1. Grade 7: The Story of Jesus Lesson 3.0
V: Blessed be the name of the Lord
R: Now and forever!

2. Memorare Remember, O... that never...
that anyone who… implored … or sought … was left ...
Inspired by …….., I fly ..., O ..., my ...; to thee ..., before ..., sinful O Mother ..., despise ..., but in .. Hear and ... Amen.

3. Unit 3: The Kingdom of God
Role of a King
Christ as OUR King
Protects us from sin
Provides for our needs
Gives us the Sacraments to help maintain peace with God and each other
Acts as Role Model of how to live a life of love, free from sin
Enforces the 10 Commandments and give the Beatitudes
Protect Kingdom
Provide for Citizens
Maintain Peace
Act as Role Model
Make and Enforce Laws

4. To be a king, one must have a kingdom
What, then, is the Kingdom of God?
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5. To be a king, one must have a kingdom
What, then, is the Kingdom of God?
God’s reign of peace, love, and justice
Heaven!
Brought to Earth by...
When God became man in Jesus and came to Earth, he brought Heaven to Earth.

6. The kingdom is established, but not yet perfect
the Church.
The beginning of the Kingdom of God is: ____________
The Church Triumphant
-Those who have died and are in heaven!
The Church Suffering
-Those who have died and are in purgatory
The Church Militant
-Those of us on earth still fighting to get to heaven
When Jesus came to Earth, he established the Church to act as Heaven on Earth--where God lives and is with his people
Once we are part of the Church, we never leave it. Not even after death.

7. All Kingdoms Have Citizens
Members of the Church
We gain citizenship in the Kingdom at ______________
The language of our Kingdom is ________________
Our duty as citizens is to _________________________
The Kingdom will be perfected _____________________
Baptism.
prayer.
to build up the Kingdom.
at the end of time.
Heaven + Earth= 1 Kingdom