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Suggested due date for Chapters 17-20 is end of April..
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Learn: Jesus told people about the Kingdom of God using stories, or parables. The Kingdom of God grows every time someone hears Jesus' words and follows his message.
Video: Watch the Mustard Seed Parable. Jesus told this parable to explain the Kingdom of God. He said the smallest of all seeds will grow to become the largest of all plants.
Activity: Print and do The Kingdom of God word search. Answers here.
Activity: Set up a prayer corner in your house with a cloth, candle, crucifix, rosary, Bible and a photo from a Sacrament. Praying for others helps the Kingdom of God grow. See page 200 of your Workbook.
Prayer Video: Pray the Prayer of St. Francis. This is a beautiful quiet meditation on a prayer of peace.
Complete One:
1. Do the Chapter Review in Workbook and email a photo to YCfaithformation@gmail.com or return it to YC Office OR
2. Email ycfaithformation@gmail.com with your Blest Are We Chapter 17 Quiz results OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: Blessings are signs that we believe God is always with us. A blessing is a prayer that asks for God's care and protection.
Videos: Two common blessings are before and after meals. Watch Grace Before Meals to bless the food you are about to eat and Grace After Meals as a thank you prayer to God.
Activity: Print and do the Blessings worksheet to learn words of thanks to God from Psalm 96. Answers here.
Prayer Video: Pray along with the Guided Meditation using The Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary and The Glory Be.
Action: Choose an activity from the April Family Page to do together as a family.
Complete One:
1. Do the Chapter Review in Workbook and email a photo to YCfaithformation@gmail.com or return it to YC Office OR
2. Email ycfaithformation@gmail.com with your Blest Are We Chapter 18 Quiz results OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: Jesus has compassion for everyone. We the Church continue his ministry to the poor and suffering. We do this by working for peace and justice for all.
Video: Watch God's Story: The Good Samaritan. This is the story where we learn the answer to the question, "Who is my neighbor?".
Activity: Print and do the Doing Our Part crossword puzzle to learn words of peace and justice. Answers here.
Game: Play the People of Faith Matching Game. Saints are people of faith who followed Jesus and treated others fairly and justly.
Service: Show care for others by making "Thinking of You" cards for people in our Parish. Instructions at SJC Service.
Music Video: Sing along with Make of Me an Instrument. Remember, singing is the same as praying twice!
Complete One:
1. Do the Chapter Review in Workbook and email a photo to YCfaithformation@gmail.com or return it to YC Office OR
2. Email ycfaithformation@gmail.com with your Blest Are We Chapter 19 Quiz results OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: A peacemaker is a person who makes peace by treating others fairly. Jesus calls all people to be peacemakers.
Video: Watch God's Story: Zacchaeus. This is the story of a tax collector who was unjust. Zacchaeus changed. He wanted to follow Jesus and become a peacemaker.
Activity: To be peacemakers we must be willing to pray for others. Print and do A Bible Prayer. Answers here.
Game: Play Stump the Shepherd. The questions are about the Bible and Jesus' life. This is a fun "Jeopardy-like" game that you can play alone or with three family members.
End of Year Music Video: Enjoy this Trading My Sorrows song and dance video. This is a favorite song from our SJC YC Praise and Worship sessions, where we sing "Yes LORD!" This is a song of praise to God.
Congratulations! You have finished the Workbook!
Complete One:
1. Do the Chapter Review in Workbook and email a photo to YCfaithformation@gmail.com or return it to YC Office OR
2. Email ycfaithformation@gmail.com with your Blest Are We Chapter 20 Quiz results OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.