first quarter grade 6 session 11 freedom and conscience

Session 11: Conscience and Freedom!First Quarter - Grade 6 CLE l 2014-2015

Lesson 3: We are Given Freedom and Conscience

Review Activity: !Modified True or False

Directions:

Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If the statement is incorrect, replace the underlined word or phrase with the correct word that would make the statement correct.

1. True freedom allows us to do or say whatever we want, even those things that hurt others.

2. Rules and laws guide us to practice freedom properly.

3. Jesus Christ sets us free from sin because of His saving act on the cross.

4. To be true to ourselves is to recognize that we are created to be good and be free.

5. Christ’s love and forgiveness can set us free from the bondages of evil and sin.

Session 11: Conscience and Freedom!First Quarter - Grade 6 CLE l 2014-2015

Lesson 3: We are Given Freedom and Conscience

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THINGS TO DO:!Session 11:!1. Case Analysis: Johnny Theft!2. Discussion on the Situation:

Conscience!3. Man of True Freedom: St.

Ignatius of Loyola (Our Example)!4. Closure of Lesson

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CASE ANALYSIS:!!

JOHNNY THEFT

Johnny was so hungry that afternoon in school. He forgot his lunchbox at home and he did not

have any money to buy food. Suddenly, he saw a wallet lying on

the floor. He took the wallet and thought to himself, “Boy, am I so

lucky or what? Now I can buy some lunch.” Something made

him think twice: “Oh wait but this is not mine? Nah… finders

keepers.”

He finally decided to buy some lunch with the money that he got

from the wallet. After eating he heard his classmate, Arthur,

crying. He approached Arthur and asked, “Why are you

crying?” Arthur answered: “I lost my wallet. My mom will get angry

with me because my allowance for the whole month is in that

wallet.”

Johnny walked away and finally went home sad after his

classes. He could not eat dinner or sleep that night something

was bothering him. “What have I done? I cannot tell Arthur that I

was the one who took his wallet. I might be given a green

slip or put under disciplinary probation. Everyone will think I am a thief. What will happen to Arthur now? What should I do?”

Discussion Questions

1.Did Johnny live the true meaning of freedom? Why or why not?

2.What do you think should Johnny do after he had learned that Arthur was the owner of the wallet?

3.What helped you in making that decision for number 2? What bothered Johnny for the night?

Every person is gifted with freedom so that man can choose what is good.

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In the same way, there is a conscience in every human heart that calls man to “love

and to do what is good and to avoid evil” (CCC 1776) in the right moment.

WE CONNECT

Conscience makes us feel guilty about the bad things that we have done so that we could think about

mistake, ask for forgiveness and make up for what we did.

WE CONNECT

a. WHAT IS CONSCIENCE?!!

- A voice in our hearts that helps us to make proper judgment at the appropriate

time (cf. CCC 1776-1777).!!

It judges particular choices, approving those that are good and denouncing

those that are evil” (CCC 1777).

Our conscience helps us to become truly free - to do what is

good.

It also reminds us be sorry for our sins and to make up for the bad

things we have done.

b. WHEN DO WE LISTEN TO OUR CONSCIENCE?!

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We listen to our conscience every time we face a situation that calls for a moral decision. !

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A moral decision involves a choice between what is good

and what is bad.

c. YET, WHAT IF IT IS HARD TO DECIDE?!

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We ask ourselves: WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?!

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Always remember that your decision must be out of love for

yourself, others, and God.

d. HOW IS FREEDOM RELATED TO

CONSCIENCE!!

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Our conscience helps us to !use freedom for the good. !

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When we abuse our freedom and commit sin habitually, it will be harder for us to listen to the

voice of God in us.

WE RESPOND These steps will allow us to examine our situations and to make decisions in order to respond better to our call to goodness.! !1.Be aware of one’s experience or situation.!2.Acknowledge or admit the consequences of one’s action or decision.!

3.Choose what is good.!4.Act one’s good choices.

Saint to Follow: St. Ignatius of Loyola

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- Did he use his freedom well?

- Did he follow his conscience?

- How can we follow his example?

Reflection Questions:!!

!•!What is conscience?!!•!Why should we listen to our

conscience?!!•!How is our conscience related to

freedom?

We Pray:!!

Every time we make a decision, we ask the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Giver of wisdom and

Spirit of love.

Session 11: Conscience and Freedom!First Quarter - Grade 6 CLE l 2014-2015

Lesson 3: We are Given Freedom and Conscience