With your groups, discuss:

What are some emotions associated with death?

After someone dies, what remains behind?

How are the dead viewed in this story?

Are they truly gone?

On Pear Deck

Illustrate your own ideas about what happens after we die

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Death

Not initially part of God’s creation

End to earthly life

Beginning of everlasting life

Bring us closer to God

Imagine there was no after life. There are no

consequences to your actions.

Would you live your life any differently?

Would you fear death?

With your group -Summarize message about death from the passage

What happens after we die?

What does this passage say about what death means for Catholics

John 16.16-24

1 Thessalonians 4.13-18

Revelation 21.1-7

John 6.37-40

John 6.51-59

John14.1-6

Sorrow will turn to joy

Do not grieve as those who have no hope

Whoever believes has eternal life.

There will be no more death

Anyone who eats this bread will live forever

There are many rooms in God’s house.

Death is not something to fear

The faithful will have eternal life.

Anyone has the opportunity to conquer death

Catholics believe:

Prayers of those who have died (people, saints) affect our lives

We pray for those who have not died to affect their lives

Individually:

Create a slideshow which uses the Catholic view of death to persuade someone that death is not a negative thing

Must see:

10 quotes from your notes about death

10 Visuals to go along with your quotes

One song to go along with your slideshow

Death brings us closer to God and when we are with him, sorrow will turn to joy

John 16.16-24

Anyone, regardless of where they were born, how wealthy they are, or how many friends they have can get into heaven if they believe

John14.1-6