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Perspectives on Sex
This handout provides several comments from teenagers about sex. It can be used as a discussion starter or writing prompt.
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Three Perspectives on Drugs
This handout provides three different comments from teens about their drug and alcohol usage. This can be used as a discussion starter.
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Life Issues A Summary: Dealing with Peer Pressure
A good summary on dealing with peer pressure.
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Characteristics of Apologetics
With your group, read Saint Ignatius of Antioch’s letter to the Romans. Then answer the following questions.
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The Development of the New Testament
Use a separate sheet of paper to answer the following questions. Each group member must turn in an answer sheet.
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Handout: Jesus and Forgiveness
Read the passage listed under “Forgiveness and Salvation,” and then read your assigned passages from Matthew, Mark and John, or Luke, and answer the questions as your teacher has directed, either in writing (on a separate sheet of paper) or …
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Jesus and Forgiveness
Questions about Scripture verses that talk about forgiveness and salvation.
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The Message of Jesus
Read and discuss the meaning of the parable your group was assigned from the list below. Use this question to guide your discussion: What lesson was Jesus trying to teach about the Kingdom or about our relationship with the Kingdom …
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The I Am Sayings of Jesus
Choose three of the Scripture passages below to look up and read. After reading each one, discuss with your group what it says about Jesus’ identity. Write down a summary of your discussion below the saying.
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Making God’s Kingdom Visible
In the space to the right of each name or phrase, write the intended meaning in the parable. Discuss the meaning among the members of your group. Your instructor can assist you if necessary. Describe people or groups that these …
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One of Us
Answer the following questions with your group that are related to the questions asked in the song “One of Us”. Your instructor will lead you through Part II. Use the following questions as prompts for taking notes in your notebook.
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Created in God’s Image
You will be guided through this handout, taking notes and answering questions as directed in your class.
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"The Fingerprints of God" Reflection Questions
A set of reflection questions on the song, “The Fingerprints of God” by Steven Curtis Chapman.
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Paul's Response to the Early Christian Communities
A group assignment on Paul’s response to the early Christian communities.
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The Apostles Peter and Paul
A series of questions on the Apostles Peter and Paul, to be answered in a small group.
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Old Testament Themes and Images in John's Prologue
A worksheet on the Old Testament themes and images in the prologue of the Gospel of John.
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Exploring John's Christology
A worksheet where the critical questioning method is used to explore John’s Christology.
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Comparing and Contrasting the Passion and Resurrection Narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke
A group worksheet on comparing and contrasting the Passion and Resurrection narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
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Comparing and Contrasting Infancy Narratives
A group worksheet on comparing and contrasting infancy narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
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The Reign of God in the Gospel of Luke and Today
A group worksheet on how the Reign of God is presented in the Gospel of Luke and in today’s culture.
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The Reign of God in the Gospel of Luke
A group worksheet on how the Reign of God is presented in the Gospel of Luke.
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Sunday Lectionary Readings: God’s Ongoing Story of Love for Humanity
A group assignment on several sets of Sunday Lectionary readings.
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Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum, 1965)
A worksheet that examines several chapters of "Dei Verbum" using group discussion.
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The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus Part II
Discussion questions based on The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).
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Gospel Reflection on Sin and Salvation
A Gospel reflection on sin and salvation from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."