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SacramentsSacraments
Baptism Reconciliation
Sacrament of the Sick
Eucharist
Confirmation
Marriage
Holy Orders
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ActivityThere are seven sacraments which make us holy and strengthen us in our journey of faith.
Can you name them and put them into the correct category?
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SacramentalSacramental TimelineTimeline
Which sacraments have you received?
Discuss your memories of them with your partner.
Which sacraments have you not received? Why is this?
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Create a class timeline with images and memories of the sacraments that you have received.
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The Baptism of JesusThe Baptism of Jesus(Matthew 2:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22)
What happened when Jesus was baptised?
Can you identify the three persons of the Holy Trinity in this passage?
How is the Holy Spirit represented?
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Symbols of the Holy Spirit
Read Acts 2:1-4
Think back to Jesus’ Baptism at the River Jordan.
Can you draw three symbols of the Holy Spirit?
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit
There are seven gifts of the Holy Spirit:
Read Isaiah 11:1-5 and, in your group, try to list the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Activity
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•Wisdom
•Wonder and Awe
•Knowledge
•Courage (Fortitude)•Reverence (Piety)
•Understanding•Right judgement
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit•Knowledge is the gift that helps us to know ourselves and the world around us. It helps us to know where our faith is leading us.
•Understanding helps us to make sense of the Word of God and to deal with any problems we might face.
•Wisdom is the gift that helps us to see and understand God’s plan in our lives and in the world.
•Courage (Fortitude) is the gift that helps us to stand up for what is right and feel prepared.
•Reverence (Piety) is the gift that makes us want to worship and serve God.
•Wonder and Awe is the gift that keeps us amazed by the power and beauty of God in our lives and the world around us.
•Right Judgement is the gift that allows us to consider and reflect on the choices that would please God.
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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Choose one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Think about an object that you could give to a friend that could represent your chosen gift.
For example:A rose petal could symbolise reverence as it teaches us to treat our fragile world gently.
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The gifts of the Holy Spirit are like seeds. When we use these gifts it is like planting a seed. They will grow within us and bear fruit.
How can you use the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life?
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Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Look up Galatians 5:22-23 in the Bible. Make a list of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Choose one and illustrate how this could be demonstrated in everyday life.
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Love Joy Peace,Patience Kindness Generosity, Faithfulness GentlenessSelf-control.
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Pentecost Acts 2:1-4
After the disciples received the Holy Spirit, they were no longer afraid. They used their gifts to tell people about Jesus. Many people listened and were baptised.
When we are confirmed we are expected to be like the apostles at Pentecost and take God’s message to others.
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Research some saints who inspire you and present what you learn to the class.
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•Baptism joins us with Christ
•Confirmation gives us His spirit
•The Eucharist unites us with him
•Confession reconciles us with Christ
•Through the Anointing of the Sick, Christ heals, strengthens and consoles.
•In the Sacrament of Matrimony, Christ promises His love in our love and His fidelity in our fidelity.
•Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, sharing in Christ’s mission, priests have the privilege of absolving sins and celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of Mass.
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