7th Grade Notebook

77thth Grade E-Notebook Grade E-Notebook

Fr. SteveFr. SteveSt. Joseph/St. Robert SchoolSt. Joseph/St. Robert School

2008-2009 School Year2008-2009 School Year

Scripture: A Portrait of JesusScripture: A Portrait of Jesus

Unit 1: Chapter 3Unit 1: Chapter 3Fr. SteveFr. Steve

““Ignorance of ScriptureIgnorance of Scriptureis ignorance of Christ.”is ignorance of Christ.”

- ST. JEROME- ST. JEROME

Discussion Question:Discussion Question:How Do We Get to Know People?How Do We Get to Know People?

~ Ask questions about Life

~ Find out about history~ Personality/wear/things they have

~ Talk to them

~ Observe them

How Do We Get to Know People?How Do We Get to Know People?

• Introduce self/Talk to themIntroduce self/Talk to them• Asking questionsAsking questions• Contact peopleContact people• DescriptionsDescriptions• Reading about themReading about them

Getting to Know OthersGetting to Know Others

• We come to know others through: We come to know others through: – Personal contactPersonal contact– Reading more about themReading more about them

• With Jesus, we can do both:With Jesus, we can do both:– Get to know Him personallyGet to know Him personally– Get to know Him from His life in ScriptureGet to know Him from His life in Scripture

We can come to know Jesus We can come to know Jesus from the Scripturesfrom the Scriptures

• We can come to know We can come to know aboutabout JesusJesus

• We can come to We can come to knowknow Jesus Jesus

About the ScripturesAbout the Scriptures

• Who wrote them?Who wrote them?– People did, but God inspired themPeople did, but God inspired them

• Where did the stories come from?Where did the stories come from?– Experience; they were stories that were first told Experience; they were stories that were first told

orally then passed downorally then passed down

Using the BibleUsing the Bible• Find: MT 8:23-26Find: MT 8:23-26

–Book, Chapter, Verse(s)Book, Chapter, Verse(s)–Matthew, Chapter 8, Verses 23-26Matthew, Chapter 8, Verses 23-26

MT 8:23-26

• HEGOTINTOABOATANDHISDISCIPLESFOLLOWEDHIMSUDDENLYAVIOLENTSTORMCAMEUPONTHESEASOTHATTHEBOATWASBEINGSWAMPEDBYTHEWAVES

Three Stages of Gospel DevelopmentThree Stages of Gospel Development

• The Life and Teachings of JesusThe Life and Teachings of Jesus

• The Oral TraditionThe Oral Tradition

• The Written WordThe Written Word

““Whisper Down Whisper Down

the Lane”the Lane”

ReviewReviewSt. Jerome said that “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of St. Jerome said that “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of

(1) .” (1) .” With the Bible, With the Bible, (2) _ (2) _

actually wrote the books, but God actually wrote the books, but God (3) (3) them. The them. The

first way the Bible stores were told before they were first way the Bible stores were told before they were

written was by written was by (4) . (4) . The difference The difference

between knowing/knowing about is that knowing someone between knowing/knowing about is that knowing someone

involves _______(5)_______.involves _______(5)_______.

(God, Christ, Personal Contact, Word of Mouth, (God, Christ, Personal Contact, Word of Mouth,

Factual Information, Inspired, People, Aliens)Factual Information, Inspired, People, Aliens)

Christ/Jesus.”Christ/Jesus.” peoplepeople

inspiredinspired

oral/word of mouth.oral/word of mouth.

Personal Contact.Personal Contact.

The Gospels: Knowing about JesusThe Gospels: Knowing about Jesus

• The word “Gospel” means “good news”The word “Gospel” means “good news”– The four accounts of the life and teachings of The four accounts of the life and teachings of

JesusJesus– They are “documents of faith”They are “documents of faith”– Why were they written?Why were they written?

• JN 20:31 “that you may come to believe that Jesus is JN 20:31 “that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in His Name.”belief you may have life in His Name.”

The GospelsThe Gospels

• Not biographies!Not biographies!– More like portraitsMore like portraits

• Each writer was writing to a particular Each writer was writing to a particular audience and chooses what they think are audience and chooses what they think are important for that particular community to important for that particular community to know about Jesusknow about Jesus– This is why each is different in it’s own wayThis is why each is different in it’s own way

Gospel AuthorsGospel Authors

• Not certainNot certain– Names given to the writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Names given to the writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke,

and Johnand John– They are called “evangelists”: “proclaimers of the They are called “evangelists”: “proclaimers of the

good news”good news”

Writing the GospelsWriting the Gospels• When were they written? Not sure, but:When were they written? Not sure, but:

– Mark was probably first and Matthew and Luke Mark was probably first and Matthew and Luke used Mark in writingused Mark in writing

– There is a theory that there was a book of the There is a theory that there was a book of the sayings of Jesus called “Quelle” or “Q” which was sayings of Jesus called “Quelle” or “Q” which was a sort of “quote book” of Jesus’ sayings that they a sort of “quote book” of Jesus’ sayings that they used in writingused in writing

• Synoptic Gospels: literally means “same view”; Synoptic Gospels: literally means “same view”; the Gospels which are alike: MT, MK, LKthe Gospels which are alike: MT, MK, LK

• John has a different style to it: more poetic in John has a different style to it: more poetic in it’s writingit’s writing

Handout:Handout:Gospel LabGospel Lab

Open books to p. 16-Open books to p. 16-17 and check your 17 and check your outlines to reviewoutlines to review

ReviewReview

The word we use which means “Good News” is The word we use which means “Good News” is

______(1)(1)____. This Good News includes the words and ____. This Good News includes the words and

teachings of Jesus.(2) teachings of Jesus.(2) Everything/MuchEverything/Much of what Jesus of what Jesus

said and did is included in them. Three of the said and did is included in them. Three of the

Gospels are so similar they are called the Gospels are so similar they are called the

________(3)(3)____. ____. They are Mark, ____They are Mark, ____(4)(4)____ , and ____ , and

________(5)(5)____.____.

Gospel.Gospel.

MuchMuch

Synoptic GospelsSynoptic Gospels MatthewMatthew

LukeLuke

Gospels: Knowing JesusGospels: Knowing Jesus• God is the author, but people wrote itGod is the author, but people wrote it• Inspiration is the action of God that moves Inspiration is the action of God that moves

people to communicate what God wants people to communicate what God wants made known, using what they knowmade known, using what they know– BackgroundBackground– CultureCulture– LanguageLanguage– StyleStyle

• The Gospels then help us to get to know Jesus The Gospels then help us to get to know Jesus personallypersonally

Inspired Books

• Acts of the ApostlesActs of the Apostles– Describes the early Christian communityDescribes the early Christian community– 22ndnd Volume of Luke Volume of Luke– Describes how Peter, Paul, and other disciples Describes how Peter, Paul, and other disciples

founded the first communitiesfounded the first communities• Letters (Epistles)Letters (Epistles)

– They were probably written before Acts and even They were probably written before Acts and even some of the Gospelssome of the Gospels

– They apply the message of Jesus to everyday lifeThey apply the message of Jesus to everyday life

Revelation

• Also called the “Apocalypse”Also called the “Apocalypse”• Not scary!Not scary!• Written in “code” and “symbols”Written in “code” and “symbols”• Helps us see the battle between Good and EvilHelps us see the battle between Good and Evil

Re-Telling a Story

• You will be assigned a parable from ScriptureYou will be assigned a parable from Scripture• BrieflyBriefly outline how you would tell that story outline how you would tell that story

to people todayto people today– Change words, phrases, etc. but not the whole Change words, phrases, etc. but not the whole

storystory

The World Jesus Lived InThe World Jesus Lived In


Palestine: The Land and It’s LeadersPalestine: The Land and It’s Leaders

• Why Palestine?Why Palestine?– At the time, the center of the worldAt the time, the center of the world– Modern civilization is thought to have started Modern civilization is thought to have started

herehere

• Palestine = “Holy Land” or “Israel”Palestine = “Holy Land” or “Israel”– Israel: name given to Jacob; called this after his Israel: name given to Jacob; called this after his

timetime

The Land of PalestineThe Land of Palestine

• Two Major bodies of waterTwo Major bodies of water– Sea of GalileeSea of Galilee– Dead SeaDead Sea

• The Jordan River connects themThe Jordan River connects them

• North = GalileeNorth = Galilee• South = Samaria & JudeaSouth = Samaria & Judea

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NazarethNazareth• Location where Jesus grew upLocation where Jesus grew up

– Mary & Joseph lived here at the time of the Mary & Joseph lived here at the time of the AnnunciationAnnunciation

– Remember: Mary & Joseph had to travel to Remember: Mary & Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem in order to be “enrolled” (census) Bethlehem in order to be “enrolled” (census) during the time of Jesus’ birth so they travelled to during the time of Jesus’ birth so they travelled to BethlehemBethlehem• As we will see, it was quite a journey!As we will see, it was quite a journey!

• This is also where most of Jesus’ ministry was This is also where most of Jesus’ ministry was performedperformed

GalileeGalilee• EnvironmentEnvironment

– Green & mountainousGreen & mountainous– Freshwater Sea of Galilee (AKA: Lake Freshwater Sea of Galilee (AKA: Lake

Gennesareth)Gennesareth)– Mount Hermon is located just NorthMount Hermon is located just North

• Mostly rural areaMostly rural area– However, a major trade route was buildingHowever, a major trade route was building

• Greco-Roman culture was presentGreco-Roman culture was present• Most Galillean Jews were originally non-JewsMost Galillean Jews were originally non-Jews

– Therefore, Judeans looked down on themTherefore, Judeans looked down on them

SamariaSamaria• ““Roll up the windows, hunny!”Roll up the windows, hunny!”

– Jewish people avoided this area when travellingJewish people avoided this area when travelling

• The people were considered heretics since The people were considered heretics since they practiced intermarriage and worshipped they practiced intermarriage and worshipped in the Temple on Mount Hermonin the Temple on Mount Hermon

JudeaJudea• EnvironmentEnvironment

– Hot, dry landHot, dry land– Dead Sea is in the EastDead Sea is in the East– Wilderness to the SouthWilderness to the South

• Jerusalem is the CapitalJerusalem is the Capital– Where the kings livedWhere the kings lived– Called the “Holy City” since the Temple was thereCalled the “Holy City” since the Temple was there

• It is sacred to Jews, Christians, and MuslimsIt is sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims

The Political SceneThe Political Scene• Occupied by the Roman EmpireOccupied by the Roman Empire

– Conquered in 63 BCConquered in 63 BC

• Augustus Caesar was ruler in Jesus’ timeAugustus Caesar was ruler in Jesus’ time• Herod the Great was king of Palestine after Herod the Great was king of Palestine after

Jesus’ birthJesus’ birth– Although he was a great leader and rebuilt the Although he was a great leader and rebuilt the

Temple, he is remembered for his cruelty and Temple, he is remembered for his cruelty and killed most of his family out of fear that they killed most of his family out of fear that they would overthrow his rulewould overthrow his rule

The Political Scene (cont’d)The Political Scene (cont’d)• In general, Rome respected Jewish religious In general, Rome respected Jewish religious

practicespractices– Jewish men did not have to serve in the army Jewish men did not have to serve in the army

because their religion did not permit them to mix because their religion did not permit them to mix with Gentiles (non-Jews)with Gentiles (non-Jews)

• The Jewish people resented the presence of The Jewish people resented the presence of Roman troops, the Roman laws, and the Roman troops, the Roman laws, and the Roman taxesRoman taxes– Tax collectors therefore were not liked; Tax collectors therefore were not liked;

“publicans”, they could keep any money they “publicans”, they could keep any money they collected above their quotacollected above their quota

Religious GroupsReligious Groups• PhariseesPharisees

– Middle class JewsMiddle class Jews– Known for love of Torah = the LawKnown for love of Torah = the Law– They preserved the Jewish faith after Jerusalem They preserved the Jewish faith after Jerusalem

was destroyed in 70 ADwas destroyed in 70 AD

• ScribesScribes– The scholarly teachers among the PhariseesThe scholarly teachers among the Pharisees

Religious Groups (cont’d)Religious Groups (cont’d)• SadduceesSadducees

– Wealthy and powerful politicians; many were Wealthy and powerful politicians; many were priestspriests

– They worked closely with Rome and did not They worked closely with Rome and did not believe in resurrection and in adding to the Lawbelieve in resurrection and in adding to the Law

• SanhedrinSanhedrin– Group of 71 Jewish men who served as a supreme Group of 71 Jewish men who served as a supreme

council; the chief priest presided who was not just council; the chief priest presided who was not just a spiritual leader but also a kinga spiritual leader but also a king

– Caiaphas was the high priest who helped put Jesus Caiaphas was the high priest who helped put Jesus to deathto death

Religious Groups (cont’d)Religious Groups (cont’d)• ZealotsZealots

– Freedom fighters who sometimes used violence to Freedom fighters who sometimes used violence to overthrow Rome’s control of Palestineoverthrow Rome’s control of Palestine

• EssenesEssenes– Men unhappy with the way Jewish faith was livedMen unhappy with the way Jewish faith was lived– Seeking a pure life, many withdrew into the desertSeeking a pure life, many withdrew into the desert– There they lived in private communities doing There they lived in private communities doing

penance and waiting for the coming of godpenance and waiting for the coming of god– They died out since they lived out celibacyThey died out since they lived out celibacy

The World Jesus Lived InThe World Jesus Lived In


Review “Religious Review “Religious Groups” Section of Groups” Section of

text and outlinetext and outline

Which of these groups was known as Which of these groups was known as a “scholarly group” of Pharisees?a “scholarly group” of Pharisees?

• A.) EssenesA.) Essenes• B.) ZealotsB.) Zealots• C.) LevitesC.) Levites• D.) ____________D.) ____________

Which of these groups was known for Which of these groups was known for their love of the Torah?their love of the Torah?

• A.) SadduceesA.) Sadducees• B.) PhariseesB.) Pharisees• C.) LevitesC.) Levites• D.) ____________D.) ____________

Which of these groups was known as Which of these groups was known as a “rebel” group or “freedom a “rebel” group or “freedom

fighters”?fighters”?

• A.) LevitesA.) Levites• B.) ScribesB.) Scribes• C.) EssenesC.) Essenes• D.) ____________D.) ____________

Which of these groups was a group of Which of these groups was a group of 71 Jewish men who served as a 71 Jewish men who served as a

supreme council?supreme council?

• A.) ZealotsA.) Zealots• B.) PhariseesB.) Pharisees• C.) SanhedrinC.) Sanhedrin• D.) ____________D.) ____________

Which of these groups were known as Which of these groups were known as wealthy and powerful politicians; wealthy and powerful politicians;

many of which were priests?many of which were priests?

• A.) ZealotsA.) Zealots• B.) PhariseesB.) Pharisees• C.) SadduceesC.) Sadducees• D.) ____________D.) ____________

Answers:Answers:


• A.) EssenesA.) Essenes• B.) ZealotsB.) Zealots• C.) LevitesC.) Levites• D.) ____________D.) ____________


• D.) D.) ScribesScribes____________

Which of these groups was known for Which of these groups was known for their love of the Torah?their love of the Torah?

• A.) SadduceesA.) Sadducees• B.) PhariseesB.) Pharisees• C.) LevitesC.) Levites• D.) ____________D.) ____________



• A.) LevitesA.) Levites• B.) ScribesB.) Scribes• C.) EssenesC.) Essenes• D.) ____________D.) ____________



• D.) D.) ZealotsZealots__________

Which of these groups was a group of Which of these groups was a group of 71 Jewish men who served as a 71 Jewish men who served as a

supreme council?supreme council?

• A.) ZealotsA.) Zealots• B.) PhariseesB.) Pharisees• C.) SanhedrinC.) Sanhedrin• D.) ____________D.) ____________

Which of these groups were known as Which of these groups were known as wealthy and powerful politicians; wealthy and powerful politicians;

many of which were priests?many of which were priests?

• A.) ZealotsA.) Zealots• B.) PhariseesB.) Pharisees• C.) SadduceesC.) Sadducees• D.) ____________D.) ____________

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Jesus’ ReligionJesus’ Religion• Jesus was JewishJesus was Jewish• Jewish prayer often included the “Shemah”Jewish prayer often included the “Shemah”

– ““Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deut. 6:4-5and with all your strength.” Deut. 6:4-5

• MezuzahMezuzah– Small case on the right doorpost that held a copy Small case on the right doorpost that held a copy

of the Shemahof the Shemah

The TempleThe Temple• The symbol of the Jewish faith; the only place The symbol of the Jewish faith; the only place

where sacrifices were madewhere sacrifices were made• Everyone who was able travelled there for Everyone who was able travelled there for

three occasions a year:three occasions a year:– Passover, Pentecost, & Feast of TabernaclesPassover, Pentecost, & Feast of Tabernacles

• Large and Majestic BuildingLarge and Majestic Building– 20 men were needed to open one gate20 men were needed to open one gate– 20,000 people worked there20,000 people worked there– The “Wailing Wall” still exists; the only remaining The “Wailing Wall” still exists; the only remaining

wallwall

The SabbathThe Sabbath• The Lord’s DayThe Lord’s Day

– Day of strict restDay of strict rest

• Services are held at local synagoguesServices are held at local synagogues– Town centers of prayer, education, and social life Town centers of prayer, education, and social life

for Jewsfor Jews

• Unclean for WorshipUnclean for Worship– Touching the sick or deceased, dealing with Touching the sick or deceased, dealing with

Gentiles, touching forbidden foods (pork)Gentiles, touching forbidden foods (pork)– Required ritual washing before prayerRequired ritual washing before prayer

Review “Jesus’ Review “Jesus’ Religion” Section Religion” Section

of textof text

Review QuizReview Quiz

““Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God, Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord ___the Lord ___(1)(1)____! Therefore, you ____! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all shall love the Lord, your God, with all your ___your ___(2)(2)____, and with all your ____, and with all your ______(3)(3)____, and with all your ____, and with all your ______(4)(4)____.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5____.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5

The name of this prayer is the The name of this prayer is the ____(5)(5)__.__.

alonealone

heartheart

soulsoul

strengthstrength

Shema(h)Shema(h)

Jesus’ Religion – ReviewJesus’ Religion – Review• ““Shema(h)” PrayerShema(h)” Prayer

– ““Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deut. 6:4-5and with all your strength.” Deut. 6:4-5

• MezuzahMezuzah– Small case on the right doorpost that held a copy Small case on the right doorpost that held a copy

of the Shemahof the Shemah

The Temple – ReviewThe Temple – Review• The symbol of the Jewish faith; the only place The symbol of the Jewish faith; the only place

where sacrifices were madewhere sacrifices were made• Everyone who was able travelled there for Everyone who was able travelled there for

three occasions a year:three occasions a year:– Passover, Pentecost, & Feast of TabernaclesPassover, Pentecost, & Feast of Tabernacles

• Large and Majestic BuildingLarge and Majestic Building

The Sabbath – ReviewThe Sabbath – Review• Sabbath: The Lord’s DaySabbath: The Lord’s Day

– Day of strict restDay of strict rest

• Services are held at local synagoguesServices are held at local synagogues– Town centers of prayer, education, and social life Town centers of prayer, education, and social life

for Jewsfor Jews

• Unclean for WorshipUnclean for Worship– Touching the sick or deceased, dealing with Touching the sick or deceased, dealing with

Gentiles, touching forbidden foods (pork)Gentiles, touching forbidden foods (pork)– Required ritual washing before prayerRequired ritual washing before prayer

Major Jewish FeastsMajor Jewish Feasts• PassoverPassover

– Commemorates the ExodusCommemorates the Exodus– A special meal is eaten during which its story is A special meal is eaten during which its story is

retoldretold

• PentecostPentecost– Celebration of the 10 Commandments and giving Celebration of the 10 Commandments and giving

thanks for the harvestthanks for the harvest

Feasts (cont’d)• Tabernacles (Sukkot)Tabernacles (Sukkot)

– In the fallIn the fall– Recalls the time when the Israelites lived in the Recalls the time when the Israelites lived in the

desert in boothsdesert in booths– Some make booths outside their homes and live in Some make booths outside their homes and live in

them during the 7 or 8 days of the feastthem during the 7 or 8 days of the feast• Rosh HashanahRosh Hashanah

– Jewish New YearJewish New Year– Celebrated by prayer and solemnity and begins a Celebrated by prayer and solemnity and begins a

10 day period of reflection10 day period of reflection

Feasts (cont’d)• Yom KippurYom Kippur

– Most sacred day of the yearMost sacred day of the year– The “Day of Atonement”The “Day of Atonement”– Day of fasting and repentanceDay of fasting and repentance

• HanukkahHanukkah– Near ChristmasNear Christmas– Feast of OilFeast of Oil– Remembrance of a time when the lamp was lit for Remembrance of a time when the lamp was lit for

eight dayseight days

Daily Life in PalestineDaily Life in Palestine• Houses made of clay bricks or stone with a dirt Houses made of clay bricks or stone with a dirt

floorfloor• Men were tradesmen or fishermenMen were tradesmen or fishermen• Women were homemakersWomen were homemakers• Clothing was simpleClothing was simple• Boys went to synagogue schoolBoys went to synagogue school• Girls were taught by their mothersGirls were taught by their mothers• Marriages were prearrangedMarriages were prearranged

Daily Life in Palestine (cont’d)Daily Life in Palestine (cont’d)• EntertainmentEntertainment

– No public entertainment since the Gentiles were No public entertainment since the Gentiles were therethere

• Life revolves around prayer and religious Life revolves around prayer and religious celebrationscelebrations

• Weddings lasted several daysWeddings lasted several days• DiningDining

– Seated on the ground, no utensils, simple foodsSeated on the ground, no utensils, simple foods

• Language: Aramaic, some Hebrew, and GreekLanguage: Aramaic, some Hebrew, and Greek

Chapter 10The Parables – Stories Jesus Told

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Living in the LightLiving in the Light

• Jesus called Himself the “Light of the World”Jesus called Himself the “Light of the World”– He shows us the right path in life & helps us to see He shows us the right path in life & helps us to see

where we are goingwhere we are going

• His teachings are the truth that light our way to His teachings are the truth that light our way to the Fatherthe Father

• If we follow His teachingsIf we follow His teachings

Teachings of Twenty CenturiesTeachings of Twenty Centuries

• Jesus commissioned His Apostles to teach the Jesus commissioned His Apostles to teach the Good News to all nationsGood News to all nations

• EvangelizationEvangelization – sharing the Good News of – sharing the Good News of salvation we have received from Jesus Christ; salvation we have received from Jesus Christ; it is directed both to those who do not know it is directed both to those who do not know Jesus and to those who have become Jesus and to those who have become indifferent about Himindifferent about Him

• The Church uses Creeds or “Professions of The Church uses Creeds or “Professions of Faith” to help teach us about the Good NewsFaith” to help teach us about the Good News

Teachings of Twenty CenturiesTeachings of Twenty Centuries

• MagisteriumMagisterium – the teaching authority of the – the teaching authority of the Church; the pope in union with the bishopsChurch; the pope in union with the bishops– DoctrineDoctrine – a belief the church holds and teaches – a belief the church holds and teaches

– DogmaDogma – a doctrine which is officially defined by – a doctrine which is officially defined by the Church as a truth revealed by God, an article of the Church as a truth revealed by God, an article of faith for Catholicsfaith for Catholics• ““All Dogmas are Doctrines; but not all Doctrines are All Dogmas are Doctrines; but not all Doctrines are

Dogmas”Dogmas”

Stories that TeachStories that Teach• Jesus used stories about the stuff of everyday Jesus used stories about the stuff of everyday

life to teach about God’s kingdomlife to teach about God’s kingdom– Sowers and seeds, fisherman and nets, shepherds, Sowers and seeds, fisherman and nets, shepherds,

thieves, and yeastthieves, and yeast

• He spoke about ordinary things in an He spoke about ordinary things in an extraordinary wayextraordinary way

• ParableParable – a story that Jesus told us to show us – a story that Jesus told us to show us what the Kingdom of God is like; they present what the Kingdom of God is like; they present images drawn from everyday life to help us to images drawn from everyday life to help us to make connectionsmake connections

Kingdom ParablesKingdom Parables

• Jesus often proclaimed the Kingdom of God Jesus often proclaimed the Kingdom of God using parables which is already present but using parables which is already present but not yet fullynot yet fully

• They help give us insight into what God’s They help give us insight into what God’s Kingdom is likeKingdom is like

Elements of ParablesElements of Parables

The ParablesThe Parables• A A “Parable”“Parable” is is “an elaborate “an elaborate

story Jesus used to teach story Jesus used to teach about the Kingdom of God about the Kingdom of God that inspires others to think that inspires others to think about their meaning”about their meaning”

Assignment: “Modern Day Parable”Assignment: “Modern Day Parable”• Purpose: write a parable to Ms. Clark’s Fourth Purpose: write a parable to Ms. Clark’s Fourth

Grade Class using images popular in today’s Grade Class using images popular in today’s culture to explain a teaching of Jesus/The culture to explain a teaching of Jesus/The ChurchChurch

• Format: in class skitFormat: in class skit• Each group will choose at random a parable to Each group will choose at random a parable to

rewrite and then present their skit to the class rewrite and then present their skit to the class on an assigned dayon an assigned day

ReviewReview

ReviewReview_____(1)_____ are _____(1)_____ are “elaborate stories Jesus used “elaborate stories Jesus used to teach us”to teach us” that use elaborate images to help us that use elaborate images to help us think about some sort of lesson. Other ways we are think about some sort of lesson. Other ways we are taught include ____(2)____ or taught include ____(2)____ or “professions of “professions of faith”faith” one of which was one of which was “written by the Apostles”“written by the Apostles”. . Often the ____(3)____ or Often the ____(3)____ or “teaching authority of “teaching authority of the Church”the Church” issues issues “decrees”“decrees” on general topics of on general topics of faith and morals called ____(4)_____. Of these faith and morals called ____(4)_____. Of these decrees, some are considered decrees, some are considered “definitive “definitive teachings”teachings” and get the special name of ___(5)___. and get the special name of ___(5)___.

ParablesParables

CreedsCreeds

MagisteriumMagisterium

DogmaDogma

doctrinedoctrine

Miracles:Miracles:Signs Jesus WorkedSigns Jesus Worked

Chapter 11Chapter 11

MiraclesMiracles

• Miracles vs. MagicMiracles vs. Magic– Miracles: “extraordinary signs of God’s power Miracles: “extraordinary signs of God’s power

working through Jesus in response to someone’s working through Jesus in response to someone’s need”need”

– Magic: “an illusion; something appears to become Magic: “an illusion; something appears to become something else”something else”

Miracles Make SenseMiracles Make Sense

• The universe is filled with marvelous events The universe is filled with marvelous events and mysteriesand mysteries– Natural wondersNatural wonders

• Through miracles, God “breaks into our world Through miracles, God “breaks into our world even more dramatically”even more dramatically”– This is how miracles are like parables: they each This is how miracles are like parables: they each

teach us something using our sensesteach us something using our senses• Miracles are another way that Jesus teaches Miracles are another way that Jesus teaches

us about Himselfus about Himself

Acts That TeachActs That Teach

• Jesus’ miracles teach us that He is the Holy OneJesus’ miracles teach us that He is the Holy One– He is Goodness, Mercy, and LifeHe is Goodness, Mercy, and Life

• The miracle stories show Him as Lord over The miracle stories show Him as Lord over nature, sin, sickness, Satan, and deathnature, sin, sickness, Satan, and death– Some thought that suffering and sin were the result of Some thought that suffering and sin were the result of

personal sinpersonal sin

• Original Sin: “the sin of Adam and Eve”Original Sin: “the sin of Adam and Eve”– What gives us our ”human condition”: imperfectionWhat gives us our ”human condition”: imperfection

Acts That TeachActs That Teach• The Miracles teach us some of the same lessons The Miracles teach us some of the same lessons

as the parablesas the parables– When Jesus healed on the Sabbath and touched When Jesus healed on the Sabbath and touched

unclean people, he showed that the law of love unclean people, he showed that the law of love surpasses all human lawssurpasses all human laws

– When He worked miracles for the outcasts, He When He worked miracles for the outcasts, He showed that the kingdom of God is for allshowed that the kingdom of God is for all

– When He showed pity for all, He showed God’s When He showed pity for all, He showed God’s compassion and lovecompassion and love

• The miracles also teach us about faith; Jesus did The miracles also teach us about faith; Jesus did them so that we would believe in Him and His them so that we would believe in Him and His FatherFather

Miracles StoriesMiracles Stories

• Many people become Disciples because of His Many people become Disciples because of His miraclesmiracles– They either watched someone else being healedThey either watched someone else being healed– Or they themselves were healedOr they themselves were healed

• St. PaulSt. Paul

ReviewReview• Miracles: “extraordinary signs of God’s power Miracles: “extraordinary signs of God’s power

working through Jesus in response to working through Jesus in response to someone’s need”someone’s need”

• Through them, God “breaks into our world”Through them, God “breaks into our world”• They often teach us about God’s They often teach us about God’s

power/authoritypower/authority– Power over naturePower over nature– Power over sin and deathPower over sin and death

• They often teach us about faith: Jesus did them They often teach us about faith: Jesus did them so that we would believe in Him and His Fatherso that we would believe in Him and His Father

A Man For OthersA Man For Others

• Compassion is pity of sympathy for others Compassion is pity of sympathy for others who are suffering and a desire to relieve their who are suffering and a desire to relieve their painpain– Possibly even to suffer in their placePossibly even to suffer in their place

• Jesus has the same compassion for us todayJesus has the same compassion for us today– He wants us to turn to Him with faith when we are He wants us to turn to Him with faith when we are

suffering; often He saves us through anothersuffering; often He saves us through another

A Burst of MiraclesA Burst of MiraclesPassage Power over… How Christ

Showed Compassion

Who Showed Faith

Catch of Fish

Blind BartimaeusCenturion's SlavePossessed Boy

Widow’s Son

PassagePassage Power over…Power over… How Christ How Christ Showed Showed CompassionCompassion

Who Showed Who Showed FaithFaith

Royal Official’s Royal Official’s Son (JN4:46-54)Son (JN4:46-54)

Ten Lepers Ten Lepers (LK17:11-19)(LK17:11-19)

Blind Man at Blind Man at Jericho Jericho (MT20:29-34)(MT20:29-34)

Sick Man at Sheep Sick Man at Sheep Pool (JN5:1-9)Pool (JN5:1-9)

Demoniac Demoniac (MK1:23-28(MK1:23-28

Deaf Man Deaf Man (MK7:31-37(MK7:31-37

Walking on Water Walking on Water (MK6:45-52)(MK6:45-52)

ReviewReview• Miracles: “extraordinary signs of God’s power Miracles: “extraordinary signs of God’s power

working through Jesus in response to someone’s working through Jesus in response to someone’s need”need”

• Through them, God “breaks into our world”Through them, God “breaks into our world”• They often teach us about God’s power/authority They often teach us about God’s power/authority

over nature, sin/death, etc.over nature, sin/death, etc.• They often teach us about faith: Jesus did them so They often teach us about faith: Jesus did them so

that we would believe in Him and His Fatherthat we would believe in Him and His Father• Compassion is pity of sympathy for others who are Compassion is pity of sympathy for others who are

suffering and a desire to relieve their painsuffering and a desire to relieve their pain• Jesus has the same compassion for us todayJesus has the same compassion for us today

Match the Parable with the LessonMatch the Parable with the Lesson

• The ParalyticThe Paralytic• The Wedding Feast The Wedding Feast

at Canaat Cana• The Daughter of The Daughter of

JairusJairus• The Possessed Man The Possessed Man

and the Swineand the Swine• Stilling a StormStilling a Storm

• Mary can intercede for us Mary can intercede for us with her Son.with her Son.

• Jesus wants us to have deep Jesus wants us to have deep faith in him.faith in him.

• The faith of friends can The faith of friends can result in a miracle for result in a miracle for someone.someone.

• Jesus wants us to spread the Jesus wants us to spread the news of what he’s done for news of what he’s done for us.us.

• We can trust Jesus to bring We can trust Jesus to bring us back to life someday.us back to life someday.

The Sacraments: The Sacraments: All Access to the FatherAll Access to the Father

What Does it Mean to Have What Does it Mean to Have “All Access”?“All Access”?

The Sacraments – “All Access”The Sacraments – “All Access”

• Having “all access” means that we get to Having “all access” means that we get to experience something in a new and more experience something in a new and more intimate wayintimate way– Ephesians 2:17-18 – “He came and preached Ephesians 2:17-18 – “He came and preached

peace to you who were far off and peace to those peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near, for through him we both have who were near, for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” access in one Spirit to the Father.”

The Sacraments – “All Access”The Sacraments – “All Access”

• Through the person of Christ (in the Paschal Through the person of Christ (in the Paschal Mystery), God the Father accomplishes what He has Mystery), God the Father accomplishes what He has willed from the beginning: for us to be one with Him; willed from the beginning: for us to be one with Him; something that was jeopardized by the sin of Adam something that was jeopardized by the sin of Adam and Eve and that continues to be jeopardized by our and Eve and that continues to be jeopardized by our sinful actionssinful actions

• Through His life and death, Jesus gives us the chance Through His life and death, Jesus gives us the chance to be in heaven with God the Father; therefore He to be in heaven with God the Father; therefore He gives us “access to the Father”gives us “access to the Father”

What Are The Sacraments?What Are The Sacraments?

• The Sacraments are:The Sacraments are:• Outward signsOutward signs

• Instituted by ChristInstituted by Christ

• To give GraceTo give Grace• Spiritual gift from God to help us and give us strengthSpiritual gift from God to help us and give us strength

• Christ gives us the Sacraments so that we can Christ gives us the Sacraments so that we can be close to God our Fatherbe close to God our Father

• ““The Son exists to bring us to the Father”The Son exists to bring us to the Father”

““Outward Signs”Outward Signs”

• The Sacraments are performed by the actions The Sacraments are performed by the actions of a minster; they are visible, tangible signs; of a minster; they are visible, tangible signs; we can experience them in some way with our we can experience them in some way with our sensessenses

““Instituted by Christ”Instituted by Christ”

• Every sacrament was instituted by Christ Every sacrament was instituted by Christ Himself Himself (CCC 1114)(CCC 1114)

““to Give Grace”to Give Grace”

• It is through the sacraments that we It is through the sacraments that we encounter Jesus Christ in a most intimate wayencounter Jesus Christ in a most intimate way

• Trinitarian movement: “Jesus Christ brings us Trinitarian movement: “Jesus Christ brings us to the Father through the power of the Holy to the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit”Spirit”

• Grace is God's spiritual gift to us that helps us Grace is God's spiritual gift to us that helps us and gives us strengthand gives us strength

Why do we need the Sacraments?Why do we need the Sacraments?

• Before the fall of Adam and Eve, the Before the fall of Adam and Eve, the relationship between man and God was relationship between man and God was unstained and was not in need of a means of unstained and was not in need of a means of salvation; after the fall, there is a need for salvation; after the fall, there is a need for salvation; God has willed now that the salvation; God has willed now that the sacraments become the “best and wisest” sacraments become the “best and wisest” means for our salvationmeans for our salvation

Review – “All Access” IntroductionReview – “All Access” Introduction

• What do we mean by “All Access?What do we mean by “All Access?– The Sacraments give us “access” to the Father The Sacraments give us “access” to the Father

through the person of Jesus with the help of the through the person of Jesus with the help of the Holy SpiritHoly Spirit

• What is a “Sacrament”?What is a “Sacrament”?– Outward signsOutward signs– Instituted by ChristInstituted by Christ– To give graceTo give grace

Section One:Section One:The Sacraments of InitiationThe Sacraments of Initiation

• ““The sacraments of Christian initiation - The sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist - lay Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist - lay the the foundations foundations of every Christian life. of every Christian life.

• Receiving the Sacraments is like being fed in Receiving the Sacraments is like being fed in life; the grace that we receive gives us life like life; the grace that we receive gives us life like foodfood

Sacraments of InitiationSacraments of Initiation

• Each is unique and yet interconnectedEach is unique and yet interconnected– The faithful are born anew by Baptism, The faithful are born anew by Baptism, – strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, – and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal

life. life.

• We “receive in increasing measure the We “receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity."toward the perfection of charity."

Sacramental TermsSacramental Terms• ““Character” – a sacrament that gives us an Character” – a sacrament that gives us an

invisible, permanent mark on our souls; we invisible, permanent mark on our souls; we can receive them only oncecan receive them only once

• ““Minister” – person who perform the Minister” – person who perform the Sacrament; but the grace always comes from Sacrament; but the grace always comes from God Himself!God Himself!

• Matter – “the stuff that we need for the Matter – “the stuff that we need for the sacrament to give us grace”sacrament to give us grace”

• Form – “the actions we need to perform for Form – “the actions we need to perform for the sacrament to give us grace”the sacrament to give us grace”

Baptism

What is Baptism?What is Baptism?

• Catechism 1213: “Holy Baptism is the basis of Catechism 1213: “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.”” regeneration through water in the word.””

Breaking it Down…Breaking it Down…• A Character Sacrament of Initiation which A Character Sacrament of Initiation which

removes Original and Actual Sinremoves Original and Actual Sin• Baptism is the “gateway Sacrament”; by Baptism is the “gateway Sacrament”; by

receiving it, we can have salvationreceiving it, we can have salvation– We can also receive the other sacramentsWe can also receive the other sacraments

• In it we areIn it we are– Freed from SinFreed from Sin– Reborn as children of GodReborn as children of God– We become members of the Body of ChristWe become members of the Body of Christ– We are made sharers in His mission We are made sharers in His mission

Three “Kinds” of BaptismThree “Kinds” of Baptism

• Sacramental BaptismSacramental Baptism

• Baptism by Desire Baptism by Desire (CCC 1260)(CCC 1260)

• Baptism by Blood Baptism by Blood (CCC 1258)(CCC 1258)

Who are the “Ministers” of the Who are the “Ministers” of the Sacrament?Sacrament?

• Ordinary: any Ordained member of the Clergy: Ordinary: any Ordained member of the Clergy: Deacon, Priest, or BishopDeacon, Priest, or Bishop

• Extraordinary: anyone!Extraordinary: anyone!– Anyone can Baptize in an emergency if they Anyone can Baptize in an emergency if they

desires to do what the Church would want and desires to do what the Church would want and they use water and the Trinitarian Formula (“I they use water and the Trinitarian Formula (“I Baptize you in the Name of the Father…”)Baptize you in the Name of the Father…”)

Matter/FormMatter/Form

• The Matter, or stuff, of Baptism is the triple The Matter, or stuff, of Baptism is the triple pouring of or immersion into Waterpouring of or immersion into Water

• The Form of Baptism is the Trinitarian Formula The Form of Baptism is the Trinitarian Formula with the words “I Baptize you in the name of with the words “I Baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”Spirit”

Purposes of BaptismPurposes of Baptism

• The removal of sin: both Original and ActualThe removal of sin: both Original and Actual• To welcome the recipient into the Community To welcome the recipient into the Community

of the Church (Catholic/Christian)of the Church (Catholic/Christian)

Rite of BaptismRite of Baptism

• Rite of Reception of the ChildRite of Reception of the Child– Naming of ChildNaming of Child– Parents and Godparents acceptance of Parents and Godparents acceptance of

responsibilityresponsibility– Giving of the Sign of the CrossGiving of the Sign of the Cross


• Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Word – at least one Gospel is read and a homily is at least one Gospel is read and a homily is

preachedpreached– the Intercessions are presentedthe Intercessions are presented– the Litany of the Saints is recitedthe Litany of the Saints is recited


• Prayer of ExorcismPrayer of Exorcism• Anointing Before Baptism: the child is Anointing Before Baptism: the child is

anointed with the Oil of Catechumensanointed with the Oil of Catechumens• The Sacrament Itself (pouring of the water) is The Sacrament Itself (pouring of the water) is

celebratedcelebrated


• Anointing with ChrismAnointing with Chrism• Clothing with the white garmentClothing with the white garment• The handing of the lit candleThe handing of the lit candle• ““Ephphatha” prayer over the ears and mouthEphphatha” prayer over the ears and mouth• The Concluding RiteThe Concluding Rite

– Lord’s PrayerLord’s Prayer– 3 prayers of blessing 3 prayers of blessing – dismissaldismissal

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