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Say What? Read aloud the vocabulary terms. Invite volunteers to define each one. Encourage young people to refer to the Glossary if they need assistance defining the terms.
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While praying in Jerusalem, Peter that deeply influenced the had a direction of the Church’s mission. (PAGE 12)
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Peter and Paul were great of the early Church. (PAGE 12)
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Paul’s physical helped him realize that he had been blind to Jesus’ true identity. (PAGE 12)
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In the Acts of the Apostles, we learn that the early Christians gathered to break . (PAGE 15)
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3 Go in Peace Collect materials and return them to the appropriate places. Encourage young people to follow through with their Now What? idea during the week. Remind young people that when we share the love of the Holy Spirit with others, we grow in our relationship with God and with the Church.
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Paul teaches us that the love of God is being poured into our hearts through the . (PAGE 13)
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The were known for their strict adherence to the Law. (PAGE 12)
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During the Council of Jerusalem, the decision was made that non-Jews would to not have to first become practice the Christian faith. (PAGE 13)
Paul taught that Gentiles became Christians in Jesus Christ. through their (PAGE 15)
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now What? In Scripture, Paul reminds us that the Holy Spirit is the source of all love. How can you share this love with others during the next week?
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Service: Proclaiming the Good News Remind young people that, like Saint Paul, we are called to proclaim PDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______ the Good News to others. Have young people brainstorm their favorite Scripture stories. Write on the board young people’s suggestions. Then arrange young people into small groups. Distribute art supplies and have each group make a storybook, using one of the stories listed on the board. Arrange with your catechetical leader to have groups read aloud their completed storybooks to younger children. Family and Community
Session Assessment Option An assessment for this session can be found at www.findinggod.com.
3-Minute Retreat Give young people an opportunity for quiet meditation at www.loyolapress.com/retreat.
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P l a n A h e a d : Get Ready for Session 3 Consult the catechist preparation pages to prepare for Session 3 and determine any materials you will need.