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Introduction

Throughout our lifetime, we can pinpoint many personal milestones or momentous occasions of joy such as birthdays, first day of kindergarten, first communion, confirmation, graduation, marriage, first job, etc. Some of those milestones are measurable and require some sort of achievements to attain such as in confirmation and graduation. A major milestone for the Apostles is during Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came down upon them and gave them the power and courage to go and spread the Good News.

In Thi u Nhi Thánh Th , we also have some milestones of achievement such as during our member initiation, division promotion, and eventually spreading our

wings to becoming leaders. This handbook is to aid us in measuring our accomplishments and committing to living a truly Christian or Christ-like life.

May God Bless you in your journey to achieving the Eucharistic Medallion, the highest of all honors within Thi u Nhi Thánh Th . How to Use This Workbook

Our journey through Thi u Nhi Thánh Th starts with being received as a member during our initiation when we learn and commit to living a life of Prayer, Communion, Sacrifice, and Apostleship. A member is received into a Division within the Organization according to one’s age. Within that Division, the member will try to complete certain tasks to attain the different Ranks. Once a member has accomplished enough tasks, then he is eligible to receive a rank badge at the next flag ceremony.

A member can achieve a rank badge for a Division lower than the Division that he is currently in. However, he cannot achieve a rank badge for a higher Division.

When a member has accomplished a task, the Division Officer will date and sign that task off. When a member is ready to receive a rank badge, then the Division Officer will tally up the number of tasks accomplished and will go through the process of Promotion at the next flag ceremony.

The highest honor that any member can achieve is the Eucharistic Medallion. The requirements for this Medallion are very rigorous and it is our hope that every member can achieve this.

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Ấu Nhi (7-10) Thiếu Nhi (10-13) Nghĩa Sĩ (13-16) Dự Trưởng (16-19)

Bible Study 1. Overview of Old Testament 2. God & His Creations 3. Adam & Eve 4. Noah 5. Abraham 6. The 12 Tribes of Israel 7. Joseph 8. Moses 9. Exodus

10. David Catechism

1. Jesus: The Incarnation 2. Eucharist: Real Presence 3. 10 Commandments

Christian Life

1. Sacred Vestments 2. Sacramentals 3. The Rosary

Phong Trào

1. 4 Khẩu Hiệu 2. 10 Điều Tâm Niệm 3. Ấu Nhi Ca 4. Tân Hành Ca 5. Đồng Phục 6. Bó Hoa Thiêng 7. So Hàng Đội 8. Nghiêm Tập Căn Bản

Skills

1. Semaphore 2. Basic Knots 3. Personal Hygiene

Vietnam

1. Vietnam Geography 2. Danh Xưng

Bible Study 1. Overview of New Testament 2. Biblical Geography 3. Matthew 4. Mark 5. Luke 6. John 7. The 12 Apostles 8. Life of Jesus 9. Teachings of Jesus

Catechism

1. Jesus: The Redemption 2. Holy Communion 3. Venial & Mortal Sins 4. Beatitudes 5. Sacraments

Christian Life

1. First Eucharistic Miracle 2. Church Architecture/Setup 3. Stations of the Cross 4. Sacrifice

Phong Trào

1. Thiếu Nhi Ca 2. Các Đội Hình Căn Bản 3. Cách Trình Diện 4. Hệ Thống Đội 5. Thực Hành Khẩu Hiệu

Skills

1. Tents 2. Compass & Map 3. Morse Code 4. Dấu Đường

Vietnam

1. Quốc Ca Việt Nam

Bible Study 1. Biblical Timeline 2. Mary 3. Peter 4. Paul 5. Paul’s Missionary Journeys 6. Acts of the Apostle 7. Revelation

Catechism

1. Jesus: The Passion 2. Jesus: Resurrection & Ascension 3. Eucharist: Whole Christ 4. Gifts of the Holy Spirit 5. 7 Spiritual Mercies 6. 7 Corporal Mercies 7. Mass & Communion

Christian Life

1. Liturgical Year 2. Our Lady of Lavang 3. Andrew Dung Lac 4. Apostleship

Phong Trào

1. Nghĩa Sĩ Ca 2. Hệ Thống Đoàn 3. Hệ Thống Phong Trào 4. Thực Hành Điều Tâm Niệm

Skills

1. Cổng Trại 2. Cột Cờ 3. CPR

Vietnam

1. Vietnamese Culture

Bible Study 1. Salvation History 2. Church History 3. Parables 4. Psalms 5. Proverbs

Catechism

1. The Holy Trinity 2. Holy Spirit 3. The Mass

Christian Life

1. Eucharistic Adoration 2. Discipleship 3. Hierarchy of the Church 4. Living a Eucharistic Day

Phong Trào

1. Kinh Huynh Trưởng 2. Lịch Sử Phong Trào 3. Nghi Thức Chào Cờ 4. Lừa Thiêng Thánh Thể 5. Hành Trình Đức Tin 6. Ban Điều Hành 7. CCTT ĐS

Skills

1. Tổ Chức Sa Mạc 2. First Aid

Vietnam

1. Vietnamese History

Cấp 1 Cấp 1 Cấp 1 Đội Trưởng 5 items from Ấu Nhi

Cấp 1 Ấu Nhi 4 items from Thiếu Nhi

Cấp 1 Thiếu Nhi 4 items from Nghĩa Sĩ

Cấp 2 of any Ngành 5 items from Phong Trào

from any Ngành

Cấp 2 Cấp 2 Cấp 2 Huynh Trưởng 12 items from Ấu Nhi

12 items from Thiếu Nhi Samạc Đoàn

12 items from Nghĩa Sĩ Samạc/Đại Hội Nghĩa Sĩ

Cấp 2 of any Ngành Completed Rank 1

Leadership Training

Cấp 3 Cấp 3 Cấp 3 Thánh Thể 20 items from Ấu Nhi Samạc Đoàn

20 items from Thiếu Nhi

20 items from Nghĩa Sĩ

Cấp 3 of any 2 Ngành Cấp 2 of other Ngành Help lead a Community

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Bible Study 1. Overview of Old Testament 2. God & His Creations 3. Adam & Eve 4. Noah 5. Abraham 6. The 12 Tribes of Israel 7. Joseph 8. Moses 9. Exodus

10. David

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1. Overview of the Old Testament 1. How many books are there in the Old Testament? 46 2. When was the Old Testament written? 12th to 2nd Century B.C. 3. What does B.C. stand for? Before Christ 4. Who wrote the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Old Testament? Moses 5. What are some other names for the Old Testament? The Hebrew Bible, The Book of Moses, The Law of Moses, The Tanak, The Book of the Prophets 6. What is a covenant? A solemn promise between God and His people 7. List the five people whom God made a covenant with in the Old Testament.

1. Adam and Eve 2. Noah 3. Abraham

4. Moses 5. David

The Pentateuch1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus

4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy

The Historical Books1. Joshua 2. Judges 3. Ruth 4. 1 Samuel 5. 2 Samuel 6. 1 Kings 7. 2 Kings 8. 1 Chronicles

9. 2 Chronicles 10. Ezra 11. Nehemia 12. Tobit 13. Judith 14. Esther 15. 1 Maccabbees 16. 2 Maccabbees

The Wisdom Books1. Job 2. Psalms 3. Proverbs 4. Ecclesiastes

5. Song of Songs 6. Wisdom 7. Sirach

The Prophetic Books1. Isaiah 2. Jeremiah 3. Lamentations 4. Baruch 5. Ezekiel 6. Daniel 7. Hosea 8. Joel 9. Amos

10. Obadiah 11. Jonah 12. Micah 13. Nahum 14. Habakkuk 15. Zephaniah 16. Haggai 17. Zechariah 18. Malachi

Activity Make a little book that lists all the books of the Old Testament. Nicely decorate your personal book of the Old

Testament. Huynh Trưởng could bring construction paper and markers to help them make the Old Testament.

With the help of a Bible, fill in the missing books of the Old Testament on the right with the list below. Make sure they are in the correct order.

Amos Baruch 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Daniel Esther Exodus Haggai Jeremiah Job Joel Jonah Joshua Judith 1 Kings 2 Kings Micah Nahum Numbers Proverbs Ruth Sirach Song of Songs Tobit Zechariah Zephaniah

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2. God & His Creations Read Genesis 1:1-24 1. Who created the Heavens and the Earth? God 2. How long did it take for God to create the universe? 6 Days 3. What was the condition of the Earth before creation began? “The earth was a formless wasteland, and

darkness covered the abyss.” (Gen 1:1) 4. How did God create the universe? God created just by willing it and by speaking the words (“Let there be…;

Let the…”) 5. How were the three Persons of God present during creation? God the Father was the Creator. God the

Son was the spoken Words. God the Holy Spirit was “the mighty wind” or the “breath of life”. 6. What did God create on each of the days?

Day 1: Day and night Day 2: Sky and sea Day 3: Land and vegetation Day 4: Sun, moon, and stars Day 5: Birds and fishes Day 6: Animals and humans

7. What did God do on the seventh day? Everything He created was good, so He rested 8. Why did God create the universe? God created all things for His own glory and for our good because He

wanted to share His love for us. Activity

Draw what God created on each of the days. Day 1

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3. Adam & Eve Read Genesis 1:26-31,2:15-4:12 1. Whose image was man created in? God’s image. 2. From what did God form Adam? From the clay of the earth 3. What did God breath into Adam’s nostrils to give him life? The breath of life 4. From what did God form Eve? From Adam’s rib 5. What sacrament did God create when God created Eve for Adam? The Sacrament of Marriage. 6. Why did God create man? God made man to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to

be happy with Him forever in the next. 7. What kind of will power did God give man? God gave man freedom, free will to make their own decision. 8. What did God give Adam power to rule over? Over all created things (Birds of the sky, fish of the sea, cattles,

all wild animals, and all creatures that crawl on the ground) 9. After creating Adam and Eve, where did God place them to live in? In the Garden of Eden 10. From what tree did God forbid Adam and Eve to eat? The tree of knowledge of Good and Evil 11. Who tempted Adam and Eve to eat from the forbidden tree? The devil in the form of a serpent. 12. What knowledge did Adam and Eve gain from eating the forbidden fruit? Their eyes were opened and

they realized that they were naked from committing a sin 13. What sin did Adam and Eve commit when they listened to the Devil? The sin of Disobedience to God 14. What were Adam’s punishments? He must now work hard for his food and will eventually die. 15. What were Eve’s punishments? She must bear pain during childbirth and also will eventually die. 16. What were the serpent’s punishments? He was banned from all animals, must eat dirt, and must crawl on belly 17. What were the ultimate punishments of Adam and Eve? Banishment from the Garden of Eden and separation

from God 18. Who keeps guard of the Garden of Eden? Cherubim and the fiery revolving sword 19. What is the transmission or passing on of the sin of Adam and Eve called? The Original Sin 20. Who inherits the Original Sin? All humans born after Adam and Eve except

for Mary, the Mother of God and Jesus. 21. Who were Adam and Eve’s first two children? Cain and Abel 22. What were Cain and Abel’s occupations? Cain is a farmer; Abel is a Shepherd 23. Why did Cain kill Abel? God found favor with Abel’s sacrifice over Cain’s

sacrifice and so Cain killed Abel out of jealousy. 24. What were all of Cain’s sins? Listening to the Devil which led to being

jealousy of Abel, killing Abel, and lying to God about not knowing what happened to Abel after he killed him.

25. What was Cain’s punishment? Banishment from the land he was living in and became a nomad (a restless wanderer). The soil that Cain farmed would no longer give produce.

26. Who did God give Adam and Eve in place of Abel? Seth. Activity: Draw what you think paradise or the Garden of Eden looks like.

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4. Noah Read Genesis 6:5-22, 7:6-12,17-23, 8:6-21, 9:8-17 1. Who was Noah a descendant of? Of Adam through the line of Seth. 2. What does the name “Noah” mean? In Hebrew, it means “he will bring us relief” 3. Why did God want to destroy the world? Because there were tremendous wickedness and evilness committed

by man on earth and God regretted having made man. 4. How did God decide to destroy man? By sending a great flood to destroy them

and to start over again.. 5. Who found favor with God? Noah and his family. 6. Name the three sons of Noah. Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 7. What did God instruct Noah to build and out of what material? God instructed

Noah to build an ark out of gopherwood 8. What was the dimension of the ark? 300 cubits length, 50 cubits width, and 30

cubits height (or 440x73x44 ft, a little larger than a football field and 4 stories high). 9. How many people went into the ark? Who were they? Eight people went into the

ark: Noah and his wife, Noah’s three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth with their three wives.

10. How did God instruct Noah to save the animals? One male and one female of every animal (Gen 7:8-9)

11. How long did it rain? Forty days and forty nights. 12. What is significant about the number 40? 40 represents a period of spiritual

reflection and repentance 13. On what mountains did the ark finally come to rest? Mountains of Ararat 14. What did Noah do to see if the waters had lessened on the earth? Name the animal and the outcome.

Animal Outcome

1. Raven It flew back and forth until the waters dried off from the earth.

2. Dove It couldn’t find a place to perch so it returned to him.

3. Dove The dove was sent out 7 days later and it came back with an olive leaf.

4. Dove Another 7 days, the dove was sent out and it never came back.

15. What was the first thing that Noah did upon leaving the ark? Noah built an altar and worshipped God. 16. What was God’s response to Noah’s sacrifice? God made a covenant with Noah. 17. What was God’s covenant with Noah? 1. God blessed Noah and his sons and told them to “be fertile and

multiply and fill the earth.” 2. God will never destroy the earth by a flood again. 18. What was the sign given by God for this covenant? A rainbow 19. What does the flood symbolize? Baptism, the washing away of all sins. 20. Instead of “filling the earth” meaning to spread out over the earth like God commanded, what did man do?

Man was filled with pride and arrogance and so they built the tower of Babel attempting to reach to heaven to “make a name” for themselves.

21. How did God make the people to spread out over the earth as He wanted? God confused the people by making them babble. By not understand one another, they spread out and formed different nations.

Activity:

Use your imagination to build a scale model of Noah’s Ark. Huynh Trưởng could bring supplies (construction paper, tape, glue, makers, toothpick, sticks, etc.) to have the

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5. Abraham Read Genesis 12:1-3, 14:17-20, 17:1-22, 18:1-15; 21:1-8, 22:1-19 1. Through which sons of Noah was Abraham the descendant of? Of Shem,

the oldest son of Noah. 2. Who was Abram’s father? Terah 3. Where did Abram come from? From Ur 4. Who was Abram’s wife? Sarai. 5. What couldn’t Sarai have? Sarai was barren; she could not have children. 6. What did God call Abram to do? God called Abram to leave his father’s house and go to a land that God will

show him, which was the land of Canaan. 7. How was Abram connected with the Eucharist through Melchizedek? After a victorious rescue of Lot, his

cousin, Abram met Melchizedek, the king of Salem and the priest of God Most High. Melchizedek brought out bread and wine to share with Abram and he also blessed Abram.

8. What did Abram give to Melchizedek after he got blessed and how is that tradition still carried on today? Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he owned. This is called a tithe, which is encouraged of all faithful to give the Church 10% of what they earn.

9. Who was Abram’s first son and by whom? Ishmael is Abram’s first son by Hagar, the Egyptian maidservant of Sarai.

10. Describe the different covenants God made with Abram. 1. God promised that Abram will have descendants as many as the stars in the sky. 2. God will make Abram the father of a host of nations. God changed Abram’s name to Abraham and Sarai’s name to Sarah. God’s covenant with Abraham is an everlasting covenant (meaning it will last forever). By the same time next year, Sarah shall bear a child for Abraham and he will name him Isaac.

11. What was the sign of the covenant between Abraham and God? Circumcision. Abraham and his descendants must be circumcised at eight days old.

12. What does “Abraham” mean? “The father is exalted” 13. What does “Sarah” mean? “Princess” 14. What does “Isaac” mean? “ Laughed” Abraham laughed because God said Abraham would have a baby boy

at the old age of 100. Sarah laughed when she heard that she would bear a child at the old age of 90. 15. Many years after the birth of Isaac, how did God test Abraham’s faith? By telling Abraham to sacrifice to God

his only son, Isaac . 16. How did God rescue Isaac? By providing a ram for Abraham to sacrifice in

place of Isaac after God saw thefaith Abraham had in God by his willingness to offer his only son as a sacrifice.

17. Where did Abraham finally settle in? In Beer-sheba 18. Who did Abraham choose to be the wife of his son, Isaac? Rebekah, the

granddaughter of Abraham’s brother, Nahor. Points to ponder: Abraham left everything behind to follow God’s will. He was willing to sacrifice everything for God. Fill in the box below with things you are willing to sacrifice to follow God.

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6. The 12 Tribes of Israel

1. Who were Jacob’s parents and grandparents? Parents were

Isaac and Rebekah and grandparents were Abraham and Sarah. 2. Why was Jacob also called Israel? Jacob’s name was changed

to Israel by an angel of God after he wrestled with the angel of God at Peniel.

3. Who made up the 12 tribes of Israel? The 12 sons of Jacob (Israel) made up the 12 tribes.

4. Name the 12 tribes of Israel? They were Reuben, Simeon, Judah, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, Gad, Asher, Dan, Naphtali, Joseph, & Benjamin.

5. How were the lands divided among the 12 tribes of Israel after they conquered the Promised Land? Each tribe received a territory of the promised land with two exceptions. The tribe of Levi did not receive any land and the two sons of Joseph each received their own territory.

6. Why did the two sons of Joseph each receive their own territory? Because Jacob adopted Joseph’s two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, making Joseph the father of two tribes of Israel.

7. Why was land (territory) not given to the tribe of Levi? Because Moses set apart the entire tribe of Levi as priests to serve the Lord. As priests, they lived throughout the Promised Land.

8. After the reign of Solomon, the kingdom was divided in two, what were the names of those kingdoms and which tribes belong to them? 1. Kingdom of Judah (Southern Kingdom) included Judah and Benjamin. 2. Kingdom of Israel (Northern Kingdom) included the other ten tribes.

9. Which tribe later inhabited Jerusalem? Judah. 10. Label the territory of each tribe on the map on the right.

Abraham Hagar

Rebekah

Sarah

Ishmael Isaac

Jacob (Israel)* Esau

Leah Zilpah (Leah’s maidservant)

Bilhah (Rachel’s maidservant)

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Reuben (1) Simeon (2) Levi (3) † Judah (4)

Issachar (9) Zebulun (10) Dinah (only daughter)

Dan (5) Naphtali (6)

Ephraim ‡ Manasseh ‡

Joseph (11) Benjamin (12)

The Twelve Tribes of Israel * Jacob’s name was changed to Israel after he wrestled with the angel of God at Peniel. † Moses set apart the entire tribe of Levi as priests to serve the Lord. The tribe of Levi did not get land allotted to them after the conquest of Canaan. ‡ Jacob adopted the two sons of Joseph, making Joseph the father of two of Israel’s tribe. 1-12: The number next to the 12 sons of Jacob indicates the birth order. The Catholic Bible Personal Study Edition 1995

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7. Joseph Read Genesis 37:1-36, 39:1-23, 41:1-45:28 1. Who were Joseph’s parents? Joseph was the first son of Jacob and Rachel,

Jacob’s favored wife, but was Jacob’s 11th son from all of his four wives. 2. Why did Joseph’s brothers not like him? Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son. 3. What sin did Joseph’s brothers commit against him? Because of their jealousy, the brothers sold Joseph to

Egypt. Then they soaked his tunic in goat’s blood, gave it to their father, Jacob, and lied that Joseph was killed by a wild beast.

4. What special ability did God give Joseph? The ability to interpret dream. 5. What important dream did Joseph interpret for Pharaoh? Pharaoh’s dream of the seven skinny cows eating up

seven fat cows, which meant that there would be seven years of abundance (good harvest) followed by seven years of famine all over the land.

6. How did Pharaoh award Joseph for his interpretation? Pharaoh placed Joseph in charge of all the land of Egypt with only Pharaoh outranking Joseph. Joseph took care of storing food during the years of abundance for the years of famine.

7. Who were the children of Joseph and what are the meanings of their names? The oldest son is Manasseh, meaning “God has made me forget entirely the sufferings I endured at the hands of my familỵ The younger son is Ephraim, meaning “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction”.

8. What brought Joseph’s brothers to Egypt? The famine affected all the lands in that region and Joseph’sfamily was also affected. They, like people from other countries, went to Egypt to find food for they heard only Egypt had food available for sale.

9. Who was Joseph’s only full brother (from Jacob and Rachel)? Benjamin 10. How many brothers went to Egypt on the first journey? Ten brothers; Benjamin, the

youngest, stayed home with Jacob. 11. How did Joseph get his brothers to bring Benjamin to Egypt? Joseph pretended to accuse the ten brothers of

being spies and placed them under arrest. For the brothers to prove their innocence, they must bring Benjamin to Egypt. Simeon was left in custody and the remaining nine brothers returned to Canaan with the provisions given by Joseph in addition to money secretly replaced in their sacks by Joseph.

12. Why did the brothers not recognize Joseph? Because Joseph spoke through an interpreter and he dressed and acted like an Egyptian. Pharaoh also gave Joseph an Egyptian name of Zaphenath-paneah.

13. What was Joseph’s final test for the brothers to see if they’ve regretted their past sin against him? Joseph placed a silver goblet in Benjamin’s bag unbeknownst to him. Joseph then told the brothers that for stealing the silver goblet, Benjamin must stay in Egypt to be Joseph’s slave.

14. How did the brothers react to the news that Benjamin must stay back as a slave in Egypt? The brothers were very upset. Judah offered to take the place of Benjamin because Judah told Joseph that Jacob, their father would die of grief if anything happened to Benjamin because Jacob had already lost Joseph.

15. What was Joseph’s reaction to the brothers’ sincerity towards Benjamin? Joseph cried and revealed himself to his brothers.

16. To whom did Joseph attribute Joseph being sold to Egypt to? Joseph said it was the work of God. God had send Joseph to prepare for the famine and to save his family.

17. What did Joseph tell his brothers to do after he revealed his identity? Joseph told his brother to bring his father and their families to reside in Egypt.

18. What was the name of the land that Pharaoh gave Joseph and his family? The region of Goshen. 19. What did Jacob do before his death? Jacob adopted Joseph’s two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 20. To whom did Jacob give the blessing to? To Ephraim, even though he was the younger brother. Write in the box all the kind things you can do for your brothers and/or sisters.

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8. Moses Read Exodus 2-3:22, 7:8-12 1. What was Pharaoh’s command during the time of Moses’ birth? He commanded

that all male newborn of the Israelite must be killed. 2. Why did Pharaoh command that killing? Because this is many years after the

death of Joseph and the Israelites were very wealthy and very populated in Egypt. The Egyptians were afraid that the Israelites might one day be more powerful than them in their own land.

3. From which tribe of Israel did Moses come from? The tribe of Levi 4. How was Moses saved from being killed? His mother placed him in a basket to float down the river to where

Pharaoh’s daughter was bathing. Upon seeing the beautiful baby boy, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted Moses and unknowingly hired Moses’ mother to be his nurse.

5. As a young man, why did Moses have to fearfully flee from Egypt? Because Moses saw an Egyptian guard striking a Hebrew under forced labor and Moses killed the guard.

6. Where did Moses run away to? To Midian 7. How did God first appear to Moses and what was Moses doing? Moses was

tending the flock when God appeared to Moses in a burning bush on the mountain of Horeb.

8. What did God ask Moses to do and why? God asked Moses to go to Pharaoh and lead God’s people, the Israelites, out of Egypt to “a land flowing with milk and honey” because God heard his people was afflicted in Egypt.

9. When Moses asked who God is, what did God respond? “I AM who AM”, YHWH (in Hebrew), or Yahweh. 10. What messages to Pharaoh did Moses deliver? 1. Israel is God’s first born son. 2. Israel is called to act as a

priest for all other nations. 11. What did God do when Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go? God sent 10 plagues onto Egypt. 12. Label the 10 plagues of Egypt.

Ten Plagues of Egypt

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Blood

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Death of the first-born

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13. On what day did the angel of God passes over the houses of Israelites, marked with blood of the

lamb, to kill the all first born of the Egyptians? Passover 14. What is significant of the blood of the Lamb? It symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ

through which we are saved and gain eternal life because Christ is known as the Lamb of God.

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9. The Exodus Read Exodus 14:10-31. 16:1-15, 17:1-7, 19:1-25, 20:1-17, 32:1-29 1. When did Pharaoh decide to let the Israelites go? After the 10th plague. 2. Why did Pharaoh send his army after the Israelites after he let them go? Pharaoh

changed his mind because he realized that with the leaving of the Israelites, there wouldn’t be any more cheap labor.

3. At the crossing of what sea did Moses perform the miracle of parting the waters? The Sea of Reeds (“Red Sea” is the English mis-translation).

4. What does “exodus” mean? A Greek word meaning “going out” 5. When the Israelites were hungry and thirsty in the wilderness, what did God give them?

God rained down bread from heaven called manna and gave them quails as food. God gave them water from a dry rock in the desert by having Moses use his staff to strike the rock

6. What are the manna and water from the rock types of or what do they symbolize? The Eucharist. The bread from heaven is a type of the Body of Christ. The water from the rock is a type of Christ as the rock giving us living water to drink.

7. What covenant did God make at Mount Sinai? If the Israelites obey God’s commandment and keep His covenant, then the Israelites shall be God’s People.

8. What rules and instructions did God give on Mount Sinai? The 10 Commandments, instructions for building the Tabernacle, ways to worship, religious laws, social laws and rewards, etc.

9. What was the tabernacle? It was a tent that acted as a portable temple for God to dwell among the people. 10. What was significant about the tabernacle? The tabernacle was a reflection of the temple of heaven. 11. How long was Moses up in the mountain with God? For 40 days and 40 nights. 12. What did the Israelites do during the absence of Moses? They had Aaron build them a golden calf to worship,

a god they knew in Egypt. 13. What is not worshipping the True God, but worshipping false gods called? Idolatry. 14. What did Moses do when he saw the Israelites worshipping the golden calf? Moses was so furious that he

threw the two stone tablets containing the 10 commandments on the ground and smashed it in pieces. Moses also took the calf and burned it to powder, scattered it upon the water, and made the people drink it. Moses also had 3,000 idolaters slaughtered.

15. Why did Moses make the tribe of Levi a tribe of priesthood? When Moses saw the people worshipping the golden calf, Moses asked the people, “Who is on the Lord’s side? Come to me” and the sons of Levi came over to Moses’ side.

16. How did God travel with the people in the wilderness? As a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. 17. What is the book that follows the book of Exodus in the Old Testament called and why?

Leviticus, meaning “having to do with the Levites.” Leviticus is like an instruction book to teach the Israelites how to be a holy people and since the tribe of Levi was a tribe of priesthood, it was named Leviticus.

18. Why did it take the Israelites 40 years to journey from Egypt to the Promised Land when it should’ve only taken them to journey only 11 days? Because the Israelites failed to trust that God would keep his promise of giving them the land of Canaan and so God punished the Israelites by making them wander in the wilderness for 40 years.

19. What else was part of the punishment for the Israelites’ lack of faith in God? All the people, except for Caleb and Joshua, would not live to enter the Promised Land. That is why they had to wander in the desert for 40 years for that generation to die and for the new generation to form.

20. Why were Caleb and Joshua exempted from the punishment? Because only they had faith in God. 21. Except for Joshua and Caleb, who was still alive before the crossing of the river Jordan into the Promised

Land? Moses, but he shared the same fate as the older generation. Moses died before they entered the PL. 22. What is the name of the book of a new set of laws written by Moses before his death for the next generation of

Israelites called? The Book of Deuteronomy, meaning “Second Law”. 23. Who finally led the Israelites into the Promised Land? Joshua, Moses’ successor as leader of Israel.

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10. David Read 1Samuel 16:1-13, 17:32-51, 18:6-9, 2Sam 6:1-19, 7:1-17, 11:1-26, 12:1-25 1. What city was David from? What does it mean? Bethlehem, which means “House of Bread” 2. Who was David’s father? Jesse 3. Which house of Israel was David from? The House of Ephraim 4. Who did God send to anoint David? The Prophet Samuel 5. Who was the first king of Israel before David? Saul 6. Why did the first king’s son not succeed him to the thrown, instead the kingship was given to David?

Because King Saul disobeyed God and thus fell out of favor with God. 7. What reprimand did Samuel say to Saul? “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice” (1Sm:15:22) 8. Describe the stature of David and on what instrument was David skillful in.. David was the youngest son of

Jesse, the youngest of eight brothers. David was a handsome, young shepherd and skillful in playing the harp. 9. Why did God choose David out of all the sons of Jesse? Because David was a man after God’s own heart. 10. To whom did David play his harp? Why? David played his harp for King Saul because the sound of the harp

helped drove away the evil spirit that was tormenting Saul. 11. How did David win the battle against the giant Philistine, Goliath? With a

smooth stone and his sling, David strucked Goliath on the forehead. Goliath fell down and David used Goliath’s own sword and cut off his head.

12. Who became David’s best friend? Jonathan, the son of King Saul 13. Why was Saul jealous of David? David was successful with every battle

and the people started to love and praise David more. Saul was also afraid of losing his crown to David.

14. When David became king, what was David’s accomplishment for God? David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.

15. What was the capital city of David’s kingdom, which was also known as the City of David? Jerusalem. 16. What was the ultimate covenant God made with David? ”Your throne shall be established for ever.” Which

means that the dynasty of David would never end. 17. What was the name of the time period that David was king of the Israelites? It was known as the beginning of

the Golden Age for the Israelites because there was much peace and prosperity and the 12 tribes were united. 18. What was the sin of David? For sending Uriah to the frontline to be killed because David wanted to marry

Uriah’s wife, Bathseba. 19. What did David do when he realized his great sin? David repented and asked for God’s forgiveness. 20. Who inherited David’s kingdom? Solomon 21. Who were the parents of Solomon? David and Bathseba. 22. Part of what book in the Old Testament was attributed to David? Psalms 23. What characteristic was well known about King Solomon? Solomon was well known for his wisdom. 24. What was significant about the kingdom of Israel during the reign of the first three kings? The kingdom of

Israel was united and prospered. Activity:

Make a scale model of the Ark of the Covenant or the Temple of Jerusalem. Huynh Trưởng should bring some construction materials.

The Ark of the Covenant was composed of two main parts: the Mercy Seat with its two cherubim (Angels) at each end of the Ark, and the Ark (chest or box) itself, upon which sat the Mercy Seat.

The dimensions of the Ark of the Covenant were 1 1/2 cubits in width and height and 2 1/2 cubits in length (Ex. 25:10-11). [Note: A cubit is approximately 1 1/2 feet.] So the Ark of the covenant was 2 1/4 feet in height and width and 3 3/4 feet in length. There was a crown around its top and four rings at each end of the Ark. Staves were put through the rings to carry it (Ex. 25:13-15). No one was allowed to touch the Ark of the Covenant, for the penalty was death.

The Mercy Seat was constructed of pure gold (Ex. 25:17, 17-21). This Mercy Seat with its two cherubim at each end sat atop the Ark. The two cherubim were made of solid gold and they faced each other with their wings overshadowing the Mercy Seat (Ex. 25:18-20). The cherubim’s attention was focused on the cloud that dwelled in their midst.

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1. Jesus: The Incarnation 1. Did God abandon man after Adam fell into sin? God did not abandon man after

Adam fell into sin, but promised to send into the world a Savior to free man from his sins and to reopen to him the gates of heaven.

2. Who is the Savior of all men? The Savior of all men is Jesus Christ. 3. What is the chief teaching of the Catholic Church about Jesus Christ? The chief

teaching of the Catholic Church about Jesus Christ is that He is God made man. 4. Why is Jesus Christ God? Jesus Christ is God because He is the only Son of God,

having the same divine nature as His Father. 5. Why is Jesus Christ man? Jesus Christ is man because He is the Son of the Blessed

Virgin Mary and has a body and soul like ours. 6. Is Jesus Christ more than one Person? No, Jesus Christ is only one Person; and that Person is the second

Person of the Blessed Trinity. 7. How many natures does Jesus Christ have? Jesus Christ has two natures: the nature of God and the nature

of man. 8. Was the Son of God always man? The son of God was not always man, but

became man at the time of the Incarnation. 9. What is meant by the Incarnation? By the Incarnation is meant that the Son of

God, retaining His divine nature, took to Himself a human nature, that is, a body and soul like ours.

10. How was the Son of God made man? The Son of God was conceived and made man by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

11. When was the Son of God conceived and made man? The Son of God was conceived and made man on Annunciation Day, the day on which the Angel Gabriel announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she was to be the Mother of God.

12. Is Saint Joseph the father of Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ had no human father, but Saint Joseph was the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the guardian, or foster father, of Christ.

13. When was Christ born? Christ was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Christmas Day, in Bethlehem, more than two thousand years ago.

Baltimore Catechism Draw your family and write down how your family can be like the Holy Family

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2. Eucharist: The Real Presence 1. What is the Holy Eucharist? It is a sacrament, a sacrifice, and a memorial. In the

Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received. I am the living bread that has come down from heaven. If anyone eat of this bread he shall live forever. (John 6:51-52)

2. When did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist? At the Last Supper, the night before He died.

3. How did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist? He took bread, blessed and broke it, and giving it to His apostles, said: "Take and eat; this is My body"; then He took a cup of wine, blessed it, and giving it to them, said: "All of you drink of this; for this is My blood of the new covenant which is being shed for many unto the forgiveness of sins"; finally, He gave His apostles the commission: "Do this in remembrance of Me." (Luke 22:19-20)

4. Who were present when Our Lord instituted the Holy Eucharist? The apostles were present. Now when the evening arrived, he came with the Twelve. (Mark 14:17)

5. What happened when Our Lord said: "This is My body . . . this is My blood"? The entire substance of the bread changes into His body; and the entire substance of the wine changes into His blood.

6. What remains of the substance of the bread and wine had been changed into Our Lord's body and blood? Only the appearances of bread and wine remains.

7. What do we mean by the appearances of bread and wine? Their color, taste, weight, shape, and whatever else appears to the senses the same before and after the change.

8. What is the change of the entire substance of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ called? Transubstantiation.

9. After consecrations, how much of Jesus Christ is contained in the bread and the wine? Jesus Christ is whole and entire in each and every particle of the bread and in each and every drop of the wine.

10. How was Our Lord able to change bread and wine into His body and blood? By His almighty power. All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (Matthew 28:18)

11. Does this change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ continue to be made in the Church? Yes, it continues to be made in the Church by Jesus Christ, through the ministry of His priests.

12. When did Christ give His priests the power to change bread and wine into His body and blood? When He made the apostles priests at the Last Supper by saying to them: "Do this in remembrance of Me."

13. How do priests exercise their power to change bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ? By repeating at the Consecration of the Mass the words of Christ: "This is My Body ... this is My blood."

14. Why does Christ give us His own body and blood in the Holy Eucharist? 1) to be offered as a sacrifice commemorating and renewing for all time the sacrifice of the cross; 2) to be received by the faithful in Holy Communion; 3) to remain forever on our altars as the proof of His love for us, and to be worshiped by us.

The Baltimore Catechism Activity:

Next time you attend mass, pay attention to what the priest says during the consecration of the Holy Eucharist. Write down what the priests says in the box below.

…the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do

this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

Paul: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

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3. The Ten Commandments Read Exodus 20:1-17 1. What is another name for the Ten Commandments? The Decalogue. Deca-

means ten. –Logue means words. 2. To whom did God give the 10 Commandments to? God gave the 10

commandments directly to Moses for the whole nation of Israel and eventually to the whole human race.

3. On what mountain was the 10 commandments given? The mountain of God, Mount Sinai.

4. What is significant about this mountain and the mountain where God first appeared to Moses in the burning bush? It is the very same mountain.

5. On what did God write the 10 commandments? On two stone tablets.

6. Where are these stone tablets contained in? In the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark is an ornate box that acts as God’s throne on earth, a shadow of God’s throne in heaven.

7. Where is the Ark of the Covenant now? It was hidden by the prophet Jeremiah from the Babylon invasion and as story said the Ark would not be found until all the people of Israel were brought back together.

8. Name the 10 commandments?

9. How are we to understand the first commandment? We can

only worship God and God alone. 10. How do we worship God? We worship God by acts of faith,

hope, and charity, and by adoring Him and praying to Him. 11. What is the Lord’s Day? The Lord’s Day is Sunday

because Christ rose from the dead on Sunday. 12. These commandments sum up into two greatest

commandments. What are they? 1. You shall love the Lord, your God, with your whole heart, your whole soul, your whole mind, and your whole strength..2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

13. What must we do to love God, our neighbor, and ourselves? To love God, our neighbor, and ourselves we must keep the commandments of God and of the Church, and perform the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.

Note: Some might have more than one answers.

Identify the sins against the commandments 6 Having sinful curiosity. 1 Believing in superstition: palm reading, fortune

telling, calling on spirits (playing the Ouiji board)... 2 Calling on God to bear witness to a lie. 2 Not treating God’s name with reverence: calling

out God’s name in surprise or in anger, cursing, etc. 10 Envying other’s successes. 8 Breaking a promise to keep a secret. 1 Thinking that I can gain eternal life on my own

without God’s help. 7 Stealing and cheating. 4 Disobeying, disrespecting, and being unkind to our

parents, our grandparents, and our superiors. 5 Committing murder. 8 Without sufficient reason, we start believing

something bad about another’s character. 5 Committing suicide 1 Taking part in non-Catholic worship 2 Mistreating sacred persons, places, or things:

stepping on holy crosses, defacing furnishing in church, etc.

10 Wanting what other people have. 8 Without good reason, we tell other people of

another’s hidden faults. 5 Getting drunk, overeating, trying to vomit to lose

weight, etc. 7 Damaging other’s property. 8 Lying to injure the good name of another. 1 Falling into despair and not trusting God to help

save my soul. 3 Skipping Sunday Mass for no good reason:

watching football, because of laziness, etc. 5 Setting bad examples 6 Not being pure and modest in our thoughts, our

behavior, and our words. 6 Dressing immodestly with bad intentions. 5 Getting into fight, driving recklessly, and taking

revenge. 6 Reading bad books and watching bad movies. 1 Not caring to participate during Sunday mass while

engaging in distractions: daydreaming, talking, eating, etc during mass.

7 Keeping things that belong to others without their permission.

9 Having unclean thoughts and desire. 7 Accepting bribes. 1 Hating God. 5 Not taking proper care of our own spiritual and

bodily well being and that of our neighbor. 8 Talking bad about other people

1. I am the Lord, your God, you shall have no other gods before Me.

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.

3. Remember the Lord’s day to keep it holy. 4. Honor your father and your mother. 5. You shall not kill. 6. You shall not commit adultery. 7. You shall not steal. 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.

10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.

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1. Sacred Vestments 1. What are sacred vestments? Sacred vestments are clothing worn by members of the clergy while performing

ceremonies of services of the Church. 2. Who gets to wear the sacred vestments? Members of the clergy: Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. 3. Give 6 examples when sacred vestments are worn.

1. Celebration of the Mass 2. Administration of the Sacraments 3. Processions

4. Adorations 5. Blessings 6. Public services of prayer

4. What are the basic sacred vestments? Alb, Cincture, Stole, Chasuble, Surplice, Humeral Veil, Dalmatic,

Cope, Mitre 5. What is the reason for liturgical colors? Liturgical colors are colors permitted by the Church to be used in

the sacred vestments for different liturgical season and celebration. Each color has different meanings and symbolisms.

6. List the four main liturgical colors, give it’s meaning, and when it is used.

Identify the different vestments below.

(Albs, Chasubles, Cincture, Cope, Dalmatic, Humeral Veil, Mitre, Stole, Surplice)

Albs Áo Trắng Dài, Áo Anba

Cincture Dây Lưng

Stole Dây Stôla

Chasubles Áo Lễ

Surplice Áo Các Phép

Humeral Veil Khăn Choàng

Mitre Mũ Giám Mục

Cope Áo Khoác

Dalmatic Áo Phó Tế

Color Meaning Mass Celebration

White Purity, Innocence, Glory Sundays; Feasts of our Lord (Easter, Christmas) Feasts of our Blessed Mother (Assumption, Annunciation) Feasts of all Saints (not martyrs)

Red Holy Spirit, Sacrifice Pentecost Feasts of Martyred Saints

Green Growth, Hope Ordinary Time

Purple Sorrow, Penance Advent Lent

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2. Sacramentals 1. What are Sacramentals? Sacramentals are sacred signs instituted by the Church to

excite good thoughts and to increase our devotion. 2. What do Sacramentals help us to prepare for? For the Sacraments. Sacramentals

also make us aware of and help us respond to God’s loving presence in our lives. 3. What are the different types of Sacramentals? Blessings, prayers, and certain holy

objects. 4. Of the different types of Sacramentals, what is the most important? Blessings 5. What are some examples of sacramental blessings? Blessings of people, meals,

objects (home, boat, animals, etc.) 6. What do blessings remind us to do? Every blessing reminds us to praise God for his

gifts and for us to use the gifts wisely and in the spirit of a good Christian. 7. How do the Sacramentals excite good thoughs? By recalling to our minds some

special reason for doing good and avoiding evil; especially by reminding us of some holy person, event, or thing through which blessings have come to us.

8. How do Sacramentals increase devotion? By fixing our minds on particular virtues and by helping us to understand and to desire them.

9. Why does the Church use Sacramentals? The Church uses Sacramentals to teach the faithful of every class the truths of religion, which they may learn as well by their sight as by their hearing; for God wishes us to learn His laws by every possible means, by every power of soul and body.

10. What is the chief Sacramental used in the Church? It is the sign of the cross. 11. How do we make the sign of the cross? By putting the right hand to the forehead, then on the breast, and then

to the left and right shoulders, saying, “In the name of the Father (forehead), and of the Son (breast) and of the Holy (left shoulder) Spirit (right shoulder), Amen.”

12. Why do we make the sign of the cross? To show that we are Christians and to profess our belief in the chief mysteries of our religion.

13. How is the sign of the cross a profession of faith in the chief mysteries of our religion? Because it expresses the mysteries of the Unity and Trinity of God and of the Incarnation and death of our Lord.

14. How does the sign of the cross express the mystery of the Unity and Trinity of God? The words, “In the name,” express the Unity of God; the words that follow, “of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” express the mystery of the Trinity.

15. How does the sign of the cross express the mystery of the Incarnation and death of our Lord? The sign of the cross expresses the mystery of the Incarnation by reminding us that the Son of God, having become man, suffered death on the cross.

16. What sacramental is frequently used for blessings? Holy water. 17. What is holy water? Holy water is water blessed by the priest with solemn prayer to beg

God's blessing on 18. Are there other Sacramentals besides the sign of the cross and holy water? Beside the sign

of the cross and holy water there are many other Sacramentals, such as blessed candles, ashes, palms, crucifixes, images of the Blessed Virgin and of the saints, rosaries, and scapulars.

19. What is the difference between a cross and a crucifix? A cross has no figure on it and a crucifix has a figure of Our Lord. The word crucifix means fixed or nailed to the cross.

20. What do the letters I. N. R. I. over the crucifix mean? The letters I. N. R. I. over the crucifix are the first letters of four Latin words that mean Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. Our Lord did say He was king of the Jews, but He also said that He was not their temporal or earthly king, but their spiritual and heavenly king.

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3. The Rosary 1. What is the Rosary? It is a form of prayer in which we say a certain number of Our Fathers

and Hail Mary's, meditating or thinking for a short time on some particular event in the life of Our Lord. The string of beads on which these prayers are said is called a Rosary. The ordinary beads are of five decades.

2. What are the events in the life of Our Lord called? Mysteries of the Rosary. 3. Who taught the use of the Rosary in its present form? St. Dominic taught the use of the

Rosary in its present form. By it he instructed his hearers in the chief truths of our holy religion and converted many to the true faith.

4. How do we say the Rosary, or beads? We bless ourselves with the cross, then say the Apostles' Creed and the Our Father on the first large bead, then the Hail Mary on each of the three small beads, and then Glory be to the Father, etc. Then we mention the first mystery and say an Our Father on the large bead and a Hail Mary on each small bead of the ten that follow. At the end of every decade, we say a Glory be to the Father; etc. Then we mention the next mystery and do as before, until the end.

5. How many mysteries of the Rosary are there? There are twenty mysteries of the Rosary arranged in the order in which these events occurred in the life of Our Lord, and divided into five joyful, five sorrowful, five glorious and five luminous mysteries.

6. To whom did Mary, the Queen of the Holy Rosary, reveal the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary? To the three children of Fatima: Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco.

7. What are some of the benefits of praying the Rosary? 1) The person praying gets enriched by the fruits. 2) Obtain peace for the world. 3) Conversion of sinners and of Russia.

8. Who introduced the Luminous Mysteries? Pope John Paul II. 9. Why was the Luminous Mysteries introduced? So that we can contemplate on the important parts of Christ’s

Public Life in addition to the contemplation on His Childhood, Sufferings, and Risen Life offered by the traditional Mysteries.

Complete the chart below. Division Mysteries Days Recited & Exceptions

Joyful

1. The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary. 2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. 3. The Birth of Jesus. 4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. 5. Finding Jesus in the Temple.

Mondays and Saturdays (except during Lent), and Sundays from Advent to Lent.

Sorrowful

1. Agony of Jesus in the Garden. 2. Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar. 3. Jesus is Crowned With Thorns. 4. Jesus Carries His Cross. 5. The Crucifixion of Jesus.

Tuesdays and Fridays, and every day from Ash Wednesday until Easter.

Glorious

1. The Resurrection of Jesus. 2. The Ascension of Jesus. 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. 4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven. 5. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

Wednesdays (except during Lent), and Sundays from Easter to Advent.

Luminous

1. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. 2. The Manifestation of Jesus at The Wedding at Cana. 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. 4. The Transfiguration of Jesus. 5. The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist.

Thursdays (except during Lent)

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1. 4 Khẩu Hiệu 1. What are the four Mottos (khẩu hiệu) of Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể?

1. Cầu Nguyện (Prayer) 2. Rước Lễ (Communion)

3. Hy Sinh (Sacrifice) 4. Làm Tông Đồ (Apostleship)

2. Who are perfect examples of upholding all four Mottos? The Saints 3. When we salute, what do the fingers represent? The four fingers represent the four mottos, the thumb

represent that we try our hardest to uphold those Mottos 4. What is the proper way to salute? At attention (thế nghiêm), right hand at shoulder length, four fingers

pointing up, thumb in palm of hand 5. When do we salute? To a higher authority (Cha Tuyên Úy, Trợ Úy, Trợ Tá, Huynh Trưởng, etc.), To the flag

Activity: Draw what you think each of the mottos represents in the following boxes. Cầu Nguyện Hy Sinh

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Fill in the blanks. 1. Thiếu Nhi mỗi sáng dâng ngày , Điểm tô đời sống hương bay nguyện cầu . 2. Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể nhiệm mầu, Tôn sùng rước lễ nhà chầu viếng thăm. 3. Thiếu Nhi Thánh Giá Chúa nằm, Nhìn lên phấn khởi chuyên cần hy sinh . 4. Thiếu Nhi nhờ Mẹ đinh ninh, Quyết làm gương sáng xứng danh tông đồ . 5. Thiếu Nhi mọi việc nhỏ to, Tinh thần vâng phục chuyên lo đậm đà. 6. Thiếu Nhi đầm thắm nết na , Nói năng hành động nõn nà trắng trong . 7. Thiếu Nhi bác ái một lòng, Tim luôn quảng đại mới mong giúp người . 8. Thiếu Nhi ngay thẳng trọn đời, Nói làm đúng mực người người tin yêu . 9. Thiếu Nhi dù khó trăm chiều , Chu toàn bổn phận mọi điều chăm chuyên. 10. Thiếu Nhi thực hiện hoa thiêng , Chép ghi mỗi tối cộng biên mỗi tuần.

Underline the English phrase that best matches the Vietnamese translation. 1. Morning day to offer anew, Of daily prayer in incense hue. 2. At duty to honor, venerate, In Communion , Adoration awaits. 3. On the laden cross does He entice, To encourage the need of sacrifice . 4. For reliance on Mother we seek no fame, But of worthy Discipleship in honored name. 5. Every act big or small, Submit obedience , hard work, no stall. 6. Warm and sweet in moral ways , Of word and deed like sunshine rays. 7. Charity love dwell in our hearts, Go distance to search in aid , restart. 8. A straight path complete to end, Earn trust and love one can depend. 9. If facing hard times along the trail, Give all your best nothing will fail. 10. Spiritual fruits we can obtain, Keep noting each rhyme all may pertain.

Recite all 10 Điều Luật to your Ngành Trưởng. Ngành Trưởng can let 2-3 kids recite at a time to you or to another Huynh Trưởng helping you out.

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3. Ấu Nhi Ca

Matching: 1. Đoàn em 2. Mầm mạ non xanh tươi 3. NGOAN ngoãn 4. Ấu Nhi 5. Nguyện bền chí 6. Theo gương Chúa Giêsu 7. Tuổi thơ 8. Dưới bóng cờ 9. Mang Chúa

a. Seedling 4 b. Bring God 9 c. Childhood 7 d. Under the shadows 8 e. Follow the steps of Jesus 6 f. Obedience 3 g. Green young saplings 2 h. Strong-minded 5 i. Our group 1

Sing Ấu Nhi Ca to your Ngành Trưởng. Ngành Trưởng can let 2-3 kids at a time sing to you or to another Huynh Trưởng helping you out.

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4. Thiếu Nhi Tân Hành Ca

Matching: 1. Giai đoạn mới 2. Giáo Hội 3. Quê Hương 4. Trang bị 5. Dũng mạnh 6. Tinh thần mới 7. Hăng hái 8. Thế hệ 9. Nguồn sống 10. Chan hòa 11. Lý tưởng 12. Quyết tâm 13. Thánh hóa môi trường 14. Khả năng phi thường 15. Bầu khí

a. Generation 8 b. Role model 11 c. Whole heartedly 12 d. New era 1 e. New spirit 6 f. Livelihood 9 g. The Church 2 h. Environment 15 i. Motherland 3 j. Prepare 4 k. Bless our surroundings 13 l. Extraordinary capabilities 14 m. Enthusiastic 7 n. Harmonious 10 o. Courageous 5

Sing Thiếu Nhi Tân Hành Ca to your Ngành Trưởng. Ngành Trưởng can let 2-3 kids at a time sing to you or to another Huynh Trưởng helping you out.

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5. Đồng Phục Label the following articles of clothing. Áo Thiếu Nhi Băng Hiệu Thiếu Nhi Cấp Hiệu Cầu Vai Giày Bata Huy Hiệu Đoàn Huy Hiệu Miền Khăn Quàng Phù Hiệu Thiếu Nhi Quần Tây

1. What is the official color of

Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể uniform pants? Navy Blue

2. What is the official color of Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể uniform shirt? White

3. What shoes are allowed to be worn as an official Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể uniform? Closed toe, soft soled shoes

4. When should official Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể uniforms be worn? Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể flag ceremonies,processions, TNTT gatherings, TNTT mass celebrations

5. Demonstrate how to correctly tie a kneckerchief.

Identify each of the following Neckerchief.

Ấu Nhi

Thiếu Nhi

Nghĩa Sĩ

Hiệp Sĩ

Huynh Trưởng

Huấn Luyện Viên

Trợ Tá

Trợ Uý

Tuyên Uý

Cầu Vai

Huy Hiệu Miền Huy Hiệu Đoàn

Khăn Quàng

Quần Tây

Giày Bata

Cấp Hiệu Băng Hiệu Thiếu Nhi

Phù Hiệu Thiếu NhiÁo Thiếu Nhi

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6. Bó Hoa Thiêng 1. Which Điều Luật Thiếu Nhi requires you to complete a Bó Hoa Thiêng (Spiritual Bouquet)? 10 2. How often should you tally up your Bó Hoa Thiêng? Once a week 3. When should you turn in your Bó Hoa Thiêng to your Huynh Trưởng? Once a month before Chào Cờ 4. What are the four basic categories in a Bó Hoa Thiêng? Cầu Nguyện, Rước Lễ, Hy Sinh, Làm Việc Tông Đồ

và Bác Ái 5. Besides turning in your Bó Hoa Thiêng, what should you strive to do every month with your Bó Hoa Thiêng?

Improve on the overall totals by at least 1 or 2 points 6. Identify the category that best describes each of the works below with:

C for Cầu Nguyện R for Rước Lễ H for Hy Sinh T for Làm Tông Đồ.

C Night Prayer C Going to Confession C Praying the Rosary R Receiving the Eucharist T Visit Nursing Homes T Donating to a Charity H Cleaning up Your Room C Praying before Meals

C Celebrating Mass C Reading the Bible H Helping Others with Homework H Doing Chores T Passing Food C Praying with the Family C Eucharistic Adoration C Praying for a Deceased

Công việc Tasks

Chủ Nhật Sunday

Thứ Hai Monday

Thứ Ba Tuesday

Thứ Tư Wednesday

Thứ Năm Thursday

Thứ Sáu Friday

Thứ Bảy Saturday

Cầu Nguyện † Prayer Dâng Ngày – Morning Prayer Dâng Đêm – Night Prayer Chầu Thánh Thể – Eucharistic Adoration Thánh Lễ – Mass Lần Hạt Mân Côi – Rosary Suy Niệm Thánh Kinh – Bible Reflection Cách Khác – Other

Rước Lễ † Receive Communion Cụ Thể – Physically Thiêng Liêng – Spiritually

Hy Sinh † Sacrifice Vâng Lời – Listen / Obey Công Tác/ Bổn Phận – Chores Giúp Đỡ Kẻ Khác – Helping Others Ăn Chay/Kiêng Thịt – Fasting/Abstinence Cách Khác – Other

Làm Việc Tông Đồ & Bác Ái Apostolic & Charity Activities Giúp Lễ – Altar services Đọc Sách Thánh – Scripture Reading Ca Đoàn – Choir Viếng Nhà Dưỡng Lão – Visit Nursing Homes Phân Phát Thức Ăn – Food Service Ủng Hộ – Donation Cách Khác – Other

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7. So Hàng Đội 1. How does a team leader (đội trưởng) line up a team (thủ hiệu so hàng đội)? Call the name of the team, stand

at attention, right arm and hand straight out in front with right palm turned to the left 2. What command does a team leader say when lining up a team (khẩu hiệu so hang đội)? “(Name of team), nhìn

trước thẳng” 3. What does the first person in line do? Stand at attention, raise right arm and hand straight up in the air with

palm facing left 4. What does each team member behind the first team member do? Stand at attention, placing right hand on top

of the right shoulder of the member directly in front of him. 5. Where does the assistant team leader (đội phó) stand? At the end of the line 6. What does the team leader do after his team is all lined up? Lower his arm, stand at attention saying “Thôi”,

then stand at ease saying “Nghỉ” with left foot shoulder length out and right hand closed above head; then calls out the teams name while placing them at attention, the team responds with their team motto.

7. What is the motto (châm ngôn) for Ấu Nhi? Ngoan (Obedience) 8. What is the motto (châm ngôn) for Thiếu Nhi? Hy Sinh (Sacrifice) 9. What is the motto (châm ngôn) for Nghĩa Sĩ? Chinh Phục (Conquest) 10. What is the motto (châm ngôn) for Huynh Trưởng? Phụng Sự (Service)

Demonstrate to your Huynh Trưởng how to correctly line up a team with and without a flag (so hàng đội).

Ấu Nhi Gabriel - Truyền Tin Micae - Chiến Thắng Kerubim - Xót Mến Seraphim - Mến Chúa Rafael - Yêu Người Uriel - Chiếu Sáng Jofiel - Xinh Tươi Jophkiel - Thanh Sạch Chamael - Chung Kiên Zadkiel – Công Chính

Thiếu Nhi Anê Thành - Trung Trinh Gôretti - Trong Trắng Mátta - Phục Vụ Vêrônica - Mến Chúa Bảo Tịnh - Gương Mẫu Tôma Thiện - Hào Hùng Mattêu Gẫm - Bác Ái Micae Hy - Trung Tín

Nghĩa Sĩ Cana - Có Chúa Damás - Bừng Sáng Galilêa - Truyền Giáo Gôlgôtha - Hiển Thân

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8. Các Thế Nghiêm Tập Căn Bản Demonstrate to your Huynh Trưởng each of the positions below. 1. Salute (Chào) 2. At ease (Thế nghỉ) 3. At attention (Thế nghiêm) 4. Right and left turns (Thế quay) 5. About face (Đàng sau quay) 6. Left and right steps (Bên trái phải bước)

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1. Semaphore

1. What could be used in case you do not have access to flags? Sticks, your arm 2. When do you use semaphore? When one group is separated from another group by a far distance and cannot

be heard. Be able to decipher a phrase within five minutes.

Huynh Trưởng could use one of the following phrases. 1. Phong Trao Thieu Nhi Thanh The 2. Doan Anre Dung Lac Lavang 3. God is good all the time 4. We remember. We celebrate. We believe.

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2. Basic Knots

7 Nút Tông Đồ Identify these knots and give their uses.

Bowline (Nút Ghế Đơn) Clove hitch (Nút Thuyền Chài) Sheepshank (Nút Chân Cừu) Sheetbend (Nút Thợ Dệt) Slip knot (Nút Thằng lằng) Square knot (Nút Dẹt) Taut line hitch (Nút Tăng Lều)

Name of Knot: Square Knot aka Reef Knot Used for: Tying two pieces of string together. Not a long term or secure knot (will slip with high stress). Used in tying bandages, parcels.

Name of Knot: Slip Knot aka Running Knot or Noose Used for: Attaching a line to an object and allowing the free end of the line to tighten with tension applied. Binding one end of a rope to the middle of another.

Name of Knot: Clove Hitch Used for: Tying a rope tightly to a pole or similar object. Used most effectively as a crossing knot with a load in each direction to give tension.

Name of Knot: Sheet Bend aka Weaver’s Knot Used for: Joining two ropes especially ropes of different sizes. Reliable under heavy load.

Name of Knot: Bowline and Bowline on a Bight Used for: Also known as the rescue knot used in rescue harnesses. Universal fixed end loop. Will never slip or jam.

Name of Knot: Taut Line Hitch Used for: When the tension on the line may need to be increased or decreased—as when securing tent lines or securing a load in a truck bed.

Name of Knot: Sheepshank Used for: Shortening a rope, to protect a damaged section of a rope. Knot remains secure under tension. Knot will fall apart easily when tension is removed.

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3. Personal Hygiene 1. Why should I brush my teeth morning and night? To remove all the germs in my mouth so that I can have a

beautiful smile with white teeth and a clean mouth with good breath. 2. Besides brushing your teeth morning and night, when else is it recommended to have your teeth brushed?

After meals. 3. When should you wash your hands? Before and after meals and after using the restroom. 4. Identify the actions of personal hygiene below.

Hand washing

Bathing

Hair Brushing

Teeth Brushing

My TNTT Personal Hygiene Chart

Task Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Brush teeth in the

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Wash face

Brush hair

Get dressed

Wash hands

after going potty

Use tissue to blow

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1. Vietnam Geography 1. What letter of the alphabet is Vietnam often likened to? The letter “S” 2. Name the three main regions of Vietnam and their main cities? Hà Nội City in the North (Miền Bắc), the city

of Huế Centrally (Miền Trung), and Ho Chi Minh City (Sài Gòn) in the South (Miền Nam). 3. What was Ho Chi Minh City formerly named and is still used by the Vietnamese living in exile? Saigon 4. In what continent is Vietnam in? Asia 5. In what peninsula is Vietnam located? Vietnam is located in the southeastern extremity of the Indochinese

peninsula. 6. What is the area of Vietnam? 331,688 square kilometers 7. What is the distance from north to south? 1,650 kilometers 8. What is the width of the narrowest part? 50 kilometers 9. What borders Vietnam? China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, Gulf of Tonkin to the east and

north east, South China Sea to the southeast, and Gulf of Thailand to the southwest. 10. What is the capital city of Vietnam? Ha Noi in the North 11. Name the geographic coordinates of Vietnam: 16º00 N, 108º00E 12. Describe the physiography of Vietnam? Vietnam has tropical lowlands, hills, densely forested highlands, and

level land. 13. What mountain runs along central Vietnam? Giai Truong Son (the Chain Mountain) 14. Label the major cities and the border on the

map of Vietnam: Hồ Chí Minh City, Huế, Ha Nội, China, Gulf of Tonkin, Laos, Cambodia, Gulf of Thailand, South China Sea.

Hà Nội

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2. Danh Xưng Fill in the following chart.

1. What are other names for Mother? Má, Thân Mẫu 2. What are other names for Father? Ba, Bố, Tía, Thầy, Thân Phụ 3. When someone older than you asks a question, what is the polite way to answer them? Dạ or Thưa 4. When you meet someone or about to leave, what is the polite thing to do (especially someone older)?

With arms folded and a slight bow, say “Chào, …”, sometimes a handshake or hug is offered 5. What is the oldest son of your oldest son called? Cháu đích tôn 6. What are the children of your parents’ older brother and sisters called? Anh Chị họ 7. What are the children of your parents’ younger brother and sisters called? Em họ Activity: Make a family tree of your family. See how many generations you can go back.

Great Grandfather

Ông Cố

Great Grandmother

Bà Cố

Great Grandfather

Ông Cố

Great Grandmother

Bà Cố

Great Grandfather

Ông Cố

Great Grandmother

Bà Cố

Great Grandfather

Ông Cố

Great Grandmother

Bà Cố

Grandfather

Ông Nội Grandmother

Bà Nội Grandfather

Ông NgoạiGrandmother

Bà Ngoại

Father

Cha Mother

Mẹ

Younger Sister

Cô

Older Brother

Bác

Older Sister

Bác

Younger Brother

Chú

Husband

Chú

Wife

Bác

Husband

Bác

Wife

Thím

Younger Sister

Dì

Older Brother

Bác

Older Sister

Bác

Younger Brother

Cậu

Husband

Chú

Wife

Bác

Husband

Bác

Wife

Mợ

Me Tôi

Younger Sister

Em

Older Brother

Anh Older Sister

Chị

Younger Brother

Em My Children

Con

My Grandchildren

Cháu

My Great Grandchildren

Chắt

My Great Great Grandchildren

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1. Overview of the New Testament 1. How many books are there in the New Testament? 27 2. When was the New Testament written? ~50-110 A.D. 3. What does A.D. stand for? Anno Domine, Latin for “in the year of the Lord”;

after the birth of Christ 4. Define the word Testament. A covenant or promise between God and His people. 5. What does Biblical Canon mean? The books in the Bible that are approved by the

Church and they must be inspired by the Holy Spirit 6. What does Gospel mean? Good News 7. Which of the Gospels are the Synoptic Gospels? Matthew, Mark, and Luke 8. What does Synoptic mean? “Syn-“ is the same, “optic” is vision, meaning that

most stories in all three Gospels are similar to each other. 9. What do we mean by Catholic Letters? Letters written by some of the Apostles to the universal Church 10. Name the authors who are among the 12 apostles. Matthew, John, James, Peter, Jude 11. Who wrote Acts of the Apostles? St. Luke 12. Who wrote Revelation? St. John 13. Which of the Letters is similar to a sermon? St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews 14. What is a sermon? A serious teaching or instruction on a religious or moral issue. 15. List the Four Gospel Writers.

1. Matthew 2. Mark

3. Luke 4. John

16. List the Letters Attributed to Paul.

1. Romans 2. 1 Corinthians 3. 2 Corinthians 4. Galatians 5. Ephesians 6. Philippians 7. Colossians

8. 1 Thessalonians 9. 2 Thessalonians 10. 1 Timothy 11. 2 Timothy 12. Titus 13. Philemon 14. Hebrews

17. List the Catholic Letters.

1. James 2. 1 Peter 3. 2 Peter 4. 1 John

5. 2 John 6. 3 John 7. Jude

Activity: List the names of all the writers and the number of books attributed to them in the New Testament starting with the most to the least..

Name of Writer Number of Books

St. Paul St. John St. Luke St. Peter

St. Matthew St. Mark

St. James St. Jude

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2. Biblical Geography Locate the following locations on the maps and write down the significance of each of those locations. Location Significance 1. Nazareth

A town in Galilee where Jesus spent his youth and began his ministry.

2. Jerusalem

The Holy City and capital of Israel since the time of King David. Jerusalem means the “city of peace”. Location where Jesus was trialed and put to death.

3. Rome

The center of the Roman Empire located in west central Italy on the Tiber River; considered the center of the known world. Vatican City, the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church is located here.

4. Greece

A country of SE Europe in the Balkan peninsula including many islands. Classical Greek culture with Athens as the centered spread during the conquest of Alexander the Great. St. Paul established many early churches in Greece.

5. Mt. Sinai

The mountain in south-central Sinai Peninsula, on which Moses received the Law including the 10 commandments.

6. Bethlehem

A village about 5 miles south of Jerusalem; a birthplace of David and the traditional birthplace of Jesus, the Messiah.

7. Jordan River

A river in Palestine flowing south through the Sea of Galilee emptying into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus here.

8. Egypt

Birthplace of Moses during the enslavement of the Israelites many years after the death of Joseph, the son of Israel (Jacob).

9. Galilee

A region of northern Palestine, west of the Jordan River, where Jesus grew up and carried out much of his public ministry

10. Samaria

1. Capital of the northern kingdom, Israel. 2. Central district of the Roman province of Palestine.

11. Judea

The Greco-Roman name for the territory comprising of the old kingdom of Judah. At the time of Jesus, Judea was the southern most of the three divisions of western Palestine, the other two were Samaria and Galilee.

12. Sea of Galilee

The major body of fresh water in northern Palestine, source of livelihood to many Galilean fishermen, such as Peter, Andrew, James, and John.

13. Dead Sea

Salt lake on the border between Israel and Jordan. One of the saltiest bodies of water and is the lowest point on the surface of the earth.

14. Israel

1. The united Israelite nation under kings Saul, David, and Solomon descended from Jacob’s 12 sons 2. The northern kingdom, as opposed to the southern state of Judah, during the divided monarchy after

the death of Solomon.. 15. Capernaum

A small port on the NW shore of the Sea of Galilee that Jesus used as headquarters for his Galilean ministry.

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3. Matthew

St. Matthew Symbol: Winged Man (not an Angel). Feast Day: September 21st Liturgical Year: A Date written: 70-90AD Place written: Antioch of Syria Other names: Levi Occupation: Tax Collector

Original 12 Apostles? Yes Audience: Jewish Christians Purpose: To assert that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. Portrait of Jesus: The Promised Messiah Character of Author: Teacher/Catechist Major Emphasis: Jesus’ teachings

1. What was the first verse in Matthew’s Gospel? “The book of the genealogy of

Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” 2. Why was it important for Matthew to establish the point that Jesus was a descendant

of David and Abraham? Because the Jews, his audience, were waiting for the coming of the Messiah, the true heir of David, to come and deliver them from oppression as prophesized in the Old Testament.

3. What does “Messiah” mean? The Anointed One. 4. What is the translation of “Messiah” in Greek? Christos or Christ (in English) 5. What was Matthew’s purpose of showing that Jesus was the Anointed One

promised by the prophets? To show how Jesus fulfilled their expectations of the Messiah.

6. What does the figure of a Winged Man symbolize? Of Humanity and Reason. 7. How was the Winged Man an appropriate symbol for the Gospel of Matthew? The image of man points to

the opening passage with the genealogy of Jesus emphasizing the human nature of Jesus and thus, Jesus being the Son of Man.

8. What famous Sermon was in the Gospel of Matthew? The Sermon on the Mount. 9. What was taught in the Sermon on the Mount? The Beatitudes 10. What were the three major themes in the Gospel of Matthew? 1) Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy 2) Jesus identifies with the lowly 3) Jesus is the world’s savior, not just Israel’s. Identify the mountaintop events seen in the Gospel of Matthew: the Temptation of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, the Transfiguration, the Healing of Many People (15:29-31), the Feeding of the Four Thousand, the Commissioning of the Disciples (28:16-20) Mountaintop Experiences: Throughout the Gospel, as throughout the Old Testaments, special revelations occur on mountaintops. Ancient peoples considered mountains the homes of gods

and the likely place for a divine encounter (Moses and Elijah both meet God on mountaintops). (The Catholic Bible Personal Study Edition)

Temptation

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St. Mark Symbol: Winged Lion Feast Day: April 25th Liturgical Year: B Date written: 65-70AD Place written: Rome Other names: John Mark Occupation: Unknown

Original 12 Apostles? No Audience: Gentile Christians Purpose: To present the person of Jesus through his actions and miracles. Portrait of Jesus: The Suffering Servant, Messiah Character of Author: Storyteller Major Emphasis: Jesus’ actions

1. Who did Mark follow as a disciple all the way to Rome? Peter 2. Which other great Apostle was Mark a companion of in the Book of Acts? Paul 3. How did Mark start out his Gospel? By introducing John the Baptist preaching

about preparing the way for the Lord. 4. What picture symbolizes the Gospel of Mark? A winged lion. 5. What does the figure of a Winged Lion symbolize? Of courage and kingship. 6. How is the Winged Lion an appropriate symbol for the Gospel of Mark? Mark

began his Gospel with John the Baptist being “the voice of one crying in the desert” like a lion roaring. It also points out Jesus Christ as king.

7. What is significant about the length of Mark’s Gospel? The shortest of the four Gospels.

8. What two parables of Jesus found only in the Gospel of Mark? 1) The growing seed 4:26-29 2) The traveling householder 13:34-37

9. What two stories of healing found only in the Gospel of Mark? 1) A deaf man 7:31-37 2) The blind man at Bethsaida 8:22-26

10. What were the major themes in the Gospel of Mark? 1) The identity of Jesus. 2) The importance of the cross 3) Discipleship. 11. Circle the correct word choice to reveal Mark’s unique perspective with the Gospel of Mark (The Catholic Bible, Personal Study Edition) “Though the shortest/longest Gospel, Mark often contains less/more vivid detail than Matthew or Luke. Mark

stresses Jesus’ suffering/triumph. Mark/Jesus is the prophesied Messiah who came not as a servant/king, but as a

servant/king. Mark is a storyteller who focuses more on what Jesus did/said than on what he did/said; he thus

reveals Jesus as a man of weakness/power and decisive/indecisive action. Because he was rejected/accepted by the

Jews to whom he went first, Jesus expanded his mission to Gentiles. Through his many miracles, Jesus manifests

his divine/human status as God’s only/second son.”

Answer: shortest, more, suffering, Jesus, king, servant, did, said, power, decisive, rejected, divine, only

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St. Luke Symbol: Winged Ox Feast Day: October 18th Liturgical Year: C Date written: 70-90AD Place written: Greece Other names: None Occupation: A well educated physician

Original 12 Apostles? No Audience: Gentile Christians Purpose: To give an orderly account of the ministry of Jesus. Portrait of Jesus: The Son of Man Character of Author: Historian Major Emphasis: Jesus’ humility

1. Who did Luke spend a lot of his time traveling with to spread the Good News?

St Paul 2. How did Luke start out his Gospel? With a prologue expressing the wish “to write

down in an orderly sequence” for Theophilus. 3. What was the first story in the Gospel of Luke? The announcement of the Birth of

John to Zechariah and Elizabeth. 4. What does the figure of a Winged Lion symbolize? Of Sacrifice, Service, and

Strength.. 5. How is the Winged Ox an appropriate symbol for the Gospel of Luke? Luke

began his Gospel with the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist to his parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah. Zechariah was a priest worshipping God in the Temple and an ox was a common sacrificial animal.

6. How is the Gospel of Luke related to the Acts of the Apostles? The Gospel of Luke is the first of two volumes written by Luke with Acts of the Apostles being the second volume or the continuation of the Gospel of Luke.

7. How are we certain that the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles are of the same volume? Both books were written to Theophilus and Acts has reference to “the first book”. The styles of writing are the same. Both written like a historian.

8. What special stories are seen only in the Gospel of Luke? The Annunciation, the announcement and birth of John the Baptist, the baby in the manger, the visit of the shepherds, and Jesus’ teaching in the Temple at the age of twelve.

9. What were the major themes in the Gospel of Luke? 1) Salvation is a joyous surprise. 2) Salvation is offered to everyone 3) Jesus identifies with the lowly and respects and defends the dignity of all 4) Mary is the first disciple.

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6. John

St. John Symbol: Winged Eagle or Phoenix Feast Day: December 27th Liturgical Year: Special times of year Date written: 90-100AD Place written: Syria or Palestine Other names: None Occupation: Fisherman

Original 12 Apostles? Yes Audience: All Christians Purpose: To lead to faith in Jesus as God’s son. Portrait of Jesus: The Promised Messiah Character of Author: Teacher/Catechist Major Emphasis: Jesus’ teachings

1. Who is John’s brother? James, the son of Zebedee 2. Who is known as the beloved Apostle of Jesus? John 3. What other books in the New Testament are attributed to John? The three letters

of John and the Book of Revelation. 4. What does the figure of an Eagle symbolize? A figure of the sky, of regality. 5. How is the Eagle an appropriate symbol for the Gospel of John? Like an eagle

soaring high, the Gospel of John is highly literary and symbolic, just like his beginning statement. Also representing Christ’s divine nature.

6. How did John start his Gospel? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

7. What does “the Word of God Incarnate” mean? “The Word of God” or “Logos” is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. “Incarnate” means to take on flesh or become human. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became man.

8. What were the major themes in the Gospel of John? 1) The role of “signs” in building faith. 2) Dualistic struggle between forces of light and darkness. 3) Faith in Jesus necessary for eternal life. 4) Jesus is the divine Son of God.

9. List the seven “signs” in the Gospel of John:

1. (2:1-11) Transformation of water into wine at the wedding in Cana 2. (4:46-54) Curing of the royal official’s son 3. (5:1-9) Curing of the paralytic at the pool with five porticoes 4. (6:1-14) The feeding of the five thousand. 5. (6:16-21) The storm on the lake and Jesus walking on the sea. 6. (9:1-7) The healing of the blind man. 7. (11:1-44) The raising of Lazarus from death

10. What is another word for “signs” in the Gospel of John? Miracles 11. What do these “signs” point to? That Jesus Christ is the Source of all true life. Jesus Christ is the Giver of

Eternal Life to those who believe in Him.

Complete the seven “I am” statements of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. 1. “I am the Bread of Life .” Jn 6:35 2. “I am the Light of the World .” Jn 8:12 3. “I am the Gate for the Sheep .” Jn 10:7 4. “I am the Good Shepherd .” Jn 10:11 5. “I am the Resurrection, and the Life .” Jn 11:25 6. “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life .” Jn 14:6 7. “I am the True Vine .” Jn 15:1, 5

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7. The 12 Apostles 1. What does “apostle” mean? “One who is sent out.” 2. Who were the Apostles send out to be? To be witnesses of Jesus Christ

and Savior and Lord. 3. What were the three instructions Jesus commissioned the Apostles to

carry out? a. Make disciples b. Baptize c. Preach the Gospel

4. What did Jesus do after His commission to the Apostles? Jesus ascended into Heaven.

5. Were the Apostles chosen by Jesus extraordinary men with great intelligence and power? Who were they? No, they were ordinary, mostly uneducated men.

6. Who are successors of the Apostles in the Church today? The Bishops. 7. Who was the very first Apostle called by Jesus? Andrew. 8. Who was Andrew’s brother? Simon Peter 9. Who were the sons of Zebedee? James and John. 10. Who was the “Beloved Apostle”? John 11. Who was the youngest of the Apostles? John 12. Which of the 12 Apostles were Evangelists or the writers of the Gospels? Matthew

and John. 13. Who were the Apostles that Jesus brought up to the mountain with Him to witness the

Transfiguration? Simon Peter, James and his brother, John. 14. Who was the Apostle that doubted the Resurrection of Jesus until he can stick his

fingers into Jesus’ wounds? Thomas 15. Who betrayed Jesus? Judas Iscariot 16. Who replaced Judas Iscariot after his betrayal? Matthias. 17. Who denied knowing Jesus three times? Simon Peter 18. Who did Jesus called “Kephas” meaning Rock on whom Jesus would build His Church? Simon Peter. 19. Who was the first Pope of the Church? Simon Peter 20. Who were the Apostles that went with Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemane? Simon Peter, James, and his

brother, John. (The same apostles who witnessed the Transfiguration.) 21. To whom did Jesus give the care of Mary to? John, the Beloved Apostle The Commissioning of the Disciples: Complete this verse and then decode the message. Matthew 28:18-20

16 Jesus approached and said 4 18 : “ 8 power in heaven and on

earth 10 11 12 13 20 . 5 , therefore, and 6 disciples of all nations,

baptizing them 21 the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 7 Spirit, 17 ing

them 19 observe all 9 1 have 2 ed 14 . 15 behold, I am with 3 always,

until the 23 of 22 age.”

Answer: I command you to go make Holy all that has been given to you and then teach them to me in the end.

The Twelve Feast Day

1. St. Simon Peter 6/29 2. St. Andrew 11/30 3. St. James, son of Zebedee 7/25 4. St. John 12/27 5. St. Philip 5/3 6. St. Bartholomew 8/24 7. St. Thomas 7/3 8. St. Matthew 9/21 9. St. James, son of Alphaeus 5/3 10. St. Simon “the Zealot” 10/28 11. St. Jude 10/28 12. St. Matthias 5/14

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8. Life of Jesus

Jesus Year of Birth: 6-4BC Year of Death: 30-33AD Day of Death: Friday of Passover at 3PM Day of Resurrection: Sunday Place of Birth: Bethlehem Place of Death: Jerusalem Place of Childhood: Nazareth Occupation: Carpenter Help Jesus complete His family tree by filling in His relatives’ names.

1. What great king was Jesus a descendent of? King David 2. Who gave Jesus His name before he was even born? The Archangel Gabriel 3. What happened eight days after Jesus’ birth? He was circumcised as a Jew 4. What happened to Jesus at age 12? He was lost then found in the temple teaching and asking questions. 5. What was the first thing Jesus did before He started his ministry? Where? By whom? Jesus got baptized at

the Jordan River by John, the Baptist. 6. Why did Jesus want to be baptized when baptism is the washing away of sins, of which he had none?

Because Jesus wanted to identify with mankind by going through everything a sinner would go through. 7. After His baptism, what did Jesus do to prepare for His ministry? Jesus fasted in the wilderness for forty days. 8. What happened after the end of the forty days? The devil tempted Jesus. 9. What was the very first miracle that Jesus performed? Changing water to wine at the wedding of Cana. 10. Upon entering the Temple and seeing that the people had turned it into a marketplace instead of a place of

worship, what did Jesus do? He cleansed it by driving out the merchants, overturning their money changing tables, and He taught them why it was important to keep the Temple as a house of worship.

11. Where did Jesus mainly spend time preaching during His ministry? In Galilee, particularly in Capernaum, around the Sea of Galilee.

12. How long was Jesus’ ministry? About 3 yrs. 13. What is the Paschal Mystery? It is the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ.

JJeessuuss

Father Joseph

Mother Mary

Grandfather Joachim

GrandmotherAnne

Uncle Zacharias

Aunt Elizabeth

Cousin John

Granduncle Jacob

Grandfather Jacob

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9. Teachings of Jesus 1. How did Jesus teach? Jesus often taught in “parables”. 2. What is “parable”? Parable is a short story or example used to illustrate or teach

a religious truth or moral lesson. 3. What was one main theme throughout the teachings of Jesus? “Repent for the

kingdom of God is at hand.” 4. What must we do to enter the kingdom of God? Become a disciple of Jesus Christ. 5. What does “disciple” mean? A student or a follower of Jesus Christ. 6. What must we do as a disciple of Christ? To live the teachings of Christ. 7. How did Jesus teach us to pray? To pray unceasingly; without stopping. 8. What prayer did Jesus teach us? The Our Father.

Match the Parable or event with the moral lesson or truth taught by Jesus:

Parable Moral Lesson

Lost Sheep Lk 15:3-7; Mt 18:12-14

A H Until the Judgment Day, it may be difficult to distinguish between real and nominal followers of Christ within the kingdom of God.

Lost Coin Lk 15:8-10

B M Christians should promote rather than suppress the truth

The Rich Fool Lk 12:16-21

C P Those who intend to meet Christ at His return must be prepared in view of the imminence of His coming

The Pharisee and the tax collector Lk 18:9-14

D O Persistence in Prayer: If an unjust judge will give justice because of persistence, how much more will the just and gracious God make things right at the coming of Christ.

A Wise Man’s Foundation Mt 7:24-27; Lk 6:47-49

E F If you do not forgive in the manner that God forgave you, neither will you be forgiven.

Unmerciful Servant Mt 18:23-35

F I Serving God: One must be prepared for the coming of Christ by commitment to service until He returns.

Rich Man and Lazarus Lk 16:19-31

G D Humility: God’s forgiveness comes to the repentant, not the self-righteous

The Weed Mt 13:24-30; 36-43

H B God’s rejoices over the repentance of one sinner

Talents Mt 25:14-30

I N Disciples are to be exalted by God, not by themselves

The Sower Mt 13:3-23; Mk 4:2-20; Lk 8:4-15

J K Love: Christian love is to provide for the needs of others impartially

Good Samaritan Lk 10:30-37

K L Christians should not be envious of the graciousness that God shows to others.

Workers in the Vineyard Mt 20:1-16

L G The Word of God contains sufficient information to persuade people into the kingdom apart from their personal experience of miracles

Lamp Under a Basket Mt 5:14-16, Mk 4:21-22; Lk 8:16-17; Lk 11:33-36

M C The faith that saves is one that looks to eternal rewards rather than earthly material things

Lowest seat at the feast Lk 14:7-11

N J Productivity within the kingdom depends on the kind of response to the Word one makes.

Persistent Widow Lk 18:1-8

O A God’s Concern for those who stray and are lost

The Ten Virgins Mt 25:1-13

P E Obedience to the word of God provides a strong foundation for salvation

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1. Jesus: The Redemption 1. What is meant by the Redemption? Jesus Christ, as the Redeemer of the whole human race,

offered His sufferings and death to God as a fitting sacrifice in satisfaction for the sins of men, and regained for them the right to be children of God and heirs of heaven again.

2. What is satisfaction? It is compensation for an offense or injury against another. 3. Who is a redeemer? One who pays a price to regain something that has been lost or given

up. 4. Was the death of Christ a sacrifice offered for the redemption of only a limited number of

people? It was a sacrifice of infinite merit and satisfaction, by which man was redeemed. 5. How did Christ’s death produce the effect of Redemption for all mankind? Through His obedience to the

Father, of infinite moral worth, which gave value to His suffering. 6. How was Christ’s obedience to the Father an “infinite moral worth”? Because Christ suffered things that He

did not have to out of his infinite love for mankind. He suffered with the intention of repairing the damage done by sin.

7. How was Christ both a priest and victim in His sacrifice whereby He redeemed us? As priest He offered His Passion and death to God for us, and as victim He suffered and died for us.

8. What were the chief sufferings of Christ? His bitter agony of soul, His bloody sweat, His mocking, His spitting upon, His cruel scourging, His crowning with thorns, His carrying of His own cross, His stripping, His crucifixion, and His death on the cross.

9. What sacramentals did the Church establish to remind us of the chief sufferings of Christ? The Stations of the Cross and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary call to mind the chief sufferings of Christ.

10. When did Christ die? Christ died on Good Friday. 11. Where did Christ die? On Golgotha, a place outside the city of Jerusalem. 12. What are other names of Golgotha? The Place of the Skull and Mount Calvary. 13. What do we learn from the sufferings and death of Christ? We learn God's love for man and the evil of sin, for

which God, who is all-just, demands such great satisfaction. 14. How should we return God’s great love for us? By willingly take up our cross and follow

Him. 15. How are we reminded during Mass to take up our cross and follow Christ? Christ

commanded, “Do this in memory of me.” 16. When do we voluntarily make reparation for our sins? During the Eucharistic Prayer or

the double consecration of the bread and wine. 17. What happens during the Eucharistic Prayer? Christ, using the form of a human priest,

presents again His willingness to obey the Father, to make the sacrifice for the reparation of our sins.

18. What must we do while Christ re-presents His willingness to obey the Father during the Eucharistic Prayer? We must also present whatever obedience we have done since the last Mass to the Father and also present our penance of reparation to be joined with the obedience and reparation of Jesus and His Mother, Mary. That is why we are forgiven of our venial sins when we receive the Holy Communion.

All good deeds that you do can be salve to soothe the many cuts and injuries of Jesus. List the many acts that you can do to help Jesus heal His countless wounds. Modified Version of Baltimore Catechism, Lesson 8 Fr. William G. Most on “Jesus Christ Died for Our Salvation

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2. Holy Communion 1. What is Holy Communion? It is the receiving of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Holy

Eucharist. 2. Why is it necessary to receive Holy Communion? Just as it is necessary to nourish our bodies

with material food, so also it is necessary to nourish our souls with spiritual food. Our Divine Savior so loved us that He gave us Himself in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist; He gave us His own body and blood as food for our souls.

3. It is necessary to receive Our Lord's body and blood under the appearances of both bread and wine? Christ is entirely present under the appearances of bread, and also entirely present under the appearances of wine. Therefore, we receive Him whole and entire under the appearances of bread alone or of wine alone.

4. What is necessary to receive Holy Communion worthily? It is necessary to be free from mortal sin, to have a right intention and to obey the Church's laws on the fast required before Holy Communion out of reverence for the body and blood of Our Divine Lord. However, these are some cases in which Holy Communion may be received without fasting.

5. When I commit venial sin, should I not receive Holy Communion? Venial sin does not make us unworthy of receiving Holy Communion; but it does prevent us from receiving the more abundant graces and blessings which we would otherwise receive from Holy Communion.

6. Does he who knowingly receives Holy Communion in mortal sin receive the body and blood of Christ and His graces? He receives the body and blood of Christ, but he does not receive His graces and commits a grave sin of sacrilege.

7. What should we do to receive more abundantly the graces of Holy Communion? We should strive to be most fervent and to free ourselves from deliberate venial sin.

8. What are the current rules for fasting before Holy Communion? Only a one hour fast from all food and drink (excluding water).

9. When may Holy Communion be received without fasting? When one is in danger of death, or when it is necessary to save the Blessed Sacrament from insult or injury.

10. How should we prepare ourselves for Holy Communion? By thinking of Our Divine Redeemer whom we are about to receive, and by making fervent acts of faith, hope, love, and contrition.

11. How should our outward appearance and mannerism be when receiving Holy Communion? When possible, we should be neat, clean, and modest in our appearance, and respectful and reverent in our manner. Each time we receive Holy Communion we should try to be as devout and fervent as if it were the only Communion of our lives.

12. What should we do after Holy Communion? We should spend some time adoring Our Lord, thanking Him, renewing our promises of love and of obedience to Him, and asking Him for blessings for ourselves and others

13. What are the chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion? a. A closer union with Our Lord and a more fervent love of God and of our neighbor; b. An increase of sanctifying grace; c. Preservation from mortal sin the and remission of venial sin; d. Lessening of our inclinations to sin and the help to practice good works.

14. When are we obliged to receive Holy Communion? During Easter and when in danger of death. 15. Why is it well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily? Because this intimate union with Jesus Christ,

the Source of all holiness and the Giver of all graces, is the greatest aid to holy life. 16. How should we show our gratitude to Our Lord for remaining always on our altars in the Holy Eucharist?

By visiting Him often, by reverence in church, by assisting every day at Mass when this is possible, by attending parish devotions, and by being present at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Write an Acrostic Poem to Express Your Love and Desire to Be One with Jesus Christ C H R I S T Modified Baltimore Catechism, Lesson 28.

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3. Venial & Mortal Sins 1. Is original sin the only kind of sin? No; there is another kind, called actual sin,

which we ourselves commit. 2. What is actual sin? It is any willful thought, desire, word, action, or omission

forbidden by the law of God. 3. How many kinds of actual sin are there? Two kinds: mortal sin and venial sin. 4. What is mortal sin? It is a grievous offense against the law of God. 5. Why is this sin called mortal? It is called mortal, or deadly, because it deprives the sinner of sanctifying grace,

the supernatural life of the soul. 6. Besides depriving the sinner of sanctifying grace, what else does mortal sin do to the soul? It makes the soul

an enemy of God, takes away the merit of all its good actions, deprives it of the right to everlasting happiness in heaven, and makes it deserving of everlasting punishment in hell.

7. What three things are necessary to make a sin mortal? To make a sin mortal these three things are needed: a. The thought, desire, word, action, or omission must be seriously wrong or considered seriously wrong; b. The sinner, must be mindful of the serious wrong; c. The sinner must fully consent to it.

8. What is venial sin? It is a less serious offense against the law of God, which does not deprive the soul of sanctifying grace, and which can be pardoned even without sacramental confession.

9. How can a sin be venial? A sin can be venial in two ways: a. When the evil done is not seriously wrong; b. When the evil done is seriously wrong, but the sinner sincerely believes it is only slightly wrong, or does not give full consent to it.

10. How does venial sin harm us? By making us less fervent in the service of God, by weakening our power to resist mortal sin, and by making us deserving of God's punishments in this life or in purgatory.

11. How can we keep from committing sin? By praying and by receiving the sacraments; by remembering that God is always with us; by recalling that our bodies are temples of the Holy Ghost; by keeping occupied with work or play; by promptly resisting the sources of sin within us; by avoiding the near occasions of sin.

12. What are the chief sources of actual sin? They are commonly called the Seven Capital Sins.: pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth

13. Why are these called capital sins? They are called capital sins, not because they, in themselves, are the greatest sins, but because they are the chief reasons why men commit sin.

14. What are the near occasions of sin? The near occasions of sin are all persons, places, or things that may easily lead us into sin.

Chain Reaction of Sin: One sin leads to another

PRIDE (Arrogance)

COVETOUS-NESS

(Greed)

LUST (Sexual Desire)

ANGER (Rage)

GLUTTONY (Greediness in

Eating)

ENVY (Jealousy)

SLOTH (Laziness)

Many blessings from God: good looks, intelligence, comfortable upbringing

Think all due to

self effort

Feel praising God and

attending mass unneccesary

Sin against

Commandmt 3

Never see the goodness God

gave self. Think all God’s

blessings are never enough.

Steal from

others because want more

Sin against

Commandment 7,10

Use bad words, read bad books, look at impure pictures, and watch sexual

implicit movies.

Deliberately

perform impure act on self or

with other

Sin against Commandment

6

Was made fun of, gossiped of

by others.

Let anger controls self, did not “love

your enemies” by forgiving.

Get into fights/ spread rumors

to get even.

Sin against Commandment

5

Overeat favorite foods

Hate self for

feeling bloated/fat;

Fear of getting fat.

Try to harm

self by throwing up

Sin against

Commandment 5

Jealous of others who

may have more or better ability.

Lie to ruin

others’ reputation so to

feel better about self.

Sin against

Commandment 8

Did not study for a test

Cheat by copying

Lie to teachers

and parents, thus

dishonoring them

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4. Beatitudes

1. What do the Beatitudes depict? The face of Jesus Christ and His charity (love). 2. What goal did the Beatitudes reveal of our human existence? To be like the face

of God and His Love through which we reach our final end: the Kingdom of God, the Vision of God, Participation in the Divine Nature, Eternal Life, Filiation (become Children of God), Rest in God.

3. Fulfilling the Beatitudes is a response to what desire that God has placed in the human heart? Desire for Happiness.

4. Where is True Happiness found? In God alone, the source of every good and of all love. (Not in riches, power, fame, human achievement, science, technology, art, or in any creature or creation.)

5. Through the Beatitudes, we are called to make decisive moral choices by inviting us to do what? To purify our hearts of bad instincts and to seek the love of God above all else.

6. In which Gospel can we find the teaching of The Beatitudes? The Gospel of Matthew (5:3-12) 7. In generality, The Beatitudes are part of what collective sermon given by Jesus? The Sermon on the Mount. 8. What do The Beatitudes consist of? Blessings and Rewards.

The Beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven .

2. Blessed are those who mourn , for they shall be comforted .

3. Blessed are the meek , for they shall inherit the earth .

4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness , for they shall be satisfied .

5. Blessed are the merciful , for they shall obtain mercy .

6. Blessed are the pure in heart , for they shall see God .

7. Blessed are the peacemakers , for they shall be called sons of God .

8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake , for theirs is the

kingdom of Heaven .

Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.

Draw or write down ideas of what you think each of the blessings in The Beatitudes mean to you:

Poor In Spirit

Mourning Meekness Craving for Righteousness

Merciful

Pure in Heart Peacemaker Persecuted for Righteousness

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5. Sacraments

1. Baptism 2. Confirmation 3. Eucharist

1. Reconciliation 2. Anointing of the Sick

1. Matrimony 2. Holy Orders

1. What is a sacrament? A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give effective

grace, entrusted to the Church. 2. How many sacraments are there and what are they? There are seven sacraments: Baptism,

Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

3. What three Sacraments lay down the foundations of every Christian life? They are the Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism (to be born anew), Confirmation (to strengthen and complete our Baptismal graces), and Eucharist (for nourishment/food for eternal life).

4. Of these seven Sacraments, which Sacrament is known as the “Sacrament of sacraments” or “the source and summit of the Christian life”? Eucharist.

5. Why are Baptism and Penance called sacraments of the dead? Because their chief purpose is to give the supernatural life of sanctifying grace to souls spiritually dead through sin.

6. Why are Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony called sacraments of the living? Because their chief purpose is to give more grace to souls already spiritually alive through sanctifying grace.

7. What sin does one commit who knowingly receives a sacrament of the living in mortal sin? A mortal sin of sacrilege, because he treats a sacred thing with grave irreverence.

8. Which are the sacraments that can be received only once? Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

9. Why can Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders be received only once? Because they imprint on the soul a spiritual mark, called an indelible mark, which lasts forever.

Identify the Sacrament with its characteristic or description: 1. R Conversion of our hearts to return to God from our sinful way. 2. C A special outpouring of the Holy Spirit to increase and deepen our baptismal grace. 3. B Being reborn completely without sin to be a member of the Body of Christ, the Church. 4. B Symbolized by the water in the “blood and water that flowed from the pierced side of the

crucified Jesus”. 5. B “Putting on Christ” to be priest, prophet, and king. 6. B The gateway to all other Sacraments. 7. E Thanksgiving” 8. E A sacrifice, “re-presents the sacrifice of the cross” 9. E The true presence of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. 10. R God’s mercy offered for the wounded by sin to reconciled with the Body of Christ, the

Church. 11. R Sacrament of forgiveness and peace. 12. A The strengthening, peace, and courage to endure the sufferings of illness and uniting to

the passion of Christ. 13. A Preparation for passing over to eternal life 14. HO Serving “in the name and in the person of Christ the Head in the midst of the community. 15. M The union of a man and a woman just like the union of Christ and the Church. 16. M A covenant of faithful and fruitful love.

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1. First Eucharistic Miracle 1. Where was the First Eucharistic Miracle? Lanciano, Italy at the Church of St. Francis. 2. In what year was the First Eucharistic Miracle? 750A.D. 3. What was the cause of the First Eucharistic Miracle? A priest doubted whether the

Body of Jesus Christ was Truly Present in the consecrated Host. 4. What was the First Eucharistic Miracle? When the doubting priest said the Words of

Consecration, he saw the host turn into Flesh and the wine turn into Blood. 5. Who were the witnesses? All those in attendance during mass could see everything that

happened. 6. Describe the Flesh and Blood? The Flesh is still intact and the Blood is divided into five

unequal parts which together have the exact same weight (15.85gm) as each one does individually.

7. How many centuries separate the time of the miracle and the lab examination? 12 centuries.

8. What are the basic results of the extensive scientific examination on the relics of the miracle reported on March 4, 1971? 1. The Flesh is real living flesh. The Blood is real living blood. 2. The Flesh consists of the muscular striated tissue of the heart (myocardium) 3. The Flesh and Blood belong to human. 4. The Flesh and Blood have the same blood type, AB. 5. In the Blood, there were found proteins in the same normal proportions as are found

fresh, normal blood. 6. In the Blood, there were also found these minerals: Chlorides, phosphorous,

magnesium, potassium, sodium and calcium. 7. The Flesh and Blood are just the same as they would be if they had been drawn that

very day from a living being after 12 centuries. Research and Report on other Eucharistic Miracles.

Top: The Host made Human Flesh. Bottom: The Wine made Human Blood.

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2. Sacred Furnishings and Areas in a Church 1. Where did members of the Church of the first four centuries meet to celebrate the

Eucharist? In privately owned houses (Rom 16:5, 1 Cor 16:19, Col 4:15, Phil 2). 2. What is the Altar? The altar is the Lord’s Cross, whereupon the sacrifice of the

Cross is made present under sacramental signs, to which the People of God are invited. (1182)

3. What is the Tabernacle? The tabernacle is to be situated “in churches in a most worthy place with the greatest honor.” The dignity, placing, and security of the Eucharistic tabernacle should foster adoration before the Lord really present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. (1183)

4. What is sacred chrism? The sacred chrism includes oil in anointings, oil of catechumens, and oil of sick, and is traditionally reserved and venerated in a secure place in the sanctuary. (1183)

5. What is significant about the presider’s chair? The chair of the bishop (cathedra) or that of the priest “should express his office of presiding over the assembly and of directing prayer.” (1184)

6. What is an Ambo? The lectern (ambo): “The dignity of the Word of God requires the church to have a suitable place for announcing his message so that the attention of the people may be easily directed to that place during the liturgy of the Word.” (1184)

7. The gathering of the People of God begins with what? It begins with Baptism; a church must have a place for the celebration of Baptism (baptistry) and for fostering remembrance of the baptismal promises (holy water font). (1185)

8. What do we recite upon entering Church when crossing ourselves with holy water? “With this holy water, please forgive me of my sins, O Lord. Help me to understand Your Word that I am about to receive.”

9. What do we recite upon exiting Church when crossing ourselves with holy water? “Bless me, O Lord, so that I can live and preach Your Word.”

10. The renewal of the baptismal life requires what? It requires penance to lend itself to the expression of repentance and the reception of forgiveness. (1185)

11. What else must the space of a church invites us to do? A church must also be a space that invites us to the recollection and silent prayer that extend and internalize the great prayer of the Eucharist. (1185)

12. What is the eschatological significance of the church? To enter into the house of God, we must cross a threshold, which symbolizes passing from the world wounded by sin to the world of the new Life to which all men are called. The visible church is a symbol of the Father’s house toward which the People of God is journeying and where the Father “will wipe every tear from their eyes.” Also for this reason, the Church is the house of all God’s children, open and welcoming. (1186)

Identify the following Church Furnishings: 1. The Ambo/Pulpit/Lectern (Bục Đọc Sách Thánh) 2. The Presider’s Chair (Ghế Chủ Tế) 3. The Altar (Bàn Thờ) 4. The Tabernacle (Nhà Tạm) 5. The Baptismal Font (Giếng Rửa Tội)

6. The Ambry (Nơi Cất Dầu Thánh) 7. The Reconciliation Chapel (Phòng Giải Tội) 8. The Pews (Ghế Nhà Thờ) 9. Statues, Shrines, and Stained Glass (Tượng, Đền

Thờ, và Kính Ghép Mầu)

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3. Stations of the Cross 1. What are other names for the Stations of the Cross? Way of the Cross, Chạng Đàng Thánh Gía, Via Crucis,

and Via Dolorosa 2. What are the Stations of the Cross? It is a series of pictures or tableaux that represent different scenes in the

Passion of Christ used as a special form of devotion/prayer by the faithful. 3. What is the function of the Stations? To help the faithful make a spiritual pilgrimage through main scenes of

Christ’s sufferings and death, the Passion of Christ. 4. Traditionally, how many stations are there? 14 Identify the Stations of the Cross:

Stations

of the Cross

I

Jesus is Condemned to Death

II

Jesus Receives the Cross

III

Jesus Falls the First Time

IV

Jesus Meets His Mother

V

Simon of Cyrene Carries the Cross

VI

Veronica Wipes Jesus’ Face

VII

Jesus Falls the Second Time

VIII

Jesus Meets the Daughters of

Jerusalem

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Jesus Falls the Third Time

X

Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

XI

Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

XII

Jesus Dies on the Cross

XIII

Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

XIV

Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

Traditional form of the Stations of the Cross

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4. Sacrifice 1. What is the root of the word, Sacrifice? It’s from Latin sacrificium for “sacred” and Old

French facere for “to do” or “to make”. Thus sacrifice is to make sacred or to make holy. 2. What is the definition of Sacrifice as a noun? An offering to God of anything consecrated

as a token of thanksgiving, atonement, or conciliation. 3. What is the definition of Sacrifice as a verb? To surrender or give up, or permit injury or

disadvantage to, for the sake of someone or something else. A selfless good deeds done for others.

4. In the Old Testament, when was the first sacrifice to God mentioned? In the story of Cain and Abel. Cain, a farmer offered “the fruit of the soil”. Abel, a shepherd, offered “the best firstlings of his flock”.

5. What sacrificial offering is known as a burnt offering? Holocaust 6. What book of the Old Testament details the exact method of making a sacrifice by the

Israelites? Leviticus 7. Beside as part of serving God in the Old Testament, what other attribute did the Prophets

said should always accompany sacrifices? Living a good and moral life. 8. What does sin, particularly the Original Sin, do to mankind? Sin separated man from God 9. Who makes the ultimate sacrifice to restore mankind original place in creation with God and to

save mankind from eternal damnation? God, Himself became incarnate in Jesus Christ to reconcile humanity to God.

10. How did Jesus Christ atone for the sins of humanity? He suffered and died on the cross. 11. What title is afforded to Jesus Christ to replace the insufficient animal sacrifice of the Old

Testament or Old Covenant? The Lamb of God. 12. What is described as a deliberate course of action with certainty of suffering and/or death of self

to achieve benefit for others? Self sacrifice. 13. What ultimate self sacrifice was key in the early Church and still seen today in many areas where

the Church is still persecuted? Martyrdom. 14. What do we celebrate today as the one sacrifice for sins on the cross that transcends time? The Eucharist as

an unbloody sacrifice. 15. What is the motto of the Pioneers (Châm Ngôn của Ngành Thiếu)? Sacrifice (Hy Sinh). 16. What does the motto, Sacrifice, call a Pioneer to do? To use the acts of making sacrifices to

train oneself to be a better person or to be a good apostle of God. To imitate Christ in His kindness and goodness to others.

17. When does one need to make sacrifices? At all times. In actions and in words. Do good deeds for others and always speak well/nicely to others regardless if others are friends or not.

List Specific Sacrifices you can do for the Following Individual (Write their names):

Grandparents _______________

Mommy _______________

Daddy _______________

Brother(s) _______________

Sisters _______________

Teacher _______________

Huynh Trưởng _______________

Friend _______________

Team Member _______________

Other _______________

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1. Thiếu Nhi Ca

Fill in the empty boxes on the song with the phrases

of the list on the lower left. After that, match the phrases on the lower left with

its English translation on the lower right.

1. THIẾU NHI 2. tia sáng huy hoàng 3. rạng đông 4. ví sao trời 5. nguồn hơi ấm 6. xóa tan màu u tối 7. hoa hướng dương 8. chién sĩ phúc âm 9. hơi gió xuân 10. nguy khó chớ nao 11. yên vui

a. break of dawn b. vanquish darkness c. Pioneer d. like celestial stars e. a breeze of spring air f. gospel soldiers g. peace & happiness h. fear not of perils i. a stream of warmth j. radiant sun ray k. sunflower 1-c, 2-j, 3-a, 4-d, 5-i, 6-b, 7-k, 8-f, 9-e, 10-h, 11-g

Translate Thiếu Nhi Ca into English in the following box.

THIẾU NHI

tia sáng huy hoàng, rạng đông

nguồn hơi ấm.

hoa hướng dương,

ví sao trời,

xóa tan màu u tối.

chiến sĩ phúc âm,

hơi gió xuân nguy khó chớ nao

yên vui

Oh Pioneer, like thousands of sun rays …

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2. Các Đội Hình Căn Bản

Formation: Hàng Ngang Used for: Presentation

Formation: Hình Tròn Used for: Get-together

= Huynh Trưởng = Đội Trưởng = Đội Phó = Đội Viên

Formation: Hình Chữ U Used for: Ceremonies

Formation: Hàng Dọc Used for: General assembly

Formation: Hình Bán Nguyệt Used for: Small meeting

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3. Cách Trình Diện 1. What formation do you use to present (trình diện) your Team (Đội) or a group of members? Hàng Ngang 2. How far away should you stand away from your leader (Huynh Trưởng)? 3 steps 3. If you are to receive an award for your flag (cờ), how far away should you stand? 5 steps 4. Which direction should you run behind your leader? Counterclockwise 5. What is the first thing you must always do once your team is all lined up? Salute your leader (Chào Trưởng) 6. What must you do after everyone has received their award? Salute the leaders (not necessary to salute

audience) 7. Which way does your Team run to get back to your original position? Counterclockwise behind all the Trưởng 8. Which way do you run for individual awards to get back to your position? Straight back to your original place,

no need to run behind Trưởng

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4. Hệ Thống Đội Matching: 1. Đội Trưởng 2. Đội Phó 3. Thư Ký 4. Thủ Quỹ 5. Đội Viên 6. Kỹ Thuật 7. Quản Ca 8. Quản Trò 9. Quản Bếp 10. Y Tá 11. Liên Lạc 12. Sử Gia

a. Team Leader b. Assistant Team Leader c. Secretary d. Treasurer e. Team Member f. Technical Master g. Song Master h. Game Master i. Chef j. Nurse k. Contact l. Historian

1. Who represents the Team if the Đội Trưởng is absent or unavailable? Đội Phó 2. Who keeps a record of all the Team members? Thư Ký 3. Who takes care of the money for the Team? Thủ Quỹ 4. Who takes care of all the technical stuff for the Team such as raising a tent? Kỹ Thuật 5. Who takes care of the First Aid kit? Y Tá 6. Who takes care of calling other members for a meeting or some other purpose? Liên Lạc 7. Who takes care of taking pictures and writing a summary for the events? Sử Gia 8. Who takes care of coming up with songs during a meeting? Quản Ca 9. Who takes care of coming up with games or other topics for a meeting? Quản Trò 10. Who takes care of cooking for the Team? Quản Bếp

Đội Trưởng Đội Phó

Thư Ký Thủ Quỹ

Đội Viên

Huynh Trưởng

Đội Viên

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5. Thực Hành Khẩu Hiệu

1. What is Prayer? The elevation of the heart and mind to God in praise of His glory; a spiritual communion with God. 2. What are the different types

of Prayer? Praise God for his glory, Petition to God for some desired good,

Thanksgiving for a good received, and Intercession for others before God.

3. How long did Jesus spend in the desert in prayer during the Temptations? 40 days

4. Who did Jesus take with him to pray at Gethsemane? Peter, John, & James

5. What is the most perfect prayer taught by Jesus? The Our Father or the Lord’s Prayer

6. How did St. Paul encourage one to pray? To pray unceasingly meaning constantly.

7. Name the 3 basic forms of prayer. Meditation, Contemplation, Vocal

8. What are some examples of prayers done daily as part of Thieu Nhi’s spiritual bouquet (Bó Hoa Thiêng)? Morning and Evening Prayers, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Rosary, etc.

1. What is Holy Communion? The reception of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist (CCC 1382) 2. What does the word

Communion mean? An act of sharing of thoughts and feelings.

3. Who do we come into communion with when we receive the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist? We become united with Jesus Christ and with other baptized Christians in the Church. We become one family of God.

4. What is the meaning of Eucharistic? “I give thanks” in Greek or Thanksgiving.

5. How does the Church define the Eucharist? It is “the source and summit of the Christian life.”

6. What are two ways of receiving communion done daily as part of Thieu Nhi’s spiritual bouquet (Bó Hoa Thiêng)? Physically and spiritually

7. What does it mean to receive Holy Communion spiritually? That is when we have the desire to receive Jesus in us but are physically prevented from doing so because of illness or a mass is not available to attend.

1. What is sacrficie? It is a ritual offering made to God by a priest on behalf of the people. 2. What is sacrifice a sign of? It is a sign of adoration, gratitude, supplication, and communion of and to God. 3. What is the perfect sacrifice?

It is Christ’s death on the cross. 4. By Christ’s death on the cross, what did He

accomplished? Christ accomplished our redemption as high priest of the new and everlasting covenant.

5. How do we commemorate the sacrifice of Christ? During mass. Christ’s sacrifice is mysteriously made present in the Eucharisitc sacrifice of the Church.

6. What are some examples of Sacrifice done daily as part of Thieu Nhi’s spiritual bouquet (Bó Hoa Thiêng)? Listening and obeying parents and teachers, doing chores happily, helping others, giving up things that I like for others, giving money to the poor, etc.

1. What does the word Apostle mean? It means “one who

is sent” as Jesus was sent by the Father and as he sent his chosen disciples. 2. Who were the chosen

disciples? The Twelve Apostles, chosen to be

witnesses of His Resurrection and the foundation on which the Church is built.

3. What were the Apostles sent to do by Jesus? To preach the Gospel or bring the “Good News” to the whole world.

4. Who was the leader of the Twelve Apostles? St. Peter.

5. Beside the Twelve, who else was called by God, the Resurrected Jesus, to become an Apostle to the Gentiles? St. Paul.

6. What are some examples of Apostolic Activities done daily as part of Thieu Nhi’s spiritual bouquet (Bó Hoa Thiêng)? Altar service, sing in Choir, be an ideal Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể to set an example for others, participate in Dâng Hoa, visit nursing homes, donation to the needy, etc.

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1. Tents 1. Why do you need to take care of your tents? A little care is all your tent asks. Treated

well, a quality tent should deliver years of service and reliable performance. 2. When selecting your setup spot, what do you look for and what do you do? Look for

an established campsite with a smooth, level surface. Clear away debris (pine cones, twigs, small rocks) that could not only poke in you the back, but poke a hole in the floor of your tent.

3. What do you use to protect the bottom of your tent floor from abrasion? Use a ground cloth or "footprint" (a ground cloth custom-cut by the manufacturer for your tent). Added bonus: In the morning, it gives you a clean spot where you can fold and roll your tent.

4. What do you do with your boots or camp footwear when you climb inside your tent? Leave them (and all the debris clinging to them) outside or in the vestibule.

5. What can cause nylon to deteriorate quickly and how do you protect your tent? The sun's ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB) can cause deterioration of the nylon. If your campsite offers little or no shade during the day, cover your tent with its rainfly. The rainfly's urethane coating helps it hold up better under the sun's glare.

6. If your tent is a freestanding model, what do you do before you pack it away? Pick it up and shake out debris. Pick up any trash that falls out and pack it up.

7. What do you do if you forget or lose your stakes? Use smooth rocks to anchor the tent's corners, either on the outside or inside. If it's windy, your only option may be to put them inside the tent.

8. If your tent is equipped with shock-corded poles what must you avoid doing to prevent the poles from snapping and weakening? Resist the temptation to whip them around to cause the sections to "snap" together. It's smarter to fit the sections together one at a time by hand.

9. When disassembling a tent, where should you first separate the shock-corded pole? In the middle. That helps ease tension on the entire cord while it is stored.

10. When packing a tent, why shouldn’t you fold the tent or rainfly fabric on the same crease lines time after time? Because over the years those creases could become permanent and might grow brittle as the tent ages. Fold a tent in different places each time you pack it up, even if you're just moving the fold by a couple of inches.

11. How should you store your tent? Make sure your tent is DRY when you store it. That's dry, dry, DRY. No tent-care rule is more important.

12. What happens if you leave a tent wet, even damp, for a prolonged period of time? You are inviting mildew to overtake it. After a trip, unpack your tent and inspect it for dampness. If you detect even a trace, set it up in a shady spot (a garage, for instance) and let it air dry. If you have the space, store it loosely outside of its stuff sack. Avoid storing it in damp basements or hot attics.

13. How do you clean a tent? Use a non-abrasive sponge and gently scrub soiled areas by hand. Use cold water and a non-detergent soap. Rinse thoroughly, then set it up in a shady spot and let it air dry completely.

14. Can you ever machine-wash and dry your tent? No, No, NEVER. Machine-washing a tent is discouraged, and machine-drying a tent is simply NOT an option; the heat could cause the nylon to distort or melt.

15. How do you remove mildew? Mildew can develop any time your tent is stored wet. It looks bad, smells bad and can damage your tent's waterproof coatings. DON'T LET IT START.

Identify each of the following items of a tent.

Tent Bag

Family Tent

Individual Tent

Tent Poles

Plastic and Metal Stakes

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2. Compass & Map Label the compass on the right:

1. sighting and signal mirror 2. magnetic needle 3. orienting lines 4. magnifying lens 5. clear base plate 6. index line 7. scales 8. rotating liquid-filled housing 9. orienting arrow

Demonstrate how to properly use a compass and a map.

magnifying lens

orienting lines

magnetic needle

clear base plate index

linescales

orienting arrow

rotating liquid-filled

housing

sighting and signal mirror

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3. Morse Code

Decode the following Morse Code Letters and numbers.

E E T T I I M M S S O O H H MM CH A A N N R R K K L L C C W W Y Y P P D D J J X X U U B B F F G G V V Q Q

Z Z

Activity: A Pioneer should be able to decode a message about 15 syllables in less than 5 minutes.

Sample Messages: 1. The Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles on Pentecost. 2. Ta là bánh hằng sống, ai ăn Ta sẽ sống đời đời. 3. Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia, below China. 4. Phong Trào Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể là một đoàn thể Công Giáo Tiến Hành.

Decode the following Morse Code. What do those letters represent in Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể? Morse Code Decoded Letter Represents in Thiếu Nhi A N A N Ấu Nhi T N T N Thiếu Nhi N S N S Nghĩa Sĩ H T H T Huynh Trưởng D S D S Đoàn Sinh

1 1 6 6 2 2 7 7 3 3 8 8 4 4 9 9 5 5 0 0

Code Chữ Âm Việt

Hóa Code Chữ Dấu Việt Hóa

A A AA Â S S ' (sắc)

E E EE Ê Q Q ` (huyền)

O O OO Ô X X ~ (ngã)

D D DD Đ Z Z ? (hỏi)

A W AW Ă J J . (nặng)

O W OW Ơ

U W UW Ư

Used by Sender Letters Used by Receiver Letters Begin message A A A A

A A A A I am ready K

K

An error E E E E E E E E

8 E's Send again I M I

I M I

End of message A R

A R Message received R

R

A A N N

B B O O

C C P P

CH MM Q Q

D D R R

E E S S

F F T T

G G U U

H H V V

I I W W

J J X X

K K Y Y

L L Z Z

M M

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4. Dấu Đường Label the following Trail Markers. 1. This Way 2. Slow Down 3. Not This Way 4. Start Here 5. Walk Faster 6. Run 7. Obstacle to Cross

8. Go Back 9. Go Right 10. Go Left 11. Split Into 2 12. Combine Into 1 13. Wait Here 14. Stream Ahead

15. Safety Ahead 16. Watch for Interference 17. Treasure Ahead 18. Treasure 3m, 2m High 19. Treasure Within 5m 20. Treasure Around Here 21. Walk Across Bridge

22. Walk Under Bridge 23. Tent Ahead 24. Church Ahead 25. Drinkable Water 26. Undrinkable Water 27. Danger 28. End Here

Start Here

Khởi Hành Đây

This Way Đi Lối Này

Not This Way

Đừng Đi Lối Này

Obstacle to Cross

Phải Qua Chướng Ngại

End Here Hết Dấu

Walk Faster Đi Nhanh Lên

Slow Down Đi Châm Lại

Go Back Trở Lại

Go Right

Đi Hướng Phải

Run Chạy

Split Into 2 Chia Ra 2

Combine Into 1 Nhập Thành 1

Go Left

Đi Hương Trái

Safety Ahead

An Toàn Phía Trước

Watch for Interference Coi Chừng Có Nghịch

Stream Ahead

Dòng Nước Phía Trước

Treasure Ahead

Mật Thư Phía Trước

Treasure 3m, 2m High Mật Thư 3m, 2m Cao

Treasure Within 5m Mật Thư Trong 5m

Treasure Around Here Mật Thư Quanh Đây

Wait Here Đợi Đây

Walk Cross Bridge

Đi Qua Cầu

Walk Under Bridge

Đi Dưới Cầu

Tent Ahead

Lều Phía Trước

Drinkable Water

Nước Uống Được

Undrinkable Water Nước Không Uống

Danger

Nguy Hiểm

Church Ahead

Nhà Thờ Phía Trước

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You should be able to sing this entire song to your Huynh Trưởng. Draw or write down what this song means to you.

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Appendix

Lần Hạt Mân Côi

Làm Dấu Thánh Giá Hát hay đọc Kinh Chúa Thánh Thần Xét Mình và Kinh Ăn Năn Tội Lời Chúa (theo mầu nhiệm suy niệm) Suy niệm Mân Côi

- 1 Kinh Lạy Cha - 10 Kinh Kính Mừng - 1 Kinh Sáng Danh

Kinh Lạy Nữ Vương Hát 1 bài kính Đức Mẹ

Praying the Rosary

Make the Sign of the Cross Recite the Apostles Creed Recite the Our Father Recite 3 Hail Mary Recite the Glory Be to the Father Recall the Rosary Mystery

- 1 Our Father - 10 Hail Mary - 1 Glory Be to the Father

Conclude with Hail, Holy Queen

Mầu Nhiệm Vui 1. Thiên Thần truyền tin cho Đức Bà chịu thai. Ta hãy xin cho được ở khiêm nhường. (Lc 1:26,38) 2. Đức Bà đi viếng bà thánh Isave. Ta hãy xin cho được lòng yêu người. (Lc 1:39-40) 3. Đức Ba sinh Đức Chúa Giêsu nơi hang đá. Ta hãy xin cho được lòng khó khăn. (Lc 2:1,6-7) 4. Đức Bà dâng Đức Chúa Giêsu trong đền thánh. Ta hãy xin cho được vâng lời chịu lụy. (Lc 2:22-23) 5. Đức Bà tìm được Đức Chúa Giêsu trong đền thánh. Ta hãy xin cho được giữ nghĩa cùng Chúa luôn. (Lc 2:41,46)

Joyful Mysteries

6. The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary. I Desire the Love Of Humility. (Lk 1:26,38) 7. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. I Desire Charity Toward My Neighbor. (Lk 1:39-40) 8. The Birth of Jesus. I Desire the Love of God. (Lk 2:1,6-7) 9. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. I Desire a Spirit of Sacrifice. (Lk 2:22-23) 10. Finding Jesus in the Temple. I desire Zeal For The Glory Of God. (Lk 2:41,46)

Mầu Nhiệm Thương 1. Đức Chúa Giêsu lo buồn đổ mồ hôi máu. Ta hãy xin cho được ăn năn tội nên. (Mt 26:36, Lc 22:44) 2. Đức Chúa Giêsu chịu đánh đòn. Ta hãy xin cho được hãm mình chịu khó bằng lòng. (Mt 27:26, Gn 19:1) 3. Đức Chúa Giêsu chịu đội mão gai. Ta hãy xin cho được chịu mọi sự sĩ nhục bằng lòng. (Mt 27:27, Gn 19:2-3) 4. Đức Chúa Giêsu vác cây thánh giá. Ta hãy xin cho được vác thánh giá theo chân Chúa. (Mt 27:32, Gn 19:17) 5. Đức Chúa Giêsu chịu chết trên cây thánh giá. Ta hãy xin cho được đóng đinh tính xác thịt vào thánh giá Chúa. (Mt 27:33,

Gn 19:18)

Sorrowful Myteries 6. Agony of Jesus in the Garden. I Desire True Repentance for My Sins. (Mt 26:36, Lk 22:44) 7. Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar. I Desire a Spirit of Mortification. (Mt 27:26, Jn 19:1) 8. Jesus is Crowned With Thorns. I Desire Moral Courage. (Mt 27:27, Jn 19:2-3) 9. Jesus Carries His Cross. I Desire the Virtue of Patience. (Mt 27:32, Jn 19:17) 10. The Crucifixion of Jesus. I Desire the Grace of Final Perseverance. (Mt 27:33, Jn 19:18)

Mầu Nhiệm Mừng

1. Đức Chúa Giêsu sống lại. Ta hãy xin cho được sống lại thật về phần linh hồn. (Lc 1:38, Gn 20:1) 2. Đức Chúa Giêsu lên trời. Ta hãy xin cho được ái mộ những sự trên trời. (Lc 24:36,51) 3. Đức Chúa Thánh Thần hiện xuống. Ta hãy xin cho được đầy dẫy mọi ơn Đức Chúa Thánh Thần. (Cv 2:1,4). 4. Đức Chúa Trời cho Đức Bà lên trời. Ta hãy xin cho được ơn chết lành trong tay Đức Mẹ. (Mt 12:50) 5. Đức Chúa Trời thưởng Đức Mẹ trên trời. Ta hãy xin Đức Mẹ phù hộ cho ta được thưởng cùng Đức Mẹ trên nước thiên

đàng. (Lc 2:46)

Glorious Mysteries

6. The Resurrection of Jesus. I Desire a Strong Faith. (Lk 1:38, Jn 20:1) 7. The Ascension of Jesus. I desire the Virtue of Hope. (Lk 24:36,51) 8. The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. I Desire Zeal for the Glory of God. (Act 2:1,4) 9. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven. I Desire the Grace of a Holy Death. (Mt 12:50) 10. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. I desire a Greater Love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. (Lk 2:46)

Mầu Nhiệm Sáng 1. Đức Chúa Giêsu chịu phép rửa tại sông Jordan. Ta hãy xin cho được sống xứng đáng là con cái Chúa. (Mt 3:16-17) 2. Đức Chúa Giêsu dự tiệc cưới Cana. Ta hãy xin cho được vững tin vào quyền năng của Ngài. (Gn 2: 1-2,11) 3. Đức Chúa Giêsu rao giảng Nước Trời và kêu gọi sám hối. Ta hãy xin cho được hoán cải và đón nhận Tin Mừng. (Mc 1:15) 4. Đức Chúa Giêsu biến hình trên núi. Ta hãy xin cho được lắng nghe và thực hành Lời Chúa. (Mt 17:2, Lc 9:35) 5. Đức Chúa Giêsu lập Bí Tích Thánh Thể. Ta hãy xin cho được năng kết hiệp cùng Chúa Giêsu Thánh Thể. (Mt 26:26,

Gn 13:1)

Luminous Mysteries 6. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. I desire to Live as God’s Children. (Mt 3:16-17) 7. The Manifestation of Jesus at The Wedding at Cana. I desire to Believe in God’s Powers. (Jn 2:1-2,11) 8. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. I desire to Receive the Gospel. (Mk 1:15) 9. The Transfiguration of Jesus. I desire to Listen to and Live the Word of the Lord. (Mt 17:2, Lk 9:35) 10. The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist. I Desire to Pronounce the Eucharist. (Mt 26:26, Jn 13:1)

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Chương Trình Thăng Cấp Ngành Ấu Nhi Rank Promotion Syllabus for Seedling

This is not necessarily the exact order that you have to follow; you can skip around if need you need. Try to complete the numbered items. The bulleted (italicized) items are to be completed if there is extra time left over. Remember to bring your Bible and read from the Bible to your Đội for all the lessons in Thánh Kinh.

Áu Nhi Cấp 1 1. God & His Creations 2. Adam & Eve 3. Noah 4. Ấu Nhi Ca 5. Tân Hành Ca a. Sacramentals b. Personal Hygiene

Ấu Nhi Cấp 2 1. Abraham 2. The 12 Tribes of Israel 3. Joseph 4. Sacred Vestments 5. 4 Tôn Chỉ 6. 10 Điều Tâm Niệm 7. Đồng Phục Jesus: The Incarnation Eucharist: Real Presence Vietnam Geography

Ấu Nhi Cấp 3 1. Moses 2. Exodus 3. David 4. Overview of Old Testament 5. Bó Hoa Thiêng 6. So Hàng Đội 7. Nghiêm Tập Căn Bản 8. Basic Knots 10 Commandments The Rosary Semaphore Danh Xưng