What would you do?
You're scared at night. How can remembering the Cross help you?
Pray, make the Sign of the Cross and remember that Christ is with you.
What does the Cross remind us that Jesus did for us?
Jesus died/ sacrificed Himself for us. To save us from our sins
Who was crucified on the Cross for us?
Jesus Christ
You're tempted to cheat on a test because no one will know. What should you do?
Choose honesty even when nobody else would know.
Why is the Cross a sign of love?
Jesus willingly gave Himself for us because of His love for humanity.
Where was Jesus crucified?
Golgotha/Calvary.
Someone at school is bullying you and you're becoming really angry. How could you respond as a Christian?
Pray for strength, seek help if needed, and don't respond with hatred or revenge.
Why do Christians make the Sign of the Cross when they pray?
It reminds us of Christ, His sacrifice and our faith in Him.
What happened to Jesus three days after He died on the Cross?
He rose from the dead.
You're about to say something hurtful to your brother or sister. How can the Cross influence your choice?
Stop before speaking, pray and choose words that aren't intended to hurt them.
Does the Cross mean Christians will never experience problems? Explain.
No. Christians still experience difficulties, but we can turn to Christ and trust Him through them.
What did Jesus say about forgiving the people who crucified Him?
Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
Your friend says, “If the Cross is powerful, why does God still let difficult things happen?” What could you tell them?
The Cross doesn't mean difficulties disappear. It reminds Christians that Christ is with them through suffering and gives them hope.
The Cross looked like defeat, but why is it actually a symbol of victory and hope?
Through Christ's death and Resurrection, the Cross became a sign of victory over sin and death and therefore a source of hope.
Finish the verse: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved…”
“…it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18)