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Faith Family Activities: June

Celebration: End of Year Beatitude: Living the Beatitudes through the summer — and life! Works of Mercy: Practicing the Works of Mercy throughout the summer — and life! Commandment: Tenth Service Learning: Keep the summer needs of others in mind Level: K-8 Download Faith Family Activities: June Examination of Conscience: 10 Commandments Examination of Conscience:…

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Parables in Bloom: The Unmerciful Servant

Remember: Match the speaker with the quote to recall the parable Understand: Short answer to display understanding Apply: In a group, perform a skit of the parable using the script provided Analyze: Analyzing and reflecting on why some actions are harder to forgive than others Evaluate: Evaluating why forgiveness is important, why Jesus asks us to forgive, and…

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Science Through Our Faith: Planting Seeds of Faith

3-5-ETS1-3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. Students will: Read and discuss Jesus’ Parable of the Sower Make connections between the parable and their own faith that is growing within them Plant seeds…

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Parables in Bloom: The Sheep and the Goats

Remember: Connect the “needs” with the “good deeds” to complete the parable Understand: Explain what Jesus’ message is in this parable Apply: Respond to different hypothetical situations with how Jesus would want you to respond Analyze: Write a song or poem retelling, describing, or inspired by the parable Evaluate: Opinion Writing- Is it fair that…

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Parables in Bloom: The Lost Sheep

Remember: Answer questions to recall the parable Understand: Matching to display understanding of the symbols in the parable Apply: Sketch a comic of the parable Analyze: Writing to relate a personal experience to the parable Evaluate: Authoring a new ending to the parable and evaluating how it changes Jesus’ message Create: Be God’s shepherd and write…

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Parables in Bloom: The Lamp

Remember: Retell what the parable is about Understand: Categorize actions that “share your light with others” or “not share your life with others” Apply: Illustrate self with good deeds and positive qualities shining off Analyze: Use a Bible or perform a WebQuest to find another verse about “light” then compare and contrast with the parable…

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Writing Prompts: I Will Rise

Bullying prevention is the topic of this writing prompt. Students will identify bullying behavior as stemming from insecurities, how they can be mindful of their own, and create a plan for prevention.  Level: 6-8 Download Writing Prompts: I Will Rise…

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Writing Prompts: Be Quick to Listen

We are called by God to listen, but it can be a challenge when we want to help friends and loved ones. This writing activity can be used to reflect on student’s active listening skills. Level: 6-8 Download Writing Prompts: Be Quick to Listen…

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Writing Prompts: Love Your Neighbor

It is hard to choose kindness when people around you are not making that same choice. In this writing prompt, students reflect on self respect and loving their neighbor even when it is a challenge. Level: 3-5 Download Writing Prompt: Love Your Neighbor…

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