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Suggested due date for Chapters 13-16 is end of February.
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Learn: God told King David to anoint his son Solomon to be the next king. Solomon ruled for 40 years. Upon Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam became the next king. Rehoboam did not listen to the elders and the kingdom divided again.
Video: Watch God's Story: The Prophets. God sent many prophets all with the same message.
Activity: Print and do The Wisdom of the Prophets sheet using your Catholic Youth Bible (CYB). Answers here.
Game: Do the Interactive Word Search to learn the names of the prophets.
How can a 6th Grader live their faith? Rehoboam did not like to hear advice. People did not listen to the prophets. Is it sometimes hard to hear advice? Do you hear it better coming from different people? Let's practice being a good listener this week and try not to tune others out.
Prayer Video: Listen to a Litany of Saints like the one on page 158 of your 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 13 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: The Israelites knew they needed help. Prophets had told them that their loving God would send them a messiah who would conquer their sins and weaknesses. Jesus is the Messiah of whom the prophets spoke.
Video: Watch The Old Testament Prophets (Major and Minor) by The Religion Teacher. God sent many prophets to speak on his behalf. Their messages were the same: stay faithful to God and have mercy and justice for the poor.
Activity: Print and do A Promise to the Exiles sheet to learn the message of each of the prophets. Answers here.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): We are now in the PROPHETS section of your CYB, starting on page 906. The Book of Isaiah comes first as he reveals many prophecies of the coming Messiah.
Prayer Video: Listen to the Guided Prayer - Psalm 22. This is also on page 168 of your Workbook.
Action: Choose an activity from the February Family Page.
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 14 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: The story of Ruth is about faith and charity. This is a rare opportunity to read a Book of the Bible about a woman.
Video: Watch God's Story: Ruth to learn her story of charity and faithfulness. Ruth's great-great-grandson was King David. And remember, Jesus is a descendant of King David.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): We briefly return to the HISTORICAL BOOKS. Read page 311 in your CYB for a "Quick Summary of the Book of Ruth." Because of Ruth's faithfulness she became part of God's family.
Activity: Print and do Virtues to Live By crossword puzzle to learn the Theological and Moral virtues that help us to live as Christians. Answers here.
How can a 6th Grader live their faith? Ruth was faithful to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Faithfulness to family and friends is a true virtue. Are you a faithful friend? Can your friends and family count on you? Challenge yourself to be a good friend this week.
Prayer Video: Pray the Prayer of St. Francis. This is a beautiful, quiet meditation on 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 15 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: Queen Esther shows tremendous courage. She shows us that we can overcome extraordinary challenges if we put our faith in God and pray for strength.
Video: Watch God's Story: Esther to learn of her courage and faith and how she saved the life of the King. This is our second story about a woman from the Bible.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): This story is in the BIBLICAL NOVELLAS which are filled with stories of heroes and villains. Read the "Introduction to the Biblical Novellas" on page 530 of your CYB.
How can a 6th Grader live their faith? Queen Esther had to have courage to tell the King the truth. Telling the truth is not always easy. Let's challenge ourselves this week to be honest and truthful, even when it is not easy.
Prayer Video: Pray the most perfect prayer, The Our Father, along with the video.
YC Praise & Worship Video: Enjoy Lord, I Lift Your Name on High another song and dance video to praise God.
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 16 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.