1. Theology of the Body for Teens
Seventh Grade Curriculum 4.1
How Should I Act?

2. Bellwork
If you ask me…
(Write the sentences filling in the blanks as they apply to you.)
1. I had to practice ______________ really hard so that I could _________________.
2. I don’t like practicing _____________ but it’s worth it because _______________.
3. One day I want to be a ____________ so I will have to practice ___________.

3. Opening Prayer
I beg of you, my Lord, to remove anything which separates me from you, and you from me…
Cast from me every evil
that stands in the way of my seeing you,
Hearing, tasting, savoring, and touching you;
Fearing and being mindful of you;
Knowing, trusting, loving, and possessing you;
Being conscious of your presence, and…enjoying you.
--St. Peter Faber, SJ

4. Video Clip Watch Video “Introduction” Watch “Big Questions”
Jot down: the “most important idea” during the Joe Lombardi interview

5. Story Starter
Story is covered in the video so no need to reread.

6. Consider your own habits…
Stand if you have good or bad habits…
Remain standing if you have the habit of:
-Salting food before you taste it
-Eating a slice of pizza but leaving the crust
-Hitting snooze more than once in a row
-Praying grace before meals
Waiting until Sunday night to do your homework
Having an afterschool snack
-Sleeping in on Saturday morning
-Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
-Brushing your teeth every day
-Falling asleep while you watch TV or a movie

7. Conclusion Read: “Bridging the Gap,” pp 38-39.
Answers the following questions on your “jot down” sheet:
1. What is the language of your body meant to reveal?
2. When we learn how we can be truly free and happy, what do we need to do?
1. Our Souls.
2. We need to put into practice what we have learned.
2. This requires time and attention.