Do Now: How do you picture God? Describe.

Concept: How do I know that God is present in my life?

 God created us to know him.  We are all created by God and for him.  God will always call us to know him & love him.

 Divine Revelation is God making himself known to us.  The “Chosen People” are the Israelites.  Salvation is the forgiveness of sins and the restoration of humanity’s friendship with God.

On loose leaf, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Answers can be found on pages 14 and Define Divine Revelation. 2. Define salvation.

Do Now: What does it mean to take the initiative in forming a friendship?

Concept: When have I specifically seen or realized that God was present in my life?

Do Now: Do you think of yourself as religious? Why or Why not?

Concept: What does being religious mean to you? Faith is the gift from God that enables us to believe in God, to accept all that he has revealed, and to respond with love for God and others.

Polytheism is the belief in many gods. Monotheism is the belief in one God. - Christianity - Judaism - Islam

T he Church - The Church is the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings. Grace – Grace, received at Baptism, is a participation or sharing in God’s life and friendship.

Text page 19 Complete Chapter 1 Assessment #9 – 10 on loose leaf

Do Now: How do I know God is present in my life? Explain

Concept: How did St. Paul call Christians to realize the nearness of God in their lives? – Read pg. 18

Scripture Reading A description of what happened on St. Paul’s first mission found in Acts 9: Acts 11: Acts 14: 1-28

 Read about Saint Paul on page 18.  In bullet form, write down 5 facts about St. Paul This assignment will be graded as a quiz. Each bullet will be worth 20 points.