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This lesson describes the spiritual preparation needed to receive Holy Communion. Holiness is essential to approaching Jesus. Teachers should be able to understand the importance of self-examination before receiving Holy Communion and train children to do so.

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Conviction

a. In order to receive the body and blood of Jesus one needs to be holy and pure.
b. All those who receive the body and blood of Jesus also share the divine gift that Jesus gives.
c. Proper preparation and piety are necessary to receive communion.
Attitudes

a. We must love Jesus who lives with us through the Holy Eucharist..
b. We must be grateful to Jesus who, through his body and blood , absolves our sins as well as gives us life with divine grace .
Habit

a. I will often visit Jesus present in the Holy Eucharist.
b. I will repeatedly say the prayer ‘Parishudha parama divyakarunythinu….’
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Holy Bible, charts, songs.
Presentation of the lesson

Singing the song ‘Manassil nirayum malinathayellam……(Holy Qurbana page 56) introduce the concept of ‘ purity of heart’ to the children.

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Let us do

Purity, faith, piety, preparation, grace, fasting, introspection.
Let us find out the answers

1. Jesus took the bread during supper, blessed it, broke it and gave it to them. Their eyes were opened instantaneously. They recognized Jesus.
2. It is necessary to get the absolution of sins through confession before receiving communion especially if mortal sins are committed.
3. See the box given on page 45.
4. Holy Eucharist is a celebration of mutual love and service. All those who eat from the same bread must live in unity. Thus all of us should become one in Jesus.

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Class 4 : STREAMS OF LIFE

To Receive Jesus Worthily

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