​This section is encouraged to be used in other curriculum areas as well, such as Oral Language , Media, the Arts, and Literacy.
seeing it through scripture
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The Eucharist
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While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is My body." And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
Discussion Questions:
What does the bread and wine represent at Mass?
What is another word for covenant?
And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."
Discussion Questions:
What do you think the word Eucharist means?
What are we thankful for in our lives?
Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to "not hunger?"
What does ‘bread of life’ mean to you?
The Beatitudes
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Discussion Questions:
What does spirit mean to you?
What is this ‘kingdom of heaven?
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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Discussion Questions:
When have we been sad?
What does it mean to comfort someone?
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to protect the earth? What are some ways in our school we do this?
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
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Discussion Questions:
When have we done the right thing?
Is it important to tell the truth?
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
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Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to forgive someone?
Tell me about a time where you forgave someone, or they forgave you.
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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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Discussion Question:
Who is someone you love in your life? Why?
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
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Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to be peaceful in our lives? Tell me about a time where you were a peaceful person at school, or at home.
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Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Discussion Questions:
What makes you different from your neigbour? What do you like most about your best friend?
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Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[b] on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to be nice to everyone?
Tell me about a time you did something nice for someone.
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Matthew 14
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Discussion Questions:
What is a gift you have, you’ve shared with others, that shines brightly for everyone to see?
Who is a light in your life?
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.
Discussion Questions:
What do these Fruit of the Holy Spirit mean to you?
What is your favourite Fruit of the Holy Spirit? Why?