Catholic Kermit

Today in our 7th grade pre-Confirmation class, we …

(PRAYER) “Confirmation discipline” story … our actions can reveal our thoughts, feelings & desires

[story] “Crying over Jesus” story

Jesus shares our struggles

• single Mom,
• step-Father dies as teen,
• lost in Temple,
• discovering His real Heavenly Father,
• tempted by Satan (3 times),
  
• rejected in hometown,
• apostles = motley crew of friends,
• false allegations,
• denied by Peter,
• tortured,
• tempted to deny “himself,”
• abandoned by friends,
• suffering for other’s sins,
• resurrected …

3 closest APOSTLES (= “to be sent”):

• Peter “Rock,” fisherman, first Pope, Simon
• John, youngest, “beloved,” given to Mary,
• James, bro of Matthew (tax collector)

Hallowed = Holy = “to be set apart”

Nov 1 = All Saints’ Day

Nov 2 = All Souls’ Day

Pop Quiz, questions 1-5 (Catholic traditions, Pastor, parish ministries)

HOMEWORK: Catch up on overdue homework assignments …

1. prayer quiz,
2. both journal assignments, &
3. “Pop Quiz” handout (do with parents)