Please watch the videos below and write a one-paragraph response to each question.
7th Grade Session 1 (10/6): God the FatherPlease watch the videos below, respond to each question and hand in by next session:
Video #1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6DzBwkRPDI1. Write a 10-15 sentence response to video explaining the parachute analogy as well as some of the ways that we can grow in faith.
Video #2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdwFJGB_Q541. Write a one-paragraph explanation of how Nemo’s father’s mission represents God the Father’s love for us.
8th Grade Session 2 (10/20): Catholic Social TeachingPlease watch the videos below. Write a 5-paragraph response reflecting on these questions and hand them in by the next session.
Video #1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3iRRsoqoMIVideo #2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnXuCxiHXE1. What was the most striking thing about the video? Was it one of the statistics? The line dropping lower and lower throughout the month?
2. Why do you think the Catholic Church cares so much for the poor and the vulnerable in society?
3. What are some concrete ways that you yourself can help uphold the human dignity of all people and work for the “common good”? In other words, what are some ways you can serve those in need?
8th Grade Session 3 (11/3): Marriage & Religious VocationsPlease watch the videos below. Write a one-paragraph response to each question and hand them in by the next session.
Video #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47LaozR2NCs1. Have you ever thought of married life as a calling from God (a Vocation) or do you think of it more like the “default” for most people?
2. What are some of the things that marriage has in common with a vocation to religious life?
Video #2
Girls: Please watch this video about Religious Sisters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFFiNRvXBQwBoys: Please watch this video about the Priesthood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsLtYfPtNG0&t=2s1. In the video, Fr. John Muir said that God doesn’t take away what makes you who you are when he was called to be a priest. What are some of the gifts and talents you have and what are some of the ways you can share those gifts and talents with others/with the world? (e.g. acting, writing, speaking, music, sports, good with numbers, good listening skills, teaching, etc)
2. Were you surprised to see that priests have more responsibilities than just celebrating mass? What did you find interesting in seeing a day in the life of a Catholic priest?
3. What do you think would be some reasons why someone would choose to become a priest or a religious sister?