b'C L A S S R O O M A P P L I C A T I O N PRINT COPIES FOR CLASS: SMP.ORG/ASPIREVOL2When have you witnessed or experienced the power of unity?Choose the statement that best describes a situation that has taught you about the power of unity.TRINITY: AN INVITATION_____A.The cooperation among teammates when they achieve a common goalTO LOVE & UNITY _____B.The way communities come together to support a person who is ill or has been injured_____C.The support given to people who have experienced a natural disasterThe essence of Christian belief flows from the ultimate revelation of God as the Holy_____D.Celebrating an important life event with family or friendsTrinity. God has revealed Gods self to us as relationalthree Divine Persons in one God. _____E.Volunteering with a club, youth group, or organization for a service projectEven with the different roles and unique attributes of the three Persons, our Triune God_____F.Working together to overcome a demanding physical or mental challenge is a community of equals. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are united as one and their essence is love. For discussion:As we come to know God as the Trinity, united in love, we see this mystery guiding1 Which example of unity did you select? Share a little about the situation and what it felt like to the human family: either experience or witness unity.Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God;2 What did you learn from this experience? everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.3 Name some ways this wisdom could help build unity at your school.Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. 4 How might these experiences of unity be considered sacred or holy?(1 John 4:78)5 What insights into the Trinity do these experiences give you?This commitment to unity encourages us to build strong communities with our family, friends, classmates, and the world around us. In these sacred communities, there is neither stranger nor enemy. Learn more at elearning.smp.org/courses/creating-The unity of the Trinity comes alive in every relationship where love, respect, andE L E A R N I N G justice-catholic-social-teaching-todays-world/ELEARNINGequality are present.This activity is adapted from the eLearning program Creating Justice: Catholic Social Teaching for Todays World (Winona, 101If the essence of the Trinity is unity and love, then we know that our mission is to createMN: Saint Marys Press, 2017). Copyright2017 Saint Marys Press. All rights reserved. loving unity in the world. To become people who create unity, it is helpful to reflect on The Scripture quotation in this activity is taken from the New American Bible, revised edition2010, 1991, 1986, moments where the power of unity was at work. 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owners.10114 AspireVolume 2//Fall 2020 Subscribe today! smp.org/aspire CLASSROOM APPLICATION 15'