NEW EVANGELIZATION
Inspire
Gather and Go Forth
1. Invite students into the prayer
center. ✦✦ Call on a student to read aloud the text and Scripture in the sidebar on page 45. ✦✦
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Can you think of a time when you felt far away from God? [Explain that when we feel far away from God yet continue to trust him in spite of our feelings, we worship him in the deepest way.] As Catholics, we trust in God.
Know and Proclaim As we explore the stories in the Bible, we realize the truth about our Catholic faith. We can proclaim our faith by sharing this truth with others.
What message of hope does the Scripture offer us? (The Lord is always with us; he will not fail us; we should not be afraid.)
2. Pray for people who feel alone
or abandoned. Ask students to join silently in their hearts while you pray aloud.
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Dear God, we pray for people who feel alone or abandoned. Lift their spirits and guide them. May they feel the comfort of your presence. We are grateful for your love. Amen.
We Know Our Faith
We Proclaim Our Faith
God’s revelation is part of the divine plan.
Catholics come to understand God’s plan by reading Scripture, attending Bible studies, praying, and learning about what the Church teaches.
The Bible tells stories that explain the mystery of creation and the beginning of sin in the world.
Catholics show appreciation for the mystery of God and his love by singing praises to God for his wonderful creation.
The stories of sin tell us that even when people try to live their lives without God, God never abandons them.
As Catholics, we keep God at the center of our lives by forgiving others, praying prayers like the Lord’s Prayer, keeping his commandments, and going to Mass on Sunday.
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hough we sin and separate ourselves from God and one another, God calls us. He never abandons us. He is with us always. It is the LORD who goes before you; he will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8
Test Your Catholic Knowledge Fill in the circle that best answers the question. What covenant did God make with Noah? All sin was washed away forever. Half the earth was covered with water. All living creatures were saved during the flood. The earth would never be destroyed by flood again.
Proclaim 1. Ask a student to read the
Know and Proclaim introduction and discuss the chart. ✦✦ As you discuss the first row of the chart, remind students that Jesus studied Scripture, and we understand that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. ✦✦
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[Ask students to name some of their favorite passages from the Old Testament.] What do these stories tell you about God’s relationship with his people? [Discuss the second row of the chart.] What are some actions that show our appreciation for the mystery of God? (Possible answers: singing; praying; reading Scripture; forgiving others; offering kindness)
Unit 1 Review CHAPTER 5
2. Discuss the meaning of
a peacemaker. ✦✦ One way to avoid sin is by being a peacemaker. Tell about a time when you tried to be a peacemaker. [Allow students to respond.] ✦✦
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Daily Inspiration Find insightful meditations on Scripture at www.loyolapress.com/ daily. Goal 1: To bring about enthusiasm for faith so it is freely shared with others 93. To foster an appreciation of God’s Word
What does it take to be a peacemaker? (Possible answers: patience; understanding; not judging)
3. Point out the Test Your
Catholic Knowledge section. After students have marked their choices, discuss the correct answer.
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Do you remember God’s special sign of this covenant? (a rainbow)
After reading the third row of the chart, discuss ways students can keep God at the center of their lives. See pages T388–T390 for a full correlation to the USCCB Go and Make Disciples national plan.
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