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Chapter Context

The Church, inaugurated on Pentecost, is a community led by the Holy Spirit. By giving various gifts and fruits the Holy Spirit builds up the church. Being the children of the church, we also should be led by the spirit. We become filled with the Holy Spirit through the Sacraments. This is the message to be conveyed through this lesson.

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Conviction

- The church was formally inaugurated on the day of Pentecost by the arrival of the Holy Spirit.
- It was the Holy Spirit that led and guided the apostles and the early church.
- By giving its gifts and fruits, the Holy Spirit is leading the church even today.
- We receive the Holy Spirit through the Sacraments.
- Holy Spirit leads the church in crises and persecutions.
Attitudes

- Interest in responding to the inspiration from the Holy Spirit.
- Interest in receiving the Sacraments.
Resolution

- I will consult the Holy Spirit in all matters.
- I will receive the Sacraments with interest
Teaching aids

The Bible, Picture of the Pentecost, A chart of maxims from martyrs inspired by the Holy Spirit, Picture of the Pentecost, A chart of Verses, The Documents of the Vatican Council, 'Bharatha Sabha Charithram'.
Presentation of the lesson

Show the picture of Pentecost, have a discussion on it and then introduce the lesson.

Role-Play:

You may arrange a role-play with scenes of persecution that some of the martyrs suffered and the brave words they spoke.

Find a Verse:

Give the activity of finding out verses from the Bible that show how the Holy Spirit led the apostles and the early church.

Make a chart:

Let the students make a chart showing each Sacrament and the grace that the Holy Spirit gives through the same.

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Class 8 : CHURCH THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Church : The Community Led by the Spirit

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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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