Weekly Confirmation Class from Paul Hotovy:

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Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6qi393Z7L8 

1. Describe the one location in the video that you most would like to visit. What about it is beautiful? Why do you want to go there?
 

2. Pick a person or group from the video and describe what they might be thinking. How is their activity in this video similar or different from yours. 

 

The Church Part II

3.  Look up a definition in a dictionary of the word, “creed”. 

A.Write down the definition here. 
 

B.During mass, we all recite the Nicene Creed (which is a list of everything we as Catholics believe). When during Mass do we say the Nicene Creed? You will have to look this up and say it is after _____________ and before _______________ during Mass. 

C.Read the Nicene Creed and fill in the blanks: “I believe in one, ________________, catholic, and __________________ Church. 

   

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ZZ4FGbAH0 

 

4. What are the 4 “marks” of the Catholic Church? 

 

5. The Church is ONE

A. Why does God give each person different gifts?

B.In St. John Bosco Church in Portchester, how do the priests help the church? What other groups of people help the Church? {Think before the pandemic}

C.What is one gift (characteristic about yourself) that you have? 

D.How can you use this gift to help the Church? 

 

6. The Church is HOLY

A.What is the type of “holiness” that is meant here?

 

7. The Church is CATHOLIC

A.The word “catholic” literally means __________________?

B. The Catholic Church is meant for _____________________.

 

8. The Church is APOSTOLIC

A.To what group of 12 people did Jesus give authority to lead the Church?

B.Pope Francis can trace his power back to what apostle?

 

9. What is one piece of advice that you can give me, Mr. Paul, to help me to become a better-version-of-myself during the rest of quarantine? [Please make is specific, not something bland like “be nice to people”]

 

1. What is your favorite song? When did you first listen to it? What is the message of the song?
2.  When you hear the word “Church”, what are the first five words that come to your mind? Write down these five words.
 
                                                            The Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ganhj2TtZi4
3.  Do people need community(“people to do life with”)?
 
4. Who or what is the Church? Why is it a problem when you do not show up or participate in Church[I am talking about before the quarantine]?
 
5. What was life like for the first Christians[Right after Jesus’ death]?
 
6. Why were non-Christians attracted to the early Christians? What made Christians different from everyone else?
 
7. As the Church, how can we show more agape love to people? Give specific ideas.
 
8. In a non-sexual way, what are five characteristics that you find attractive in people? (Examples: Serious, good listener, fun…)
 
9. In what ways is the modern-world “cold, brutal, impersonal, and ruled by self-interest”?
 
10. What do you think is happening in the picture below? Why do you think Pope Francis is acting like this?

Dear Students and Parents,

           I hope that you had a great week. This weekend is going to be sunny, so I hope everyone can got outside for a while. Also, by watching Mass on Sunday, you can keep your faith strong as a family. The church's Youtube channel is " donboscoportchester". You can watch mass there on Sunday.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_afxqcQz9K065wYunu-ow

Below is the  lesson for this week. It is a little challenging but very profound. 
God Bless, Mr. Paul

May is the month of Mary.
Your goal for this week is to pray a rosary with your family.

Introduction

1. If you had to live during this quarantine without a phone, tv, computer, or gaming system, what do you think you would do in all your free time? (You are really going to have to use your imagination here)

Review

1. Name your Confirmation Saint and one thing about him/her that inspires you. 

Theme of Lesson for May 1st: Agape Love 

 

1. [Before going any further] List three things that you would say that you “love”? 

 

1. List two people who you “love”

Teacher notes: The word “love” is a tricky one because it can mean many different things. I would say that, “Wow, I love mint chocolate chip ice cream. It tastes so good.” But I would also say that, “I love my parents. I would do anything for them.” The word love in these two sentences means totally different things.  The Greeks had four words for love. will explain each a little below:

• Orge is the affection we have with people in our family. We can enjoy their presence but at least we feel responsible for them even when they get on our nerves.
• Philia is love between friends. This when you know that your friends are loyal and are willing to defend you. You are willing to help your friends, but you also expect them to help you in return. 
• Eros is romantic love likSte between people who are married. This is based a lot on emotions. You are attracted to someone and you expect them to be attracted back to you. 
• Agape is the deep love that God has for us. It is also the love that we return to God and show our neighbors. It is the most deep and selfless type of love. It seeks NOTHING in return. 

Today, we are only going to focus on Agape love. You will watch the following video and answer the next questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slyevQ1LW7A 


5. [From the video] In Mark 12:31, Jesus says that the meaning of love is to love _______________ and _____________________________________________________. 


6. Which is more important, to A) Love God or B) Love your neighbor as yourself? Explain. 


7. Which of the following parts of agape love do you think is the most difficult? (Choose one of the three below) Explain. 

• You have to seek what is best for others, not just yourself. You have to put them above yourself. 
• You do not expect anything in return. You might get nothing back when you help someone. 
•  You care about the person that you cannot stand (enemy). You even forgive those people who hurt you.

8. How did Jesus show agape love to the people around him? Give and explain two examples from the life of Jesus shows us that he practiced agape love.

9. Give one example of someone you know or someone you have seen in the news who treats others with agape love? Explain how this person shows agape love.  


10. The purpose of human existence is to receive this love that has come to us in Jesus and then give it back out to others. 

• What is one way that you can try to receive this love from God?
• What is one specific way that you can use agape love (giving without asking for anything in return) with your family this week? 

Have a great week
Mr. Paul