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Suggested due date for Chapters 5-8 is end of November.
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Learn: The Exodus story is the central event of the Old Testament. It is the story of how God chose Moses to fulfill His promise and lead the Israelites to the promised land. In this story God reveals Himself to Moses in the burning bush. God tells Moses His sacred name, Yahweh.
Video: Watch God's Story: Moses to learn how God's promise to Abraham is fulfilled through Moses.
Activity: Use this 10 Plagues sheet for a detailed description of the plagues God sent upon the land to punish Pharaoh.
Game: Play Stump the Shepherd to review the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. This is a fun "Jeopardy like" game. Good luck!
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read the "Quick Summary of Exodus" on page 87. You learn about Moses, the reluctant hero, who was a key figure in God's plan.
How can a 6th Grader live their faith? This famous bible story is about rejection and indifference to others. It's an old story from the bible but those feelings can happen every day. Challenge yourself to show empathy, support, or friendship to someone who may be experiencing rejection or may be feeling left out.
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 5 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: In Chapter 6 we continue following Moses' life and learn the origin of the Jewish celebration of Passover. We learn the connection between the Old Testament story of Passover and the New Testament story of The Last Supper, a Passover meal. A paschal lamb was sacrificed to save the Israelites; Jesus sacrificed himself to save us all from sin.
Video: Watch God's Story: Passover to learn more of the connection between Passover and the Paschal Mystery (Jesus' Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension).
Activity: Print and do The Exodus Experience worksheet to put the events in order. Answers here.
Video: Watch How the Old Testament relates to the New Testament. A one minute video. Turn to pages 1228-29 of your CYB to learn more.
How can a 6th Grader live their faith? This is another story of sacrifice. The Israelites sacrificed a paschal lamb. Jesus sacrificed himself for us. What can you sacrifice? Think about what you can do to share in the mission of Jesus and make a sacrifice for someone else.
Complete One:
1. Do the Chapter Review in Workbook and email a photo o YCfaithformation@gmail.com or return it to YC Office. OR
2. Email ycfaithformation@gmail.com with your Blest Are We Chapter 6 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: We learn the story of Moses leading the Israelites through the desert to the foot of Mt. Sinai. Moses goes to the top of the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments, which are signs of God's covenant with His chosen people.
Video: Watch God's Story: The Ten Commandments and the Golden Calf to learn how the Commandments are signs of God's great love for us.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): The stories in Chapters 5-7 were about Moses and they were from the Book of Exodus. We have now read all that we will read this year from the PENTATEUCH section of the Bible.
Activity: Do the Commandment Activity on page 93 of your Workbook. Use The Ten Commandments and their Meaning to help.
Game: Do the Interactive Word Search to find words related to the Old Testament stories.
How can a 6th Grader live their faith? The first three Commandments deal with our relationship with God. How can you make time each day for God with your actions (kindness, caring), your words (truthful, praise and thanks to God), and your thoughts (praying)?
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 7 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: In Chapter 8 we learn Moses has died. Since we spent three Chapters learning about Moses, use this link to take a moment to read about Moses' death in Deuteronomy 34:4-8 (CYB p. 255). God appointed Moses' helper, Joshua, to be the new leader of the Israelites.
Video: Watch God's Story: Joshua and the Battle of Jericho to learn how Joshua followed God's plan and led the Israelites to the Promised Land.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Using your "Introduction to Your Catholic Youth Bible" yellow sheet, take a look at the HISTORICAL BOOKS. We begin with Joshua. Read the "Quick Summary" of the Book of Joshua on page 259 of your CYB.
Activity: Print and do Reaching the Promised Land to trace the journey of Moses and Joshua. Answers here.
How can a 6th Grader live their faith? Joshua listened to God. He followed God's plan. God has a plan for each of us. Discovering what that plan is is called discernment. Take some time to be quiet and still and listen for God's voice. You can do this with quiet time, prayer, or repeating a simple mantra, such as "Lord Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me."
Action: Choose an activity from the November 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 8 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.