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Learn: Only the Gospels of Matthew and Luke record the story of Jesus's birth. Though different, both convey the mystery of the Incarnation: Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God. Luke was writing to show the Lord had come to all people. Matthew was connecting Jesus's birth to the Old Testament stories.
Videos: For a quick refresher on your Catholic Youth Bible (CYB), watch How the Bible is Organized. For a quick refresher on how to locate a Bible passage, watch How to Find a Bible Verse.
Activity: In your CYB read the two accounts of Jesus's birth in Luke 1-2 and in Matthew 1-2. Print and do the Who's Gospel Was It? worksheet to compare the two accounts. Answers here.
Video - Think about it: Watch Is Jesus a Savior for Everyone? We just read about the birth of our Savior. Is Jesus a Savior for all people? What do you think? Watch this 2 min. video.
What can a 7th Grader do today? Jesus's birth isn't just an event from 2000 years ago, it is a vital part of our lives today. We are to bring Jesus into the world through our words, actions, and how we interact with others in our daily lives. What can you do this week?
Saint: Mary, the Mother of God is the Church's model of trust and faith in God. Read more about her here.
Prayer Video: Pray and mediate to The Hail Mary.
Activity: Choose an activity from the September 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 1 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: The Mystery of the Incarnation touches our souls at Baptism. Through Baptism the Blessed Trinity is within us and we share in the divine life of being baptized into the Death and Resurrection of Christ.
Video: Learn The Meaning of Baptism in this 1 min. video by The Religion Teacher.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read the three accounts of Jesus's Baptism in Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, and Luke 3:21-22.
Slide Show: View slides of the Sacrament of Baptism to learn about the sacrament and the symbols.
Activity: Use this Baptismal Promises Renewal sheet to show your family how to renew their Baptismal Promises.
Video - Think about it: Watch Why is Baptism Important? What do you think? Watch this 2 min. video to learn more.
What can a 7th Grader do today? Through Baptism we become part of something bigger than ourselves. Baptism initiates us into the Church. How can you make a difference in your school, family, or community to recognize you are part of something bigger?
Prayer Video: Pray along to the Nicene Creed to understand it's meaning and it's connection to our baptismal promises.
Saint: Use the "Saints of the Month" link above to explore the October Saints.
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 2 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: When Jesus stayed behind in the Temple he said he was in "his Father's house." By staying in the Temple, God's house, Jesus showed us we must put God first in our lives. When Jesus returned home with his parents, he showed us loving others is our second priority.
Video: Watch Jesus in the Temple. This story is only in the Gospel of Luke, the only Gospel with stories about Jesus' childhood.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read "The Boy Jesus in the Temple" in Luke 2:41-52 (page 1342). On that same page read "Who is my Neighbor?" to think about who you turn to for help when you are exploring life's questions.
Activity: Print and do Personal Responsibility to think about who or where you turn for support and good advice.
Video - Think about it: Watch Why Do I Need Church? Jesus went to the Temple to be in God's house. Do we need the community of others to have a faith life? Watch this 2 min. video.
What can a 7th Grader do today? Our conscience helps us to follow God's will. As Christians we are expected to choose only what pleases God. We are to follow the Commandments and put God first. We need to trust in God. This week put God first in your life through Mass, prayer, actions, or just quiet time.
Prayer Video: You can also turn to your CYB for support and advice. The Psalms are a great place to express your feelings. Watch How to Pray Using the Psalms. Then give it a try.
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 3 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: Prayer is an ongoing communication with God. Prayer transforms us and allows us to participate more fully in the Incarnation. As a Christian we are to pray as Jesus prayed - alone or with others, aloud or in silence, all ways. We are to pray always, to grow closer to God.
Activity: Read "Gospel Comparisons" on page 1230 of your CYB then print and do the Introduction to the Gospels sheet for an understanding of the 4 Gospel writers.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Immediately following Jesus's baptism, he went into the desert alone to pray to God for 40 days. He was tempted three times. Read the Temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, and Luke 4:1-13. As usual, Luke tells a fuller version of the story.
Activity: Print and do Resisting Temptation to connect Jesus's experience in the desert with temptations we face today.
Video - Ignite Your Faith: Watch How Am I Supposed to Pray? Watch this 2 min. video to learn more.
Music Video: Listen to "Day By Day" from the Broadway Musical Godspell. This song is modeled after a 13th century Bishop's own prayer. The prayer states three things Christians want to do regarding their relationship with Jesus.
Family Supply Box: Take out your Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini prayer card. Go to the October Family Page to read about this saint, known as Mother Cabrini and take the 4-week pledge.
Prayer Video: Pray and meditate along with Psalm 23.
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 4 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.