12/18/2013 - The Church, Part 2

Topic:

The Church, Part 2

Primary Goal:

For the students to understand how God speaks to us through the Church.

Secondary Goals:

1. Introduce Other Topics

Talking with God and His Saints

What is the Purpose of Life

What you must do to be Saved

Are You Guaranteed Heaven

Lesson Plan:

Introduce Topic:

Bible reading:  2 Timothy 1: 6 - 14

Catechism: Paragraph 84

Opening Song: I Am by Mark Schultz

Opening Prayer:

Discussions:

Booklet: Pillar of Fire; Pillar of Truth by Catholic Answers

How God Speaks to Us (Page 9 - 13)

Talking with God and His Saints (Page 20 - 21)

What is the Purpose of Life (Page 21 - 26)

The Wave of the Future (Page 26 - 29)

Your Tasks as a Catholic (Page 29 - 30) 

Develop an Action Plan:

1. How can we put our faith in Christ and the Catholic Church He started to make this Christmas a better Christmas for yourself?
2. How can we put our faith in Christ and the Catholic Church He started to make this Christmas a better Christmas for other people?

Open Q&A

Summary

Summarize what was discussed in this class

Closing Song: This is Christmas by Kutless

Closing Prayer


BLOG Bonus Links

Fingerprints of God by Steven Curtis Chapman


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12/11/2013 - The Church, An Introduction

Topic:

The Church, An Introduction

Primary Goal:

For the students to understand the basic history and structure of the Church.

Secondary Goals:

1. Learn the Four Marks of the Church.

The Church is One

The Church is Holy

The Church is Catholic

The Church is Apostolic

Lesson Plan:

Introduce Topic:

Bible reading: Matthew 16:15 - 19

Catechism: Paragraph 811

Opening Song: Love Take Me Over by Steven Curtis Chapman

Opening Prayer:

Small Group Activity: Origami Elephant from a Dollar Bill

Discussions:

Booklet: Pillar of Fire; Pillar of Truth by Catholic Answers

An Unbroken History (Page 1 - 3)

Four Marks of the True Church (Page 3 - 7)

The Structure of the Church (Page 7 - 9) 

 
Develop an Action Plan:

1. How can a stronger faith in the Church help us to develope a stronger faith in God the Father, God the Son, & God the Holy Spirit?

Open Q&A

Summary

Summarize what was discussed in this class

Closing Song: This Baby by Steven Curtis Chapman

Closing Prayer


BLOG Bonus Links

Al Kresta in the Afternoon

By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition

Description: In a newly updated, expanded version of his popular testimony, By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition, Mark Shea presents a lively and entertaining look at his conversion to Catholicism from Evangelicalism and his discovery of Christian tradition. As an Evangelical, Shea accepted the principle of "sola scriptura" (Scripture alone) as the basis of faith. Now as a Catholic convert, he skillfully explains how and why Sacred Tradition occupies a central role in Divine Revelation. He joins us today to tell that story.
Segment Guest: Mark Shea - Author, Speaker, Blogger, Apologist 

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