Mrs. McManus’s Class

 The Corporal Works of Mercy are ways the Church takes care of the basic physical needs of others.

 Feed the hungry.  Give drink to the thirsty.  Give clothing to the poor.  Visit those in prison.  Shelter the homeless.  Visit the sick.  Bury the dead.

 Scripture: The Washing of the Feet  “Blessed Are We”, page 284  Called to Serve  “Blessed Are We”, page 285  The Corporal Works of Mercy  “Blessed Are We”, page 285

 The Spiritual Works of Mercy are loving actions that describe how to respond to peoples’ basic spiritual needs.

 Help others do what is right.  Teach the ignorant.  Give advice to the doubtful.  Comfort those who suffer.  Be patient with others.  Forgive injuries.  Pray for the living and the dead.

 Seeing Christ in Others  “Blessed Are We”, page 286  Loving Acts  “Blessed Are We”, page 286  The Spiritual Works of Mercy  “Blessed Are We”, page 287

 Overview of newspaper project  Which segment of the newspaper highlights the spiritual and/or corporal works of mercy best and why?  Please tell what you learned from the project.