One Person’s Decision Chapter 2 “Morality, Life in Christ” Series
Begins with the Gospels/Evangelist and the Symbols and meanings.
Matthew is represented by the Man, Mark by the Lion, Luke by the Calf, and John by the Eagle. Matthew is the man because he begins with a genealogy; Mark is the lion, roaring in the desert with prophetic power; Luke is the ox, because he begins with temple sacrifice; and John is the eagle, flying heavenwards like the divine Word.
Gospel of Mark is introduced. Cost and rewards of discipleship.
We talked about the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) a Mexican Celebration of all the souls that died. They set up an “altar” with a statue of Mary, flowers, and pictures of loved ones that have passed. We did the prayer service above and each student remembered someone from his or her family that has died.
Handout for Halloween, All Saints and All Souls Days:
Last week we talked about Noah and the flood, Abram and Sarah and their son Issac.
God made a covenant(a sacred promise) with Noah:
Genesis 9:15 I will remember my covenant between me and you and every living creature—every mortal being—so that the waters will never again become a flood to destroy every mortal being.
God made a covenant with Abram and changed his name to Abraham:
Abraham and Issac
Genesis 17:5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I am making you the father of a multitude of nations.
Genesis17:7 I will maintain my covenant between me and you and your descendants after you throughout the ages as an everlasting covenant, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you…. and I will be their God.
“I will be your God if you will be my people”
God still makes that covenant with us today.
Abraham’s son, Issac married Rebbecca. The had two sons Esau and Jacob. Esau was a hunter and good cook, Jacob was a Shepherd of Sheep. Jacob inherited the land and rights of his father Isaac.
Jacob, (also known as “Israel”), had 12 sons. They would be the 12 tribes of the nation Israel.
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, Benjamin, Dan, Asher
Old Testament and the story of Joseph.
Joseph’s brothers were jealous of him and did a horrible thing to Joseph. But, God used this misfortune to save the nation of Israel from starvation many years later.
If you have access to the “Joseph King of Dreams” by Dreamworks (DVD), we will be playing parts of the movie this week. Finish “Be like Joseph” puzzle the “Law of Love” and “Gods Covenant” Worksheets (below).
Examples of Mass from The Ordination to the Order of the Priesthood of Donald Haugh Bender, Jr. and Ryan Patrick Fischer. This took place on June 6, 2015 at St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, PA. It is a great way for the students look at our Harrisburg Diocese Cathedral and see our Bishop Gainer.
Introductory Rite,
Greeting
Penitential Act
Gloria
Collect
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
Homily
Profession of Faith
Prayer of the Faithful
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the Altar and Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer
Communion Rite
The Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Breaking of the Bread
Holy Communion
Concluding Rites
Blessing
Dismissal
Review: Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, Gospels, Epistles.
