Who is Mr. Osborn?
Mr. Osborn's favorite ice cream flavor is: (a) Salt and Pepper, (b) Doggy Breath, (c) Mint Chocolate Chip, (d) Rotten Eggs.
(c) MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP! Yum! Although, Salt and Pepper doesn't sound too bad!
According to one of the videos we watched, RESPONSIBILITY is “doing what we should do WHEN ___”!
a. We feel like it
b. We get paid
c. We should do it
d. We've had our coffee for the day
According to one of the videos we watched, RESPONSIBILITY is “doing what we should do WHEN... (a) we should DO it”! We do the right things, because they are the right thing to do, and we want to please God.
All of the following are examples of Kindness EXCEPT:
a. opening the door for someone else
b. offering to help someone clean up a mess they made
c. running to the front of the line to get to recess
d. listening to a friend who is upset
What is... (c) running to the front of the line to get to recess? While recess is fun, and we want to get there quickly, we might as well allow our friends to go first, since we're probably going to play with them anyway!
TRUE OR FALSE: According to St. Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, as Christians, we are called to be thankful only when life is easy and good.
What is... FALSE! The scripture actually states, "Give thanks in ALL things; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” But why? Find out in another question!
TRUE OR FALSE: Anger is a bad thing.
What is... FALSE! Anger is a feeling God gave us, which can actually be used for good. For example, if you see someone being bullied at recess and are angered by it, then you are more likely to help that person. What CAN be bad is if we hold on to our anger and let it turn into hate!
Mr. Osborn loves to do all the following except: (a) play guitar, (b) spend time with his family, (c) help students at school, (d) swim with alligators!
(d) SWIM WITH ALLIGATORS... don't get me wrong. They're nice animals 'n all... just not good swim partners.
In another video we watched, a little girl, Mia, was responsible for setting up the umbrella for the picnic table. Instead, she got Humpty Dumpty and the Gingerbread Girl to do it. Was this being responsible?
NO! It was Mia's job to set up the picnic table. Therefore, she should have done it herself (or asked for help, if it became too difficult).
A big part of having Kindness is to have Empathy. What is Empathy?
a. caring about the feelings of others and trying to feel what they feel
b. knowing EXACTLY how they think and feel
c. thinking that everyone else is selfish
d. the desire to be number one in all things
What is... (a) caring about the feelings of others and trying to feel what they feel? Though we can't know EXACTLY what someone is feeling - which is why (b) is wrong - we can imagine what they might be feeling and try to respect that.
All of these are reasons we should be thankful all the time EXCEPT:
a. People who are thankful usually live longer and have better health.
b. It can help us feel better when we are down.
c. Being thankful guarantees we will have an easy life.
d. Thankful people tend to get along better with other people.
What is... (c) Being thankful guarantees we will have an easy life? Nowhere in the Bible does it say we will always have an easy life. Life is full of challenges and difficulties. However, life CAN be a lot better, if we have a thankful heart and express our gratitude to God and others frequently.
All of the following are true about Forgiveness EXCEPT:
a. You can forgive and still be a little angry at the person.
b. Forgiveness doesn't mean we just let people treat us poorly.
c. Forgiveness is always easy.
d. Forgiving someone is not showing weakness; it takes real strength to forgive someone.
What is... (c) Forgiveness is always easy? While it might be easy to forgive some things (for example, when a friend accidentally bumps into you), there are times where it can be extremely difficult. That is when we call on the Holy Spirit to help us forgive that person.
A counselor can help me with all of the following EXCEPT: (a) how to knit a blanket, (b) ways to relax, (c) how to control my anger, (d) problems with my friends and homework.
(a) HOW TO KNIT A BLANKET! Sorry, I don't know how to do that!
In the same video, when Humpty Dumpty and Gingerbread Girl tried to set up the umbrella, it created a big mess. What did Mia do at FIRST? What should she have done?
a. She blamed them for the mess. She should have taken responsibility for not doing it herself.
b. She took responsibility for the mess. She did the right thing first.
c. She yelled at everyone and cried. She should have smiled and said, "I'll fix it."
d. She sang "Let It Go" from Frozen. She should have sang "You're Welcome" from Moana.
What is... (a) She blamed Humpty Dumpty and Gingerbread Girl for the mess. She should have taken responsibility for not doing it herself.
Imagine your friend lost her cat, Toby. All of these are ways to show Empathy EXCEPT:
a. Listen to her as she tells you her feelings.
b. Tell her it's no big deal; it's just a cat.
c. Offer to help look for her cat.
d. Help her put up "Missing Cat" signs around the neighborhood.
What is... (b) Tell her it's no big deal; it's just a cat. Wow! How unkind and insensitive is that!
All of the following are good ways to have an "Attitude of Gratitude" all of the time, EXCEPT:
a. Brag to your friends when you get a good grade or score a run in a sport.
b. Keep a Gratitude Jar, in which you put slips of paper with things you are thankful for. (When you are down, you can pull one out and read it.)
c. Stop and SEE, LISTEN, and TOUCH. (For example, SEE your friends or family around you, LISTEN at the sound of birds singing, or TOUCH the hand of a love one.)
d. Take a "Gratitude Breath" - Take a deep breath while thinking of something or someone you are thankful for.
What is... (a) Brag to your friends when you get a good grade or score a run in a sport. Bragging shows that you are trying to be better than others. It does NOT show a heart of gratitude, because it focuses all your attention on yourself and ignores the importance of others. God loves ALL of us, and we are ALL special in His eyes - and that's something to be thankful for!
When the Prodigal Son - who spent all his inheritance money - returned home, how did his Father receive him?
a. He yelled at His son and sent him to his room.
b. He ran to him, kissed him, then threw him a party.
c. He told His son to leave and never come back.
d. He made His son pay back all the money he spent.
What is... (b) He ran to him, kissed him, then threw a party? This is how God responds to us when we sin, but then come to him and say we're sorry (and mean it).
If I want to go talk to Mr. Osborn, I can do all of the following EXCEPT: (a) ask my teacher, (b) run out of P.E. without telling anyone, (c) fill out one of those slips of paper in the box outside his office, (d) ask my parent.
(b) RUN OUT OF P.E. WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE! (It's a safety thing.)
Which of the following is NOT being responsible:
a. Feeding the dog before school every day.
b. Lying to your Mom about doing your homework.
c. Spilling your drink, then cleaning it up right away.
d. Returning a book you borrowed from a friend after you read it.
What is... (b) Lying to your Mom about doing your homework. What should you do instead of lying?
In one of the videos we watched, a young man was afraid to swim. Even though his friend was not afraid of water, he WAS afraid of ___, and so he had Empathy for his friend.
a. sharks
b. teddy bears
c. bees
d. flying
What is... (c) bees? You don't have to share the same fears as someone to have Empathy for them. Just think of something that scares you, and... you'll have Empathy for them!
According to Psalm 139, we are to praise God, because He made us:
a. better than others
b. fearfully
c. wonderfully
d. after He made the animals
e. both (b) and (c)
What is... (e) both (b) and (c)? As we recite every class, "I praise YOU because I am fearfully and wonderfully made!" God loves each of us so much that He made us all different and special. You are the only YOU that has ever lived and will live!
What do all of the following people have in common: St. Peter, St. Paul, and King David?
a. They all had the middle name of Rico.
b. They all were close to God.
c. They all did horrible things, and yet God forgave them.
d. Both (b) and (c)
e. None of the above
What is... (d) Both (b) and (c)? All three were close followers of God. And, even though they committed horrible sins, God still completely forgave them. Why? Because God is LOVE, and LOVE forgives!
When I talk to Mr. Osborn in private, he HAS to tell someone if: (a) I am in danger or someone else is in danger, (b) I broke a school rule and it needs to be told to the Principal or Vice Principal, (c) I ask him to share it with someone else, (d) all of the above.
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE! I want to make sure you are safe, so, if you plan on hurting yourself or someone else, or someone else is hurting you, I have to tell someone... it's the law :)
What is the responsible thing to do in the following scenario: You are sitting at recess, and you notice a group of your friends picking on the new kid in school. One of them invites you over to join in making fun of them.
a. Laugh along with your friends.
b. Walk away and play with someone else.
c. Stand up for the new student.
d. Tell the teacher what your friends are doing.
e. Answers (c) or (d).
What is... (e) Answers (c) or (d)? Either choice is good. You can either stand up for the new kid OR tell the teacher... or both!
True or False: If someone is sad, telling them to cheer up and move on is a good example of Empathy.
All of the following are examples of showing a thankful heart EXCEPT:
a. Great job at winning, brother!
b. I can't wait to visit my family at Christmas!
c. My sister is better than me at everything!
d. What a beautiful sunset, Lord!
What is... (c) My sister is better than me at everything! God doesn't want us comparing ourselves to anyone else. Why? Because He has gifts and plans just for us, that no one else can have. Focusing on others and their gifts keeps us from seeing all the good things inside of us! (And it keeps us from being grateful.)
True or False: If we do NOT forgive others who do wrong to us, then God will not forgive OUR sins.
What is... TRUE! According to Jesus in Matthew 6:15, "But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." This does NOT mean we will automatically go to Hell when we die. It DOES mean, though, that, if we choose to hang onto anger, we will very likely spend some time in Purgatory, until we decide to let go of the anger.