People Who Experienced Jesus: Grade 6 Textbook PDF

PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED JESUS 6 C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K S E R I E S OF THE SYRO MAL ABAR CHURCH PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED JESUS 6 C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K C O N T E N T S 5 SERI...

PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED JESUS 6 C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K S E R I E S OF THE SYRO MAL ABAR CHURCH PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED JESUS 6 C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K C O N T E N T S 5 SERIES OF THE SYRO MAL ABAR CHURCH 8 CHAPTER 1 Prophecies Are Fulfilled 13 CHAPTER 2 The Lamb Of God Who Takes Away The Sins Of The World 17 CHAPTER 3 Jesus Who Overcame Temptations 22 CHAPTER 4 Jesus Who Proclaims The Good News Of The Kingdom Of God 27 CHAPTER 5 Jesus Who Revealed The Glory Of God 31 CHAPTER 6 Jesus Who Came In Search Of Sinners PREPARED BY 37 CHAPTER 7 The Synodal commission for Catechesis Syro Malabar Catechetical Center Jesus Who Took Upon Himself Our Wounds Mount St. Thomas Kakkanad, Kochi 682030 40 CHAPTER 8 Jesus Who Died For Us FIRST PUBLISHED July 1, 2008 44 CHAPTER 9 Jesus Who Taught Us Forgiveness REVISED BY Department of Catechesis 49 CHAPTER 10 Jesus Who Triumphed Over Death St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago 372 S. Prairie Ave, Elmhurst, 60126 53 CHAPTER 11 The Emmaus Experience DISTRIBUTION Department of Catechesis St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago 57 CHAPTER 12 My Lord And My God 372 S. Prairie Ave, Elmhurst, 60126 60 CHAPTER 13 [email protected] Ascension And The Mission Of Evangelization DESIGN Mustard Tree Design & Innovation Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, India 65 CHAPTER 14 Pentecost And The Proclamation Of Faith www.mustardtree.in June 01, 2023 69 CHAPTER 15 Glorified Christ C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K S E R I E S SY R O M A L A BA R C H U R C H 3  MESSAGE I am so delighted to know that the Diocesan Department of Faith Formation has revised the sixth grade Sunday School textbook in a new format and revised it to conform to the United States English including the “look and feel”. Also, glad to know that the textbook incorporated information from Youcat and Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) that pertained to the sixth-grade syllabus, specifically, on Gospels. I congratulate all the team members for spending an enormous amount of time editing, formatting, and revising the textbook to its current look. The present book is the first attempt in this new project of the revision of our catechetical textbook series. Let us wait to get the real feedback of this current textbook, and after that, we can make necessary editing. If it is appealing to our younger generation, let us complete our catechetical textbook series in this current format. “You are the Light of the World, may your light shine before all” (Matthew 5:14). In the gospel, Jesus advised his disciples that they are the light of the world. He sent them to transform the world and make it a better place through their actions. The Church is called to proclaim the Good News of salvation to “the ends of the earth”. In this context, it is very important we remember what our Holy Father Pope Francis said, “God is proclaimed through the encounter between persons, with care for their history and their journey. Because the Lord is not an idea, but a living Person: his message is passed on through simple and authentic testimony, by listening and welcoming, with joy which radiates outward.” May our actions reflect kindness and a generous spirit, may our words express affection and encouragement, and our thoughts radiate with concern and compassion for each other. Let us strive to shine for all to see. May God bless you all. Yours in Christ Jesus, Mar Joy Alappatt Bishop, St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Diocese, Chicago C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K S E R I E S SY R O M A L A BA R C H U R C H 5  FOREWORD F or years, the priests, parents, students and Sunday school teachers of the Syro-Malabar community in the USA had been requesting revisions to the Catechetical textbooks, and the Department of Faith Formation, with the approval of Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath and Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt, took the initiative to make it happen. The revisions incorporated the American English language, culture, and context while maintaining the Syro-Malabar Synod-approved content for each textbook. The textbooks’ design, pictures, and format have been given a US-style while keeping the essence of the Syro-Malabar Synod-approved content intact. The textbooks now include additional activities and resources at the end of each chapter, based on the American context and using questions from YouCat and Catechism of the Catholic Church. The textbooks were edited by professionally qualified second-generation Syro- Malabar Catholics in the United States and incorporated new American Bible Revised Edition verses. The Department of Faith Formation started with the revision of the 8th, 9th, and 10th-grade textbooks during the first phase and, during the second phase, revised the 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade textbooks. The entire process was a team effort under the leadership of the Eparchial Department of Catechesis. Mr. George Nellikunnel took the lead and initiative to edit the 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade textbooks, and the Eparchial Curia, Eparchial Catechetical Council, and several others provided editorial comments and suggestions. These revised textbooks are a testament to the dedication and hard work put in by the Department of Faith Formation and the entire Eparchial leadership to provide a modern and updated learning experience for the children in our Sunday schools. The revised textbooks will enlighten and inspire the next generation of Syro-Malabar Catholics in the USA and perhaps even beyond. Rev. Dr. George Danavelil Director, Eparchial Department of Catechesis C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K S E R I E S SY R O M A L A BA R C H U R C H 7 8 PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED JESUS CHAPTER 1 Prophecies Are Fulfilled T he angel of the Lord appeared in a God, Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the small house in the town of Nazareth Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” in Galilee. There was a virgin in that (Luke 1:38) The moment she gave consent to the house, who was engaged to Joseph, a will of God, she was filled with the Holy Spirit. man belonging to the tribe of David. Her name God, who is the Word, took human form in her was Mary. The angel Gabriel approached her womb. and said: “Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you”. But she was deeply troubled by his words PROPHECIES and wondered what his words meant. The angel This Annunciation was the Good News that said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you humanity had been waiting for from the very have found favor with God. And now, you will beginning. In the beginning, God created heaven conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you and earth. He made man the crown of creation as will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will He formed man in His own image and likeness. be called the son of the Most High, and the Lord But the first parents sinned by defying God will give to him the throne of his ancestor God’s command. God punished them for their David. He will reign over the house of Jacob disobedience. They were expelled from paradise; forever, and of his kingdom there will be no the Garden of Eden. However, they were also end”. Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, given a promise of salvation. To Satan who went since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The to the first parents in the form of a serpent to Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the tempt them, God said, “I will put enmity between Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to you and the woman, and between your offspring be born will be holy; he will be called the son of God.” and hers; he will strike your head.” (Genesis (Luke 1:28-35) 3:15) Humanity was filled with expectations Knowing that nothing is impossible with of a woman and her son who would crush the C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K S E R I E S SY R O M A L A BA R C H U R C H 9 CHAPTER 1 // PROPHECIES ARE FULFILLED serpent’s head. will be for all the people. For today in the city Through the patriarchs and the prophets, of David a savior has been born for you who is God repeated this promise of a savior. Hopes of Messiah and Lord”. (Luke 2:8-11) a savior to come were raised in Israel by many And suddenly there was with the angel a prophecies such as, “I will raise up for them a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and prophet like you, from among their own people.” saying, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth (Deuteronomy 18:18) God’s words to Moses; “A peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall 2:14) At the start of the Holy Mass, we sing this rise out of Israel.” (Numbers 24:17), the prophecy hymn in memory of the birth of Jesus. “When of Balaam. “The young woman is with child and the angels went away from them to heaven, the shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel” shepherds said to one another, “Let us go, then, (Isaiah 7:14), the prophecy of Isaiah. to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken The people of Israel prayerfully awaited place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So this savior. In the fullness of time God decided they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, to fulfill His promises. All the hopes of Israel for and the infant lying in the manger”. (Luke 2:15- a redeemer came to fruition in the Annunciation. 16) VISIT OF THE WISE MEN NATIVITY A star rose in the east announcing the birth of The Evangelist Luke described the birth of the Jesus. Seeing this star three wise men (Magi) savior in these words, “In those days a decree from the orient started on a journey to pay went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole homage to Jesus. Looking for this divine infant, world should be enrolled. This was the first they reached the palace of King Herod. When enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of King Herod heard this he was frightened and Syria.  So all went to be enrolled, each to his own called together the chief priests and scribes of the town.  And Joseph too went up from Galilee from people he enquired of them where the Messiah the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David was to be born. They told him: “In Bethlehem of that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the Judea; for so it had been written by the prophet: house and family of David, to be enrolled with “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for they were there, the time came for her to have from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. my people Israel.” Then Herod called the wise She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid men and learned from them the exact time him in a manger, because there was no room for when the star had appeared. Then he sent them them in the inn”. (Luke 2:1-7) to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently “Now there were shepherds in that region for the child; and when you have found him, living in the fields and keeping the night watch bring me word so that I may also go and pay over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared him homage.” When they had heard the king, to them and the glory of the Lord shone around they set out; and there, ahead of them, went them, and they were struck with great fear.  The the star that they had seen at its rising, until angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, it stopped over the place where the child was. I proclaim to you good news of great joy that When they saw that the star had stopped, they 10 PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED JESUS SALVIFIC EVENTS COMMEMORATED IN THESE SEASONS Annunciation Nativity Creation of humanity Birth of Christ Sin and its effects Shepherds and wise men visiting Jesus Naming of Jesus Salvific interventions of God in the Old Testament history Presentation of Jesus in the temple Prophecies about the savior The Holy Family of Nazareth Announcement to Zachariah The private life of Jesus Annunciation to Mary Mary visiting Elizabeth Mary’s song of praise, the Magnificat Birth of John the Baptist Announcement to St. Joseph were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the CHRISTMAS house they saw the child with Mary his mother; The birth of Jesus is the central event of the and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then Annunciation-Nativity period. Christmas, the opening their treasure chests they offered him feast of Jesus’ birth, is celebrated on the 25th gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense. (Matthew of December. We are to participate in the Holy 2:1-12) Qurbana and other church services on Christmas day with devotion and reverence. Praise and THE YEAR OF CHRIST A.D gratitude to God who gave us a savior, veneration At the birth of Jesus, the history of the world to the Blessed Virgin Mary and joy at the birth of was divided into two: the period before Jesus, the savior, should fill our hearts during this period. B.C (Before Christ), and the period after Jesus, The shepherds venerated Jesus, born as A.D Anno Domini (Year of the Lord). the savior of the whole world. The wise men who came in search of Jesus, having seen the star ANNUNCIATION-NATIVITY PERIODS that announced his birth as the king of the Jews, Through the various periods or seasons of the acknowledged his Kingship, Priesthood and liturgical year of the Syro Malabar Church, we Prophetism (divinity) by offering frankincense, remember and experience the mystery of Christ gold and myrrh. Let us also acknowledge Jesus that forms the foundation of our salvation. as our Lord and Savior and worship him. The first season of the liturgical year is the Annunciation which consists of the 4 weeks in preparation for Christmas. In Syriac, this season is called Subara, which means declaration or announcement. The following 2 weeks are the nativity period. Our Church has the tradition of observing fasting for 25 days before Christmas. The Sunday readings of this season are related to the birth of the savior. C AT E C H E T I C A L T E X T B O O K S E R I E S SY R O M A L A BA R C H U R C H 11 CHAPTER 1 // PROPHECIES ARE FULFILLED LET US READ AND MEDITATE Let’s Talk About It ON THE WORD OF GOD 1. Mention two prophecies which brought hope among the Matthew 1:18-2:23 Israelites about the coming of the Savior? 2. Which is the song that we sing during the Holy Mass remembering the birth of Jesus? A VERSE TO REMEMBER 3. What are the gifts that the wise men from the east offered “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May to infant Jesus? it be done to me according to your word”. 4. What are the salvific events that we commemorate during (Luke 1:38) the season of the Annunciation? 5. What is the attitude that we have to keep during the seasons of the Annunciation- Nativity? LET US PRAY 6. What is the prime event during the seasons of the Oh Jesus, bless us with your grace and help Annunciation and Nativity? us to be nourished by the fruits of your incarnation. ACTIVITY 1 Prepare a narration of the nativity of our Lord MY RESOLUTION based on the Gospel of Luke. I will remember the presence of Jesus each day who resides in my heart. ACTIVITY 2 Invite the students to draw and color the image of the angel of the Lord who appeared to Mary. Use this time to talk about the prophecies of Balaam and Isaiah. Do you think any of these promises are impossible for God? Why are the reports about Jesus called we might receive adoption as sons.’ The name “Jesus” signifies that “the Gospel”, “the Good News”? This is ‘the gospel of Jesus Christ, the the very name of God is present in the Without the Gospels we would not Son of God’: God has visited his people. person of his Son, made man for the know that God sends his Son to us men He has fulfilled the promise he made universal and definitive redemption out of his infinite love, so that despite to Abraham and his descendants. He from sins. It is the divine name that our sins we might find our way back acted far beyond all expectation - he alone brings salvation, and henceforth to eternal fellowship with God. (Youcat has sent his own ‘beloved Son’”. (CCC all can invoke his name, for Jesus answer 71) 422) united himself to all men through his “But when the time had fully come, Incarnation, so that “there is no other God sent forth his Son, born of a What does the name “Jesus” mean? name under heaven given among men woman, born under the law, to redeem Jesus means in Hebrew “God saves”. by which we must be saved.” (CCC 432) those who were under the law, so that (Youcat answer 72) 12 PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED JESUS