Rugãciuni, Ore de adoratie, Prayers, Hours of adoration ( 2 )

Rugãciuni, Ore de adoratie, Prayers, Hours of adoration ( 2 )

Psalmii /Psalms 107, 108 si 118. Domnul, stânca noastrã. Our Lord the rock

Psalmii /Psalms 107, 108 si 118. Domnul, stânca noastrã. Our Lord the rock

Psalms 107, 108 and 118 of Orthodox Bible

Our Lord the rock from the Catholic Church, June 1^st, 2008, Bucharest, Romania

Psalmii sunt extrasi din Biblia ortodoxã, “Biblia sau Sfanta Scripturã, tiparita sub indrumarea si cu purtarea de grija a Prea Fericitului Pãrinte TEOCTIST Patriarhul Bisericii Ortodoxe Române cu aprobarea Sfantului Sinod, Ed.Institutului Biblic si de Misiune al Bisericii Ortodoxe Române, Bucuresti, 1994.

Rugaciunea credinciosilor din 1 iunie 2008, in care se vorbeste despre  Domnul, Stânca noastrã este de la Biserica Catolicã din Bucuresti.

                                                                                                         

Psaltirea Maicii Domnului. Psalter of Mother of God. Psautier de Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu

Psaltirea Maicii Domnului. Psalter of Mother of God. Psautier de Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu

Psalmii Maicii Domnului. Psalms of Mother of God. Psaumes de Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu

Psalms, 104. Psalmul 103 in Biblia ortodoxã ( Bible. Biblie )

Psalms, 104. Psalmul 103 in Biblia ortodoxã ( Bible. Biblie )

4: “ Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: “ / 5: “ Cel ce faci pe îngerii Tãi duhuri si pe slugile Tale parã de foc ; “ ( Ps.104:4 / 103:5 ) /

Daily Bible Guide

Authorized Version

Psalms, Chapter 104

1: Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

2: Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:

3: Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:

4: Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

5: Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

6: Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.

7: At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.

8: They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.

9: Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

10: He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.

11: They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.

12: By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.

13: He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.

14: He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

15: And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.

16: The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;

17: Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.

18: The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.

19: He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.

20: Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.

21: The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.

 22: The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.

 23: Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.

 24: O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

 25: So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.

 26: There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.

 27: These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.

 28: That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.

 29: Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.

 30: Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.

 31: The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

 32: He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.

 33: I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

 34: My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

 35: Let the sinners be be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.

Sursa Psalmului 104 : Daily Bible Guide, Authorized Version,

Biblia in limba engleza

http://bible.christiansunite.com/bibles.cgi?c=104&b=Ps&v=kjv

Muzee si Biserici, Paris, 1991. At the museum, at the Church, Paris, 1991

Muzee si Biserici, Paris, 1991. At the museum, at the Church, Paris, 1991

Triptyque de la famille Sedano, Gérard David Vers (Catre) 1465-1523,
Louvre museum

Eglise Sainte-Madeleine, Biserica Sfanta Magdalena,
La Coupole, Cupola, Paris, 1991, France

Ziua de nastere a lui Arjen Dijksman: 22 Februarie 2014. Arjen’s birthday

Ziua de nastere a lui Arjen Dijksman: 22 Februarie 2014. Arjen’s birthday

                                                                                                                  

48 (years old) ?

46 on July 20, 2012 ....ziua in care l-am cunoscut pe Arjen Dijksman la Bucuresti, la facultatea de Matematica a Universitatii Bucuresti din str.Academiei nr.14, sector 3.

Ce aleargã timpul !

Sambata, adica in toate sambetele – si pe 22 Februarie 2014 in mod special, sunt convinsa – stiam ca Arjen isi dedicã ziua in intregime familiei, lui Laurence, sotiei sale, copiilor, parintilor lui.

Pe de alta parte, pe 22 Februarie 2014 la noi a fost, pentru cã asa a fost, sambata mortilor.

Am ales sa nu ii urez “La multi ani”, sau “Happy birthday” chiar sambata, pe 22 Februarie 2014, ci a doua zi.

Objet :	Re: Tr : Bonjour Arjen ! transcription fichier 4 GB, ci- jointe
De :	Arjen Dijksman
À :	Olivia Marcov
Cc :
Cci :
Date :	Dimanche 23 février 2014 18h14

Multumesc frumos pentru urari de ziua mea!

Arjen”

2014-02-23 9:30 GMT+01:00 Olivia Marcov < ... >:

LA MULTI ANI ! - je crois que hier c'était ton anniversaire.

Je te remercie pour le fichier 4 +  les compléments, je le verrai tout à l'heure !

Mes compliments à Laurence,

 Olivia »

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À : Olivia Marcov < ... >

Envoyé le : Dimanche 23 février 2014 0h33

Objet : Re: Bonjour Arjen ! transcription fichier 4 GB, ci- jointe

Bonjour Olivia,

Merci beaucoup pour ton travail. Je me rends compte que ça n'a pas été facile parce qu'il y avait des mots techniques des noms de personnes et le son n'était pas très bon.

Je te renvoie une version complétée du fichier 4.

Demain, je mettrai en forme et j'enverrai aussi à Guy Berthault.

A plus tard.

Arjen

2014-02-18 11:28 GMT+01:00 Olivia Marcov < ... >:

Salut, Arjen !

Voici enfin mon travail terminé, je t'envoie la transcription du dernier fichier-interview, le 4ème, et je joins aussi le fichier 4 mp3 audio à la fois.

Olivia »

Despre predarea transcrierii fisierelor-interview audio privind eclipsele de Soare, Arjen Dijksman, Guy Berthault, 24 Februarie 2014

Despre predarea transcrierii fisierelor-interview audio privind eclipsele de Soare, Arjen Dijksman, Guy Berthault, 24 Februarie 2014

Objet :	Re: Tr : Tr : Fwd: Transcription interview du 14 décembre 2014 ARJEN
De :	Arjen Dijksman
À :	Olivia Marcov
Cc :
Cci :
Date :	Lundi 24 février 2014 14h25

Guy Berthault a beaucoup apprécié que je t'implique dans ce travail. Cela lui tient à coeur de faire connaître les expériences de Maurice Allais.

Arjen”

2014-02-24 12:11 GMT+01:00 Olivia Marcov < ... >:

Je te remercie pour ce que tu as écrit de moi concernant le français.

 Olivia »

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Objet : Re: Tr : Fwd: Transcription interview du 14 décembre 2014 ARJEN

;-)

2014-02-24 11:32 GMT+01:00 Olivia Marcov < ... >:

"Beuh !",  ha, ha, ha....

(tu m'avais dit depuis le début que tu allais refaire une version après la transcription de tous les fichiers)

Je suis habituée - et ça me plaît - à reproduire, à consigner fidèlement un texte, un dialogue, etc.

Ce ne sont pas les interjections qui sont le problème... beuh, vous m'amusez un peu...

Ce sont vos expériences et vos éclipses je n'y suis pour rien, faites comme vous entendez, comme vous voulez.

Beuhh

Je vous souhaite une bonne journée à tous !

Olivia »

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Objet : Fwd: Transcription interview du 14 décembre 2014

Bonjour Olivia,

Voici le retour de Guy Berthault concernant la transcription de l'interview. Je referai une version définitive sans toutes les exclamations.

Bonne journée.

Arjen »

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Date: 2014-02-24 7:13 GMT+01:00

Subject: Re: Transcription interview du 14 décembre 2014

To: Arjen Dijksman < ... >

Bonjour Arjen,

Il s'agit de l'observatoire de Membach.Dans le texte,on peut supprimer les exclamations;beuh,ect.

[...]

Amicalement.

Guy Berthault »

Le 23/02/2014 17:13, Arjen Dijksman a écrit :

Bonjour Guy, bonjour Jean-Bernard,

Je vous envoie la transcription de notre discussion du 14 décembre dernier à propos des expéditions d'éclipses, faite par Olivia Marcov (la fille de Nicolae Marcov), qui parle excellemment le français. J'ai modifié quelques phrases afin de donner un texte plus lisible à l'écrit.

Pouvez-vous vérifier le texte et m'indiquer les corrections éventuelles? Il y a quelques noms propres en rouge qui nécessitent une vérification ou correction. L'idée est de diffuser ce texte à la communauté qui s'intéresse à Maurice Allais, si vous en êtes d'accord.

Je joins également les quatre fichiers audio (à lire avec Real Player ou QuickTime).

Mes salutations amicales,

Arjen »

Leonard and the lie-detector. Leonard et le détecteur de mensonges. Leonard si detectorul de minciuni

Leonard and the lie-detector. Leonard et le détecteur de mensonges. Leonard si detectorul de minciuni

Fables of french Middle Ages. Fables du Moyen Âge français. Fabule din Evul Mediu francez

Fables of french Middle Ages. Fables du Moyen Âge français. Fabule din Evul Mediu francez

Leonard and Socrates: to be truth, good and useful

Leonard and Socrates: to be truth, good and useful

Is that truth, good and useful ? Les trois tamis, The three sieves

Mission Witness : prayer ( 1992, September 15,1994 ). Father Michael Shields of the Heart of Jesus

Mission Witness : prayer ( 1992, September 15,1994 ). Father Michael Shields of the Heart of Jesus

“Oh Lord you have filled with such joy. How can I ever repay you ?

Forgive me my many sins and give me but one home and there at the foot of the cross with Mary my Queen and Mother teach me but one thing that is to love.”

( 1992, retreat ; on the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows September 15, 1994, Magadan, Russia )

Sursa : http://www.magadancatholic.com/mission-witness.html   

Un studiu superb al Bibliei (magadancatholic.com, Pr. Michael Shields). Cu versetele din Biblie mentionate in Lectiile 4, 5 si 6

Un studiu superb al Bibliei (magadancatholic.com, Pr. Michael Shields). Cu versetele din Biblie mentionate in Lectiile 4, 5 si 6

“Cuvantul Tãu este o candelã pentru picioarele mele si o luminã pe cãrarea mea = A light for my feet and a lamp for my path” :

Un studiu superb al Bibliei pe care l-am gasit pe pagina Bisericii Nasterea Domnului Isus, Magadan Catholic, (presupun ca a fost) elaborat de catre Parintele sau Father Michael Shields of the Heart of Jesus.

Am scris versetele din Biblie ale Lectiilor 4, 5 si 6 mentionate mai jos, atat in limba românã cat si in limba englezã.

Lectiile 4,5 si 6 sunt acestea :

“Table of Contents

Introduction

LESSON FOUR The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

LESSON FIVE The Gifts of the Holy Spirit .

LESSON SIX Jesus is Born—The First Coming .

“A light for my feet and a lamp for my path

A catholic bible study

Suggestions for a good bible study

Read over the study and become familiar with its contents.

Answer the questions yourself if you are to be the leader

Find the scriptures in your bible so you are familiar with where the verses are.

Pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit to begin a bible study in your parish.

Principles of the bible study:

*A bible study is not a theological discussion group, there are not experts that have all the answers. A bible study group is for spiritual growth and no matter who you are you can share from your life.

*A bible group show be a place for anyone to feel comfortable about sharing and not a place for arguments or heated discussions.  If a problem arises simply suggest that the discussion would be better outside the group and return to your focus.

*A bible study group is not  place to make your point or try and change the life of another. Everyone is there to  hear and share on Gods word and everyone can find a place of conversion and encouragement.

Make a concrete plan: 1) choose a day of the week most convenient for people. It maybe convenient to begin a bible study after Sunday mass.   Or maybe another evening or day time. You could have a bible study for moms with kids during the day. You could have a bible study for teens. You could have a bible study for adults  on a Saturday or Friday night. 

2)Choose a season of the year ie Lent or Advent or summer time and announce a beginning  and when the bible study will end.  You might want to do a  4 week bible study and choose from the contents four interesting topics. You might want  to do a bible study and  just do each lesson one after another. The important part is to choose and beginning and when the bible study will end.

3)Invite a group to gather for an hour or an hour and a half bible study.  Maybe have tea and some sweets to show hospitality to each other. Have one person each week responsible for bringing these to the bible study.

4)Simple format a)Begin with welcome a song and a prayer to the Holy Spirit or the Blessed Mother or simple the Our Father to guide the bible study.

                               b) Have bibles and other material ready to use and begin to read the verses of the scripture.  Have different people read from the bible so all can participate.

                               c) answer the discussion questions together.  Be sure as a leader you don’t dominate. Allow for time for as many to answer the questions as possible.  Some people take time to think about a question so allow for some quiet time for people to answer the questions. Some people think better if they write down their answer so have pen and paper available for all. Let people speak even if they might go off topic alittle.  If one person goes off topic too much simply remind the person of the question. If there are not or little discussions on one questions go to the next. Do be in a hurry though to answer all the questions if the discussion is good stay with the discussion.  Notice the time and make sure you stay to the  the time assigned and when it is 10 minutes to the end make mention that we have 10 minutes to finish our discussion.

Note: Some people find it easy to talk publicly others find it difficult. The object of bible sharing is for all to feel like they are included. Allow for time for all to share it they want but no one is required to share all the time.  Ask for reactions from those who are more silent to encourage their sharing. Ask others who might speak more to help others but simply asking questions for others to answer. 

                                d)end with pray tanking God what you shared and learned  and ask if there are any needs we could pray for . Simple pray these prayers for each other.  Ask the group to pray for each other during the week and come next week with any ways the bible study has affected their daily life.

                                e) Invite others to attend the bible study if they are interested. Always have an open group ready to welcome new members.

            

Table of Contents

Introduction

LESSON ONE Who Do You Say That I Am?

LESSON TWOThe Amazing Character of God

LESSON THREE Lord, Teach Us to Pray

LESSON FOUR The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

LESSON FIVE The Gifts of the Holy Spirit .

LESSON SIX Jesus is Born—The First Coming .

LESSON SEVENJ esus is Coming Again—Be Ready

LESSON EIGHT The Reality of Heaven and Hell

LESSON NINE Satan and Spiritual Warfare

LESSON TENHow God Defines Love

LESSON ELEVENGod’s Gift of Sexuality

LESSON TWELVEGod’s Command to Obey

LESSON THIRTEENGod’s Order for the Family

LESSON FOURTEENYour Relationship With Your Parents

LESSON FIFTEENRight to Choose vs. Right to Life

LESSON SIXTEENContentment

LESSON SEVENTEEN The Real Meaning of Good Self Esteem

LESSON EIGHTEEN Controlling the Tongue

LESSON NINETEEN Dealing With Disappointment

LESSON TWENTY Unforgiveness—Recipe for Bitterness

INTRODUCTION

God wants everyone to come to know and love Him. The Scriptures reveal a great deal about Our Lord—His plan for our salvation, details about His character, and what He expects of those who wish to follow Him. In other words, God’s Word is a glimpse into the mind of our Creator!

This Bible study was written with consideration for the problems and challenges we face today. Because the Bible is inspired by God, and therefore timeless, it is as relevant today as the day it was written, and the principles apply to our modern age.

Hopefully, after completing this study, the students will not only be more familiar with the Scriptures and will have learned the importance of applying them to their daily lives, but will also see the need to begin a closer, more personal walk with the One who gave His life that we might have the hope of eternal life

LESSON ONE

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?

In order to love someone, we must first get to know him or her. The Scriptures tell us who God is and how He thinks. Jesus wants to be the most important person in your life. It is natural to want to spend time with those we love. The following study will help you determine where God fits in your life.

READ

1.  Who did some people think Jesus was while He was on earth? (Matthew 16: 13–14)

Matei 16:13 “Si venind Iisus in partile Cezareii lui Filip, ii intreba pe ucenicii Sai, zicand : Cine zic oamenii cã sunt Eu, Fiul Omului ?”. / When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Matei 16:14 “Iar ei au raspuns : Unii, Ioan Botezatorul, altii Ilie, altii Ieremia sau unul dintre prooroci”. / And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

2.  What did Peter say he believed about Jesus? (Matthew 16:16)

Matei 16:16 “Raspunzand Simon Petru a zis : Tu esti Hristosul, Fiul lui Dumnezeu Celui viu. » / And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

3.  Who revealed to Peter the identity of Jesus? (Matthew 16:17)

Matei 16:17 “Iar Iisus, raspunzand, i-a zis : Fericit esti Simone, fiul lui Iona, cã nu trup si sange ti-au descoperit tie aceasta, ci Tatal Meu, Cel din ceruri.” / And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

4.  To some, Jesus is no more than a historical figure. To others, He is truly “the way, the truth, and the life.” Look up the following Scriptures and write what Jesus wants to be to you.

John 3:16

Ioan 3:16 “Caci Dumnezeu asa a iubit lumea, incat pe Fiul Sãu Cel Unul-Nascut L-a dat ca oricine crede in El sa nu piarã, ci sa aiba viatã vesnicã”. /  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 10:11

Ioan 10:11 “Eu sunt pãstorul cel bun. Pãstorul cel bun isi pune sufletul pentru oile sale”. / I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

John 13:15

Ioan 13:15 “Cã v-am dat vouã pildã, ca, precum v-am facut Eu vouã, sa faceti si voi.“ / For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

J John 14:14

Ioan 14:14 “Daca veti cere ceva in numele Meu, Eu voi face.” / If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

John 15:5

Ioan 15:5 “Eu sunt vita, voi sunteti mlãditele. Cel ce ramane in Mine si Eu in el, acela aduce roadã multã, caci fara Mine nu puteti face nimic.” / I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

John 15:13–17

Ioan 15:13 “Mai mare dragoste decat aceasta nimeni nu are, ca sufletul lui sa si-l punã pentru prietenii sãi.” / Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Ioan 15:14 “Voi sunteti prietenii Mei, daca faceti ceea ce vã poruncesc.” / Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

Ioan 15:15 “De acum nu vã mai zic slugi, cã sluga nu stie ce face stapanul sãu, ci v-am numit pe voi prieteni, pentru cã toate cate am auzit de la Tatal Meu vi le-am facut cunoscute.” / Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

Ioan 15:16 “Nu voi M-ati ales pe Mine, ci Eu v-am ales pe voi si v-am rânduit sa mergeti si roadã sa aduceti, si roada voastrã sa ramana, ca Tatal sa va dea orice-i veti cere in numele Meu.” / Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

Ioan 15:17 “Aceasta vã poruncesc : sa va iubiti unul pe altul.” / These things I command you, that ye love one another.

5.  Many times we say we love Jesus, but our actions do not reflect this. What do you think it means to give God “lip service?” (Isaiah 29:13)

Isaia 29:13 “Si a zis Domnul : “De aceea poporul acesta se apropie de Mine cu gura si cu buzele Mã cinsteste, dar cu inima este departe, caci închinarea inaintea Mea nu este decat o rânduialã omeneascã învãtatã de la oameni.” / Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

6.  How can we prove our love for Jesus? (John 14:15)

Ioan 14:15 “De Mã iubiti, pãziti poruncile Mele.” / If ye love me, keep my commandments.

REFLECT

1.  Write a few sentences describing your relationship with Jesus.

2.  On a scale of 1 to 10, what place does He have in your life at this time? Explain.

RESPOND

1.  Set a time aside each day for prayer. Pick a quiet place and try to make this a priority in your daily schedule.

2.  Go to daily Mass whenever possible. Mass is the perfect prayer, and we should try to go beyond our Sunday obligation.

3.  Try to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation once a month John 14:6

Ioan 14:6 “Iisus i-a zis : Eu sunt Calea, Adevarul si Viata. Nimeni nu vine la Tatal Meu decat prin Mine.” / Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me

Memory Scripture John 14;15 if you love me you will keep my commandments

LESSON TWO

THE AMAZING CHARACTER OF GOD

When we meditate on the Scriptures, we get a glimpse into the heart and mind of God. The Bible tells us that if we seek God, we will find Him. As you give thought to the next study, consider the awesome character of the Creator of the Universe!

READ

1.  God is love: How deep is God’s love for us? (Jeremiah 31:3)

Ieremia 31:3 “Atunci mi S-a arãtat Domnul din depãrtare si mi-a zis : “Cu iubire vesnicã te-am iubit si de aceea Mi-am întins spre tine bunãvointa.” / The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

2.  God is supreme: What does Psalm 95:3 say about God?

Psalmul 94:3 “Cã Dumnezeu mare este Domnul si Împãrat mare peste tot pãmântul.” / For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

3.  God is all-powerful: What were the Angel Gabriel’s words to Mary? (Luke 1:37)

Luca 1:37 “Cã la Dumnezeu nimic nu este cu neputintã.” / For with God nothing shall be impossible.

4.  God knows everything: What does Hebrews 4:13 say about God’s knowledge?

Evrei 4:13 “Si nu este nicio fãpturã ascunsã înaintea Lui, ci toate sunt goale si descoperite, pentru ochii Celui în fata Cãruia noi vom da socotealã.” / Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

5.  God is wise: What did Daniel say about God’s wisdom? (Daniel 2:20)

Daniel 2:20 “Si a început Daniel a grãi : “Sã fie numele lui Dumnezeu binecuvântat din veac si pânã în veac, cã a Lui este întelepciunea si puterea.” / Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:

6.  God is everywhere: How did King David describe God’s omnipresence? (1 Kings 8:27)

3 Regi 8:27 “Oare adevarat sa fie cã Domnul va locui cu oamenii pe pamant ? Cerul si cerul cerurilor nu Te încap, cu atat mai putin acest templu pe care l-am zidit numelui Tãu ;” / But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

7.  God is unchanging: In a world where things are constantly changing, what is one thing we can count on? (Malachi 3:6)

Maleahi 3:6 “Cã Eu sunt Domnul si nu M-am schimbat si voi n-ati încetat sã fiti fiii lui Iacov.” / For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

8.  God is faithful: What do we learn about God’s faithfulness in Deuteronomy 7:9                    

Deuteronomul 7:9 “Sa stii dar cã Domnul Dumnezeul tãu este adevãratul Dumnezeu, Dumnezeu credincios, Care pãzeste legãmântul Sãu si mila Sa, pânã la al miilea neam, cãtre cei ce-L iubesc si pãzesc poruncile Lui.” / Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

9.  God is holy: When we consider holy people what must we remember? (Revelations 15:4)

Revelations-Apocalipsa 15:4 “Cine nu se va teme de Tine, Doamne, si nu va slãvi numele Tãu ? Cã tu singur esti sfânt si toate neamurile vor veni si se vor închina înaintea Ta, pentru cã judecãtile Tale s-au fãcut cunoscute.” / Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

10.  God is just: What does God’s justice come against? (Romans 1:18)

Romani 1:18 “Cãci mânia lui Dumnezeu se descoperã din cer peste toatã fãrãdelegea si peste toatã nedreptatea oamenilor care tin nedreptatea drept adevãr.” / For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

REFLECT

1.  At what times do you think we are most apt to doubt God’s love for us?

2.  Since God spoke the universe into existence, how should this affect how we see Him?

RESPOND

1.  If you have a habit of taking God’s name in vain, stop today.

2.  The next time you receive Communion, remember God is in your mouth

Memory verse Ps.33;8  Let all the earth fear the Lord

Psalmul 32:8 “Sã se teamã de Domnul tot pãmântul si de El sã se cutremure toti locuitorii lumii. » / Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

LESSON THREE

LORD,TEACH US TO PRAY

Conversation is one of the most important components of a relationship. Prayer is the vehicle we use to speak to God and He with us. Since He often speaks in a still, small voice, it is important that we listen carefully. God wants to speak to you. Will you give Him an attentive ear?

READ

1.  When Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray, what was His response? (Luke 11:1–4)

Luca 11:1 “Si pe când Se ruga Iisus într-un loc, când a încetat, unul dintre ucenicii Lui I-a zis : “Doamne, învatã-ne sã ne rugãm, cum a învãtat si Ioan pe ucenicii lui.” / And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

Luca 11: 2 “Si le-a zis : Când vã rugati, ziceti : Tatãl nostru, Care esti în ceruri, sfinteascã-se numele Tãu. Vie împãrãtia Ta. Facã-se voia Ta, precum în cer asa si pe pãmânt. » / And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

Luca 11:3 “Pâinea noastrã cea spre fiintã, dã-ne-o nouã în fiecare zi.” / Give us day by day our daily bread.

Luca 11:4 “Si ne iartã nouã pãcatele noastre, cãci si noi însine iertãm tuturor celor ce ne gresesc nouã. Si nu ne duce pe noi în ispitã, ci ne izbãveste de cel rãu.” / And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

2.  What should we keep in mind when we are making requests of the Lord? (1 John 5:14–15)

1 Ioan 5:14 “Si aceasta este încrederea pe care o avem cãtre El, cã, dacã cerem ceva dupã vointa Lui, El ne ascultã.” / And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

1 Ioan 5:15 “Si dacã stim cã El ne ascultã ceea ce Îi cerem, stim cã dobândim cererile pe care I le-am cerut.” / And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

3.  How often should we pray? (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

1 Tesaloniceni 5:17 “Rugati-vã neîncetat.” / Pray without ceasing.

4.  Which of your activities can be considered a prayer? (Colossians 3:17)

Coloseni 3:17 “Orice ati face, cu cuvântul sau cu lucrul, toate sã le faceti în numele Domnului Iisus si prin El sã multumiti lui Dumnezeu-Tatãl.” / And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

5.  What do the Scriptures say are some reasons for unanswered prayer? (James 4:3, Sirach 3:5, Matthew 6: 5–7, 1 John 1:8–10)

James-Iacov 4:3 “Cereti si nu primiti, pentru cã cereti rãu, ca voi sã risipiti în plãceri.” / Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

Sirah 3:5 “Cel care cinsteste pe tatã se va veseli de fii si în ziua rugãciunii sale va fi auzit.” /

Matei 6:5 “Iar cand vã rugati, nu fiti ca fãtarnicii cãrora le place, prin sinagogi si prin colturile ulitelor, stând in picioare, sa se roage, ca sã se arate oamenilor ; adevarat grãiesc vouã : si-au luat plata lor.” / And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Matei 6:6 “Tu insa, cand te rogi, intrã in cãmara ta si, inchizand usa, roagã-te Tatãlui tãu, Care este în ascuns, si Tatãl tãu, Care vede în ascuns, îti va rãsplãti tie.” / But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Matei 6:7 “Când vã rugati, nu spuneti multe ca neamurile, cã ele cred cã în multa lor vorbãrie vor fi ascultate.” / But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

REFLECT

1.  What are some ways God has answered your prayers in the way you had hoped?

2.  Have there been times when you asked God for things that you knew in your heart would not be His will for you? Explain

3.  How do you think prayer and reading the Scriptures could help you determine God’s will for your life?

4.  Tell about a time when you felt God did not answer your prayer.

RESPOND

1.  Try using the following as a guideline (ACTS) for prayer:

Adore God, praise Him.Confess your sins to Him in prayer.Thank God for all that He’s done for you.Supplication (requests). Remember others in prayer.

2.  Pray for God’s will in your life.

3.  Pray for your enemies

Memory verse Luke 11;1 Lord teach us to pray

Luca 11:1 “Si pe când Se ruga Iisus într-un loc, când a încetat, unul dintre ucenicii Lui I-a zis : “Doamne, învatã-ne sã ne rugãm, cum a învãtat si Ioan pe ucenicii lui.” / And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

LESSON FOUR

THE FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

You recognize the value of a tree by the fruit it bears (see Mt. 7:17–19). The fruit of a person’s spiritual life is manifested by his or her actions.

It is the Holy Spirit, working in the person’s life that makes this possible. When we were baptized, we received the Holy Spirit for the first time and our parents claimed us for Christ and the Church. When we receive the sacrament of Confirmation, the sacrament completes the baptismal grace. We then have a greater obligation to spread the faith and defend it against attack (CCC 1285).

READ

1.  Who is the Holy Spirit? (Matthew 28:19)

Matei 28:19 “ Drept aceea, mergând, învãtati toate neamurile, botezându-le în numele Tatãlui si al Fiului si al Sfântului Duh” / Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

2.  What is one of the functions of the Holy Spirit? (John 14:26)

Ioan 14:26 “Dar Mângâietorul, Duhul Sfânt, pe Care-L va trimite Tatãl, în numele Meu, Acela vã va învãta toate si vã va aduce aminte despre toate cele ce v-am spus Eu.” / But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you

3.  Jesus said people would know Christians by their fruit. What did He mean? (Matthew 7:16)

Matei 7:16 “Dupã roadele lor îi veti cunoaste. Au doarã culeg oamenii struguri din spini sau smochine din mãrãcini ?” / Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

4.  Name the fruits of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22–23)

Galateni 5:22 “Iar roada Duhului este dragostea, bucuria, pacea, îndelunga-rãbdare, bunãtatea, facerea de bine, credinta,” / But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,gentleness, goodness, faith,

Galateni 5:23 “Blândetea, înfrânarea, curãtia ; împotriva unora ca acestea nu este lege.” / Meekness, temperance:against such there is no law.

5.  Read the parable of the fig tree (Luke 13:6–9). What do you think the story is telling Christians?

Luca 13:6 “ Si le-a spus pilda aceasta : Cineva avea un smochin, sãdit in via sa si a venit sa caute rod in el, dar n-a gasit.” / He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

Luca 13:7 “Si a zis catre vier : Iata, trei ani sunt de cand vin si caut rod in smochinul acesta si nu gasesc. Taie-l ; de ce sa ocupe locul in zadar ? “ / Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?

Luca 13:8 “Iar el, raspunzand, a zis : Doamne, lasa-l si anul acesta, pana ce il voi sapa imprejur si voi pune gunoi” / And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

Luca 13:9 “ Poate va face rod in viitor ; iar de nu, il vei taia.” / And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

REFLECT

1.  Can people tell by your actions, speech, and the way you dress that you belong to Jesus?

2.  List some good fruits you are displaying at this time.

3.  Is there any bad fruit you think the Lord might want to prune away from your character? Write down one thing you think He might want to change.

RESPOND

1.  Pray this prayer every day:

Holy Spirit, enlighten my mind that I might seek, know, and obey the teachings of the Catholic Church. Help me to be steadfast in living out my baptismal promise to avoid what is evil and seek what is holy, and give me the gift of courage, that I might boldly share my faith with others to further the Kingdom of God.

Amen.

2.  Confess your serious faults in Reconciliation

Memory verse Galatians 5;22-23

Galateni 5:22 “Iar roada Duhului este dragostea, bucuria, pacea, îndelunga-rãbdare, bunãtatea, facerea de bine, credinta,” / But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,gentleness, goodness, faith,

Galateni 5:23 “Blândetea, înfrânarea, curãtia ; împotriva unora ca acestea nu este lege.” / Meekness, temperance:against such there is no law.

LESSON FIVE

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Courage,Judgment, Piety, Fear of the Lord

As members of the Body of Christ, we are given certain gifts that enable us to become fruitful Christians. If someone gave you a gift, wouldn’t you open it immediately? The spiritual gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit must also be unwrapped and used. The following study will help you understand the importance of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and also make you more aware of the need for them in your daily life.

READ

1.  If we lack wisdom, what must we do? (James 1:5)

Iacob 1:5 “ Si de este cineva din voi lipsit de intelepciune, sa o ceara de la Dumnezeu, Cel ce dã tuturor fara deosebire si fara infruntare ; si i se va da.” / If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

2.  What do wise people do? (Proverbs 10:14)

Pildele lui Solomon 10:14 “Cei intelepti ascund stiinta, iar gura celui fara de socotintã este o nenorocire apropiatã.” / Proverbs 10:14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

3.  What did King Solomon ask of God? (1 Kings 3:9)

3 Regi 3:9 “Dãruieste-i dar robului Tãu minte priceputã, ca sa asculte si sa judece pe poporul Tau si sa deosebeasca ce este bine si ce este rau ; caci cine poate sa povatuiasca pe acest popor al Tau, care este nesfarsit de mare ?” / Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?

4.  What was Jesus’ warning to us as Christians? (John 16:33)

Ioan 16:33 “Acestea vi le-am grait, ca intru Mine pace sa aveti. In lume necazuri veti avea ; dar indrazniti. Eu am biruit lumea.” / These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

5.  Why do we need the Gift of Judgment? (Ephesians 5:17)

Efeseni 5:17 “Drept aceea, nu fiti fara de minte, ci intelegeti care este voia Domnului.” / Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

6.  What does God demand of His children? (1 Peter 1:14–16)

1 Petru 1:14 “Ca fii ascultatori, nu va potriviti poftelor de mai inainte, din vremea nestiintei voastre.” / As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

1 Petru 1:15 “Ci, dupa Sfantul Care v-a chemat pe voi, fiti si voi insiva sfinti in toata petrecerea vietii.” / But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

1 Petru 1:16 “Cã scris este : “Fiti sfinti, pentru cã Eu sunt Sfânt. » / Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

7.  What is the advantage of having reverence or fear of the Lord? (Proverbs 19:23

Pildele lui Solomon 19:23 “Frica de Dumnezeu duce la viatã si ne îndestulãm fara sa fim loviti de nenorocire.” / Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

REFLECT

1.  After studying the above Scriptures, what do you think is the greatest reason for a Christian to have the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

2.  Which of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit would you most desire? Why? ALL.

3.  How important is good judgment in the life of a teenager today? Explain your answer.

RESPOND

1.  Pray that the Holy Spirit will show you the importance of His gifts in your life.

2.  Remember that a Christian who tries to go through life without the power of the Holy Spirit is like buying a new car and pushing it instead of filling it up with gas!

3.  When it comes to courage, remember that the Apostles were afraid before Pentecost and bold after they were filled by the Holy Spirit

Memory verse Gifts of the holy spirit

Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Courage,Judgment, Piety, Fear of the Lord

LESSON SIX

JESUS IS BORN—THE FIRST COMING

The miracle of the Incarnation occurred when God took on the flesh of man. It is the most remarkable event to have ever taken place. Our Lady said “yes” to God even through she didn’t fully understand all of the details. Mary and Joseph trusted God with their lives. As you study this lesson, try to think of some ways to make Christmas “real” in your heart.

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1.  What are three reasons why Mary would have been confused and even fearful upon hearing the angel’s news that she would be the mother of Jesus? (Luke 1: 29, Matthew 1:18–19, Deuteronomy 22:23–24)

1. Logodna / The engagement (the espousals) ; 2. Închinãciunea Îngerului / The salutation of the Angel ; 3. Castitatea / The chastity

Luca 1:29 “Iar ea, vazandu-l, s-a tulburat de cuvantul lui si cugeta in sine : Ce fel de inchinaciune poate sa fie aceasta ?” / And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

Matei 1:18 “Iar nasterea lui Iisus Hristos asa a fost : Maria, mama Lui, fiind logoditã cu Iosif, fara sa fi fost ei inainte impreuna, s-a aflat avand in pantece de la Duhul Sfant.” / Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Matei 1:19 “Iosif, logodnicul ei, drept fiind si nevrand s-o vadeasca, a voit s-o lase in ascuns.” / Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

2.  What was Mary’s response to the angel of the Lord, in spite of her confusion? (Luke 1:38)

Luca 1:38 “Si a zis Maria : Iata roaba Domnului. Fie mie dupa cuvantul tau ! Si ingerul a plecat de la ea. » / And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

3.  What are some details in Scripture that indicate that Joseph and Mary were poor? (Leviticus 12:8, Luke 2:24, Luke 2:7)

Leviticul 12:8 “Iar de nu-i va da mâna sa aduca un miel, sa ia douã turturele sau doi pui de porumbei, unul pentru ardere de tot si altul jertfã pentru pacat, si o va curãti preotul si curatã va fi.” / And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean.

Luca 2:24 “Si sa dea jertfã, precum s-a zis in Legea Domnului, o pereche de turturele sau doi pui de porumbei.” / And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

Luca 2:7 “Si a nascut pe Fiul sau, Cel Unul-Nascut si L-a infasat si L-a culcat in iesle, caci nu mai era loc de gazduire pentru ei.” / And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

4.  What do the Scriptures say about the act of giving? (Acts 20:35)

Fapte (Acts) 20:35 “Toate vi le-am aratat, caci ostenindu-va astfel, trebuie sa ajutati pe cei slabi si sa va aduceti aminte de cuvintele Domnului Iisus, caci El a zis : Mai fericit este a da decat a lua.” / I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive

5.  What are some ways we can prepare spiritually for Christmas? (1 John 1:9, Matthew 5:42, Colossians 4:2)

1 Ioan 1:9 “Daca marturisim pacatele noastre, El este credincios si drept, ca sa ne ierte pacatele si sa ne curateasca pe noi de toata nedreptatea.” / If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Matei 5:42 “Celui care cere de la tine, dã-i ; si de la cel ce voieste sa se imprumute de la tine, nu intoarce fata ta.” / Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Coloseni 4:2 “Staruiti in rugaciune, priveghind in ea cu multumire.” / Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.

6.  What was the primary purpose for Jesus, who is God, to become man? (John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:9–10)

Ioan 3:16 “Caci Dumnezeu asa a iubit lumea, incat pe Fiul Sau Cel Unul-Nascut L-a dat ca oricine crede in El sa nu piara, ci sa aiba viatã vesnicã.” / For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

1 Tesaloniceni 5:9 “Cã Dumnezeu nu ne-a randuit spre mânie, ci spre dobandirea mantuirii, prin Domnul nostru Iisus Hristos.” / For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Tesaloniceni 5:10 “Care a murit pentru noi, pentru ca noi, fie cã veghem, fie cã dormim, cu El impreuna sa vietuim.” / Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

REFLECT

1.       Why do you think Our Lady was able to say “yes” to God, even though she was afraid

2.       2.  In what ways do you think Christmas has become commercialized? Why is this contrary to the real meaning of Christmas?

3.       3.  What is the greatest gift you could give your family? Health and goodness

4.       RESPOND

5.       1.  Go to Confession during advent.

6.       2.  Help your parents with shopping, cleaning, wrapping presents, or other tasks.

7.       3.  Give a portion of your allowance to the poor

Memory verse Luke 2;14 “Slavã intru cei de sus lui Dumnezeu si pe pamant pace, intre oameni bunãvoire !” / Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

LESSON SEVEN JESUS ISCOMING AGAIN—BE READY!

Those who love God should have no fear of the Second Coming. The Church teaches that we do not know when or how Jesus will come again, only that He will. The Scriptures warn us to be prepared. God is merciful and forgiving and wants all people to be saved. It is important to live a holy life, but when we sin, we know that the sacrament of Reconciliation restores our union with God.

READ

1.  When will Jesus come again? (Matthew 24:36–44)

2.  Will we have warnings so we can be ready? (Mark 13:1–37)

3.  What advice does Paul give us in 2 Timothy 4:1–5?

4.  Jesus came as a helpless baby the first time. How will He come the second time? (Revelations 19:11–16)

5.  How are we to help prepare the world for the Second Coming? (Matthew 28: 19–20)

REFLECT

1.  In what ways are you the hands, feet, and mouth of Jesus?

2.  What are some things you could be doing to prepare your own soul for judgment?

3.  In what state is your soul at this time?

RESPOND

1.  Start a Bible study or prayer group at school.

2.  Ask the Holy Spirit for opportunities to share your faith this week.

3.  Resolve to live every day as if it were your last

Memory verse Matt. 28;19

LESSON EIGHT THE REALITYOF HEAVEN AND HELL

For a young person, it is natural to assume that there is much time to think about eternity. However, no one knows when he will die. Think of being prepared  for a trip. Adults plan for retirement because they know they will one day grow old. The same could be said about death. We know we will one day die. The good news is that we have the opportunity to choose where we will spend eternity.

READ

1.  What are some things the Scriptures tell us about Heaven? (John 14:2–3, Luke 10:20, Luke 16:22–26, 1 Corinthians 2:9)

2.  What do the Scriptures say we must do in order to reach Heaven? (Matthew 7:21, Deuteronomy 6:5, John 15:12)

3.  What does God tell us in His Word about Hell? (Matthew 13:41–42, Mark 9:43–44)

4.  Read Luke 16:19–31. Why did the rich man go to Hell?

REFLECT

1.  Do you think many people fail to think about where they will spend eternity? Explain your answer.

2.  Many people feel frustrated about trying to live a holy life in our modern world. What are your thoughts on this problem?

3.  “Quo Vadis?” (Where are you going?) Do you have confidence about reaching Heaven? Why or why not?

RESPOND

1.  Make a good examination of conscience and go to confession, and decide to get rid of one bad habit this school year. Do something positive to take the place of the bad habit.

2.  Ask the Holy Spirit to give you a reverence for God’s justice and an understanding of His love and mercy.

3.  Ask God for an opportunity to share your faith with someone who you know may be searching for Him

Memory verse Matt.7;13-14

LESSON NINE

SATAN ANDSPIRITUAL WARFARE

The Scriptures tell us that Satan is our enemy. We are no match for him, but God is more powerful. Our Lord provides protection for us against Satan’s tactics. The Church teaches that we must avoid the occasions of sin. This means we must be careful not to put ourselves in compromising situations. We must use our will and our Catholic training to make wise decisions in regard to friends, activities, and entertainment.

READ

1.  Is Satan real or imaginary? (John 8:43–44)

2.  Who is our enemy? (1 Peter 5:8)

3.  Is Satan more powerful than God? (1 John 4:1–6)

4.  What are our weapons against Satan? (Ephesians 6:13–18)

5.  Why should we guard against activities and/or entertainment that have to do with Satan or the occult? (1 Timothy 4:1 and Deuteronomy 18:10–14)

6.  What are we to allow into our minds? (Philippians 4:8 and Psalm 101:3)

REFLECT

1.       Think about your entertainment. Do you think you may be compromising your morals?

2.  Do you think Satan is influencing people today and that he is having an effect on society? Why or why not?

3.  Do you think most young people are aware that Satan wants to influence their thinking? Explain.

RESPOND

1.  Ask the Holy Spirit to show you where Satan may be influencing your thinking in regard to truthfulness, purity of mind, obedience, kindness, etc.

2.  Receive the Eucharist often, pray regularly, and go to Confession often. These are great protections against the devil.

3.  Pray this prayer every day:

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.Amen.

Memory verse 1 Peter 5;8

LESSON TEN HOW GOD DEFINES LOVE

Genuine love is sacrificial. In other words, if we are concerned about the feelings and needs of the one we love, we would never ask him to do something that would cause him harm. God loves mankind perfectly. When we put God first and love as He loves, we become capable of loving more perfectly.

READ

1.  Write out 1 Corinthians 13:4–8

2.  How will people know that we are Christians? (John 13:35)

3.  How did Jesus prove His love for us? (John 3:16)

4.  How can we prove our love for Jesus? (John 14:15)

5.  What should be our attitude toward those we love? (Philippians 2:3–4)

REFLECT

1.  Give an example of how a person can “love” unselfishly.

2.  Describe a situation when getting your own way took priority over what was best for someone else.

3.  How would you define “tough love?”

RESPOND

1.  This week, go out of your way to do kindnesses for those around you.

2.  Remember to never ask another person to compromise his or her values.

3.  Write a note or give a small gift to someone to express your love for them

Memory verse John 15;13

LESSON ELEVEN GOD'S GIFTOF SEXUALITY

God created man in His image. He knows what is best for us and also what is harmful. God created sex for marriage because when two people experience this beautiful gift from God, they become one flesh. When people misuse God’s gift of sexuality, they not only sin against God and themselves but also against the other person.

READ

1.  In 1 Corinthians 3:16–17, what does God tell us about our bodies?

2.  What do the Scriptures say about the temptations we face in life? (1 Corinthians 10:13)

3.  How does God explain the difference between sins of immorality and other sins? (1 Corinthians 6:18–20)

4.  How do you think applying Philippians 2:3–4 would affect your dating relationships?

5.  What does God ask of young people in 2 Timothy 2:22?

6.  What was God’s perfect plan for human sexuality? (Genesis 2:24)

7.  What did Jesus say to the woman in John 8:11?

8.  In 1 John 1:9, what does God tell us about confessing any sin?

REFLECT

1.  What are several qualities that you feel are necessary for a loving relationship?

2.  What are come negative consequences that may result from misusing God’s gift of sexuality?

3.  Do you think it’s possible to love someone you have just recently met? Explain your answer.

RESPOND

1.  Decide today to remain pure  whether you are married or not

2.  Pray for your ( future) spouse .  Pray for marriages in your parish.

3.  Ask the Holy Spirit for grace and discernment in choosing your vocation, whether single, married, or religious, or to iive with joy your present vocation that God has given you.

Memory verse 1 Thess. 4;3

LESSON TWELVE

GOD’S COMMANDTO OBEY

God’s protection lies in our obedience to Him. Some may think that if we obey God, the exciting things in life will somehow pass us by. The opposite is true! When we step out from under God’s protection, we open ourselves up to numerous dangers.

READ

1.  What was God’s warning to Adam? (Genesis 2:16–17)

2.  What did God ask of Abraham? (Genesis 22:1–14)

3.  Describe Jonah’s response to God. (Jonah 1:1–17, Jonah 2:1–2 and 10, Jonah 3:1–3)

4.  When we disobey and get caught, what is a common human reaction? (Genesis 3:12–13)

5.  What do the Scriptures say about consequences to poor decision-making? (Galatians 6:7)

REFLECT

1.  Think of a time when you were disobedient. Was there a lack of peace in your heart and mind? Explain.

2.  Would God ask you to obey if it were impossible? Why or why not?

3.  Why should being obedient be considered an act of courage?

4.  Do you think you can find your own identity a without authority? Explain your answer.

RESPOND

1.  Think of one  law that you have not obeyed and begin today to comply to it ( not crossing the street illegally, etc.)

2.  When someone in authority makes a request of you, do it right away. Remember that delayed obedience is disobedience.

3.  Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how your disobedience is influencing and affecting other people.

Memory verse Proverbs 8;33

LESSON THIRTEEN GOD'S ORDERFOR THE FAMILY

One need only look at nature to see that order is important to God. As a child of God, each person plays an important role in family life, both your blood family and spiritual family in the parish.  It is important for you to realize that you have much to contribute to your family in order to make it more complete. If you have no family or you are single think of the spiritual family.

READ

1.  How does God see men and women? (Galatians 3:26–28)

2.  Who did God place as head of the family? (Ephesians 5:23)

3.  How does God want men to love their wives? (Ephesians 5:25)

4.  What is God’s command to parents? (Proverbs 22:6)

5.  What is the responsibility of children toward their parents? (Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:1)

6.  What does God warn parents about in Ephesians 6:4?

REFLECT

1.  Read Proverbs 31:10–31 and describe, in your own words, this woman.

2.  Many people feel distanced from their parents. What do you think are some reasons for this?

3.  What are some things you could do to improve your relationship with your parents and siblings members of you parish family?

4.  In what ways do you honor your Mom and Dad? Your spiritual father in the priest? Your brothers and sisters in the parish?

RESPOND

1.  Pray each day that God will protect and bless your family. And all families in the parish.

2.  Decide to do something difficult with love for someone today.

3.  Make a resolution  to pray for the gift of obedience and act with a will given to God.

Memory verse Proverbs 6;20

LESSON FOURTEEN

YOUR RELATIONSHIPWITH YOUR PARENTS and or authority  in general

(note: this lesson is especially for young people but if you are a parent or single reflect on your relationship with your parents.  Look around and reflect on what you see positive or negative in society today connected to being a parent. Do you think being a parent is an important call?)

The Fourth Commandment tells us that we must honor our parents. We do not honor them because they are perfect but because God tells us to do so. Since all humans are fallible, no person is perfect—whether parent or child. If you think of your parents as people with feelings and needs and ask what you can give rather than what you can receive, your relationship with them will improve in ways you cannot imagine. Think of yourself either as a parent or look around at other parents when your pray about this scripture teaching.

READ

1.  What does the Fourth Commandment require of you? (Exodus 20:12)

2.  Even though Jesus was God, what do the Scriptures say about His relationship with His earthly parents? (Luke 2:51)

3.  Do you think you can expect God to bless you if you are being consistently disobedient to your parents? (2 Timothy 3:1–5)

4.  Are there times when it is acceptable to disobey your parents? (Acts 5:29)

5.  What are some benefits of honoring and obeying your parents? (Sirach 3:1–15)

REFLECT

1.  What actions could you change to improve your relationship with your parents?

2.  Are there times when you try to irritate your parents? Have you considered what your motivation might be

3.  In your family, do you feel you’re doing your part to help out at home? Explain.

RESPOND

1.  When you disagree with your parents, pray before you speak.

2.  Try to see things from their point of view.

3.  Pray for your parents everyday

Memory verse Exodus 20;12

LESSON FIFTEEN RIGHT TO CHOOSEVS. RIGHT TO LIFE

Since life is a gift from God, He is the only one who can give or take it away. God has a plan for every person, no matter how young or how old. God’s ways are not man’s ways. We cannot always trust our emotions, so we must rely on the teachings of the Church in matters of faith and morals. We must remember that the Holy Spirit guides her.

READ

1.  What do the Scriptures say about the unborn? (Psalm 139:13–16, Luke 1:41)

2.  Read in Isaiah 55: 8–9 about God’s thinking compared to man’s thinking.

3.  Often, people are convinced a decision is right until they experience the consequences of their decision. What does God’s Word say about this problem? (Proverbs 14:12)

4.  Why must we turn to God’s wisdom in difficult situations? (Proverbs 3:5–6 and Jeremiah 33:3)

5.  What are some other considerations in decision-making? (Philippians 2:3–4)

REFLECT

1.  How would you advise a friend considering an abortion?

2.  Why do many young people keep their parents out of their decision-making when they are in trouble?

3.  When should you refer a friend to a priest or another adult?

RESPOND

1.  Consider getting involved in pro-life . Pray for women who have had abortions and for women to choose not to have an abortion. Read about the church’s teaching in the catechism about the gift and sacredness of life.

2.  Pray that mothers who have aborted their children will become reconciled with God.

3.  Pray that abortionists will have a change of heart.

4.  Pray every day for the end to abortion

Memory verse Ps. 139;13

LESSON SIXTEEN CONTENTMENT

We must always try to be all that God has called us to be. Some people confuse a person who is content with one who is dull or lacks ambition. Those who are content work hard to attain their dreams and goals but do not long for that which does not belong to them. We should seek contentment because with it comes peace of mind.

READ

1.  Many people think they would be happy if their circumstances were different. What does the Bible say? (Philippians 4:11–12)

2.  What did Jesus say about material wealth? (Matthew 6:19–24)

3.  What do the Scriptures say about enjoying what the world has to offer? (Ecclesiastes 5:18)

4.  Read Luke 16:19–31. What was the rich man’s sin?

5.  What are the two things with which the Scriptures say we should be content? (1 Timothy 6:8)

REFLECT

1.  Do you think there is anything in the world that would make you completely happy? Explain your answer.

2.  Think of a time when you achieved a certain goal and felt somewhat letdown afterwards. Discuss.

3.  Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there is your heart” (Matthew 6:21). What do you th 4.  What do you think the difference is between contentment and complacency?

RESPOND

1.  Ask God to help you be content with what your parents can provide.

2.  God does not make junk. You have the features, body, and intellect that God planned for you. He has a marvelous plan for your life. Be glad you’re you.

3.  Decide not to complain for one whole day

Memry verse 1Thess. 5;18

LESSON SEVENTEEN THE REAL MEANINGOF GOOD SELF ESTEEM

There are those who think that in order for people to feel good about themselves, they must receive constant compliments and encouragement. As believers, we know that if we do what is right, whether or not it is easy or popular, we will be confident and peaceful people.

READ

1.  After reading 1 Samuel 16:7, describe how God sees you.

2.  How precious are you to God? (Isaiah 49: 15–16)

3.  What does Luke 12:7 say about how unique you are to God?

4.  When God disciplines us, what should we keep in mind? (Hebrews 12:6)

5.  What is the ultimate proof of how important you are to God (John 3:16)? (Put your own name in place of the pronouns in this Scripture. For example, “For God so loved Linda …”)

REFLECT

1.  List some good qualities with which God has blessed you.

2.  How do you think most people evaluate their worth?

3.  What do you think people like most about you?

4.  If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

RESPOND

1.  Think about how you can use the gifts and abilities that God has given you so as to glorify Him this week.

2.  When you are dissatisfied with yourself (physically, mentally, and emotionally) you are telling God that He made a mistake. Read Psalm 139:14 and meditate on your worth in God’s eyes.

3.  If you are unsure of your talents, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal them to you through circumstances and other people

Memory verse Ps.139;14

LESSON EIGHTEEN

CONTROLLINGTHE TONGUE

The expression “think before you speak” is a wise saying! We must always remember that we cannot take back our words. If we had to choose between two extremes, it would be better to say too little than too much.

READ

1.  What does God say about our thoughts and words in Psalm 19:15?

2.  What is one of the advantages of being careful about what we say? (Proverbs 21:23)

3.  To what does the Book of James compare the tongue? (James 3:3–5)

4.  In James 1:19, God tells us to be ___________ to hear, ___________ to speak and ___________ to become angry.

5.  What does the Bible say about lying? (Proverbs 19: 5, 9)

6.  Why should we not repeat gossip? (Proverbs 16:28)

REFLECT

1.       In the last twenty-four hours, have there been times when you have spoken when you should have been quiet? Have there been times when you should have spoken up but chose not to? Describe.

2.  What are some reasons, in your opinion, why people speak before they think?

3.  Most people believe that lying is wrong. Why do you think so many people lie?

RESPOND

1.  This week, if you have an occasion to lie or tell a half-truth, pray before you speak.

2.  Decide to be quiet if you can’t say something positive or kind.

3.  Remember that the gossip you repeat can never be taken back.

Memory verse Ps. 141;3

LESSON NINTEEN

DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT

Life is often difficult but Jesus promises that He will be with us through the storms of life. We must remember that adversity produces good and strong characters. We can say with courage and confidence that God causes everything to turn out for good.

READ

1.  Describe, in your own words, the meaning of John 16:33.

2.  Paul asked God to remove a difficulty from his life. What was God’s response? (2 Corinthians 12:7–10)

3.  When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was suffering terribly. What did He say to His Heavenly Father (Matthew 26:39)?

4.  What do the following Scriptures say about suffering?

2 Corinthians 7:10

Romans 8:28

1 Corinthians 10:

Ecclesiastes 7

Philippians 1:29

Hebrews 12:11

James 1:2–3

REFLECT

1.  What are some common ways that people respond when they don’t get their way?

2.  What would you say to someone who complains that life isn’t fair?

3.  What are some things you have learned from your disappointments?

RESPOND

1.  Stop wishing it were yesterday or tomorrow. Enjoy today!

2.  Follow through on commitments this week so that you won’t be a source of disappointment to others.

3.  Pray for the grace to offer up the pain and sacrifices of your life for Jesus’ sake

Memory verse  Philippians 2;14

LESSON TWENTY UNFORGIVENESS—RECIPE FOR BITTERNESS

Those who carry grudges look at the mistakes and failures of others and ignore their own faults. If we are constantly aware of our own sinfulness and weakness, we will be less apt to dwell on the flaws of others.

READ

1.  How many times should we forgive those who have hurt us? (Matthew 18:21–22)

2.  What does Jesus say will happen if we don’t forgive others? (Matthew 6:15)

3.  How are we to see the faults of others? (Matthew 7:3–5)

4.  What do the Scriptures say in regard to how we treat those who are unkind toward us? (Luke 6:32–35)

5.  What did Jesus say about those who were crucifying Him? (Luke 23:34)

6.  What does Jesus tell us in Matthew 5:44?

REFLECT

1.  Are you holding a grudge against anyone?

2.  Who do you think unforgiveness hurts the most? Explain your answer.

3.  What are some reasons people give to excuse their unforgiveness towards others?

RESPOND

1.  Confess your sins of bitterness and anger in Reconciliation.

2.  Think of someone who you are angry with and be the first to begin reconciliation.

3.  Remember, the only person you can change is yourself!

Memory verse Matt. 6;15