1. Chapter 6: The Mission of Christ

3. Last time…  We discussed Jesus’ baptism Who baptized Jesus? Did he think he was qualified to do so? Why did Jesus bother to get baptized?

4. This lesson…  We will look at Jesus’ temptation in the desert  We will identify the significance of this time  We will see how Jesus’ reacts to the temptation

5. Words to Know  Epiphany Revelation or manifestation of God  Mortal sin A serious offense against God that destroys our friendship with him and causes us to lose grace and eternal life  Original sin The sin of Adam and Eve that is passed on to their descendants, who are born without grace and vulnerable to evil (all of us)

6. More words to know…  Sin Choosing to do what is wrong OR omit what is good  Temptation Person or thing that entices us to do what is wrong, OR omit what is good  Venial sin An offense that weakens our relationship with God

7. What is Temptation?  A child's view of temptation A child's view of temptation

8. Our inclination to sin…  Because of our original sin, we are more INCLINED to sin.  Making good moral choices is difficult because of temptation.

9. Temptation itself is NOT a sin—acting on temptation results in sin.  Temptation People or things that entice us to do what is wrong and omit what is good  Sin Choosing to do what is wrong and to omit what is good

10. See Matt. 4:1-11  What did Jesus do in the desert?  Why?  Why is the desert a good place to do this?

11. In groups…  Discuss and come to a conclusion: Which category does each temptation fall under—physical pleasure, pride, or power? How was Jesus able to withstand these temptations?

12. Review…  What are the two types of sin? Mortal ○ If we do or omit something serious, we know it is serious, and we WILLINGLY do it Venial ○ Minor offenses against God and His commandments

13. What weapons do we have against temptation?  Sacraments  Prayer  Fasting!  Self-control

14. Exit Tweet  How did Jesus overcome the temptations in the desert?

16. Why did Jesus go to the desert?  To prepare himself for his mission

17. Today we will have a mini desert experience  See Matt. 6:25-34

18. Questions to reflect on…  What is my biggest temptation right now?  What am I doing to resist it?  What does Christ expect of me?  What more can I do to overcome this temptation?