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Discipleship through service to others
Discipleship through service to others
A Catholic Social Teaching
Every unit ends with a lesson that focuses on one of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching .
• A two-page lesson provides an interdisciplinary approach that helps students integrate the social teaching into their lives .
• A summary of the social teaching guides the students into interdisciplinary activities .
• Three interdisciplinary activities help students understand the social teaching from different perspectives . Students are encouraged to choose an activity that will engage their interests and learning styles .
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Your class has been asked to consult with the fourth grade students at Saint Therese Academy about recycling . They want you to share your ideas . What will you tell them ?
with CREATIVE ARTS
Create a board game modeled on Chutes and Ladders ® . Brainstorm examples to help you get started . Find out more about recycling , then add what you find out to the game .
with SOCIAL STUDIES
Identify the different geographical regions in your state , such as mountains , deserts , plains , oceans , or lakes . What are the natural resources in each region ? Which of these natural resources are in danger because of people ’ s abuse of them ? What strategies would you recommend that people follow to use these natural resources more wisely ?
Faith Action
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Evaluate how your family uses the principle of reduce , reuse , and recycle . What else can your family do to take care of God ’ s creation ?
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
Protect and Preserve God ’ s Creation
God has given us this world and , with it , the responsibility to preserve its beauty and resources . Sometimes we can take the natural resources around us for granted . When we do , nature is harmed .
One community is trying to take better care of the natural resources in their area . Currently the community collects all of its garbage and puts it in a landfill . The landfill is now overflowing . The local government has decided to implement a recycling plan . All businesses and schools are required to comply with the new program .
Saint Therese Academy needs to develop a plan . First , the students need to know the reasons why recycling is important . They also need to know what impact the school ’ s efforts will have on the environment . Second , the students will develop practical suggestions and strategies to present to the principal and the School Board . Once everyone agrees , then the school can put into action a plan that will work .
with LANGUAGE ARTS
One way to preserve God ’ s creation is to reuse old things . For example , old newspapers can become new newspapers . Old scrap paper can be used to make paper towels , tissues , and egg cartons . Brainstorm ways old things can become new through recycling efforts .
Other ways to take care of God ’ s creation are to reduce and recycle . In each category ( reduce , reuse , and recycle ), brainstorm five ideas you can do at school . It is important to be aware of basic concepts when investigating ways we can help preserve God ’ s creation . Look up the meanings of the words and phrases that relate to recycling . Write down the definitions in your own words .
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WE CARE FOR GOD ’ S CREATION
God has entrusted us with the care of his creation . We look for ways to preserve and protect the natural wonders of the world .
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Elementary

• Each student is invited to commit to a Faith Action in response to the Catholic Social Teaching that is highlighted in the lesson .
B
C . Connect with Scripture
Reread the Scripture passage on the Unit Opener page . What connection do you see between this passage and what you learned in this unit ?
B Unit Reviews
In addition to the Chapter Reviews , the Unit Reviews offer a variety of assessment strategies to help students reinforce key concepts and identify their own faith discoveries .

Special Features

Students and families are encouraged to learn about and celebrate the feasts and seasons of the Church all year long . The special features in the back of each student book inspire students and their families to fully participate in the life of the Church .
Additional features include :
• Sixteen Liturgical Year Lessons
• Catholic Prayers and Practices
• The Seven Sacraments
• We Celebrate the Mass
• Key Teachings of the Catholic Church
• Glossary
Unit 1 Review
Name
A . Choose the Best Word
Fill in the blanks using the words from the word bank .
Faith
Divine Revelation
Wonder-Counselor
Original Sin
Sacred Scripture
Anointed One
1 . is God making himself and his plan for creation known over a long period of time .
2 . is both a gift from God to know and believe in him and our acceptance of that gift .
3 . is the title Isaiah used to describe the promised savior as wise , knowing God ’ s plan for all people .
4 . is the choice that Adam and Eve freely made to turn away from God .
5 . The name Christ means “ .”
B . Show What You Know
Match the words or phrases in Column A with the words or phrases in Column B .
Column A Column B
1 . Writers of the Bible a . feed the hungry ; visit the sick 62
2 . Israelites b . Isaiah ’ s description of the savior
3 . Prince of Peace c . Kingdom of God
4 . Corporal Works of Mercy d . inspired by the Holy Spirit
5 . Place and time of lasting e . God ’ s Chosen People love and justice
SEE PAGE 34-35 FOR DETAILS
D . Be a Disciple
1 . Review the pages in this unit titled The Church Follows Jesus . What person or ministry of the Church on these pages will inspire you to be a better disciple of Jesus ? Explain your answer .
2 . Work with a group . Review the four Disciple Power virtues , or gifts , you have learned about in this unit . After jotting down your own ideas , share with the group practical ways that you will live these virtues day by day .
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