Choose Love!
Jesus wants us to say No to sin and Yes to what?
Love.
You accidentally trip on the playground and knock another child down. Did you sin just because it happened?
No. It was an accident.
What is sin?
Sin is turning away from God’s love and choosing what we know is wrong.
Someone is hungry. What is one way you can help?
Give food to the person, or help feed the hungry.
Who teaches us to love God and love others?
Jesus.
If your friend forgets a pencil and you have an extra one, what is a loving choice?
Share or lend your extra pencil.
Your mom says you cannot have candy, so you secretly take money from her purse to buy some. Right or wrong choice?
Wrong choice.
Sin can hurt two important relationships: our relationship with God and with whom else?
Other people.
Someone is thirsty. Which Work of Mercy can you practice?
Give a drink to the thirsty.
In the story of the Last Judgment, Jesus talks about helping people who are hungry, thirsty, sick, and in need. In which Gospel is this story found?
The Gospel of Matthew.
True or False: We can choose whether to say “yes” or “no” to God’s love.
True.
You make fun of a classmate because they have trouble making friends. Does this show love?
No. Making fun of someone does not show love.
What are the two kinds of sin discussed in our lesson?
Mortal sin and venial sin.
A new child comes to catechism and does not know anyone. What loving action could you take?
Welcome the child and help the child feel included.
Complete Jesus’ teaching: “I was hungry and you gave me something to ______.”
Eat.
Your brother accidentally breaks one of your toys. You are angry. Name one loving choice you could make.
Forgive him, speak kindly, or choose not to take revenge.
You are washing dishes when a plate slips from your hands and breaks. Is breaking the plate itself a sin?
No. It was an accident.
Your friend does something wrong, says “I’m sorry,” and really wants to do better. What should a follower of Jesus try to do?
Forgive the person and try to be reconciled.
Name three Works of Mercy from our lesson.
Any three: Feed the hungry; give drink to the thirsty; clothe the naked; shelter the homeless; visit the sick; visit the imprisoned.
What does Jesus teach us about failing to love our neighbor?
When we fail to love others, we also fail to show our love for God.
Why is choosing love also a way of saying “Yes” to God?
Because God wants us to love Him and love others.
What is one important difference between an accident and a sinful choice?
A sinful choice is choosing to do something wrong. An accident happens unintentionally.
What does the word “reconciliation” mean?
Coming back together in peace.
A classmate is sitting alone because nobody wants to play with him. Give two different ways you could show Jesus’ love.
Examples: Invite the child to play, sit with him, talk to him, include him, or be his friend.
When a sinner turns back to God, what happens in Heaven according to Jesus’ teaching?
There is joy in Heaven.