Teens – and adults – are being swallowed up and spit out by a secular humanist, morally relativist culture. People have forgotten a fundamental truth about sin: namely, that God did not give Adam and Eve the right to decide what was good and evil (subjective); in His mercy, He gave them the right to choose between good and evil (objective).
The goal of this Life Night is to help the teens understand the reality of sin in this world and the effects it has on the world. This night will better equip the teens to fight the battle against sin and evil. This night will also look at how God’s mercy and love is stronger than sin. finally, this night will challenge the teens to follow the example of Christ and choose God over sin.
Goal: The goal of this Life Night is to introduce the semester on morality. This night will also help the teens understand God’s desire for our happiness and freedom. The night will challenge the teens to see God’s law as a way to help us live in His freedom and not as a hindrance to our freedom. About this Night: This night marks the beginning of the morality Semester. God desires that we would live as He created us, free and loving. This night will look at what law means for our lives; law
I noticed that my two middle school aged sons had transformed the palm leaves handed to them when entering Mass into “Palm Crosses.” I asked why they always make crosses out of the palms on Palm Sunday? The reply was one that got me thinking about Holy Week. They looked at me and said, “Dad, we take the crosses home and put them up on our bedroom wall so we can remember Jesus every day.” Ah, the simplicity of the answer reminded me of what Holy Week is supposed to be about–contemplating Jesus and His Passion!
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The goal of this Edge Night is that the youth will understand that sin entered the world because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve, but from the very beginning God had a plan of salvation to restore our relationship. “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The truth is, because of Original Sin, sin and death have entered the world. As we read in Genesis 1 & 2, God created us to be in perfect union with Him. God gave Adam and Eve everything in the Garden of Eden, but told them not to partake of “the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” God is omniscient and He alone can know what is good and evil. When Adam and Eve ate from the tree, it was a sign of disobedience and desire to decide what would be good or bad, thus turning away from God.
Tonight’s session will help the middle school youth explore Genesis 3 through the temptations they struggle with. As the middle school youth enter, they will be tempted to partake of the goodies around the room. Through the Proclaim and small group activities, they will discover that God knows what is best for them and He has a plan for each one of them.
Wisdom of the Saints: “Sins that are easiest to amend bring the greatest punishment.” – St. John Chrysostom “The devil tempts so that he may ruin, God tempts so that He may crown.” – St. Ambrose of Milan “He did not say: you will not be troubled – you will not be tempted – you will not be distressed. But He said: You will not be overcome.” – St. Julian of Norwich “No one sins by an act he cannot avoid.” – St. Augustine of Hippo Relevant Points: We must remember
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Objective: The middle school youth will define “sin” and “forgiveness.” They also will consider the lesson that the Lord’s Prayer conveys about forgiveness of sin. Overview: Catholic doctrine teaches that God created humans with free will, and humans introduced sin into the world by choosing evil over good. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: The account of the fall in Genesis 3 uses figurative language, but affirms a primeval event, a deed that took place at the beginning
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Objective: The middle school youth will understand the concept of free will, as well as how, through Jesus, they have received freedom from sin. They also will consider how this freedom leads to joy and discuss the difference between joy and happiness. Overview: According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: With creation, God does not abandon his creatures to themselves. He not only gives them being and existence, but also, and at every moment, upholds and sustains them in being, enables
Goal for the Life Night: This night is about God’s love and mercy poured out though the Sacrament of Reconciliation. By explaining what happens in Reconciliation and answering the teens’ questions, this night will move teens past excuses and fear into the forgiveness and freedom from sin. Finally, this night will encourage teens to frequent the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a regular basis. Life Night at a Glance: Many teens are hesitant and uneasy about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This