How and why should Catholics read the Bible? That's the essential question for this session. I asked the students to tell me what they already knew about the Bible. Most new there are two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. Names of different characters from the Bible were mentioned. There are large gaps in their general knowledge of the Bible. However, many of us adults may be able to recall stories, but lack understanding of themes. We will make that one of our year-long goals.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Session One 2016
We started the class off with a prayer and then a getting-to-know-you session. Student shared a little bit about themselves. Then Mrs Farrar and I each brought a gift bag with a few things which represent what is important to us.
As homework for next week, I gave each student a paper bag so that they could put some gifts to represent whatever THEY treasure.
We followed that up with a discussion of faith. The essential question was, "Who is Jesus?" I wasn't searching for the rote answers, "Our Lord and Savior" or "Son of God". Though the rote answers are true, I wanted it to come from the heart. Parents, you would be so proud of your children. They pointed out facts and events from Jesus's life here on Earth. Then they reflected on those details and summarize that: He was all-powerful because he could calm the storms, walk on water, and raise the Dead. They said that Jesus was compassionate because he healed the sick, was kind to the outcasts and the poor, and He even forgave his persecutors. Then one student summed it up with, "Really, when you think 'bout it, He was 'love from God'."
Then the bell rang.
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