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Chapter 4 - Confirmed in Love
Learn: Christians, called to love as Jesus loved, have the Beatitudes and Works of Mercy as guidelines. Learn the role of conscience in moral decision making and explore how Christian love is expressed through Works of Mercy.
Faith Video: Watch the video "Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes." Living the Beatitudes leads us to a right relationship with God and others.
What is Love? Watch What is Love? from Matthew Kelly's Decision Point Confirmation program. Who is a model of selfless love in your life?
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read on page 1374 of your CYB, "Who is My Neighbor? The Great Chasm." Follow up with reading Luke 16:19-31 (p. 1375).
Journal, When I'm Feeling . . . Pressure from Peers. In your CYB, turn to page 1771. Locate the section entitled "Pressure from Peers." Read the suggested scripture verses that correspond to this feeling. In your journal write about a time when you experienced peer pressure and how these scripture verses validate and support that experience.
The Gift of Counsel: This Gift of the Holy Spirit helps us seek and accept the advice of others.
Action: God has a special love for the poor and oppressed. How can you show love for the poor and oppressed in our midst? Who is the Lazarus at your door?
Activity: 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. Complete the quiz HERE and click submit for the quiz to be sent directly to YC. OR
3. Write a short reflection on what you learned.
Chapter 5 - Confirmed in Holiness
Learn: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit help us be the people God calls us to be. Understand the Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope, and Charity and describe the Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance. Be open to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Fortitude, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.
Music Video: One of the symbols of the Holy Spirit is fire. Watch the music video "Start a Fire" by Unspoken.
The Virtues (page 5): Reflect on the four Cardinal Virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance and three Theological Virtues: faith, hope, and charity. Turn to pages 51-52 of your workbook to help you complete this worksheet.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read "Catholic Connection, Gifts Fit for a King" on page 923 of your CYB. Follow up with reading Isaiah 11:-2 (p. 922-923).
Journal, When I'm Feeling . . . The Need to Reach Out in Prayer. In your CYB, turn to page 1773. Locate the section entitled "The Need to Reach Out in Prayer." Read the suggested scripture verses that correspond to this feeling. In your journal write about a time when you reached out in prayer and how these scripture verses validate and support that experience.
The Gift of Fortitude: This gift of the Holy Spirit gives us the ability to live as a follower of Jesus, stand up for our beliefs, and live a good Christian life.
Action: Identify, with the help of others, which gifts and fruits of the Spirit are most present in your life right now. How do these gifts help you be a disciple of Christ and help those in need? Take action, get involved, use your gifts.
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. Complete the quiz HERE and click submit for the quiz to be sent directly to YC. OR
3. Write a short reflection on what you learned.
Chapter 6 - Confirmed in Church
Learn: The Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation increase the love and unity of the Church. Identify how the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist unite us as a People of God. Understand how as the Body of Christ, we are called to care for others. Learn the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Power of Confession: Listen to Fr. Mike discuss the power of Confession. Confession is a place of victory for you and Jesus. The goal of your life is to become a Saint. Confession is the place where Saints are made. Amen!
Music Video: Watch the music video "You Raise Me Up" and/or "Oh Happy Day." Think about forgiveness. What does it mean to you? What does it look like? What does it feel like in your heart? You are a beloved child of God and God's love never ends. Believe it!
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read "Catholic Connection, Love and Mercy" on page 1434 of your CYB. Follow up with reading John 20:19-23 on the same page.
Journal, When I'm Feeling . . . Like I've Totally Screwed Up. In your CYB, turn to page 1774. Locate the section entitled "Like I've Totally Screwed Up." Read the suggested scripture verses that correspond to this feeling. In your journal write about a time when you felt like you screwed up and how these scripture verses support you with that experience.
The Gift Of Knowledge: This gift of the Holy Spirit helps us know what God asks of us and how we should respond.
Action: Make time to experience God's love and mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. God and the Church are always waiting with open arms.
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. Complete the quiz HERE and click submit for the quiz to be sent directly to YC. OR
3. Write a short reflection on what you learned.