Key Concept: Divine Revelation is the process by which God makes himself, and his plans for humans, known to us. Humans share in the Creator’s loving plan by caring for creation. 

Catholic Faith Words:  Divine Revelation, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, providence, stewardship

Discover: (Pages 54-57)

• The objective of this chapter is to recognize God’s loving care for all things and that stewardship is a way for us to appreciate and use God’s gifts. 
• We will look at the gifts of the Earth that are used in the Seven Sacraments as signs of God’s presence and power. 
• When we take care of creation, we assist in His plan. 
• The Church uses gifts of creation in the Sacraments to continue Jesus’ work.

• What are  some things you can do to be a good Steward of God’s Creation today?  

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CHAPTER 1 HANDOUT    CHAPTER 1 REVIEW

Key Concept: True happiness can come only through communion with God.  Religion expresses our relationship with God through beliefs, prayers, and practices.

Catholic Faith Words: religion, grace, faith, Messiah

Discover: (Pages 64-67):

• You just finished learning and discovering about taking care of the gifts God gives us through creation. 
• God made us to be happy with him. 
• When we think we want or need certain things we don’t have, God uses that longing to lead us to him.

• God wants you to be happy!  That is why he gave us the desire for our longings!
• Faithfulness Acrostic.
  • Write the word faithfulness vertically down on chart paper. 
  • Create an acrostic poem by adding a word or phrase that helps you grow in faith around or with each letter of the word faithfulness.

Live:  (pages 68–69):

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Family + Faith (Pages 71-72)

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Key Concept:  One way that God communicates his love is through signs. Through the visible signs and Divine actions in each Sacrament, we receive grace and are helped to share in God’s work. 
 
Catholic Faith Words:  covenant, Seven Sacraments 

Discover: (Pages 74-77):

• Listening for God and seeking God in our hearts helps us become more aware of his presence in our lives and the world. 
• God uses signs to share his presence and to tell of his eternal goodness, justice, and mercy.  
• We need to pay attention and watch for signs of God.

•  How can you listen more actively for God speaking to you every day? 
•  Chapter 3 Handout:  Interpreting Signs.

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CHAPTER 3 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 3 REVIEW

Key Concept: The Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. Virtue is the habit of doing good. The Theological Virtues of faith, hope, and charity are gifts from God. 

Catholic Faith Words:  mystery, Holy Trinity, virtues 

Discover: (Pages 88-91):

• Christians are called to lives of trust. 
• The Holy Trinity is with us even when our lives take an unexpected turn.
• What gift did St. Patrick bring to the Irish people?
•  What are some things about your own life experiences that cause you to wonder about the mystery of God?
• The Theological Virtues
  • Faith
  • Hope
  • Charity (Love)
• Handout Chapter 4: Trinity Puzzles.

• : Activity: Virtues Collage:  
  • On white construction paper use magazines and catalogs to create a Virtues Collage. 
  • Draw a cross, an anchor, and a heart across the page. 
  • Find pictures of people living out the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity (Love) in magazines or catalogs. 
  • Cut out the photos and glue them to the paper under the appropriate symbols. 

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CHAPTER 4 HANDOUT  CHAPTER 4 REVIEW

Key Concept:  Prayer and worship are ways to show love for God and to thank him for his blessings. When we pray and worship, God fills us with joy, strength, and hope. 

Catholic Faith Words:  reverence, worship, liturgy

Discover: (Pages 98-101):

• We just finished learning about how the Theological Virtues help us live in our relationship with the Trinity. 
• Now we will talk about ways we can praise and show reverence to God. 
• Some ways we show reverence for God in Church are: 
  • We stand to listen to the Gospel and sing.
  •  we genuflect in front of the Tabernacle.
  • What are some other ways we show reverence for God in Church?

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CHAPTER 5 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 5 REVIEW

Key Concept:  The Great Commandment states that you should love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, soul, and mind. The Cardinal Virtues play a central role in helping people lead morally good lives.

Catholic Faith Words:  Cardinal Virtues

Discover: (Pages 108-11):

• We use our words and gestures to worship God.
• Prayer is an important way we show love for God. 
• Jesus teaches that following God’s Commandments help us to show our love for God and our neighbor. 
• Following God's Commandments help us live a life for God and others.
• The Cardinal Virtues are on page 109.
•  Write down each cardinal virtue that you practice most often and how:
  • Prudence
  • Temperance
  • Justice
  • Fortitude
•  We live out the Cardinal Virtues every day in the decisions we make.
• When we make the right choices, we grow closer to being the people God wants us to be.

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CHAPTER 6 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 6 REVIEW


  

Key Concept: The Incarnation is the mystery that the Son of God became man in order to save all people. God created all people in his image and likeness, with the ability to love, free will (freedom to choose), and a soul that will live on after death. 

Catholic Faith Words:  psalms, creation, sin, Son of God 

Discover: (Pages 122-125):

• The Magi were not Jews, yet they recognized Jesus as King. 
• God’s message of salvation is intended for everyone!  
• Read page 122: The Visit of the Magi.  
  • Gifts of the Magi:  What is the meaning of gold, frankincense, and myrrh?  (use your smartphone, tablet, or laptop).
• What do you think was the significance of the Magi bringing these gifts to Jesus in the manger? 
• What are some of your gifts and talents? 
  • What gifts has Jesu called you to give to others?
• What do our gifts represent? 
• The son of God took on human nature to save all people. 
• Jesus is the fullness of God’s Revelation. 
  • We were created in God’s image and should be a living image of Jesus. 
  • What does it mean to reflect the image of God?

•   From the Scripture passages below write down
  • Matthew1:23
  • Mark 1:1
  • Luke 2:11
  • Isaiah 9:5

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CHAPTER 7 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 7 REVIEW 

Key Concept:  God’s Kingdom is present and grows in the Church and her Sacraments until God’s Reign comes in fullness at the end of time. Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God through his actions and parables. 

Catholic Faith Words:  Kingdom of God, parable, miracle, conversion

Discover: (Pages 132-135):

• Because we are made in the image of God, we can be signs of his love.
• In his words and actions, Jesus taught all about God’s love and his Kingdom. 

•  In your Bible find the following parables: Choose one of the parables and write down a question that might help you to understand your parable better.
  • The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)
  • The Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1–14)
  • The Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12–14
  • Luke 15:3–7) The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32)

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Key Concept:  Through the Sacraments, Christ unites his followers to his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension. Jesus Christ is the Redeemer of the human race. 

Catholic Faith Words:  Original Sin, sacrifice, Paschal Mystery, liturgical year

Discover: (pages 142-143):   

• Saint Teresa of Calcutta followed God’s call to serve the poor. 
• Her life of faithful service, treating others with dignity, reflected Jesus’ teachings and his mission.
• Look at the chart on page 145.  Write your thoughts on the following questions: 
  • How do we celebrate Baptism? 
  • What do you remember about your First Communion? 
  • How do you feel after participating in Reconciliation? 
• The Sacrament of Holy Orders means devoting yourself to God’s People.
• Anointing of the Sick brings comfort to those who are in pain. 
• By celebrating the Sacraments, we participate in the Paschal Mystery.  Each Sacrament draws us closer to Jesus.

• Complete the Symbols of Victory sentences.

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CHAPTER 9 HANDOUT   CHAPTER 9 REVIEW

Key Concept:  As members of the Church, we are all united in living out the mission of Christ.  The Church’s unity is expressed in the images of the Body of Christ and the People of God. 

Catholic Faith Words:  Marks of the Church, Body of Christ

Discover: (Pages 156-159):

• The Church has been entrusted with a mission to share the Good News of Jesus with everyone on earth!
• Look up Pope Francis’s Twitter account (@pontifex) or find a few of his Tweets. 
• Imagine Pope Francis has called a new Council.   
  • What do think the Pope would ask Church leaders to focus on? 
  • How could you support the Pope’s message? 
• You can share the Church’s message with the world on social media and in your words and actions every day!
•  The Marks of the Church.  
  • One
  • Holy
  • Catholic
  • Apostolic

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CHAPTER 10 HANDOUT  CHAPTER 10 REVIEW

Key Concept:  The Apostles proclaimed Christ’s Good News and spread the Reign of God as Jesus commanded. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Pope and the bishops continue the Apostles’ mission to teach.

Catholic Faith Words:  Pope, Magisterium, infallibility

Discover: (Pages 166-169):

• The images of the Church tell us something about being a community of Jesus’ followers. 
• When Jesus sent the Apostles out to spread the Good News, he established the mission and authority of their successors. 
• The Church teaches what God revealed through Jesus.
  • Who has taught you about the Catholic faith 
  • What did you learn from them?
• The Pope and the bishops make up the Magisterium, or “body of teachers.” 
• As Peter’s successor, the Pope, guided by the Holy Spirit, protects and explains the Word of God. 
• Make a Faith Toolbox:  Take an empty shoebox and brown paper or a grocery bag. 
  • Cover the shoebox and its lid with paper, and decorate it as a Toolbox. 
  • Fill your Toolbox with items that keep your faith strong: notes to God, a rosary, birthday or First Communion cards, or photos.
  •   It is a good idea to add to the box as you come to understand your Faith throughout the years! 
• What is in your box?

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CHAPTER 11 HANDOUT  CHAPTER 11 REVIEW

Key Concept:  Mary and the Saints provide the Church with models of heroic virtue and holiness. Canonization declares that a model Christian is enjoying eternity with God.

Catholic Faith Words:  salvation, holy, Fruits of the Holy Spirit 

Discover: (Pages 176-179):

• We have been learning that the Holy Spirit guides the Church as she teaches about Jesus.
• The Holy Spirit also helps each of us grow in faith and share that faith with the world. 
• Throughout history holy women and men have trusted in the Holy Spirit’s guidance. 
• Saints are models for us because they listened and responded to the Holy Spirit. 
• Catholics are called by the Holy Spirit to personal holiness!

• The Scripture passage below connects to the origins of the prayers used when saying the Rosary. 
  • Matthew 28:19 (The Sign of the Cross) 
  • Matthew 6:9–13 and Luke 11:2–4 (The Lord’s Prayer)
  • Luke 1:28, 42 (The Hail Mary) 
  • Philippians 4:20 (The Glory Be) 
• Praying the Rosary, and not just the individual prayers, helps us honor Mary!
•  

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CHAPTER 12 HANDOUT  CHAPTER 12 REVIEW

Key Concept:  Evil is the result of humans’ turning away from God’s goodness. God sent his Son to redeem people from the power of sin and evil.

Catholic Faith Words:  Original Holiness, sin, mortal sin, venial sin

Discover: (Pages 190-193):

• Original Holiness is the state of goodness before our first parents; Adam and Eve, chose to sin against God.  This disobedience and its effect for all humans is called Original Sin. 
• God is good and wants only good for us.  God sent His only Son to save His us His People from the power of sin and death.
• Read the Scripture:  The Sacrifice of Jesus; Hebrew 9:24, 26-28.
  • What does this passage tell you about Jesus’ care for you? 
  • Jesus’ Death and Resurrection was God’ plan for the Redemption he promised his Chosen People.
  •   Sin harms a person’s relationship with God. 
  • Through God’s grace, sinners are forgiven and restored to a loving relationship with Him.
• Read pages 192-193.  Mortal and Venial Sin: What is the difference?
  • Mortal:
  • Venial:
• Jesus conquered the power of sin and death by rising to new life in the Resurrection!

Live: (Page 174)

Family + Faith (pages 197-198):

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Key Concept:  Through the Sacraments of Initiation, we enter into a relationship with Christ and celebrate membership in the Catholic Church. Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit and deepens the grace of Baptism.

Catholic Faith Words:  Confirmation, Sacred Chrism

Discover: (Pages 200-203):

• God is with us in difficult times, and in good ones. 
• God cares so much about us that he shares his life with us.
• Baptism gives us a share in God’s life; Confirmation and Eucharist help us sustain this new life. 
• God’s grace is a gift, but we must cooperate with grace by turning away from sin. 
• Through the Seven Sacraments God shares His divine life with us.
• What new life is given at Baptism?
• “Dying” to sin and “rising” to new life connects us to Christ.
• Grace:  God gives grace to us because He loves us!
• Conversion:  When we accept God’s grace and live a Christian life we have a conversion!
• The Church welcomes new adults and older children who want to become Catholic through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (O.C.I.A.  program).
  • Adults and older children who were not baptized as infants prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation through the Rite of Christian Initiation.
• The Easter Vigil takes place on Easter Saturday.
• At the Easter Vigil liturgy, we celebrate the Resurrection and welcome new members into the Body of Christ.

Live: (Page 204):

Family + Faith (pages 207-208):

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Key Concept:  The Church receives God’s forgiveness through the Sacraments of Healing.  The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation includes contrition, confession, penance, and absolution.

Catholic Faith Words:  confession, reparation, contrition, absolution.

Discover: (Pages 210-213):

• Deepening our faith is about getting closer to God, our Church, and others.
  • Love, trust, and forgiveness are essential to these relationships. 
• God’s forgiveness and reconciliation are available through the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
• God shares His divine life with us through the Sacraments!
• Read the Scripture story on page 210:  The Parable of the Lost Son; Luke 15:11-32.  
  • How can you bring forgiveness and reconciliation into your relationships?
• Why is Anointing of the Sick called a Sacrament of Healing? 
  • The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick brings healing and forgiveness. 
• A Priest anoints those who are seriously ill or facing surgery.  s?

Live: (Page 214):

Family + Faith (pages 217-218:

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Key Concept:  The wheat bread and grape wine become the Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Participation in the Mass is a duty and privilege.

Catholic Faith Words:  Real Presence, Communion of Saints.

Discover: (Pages 224-227):

• Gathering to celebrate the Eucharist is the most important thing Catholics do because it unites us with Christ and one another.
• Jesus is present in the assembly, priest, Word of God, and especially in the Eucharist!
• The Sunday Eucharist is an opportunity to meet God through Christ and the Holy Spirit.
• The Priest acts in persona Christi (an ordained minister) as he leads the Mass. 
• The Deacon proclaims the Gospel and assists with distributing Holy Communion. 
• Within the Church community, members of the Church serve in the liturgical ministries.
• In our prayers and personal offerings, we all participate in the Mass and our faith tradition.

“The Body and Blood, together with the soul and divinity” of Christ is “truly, really, and substantially contained” in the “Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1374.)

• This doctrine distinguishes the belief of Catholics from that of Protestants, who believe that the communion rite is only a symbolic commemoration of the Last Supper.
• On page 224 read the Scripture:  Communal Life; Acts 2:46-47.
  •  How and with whom are we united in the celebration of the Mass?
• What are the sights, sounds, and actions that make you feel welcome at Mass?

Family + Faith (pages 231-232):

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Key Concept:  Sacred Scripture is the Word of God written by humans.  The Word of God is proclaimed and preached in the first of two main parts of the Mass: the Liturgy of the Word.

Catholic Faith Words:  Book of Gospels, Psalms, Creed

Discover: (Pages 234-237):

• We understand the importance of the Mass and the different roles and responsibilities in the celebration.
• We are called to actively participate and listen closely to God’s Word. 
• The Bible is the written Word of God which we read, reflect on and use in our prayers. 
• God’s message will inspire us to change our lives!
• Why is God’s message important for us today?
  • Even though the Bible (Sacred Scripture) was written long ago, with the help of the Church’s interpretation, it continues to reveal God’s Truth to us! 
• The Church interprets Scripture in light of her living Tradition.
• The Liturgy of the Word is an integral part of the Mass and all sacramental celebrations.
  • How do you express your gratitude to God during the Liturgy?
  •   How many Readings from Scripture are in the Liturgy of the Word?

Live: (Page 214):

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Key Concept: In Sunday worship and daily living, we show that the Eucharist is the source and the summit of the Catholic Church. The power of the Holy Spirit and the words of the priest transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.

Catholic Faith Words: consecration, transubstantiation, Blessed Sacrament

Discover: (Pages 244-245):

• In the Mass, after we are fed with God’s Word, we are fed with the gift of the Eucharist.
  • Sharing food with others is a way of affirming a human bond with them.
  • The Eucharist is our spiritual nourishment and forms a spiritual bond that unites us to Jesus and to one another.
  • What’s the difference between bread we eat and the Eucharist? (One fills the stomach; one fills the heart.) 
  • How does the Eucharist feed us?
  •   What hunger does the Eucharist Satisfy? 
  • The spiritual hunger is a longing for something that will result in true happiness! 
• The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus during the consecration at Mass. 
  • The Mass is both a meal and a sacrifice. 
  • Transubstantiation is the mystery of the priests’ words and by the power of the Holy Spirit that transforms the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus.
• Please Read: The Lord’s Supper, Matthew 26:26-28
  • What did Jesus sacrifice for us and why? 
  • How does the Church celebrate and participate in that sacrifice?

Live: (Page 248)

•  What it means for you to live the Eucharist in your daily life.

Family + Faith (pages 251-252):

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Key Concept:  The Church’s mission is to bring the Good News to all people everywhere. The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy are actions that address the physical and spiritual needs of others.

Catholic Faith Words:  missionaries, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, evangelization, Corporal Works of Mercy, Spiritual Works of Mercy

Discover: (Pages 278-281):

• The Works of Mercy are special ways we bring God’s message, care, and comfort to the world.
• What are the qualities of a missionary? 
  • The Holy Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit empower us to live the Christian life and proclaim the message of Jesus!
• What are some ways that people your age can live a merciful life? 
  • The Corporal Works and the Spiritual Works of Mercy address different needs; one meets the physical needs of people and the other meets the needs of the heart, mind, and soul. 
• All Baptized Catholic Christians are called to give witness to the faith. 
• In the celebration of the Sacraments, we are given the grace to become more like Jesus. 
• We can show our love for others through Works of Mercy

• The Holy Spirit gives us the courage to continue Jesus’ work!

Family + Faith (pages 285-286):

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CHAPTER 21 LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER 21 HANDOUT         CHAPTER 21 REVIEW