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Chapter 2 The Bible: God’s Plan for Salvation
This PowerPoint follows along with the concepts presented in Chapter 2 of The Old Testament and the Trinity.
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Chapter 1 Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition
This PowerPoint follows along with the concepts presented in Chapter 1 of The Old Testament and the Trinity.
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Has It Ever Happened to You?
This is a set of interview questions to find out about an adult’s experience of being cheated or wronged.
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Be Careful What You Ask For
This is a list of Scripture passages to be acted out from 1 Samuel
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Samson Strong
This is a score card to keep track of physical activities based on Samson from the Old Testament.
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The Ten Commandments
This handout asks students to keep a running record of how they observe the Ten Commandments in their actions throughout a week.
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Mary’s Little Lamb
This worksheet helps students to reflect on the numerous images of the lamb found in Scripture.
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Supernatural Beliefs: What’s Right?
This worksheet guides students to identify and research Church teachings on supernatural beings.
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Biblical Heroes
This handout assigns groups to read Scripture passages to learn about a specific biblical hero.
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Baptism of Jesus Study Guide
This study guide helps students reflect on the story of Jesus’ Baptism.
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The Stages of Salvation History
This chart allows students to organize information about the stages of salvation history.
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Interview Chart for Religious Beliefs
This chart allows students to see the comparison between the beliefs of five major religions and those of the Catholic Church.
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Religious Identity Descriptions
This handout provides the religious identities for five major world religions.
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Introduction to the Old Testament
This worksheet guides students to explore and become familiar with the sections of the Old Testament.
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Cases to Examine: Self-respect
This handout provides three situations where teenagers are not fully respecting themselves. Students read the situations and respond with suggestions that demonstrate more self-respect.
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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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The Mission of the Church
Jesus has just risen from the tomb. Although you and all the other Christians are overjoyed, you now have to decide what to do. You are one of the followers who has been with Jesus for more than two years. …
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Remembering My Confirmation
A worksheet where students are asked to interview several adults about their Confirmation experiences.
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Holy Orders (What Ordination Means)
A short video from Busted Halo that explains what Holy Orders are, what happens at an Ordination, and what it means to say yes to God.
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Scope and Sequence
An overview of Chapters 37-50 from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Scope and Sequence
An overview of Chapters 19-36 from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Scope and Sequence
An overview of Chapters 1-18 from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Making Good Decisions
Chapters 38 and 39 of The Catholic Connections Handbook discuss the basic teachings about Christian morality. After reading or reviewing these chapters, complete the crossword.
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The Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Word is discussed in chapters 29 and 30 of The Catholic Connections Handbook. After reading or reviewing these chapters, complete the crossword below.
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Introduction to Liturgy
After reading or reviewing chapter 27 of The Catholic Connections Handbook, which discusses the liturgy of the Church, complete the following activity. Use the clues to unscramble the words below each clue. When you are finished, write down the letters …
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The Lord's Prayer
Jesus shows us how to pray by giving us the Lord’s Prayer. After reading or reviewing chapters 49 and 50 of The Catholic Connections Handbook, complete the crossword.
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Baptism and Confirmation
The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are closely connected; they are both Sacraments of Initiation. Chapters 33 and 34 of The Catholic Connections Handbook discuss these two sacraments. After reading or reviewing these chapters, complete the crossword.
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The Bible: The Gospels
Below is a summary of chapter 19 of The Catholic Connections Handbook. However, the summary is jumbled; some of the words are in the wrong places. Make the summary understandable by rearranging the words in bold capitals and putting them …
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The Human Person
Below are five statements, written in code, about the human person. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a symbol. The same symbol represents the same letter in all statements. Review chapter 7 in The Catholic Connections Handbook, then …
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The Holy Trinity
The Shema is the Jewish statement of belief in one God. Jesus taught us to love only one God and, through Scripture and Tradition, we have come to understand that the one God is made up of three divine Persons—Father, …
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Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Tradition
Using the information in chapter 1 of The Catholic Connections Handbook, find the word or words described in the clues below. Fill in the blank spaces below each clue. Then, use the letters from the numbered spaces to fill in …
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Asking the Saints and Mary for Prayers
A personal reflection on why Catholics ask the saints and Mary for prayers.
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Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory
An easy-to-understand explanation of what Catholics believe about Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory.
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Life Issues F Summary: Saints as Role Models
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues F Summary: Saints as Role Models from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues E Summary: Times of Trouble
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues E Summary: Times of Trouble from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues D Summary: Using Time
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues D Summary: Using Time from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues C Summary: Using Technology
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues C Summary: Using Technology from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues B Activity: Gospel Messages about Money
Develop a skit based on one of the passages above using one of the following dramatic genres.
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Life Issues B Summary: Using Money
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues B Summary: Using Money from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues A Activity: Saint Augustine: The Reluctant Saint
Read the article on Saint Augustine on page 351 in The Catholic Connections Handbook and then, thoughtfully and reflectively, respond to the following questions.
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Life Issues A Summary: The Ultimate Question: Why Am I Here?
A summary and the learning objectives of Life Issues A Summary: The Ultimate Question: Why Am I Here? from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 50 Activity: The Seven Petitions
Match each petition of the Lord’s Prayer with its meaning.
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Chapter 50 Summary: The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer for All Time
A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 50 The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer for all Time from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 49 Summary: The Lord’s Prayer: The Perfect Prayer
A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 49 The Lord’s Prayer: The Perfect Prayer from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 48 Activity: A Prayer Puzzle
Unscramble each of the following words related to prayer, using the clues given for each word. Then take the letters that appear circled in boxes and unscramble them to find the name of an important Marian devotion.
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Chapter 48 Summary: Tuning In to God
A summary and the learning objectives of Chapter 48: Tuning in to God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 47 Activity: Spirit Telecom: The Universal Wireless Prayer Network
The following Scripture passages feature stories of God calling and people responding. Locate and read at least two passages and jot down a few notes about what happens in each passage.
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Chapter 47 Summary: Prayer: Conversations with God
A summary of Chapter 47, Prayer: Conversations with God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 46 Activity: A Prayer Acrostic
Despite the “busyness” of our daily lives, we must strive to pray always. Imagine that you have to create a marketing poster telling a group of young people your age why they should make prayer an important part of their …
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Chapter 46 Summary: The Bible: Models of Prayer
A summary of Chapter 46, The Bible: Models of Prayer from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 45 Activity: The Two Feet of Service and Justice
Caring for others involves both acts of charity and acts of justice. Review the illustration on page 498 in the handbook, and then complete the following chart. For every person or group of people in need described in the left-hand …
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Chapter 45 Summary: Working for Justice
A summary of Chapter 45, Working for Justice from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 44 Activity: Ask Annie and Andy
Students are asked to answer a series of “Dear Abby” style questions that deal with Internet safety.
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Chapter 44 Summary: Respecting Sexuality
A nice summary of the Sixth and Ninth Commandments, and how God wants us to conduct ourselves in sexual matters.
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Chapter 43 Activity: Keeping the Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments
Students are asked to list 10 practical ways to keep the 7th, 8th, and 10th Commandments.
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Chapter 43 Summary: Respecting Truth and Property
A summary of Chapter 43, Respecting Truth and Property from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 42 Activity: Ways to Respect Life
Every day you have numerous opportunities to show respect for God’s work of creation in yourself and in other people. Respecting life means protecting oneself and others from harm, but it also means valuing life in everyday ways. The following …
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Chapter 42 Summary: Respecting Life
A summary of Chapter 42, Respecting Life from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 41 Activity: Parents: Making Rules
Answer the following questions as if you were a parent.
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Chapter 41 Summary: Honoring Family
A summary of Chapter 41, Honoring Family from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 40 Activity: First Three Commandments Crossword
Complete the following crossword puzzle to review what you have learned.
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Chapter 40 Summary: Honoring God
A summary of Chapter 40, Honoring God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 39 Activity: Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
It’s not always easy to choose to do what is right, but if you listen to your conscience, you will usually know what choice you should make. For each of the following items, describe the choice you should make. Include …
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Chapter 39 Summary: Moral Decision Making
A summary of Chapter 39, Moral Decision Making from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 38 Activity: How Do I Make Moral Decisions?
When you have a difficult moral decision to make, how do you go about figuring out what you should do? Do you talk with your friends or a parent or other adult, or do you pray about it? For some …
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Chapter 38 Summary: Living the Moral Life
A summary of Chapter 38, Living the Moral Life from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 37 Activity: Living the Beatitudes
For each beatitude, write down how you live it in your own life.
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Chapter 37 Summary: The Bible: The Old Law and the New Law
A summary of Chapter 37, The Old Law and the New Law from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues B Activity: Meeting Jesus: A Guided Meditation
A guided meditation that uses the imagination to spend time with Jesus and understand how he wants us to live.
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Life Issues B Summary: God, Where Are You?
A nice summary of the ways God promises to be with us always.
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Life Issues A Summary: Dealing with Peer Pressure
A good summary on dealing with peer pressure.
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Chapter 36 Activity: The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders
The Sacrament of Matrimony is a vocation for married people to serve their families. The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a vocation for bishops, priests, and deacons to serve the People of God. Use the clues to unscramble the words …
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Chapter 36 Summary: The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders
A summary of Chapter 36, The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 35 Activity: Ten Steps to Celebrate Reconciliation
The ten steps to celebrate reconciliation.
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Chapter 35 Summary: The Sacraments of Healing
A summary of Chapter 35, The Sacrament of Healing from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 34 Activity: It’s a Match!
Match the phrases in column A with the terms in column B by writing the correct letter in the space provided.
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Chapter 34 Summary: The Sacrament of Confirmation
A summary of Chapter 34, The Sacrament of Confirmation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 33 Activity: The Rite of Baptism
Even though not everything about the way the Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated has stayed the same over the centuries, some elements have not changed. Tell what these are. Explain why these essential elements must remain unchanging. You may refer …
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Chapter 33 Summary: The Sacrament of Baptism
A summary of Chapter 33, The Sacrament of Baptism from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 32 Activity: Elements from the Mass
Complete this multiple-step activity on the parts of the Mass that have to do with Communion and sending forth. First, unscramble the word or words in the boxes. Then match the statements in the list below to the words in …
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Chapter 32 Summary: The Eucharist: Communion and Sending Forth
A summary of Chapter 31, The Eucharist: Communion and Sending Forth from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 31 Activity: The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Below are parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist; however, they are out of order. Review chapter 31 in the handbook, and put the statements below in the correct order by numbering the parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist …
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Chapter 31 Summary: The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Eucharist
A summary of Chapter 31, The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Eucharist from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 30 Activity: Scriptural Charades
Miming different scripture passages or other actions and emotions.
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Chapter 30 Summary: The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Word
A summary of Chapter 30, The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Word from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 29 Activity: Source and Summit
As Catholics we recognize the Eucharist as the “source and summit” of Christian life. In the space below, create an illustration that shows how the Eucharist is at the heart of our faith and is the source of all our …
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Chapter 29 Summary: The Eucharist: The Heart of All Liturgy
A summary of Chapter 29, The Eucharist: The Heart of All Liturgy from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 28 Activity: Super Sleuth Detective Agency
Matching Scripture passages with the Sacraments they are associated with.
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Chapter 28 Summary: Sacraments: Celebrating Christ’s Presence
A summary of Chapter 28, Sacraments: Celebrating Christ’s Presence from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 27 Activity: A Liturgy and Sacraments Crossword
Review what you know about the liturgy and Sacraments by completing the following crossword puzzle.
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Chapter 27 Summary: Introduction to Liturgy
A summary of Chapter 27, Introduction to Liturgy from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 26 Activity: When Do You Pray?
As a Catholic, you probably learned from a young age some of the traditional prayers of the Church, such as the Sign of the Cross, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Hail Mary. You probably also learned about the Mass and …
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Chapter 26 Summary: The Bible: Worshipping God
A summary of Chapter 26, The Bible: Worshipping God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 25 Activity: People of Faith
Use some or all of these people for the “People of Faith” activity, making sure to include a mix from different time periods. Instruct the participants to research their person of faith by referring to the page numbers in The …
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Chapter 25 Summary: Mary and the Saints
A summary of Chapter 25, Mary and the Saints from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 24 Activity: Choosing Heaven Scenarios
How to respond in various life issues situations.
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Chapter 24 Summary: End Things: Heaven and Hell
A summary of Chapter 24, End Things: Heaven and Hell from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 23 Activity: How Much Do You Know about the Church?
The descriptions below relate to the Church, present and past. Write the word or name from the box that matches each description. Some words will be used more than once.
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Chapter 23 Summary: The Structure of the Church
A summary of Chapter 23, The Structure of the Church from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 22 Summary: The Mission of the Church
A summary of Chapter 22, The Mission of the Church from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 21 Activity: Living Discipleship
Living as a follower of Christ is easier at certain times than at others. For example, when a group of friends wants to do something that you know is wrong and goes against Jesus’ teachings, it can be difficult to …
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Chapter 21 Summary: The Bible: The Letters
A summary of Chapter 21, The Bible: The Letters from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 20 Activity: Come, Holy Spirit
Read the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–4 in your Bible. In the space below, create an illustration to represent one or more of the events at Pentecost.
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Chapter 20 Summary: The Bible: The Acts of the Apostles
A summary Chapter 20 The Bible: The Acts of the Apostles from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 19 Activity: Sharing the Good News
Choose one of the following Scripture stories and read it in your Bible. In the space below, design a “Web page” containing a short news story about the event you read about. Be sure your Web page includes artwork about …
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Chapter 19 Summary: The Bible: The Gospels
A summary Chapter 19, The Bible: The Gospels from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues B Activity: WWYD (What Would You Do?) Role-Playing Scenarios
How you would respond to different life issue scenarios.
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Life Issues B Summary: Friends in Jesus
A summary of Life Issues B: Friends in Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Life Issues A Summary: Who Am I?
A summary of Life Issues from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 18 Activity: Symbols of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit help us to love God. Each gives us special graces to respond to God’s call to live holy lives. Complete the names of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and draw a suitable symbol …
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Chapter 18 Summary: Grace and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
A summary of Chapter 18, Grace and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 17 Activity: Spirit News Activity
The editor of the Spirit News, a newspaper whose goal is to report how the Holy Spirit is active in the world, has asked for story ideas about ways the Holy Spirit is at work in the world. You and …
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Chapter 17 Summary: The Holy Spirit
A summary of Chapter 17, The Holy Spirit from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 16 Activity: Symbols of the Resurrection
One of the symbols the Church uses to represent Christ’s Resurrection is the lily. This beautiful white flower comes to life in the spring, reborn from a lifeless bulb. It resembles a trumpet, an instrument used to announce important news, …
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Chapter 16 Summary: The Resurrection of Jesus
A summary of Chapter 16, The Resurrection of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 15 Activity: Symbols of Jesus’ Suffering
Decorate the cross shape below with symbols that represent Jesus’ suffering and death. Refer to the Stations of the Cross on page 165 in the handbook. Choose two of the symbols you have drawn. Tell why you chose each symbol …
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Chapter 15 Summary: The Death of Jesus
A summary of Chapter 15, The Death of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 14 Activity: Jesus Heals
Match column A with column B to complete the sentences about Jesus’ healing ministry.
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Chapter 14 Summary: Jesus Heals
A summary of Chapter 14, Jesus Heals from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 13 Activity: Picturing the Kingdom of God
In Sacred Scripture, Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of God. Although the Kingdom of God will reach its fullness in Heaven, we can strive to build it on earth. On the lines below, describe what you imagine the Kingdom of …
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Chapter 13 Summary: Jesus Teaches
A summary of Chapter 13, Jesus Teaches from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 12 Activity: Who Am I?
Recall times when you received unexpected good news, either of an everyday nature—such as getting a better grade than you expected on a test—or on a far bigger, perhaps life-changing, scale. Describe an example of each of these types of …
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Chapter 12 Summary: The Birth of Jesus
A summary of Chapter 12, The Birth of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 11 Activity: Jesus Christ, True God and True Man
Recall times when you received unexpected good news, either of an everyday nature—such as getting a better grade than you expected on a test—or on a far bigger, perhaps life-changing, scale. Describe an example of each of these types of …
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Chapter 11 Summary: Jesus Christ, True God and True Man
A summary of Chapter 11, Jesus Christ, True God and True Man from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 10 Activity: Live It!
There are many ways to reveal God’s Word to others. Sometimes we do so through our words, other times through our actions. On the lines below, list three ways you can reveal God’s Word to others through your words, and …
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Chapter 10 Summary: The Bible: The Prophets
A summary of Chapter 10, The Bible: The Prophets from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 9 Activity: Faithful to God
It can be difficult to live in the modern world and remain faithful to God’s will. What are three things in your life that distract you from your faith in God and from following his will? List them in the …
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Chapter 9 Summary: Faith: Responding to God
A summary of Chapter 9, Faith: Responding to God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 8 Activity: Living the Ten Commandments
When God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, he gave his Law to all people. The Ten Commandments give us a summary of how we are to live. The following tablets contain the Ten Commandments, with an example of how …
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Chapter 8 Summary: The Bible: Covenants
A summary of Chapter 8, The Bible: Covenants from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 7 Summary: The Human Person
A summary of Chapter 7, The Human Person from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 6 Activity: Recognizing God’s Goodness
Have you ever noticed how news reports often feature bad news: natural disasters, crime, accidents, and so on? Even in your own life, you may sometimes feel like there’s bad news all around. But the reality is that despite the …
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Chapter 6 Summary: Creation
A summary of Chapter 6, Creation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 5 Activity: Finding God’s Guidance in the Bible
Answer the following questions and look up the scripture passages.
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Chapter 5 Summary: The Bible: The Old Testament
A summary of Chapter 5, The Bible: The Old Testament Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 4 Activity: Symbols for the Blessed Trinity
According to tradition, Saint Patrick used a shamrock to represent the Blessed Trinity—the one God in three Divine Persons. The following symbols, the triquetra (TRY-kwetra), on the left, and the triangle, are also symbols for the Trinity. On the lines …
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Chapter 4 Summary: The Holy Trinity
A summary of Chapter 4, The Holy Trinity from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 3 Activity: The Mystery of God
Complete the Scripture quotes and sentences to solve the crossword puzzle about the mystery of God.
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Chapter 3 Summary: God the Father
A summary of Chapter 3, God the Father from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 2 Activity: A Salvation History Time Line
Put the following events in chronological order by numbering them 1 through 10. In the empty squares, draw three symbols to represent events from salvation history.
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Chapter 2 Summary: The Bible: God’s Plan for Salvation
A summary of Chapter 2, The Bible: God’s Plan for Salvation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 1 Activity: Scripture Passage Search
Look up some or all of the following Scripture passages.
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Chapter 1 Summary: Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition
A summary of Chapter 1, Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Handbook Session Overviews
Overviews of the five sections in the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Catechist Guide Overviews
As stated in other sections of this online resource, three catechist guides accompany the sessions presented in The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle School- ers, Second Edition (CCH). Each session in the CCH is supported by a session in the …
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Program Scheduling
A guide for how to schedule programs based on the Catholic Connections program.
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Getting Started
This segment will help you to get started with Catholic Connections. First it de- scribes details about the program and section features. Then it describes specific “getting started” tasks and provides a checklist for your planning.
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Parent Tip Sheet 2: Three Key Family Faith Activities
A tip sheet for parents focusing on three key family faith activities.
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Parent Tip Sheet 1: Developmental Characteristics of Young Adolescents
A tip sheet for parents focusing on developmental characteristics of young adolescents.
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Catechist Tip Sheet 6: Using Scripture
A tip sheet for catechists focusing on using scripture.
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Catechist Tip Sheet 5: Helping Young Adolescents to Pay Attention
A tip sheet for catechists focusing on helping young adolescents to pay attention.
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Catechist Tip Sheet 4: Effective Group Management
A tip sheet for catechists focusing on effective group management.
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Catechist Tip Sheet 3: Effective Storytelling
A tip sheet for catechists focusing on effective storytelling.
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Catechist Tip Sheet 2: Active Learning and Faith Formation
A tip sheet for catechists focusing on active learning and faith formation.
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Catechist Tip Sheet 1: Developmental Characteristics of Young Adolescents
A tip sheet for catechists focusing on the developmental attributes of young adolescents.
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Themes in Paul’s Epistles
An artistic presentation of several themes in Paul’s epistles, and the Scripture passages they correspond to.
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How Paul’s Conversion Changed His Life
A worksheet using Scripture passages to show how Saint Paul’s attitude toward Christ and Christians, Gentiles, and his enemies changed after his conversion.
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The Road to Damascus: A Scripted Version of Acts 9:1-22
A scripted version of Saint Paul’s conversion experience on the road to Damascus, found in Acts 9:1-22.
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Worksheet About Paul
On this worksheet from the Student Activities Workbook for Breakthrough!: An Introduction to People of Faith, you will find a crossword puzzle as well as facts and reflections questions on Paul's life and his conversion.
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Handout: Church Structure and Leadership
The structure of the Catholic Church can be pictured as a series of concentric rings, as shown in the following diagram. Each ring represents a special area of responsibility within the Church. As the circles get smaller, the roles are …
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Inside and Outside
Everyone knows what it feels like to be on the inside and the outside of a group of people. Fill in the statements below, and then write a prayer to Jesus asking for his help when you are an outsider …
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Letters in Paul's Day
An article that discusses the format of Paul’s letters and how they are different from letters today.
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The Story of Betrayal
Read the following accounts from Sacred Scripture about Judas Iscariot: John 13:21–30, Matthew 26:14–16, 26:47–56, 27:3–10. Then number the sentences below in the order they take place in the Gospels.
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It Sounds Familiar
People may go through ups and downs in faith or have a mixture of feelings and experiences regarding their faith. For each description, list some times when you have experienced mixed feelings about your faith. You could also list questions …
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Is This Mary or Martha?
Read each sentence, and decide if it describes Mary or Martha. Write your choice on the line that follows.
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Mary Magdalene: Apostle of the Resurrection?
Write a short essay comparing Mary Magdalene to one of the Apostles. Support any comparison you make with a Gospel and verses about the Apostle.
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An Interview with Mary Magdalene
Read the following Scripture passages and then answer the interview questions as if you were Mary Magdalene.
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Planning a Marian Prayer Service
This resource, taken from the New Testament Leader Guide for Breakthrough! can be used to help you plan a Marian prayer service for Advent, The Annunciation, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and other celebrations of …
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In Mary's Voice
A reading that tells the story of Mary’s relationship with Jesus through her perspective.
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The Images of Jesus Book
Read through the passages below, and select seven you like best. Create a booklet of drawings around the seven images you chose from the readings. Using copies of the handout, “Images of Jesus” (Document #: TX003029), fill in the missing …
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The Last Words of Jesus
Read the following seven passages from Scripture, which each contain one of the seven last words (meaning phrases or statements) of Jesus. Create a song title for each Scripture passage, expressing what you think these last statements meant to Jesus. …
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Jesus' Arrest and Sentencing
Use the assigned passages from Scripture to fill in the answers to the following questions.
