1. Visions February 22., 2015 1 st Sunday of Lent

2. Prayerpage 8 Doctrine: Lent calls us to grow Leader 1, Leader 2, Reader (Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18)

3. Gospel page 4 Lent – church season that helps us renew our baptismal commitment 4 Parts: Narrator 1, 2, 3, Jesus Discuss Talk questions Read the footnotes in the Bible Gospel Message: What is it? Desert is a place of solitude, reflect on his mission and listen to God Tested and sustain by God to begin his mission Jesus’ Ministry and Mission Ministry – preacher, healer, forgiver of sins, frees people from evil Mission – to bring God’s Kingdom among poor and sick people who think that God wants them to suffer

4. “God Makes a Rainbow Promise to Noah” p. 5 Read p. 5 Read Genesis 9: 8-15 Symbols of Salvation Passage through water symbolizes a change Noah – lives through the flood & begins a new life Israelites - pass through water to escape from slavery in Egypt & begins a new life Jesus – begins his ministry with John’s baptism Us – Baptism our new Christian life

5. “Can You be Convicted of Being a Christian?” p. 6-7 3 GroupsWhat the Church Believes and Teaches Sum up from your reading ways people recognize Christians 1.Ten Commandments page 49 1.First 3 how we treat God, rest how we treat other 2.Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy pages 50-1 1.Treat other with respect and help everyone in any way possible 3.Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching page 51 1.All human life is sacred, we show respect for our creator by taking care of His creation