May 7, 2017 4th Sunday of Easter

Cover Look at the cross Pope Francis has on, what do you see? It portrays the Good Shepherd. Jesus is in the foreground, a lamb on his shoulders; behind, and following him, there is the herd of sheep. A dove flies above, recalling the presence of the Holy Spirit.  http://www.messengersaintanthony.com/content/pope-francis-cross Who Stands by you and protects you? What shepherds or guides your life?

“A Shepherd Know His Sheep” p. 2-4 Read the first paragraph together Have any of you ever cared for siblings or neighbors children? What are some things you do to protect them? Finish reading for homework and answer the questions on the handout What life experience prepared Father Stan to be a missionary in Santiago Atitlan? How did Father Stan get to know the people he served? Why do you think Father Stan stayed in Guatemala knowing he likely would be killed? Names two example of how Father Stan acted like a good shepherd? What is the personal message you take away from reading about Father Stan? In other words what most impressed, touch or gave you inspiration from reading this article.

“Why is Psalm 23 So Popular” page 5 Find Psalm in your Bibles 4th period 5/19 Does anyone know Psalm 23 (The Lord is My Shepherd)? When have you heard it? Read paragraph 1 and 2 and underline important information. Read Psalm 23 verses 1-3 Read the 3 paragraph and underline important information. Read Psalm 23 Verses 4 6th period 5/18 Read paragraph 5 and underline important information. Read verses 5-6 What do the three parts teach us about God? God’s gift of creation God’s abiding presence God wants us to live with him forever

The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. You set a table before me in front of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Indeed, goodness and mercy will pursue me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the LORD for endless days. Psalm 23

Gospel page 5 Who is the evangelist? What Cycle are we in? Why are we hearing from John and not Matthew? 7 Parts: Jesus 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Narrator Discuss the Talk Questions Read the Gospel in the Bible and make 2 Footnotes Questions

4th Quarter Project “We Build the Church with Living Stones” page 7 and 8 25% Homework due Tuesday May 30 25% Class work Wednesday 5/24 To be done along and handed in at the end of the class 50% Class work Wednesday May 31, Students will add their own personal names to the Bullets on : Feet, Hands, Voice, Head and Heart You may use only one of the suggestions on page 8 the other three MUST be your own personal names

“We build the church with Living Stones” p. 7 and 8 Read the directions for step 1, but don’t cut our the stone shapes Step 2 is homework find a saint (5) to add to your list on page 8. use the following resources https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saints/ click on resources http://www.domestic-church.com/ click on Saint of the Day