Session Overview for Catechists
Slides * Catechist Guide
- Track A: Monday 11/6/2023, 6:45-8:30 p.m.
- Track B: Wednesday 11/8 and Thursday 11/9 in Religion class
Gathering Icebreaker (5 min.)
Check in about Confirmation Names – reflection paper due in 3 weeks!
Opening Prayer (10 min)
Opening Prayer
Guided meditation (leader’s guide) with “Hold My Hand” (Adam Bitter) playing in the background
Presentation on the Ten Commandments (10-15 min)
with handout
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq89Z3Zr_WU)
Icebreaker: Morally Good or Morally Suspect? (15-20 min)
Using the handout Morally Good or Morally Suspect?, groups will explore 5 scenarios for if they are intrinsically good actions (which promote their relationships with God or others) and whether the intention of the action or not having a free choice (due to conflicting obligations or some other circumstance) contribute to making the action wrong.
Presentation on Theological and Cardinal Virtues (10 min)
The theological virtues (Faith, Hope and Charity) come to us from God. The cardinal virtues (Fortitude, Prudence, Temperance and Justice) are the result of human effort. “Cardinal” means “hinge”.
If the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes are the “rules” for leading the moral life in Christ, then the Virtues are the “tools” that help us to know and follow the rules.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTVNK4g9npo)
Breakout: Virtues and Deadly Sins
Use the question sheet (English | Español) to explore the Deadly Sins and their corresponding Theological or Cardinal Virtue. Groups can decide to break into partners or work together as a table. Storybooks and storycards will be available for anyone needing to familiarize themselves with the folktales illustrating the Deadly Sins.
7 Deadly Sins “the Poison” |
7 Pecados Capitales “el Veneno” |
7 Virtues “the Antidote” |
7 Virtudes “el Antídoto” |
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Pride excessive focus on self; excessive trust in your own abilities – – – “The Hare and the Tortoise”Proverbs 28:26 Proverbs 16:18 |
Soberbia excesivamente enfocado en si mismo; confianza excesiva en sus propias capacidades – – – “La liebre y la tortuga” Proverbios 28:26 Proverbios 16:18 |
Faith focus on God and trust in divine providence – – – Elijah and the Widow: 1 Kings 17:8-24 |
T H E O L O G I C A LV I R T U E S |
Fe enfocado en Dios; confianza en la providencia divina – – – Elías y la Viuda: 1 Reyes 17:8-24 |
V I R T U D E ST E O L O G A L E S |
Sloth lack of hope in God’s goodness – – – “The Little Red Hen” or “The Grasshopper and the Ants” Proverbs 10:4-7 Proverbs 13:4 |
Pereza la falta de esperanza en la bondad de Dios – – – “La gallinita roja” o “El saltamontes y la hormiga” Proverbios 10:4-7 Proverbios 13:4 |
Hope confidence in God’s goodness – – – The Parable of the Talents: Matthew 25:14-28 |
Esperanza la confianza en la bondad de Dios – – – La Parábola de los Talentos: Mateo 25:14-28 |
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Envy resentment of others and their gifts – – – “Snow White” or “The Woman Who Outshone the Sun” Proverbs 23:17-18 Proverbs 24:1-2 |
Envidia el resentimiento de otros y sus regalos – – – “Blancanieves” o “La mujer que brillaba aún más que el sol” Proverbios 23:17-18 Proverbios 24:1-2 |
Charity love of God and others shown through sharing gifts – – – The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:29-36 |
Caridad el amor de Dios y de otros demostrado de compartir regalos – – – El Buen Samaritano: Lucas 10:29-36 |
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Wrath / Anger uncontrolled hatred; acting without thinking – – – “Rapunzel”Proverbs 17:14 Proverbs 29:22 Proverbs 30:33 |
Ira el odio incontrolable; actuando sin pensamiento – – – “Rapunzel” Proverbios 17:14 Proverbios 29:22 Proverbios 30:33 |
Prudence the ability to think before acting – – – The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Matthew 25:1-13 |
C A R D I N A LV I R T U E S |
Prudencia la capacidad de pensar antes de actuar – – – La Parabola de las Diez Vírgines: Mateo 25:1-13 |
V I R T U D E SC A R D I N A L E S |
Avarice / Greed excessive desire for material wealth and abundance – – – “King Midas” Proverbs 15:27 |
Avaricia el deseo excesivo para las riquezas materiales y la abundancia – – – “El rey Midas” Proverbios 15:27 |
Justice a desire to make sure that all can share in God’s abundance – – – Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard: Matthew 20:1-16 |
Justicia el deseo de asegurarse que todos puedan compartir la abundancia de Dios – – – Parábola de los Trabajadores de la Viña: Mateo 20:1-16 |
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Lust desires that disrespect the dignity of others – – – “The Fisherman and His Wife” Proverbs 12:8-11 |
Lujuria los deseos que faltan al respeto y dignidad de otros – – – “El Pescador y Su Esposa” Proverbios 12:8-11 |
Fortitude the strength to resist excessive desires – – – The Temptation of Jesus: Luke 4:5-8 |
Fortaleza la fuerza para resistir deseos excesivos – – – La Tentación de Jesús: Lucas 4:5-8 |
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Gluttony excessive desire for food and drink – – – “Hansel and Gretel” Proverbs 23:20-21 |
Gula el deseo excesivo para alimento y bebida – – – “Hansel y Gretel” Proverbios 23:20–21 |
Temperance balancing what you want with what you need – – – Parable of the Birds and the Wildflowers: Matthew 6:25-34 |
Templanza equilibrar lo que usted desea con lo que usted necesita – – – La Parábola de los Aves y los Lirios: Mateo 6:25-34 |
Homework and Reminders (5 min)
HOMEWORK (due after Thanksgiving)
- Textbook pp. 51-52
- Journal pp. 32, 33, and 34
REMINDERS
- Next class session for all Candidates with Sponsors and Parents is on Monday, November 13, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Queen of Angels Church
- Bring your Parent and Sponsor!
- Next regular class is the week after Thanksgiving – this is when your book/journal homework and Confirmation Name reflection are due!
- Track A Monday 11/27, 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Track B Wednesday 11/29 and Friday 12/1 in 8th Grade Religion class
Closing Prayer Ritual (5 min)
Act of Faith, Hope and Love (prayer card, in your preferred language)
My God, I believe in you, I trust in you,
I love you above all things, with all my heart and mind and strength.
I love you because you are supremely good and worth loving; and because I love you,
I am sorry with all my heart for offending you.
Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen.Dios mío, creo en ti, confío en ti
y te amo sobre todas las cosas con todo mi corazón, con toda mi mente y con todo mi ser.
Te amo porque eres absolutamente bueno y digno de ser amado; y porque te amo,
te pido perdón de todo corazón por haberte ofendido.
Señor, ten misericordia de mi, pecador. Amén.
Note for later on:
- Service Hours can be done now, submission form open soon; due finally in mid-January.
- Plan for you, your Sponsor(s) and Parent(s) to all attend the class session on Monday, November 13, 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It will take place at Q of A Church so we have room to spread out.
- Confirmation Name essay due at end of November (Track A on 11/27, Track B on 12/1).
- Letter to the Pastor due in early January, to be assigned as classwork in December during the Anointed lesson.