1. What can we remember from our topic on signs and symbols?

2. Signs and Symbols In your talking partners, remember what the basic human needs are. Water Fire Light FoodClothes Words

3. Signs and Symbols What do these needs mean to you? Who needs them? What for?

4. Signs and Symbols Symbols of Baptism Can you name them with your talking partner? Name Promises Water Oil Sign of the cross Prayers Easter candle Baptism Candle Blessings

5. Signs and Symbols Symbols of Confirmation There are 5 symbols of Confirmation, can you name them with your talking partner? The renewal of baptismal promises The laying on of hands The anointing with the Oil of Chrism Saying together the Lord’s Prayer Listening to God’s Word

6. Signs and Symbols Can you remember any of the symbols written in Psalm 23? Drink, Strength Guidance, Protection, leadership Rest, Food, God’s goodness and love.

7. Remember that spoken words can be symbols As a Christian we remember: God loves me I have sinned Jesus died for me I need to decide to live for God

8. God Loves Me! The four points are an overview or summary of the entire Bible and the first thing you need to know is that God is crazy about you! His love is unlimited and completely unconditional. The four points are an overview or summary of the entire Bible and the first thing you need to know is that God is crazy about you! His love is unlimited and completely unconditional. There is nothing you can do to make God love you any more or less than He does right now. There is nothing you can do to make God love you any more or less than He does right now. There is nothing God wants more than to love and be loved by you. There is nothing God wants more than to love and be loved by you. Bible: Psalm 100v5, John 3v16

9. I have sinned Sadly we have all been separated from God’s love by something the Bible calls SIN. Sadly we have all been separated from God’s love by something the Bible calls SIN. Simply put, SIN is choosing to live for ourselves rather than God. Simply put, SIN is choosing to live for ourselves rather than God. We sin when we ignore God, break His laws and basically do things our own way. We sin when we ignore God, break His laws and basically do things our own way. SIN destroys relationships with friends, with family and with God. SIN destroys relationships with friends, with family and with God. The Bible says that sin ultimately brings death. Bible: Isaiah 59V2, Romans 6v23 The Bible says that sin ultimately brings death. Bible: Isaiah 59V2, Romans 6v23

10. Jesus died for me The third point is probably one of the most well known facts in the history of mankind but is often misunderstood. The third point is probably one of the most well known facts in the history of mankind but is often misunderstood. The key is to realise that the penalty for sin is death. We’ve all sinned and we all deserve to die. But God, who is full of mercy, loved you so much that He sent Jesus to come and die in your place. Jesus died so that we can have eternal life. The key is to realise that the penalty for sin is death. We’ve all sinned and we all deserve to die. But God, who is full of mercy, loved you so much that He sent Jesus to come and die in your place. Jesus died so that we can have eternal life. Bible: 1 John 4v9, Romans 5v8

11. I need to decide to live for God God has done everything He can to demonstrate just how important you are to Him. It is now up to you to decide what you want to do. God has done everything He can to demonstrate just how important you are to Him. It is now up to you to decide what you want to do. God is offering you life in all its fullness for all eternity. All you need to do is accept that you’ve sinned, ask for God’s forgiveness and decide to live the rest of your life only for Him. The choice is yours. God is offering you life in all its fullness for all eternity. All you need to do is accept that you’ve sinned, ask for God’s forgiveness and decide to live the rest of your life only for Him. The choice is yours. Bible: Deuteronomy 30v19, 1 John 1v9

12. If you could choose.. If you could choose 4 symbols which would represent your own life and things you find important. What would you choose? Think about what is important to you Family, Friends, Love …

13. Title: Symbols of my life. Draw 4 symbols to represent your life and think of short ‘snappy’ titles to give each one. E.g. ‘God Loves me’ ! Draw 4 symbols and explain in a couple of sentences how each one can represent your life. ? Think about the ‘rap’. Create your own version of a rap about 4 symbols that influence your life.

14. Plenary Take a moment of reflection to think about how signs and symbols affect your everyday lives. Would anyone like to Would anyone like to share any thoughts and prayers with the rest of the class? Closing Prayer