1. S.P.I.E.S

2. Life is a Journey
Each of us are called by God in different ways. We are called to LOVE and SERVE one another throughout our life. S.P.I.E.S is a theory developed to help us understand our call and vocation in life.
S - spiritual
P - physical
I - intellectual
E - emotional
S - social
Ask students to recall the difference between a trip and journey

3. Introduction
This unit will focus on developing attitudes and virtues that will help us live a life according to the Beatitudes. S.P.I.E.S. is a method of creating virtuous habits within our daily life.
For each letter, choose an example from your own life of how you have lived out each of the virtues. (Think of the good habits you have developed in your life…eg: Spiritual – I make it a priority to talk to God Daily)
**Pause and let the students write down items for SPIES**

4. S.P.I.E.S SOCIAL: How I spend my time
Friends, family, activity, relationships
Socializing
Places to go and things to do
Accepting everyone as equal and a part of God’s family
PHYSICAL:
Distinctive characteristics
Height
Body type
Eye and hair colour
Healthy attitude
Life choices
Take care of our bodies
How does the fourth commandment fit into the Physical aspect of SPIES?

5. S.P.I.E.S INTELLIGENCE Thinking and developing ideas
Interests and hobbies
Goals
Using different Learning Styles to connect with God
music
People
Self
EMOTIONAL:
How I feel
How I act, How I react
Temperament, Attitude

6. S.P.I.E.S SPIRITUAL: Prayer, faith Church participation
Reflection, contemplation
Inner Peace
Values, morals
Relationship with God

7. SPIRITUAL

8. SPIRITUAL
 The Christian call is not only to believe in God, but also to enter into a personal, loving and faithful relationship with him.
We can get to know Jesus through studying him as a historical person and feeling his presence in our lives.

9. SPIRITUAL
Jesus said that whenever two or three were gathered in his name, he would be with them. Therefore, worship is a very good way of getting to know God.
Jesus is present physically in the community in the Eucharist. We can act in Jesus’ name (in love and friendship) and see him in the people around us. Jesus is present in our relationships when we act justly, kindly and compassionately.

10. What Do You Believe in Activity?
In a couple of sentences write down what you believe in. Reflect upon the different aspects of your life and use the handout as a guide

11. CREED
The Apostle’s CREED
Create Your Own!