BaseD on Psalm 84

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DECIDE

D I Follow Jesus

Two pages help the young people integrate the Gospel into their everyday lives and invite them to make a faith choice .

E Concluding the Lesson

Prayer , a one-page Chapter Review , and a two-page Unit Review conclude each unit and offer a variety of strategies to help students reinforce key concepts and identify their own faith discoveries .

chApTer prAyer

Happy in your house

Leader : O Lord , happy are those who trust in you .

All : Happy are those who live in your House , singing praise to you .

group 1 : I long to be in your Temple ,

group 2 : Even sparrows have built nests near your altars .

All : Happy are those who live in your House , singing praise to you .

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1 Review

→ I FOLLOW JESUS

Each one of us has a vocation — a calling from God to live our faith in Christ in a certain way . Your vocation is that calling from God to meet the needs of your family , friends , world and the Church . Your first and most basic call is to love : love God , love yourself , and love others as Jesus taught . This love can be lived out through marriage and family life , the single life , the consecrated life as a member of a religious community , or as an ordained minister .

The word vocation comes from a Latin word that means “ a calling .” Throughout our lives , God calls each of us to follow him in a special way . How we respond to God ’ s call is up to us . To help you respond to this call it is important for you to discover your gifts and talents . This will help you discern the best way for you to serve God and others .

A Choose the Best Word Answer each question by circling the best answer .

1 . Which pope called the bishops together for the Second Vatican Council ? A . Pope Benedict XVI B . Pope John Paul II C . Pope John XXIII D . Pope Paul IV

2 . What do we call the people of the Church who are not ordained or consecrated religious ?

A . laypeople B . bishops C . priests D . deacons

3 . What are the four Marks of the Church ? A . one , holy , faithful , catholic B . one , holy , moral , catholic C . one , holy , catholic , apostolic D . one , catholic , faithful , apostolic

4 . What is the term the Church uses to name the connection of all popes and bishops back to Saint Peter and the other Apostles ?

A . apostolic succession nAMe

B Show What You Know

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→ I FOLLOW JESUS

PRACTICE YOUR GIFTS

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Discernment is a prayerful way to gain insight into God ’ s plan for you and your vocation in life . This is an ongoing process . Here are a few steps to help you discern :

n Set aside quiet time . Ask the Holy Spirit to open your mind and heart to what God is saying to you about your life .

n Be open to possibilities . Consider the possibility that God may be calling you to be ordained , to live in religious life , to be married , or to be single .

n Talk to people : a married couple , a religious brother or sister , a deacon , priest , bishop , or a single person .

n Value the unique person God created you as : your personality , your gifts , your talents . Think about the best way you can use your gifts and talents to live a holy life .

Remember that discernment is an ongoing process . The more time you give to it , the better you will become at discovering who God is calling you to be .

MY FAITH CHOICE

Match the item in Column A with those in Column B . Column A

Column B

1 . meditation A . the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Church

2 . infallibility B . the teaching authority of the Church

3 . contemplation C . prayer and work for restoring unity of the Church

4 . devotions D . acts of individual or communal prayer that rise out of the liturgy

5 . Magisterium

E . the charism that guarantees that the official teaching of the Church on matters of faith and morals is without error

6 . vocal prayer F . the work and worship of the whole people of God

7 . doxologies G . prayer spoken out loud or in the quiet of one ’ s heart

8 . temple of the H . using one ’ s mind , heart , imagination , and emotions to express

Holy Spirit the desire to follow Christ

9 . liturgy I . praise words that conclude many liturgical prayers

10 . ecumenism

J . taking time to be alone with God

C Connect with Scripture

Reread the Scripture passage on the first Unit Opener page . What connection do you see between this passage and what you learned in this unit ?

This week I will set aside time to discern God ’ s calling for me . I will :

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Lord of life , by my Baptism you have called me to serve the Church in her work . Help me to continually embrace your call to holiness so that I may be generous with your Word . Amen .

group 2 : I would rather be a doorkeeper at your Temple than live in the homes of the wicked .

All : Happy are those who live in your House , singing praise to you .

group 1 : The Lord is our protector , blessing us with love and honor .

group 2 : The Lord does not withhold anything from those who do right .

All : Happy are those who live in your House , singing praise to you .

B . faith connection C . deposit of faith D . none of the above

5 . What is the vocation of all Christians ? A . to share in the work of the Church B . to share in the Paschal Mystery C . to be happy with God forever D . all of the above

D Be a Disciple

1 . Review The Church Follows Jesus in each of the chapters . Which person or ministry has inspired you to be a better disciple of Jesus ? Explain your response .

2 . Work with a group . Review the six Disciple Power habits you have learned about in this unit . After jotting down your own ideas , share with the group practical ways that you will live these day by day .

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Holy Spirit . All : amen .

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See page 116 – 119

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