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Session 4 Outcomes ▶▶ Identify the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. ▶▶ Explain what we can do to form a
We live in a free society.
good conscience.
This means that the government cannot tell us
▶▶ Explain why it is important to make a
where to live, what job to
frequent examination of conscience.
do, or how to worship God. Being free, however, does
▶▶ Define prudence.
not mean that we can do
1 Set the Stage
whatever we want. What are some things that our
God Calls Us to Obey
Ask: Who are some people who ask us to follow rules? (Possible answers: parents, teachers, police officers) What are some rules we are asked to follow? (Possible answers: keep our rooms clean, raise our hands before speaking, not to play in the street) Why is it important for us to follow rules? (Possible answer: to keep us safe)
society says we may not do?
2 Get Started
Prayer
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Choices in the News Draw onSignoff: the board a T-chart with the headings GoodEditorial Choices_______ and Bad PDF Production _______ Design _______ Choices. Distribute newspapers and ask children to tear out stories of people making good choices and bad choices. Ask children to tape the stories they find to the board under the appropriate heading. Discuss the good choices that people have made and how those who made bad choices could have made better ones.
Go to www.findinggod.com/sessionextenders for an examination of conscience you can use with children.
Read aloud the session title and the text in the blue box. Explain that in a free society, citizens have certain rights. Point out that with rights come responsibilities that help keep us safe and help us live together peacefully. Invite volunteers to share their responses to the question. Rights and Responsibilities
Say: Today we’re going to learn about the importance of making good choices. We’ll also discuss behaviors that help us follow God’s plan for us.
Prayer Call children’s attention to the prayer. Say: Let’s pray together, asking God to help us make good choices. Pray the prayer together. Then say: Now let’s take a moment to pray silently. Pause to allow time for children to finish their prayers. Close by praying together the Sign of the Cross.
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