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May 23, 2010

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Study guide courtesy of Debbie Bosak at dbosak@dcgary.org

MISSIONARY
Page 1
1.  Where did Pope Benedict XVI's latest trip take him? Find it on a map or globe.
2.  In Lisbon, what did the pope encourage Catholic to be?
3.  What is evangelization? Ask your teacher to explain.
4.  What is our duty as followers of Christ?
5.  What was Pope Benedict referring to when he said "…like a light in danger of being snuffed out forever"?
6.  According to the pope, what is the Church's greatest priority?

WORRY
Page 2
1.  What are a few of the many concerns as a result of the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
2.  How has British Petroleum tried to control this disaster?
3.  According to this article, who represents one-half of the fishing fleet in this area?
4.  What are their concerns? How have they offered to help?
5.  How has Catholic Charities stepped up to help the people in this area?

BISHOP MELCZEK'S COLUMN
Page 5
1.  Who is the Holy Spirit?
2.  Why are we given the gift of the Holy Spirit?
3.  What happened at the baptism of Jesus?
4.  Before Jesus ascended into heaven, what did he entrust to his apostles?
5.  How and when did the Holy Spirit appear to the apostles as Jesus promised?
6.  How does Bishop Melczek tell us the Holy Spirit is active in our Church today?

YOUTH'S
Page 11
1.  According to studies, how much time do young people spend involved in electronics today?
2.  Discuss the various media technology you might use everyday at home or at school?
3.  According to the columnist, how can the Internet and cell phones be good?
4.  How can excessive use of media be bad?
5.  What does it mean to "multitask?"
6.  What does Osborne suggest young people make a wise decision to do?
7.  What could you do with an extra 7.5 hours?
8.  Why do you think it's more beneficial to talk with friends and family in person?

GOSPELS
Page 12
1.  How many Gospels are in the Bible?
2.  Who are the evangelists (writers) of the Gospels?
3.  Who is the true author of Sacred Scripture?
4.  Why are there only four Gospels if we know more were written?
5.  Why isn't there only one Gospel?
6.  Which are the only two writers who record the birth of Jesus in their accounts?
7.  What is one difference between these two accounts?

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Theme for 2010 communications day invites priests to use digital media
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
 

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- For World Communications Day 2010, Pope Benedict XVI has chosen the theme "The priest and pastoral ministry in a digital world: New media at the service of the Word."

As the church celebrates the Year for Priests, the pope also wanted to invite the world's priests to consider ways they could use digital media in their ministry, said a statement from the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. The Vatican announced the theme Sept. 29.

If understood and used wisely, new media technology "can offer priests and all pastoral workers a wealth of information and content that was difficult to access before, and facilitate forms of collaboration and greater communion in ways that were unthinkable in the past," the statement said.

While the church also must be aware of and address problems the new digital culture causes, it said, the church should recognize the enormous potential new instruments of communication have in ministry and evangelization.

Thanks to the new media, those involved in preaching and catechizing can now reach individuals and entire communities on every continent using words, sounds and images, it said.

"If used wisely, and with the help of experts in technology and communications, the new media can become a valid and effective tool for priests and all pastoral workers for evangelization and communion that are true and full of meaning," it said.

In most countries, the Catholic Church celebrates World Communications Day on the Sunday before Pentecost; in 2010 the communications day will be celebrated May 16.

A papal message for the occasion usually is released Jan. 24, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, the patron of journalists.

END
09/29/2009 9:26 AM ET
Copyright (c) 2009 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Make this
Clay Pot Jesus

Download the instructions here

This sweet portrayal of Jesus makes a great Religious Education class project. Easy to put together and a great way to celebrate your faith.


What you'll need:

  • 1- 1.5” diameter wooden ball
  • 1- 2.25” diameter clay pot
  • White and brown felt
  • Gold glitter glue
  • White, flesh and pink paint
  • Black marker
  • White craft glue
  • Scissors
  • Pattern - click here
     

How to make it:

  1. Paint the clay pot white and the wooden ball with flesh paint. Let dry and repeat for a second coat.
  2. Turn the clay pot upside down and glue the wooden ball to the center of the bottom of the pot.
  3. Cut the hair and beard out of brown felt using the pattern.
  4. Glue the hair across the top of the head and glue ends in place.
  5. Glue the beard onto the face.
  6. Use an old or scruffy paintbrush (dry) to pick up a small amount of pink paint. Dab off almost all the excess paint and then gently dab on the pink cheeks.
  7. Use marker to dot on eyes, draw on eyebrows and smile.
  8. Cut the robe from white felt using the pattern.
  9. Wrap the robe around the body, crossing and overlapping in the front. Glue in place.
  10. Use gold glitter glue to pipe a border onto the bottom of the robe and add a cross to the front.
     

Tips:

  • Use this craft as an opportunity to remind children why we celebrate Easter. 
  • Felt is inexpensive, buy several sheets of different colors each time you visit the craft store to keep your stock growing.  
  • Clay pots are easy to paint and you can make tons of great projects from them. Watch for sales at garden centers and craft stores and stock up.
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