- Preparation for the Lesson
- Bring the Annunciation, Baptism, and Pentecost Icons
- Write the question on page 62 on the board.
- Have the students write their responses on a scrap of paper, fold it, and turn it in up front.
- Then have the students read page 63 and do the activity.
- Introduction
- Good morning. Today we are going to talk about the Third Person of the Trinity – The Holy Spirit. Before we discuss what is written on the the board, I would like you to turn to page 61 and begin with the opening prayer.
- You will respond to All.
- Okay! While waiting for class to start, I had y'all answer the question on the board and write a response to the question on page 63.
- While I add up your responses, I want someone to tell me what you would tell All Quizzed Out to do.
- Let students discuss it and say if they agree or disagree.
- If disagree, explain what they would say.
- Write % to answers on the board.
- Review results
- Chapter 6
- Now I would like you to turn into your books to page 64 and we will begin reading.
- Let's talk about the word prophet.
- What does it mean?
- Who were some of the OT prophets?
- What about the word Messiah?
- Who is that referring to?
- In the Old Testament, there are 300 references or prophecies referring to the Coming of Jesus and he fulfilled all of them.
- Like Christianity today has many denominations and many different beliefs, there were many types of Jews in Jesus' day and each of them were expecting a different kind of Messiah.
- Some expected a Warrior to overthrow Rome.
- Some expected a Politician.
- Others were looking for a King to rule like David.
- It's no wonder that so many Jews back then rejected Jesus because what they wanted in a Messiah and what they got were two different things.
- Now let's get back to the text on page 65.
- Hold up the icons of the Annunciation and the Baptism and pass them around.
- Explain how each of them show the Holy Spirit coming down from Heaven.
- Let's read page 66 now.
- Pass around the Pentecost Icon and point out the tongues of fire.
- Ask when we celebrate Pentecost in the Church?
- 50 days after Easter. It marks the close of the Easter Season.
- Ask what two Sacraments are associated with us receiving the Holy Spirit?
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Also point out the confidence the Apostles now have.
- Say Peter got up and started preaching the Gospel to all. This was the same Apostle that denied Jesus three times.
- Explain that with the Holy Spirit, we are capable of doing anything for God.
- Let's finish by reading page 67.
- The Holy Spirit is still present today in the Church.
- People try and criticize the Catholic Church or say that we are responsible for bad things that happened for 2000 years.
- Some of that is true, but people forget that the Church is made up of human people, and all humans are sinners.
- However, we rely on a higher power than man. And even though bad people come into the Church and do bad things, we're still here and going strong 2000 years later.
- The Church is a Hospital for Sinners and not a Hotel for Saints.
- I want you to take your remaining time and work on making a pamphlet for younger kids.
- In it you will explain the following:
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- What are some symbols of the Holy Spirit?
- What happened at Pentecost?
- When do we receive the Holy Spirit?
- If any of you have younger siblings, share it with them. If you don't have younger siblings, share it with older ones, parents, or classmates.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Catholic Religious Education - The Holy Spirit
Well, I'm behind in teaching this year, because of that week I missed. Last week wasn't that great having my aide teach. She didn't prepare at all, and isn't a very good aide at all. She also told me she regrets assisting 7th Grade and wishes she had taken a younger grade, so looks like I am stuck with a less than eager aide. This Sunday we are going to learn about the Holy Spirit. To me Joseph and the Holy Spirit have a lot in common as they are the most overlooked member of their trios, the Holy Family and the Holy Trinity respectively.
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