PCYI Lessons 2020
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| Grades K-5 Lessons |
Lesson 1: Check First.
This lesson is intended for families with children Grades K-5. Follow age recommendations as outlined.
Scripture
Hear, my child, your father’s instruction, and reject not your mother’s teaching; a graceful diadem will they be for your head and a pendant for your neck. (Proverbs 1:8-9)
Hear, my child, your father’s instruction, and reject not your mother’s teaching; a graceful diadem will they be for your head and a pendant for your neck. (Proverbs 1:8-9)
1. Introduction
Today, we are learning about the first of 4 safety rules – Check First.
a. The rule is simple: “I will always Check First with my parent, guardian or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car.”
b. It is important to talk about and follow safety rules so that we can have fun and not worry.
Today, we are learning about the first of 4 safety rules – Check First.
a. The rule is simple: “I will always Check First with my parent, guardian or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car.”
b. It is important to talk about and follow safety rules so that we can have fun and not worry.
2. Discuss
a. Why do we have to ask about some things and not others?
b. If we forget to ask what would happen
c. Make two lists
• Things that we know we can play with anytime
• Things we know must ask to play beforehand
a. Why do we have to ask about some things and not others?
b. If we forget to ask what would happen
c. Make two lists
• Things that we know we can play with anytime
• Things we know must ask to play beforehand
3. Together
Watch video - Check First
Watch video - Check First
Grade K-2
What does it mean to Check First? When should you Check First? Who do you need to check with at home? At school?
Grade 3-5
• Why didn’t the Mom in the video want the kids to help the man in the car?
• How is this connected to our previous discussion about why we must check about somethings and not others?
• How do we know that this is a time to “Check First?”
• How do you know when you need to check first?
The fourth commandment is “Honor Your Father and Mother.” When God asks us to honor someone, He is asking us to trust them to know what is right and good and to respect the rules and guidelines they want us to follow.
Grade K-2
• What are some of the rules we have in our house? Which ones are there to make everyone at home safe?
• Checking First is an important rule that helps parents know that their children are ok. How do you think I would feel if I could not find you?
• Practice using the scenarios from Common Tricks. What do you do if…
• Remind them that you love them and Checking First is what we do as a sign of love and respect.
• What are some of the rules we have in our house? Which ones are there to make everyone at home safe?
• Checking First is an important rule that helps parents know that their children are ok. How do you think I would feel if I could not find you?
• Practice using the scenarios from Common Tricks. What do you do if…
• Remind them that you love them and Checking First is what we do as a sign of love and respect.
Grade 3-5
• Common Tricks Handout – Read to them and discuss how the Check First rule helps us to know if something is a trick or the truth.
• In the video, what two tricks did the man in the car use? What could the kids have done if the Mom had not been right there?
• Discuss - How is Checking First a sign of honoring our parents? What are the consequences of not Checking First? What could have happened if the kids had not checked first and then helped the man?
• Common Tricks Handout – Read to them and discuss how the Check First rule helps us to know if something is a trick or the truth.
• In the video, what two tricks did the man in the car use? What could the kids have done if the Mom had not been right there?
• Discuss - How is Checking First a sign of honoring our parents? What are the consequences of not Checking First? What could have happened if the kids had not checked first and then helped the man?
Closing Prayer
May the Lord bless you and keep you! May the Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you! May the Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:24-26)
Lesson 2: Take A Friend
This lesson is intended for families with children Grades K-5. Follow age recommendations as outlined.
Scripture
Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)
Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)
1. Introduction
In this lesson we are learning about the second of 4 safety rules – Take a Friend.
a. Do you remember Rule #1 (Check First)
b. Rule #2 is just as easy: “I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.”
c. This rule, along with the Check First rule lets us know when it is ok to be on our own, when we can go with a friend, and when we need to be with an adult.
In this lesson we are learning about the second of 4 safety rules – Take a Friend.
a. Do you remember Rule #1 (Check First)
b. Rule #2 is just as easy: “I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.”
c. This rule, along with the Check First rule lets us know when it is ok to be on our own, when we can go with a friend, and when we need to be with an adult.
2. Discuss
a. Where are some places you can go or things you can do by yourself?
b. Where are some places you can go or things you can do with a friend?
c. Where are some places you can go or things you can do only with an adult?
3. Together
Watch video - Take a Friend
Grade K-2
• Discuss what the phrase “strength in numbers” means. Tell them that it means we are all stronger and safer when we are with friends and family.
• Demonstrate this strength: Give a single piece of construction paper to your child and ask him or her to rip it in half. Point out how easy it was to rip. Now hand them an entire stack of paper and ask them to rip it in half. Do you see how hard it is to rip the entire stack of paper? That’s because it’s many pieces of paper together. They are stronger together, just like friends are stronger together.
• Discuss what the phrase “strength in numbers” means. Tell them that it means we are all stronger and safer when we are with friends and family.
• Demonstrate this strength: Give a single piece of construction paper to your child and ask him or her to rip it in half. Point out how easy it was to rip. Now hand them an entire stack of paper and ask them to rip it in half. Do you see how hard it is to rip the entire stack of paper? That’s because it’s many pieces of paper together. They are stronger together, just like friends are stronger together.
Grade 3-5
• Discuss - Why did Jen and Marco stop Sam from going to the park alone?
• Discuss - Why did Jen and Marco stop Sam from going to the park alone?
• How did they convince Sam that taking a friend is safer?
• Make a list of all the ways kids get to school (walk, bus, parent drive, carpool, bike)
• How does the “Take a Friend” rule apply to all the ways children go to school?
• Tell them - You may be approached by someone who wants you to go with them while going to and from school. They might offer you a ride or ask for directions. People are less likely to bother you, and if someone does try to get you to go with them, you’ll have a friend there to help.
• Make a list of all the ways kids get to school (walk, bus, parent drive, carpool, bike)
• How does the “Take a Friend” rule apply to all the ways children go to school?
• Tell them - You may be approached by someone who wants you to go with them while going to and from school. They might offer you a ride or ask for directions. People are less likely to bother you, and if someone does try to get you to go with them, you’ll have a friend there to help.
Charity is a virtue where our love for God can be demonstrated by loving others. Friendship is an important way for us to grow in this virtue. Good friends show each other generosity, compassion, forgiveness, and trust. Good friends also help, protect, and teach each other.
• Being a friend is as important as taking a friend. Who are some of your friends?
• Practice the virtue of charity this next week with one of your friends. Make them a card thanking them for friendship or invite them to do an act of service for someone else or some other act of friendship.
• Practice the virtue of charity this next week with one of your friends. Make them a card thanking them for friendship or invite them to do an act of service for someone else or some other act of friendship.
Closing Prayer
God, thank you for my friends. You tell us that it is not good to be alone and bless us with family and friends all around us. Thank You for giving us people to talk to and laugh with. I pray for my friend today. Help me to be kind like Jesus. To be a good friend to others and spread His love. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
God, thank you for my friends. You tell us that it is not good to be alone and bless us with family and friends all around us. Thank You for giving us people to talk to and laugh with. I pray for my friend today. Help me to be kind like Jesus. To be a good friend to others and spread His love. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Lesson 3: Tell People No
This lesson is intended for families with children Grades K-5. Follow age recommendations as outlined.
Scripture
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2)
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2)
1. Introduction
In this lesson we are learning about the third of 4 safety rules – Tell People No
a. Do you remember Rule #1 & 2(Check First and Take a Friend)
b. Rule #3 is a little tougher: “I will tell people ‘NO’ if they try to hurt me. It’s OK for me to stand up for myself.”
c. Sometimes we are so worried about being nice, that we are afraid to tell someone they are hurting us or making us feel bad. So, this rule helps us to remember that it is okay to say No.
In this lesson we are learning about the third of 4 safety rules – Tell People No
a. Do you remember Rule #1 & 2(Check First and Take a Friend)
b. Rule #3 is a little tougher: “I will tell people ‘NO’ if they try to hurt me. It’s OK for me to stand up for myself.”
c. Sometimes we are so worried about being nice, that we are afraid to tell someone they are hurting us or making us feel bad. So, this rule helps us to remember that it is okay to say No.
2. Discuss
a. Can you remember a time when you and a friend/sibling had a fight or maybe Mom or Dad hurt your feelings?
b. What happened? What caused the hurt? How did you feel? What happened to make it better?
a. Can you remember a time when you and a friend/sibling had a fight or maybe Mom or Dad hurt your feelings?
b. What happened? What caused the hurt? How did you feel? What happened to make it better?
3. Together
Watch video - Tell People No
Watch video - Tell People No
Grade K-2
• Explain - Most of the time people don’t mean to make us feel bad.
• Hurts like this can be fixed by talking about it, saying we are sorry, and promising not to do it anymore.
• This is how families and friends deal with these feelings and that is good.
• If someone is touching or hurting you I will always help you say NO.
• Explain - Most of the time people don’t mean to make us feel bad.
• Hurts like this can be fixed by talking about it, saying we are sorry, and promising not to do it anymore.
• This is how families and friends deal with these feelings and that is good.
• If someone is touching or hurting you I will always help you say NO.
Grade 3-5
• Explain - It is okay not to be touched or hugged in ways you do not like- even when it is an adult.
• Discuss - What should you say? How should you say it? When should you say it? (see handout)
Everyone
• Practice Saying No
• Select age-appropriate role plays from the scenarios
• Ask children to practice Telling People No. It is important that they learn to say the words out loud, with confidence, and with your support.
• Practice Saying No
• Select age-appropriate role plays from the scenarios
• Ask children to practice Telling People No. It is important that they learn to say the words out loud, with confidence, and with your support.
Our Catholic faith teaches us that the spiritual gift of courage is given to us in Baptism to help us do what is right and good. We can call on this gift to help us stand up for what is right for ourselves and others.
• How did Marco and the other children in the video demonstrate courage in solving their problems?
• How could praying to God for courage help us when we might need to stand up for ourselves or say No to someone?
Closing Prayer
God Our Father, we thank you for loving us and giving us the gifts of the Holy Spirit in Baptism. Help me to draw on the gift of courage to stand up for what is right and protect those in need. Help us to be confident in you and your love. Amen.
God Our Father, we thank you for loving us and giving us the gifts of the Holy Spirit in Baptism. Help me to draw on the gift of courage to stand up for what is right and protect those in need. Help us to be confident in you and your love. Amen.
Lesson 4: Tell a Trusted Adult
This lesson is intended for families with children Grades K-5. Follow age recommendations as outlined.
Scripture
The Lord gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding…guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just, what is fair, every good path; for wisdom will enter your heart, knowledge will be at home in your soul, discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you. (Proverbs 6, 8-9)
The Lord gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding…guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just, what is fair, every good path; for wisdom will enter your heart, knowledge will be at home in your soul, discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you. (Proverbs 6, 8-9)
1. Introduction
In this lesson we are learning about the last of the 4 safety rules – Tell a Trusted Adult
a. Do you remember Rules 1-3 (Check-First, Take a Friend, Tell people No)
b. Rule #4 is really important: “I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
c. Knowing who you might talk to before you ever become uncomfortable can help us know what to do if something unplanned happens.
In this lesson we are learning about the last of the 4 safety rules – Tell a Trusted Adult
a. Do you remember Rules 1-3 (Check-First, Take a Friend, Tell people No)
b. Rule #4 is really important: “I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
c. Knowing who you might talk to before you ever become uncomfortable can help us know what to do if something unplanned happens.
2. Together
Watch - Tell a Trusted Adult
Watch - Tell a Trusted Adult
Grade K-2
• Discuss - What made Jen upset? What did the boys tell her to do?
• What could make you feel sad or confused or upset? Explain that those are the things to tell a trusted adult about.
• Together fill in the blank: A trusted adult: (listens, helps when you are scared etc..)
• Draw a picture of a trusted adult and how they make you feel (happy, sunshine, smiles)
• Discuss - What made Jen upset? What did the boys tell her to do?
• What could make you feel sad or confused or upset? Explain that those are the things to tell a trusted adult about.
• Together fill in the blank: A trusted adult: (listens, helps when you are scared etc..)
• Draw a picture of a trusted adult and how they make you feel (happy, sunshine, smiles)
Grade 3-5
• Discuss - What did the boys tell Jen a trusted adult was? How do you know which adults to trust?
• Review - What are the qualities of a trusted adult? (see Handout)
• Discuss - What did the boys tell Jen a trusted adult was? How do you know which adults to trust?
• Review - What are the qualities of a trusted adult? (see Handout)
Our Catholic faith teaches us that Wisdom is a gift of the Holy Spirit that can be shared with us through the words and support of others. Trusted adults have the gift of Wisdom. They understand things from God’s point of view and help us be safe and find solutions to challenges.
Grade K-2
• Make a list of trusted adults with your parents. Have your parents tell you why they think they are wise.
• Make a list of trusted adults with your parents. Have your parents tell you why they think they are wise.
Grade 3-5
• Make a list of trusted adults with your parents and conduct a “Trusted Adult Interview” with one person on your list (see Handout.) When finished discuss with your parents why you think they have the gift of wisdom.
• Make a list of trusted adults with your parents and conduct a “Trusted Adult Interview” with one person on your list (see Handout.) When finished discuss with your parents why you think they have the gift of wisdom.
Closing Prayer
Father, keep before us the wisdom and love you have revealed in your Son. Help us to be like him in word and deed. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Father, keep before us the wisdom and love you have revealed in your Son. Help us to be like him in word and deed. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
| MS Grades 6-8 Lessons |
Lesson 1: Cyber Bullying
This lesson is intended for students in grades 6-8 with a parent.
Scripture
Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you score wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.” (Proverbs 9:11-12)
Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you score wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.” (Proverbs 9:11-12)
Discuss
a. Are young people smarter than parents think they are about personal safety? Why or why not?
b. On a scale of 1 to 10 how “Netsmart” do you think you are?
a. Are young people smarter than parents think they are about personal safety? Why or why not?
b. On a scale of 1 to 10 how “Netsmart” do you think you are?
Together
Discuss
a. Do you know anyone who has experienced cyberbullying?
b. If it happened to you or a friend what do you think you would do?
c. How could adults help the situation? How could adults hurt the situation?
d. What is your family’s plan if someone is cyberbullied?
e. What will be the consequences if you participate in cyberbullying?
a. Do you know anyone who has experienced cyberbullying?
b. If it happened to you or a friend what do you think you would do?
c. How could adults help the situation? How could adults hurt the situation?
d. What is your family’s plan if someone is cyberbullied?
e. What will be the consequences if you participate in cyberbullying?
Prudence is the exercise of discretion in decision making and caution in actions. As a virtue it gives us pause to consider the consequences and implications of our choices, for ourselves and for others. Prudence is often lost in the online world where a click is associated with a win. We need to practice taking a pause and being prudent with our clicks.
Sometimes cyberbullying starts because we are quick to judge and quick to click. “FOMO,” Fear of Missing Out, might motivate us to participate online in ways that bring harm to others or places us in the role of the silent observer that allows another to be harmed. A lack of prudence online can also increase the chances of being embarrassed, harassed, or bullied online.
Take the “Send or Not to Send” Quiz
Thinking of sending a photo to a friend? Select a picture currently on your phone and then with your parent(s) answer and discuss these True or False Statements to decide if you should press send or think again!
It would be okay if my grandmother saw this photo. True or False
It would be okay if my grandmother saw this photo. True or False
Pop Up Discussion Questions:
• Is it appropriate? If you would not want people who love and trust you to see the photo why would want anyone to see it?
• Is it relevant? Maybe grandma does not want to see your latest haircut and your friend does. How do you decide who should see what?
• In the case of the picture I chose, what would be the prudent thing to do?
• Is it appropriate? If you would not want people who love and trust you to see the photo why would want anyone to see it?
• Is it relevant? Maybe grandma does not want to see your latest haircut and your friend does. How do you decide who should see what?
• In the case of the picture I chose, what would be the prudent thing to do?
I could make this picture my profile picture. True or False
Pop Up Discussion Questions:
• What is the purpose of a profile picture on social media? How do I decide what picture to use?
• What would make this picture a good profile pic?
• Show your parents one of your current profile pictures. Why did you choose it?
• In the case of picture I chose, what would be the prudent thing to do.
• What is the purpose of a profile picture on social media? How do I decide what picture to use?
• What would make this picture a good profile pic?
• Show your parents one of your current profile pictures. Why did you choose it?
• In the case of picture I chose, what would be the prudent thing to do.
I would not mind if the person I sent the picture to shares it with someone else. True or False
Pop Up Discussion Questions:
• Do I trust my friends and family with the content I share with them?
• Do my parents share content about me and I am I okay with what they share?
• Who gets to decide what images or content about me exist online?
• In the case of the picture I chose, what would be the prudent thing to do.
• Do I trust my friends and family with the content I share with them?
• Do my parents share content about me and I am I okay with what they share?
• Who gets to decide what images or content about me exist online?
• In the case of the picture I chose, what would be the prudent thing to do.
Closing Prayer
God of All Creation, to love as you love is the highest virtue. Mold me in your image so that my vision becomes one with yours. May I see the world just as it is, trusting in your abiding presence no matter what challenges I face? Give me the grace to be who you created me to be and to find in myself the grace to live a virtuous life. With faith in your Son, Jesus, who showed us how to serve one another with compassion, and hope in your Spirit, whose power overcomes all vice, I pray. Amen.
Lesson 2: You Cannot Take It Back
This lesson is intended for students in grades 6-8 with a parent.
Scripture
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion, devotion with mutual affection, mutual affection with love. If these are yours and increase in abundance, they will keep you from being idle or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:5-8)
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion, devotion with mutual affection, mutual affection with love. If these are yours and increase in abundance, they will keep you from being idle or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:5-8)
Together
Watch - You Can’t Take it Back https://www.nsteens.org/Videos/YouCantTakeItBack
Discuss
a. Is he right that “once you put something online you lose control of it”? Why do you agree or disagree with this statement?
b. How do you think his sister felt having that kind of information out on the internet about her?
c. What do you think it will take for her to forgive him?
d. Do you know anyone where someone’s choice to be “funny” hurt someone else? How was that resolved?
Self-control or the ability to exercise restraint over our own actions is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Just like fruit on a tree, the fruits of the Spirit must be grown. For fruit to flourish and bring nourishment it must be cultivated.
For self-control to flourish three things are needed: prayer, practice, and accountability.
Prayer - In the face of pressure, challenges, and fear it can be difficult to avoid impulsive behavior- we typically need strength beyond ourselves. That strength comes from God alone, who loves us and desires for us to flourish.
Practice - One of the primary ways we practice self-control as Catholics is by fasting. When we give up candy or avoid eating meat on Fridays during Lent, we are practicing self-control. If we want the Holy Spirit to flourish in our lives, we need to practice self-control in other areas of our life – including our online actions and our cell phone use. Think about fasting from unnecessary use of technology one day each week during Lent.
Accountability - Accountability through rules and relationships helps us think before we act and reinforces what is good after we act. Rules are in place to protect us and to protect others. Relationships make the rules personal. We have parents and best friends for a reason. Good ones (parents and friends) hold us accountable for our actions, they challenge us to exercise self-control.
T.H.I.N.K. Before You Post:
a. Review the THINK approach to posting.
b. Both of you: Pull up your favorite social media site (YouTube, Facebook, Tik Tok, etc.)
c. Look at the first thing in your feed and evaluate it using THINK. If you are brave, evaluate your post using THINK. How does it measure up?
a. Review the THINK approach to posting.
b. Both of you: Pull up your favorite social media site (YouTube, Facebook, Tik Tok, etc.)
c. Look at the first thing in your feed and evaluate it using THINK. If you are brave, evaluate your post using THINK. How does it measure up?
d. Discuss: Why you believe there are so many internet posts today that violate the THINK philosophy? What can you do to promote/support a THINK approach to posting?
Closing Prayer
Lord, give me the grace to control my words and actions today. I want to be a blessing to others, to lift them up that they might know your goodness. Amen.
Lord, give me the grace to control my words and actions today. I want to be a blessing to others, to lift them up that they might know your goodness. Amen.
Lesson 3: Broken Friendship
This lesson is intended for students in grades 6-8 with a parent.
Scripture
Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.
Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.
(Philippians 4:8-9)
With your parents make a list of all the places that we need passwords.
Together
Watch - Broken Friendship - https://www.nsteens.org/Videos/BrokenFriendship
Our moral judgment depends upon a well-formed conscience that seeks to know and act on what is good and truthful. Being a person of good judgment means we can take responsibility for our own actions, as well as make choices that prevent harm or evil for ourselves or others.
Forming our conscience and becoming consistent in choosing what is good is a lifelong process. It also includes developing relationships with peers and adults who will support you in doing what is right and warn you when something might be harmful.
Parents Share: Who are the people in your own life that you depend on to support you when you choose well and to give you advice in challenging situations.
Parents Share: Who are the people in your own life that you depend on to support you when you choose well and to give you advice in challenging situations.
Students Share: If you were facing a challenge as dangerous as the girl in the video, who would you turn to for help and support? Which friends could you count on?
Together: What new ground rule can you establish that will both increase your safety and promote the development of sound judgment? (Parents, this might mean giving them a new responsibility and or a little more independence.)
Closing Prayer
Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy.
Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy.
Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.
(Saint Augustine)
Lesson 4: Take the Challenge
This lesson is intended for students in grades 6-8 with a parent.
Scripture
Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you score wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.” (Proverbs 9:11-12)
Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you score wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.” (Proverbs 9:11-12)
Discuss
a. Are young people smarter than parents think they are about personal safety? Why or why not?
b. On a scale of 1 to 10 how “Netsmart” do you think you are?
a. Are young people smarter than parents think they are about personal safety? Why or why not?
b. On a scale of 1 to 10 how “Netsmart” do you think you are?
Together
Take the “NS Teen Challenge” at https://www.safekids.com/quiz/.
Did you learn anything new?
Wisdom is a gift that allows a person to recognize what is true and what is good. The gift of the Holy Spirit is given to us at Baptism and nourished through prayer, practice, and the use of reason. It is also a gift that others can share with us. When we are graced with people of wisdom in our life, we can trust that they are helping us to find Godly solutions to difficulties.
As young people navigate the challenges of a world that includes technology risks, it is more important than ever for them to have adults that can support and guide them to make healthy decisions. Society often refers to them as trusted adults. As people of faith, we need to recognize them as sources of Wisdom guiding us towards holiness.
a. Students: Make a list of three adults that you could turn to for help or support.
b. Parents: Make your own list of trusted adults in your child’s life.
c. Together: Discuss who you put on your list and why you think they are wise? Why do you trust them to guide you towards holiness?
b. Parents: Make your own list of trusted adults in your child’s life.
c. Together: Discuss who you put on your list and why you think they are wise? Why do you trust them to guide you towards holiness?
Closing Prayer
Student: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love.
Parent: Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth.
Together: O God, You instructed the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit. Grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever rejoice in Your consolation. Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
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