Welcome Grades 6-8

1. Welcome Grades 6-8 Faith Grows Here, Little by Little! Just like a mustard seed! U: Awesome God, Forever, Open the Eyes of My Heart, Your Grace is enough

2. Let’s take a good look at us.Catechists & Aides…take a stand! Two 6th Grades, 6A & 6B • Amy Ricker/Judy Madonna • Vivian Lozon/Donna Howell Two 7th Grades, 7A & 7B • Martha Mitchell/Lindsey Zito • Lisa Teolis/Kathy Flores Two 8th Grades, 8A & 8B • Delynn Adkins-Coles/Luisa Schultz • Heidi Impellizzeri/Katherine & Olivia

3. Who are we? • Some young • Some old • Some red • Some blue • Some happy • Some sad • But all of us glad • Because we are all disciples of Jesus!!!

4. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? S: Back to L.A.

5. Preach the Gospel at all times – if necessary use words. St. Francis of Assisi b. 1182 d. 1226

6. St. Francis of Assisi, Italy 1182 - 1226 Pope Francis Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, Buenos Aries Argentina b. 1936 (76 yrs. old)

7. St. Francis of Assisi Pope Francis1182 – 1226 1936-present • Admirer of nature • Servant to the poor and destitute. • Son of a rick cloth merchant, St. Francis gave it all up to live with the poor. • Lived among the lepers. • When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio became pope on March 2013, he choose the name Pope Francis. • Known for his care for AIDS patients and people who are very sick. • Very humble man… takes public transport every day. • Chose to live in an apartment instead of the archbishop’s palace. • Cooks his own meals instead of having a cook. Simple man. • Challenges us to do the same.

8. Let’s get to know each other! Catch me if you can Off the Fence: yes no 2 truths & 1 lie Take as much as you need

9. family Tell us about your world & you School How you use technology What do you like to do? Your hobbies S: The Giving

10. Let’s listen to Sunday’s Gospel Lk 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

11. Baby Grant

12. Baby Grant

13. Question: This Gospel story tells us that even a little bit of faithis enough to make amazing things happen. • How are you keeping your faith alive and growing? • What good things happen in your life because of your faith?

14. Church House Rules • Dah! No cell phones & texting. Consequence: If a catechist sees you using your cell phone, it will be taken away until the end of class. • Circle of Grace always applies: No touching, pushing, teasing or giving your Catechist/Aide a hard time. Consequence: Mrs. Alice will talk to you then call your parent • Respect one another’s ideas & thoughts Consequence: It will be a great year! • Lift one another up by encouraging and being supportive instead of by hurting words and actions. Consequence: It will be a fantastic year!!

15. Dear God, Write a letter. Tell God your joys, fears and challenges you face this year. Tell him everything and anything. Place it in an envelope and seal it. Write your name on front of envelope & turn it in. You’ll get it back later in the year. S: Back to L.A.

16. What’s your Catholic IQ? Discuss w/class 1.) Pope Francis is the first pope named after St. Francis of Assisi. True or False 2.) We believe that our bodies are the “temple of the Holy ____” a. spirit b. heart c. goodness d. intentions 3.) The ____ is also known as the Lord’s Prayer. a. Glory Be b. Our Father c. Hail Mary 4.) ______ baptized Jesus. a. Mary Magdala b. St. Joseph c. John the Baptist

17. What are we doing this year? U: Thy Word

19. We need a band for our program nights! Anyone here play the drums?? Let me know tonight. • We have a guitarist • We have a piano player

20. Cookie Bake Saturday, October 19 @ 12-2 • Bring a friend! • Permission Slip needed

21. We will sort canned goods November 20 Food will be delivered to those in need for Thanksgiving living in the Macomb County area.

22. Visit from St. Nicholas Sunday, December 8 After 10 am Mass Social Center • Bring your family and a friend!

23. Wednesday, March 5 @ 6:30 pm

24. A person’s a person, no matter how small. March 19, 2014

25. St. Blase Mission Possible Day, July 2013We’re doing it again end of July 2014!!

26. We sorted cans of food at GLEANERS FOOD PANTRY in Pontiac.

27. We sorted clothes at ST. VINCENT DE PAUL’S on 21 Mile & Van Dyke GUESS WHO?

28. We played BINGO at a Senior Citizen’s Residential Home

29. We raked and pulled weeds at a senior’s home.

30. Laser Tag Pizza Dancing

31. Prize Time

32. Maryknoll Essay Contest Theme: The Pope, The Poor and You Assignment: Our new Holy Father, Pope Francis, has inspired us—through words and deeds—to follow Jesus in serving the poor. Write an essay explaining what it means to serve the poor and how you see it happening—or not happening—in our world. Give examples from your own life or the lives of people you know or have heard about. Examples must be true. Rules: Grades 6-8. Length 500-750 words. Typed or handwritten in ink. Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2013 Your Parents Have the Guidelines & address to mail your essay to

33. Think of movies, video games, celebrities, athletes, games, fads, songs, TV shows, Internet sites, etc. What’s Hot?Is God there?What’s Not? U: Thy Word

34. You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way! Good night! See you Oct. 16! BRING YOUR BOOKS NEXT TIME U: You Are Holy

36. “Sometimes the questions are complicated… And the answers are simple.” And sometimes it takes two or more to come up with the answers!

37. So… What are your faith questions?