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Faith Summary Read aloud this paragraph. Invite children to discuss their understanding of sin and how our friendship with Jesus reunites us with God. Ask them to list some of the effects of Original Sin. (Humans are inclined to sin and do wrong.)
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Faith Summary
Living My Faith
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The human family is in a weakened condition, and it is inclined to do wrong because of Original Sin. However, God gave us a Savior, Jesus, who helps us heal our relationship with God.
Words I Learned human condition
Ways of Being Like Jesus Jesus showed he loved and cared for people who were poor and sick, or shunned by society. Comfort those who are excluded from a group or who are being treated unfairly.
Words I Learned Read aloud the term. Ask children to suggest words or phrases that clarify the meaning of the term. Have children read aloud from the Glossary if necessary.
Prayer Jesus, thank you for being my Savior and bringing me to the Father. Give me the wisdom and courage to know how to help others, particularly those who are being treated unfairly.
Ways of Being Like Jesus After reading aloud the feature, remind children of Gospel stories where Jesus welcomes everyone—rich and poor, holy and sinful. Tell children that there are stories of Jesus curing lepers and befriending social outcasts. Invite children to list ways we can include someone who is being excluded.
With My Family Activity Think of a community action that your family can perform. You could visit an elderly neighbor, take food to a local food pantry, or collect clothing for a charity. Make a plan and follow through with it together. Faith on the Go Ask one another: If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be? How would you do it? Family Prayer Loving God, you are so patient with us, even
Life and Dignity
when we struggle. Help us always to be kind and to treat one another fairly.
Prayer Have children close their eyes, fold their hands, and listen quietly as you pray the prayer aloud. Give children a few moments to add their own prayers of thanks. Close the prayer by praying aloud Amen.
With My Family Ask children to read silently the three suggestions in this section. Invite children to choose one or more to complete at home.
3 Go in Peace Collect materials and return them to the appropriate places. Encourage children to discuss the With My Family section at home. Say: Always remember that Jesus loves us and will help us stay close to God.
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We Pledge Remind childrenProduction that Jesus attended to the needs ofEditorial those who were PDF Signoff: _______ Design _______ _______ sick, lonely, and outcast. Help children write a pledge stating that the class will follow Jesus’ example by not excluding anyone from work or play activities. Display the pledge.
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Get Ready for Session 3 Consult the catechist preparation pages to prepare for Session 3 and determine any materials you will need.
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