Miracles
Definition of miracle
A sign of God’s power and love that goes beyond natural explanation
Definition of parable
A simple story Jesus used to teach a deeper spiritual truth
Definition of Kingdom of God
God’s dream for the world: a world full of love, peace, fairness, and joy
Definition of mission
To be sent out to do something with a purpose
What it means that Jesus is the Truth
Jesus is not the source of information, but he is the embodiment of it
What miracles reveal about Jesus
His identity and his mission (who he is and what he came to do)
Purpose of parables
To help people understand spiritual truths by using everyday images
The Kingdom of God will be fulfilled ....
In heaven and at the end of time
The mission of Jesus
Teach the truth about God and His love, heal and forgive to restore people to friendship with God, save humanity through His death and resurrection
An example of Jesus revealing truth through his words and his actions
Parables, the Beatitudes, healing people
Give an example of a biblical miracle AND explain what it reveals about Jesus identity and mission
Healing the Blind Man (Jesus brings spiritual and physical sight), Calming the Storm (Jesus has authority over creation / nature), Raising Lazarus (Jesus has power over death)
Explain the parable of the yeast
“The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened.” Matthew 13:33
The Kingdom of God begins ....
in our hearts
Give an example of how we can be a part of the mission of Jesus
Being kind, spreading the Gospel, praying for and with others, spreading joy
Juan Diego
Give an example of a modern miracle AND explain what it reveals about Jesus identity and mission
What Jesus is teaching in the parable of the Good Samaritan
We are meant to help everyone, even if we don't get along with them or don't like them
This is what the parable of the Mustard Seed reveals about God's Kingdom
It will continue to grow and will be a place for all people to be a part of and belong to
Give an example of someone who foretold the mission of Jesus
What the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary is
A Catholic doctrine that states the Virgin Mary, from the very first moment of her conception in her mother's womb, was preserved by God's special grace from all stain of original sin
What the Church does to prove something is a miracle
The Church uses science, doctors, and investigators to declare anything a miracle.
Show his divinity, Teach us something about God and his Kingdom, Help us to relate to Jesus, Give us trust and confidence in the Lord, Help our faith grow
Differences between God's Kingdom and human kingdoms
Human kingdoms have sin and imperfections in it. God’s Kingdom is ruled by Jesus and meant to bring justice, peace, love, etc. God’s Kingdom is everlasting and cannot be overthrown
How Jesus sent his disciples out on mission & what he told them to do
The four main parts of the Mass
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Concluding Rites