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The story explains that there is a place called Eden which has been lost in time

Which 4 theological truths does the story of the Fall teach us? Identify the 4 correct ones & Write them out. **Which is the most important to know? Why? . The story explains that there is a place called Eden which has been lost in time

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The story explains that there is a place called Eden which has been lost in time

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  1. Which 4 theological truths does the story of the Fall teach us? Identify the 4 correct ones & Write them out. **Which is the most important to know? Why? • The story explains that there is a place called Eden which has been lost in time • The story explains that human being are born into with the sin of Adam & Eve: Original Sin • The story explains that human beings have a good relationship with God when they are born. • The story explains that there is a force of evil that tries to separate us from loving and following God • The story explains that the devil takes the form of animals who can talk • The story explains that human beings are greedy for power and independence, even over God. • The story explains that humans must work hard, men lord it over women, and there is suffering, because of Original Sin.

  2. Have you ever tried doing backstroke in a swimming pool lane? What happens? Have you ever tried skateboarding down a road with a curved surface? What happens ? Have you tried pushing a dodgy supermarket trolley where one wheel doesn’t turn properly? What happens ? In all these situations, something makes us veer off to one side, not where we want or should be going…

  3. The Meaning of Original Sin • To define Original Sin • To describe the consequences of Original Sin • To reflect on how Original Sin affects us Original Sin is Adam and Eve’s sin, that we are all _____ with – the sin of not fully ___________ God and being ______ by evil. Trusting tempted born Copy out and complete the gap fill. Explain what Original Sin is like. **Why is it bad for us to be born with Original Sin?

  4. Match up Adam and Eve’s Original Sin – with what it means for us today. What do you think is the biggest problem about having original sin? **Without God’s help, what would a person in Original Sin be like? We are proud: we don’t like obeying God, or anyone. • Adam and Eve preferred to listen to the serpent • Adam and Eve hid from God after they sinned • Adam and Eve wanted to be God for themselves and make their own rules • Adam & Eve both tried to blame someone else for their part in the sin • Adam and Eve found being happy in the world, and with each other, much harder. We are not that comfortable with God We are at odds with each other & with the earth We get easily tempted by evil We are dishonest about our own guilt

  5. Draw your own version of the diagram & label it. Around the boy, mindmap how Original sin can affect the boy Way to God Original sin Original Sin makes us veer away from God, &attracted to evil

  6. The Cure Design a poster to show the problems of Original Sin for our life, And ways you could cure it. Be ready to present! Original sin • Trust in Jesus – His power to keep you right • Pray to God – even if you don’t feel like it • Serve others – be humble • Sacrament of Reconciliation – be truthful about yourself

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