1. The Parable of Juan and the Fishbowl
The Paschal Mystery Course
(Notes: Slides illustrate “A Parable,” found on pages 89–90 in The Paschal Mystery: Christ’s Mission of Salvation student book, from Saint Mary’s Press.)
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2. (Notes: “Juan was a boy about six years old who lived in Spanish Harlem, in New York City” is the cue for showing this slide.)
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(Notes: “One day when Juan was scavenging, he found a glass bowl covered with grime” is the cue for showing this slide.)

4. (Notes: “After a short time, however, the thrill of discovery began to wear off, and Juan started to get bored” is the cue for showing this slide.)
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5. (Notes: “Once more, however, the wonder and charm of the bowl began to fade for Juan, and he began to lose that special thrill he had felt” is the cue for showing this slide.)
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6. (Notes: “Juan’s feet seemed to fly above the sidewalk as he ran to the store on the corner” is the cue for showing this slide.)
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7. (Notes: “Juan ran to his mother in tears” is the cue for showing this slide.)
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(Notes: “So Juan spent a lot of time wishing he could be a fish” is the cue for showing this slide.)

9. The Lessons of the Parable and the Incarnation
Despite the fact that humanity has sinned, God seeks to be in relationship with humanity.
Jesus Christ is the Revelation of God through whom the mystery and reality of God are made known to us.
Through the Incarnation:
God makes it possible for us to be closer to Him and be in communion with each other.
All humanity comes to know the depth of God’s love for us.
We are saved by being reconciled to God.
Jesus is the model of holiness and teaches us how to be human and sons/daughters of God.