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Think About It

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will understand how the moral law of God guides our decisions and actions. They also will understand how studying and following the example of Jesus can help us make better choices. Overview: “The moral law,” according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “is the work of divine Wisdom. Its biblical meaning can be defined as fatherly instruction…. It prescribes for man the ways, the rules of conduct that lead to the promised beatitude; it proscribes

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Take A Seat

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Objective: The middle school youth will understand our call to humility, as well as to respect the dignity of all humans. They also will understand the concept of social justice. Overview: We all know that Jesus came from modest beginnings. The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that: Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family. Simple shepherds were the first witnesses to this event. In this poverty heaven’s glory was made manifest. (525) As we emulate Jesus in our Christian

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Be Prepared!

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will understand the concept of the Parousia, or Second Coming of Jesus Christ, as well as their obligation to continue building God’s Kingdom on earth in anticipation of His return. Overview: In the Nicene Creed, we proclaim that Jesus Christ “will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead.” This second coming, or parousia, will accomplish God’s plan and assure the reign of Jesus as Lord of heaven and earth. As the Catechism of the Catholic

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Don’t Worry

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will understand how God calls us to be in a special type of relationship in which He provides for all our needs and we depend fully on Him. They also will understand ways in which they can deal with their worries and offer them to God. Overview: The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains the Father’s plans for his precious creation: God does not abandon his creatures to themselves. He not only gives them being and existence, but also, and at every moment,

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The Good Samaritan

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will understand what it means to love their neighbor, including their enemy. Overview: The Catechism of the Catholic Church points out that Jesus said to his disciples: “Love one another even as I have loved you.” The apostle St. Paul reminds us of this: “He who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. The commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed

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The Sower

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will understand their obligation to nourish and protect their faith, so that it continually grows and thrives. They also will understand their obligation to spread the message of Jesus and help others grow in their faith. Overview: As Christians, our faith in God is foundational. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Our moral life has its source in faith in God who reveals his love to us. St. Paul speaks of the “obedience of faith” as our

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Firm Foundation

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Objective:
 The goal of this session is to have the middle school youth look at the foundations of their identity and faith. Using the Gospel parable of the two foundations, this session will show the importance of basing our identity, hope and faith on the firm foundation of Christ. This can only be done by choosing to act and live in accordance with His Word. Overview: Throughout Scripture we are presented with a decision, a choice only we can make: live for ourselves or live for God. It is

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Stop It!

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Objective:
 The middle school youth will understand how Jesus used parables to illustrate the relationship between God and man. They will also learn to avoid looking critically at others until they first look critically at themselves. Overview: In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus taught using parables that illustrate the relationship between God and man, and by extension, the ideal relationship of humans with one another. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: Jesus’ invitation to enter his