1. Bell Work
State the Corporal Works of Mercy

2. Corporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy

3. Corporal Works of Mercy
Background
Mercy
Have compassion for others
If possible, to alleviate another's misfortune
Everyone is obliged to perform the works of mercy, according to own ability & the need of others
The Works of Mercy are shared in this Bible verse
For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in; naked, and you covered me; sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me. (Matthew 25:35-36)

4. Corporal Works of Mercy
Feed the hungry
How do we feed those that are hungry?

5. Corporal Works of Mercy
Give drink to the thirsty
How could we help with this?

6. Bell Work
What are the 1st 3 Corporal Works of Mercy?

7. Corporal Works of Mercy
Clothe the naked
Why is it important for us to help clothe those who need it?

8. Corporal Works of Mercy
Shelter the homeless
How are we showing God’s love by sheltering those who need it?

9. Corporal Works of Mercy
Visit the sick
What different ways can we bring joy to those that we visit when they are sick?

10. Corporal Works of Mercy
Visit the imprisoned
Why would this be a work of mercy?

11. Corporal Works of Mercy
Bury the dead
In Catholic faith funerals are important, why?

12. Bell Work
Which of the Corporal Works of Mercy did we talk about yesterday?

13. Now that I have shared the Corporal Works of Mercy
Now I want you to come up with 3 ways that you would be able to complete each of the Works of Mercy!
Now you are going to find pictures that will inspire you to hopefully complete these Works of Mercy through your life.

14. Bell Work
State the Spiritual Works of Mercy

15. Spiritual Works of Mercy
Background
Relieve spiritual suffering & provide for our spiritual needs
Acts of compassion to help our neighbors w/ their emotional & spiritual needs
A way of demonstrating our charity towards others

16. Spiritual Works of Mercy
Share knowledge
How do you share the knowledge you have?

17. Spiritual Works of Mercy
Give advice to those who need it
Who have you given advice to?

18. Bell Work List the 3 Spiritual Works of Mercy we discussed yesterday
Share knowledge
Give advice to those who need it
Comfort those who suffer

19. Spiritual Works of Mercy
Comfort those who suffer
Who could be the one’s suffering?

20. Spiritual Works of Mercy
Be patient with others
Why do you think it is hard to be patient w/others?

21. Spiritual Works of Mercy
Forgive those who hurt you
What are some challenges we have when trying to forgive others?

22. Spiritual Works of Mercy
Give correction to those who need it
Have you ever given correction to someone?
How?

23. Spiritual Works of Mercy
Pray for the living and the dead
Why should we pray for the living & the dead?

24. Now that we have talked through the Spiritual Works of Mercy!
I want you to create a 7 picture collage with 1 picture representing each of the Spiritual Works of Mercy
I want as little white space as possible
I want no words on the collage, I just want pictures to represent the ideas
You will then do separate explanation slide to make sure your thoughts are clear on the pictures you did

25. Rubric 4 points per picture 1 point per explanation
3 points for having the collage in color
2 points for having the collage done on time
40 total points

26. Spiritual Works of Mercy Review
Share knowledge
Give advice to those who need it
Comfort those who suffer
Be patient with others
Forgive those who hurt you
Give correction to those who need it
Pray for the living and the dead