to use the gifts God has given me to serve others. Yes No

4. I am ready to accept greater challenges as a disciple of Christ. Yes No

5. I have celebrated Baptism, First Eucharist, and First Reconciliation. Yes No

6. I will use the gifts of the Holy Spirit to give witness to Jesus. Yes No

7. I want to follow Jesus more closely. Yes No

8. In your opinion, when is a young person ready to celebrate Confirmation?


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Whose Gift?

The Church identifies seven traditional gifts of the Holy Spirit—wisdom,understanding, knowledge, right judgment, courage, reverence, and wonderand awe. Write the name of one gift on the tag of each gift box below. Then,inside the box, write the name of a person who you think uses this gift welland a phrase that tells how the person uses this gift. You may name saints,relatives, public figures, or anyone else from the past or present.

Name


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Go, Team, Go!

School spirit. Team spirit. The Holy Spirit. Each can inspire people to action.Schools and teams have mascots to represent their spirit and bring themgood luck. Christians are like God’s mascots who spread his messagethrough their words and actions. Fill in the chart below to show ways thatteam mascots and Christian mascots are alike. Remember that Matthew,Mark, Luke, and John acted as mascots for the Church and that you can too!


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Questions Team Mascot Christian Mascot

What is this person’s mission?

How does this person prepare to take action?

What skills or talents would be useful for this person?

What message does this person hope to send?

Who benefits from this person’s actions?

What’s Love Got to Do with It?

Why do discussions of evangelization place such an emphasis on love?There are many reasons. God’s message is one of eternal love. Jesus is the perfect example of God’s love in action. Epistles from Paul and John tell about the beauty and power of Christian love. Evangelists are called to share messages of Christian love in words and actions.

Think about the people listed below. What loving words could they say that would spread God’s message? What loving actions could they take thatwould follow Jesus’ example?

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ParentLoving words:

Loving actions:

TeacherLoving words:

Loving actions:

Seventh graderLoving words:

Loving actions:

NurseLoving words:

Loving actions:

NeighborLoving words:

Loving actions:

YouLoving words:

Loving actions:

Two Kinds of Prayer

Prayer is important in our lives. Praying is something we do when we want to communicate with God. But not all prayer is personal and private.The Mass, the official community prayer of the Church, is the highest formof worship we can offer to God. Think about your experiences of praying,both privately and as part of the church community. Then complete thestatements in the boxes.


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When I pray by myself, I

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When I pray with the church community at Mass, I

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The concerns I personally pray for include

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The concerns the whole Church prays for include

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Praying by myself makes me feel

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Praying along with the church community makes me feel

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Personal, individual prayer is important because

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Praying with the church community at Mass is important because

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A Community of Love

The Church—the Body of Christ—serves a number of functions for thefaithful. Two of its major functions are to act as a community of love and toglorify God. Think about your experiences in the Church, and answer thefollowing questions.

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What are your responsibilities as a member of a church community of love?

How does a church community show love toward others?

How can you, as a member of the church community, help glorify God?

Who’s In? Who’s Out?

Mary and Joseph were not welcomed as they searched for a place for their babyto be born. Who are the “Marys” and “Josephs” of our time? Think about peopletoday, such as immigrants or the handicapped, who are sometimes made tofeel unwelcome in your school, your neighborhood, your town, and other placesaround the world. Give examples of such people in the chart below. Whatreasons might people have for not welcoming them? How could you helpthem feel welcome? Complete the chart by responding to these questions.

ADVENT ABLEST ARE WE 7

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To the Teacher: This activity helps the students focus on the Nativity story and the need to welcome Jesusand others into their lives.

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People Why They May Not How You Could HelpFeel Welcome Welcome Them

He’s Coming!

1. Imagine that Mary kept a diary as she waited for the birth of Jesus. In the space to the right, write what you think Mary might have written in such a diary on the day before she and Joseph left for the census in Bethlehem.

2. Think about the preparations that must have been necessary for Jesus’ birth. Joseph had the responsibility of providing for the safety of Mary and the baby that would soon be born. Mary had to learn how to care for a baby and make sure that she took what she needed with her on the trip to Bethlehem. The Magi had to prepare for a journey without knowing its destination. Catholics today use the season of Advent to prepare to welcome Christ at Christmas. What spiritual preparations will help you remember that Christmas is a celebration of Christ’s coming?

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ADVENT B

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To the Teacher: This activity focuses the students’ attention on the need to prepare their hearts and lives for the coming of Jesus at Christmas.

BLEST ARE WE 7

CHRISTMAS ABLEST ARE WE 7

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The Light of Christ

For Christians, light symbolizes Christ. Christmas celebrates the coming ofChrist, our Light, who brings hope to the world. Think about different kindsof light. Complete each sentence below by choosing a kind of light from thebox, or naming one of your own, and explaining how it reminds you of Christ.

1. Christ is like because

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Write a prayer of praise to Jesus, our Light, who guides us to eternal life.

the sunrise a candle a campfire

a flashlight a fluorescent light Christmas tree lights

a desk lamp a lantern a torch

starlight moonlight a searchlight

a neon light a porch light a night light

a match a bonfire other

The Gift of Hope

Read the paragraph below. Find in the grid the words that are in bold in theparagraph. The words may appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally andmay be written either forwards or backwards. Circle each word you find.

When Jesus was born, he brought the gift of hope to the world. God’s onlySon came into the world so that people could have hope of eternal life inheaven. As followers of Jesus, Christians are called to share the gift of hopewith others. One way to do this is to share God’s wonderful message of hopeand salvation. People share many gifts with family, friends, and neighborsat Christmas, the time when Jesus came into the world. This Christmas,make an effort to share with others the gift of hope that is Jesus.

N F A M I L Y J N T H E E

O O T H E R S E E R G P T

S L B E R A H S E A O S E

Y L H E T G I U S H F B R

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N W A E I I E O S T H E A

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G U S N O I T A V L A S E

Look at the letters that are not circled, beginning with the top line and reading left to right. Spell out the hidden message by entering the letters in order in the spaces below.

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To the Teacher: This activity helps the students grow in understanding of Jesus.

LENT ABLEST ARE WE 7

To the Teacher: This activity aids the students in understanding Lenten themes in Scripture.

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Exploring the Scrutinies

During the season of Lent, the Church has special rituals, called scrutinies,for catechumens—people who will be baptized into the Catholic Church atEaster. The scrutinies give catechumens a chance to search their conscienceand to grow in their knowledge of Christ the Savior. Each scrutiny includes a reflection on one of the Bible passages shown below. The First Scrutinyfocuses on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Thesecond relates to the story of Jesus and the man born blind. The thirdinvolves reflection on Jesus’ raising of Lazarus from the dead.

Read the three Scripture passages in your Bible, and answer the following questions.

The Woman at the Well (John 4:4–42)

How does Jesus help the Samaritan woman?

Who does Jesus say he is?

Why is this a good story for catechumens to reflect on during Lent?

The Man Born Blind (John 9:1–41)

How does Jesus help the man born blind?

Who do people say Jesus is?

Why is this a good story to reflect on during the Lenten journey of self-evaluation?

The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:1–44)

How does Jesus help Lazarus?

Who does Jesus say he is?

Why is this a good story to help catechumens reflect on sin and death?

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Journey with Jesus

Lent is a time for Catholics to reflect on Jesus’ journey into the desert and their own journey through life. During Lent weprepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter, just as Jesusprepared himself for his death and Resurrection. How is yourfaith journey similar to that of Jesus? What can you learn from Jesus’ journey that will help you? Consider the following questions.

1. Jesus went to the desert to pray. Where do you go to reflect and pray? Why?

2. Jesus fasted so that he could better concentrate on God. What can you give up that will help you focus your attention on God?

3. Jesus was tempted with fame, wealth, and power. What temptations do you face sometimes?

4. Jesus overcame temptation by remembering the word of God. What could help you overcome temptation?

5. Jesus left the desert to begin his mission of teaching, healing, and serving others. How will you continue your Lenten journey by going out into the world to teach, heal, and serve?

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To the Teacher: This activity helps the students prepare for a journey through Lent toward Easter.

Christian Love

Jesus spoke often about love, and he lived it through his words and actions. The passages cited on the Bible art to the right tell of Jesus’ teachings about love, sacrifice, and obedience. Read each of the passages in your Bible, and answer the questions below.

1. Which passage tells of a great sacrifice made by God?

2. Which passage tells of a sacrifice that shows great love for one’s friends?

3. Which passage tells us how we will be recognized as disciples of Jesus?

Write the passage here:

4. Which two passages tell us that we will be loved by Jesus if we show our love

for him by following his teachings?

5. Which passage commands us to love one another?

Write the passage here:

6. Which passage tells us why God the Father loves us?

7. Which passage tells us what we can do to accomplish the works of God?

8. Reflect on Jesus’ teachings about love that you have just read.

Describe at least four examples of Christian love today.

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To the Teacher: This activity will help the students explore the meaning of Christian love.

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John 3:16

John 6:29

John 13:35

John 14:21

John 15:10

John 15:13

John 15:17

John 16:27

The Command to Service

During the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, we commemorate two events of the Last Supper, Jesus’ washing of the feet of his disciples and his giving of the Eucharist. Both events remind us of our own call to serve others as Jesus did.

Today there is a need for many kinds of service in our society. On the chart below, consider each service. Then identify the person who performs the service for you, and think of a corresponding service that you could do for someone else. One example is given.

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To the Teacher: This activity helps students examine their choices and actions in light of Jesus’ selfless love.

Service Done By A Service I Can Do

Driving you to school Parent/Bus Driver

Cleaning your clothes

Listening to your complaints

Protecting you from sickness

Heating your home during cold weather

Seeing that rules of games are followed

Giving you a chance to earn spending money

Keeping you company in the summertime

Organizing your activities

Making you laugh

Mind my baby sister whenthe family is shopping

Water for Life

Solve each puzzle item below by entering the appropriate letters in the numbered spaces. Like Easter, the mystery word you reveal is a beginning of new life for Christians.

1. If the human body is 90 percent water, then letter number 4 is T. If the human body is 10 percent water, then letter number 7 is C.

2. If water reminds us of our sins during the Easter season, then letter number 5 is P. If it reminds us of new life, then letter number 3 is P.

3. If water destroyed all humans in the Bible story of Noah’s flood, then letter number 1 is N. If some humans survived, then letter number 5 is I.

4. If the priest sprinkles the assembly with holy oil during the Penitential Rite at Masses during the Easter season, then letter number 4 is S. If he sprinkles the assembly with holy water, then letter number 2 is A.

5. If water is blessed during an elaborate ritual at the Easter Vigil, then letter number 7 is M. If it is blessed during services on Holy Thursday, then letter number 2 is R.

6. If holy water must always be kept in the church, then letter number 6 is E. If people can take holy water home for blessing their families and homes, then letter number 1 is B.

7. If Easter means “God is with us,” then letter number 3 is S. If it means “fullness of spring,” then letter number 6 is S.

Write a sentence that includes the mystery word and the words water and Easter.

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Picturing the Paschal Mystery

The Paschal mystery is a mystery of faith that we believe, not a humanmystery that we can solve. At Easter, Christians celebrate this great mystery—that by his Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension, Jesus won for hisfollowers eternal life with God in heaven.

Christian churches often use stained-glass windows to remind worshipersof the important truths of their faith. Use the space below to design astained-glass window with four sections that relate to Jesus’ Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. You may choose to show Jesus at each of those moments, or you may choose to show symbols thatrepresent each event.

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BLEST ARE WE 7EASTER B

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To the Teacher: This activity helps the students understand Jesus’ Paschal sacrifice.

Why We Remember

Americans recall important events in our country’s history each year. These days are set aside to help us remember people and events that are important to our country. Look at the American holidays below.

Describe what each day recalls or celebrates.

The Catholic Church also sets aside days to recall and celebrate faith events and important people of faith. These special days are called holy days. Look at the holy days shown below. Describe what each holy day recalls or celebrates.

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Feast of the Ascension

Pentecost

Holy Thursday

Fourth of July

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Labor Day

Memorial Day

The Ascension

The Feast of the Ascension celebrates our belief that the risen Jesus returned tohis Father. There are brief references to this event in the Gospels, but the mostdetailed account is in the first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. Use theaccount of the Ascension in Acts 1:1–12 to answer the following questions.

1. Verses 4–5 report that Jesus had a message for his apostles. What had Jesus promised that would soon be fulfilled?

2. In verses 6–7, what did the apostles ask Jesus, and what did he reply?

3. In verse 8, what did Jesus say the apostles would be after they received the Holy Spirit?

4. How is Jesus’ Ascension described in verse 9?

5. In verses 10–11, where do the two men in white tell the apostles that Jesus has gone?

6. According to verse 12, what did the apostles do next?

Next, answer the question below, using what you learned from the Scripturepassage.

What did the Ascension of Jesus mean to the apostles at the time it happened?

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To the Teacher: This activity helps the students understand the Feast of the Ascension.

Honoring Mary

The Church often describes Mary as the mother and intercessor of allCatholics. What if you were to have a Mother’s Day party for Mary? How would you honor her?

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Where would you hold the party?

Whom would you invite?

What would you like to discuss with Mary?

What music would be part of the celebration?

How would you show your love for Mary?

What would you say to Mary, the guest of honor?

Mary, Mother of God

Mary is the mother of God and our spiritual mother. Because she is Jesus’mother, she can speak to him as no one else can. We pray to Mary, who asksJesus to protect us and care for our needs.

1. Quiet your heart, mind, and body.

2. Reflect on a current situation in your life or in the life of someone you love that requires faith and trust in God.

3. Read one of these Scripture passages to discover something that challenged Mary’s faith: Luke 2:22–40; Luke 2:41–52.

4. Reflect on how Mary’s faith allowed her to accept God’s will.

5. Write a short prayer telling Mary about your need for faith or someone else’s need for help. Ask that she intercede with God to send the Holy Spirit to you or another person in need. Tell her why you or the person you named needs the same trust in God that she had.

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BLEST ARE WE 7MARY B

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The First Apostles

Jesus chose Twelve Apostles. Fill in the names of the missing apostles by reading the Scripture verses that tell about each apostle. End by completing the statements.

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James (son of Alphaeus)

Matthew 16:13–19Simon

John 20:24–29

Mark 1:19–20

Matthew

AndrewActs 1:15–26

Thaddeus

Mark 1:19–20

Bartholomew

John 1:431. The word apostle means

2. The apostles’ mission was to

3. How can you be an apostle today?

Following in the Apostles’ Footsteps

The apostles came to know Jesus during the three years of his public life.From him, they learned how to live as Christians. In turn, we can learn fromthe apostles’ example. Ask yourself how you could imitate the apostles. For instance, many of the apostles were martyrs. You will probably never be asked to give up your life for your faith, but you may sometimes becriticized or excluded when you stand up for your values. The example ofthe apostles’ martyrdom can help you have the courage to accept hurtfulconsequences for acting on your beliefs.

Consider each situation below. Then, write an example of how you mightimitate the apostles’ behavior in your day-to-day life.

1. When Jesus asked his apostles to follow him, they did so immediately, leaving behind familiar and secure lives.

2. When Jesus was dying on the cross, John accepted the responsibility of caring for Mary, the mother of Jesus.

3. At the Council of Jerusalem, James spoke out in defense of those Christians who were considered “outsiders.” He said that they should be accepted as they were, without being pressured to act like the majority of Christians, who had come from a Jewish background.

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Here’s What I Think

Think about the holy people discussed in your book. Dorothy Day co-published The Catholic Worker newspaper to make people aware of thesocial teachings of the Church, and Jean Vanier worked with developmentallydisabled people. What qualities do you think these holy persons share?Complete the following sentences to express your thoughts about holy people.

1. A holy person is

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2. A holy person tries to .

3. A holy person’s life .

4. A holy person tells people about God

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5. To a holy person, the commandments are

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6. A holy person’s joy

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7. The life of a holy person

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8. A holy person will

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9. A holy person treats everyone

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10. A holy person shows

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11. A holy person believes

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How a Holy Person Serves

Jean Vanier, like all holy people of God, exhibits qualities that otherfollowers of Jesus try to develop. Reread the story of Jean Vanier in yourbook. Then circle four of the qualities shown below, and explain how Vanierexhibited each quality in his work.

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Which of the twelve qualities shown do you try to practice in your own life? How could you use each of those qualities in the service of God?

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Page 1b1. teachings 10. Matthew; Magi2. Luke; birth 11. Luke; shepherds3. Matthew 12. Luke; Elizabeth4. Luke 13. Matthew; David5. (Answers given) 14. Luke and Matthew6. Luke and Matthew7. Luke and Matthew; Bethlehem8. Luke; shepherds9. Matthew; Magi

signs that God’s promise to send the Messiah wascoming true

that Jesus was the fulfillment of the Old Testament


Page 2bAnswers will vary throughout.


What One Person Could Do:

Invite a newcomer to sit with you, have lunch withyou, or attend a special event with you

Write a letter to the editor of a local paper or to amember of Congress

Donate good used clothing to a clothing drive orcanned goods to a food drive; work in a shelter

What a Group Could Do:

Plan a social event to introduce new people: createa booklet describing the group and its members

Organize a parade or peaceful demonstrationopposing the law

Build low-cost housing; open a soup kitchen orhomeless shelter

Page 3bAnswers will vary.

Page 4aAnswers will vary throughout.


Page 5aThe following are under Ways of Helping:

Possible answers: support organizations thatpromote racial harmony and understanding, such as the Chicago-based Friendship House

Possible answers: donate to clothing drives and fooddrives; support organizations such as CatholicCharities USA, which provides aid and food topeople in need

Possible answers: support organizations that workfor reconciliation, such as the Global Children’sOrganization; help provide services for refugee families

Possible answers: support organizations thatpromote world health, such as Doctors WithoutBorders; collect donations for UNICEF

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Page 8bThe following sentences go under The Beatitude:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is thekingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.



fortitude or temperance: Bill resists going to themall; he asks for help and works hard to be successful

prudence or justice: Maria makes a decision not torisk her life and the lives of her passengers by actingcarelessly. She uses common sense and changeslanes when it is safe to do so.

temperance or fortitude: Even though she risks failingthe class, Jillian declines Nancy’s offer. Instead, shewill have to stay up and study for the test on her own.



Page 11aAir: Possible answer: I can help keep the air clean bywalking, riding my bike, taking the bus, or carpoolingwhen I travel.

Soil: Possible answer: I can help preserve the soil bydisposing of litter properly.

Water: Possible answer: I can help conserve water byturning off the faucet while I brush my teeth.

Animals: Possible answer: I can help protect animalsby volunteering at an animal shelter or adopting a pet.



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Page 13bAnswers should be similar to those shown.

1. Jesus experienced humanity in all ways but sin.

2. Life everlasting is the life that Jesus’ faithfulfollowers will share for all eternity.

3. A large crowd followed Jesus into Jerusalem.

4. The Eucharist joins all the members of theChurch so that we form one Body of Christ.

5. The Communion of Saints is the union of allthose, both living and dead, who believe in Christ.

6. The chief priests plotted to kill Jesus andLazarus.

7. Through his death and Resurrection, Jesus freedus from the power of sin and eternal death.

8. Jesus willingly sacrificed his life for our salvation.

9. Hosanna means “O Lord, grant salvation”in Hebrew.


Page 14b1. Take this cup away from me, but not what I will

but what you will.”

2. told the men that the man I kiss will be the oneto arrest.”

3. asked questions but I wasn’t able to find himguilty of anything.”

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4. didn’t answer his questions; in our anger, wekept shouting ‘Crucify him.’ ”

5. yielded to the pressure of the crowd in order toplease them.”

6. Answers should reflect his words, “Truly thisman was the Son of God!”

Answers will vary.



Page 16a1. Combine; efforts; others; Answers for this

activity will vary.

2. small; part; tackle

3. help; guidance; you trust

4. hopeless; discouraged





Page 18bAnswers for this activity will vary.

Page 19aAccept all reasonable answers.

Page 19bAnswers for this activity will vary.

Page 20aAnswers for this activity will vary.

Page 20bPossible answer: My responsibilities include helpingand supporting the other members of the community,helping the community grow, treating the othercommunity members with respect, and using mytalents and abilities to benefit the community.

Possible answer: A community of love welcomesother people into the community, shares what it has, works to meet others’ needs, reaches out to the wider community, and follows Jesus’ example of loving service.

Possible answer: I can help glorify God by participatingin Mass, by praising God in prayer, by showing God’slove to people in need, and by sharing God’smessage with others.

Page Advent AAccept all reasonable answers.

Page Advent BAnswers will vary.

Page Christmas AAnswers will vary.

Page Christmas B

The best gift to give is the hope of Jesus.

Page Lent AJesus promises her the water of eternal life.

the Messiah, the Anointed

because they, like the woman, are discovering Jesusas the Messiah who offers them eternal life

He cures his blindness.

The Pharisees say that he is a sinful man, but the manborn blind says that Jesus is a prophet heard by God.

because catechumens, like the man born blind, aretrying to learn about themselves and Jesus

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Jesus brings him back to life.

the Resurrection and the life

because they, like Lazarus, will be saved from sinand death by Jesus

Page Lent BAnswers will vary throughout.

Page Holy Week A1. John 3:16

2. John 15:13

3. John 13:35; This is how all will know that you aremy disciples, if you have love for one another.

4. John 14:21, 15:10

5. John 15:17; This I command to you: love oneanother.

6. John 16:27

7. John 6:29

8. Answers will vary.

Page Holy Week BAnswers will vary.

Page Easter AB A P T I S M

Page Easter BAnswers will vary.

Page Feast Days Acelebrates our country’s independence from England

remembers and celebrates King’s life and work forcivil rights

celebrates the basic rights of every worker in thiscountry

a day to remember those who died defending ourcountry

recalls that Mary was without original sin from themoment of her conception

celebrates that the risen Jesus returned to his Father

celebrates the day the Church was born, when theHoly Spirit came to the apostles

celebrates the Last Supper and the gift of the Eucharist

Page Feast Days B1. Jesus said that they would soon be baptized with

the Holy Spirit.

2. Would he restore the kingdom? They would notknow the time.

3. his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, andto the ends of the earth

4. He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from sight.

5. into heaven

6. returned to Jerusalem

Answers may include that the apostles understoodthat Jesus had returned to the Father; that theywould soon receive the power of the Holy Spirit; thatthey were to begin their mission of telling othersabout Jesus.

Page Mary AAccept all reasonable answers.

Page Mary BAnswers for this activity will vary.

Page Saints A1. one sent forth on a mission

2. make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father, and of the Son, and ofthe Holy Spirit.

3. Answers will vary.

Matthew 16:13-19: Simon Peter

John 20:24-29: Thomas

Mark 1:19-20: John

Acts 1:15-26: Matthias

Mark 1:19-20: James

John 1:43: Philip

Page Saints B1. Possible answer: I could serve others by taking a

risk and trying something new and unfamiliar,such as volunteering to work in the school library.

2. Possible answer: I could take responsibility forcaring for a neighbor’s child when he goes tovisit his wife in the hospital.

3. Possible answer: I could invite the new studentto join my science lab group, even though shespeaks only a little English.

Holy People AAnswers will vary.

Holy People BAnswers will vary.

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