This lesson is designed to deepen your child's emerging moral life
by introducing the healing and comforting works of
Jesus. Your child has learned about Jesus' loving
actions revealed in the Scriptures. Your child also
heard Jesus' words calling us to "love one another
as I love you." This means that as followers of
Jesus Christ, all Christians must help and care for
others. We must be kind and just (fair) to everyone.
Here we have the very core of what it means to live as a
Catholic. We are to follow the way and the values of
Jesus in both our personal and social lives.
During this week talk to your child about the ways Jesus helped all
people. Point out that Jesus helped the young people and
old people, persons who were liked, and persons who were
avoided by others. Then go over the Faith Summary
on page 155 together to see whether your child can tell
you how Jesus helped others and how Jesus wants us to
love.
Hands in Harmony
Organize a family project to help others. You may choose one of the
following or make up your own. Your parish may also have
a program involving these projects:
- Prepare a meal for a shut-in.
- Collect old clothes and toys for the poor.
- Send a note or record a family message or song to cheer someone who
may be ill or lonely.
Have your child draw how he or she can help to bring a sense of
harmony to his or her world.
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