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Suggested due date for Chapters 13-16 is end of February.
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Learn: Jesus' following grew after he raised Lazarus from the dead. But not everyone was happy and ready to accept Jesus. Some who did not accept him plotted against him. When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he was welcomed, but soon, he would be crucified.
Videos: Watch The Plot to Kill Jesus taken from John 11:45-56.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read about the plot against Jesus in The Session at Sanhedrin in John 11:45-54 and continue with The Last Passover in John 11:55-57. The story continues with Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday in John 12:9-12.
Video - Think about it: Watch Why Does Evil Exist? to help connect our lives today to Jesus' death on the cross.
Activity: Most people make sacrifices to achieve their goals. If they make a sacrifice to help others, they are worthy of imitation. Saints are worthy of imitation. Learn more with this Saint Feast Days link.
Music Video: Watch Your Heart by Chris Tomlin. A moving tribute to our Saints.
What can a 7th Grader do today? When you sacrifice, you put someone else's needs above your own. Use the SJC Service Opportunities link above, to find something you can do.
Prayer Video: Listen to a Litany of 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 13 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: We continue with the study of the Paschal Mystery and learn about the passion and death of Jesus. We review the events of Holy Week. Judas betrayed Jesus at The Last Supper and Jesus was arrested. On Good Friday Jesus was crucified and died.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Each of the four Gospel writers write about Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Read Mark 14:32-15:39 for the stories of The Agony in the Garden, Judas' betrayal, the arrest of Jesus and The Crucifixion and The Death of Jesus.
Video: Watch Church of Gethsemane Garden to see what the area in Jerusalem looks like today. Hear the story of what happened to Jesus on that night in the Garden while you see the inside of the beautiful church located there now.
Activity: Print and do A Friend for Life puzzle to learn about the Apostle John, the only Apostle to stay at the foot of the Cross when Jesus died. He was Jesus' friend to the end. Answers on page 2 of this link.
What can a 7th Grader do today? John showed his loyalty to Jesus when the other disciples ran away. Do you stand by Jesus when it is not the popular thing to do? Are you a loyal friend?
Music video: Watch "Red Sea Road" by Ellie Holcomb, a song that reminds us that even when we can't see the path, God will guide us.
Prayer Video: Listen to The Stations of The Cross to reflect on Jesus' great sacrifice.
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: We learn that the Risen Christ teaches the disciples about the nature of grace. Without Christ the disciples can do nothing; with Christ they can overcome their fears. We learn that the more we are open to a friendship with Christ, the more we can grow.
Video: Watch God's Story: After the Tomb to hear about the Empty Tomb, the Road to Emmaus, and Jesus' other appearances to His followers after He died.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read the account of Jesus' Resurrection in each of the Gospels: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, and John 20:11-18. Each Gospel writer shares important aspects relating to the event.
Activity: Print and do Accounts of the Resurrection to compare the four stories. Answers on page 2.
Music video: Enjoy Lord I Lift Your Name on High song and dance video. This song tells the Resurrection story.
What can a 7th Grader do today? We are called to spread the Good News of Jesus' Resurrection. We can do that by being an example for others. Ask yourself, what can I do to help someone today and the next day? How can I show compassion to others?
Prayer video: Pray along with the Nicene Creed to understand how Jesus truly experienced death and suffering for our sin.
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 15 Quiz results. OR
3. Use the Reflection Form to let us know what you learned.
Learn: Now we review the events of Pentecost, when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to His followers fifty days after His death. With the power of the Holy Spirit, the disciples had the courage and ability to speak to people of all nations and tell them about Jesus.
Video: Watch What is the Meaning of Pentecost? from The Religion Teacher to understand the meaning of the word Pentecost.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read page 1437 for a "Quick Summary" of Acts of the Apostles. Read of the coming of the Advocate, or Holy Spirit in Acts 2:1-4, page 1441. On that same page read Catholic Connection for the connection to the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Video - Ignite Your Faith: Why make the sacrament of Confirmation? Watch Why is Confirmation Important? to find out.
Game: Play Stump the Shepherd to review what you've learned so far. Your family can play too. It's fun!
What can a 7th Grader do today? Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Maybe you need to turn to others for support or help. This week challenge yourself to be understanding and an advocate for someone who might be struggling.
Prayer Video: Meditate on Come, Holy Spirit. When we need strength and courage, we can turn to the Holy Spirit.
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.