Spiritual Reflection… Learning to Live Life to the Full

Value: Forgiveness WOW: Absolution TOW: In the news… Task: Write these into your SR booklet and consider what the theme and word of the week mean to you. Learning to Live Life to the Full Brockington College – A Church of England Academy

Value of the week… Forgiveness means the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven. E.g. “He asked for forgiveness when he had done something wrong“. Christians believe that if we ask God for forgiveness, we will be forgiven. Can you think of a time when you have wanted forgiveness for something that you have done? Learning to Live Life to the Full

Word of the week… Absolution means either being released from guilt, obligation, or punishment. To some Christians, including Roman Catholics, absolution may mean to have your sin (wrongful acts) forgiven. Learning to Live Life to the Full

Watch this news bulletin… Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison Learning to Live Life to the Full

Questions to discuss… 1.Could you forgive Oscar? 2.Should people who commit crimes ever be forgiven? 3.Should people be forgiven for their mistakes if they want forgiveness? 4.Should people be punished if they commit terrible crimes? Learning to Live Life to the Full

Time for reflection/prayer… Learning to Live Life to the Full