3rd Grade Religion - Chapter 3

Bible

The Word of God written in human words. The holy book of the church.

Answering the door at a Catholic college

What job did St. Andre Bessette take since he didn’t have much schooling?

He helped them get what they needed, prayed with them and invited them to pray to St. Joseph.

How did St. Andre Bessette help people who visited the Catholic college where he worked?

Through his life, work and prayer

How did St. Andre Bessette spread God’s love?

The Eucharist

The meal we share at mass

Learn things about God

A community can help you learn _________________ that you might have never known on your own.

Love one another and work together

God wants all people to ___________ and __________________ like the early Christians did.

The Church

The community of all baptized people who believe in God and follow Jesus

Baptized people who believe in God and follow Jesus

The church is the community of all ________ people who _______________ and ____________.

Holy Spirit

Jesus sent the _____________ to guide the church.

All people

Which people did Jesus show God‘s love to?

A community called together AND belonging to the Lord

“Church” comes from two words. What do they mean?

It’s the people of God

How is the church different from other communities?

Baptism

Through ___________, God calls you to be part of the Church, a special community gathered in Jesus’ name.

Came from the Apostles and passed down by the bishops

The teachings of the church came from __________ and were passed down by __________.

Sacred Tradition

God’s word handed down verbally through the Apostles and bishops

The Bible and the message of Jesus

The Church helps us understand what two things?

Sacred Scripture

God reveals himself to us through __________________.

Good News

One way to serve God and the Church is by living out the _____________ of Jesus Christ.

Community

A ______________ is a group of people who come together for a shared purpose.

People of God

Another name for the Church community

Serve God

Showing respect for others is one way to _____________.

Love

God wants people to show __________ to each other.

1. Share stories about Jesus with others.

2. Listen to and obey teachers, parents and coaches.

3. Show respect for the special work of priests and religious brothers and sisters.

4. Play fair with your sisters, brothers and friends.

5. Show how important God is in your life by praying, going to mass and helping others.

List five ways you can live the Good News.

God’s work

Members of the church are called together to do _____________ on Earth.

No one

Who is too young to help their church community?

Living out the Good News of Jesus

How can you serve God and the Church?

To tell people about Jesus

St. Francis of Assisi’s father wanted Francis to work with him. What did Francis want?

Living a simple life and showing kindness to all God’s creatures

How did St. Francis of Assisi help people see the beauty of the world?