Saturday 1 November 2014

Class party and Sunday school award presentation 9th November 2014

Dear Parents & Students,
Our class is holding its final class for the year next week on the 9th Nov 14. And we will be hosting the parents of all our students with a small presentation and pot luck fellowship .See you all there.
Certificates of 100% attendance and Model student awards will also be presented then.
regards
Dr Anita

Monday 6 October 2014

BEATITUDES IN OUR DAILY LIFE

Simple Acts of the Beatitudes

SERMON ON THE MOUNT Mat 5:3	Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.	“You’re blessed when you feel hopeless. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.	Someone prays every day, but always offers prays for others and not him or herself. A person gives up all of his or her free time in order to volunteer. A family works to ensure that God is part of their daily lives
Mat 5:4	Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.	“You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.	The families and friends of the victims of 9-11 are in despair, but the Lord shall provide for them, whether now or in the future. A person loses a very close family member. God provides for that person by allowing them to reunite in the hereafter. A family is torn apart and a child vanishes. The parents never find the child in this life, but the family is reunited in the next world.
Mat 5:5	Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.	“You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are–no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.	One individual feeds a homeless individual. Groups of people anonymously leave clothing for a clothes drive. A person humbles him or herself before God in prayer.
Mat 5:6	Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.	“You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat.	Volunteers peacefully march against an unjust law. A student stands up for an individual who is being bullied, teased, and thereby tormented
Mat 5:7	Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.	“You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being ‘carefull,’ you find yourselves cared for.	Anytime someone truly forgives another, mercy is shown. A life is spared at the last minute by a merciful leader. A child forgives someone who hurt him or her at school.
Mat 5:8	Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.	“You’re blessed when you get your inside world–your mind and heart–put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.	An individual reads the Bible, completely opening his or her heart to the message. Children play together at a park with no bias or prejudice of one another. A person completes a good act without expecting a reward in return.
Mat 5:9	Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.	“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.	Leaders of countries work towards and bring about peace. Two old friends decide to let go of a grudge. Family members who have not spoken in years reunite with each other.
Mat 5:10	Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.	“You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom.	Someone is mocked for standing up for an individual that others do not like. Christians continue to hold strong in their beliefs, even though they are persecuted. A person states that he or she is a Christian, even though the individual knows that there will be consequences.
Mat 5:11	Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for mysake.	Count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too uncomfortable.
Mat 5:12	Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.	You can be glad when that happens–give a cheer, even!–for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.

Wednesday 1 October 2014

CONGRATULATIONS

Dearest Children,

It is with great pride and joy that I wish one and all congratulations on your First Eucharistic experience.I am sure it was a truly memorable day for you and your parents too.All you you looked so elegant and proper.I hope you always dress well to receive Jesus and prepare yourself well before it by going to confession often.

I pray that now you have Jesus in you and can replenish or fill up time and again it will change your lives.
For the boys , now you can be alter servers !! Imagine being so close to Jesus and being the Priests assistant. What an honour! Your parents and family will be even more proud to see you on the altar.

Girls, take heart ,we have a new bishop.....who knows , he might yet allow girls to serve on the altar too.

Jesus is always with us ,but even more so in the Eucharist.If you trust in God and truly believe in the beatitude Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven . Then you know that if we place our trust in Jesus he will help us achieve all things ,even those impossible to others.

Children, I may not be with you much longer, you will move to another class, but let me say how proud I am of all of you.You have all been wonderful to teach and I hope what you have learned this year will stay with you forever.

God bless you all and see this Sunday.

Love ,
Teacher Anita

THE BEATITUDES

The Beatitudes (Discussion Questions)

Read Matthew 5:3-10

Overview
The "Be Attitudes" are all about being honest and sincere. These "attitudes" change our character (Beatitudes 1-4) and guide us in getting along with others (Beatitudes 5-8). Beatitudes are the stepping stones to better thinking, better behaving, better healing, and better relationships.

Who taught them? [JESUS]
What are beatitudes? [Rules of happiness]
When were they taught? [1st century AD—about 2000 years ago, but still applicable today]
Where would you find the Beatitudes? [Matt 5:3-12; Luke 6:20-26]
Why are they important? [They summarize Jesus' teachings, represented by how he lived and how he healed sin, disease, and death.]
How are the Beatitudes constructed? [Each has a REQUIREMENT to be met in order to receive the REWARD]

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (King James Version)

What does this verse mean to you?
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
Describe the kingdom of heaven.
What does "blessed" mean? [Happy]

Ask the students to share their definitions of "happiness."

What makes you happy?
What kind of happiness do you think Jesus was talking about?

Ask the students to paraphrase the first beatitude?
Other translations indicate that when people are poor in spirit, they are ready to listen to God. They are willing to give up on "their own will" and trust God's will for their lives.

List some people we've studied in the Bible who yielded to God's will.
Name some Bible characters who were good listeners.
How can you be a good listener?
What does it require to be poor in spirit?

How happy are those who know what sorrow means, for they will be given courage and comfort! (Philips)

Why should we know what sorrow means?
How can sad people be happy?
Do you know what sorrow means?
What is our reward for understanding sorrow?

You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.(The Message)

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (KJV)

What does this verse mean to you? In other translations – it speaks of the meek inheriting the earth.
In other translations – it speaks of the meek inheriting the earth.

What does it mean to be meek?
Was Jesus meek?
What does inherit mean?
What does it mean to inherit the earth?

Meekness requires us to yield up our will and follow God's will for our lives.

Are you willing to see what God has prepared for your life?
Are you courageous enough to trust God with your life?

Name some Bible characters who demonstrated meekness.
Name some Bible characters who needed to learn meekness.
Are you meek?
Do you want to be meek?

Happy are those who are hungry and thirsty for goodness, for they will be fully satisfied! (Philips)

What does this verse mean to you?
What does it mean to hunger for goodness?
Are you happy when you're hungry?
Why do you think Jesus would want us to be hungry and thirsty for goodness?
What kind of a meal is that?
The reward says we'll be fully satisfied – what does that mean?
How filling is goodness?
Have you ever been hungry? Thirsty?

For how long?
What did it take for you to be filled?

Have you ever really been hungry to achieve something?

Winning a game or race?
Getting an A on a test or paper?
Going on a vacation?

Name some figures in the Bible who really hungered after righteousness.

What about the three wise-men – what were they hungering to find?
What about the Prodigal son?
What about the woman who touched Jesus' garment hem?
Or the blind men calling after Jesus?

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (King James Version)

What does this verse mean to you?
What does it mean to be merciful?
Is merciful a quality of motherhood? Fatherhood?
What is mercy?
Have you ever asked for mercy?
How does a mother show mercy?
In what ways has your mother shown you mercy?
List some people we've studied in the Bible who were merciful.

Joseph with his brothers
Esau, when Jacob returned after years of flight
David with King Saul
Ruth and Boaz
David and Abigail

I'm sure you can name many more

You're blessed when you get your inside world – your mind and heart – put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. (The Message)

What does this verse mean to you?
What does it mean to get your inside world right?
What do we have to do with our lives to be ready to see God?
Have you ever seen God? [in effect?]

You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family. (The Message)

What does this verse mean to you?
What does it mean to have a place in God's family?
Who is God's family?
How have you been a peacemaker this week?
What does it mean to be a child of God?
What is a peacemaker?
When are you a peacemaker?
Name some peacemakers you know at school. Church. Home. Or in the news.
Why do we need peacemakers?

What award is given once a year to a peacemaker? [Nobel Peace Prize]

Who are children of God?
Name some peacemakers in the Bible.

What was the situation?
How did they bring peace?

Happy are those who have suffered persecution for the cause of goodness, for the kingdom of Heaven is theirs! (Philips)

What does this verse mean to you?
What does persecution mean?
How can you be happy when people try to make you unhappy?
Has anyone teased you or put you down for your religious beliefs?

Made fun of you for reading the Bible?
Or for believing in God?

How did Jesus handle persecution?
Why would Jesus want us to be happy to be persecuted for his sake?
Name some figures in the Bible who were persecuted? [Stephen, Paul, Jesus, Peter, James, John, Daniel, Joseph, David, Jacob, the three Hebrew boys – add more to the list]

Why were they persecuted?

Wednesday 17 September 2014

SUNDAY SCHOOL FINAL ASSESSMENT FOR STANDARD 4 PAUL

ASSESSMENT DAY 12TH OCTOBER 2014

TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED

1. TEN COMMANDMENTS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
2. THE MOST IMPORTANT COMMANDMENTS AS SAID BY JESUS- LOVE GOD/ LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR.
3.THE BEATITUDES -ALL EIGHT- MATTHEW 5
4.MEMORY VERSES

	QUOTE		VERSE
1	Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.	A	Psalm 119:105
2	Children,obey your parents in all things.	B	Colossians 3;20
3	"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.	C	Exodus 20:12
4	“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.	D	John14:1
5	The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.	E	Proverbs18:10
6	Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.	F	Matthew 11:28
7	I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.	G	Phillpians 4:13
8	A honest witness does not lie, a false witness breaths lies	H	Proverbs14:5
9	Be still, and know that I am God	I	Psalm 46:10
10	Do to others as you would have them do to you.	J	Luke 6:31

11. Ask and you shall receive,Seek and you shall find,Knock and the door shall be opened for you	MATTHEW 7:7
12.Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth	MATTHEW 5:5
13.Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.	MATTHEW 18:18
16 Look, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands, your ramparts are ever before me.	ISAIAH 49:16
17.Any of you who lacks wisdom must ask God, who gives to all generously and without scolding; it will be given.	JAMES 1:5
18"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."	MATTHEW 21:22