We Live Our Faith Grade 8 Chapter 3

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When God gave his law to Moses on Mount Sinai, God made a _______ with Moses and the Israelites.

Covenant

God promised Moses that he would be their ___, and they would be his people.

God

God told Moses that to keep this covenant relationship the people had to live by the _ __________.

Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments are the law of God's _________.

Covenant Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 1?

I am The Lord your God; you shall not have strange gods before me. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 2?

You shall not take the name of The Lord your God in vain. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 3?

Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 4?

Honor your father and mother. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 5?

You shall not kill. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 6?

You shall not commit adultery. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 7?

You shall not steal. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 8?

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 9?

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. Signup and view all the answers

What is Commandment 10?

You shall not covet your neighbor's goods. Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say about the law and the prophets?

Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Signup and view all the answers

And as Jesus' disciples today we are called to follow the _ ______ living out our covenant with God-, _, & _.

Ten Commandments, Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. Signup and view all the answers

What happened in the parable with the father and his two sons?

One of the sons ran off to live his life but messed up badly while the other stayed at home. When the son returned, the father had a feast and the other son was confused. Signup and view all the answers

What did the son's actions in the parable show?

Conversion Signup and view all the answers

What did the father's actions in the parable show?

Mercy Signup and view all the answers

What is conversion?

Turning back to God with all one's heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is the whole point of our moral life as followers of Jesus Christ?

Learning to love all good things in all the right ways. Signup and view all the answers

How can we find true happiness?

Learning to love all good things in all the right ways and by living out the message of the Beatitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What is Beatitude 1?

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Signup and view all the answers

What is Beatitude 2?

"Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted." Signup and view all the answers

What is Beatitude 3?

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land." Signup and view all the answers

What is Beatitude 4?

"Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." Signup and view all the answers

What is Beatitude 5?

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Signup and view all the answers

What is Beatitude 6?

"Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God." Signup and view all the answers

What is Beatitude 7?

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Signup and view all the answers

What is Beatitude 8?

"Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Signup and view all the answers

Jesus' teaching is called the _______.

Beatitudes Signup and view all the answers

In the Old Testament when people were faithful to God, they were called _______.

Blessed Signup and view all the answers

As it is explained in the Catechism, _________ is found 'in God alone, the source of every good and of all love.'

Happiness Signup and view all the answers

In Jesus Christ, the ______ Person of the Blessed Trinity, God fully revealed himself.

Second Signup and view all the answers

Jesus was a perfect example of God's unconditional ____-offered when people didn't respond to it.

Love Signup and view all the answers

What is known as the New Commandment?

"I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." Signup and view all the answers

Through the _ _______ Jesus called his disciples to live by the _ _________s.

New Commandment, Ten Commandments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

God's Covenant and the Ten Commandments

God established a covenant with Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai.
This covenant is pivotal as it defines the relationship between God and His people.
To uphold this covenant, the Israelites were given the Ten Commandments, which serve as God's law.

The Ten Commandments

Commandment 1: Acknowledge only God as the true deity.
Commandment 2: Do not misuse the name of God.
Commandment 3: Keep the Sabbath day holy.
Commandment 4: Honor your parents.
Commandment 5: Prohibit killing.
Commandment 6: Do not commit adultery.
Commandment 7: Do not steal.
Commandment 8: Avoid false testimony against others.
Commandment 9: Do not covet your neighbor's spouse.
Commandment 10: Do not covet your neighbor's possessions.

Jesus and the Law

Jesus emphasized His mission not to abolish the law but to fulfill it.
Disciples of Jesus are encouraged to observe the Ten Commandments as expressions of their relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Parable of the Two Sons

A son squandered his inheritance and later returned, illustrating themes of conversion and redemption.
The father’s welcoming response exemplifies mercy, highlighting the biblical theme of forgiveness and love.

Moral Life and Happiness

Followers of Jesus are called to learn to love good things rightly.
True happiness stems from aligning one’s actions with the Beatitudes.

The Beatitudes

Beatitude 1: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Beatitude 2: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Beatitude 3: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Beatitude 4: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Beatitude 5: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Beatitude 6: Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Beatitude 7: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Beatitude 8: Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Understanding Happiness

Happiness is found in God alone, as the source of all goodness and love.
Faithful people in the Old Testament were seen as blessed in their relationship with God.

New Commandment

Jesus introduced the New Commandment to love one another, reflecting how He demonstrated unconditional love.

Importance of Following Jesus

Living in accordance with Jesus' teachings and commandments is central to the Christian faith and encourages a deeper relationship with God.

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