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In this chapter the Holy Spirit invites you to →
EXPLORE how two boys mixed faith and fun .
DISCOVER how to make moral decisions as a disciple of Jesus .
DECIDE on ways you can form a good conscience .
What are some skills that you would like to develop ? What are some qualities about yourself that you would like to improve ?
The Book of Proverbs is a summary of maxims , short sayings that guide us in living a moral life . In this proverb , we read about the value of wisdom :
Happy the man who finds wisdom , the man who gains understanding !
For her profit is better than profit in silver , and better than gold is her revenue . . . She is a tree of life to those who grasp her , and he is happy who holds her fast . PROVERBS 3:13 – 14 , 18
What is this proverb saying about the role of wisdom in making good decisions ? In what ways do you seek wisdom ?
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the sharing of faith is a holy moment . Saint paul tells us that faith comes from hearing . When you share your faith , you celebrate God ’ s presence in your life . You show the importance of faith and the difference faith can make in your life . God is at work in many ways during your time with the students . as they listen to you and watch you , as they interact with you and with one another , God is at work leading each one of you to a deeper love for him . trust in that presence as you share faith with the students this year .
Share with the students the importance of your own faith in your daily life . remember to keep your faith stories simple and appropriate . Use the faith vocabulary that the students are learning . this will help them put “ flesh and blood ” on the faith concepts that they are learning and make connections between those concepts and their own lives . Be sure to invite the students to share ways that faith is important for their own lives . always respect their need for confidentiality and their desire not to share what is personal to them .
[ the Christian faith ] is the fruit of God ’ s grace and the free response to the prompting of the holy Spirit . it raises from the depths of the human person and involves such a profound transformation of heart and mind that it causes the believer to change radically both internally and externally ( National Directory for Catechesis , 17B ).
By approaching religious studies as a mystery to unravel , you can use each chapter to elicit excitement in the children and help them build an enduring relationship with God . in this chapter , the children will learn how our response to God ’ s invitation to know and believe in him is the gift of faith . encourage them to seek the promptings of the holy Spirit to open their hearts and minds to his Word .
For more on the teachings of the Catholic Church on the gift of faith , see Catechism of the Catholic Church , 26 – 49 , 142 – 197 ; and the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults , pages 2 – 9 , 36 – 47 .
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Parish Catechist Guides , Grades 1 – 6

Front-to-back catechist formation is included in every guide to lead both veteran and first-year catechists as they prepare inspiring and engaging lessons . Flexible options for lesson-planning include a variety of approaches as well as information to empower catechists and give them confidence . These guides also include a multimedia workshop to enable catechists to get the year off to a great start .
Features include :
• Chapter Background : Theological context for the chapter content
• Catechist to Catechist : Practical suggestions that assist with teaching and with one ’ s personal faith journey
• The Church Teaches : References from key catechetical documents , the Catechism of the Catholic Church , and the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
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The Gift of Faith
BACKgROUnD
The Divine Invitation to Faith
Catechist to Catechist
• Catechist Prayer : A short prayer to center catechists as they begin each lesson
Chapter 1
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Think about this : God the Father has created us , addresses us as his children , and moves among us ; he has revealed himself to us , given us access to him through his Son , and invites us to share in his life . And if that isn ’ t enough , God the Son freely sacrifices his bodily life for our Salvation , calls himself our friend and servant ; God the Holy Spirit is our constant companion , our helper and Advocate .
Invitation to a Life of Faith The Free Human
How do we respond to such an extraordinary and Response of Faith loving God ? Our primary response is faith . This faith God desires our cooperation ; thus , faith is a very is exemplified in Mary ’ s response to God the Father ’ s human act . We are free to say no to him and reject invitation to be the Mother of his Son , Jesus : “ May it be his invitation and grace . We can first believe and done to me according to your word ” ( Luke 1:38 ). then lose our faith , which tells us that faith requires
Faith is saying , “ Yes , I do believe . Do with me as you work on our part . Like the gifts of our intellect or our will .” Faith is our willingness to believe that God first physical strength , faith requires exercise and proper loves us . This faith is a willingness to give our lives and nourishment . will to his divine care . Faith implies obedience , that is , a Growing in faith is a very vital to our life . Think about desire to hear and listen to God and trust in his divine it . What do our human dignity , our Salvation , our being Providence . Faith implies a relationship characterized one with God , our charitable activity and our wisdom by trust in the One who has shown himself constant in depend upon ? The answer is always “ the graced response love , true to his word , and trustworthy in his care for us . of faith .” Responding to God ’ s invitation to be part of our
Our faith in God the Father , the Son , and the Holy lives and cooperating with the grace that he lavishes upon Spirit is not something we can possess , much less us is faith in action . The world will consistently test our
sustain , without his invitation and grace to respond faith . By holding steadfastly to our faith in God we will freely to that invitation . Here is the challenging part : emerge as stronger , more loving and life-giving members God does not force us to believe in him . He does not of the Church and of the human family . coerce us to submit to his loving will . God ’ s grace empowers us to freely choose to respond , with a truly human freedom , to his invitation .
Grade 6
For Reflection
When has my faith been the strongest and the weakest ?
What trials have severely tested my belief and trust in God ?
Faith Sharing
A Daily Faith
Catechist Prayer
Spirit of God , who guided Moses and Miriam through the desert of faith , guide me this year . Help me trust and hope in your love and share my faith with others . Amen .
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Further Reading and Reflection
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PARISH catechist guides

Lesson Planner
Chapter 18 Making Moral Choices Focus
To explain what is necessary for making moral decisions
LESSON PART PROCESS MATERIALS and RESOURCES EXPLORE
→ Proclaim and discuss Proverbs Bible 3:13 – 14 , 18 ( Happy are they who
Pencils fi nd wisdom ).
Focus To explore the role of proverbs Crayons or markers in making choices
→ Enjoy the story of students seeking wisdom .
10 minutes Disciple Power : Prudence
Pages 163 – 164 Looking
DISCOVER
Ahead
→ Identify the sources of moral Index cards
actions .
Additional Activities Booklet : Focus To discover factors in making Activity : Role play a moral scenario . Activities 18a – 18b , or see good moral decisions BeMyDisciples . com .
→ Review kinds of sin .
30 minutes
→ Explore the formation of
Pages 165 – 167 conscience . Activity : Solve a moral dilemma .
DECIDE
Focus To decide on a response to the lesson on making moral decisions
10 minutes Page 168
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Activity : Choose how to build one ’ s conscience .
My Faith Choice : Connect the practice of prudence to good moral decisions .
Enriching the Lesson Activities : Catechist Edition , page 275
• Designing Proverb Bumper Stickers
• Solving Moral Dilemmas
• Creating Conscience Cartoons
Making Moral Choices
Concluding the Lesson
10 minutes
We Remember
We Pray
Preview
Page 169
→ Prayer : an Examination of
Point out resources
→ Review concepts and do the
Conscience
for this chapter at
review activity .
Materials : Bible , candle , cross for
www . BeMyDisciples . com
→ Assessment Tools Booklet : Chapter Test 18a – 18b , or see BeMyDisciples . com .
prayer space
→ Grade 6 Music CD
→ Preview the With My Family page
and next week ’ s lesson theme .
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HUMAN METHODOLOGIES
Learning by Heart . The National Directory for Catechesis emphasizes the importance of learning the fundamentals of many Catholic teachings , traditions , practices , and prayers by heart ( NDC 29F ). At the conclusion of this chapter , encourage the students to memorize the list of “ Conscience Builders ” found on page 168 . Knowing these by heart will help the students evaluate and make their moral decisions .
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EXPLORE
Pray
→ Begin and conclude by praying the Sign of the Cross together .
→ Lead an opening prayer :
“ God our Father and Creator , send us your Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds and to strengthen our wills so that we may walk in the way of Jesus Christ , your Son . Amen .”
→ Invite the students to add petitions of their own . Respond to even , “ Lord hear our prayer .”
Reflect
→ Discuss with the students the opening questions on the page .
→ Invite students to examine the photo on the page and think about what it means to them .
→ Have a volunteer student read from their own Bible , Proverbs 3:13 – 14 , 18 .
→ Ask the questions that follow the Scripture passage .
→ Explain that the beginning of wisdom is “ fear of the Lord ” ( Psalm 111:10 ). Recall from Chapter 3 that this means being in awe and wonder about the mystery of God .
Focus
→ Call the students ’ attention to the Looking Ahead feature . Invite them to read aloud each bullet .
→ Explain to the students that in this chapter they will learn more about making good moral decisions .
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To help catechists in their planning , Be My
Disciples offers a clear focus and outline for each part of the three-step process , including materials needed and optimal teaching tools .
A concise wraparound plan leads catechists through a creative teaching process .