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Chapter Context

Church is the community of the believers in Jesus, who proclaim Him as the Lord and the Savior. It is a community that comes to repentance by accepting the Word of God. Having admitted into the community of the church by Baptism, we should be led by the Word of God and by the Sacraments. This lesson may be introduced in such a way as to give out this message.

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Conviction

- Faith is the response of man gives to the call of God.
- Evangelization leads to faith.
- Listening to the Word of God must lead one to repentance and renewal of life.
- We became the children of God through Baptism.
- Sacraments nourish our life in faith.
Attitudes

The joy of proclaiming our faith in Jesus
- The interest in reading and sharing the word of God.
- The determination to be with the church in all circumstances.
Resolution

- I will by-heart at least one Bible Verse daily and share it with my friends.
- I will avoid all situations and friendships that tempt me to do evil.
Teaching aids

The Bible, Chart of Verses, Biography of Saints, Papercuttings, The Documents of the Vatican Council, Bharatha Sabha Charithram.
Presentation of the lesson

Begin the class by asking 'Who is Jesus to you?' Note down the students' responses on the board and discuss. Later, introduces the question that Jesus asked His disciples in Caesarea Philippi and the reply of the disciples.

Role-Play:

Present Peter's preaching and the peoples' response.

Find a Verse:

Give the group-activity of making a word-card of Bible Verses and talk about Faith.

Share

Narrate episodes from the life of Saints who defended faith when they encountered tormenting situations. Also share with the students the biography of martyrs.

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Class 8 : CHURCH THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Church : The Community of the Believers

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Chapters

Church : The People Chosen by God

Church: The Community of the Redeemed

Church : The Community of the Believers

Church : The Community Led by the Spirit

Church : The Body of Christ

Church : The Priestly People

Church : The Community of People who Share

Church: The Prophetic People

The Missionary Church

The Pilgrim Church

The Church is One

The Church is Holy

The Church is Apostolic

The Church is Universal

Mary, the Mother and Model of the Church

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