Catechist Preparation: Just for Schools
Five-Day Classroom Session Planner Session 23
We Are Called and Sent
Session Theme: Like Saint Paul, God calls us to conversion. Saint Paul’s words are meant for us as much as for the early Christian communities.
Day 1: Engage
60 minutes
Open
Activity 1
Activity 2
We Are Called and Sent
Transformed by God’s Grace
Values and Beliefs
page 195
Time: 20 minutes
page 195
Time: 10 minutes Small-Group Project Optional
If you wish to have young people complete the small-group project on page S-195B, have small groups begin now. Allow time on Days 1 through 5 for young people to work.
Materials: newspapers, computers with Internet access Say: Being a faithful disciple of Jesus is not always easy. Sometimes we face rejection because our values are different from society’s values. It takes courage to stand up for our beliefs. Explain that values are inner beliefs that guide our decisions. Invite young people to make a list of what they value most in their lives. Ask volunteers to share their lists with the group. Then discuss some things that society values. Organize young people into groups. Distribute newspapers or have young people use the Internet to find articles that require a Christian response. Ask: How are you called to stand up for your Catholic beliefs?
Time: 30 minutes
Day 2: Explore
60 minutes
Open
Activity 1
Activity 2
Saint Paul Sees the Light
Session 23 BLM
Conversion Stories
pages 196–197
Page T-383
Time: 20 minutes
Time: 15 minutes
Materials: writing supplies Ask young people to recall the conversion of Saint Paul. Invite parishioners who are converts to Catholicism to speak to the group. After the guest speakers tell their stories, allow time for questions and answers. To conclude, ask volunteers to point out similarities and differences between faiths and discuss religious tolerance.
Time: 25 minutes
Take It Home:
Breaking Free Page 196
Day 3: Explore Open Letters of Saint Paul
60 minutes
Activity 1 Conversion Reaction
Activity 2 Online Activity Finder: Paul and Silas
pages 198–199
page 199
www.findinggod.com/additionalactivities
Time: 20 minutes
Time: 25 minutes
Time: 15 minutes
Take It Home:
Real People, Real Writing Page 198
S-195A www.findinggod.com