Bible Detectives
The Our Father is found in the first book of the New Testament. What is the name of this Gospel book?
Matthew
Matthew 6:9: "Our Father who art in heaven, ______ be thy name."
Hallowed
When we pray "Our Father in Heaven," what does that tell us about God's relationship with us?
God loves us like a caring parent and wants us to talk to Him.
"Daily Bread" means asking God for what we actually NEED to survive. Name TWO things that are actual NEEDS vs. WANTS.
Needs: Food, water, shelter, clothing, health. (Wants: Video games, new phones, brand sneakers).
During Mass, when the priest holds his hands out and the whole church prays the Our Father together, what are we demonstrating as a parish?
That we are praying together as one community/family.
Look at your open Bible at Matthew chapter 6. Which verse numbers contain the Our Father prayer?
Verses 9 through 13
Matthew 6:10: "Thy kingdom come, thy ______ be done..."
Will
The word "Hallowed" means holy, special, and set apart. What is ONE word your table can name that describes how awesome God is?
Loving, Powerful, Kind, Holy, Creator
Why can it be hard to forgive someone who was mean to you or broke something of yours? What does Jesus teach us about forgiveness?
It’s hard because we feel hurt or angry, but Jesus teaches us to forgive because God forgives us when we make mistakes.
In Matthew 6:13, what do we ask God to deliver us from?
Evil (or harm/sin)
Read Matthew 6:8 right before the prayer. Who was speaking and giving us this prayer as an example?
Jesus
Matthew 6:11: "Give us this day our ______ bread."
Daily
When we pray "Thy kingdom come... on earth as it is in heaven," what are we asking God to help us build on Earth?
A world filled with love, peace, kindness, and fairness
What can you pray silently in your head when you are tempted to lie, cheat, or make a bad choice?
God, give me strength" or "God, help me make the right choice."
At Mass, right after the Our Father, the priest prays and everyone responds: "For the kingdom, the power, and the ______ are yours..." What word is missing?
Glory
In Luke chapter 11, Jesus teaches this prayer again. What did the disciples ask Jesus right before He taught it to them?
"Lord, teach us to pray."
Matthew 6:12: "And forgive us our ______, as we forgive our debtors."
Debts (or Trespasses/Sins)
What does the word "Temptation" mean when we ask God to "lead us not into temptation"?
A strong feeling or pull to make a wrong choice (like lying, cheating, or being mean).
Name ONE way a student your age can bring a "little bit of Heaven" to their school or home this week.
Helping a classmate, obeying parents, comforting a friend, standing up to a bully.
Why do we hold hands or open our hands up during the Our Father at Mass?
To show unity with others and that we are open to receiving God’s blessings.
True or False: In Matthew 6:5–7, Jesus said we should pray loudly on street corners just so everyone thinks we are cool or holy.
False! (Jesus said to pray humbly from the heart, not to show off).
Matthew 6:13: "And lead us not into ______, but deliver us from evil."
Temptation
What is the last word we say at the end of every prayer that means "I believe" or "So be it"?
Amen
Why is praying "Our Father" better than only praying for ourselves ("My Father")?
Because it reminds us that we are all God's children and part of one big family who should care for each other.
Which two sacraments give us special strength to forgive others and make good choices when we are tempted?
Reconciliation (Confession) and Holy Communion (Eucharist).