Stations of the Cross

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Introduction
Throughout our lifetime, we can pinpoint many personal milestones or
momentous occasions of joy such as birthdays, first day of kindergarten, first
communion, confirmation, graduation, marriage, first job, etc. Some of those
milestones are measurable and require some sort of achievements to attain such as
in confirmation and graduation. A major milestone for the Apostles is during
Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came down upon them and gave them the power
and courage to go and spread the Good News.
In ThiӃu Nhi Thánh ThӇ, we also have some milestones of achievement such
as during our member initiation, division promotion, and eventually spreading our
wings to becoming leaders. This handbook is to aid us in measuring our accomplishments and committing to living
a truly Christian or Christ-like life.
May God Bless you in your journey to achieving the Eucharistic Medallion, the highest of all honors within
ThiӃu Nhi Thánh ThӇ.
How to Use This Workbook
Our journey through ThiӃu Nhi Thánh ThӇ starts with being received as a
member during our initiation when we learn and commit to living a life of
Prayer, Communion, Sacrifice, and Apostleship. A member is received into
a Division within the Organization according to one’s age. Within that
Division, the member will try to complete certain tasks to attain the different Ranks. Once a member has
accomplished enough tasks, then he is eligible to receive a rank badge at the next flag ceremony.
A member can achieve a rank badge for a Division lower than the Division that he is currently in. However, he
cannot achieve a rank badge for a higher Division.
When a member has accomplished a task, the Division Officer will date and sign that task off. When a member
is ready to receive a rank badge, then the Division Officer will tally up the number of tasks accomplished and will
go through the process of Promotion at the next flag ceremony.
The highest honor that any member can achieve is the Eucharistic Medallion. The requirements for this
Medallion are very rigorous and it is our hope that every member can achieve this.
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Ấu Nhi (7-10)
Bible Study
1. Overview of Old Testament
2. God & His Creations
3. Adam & Eve
4. Noah
5. Abraham
6. The 12 Tribes of Israel
7. Joseph
8. Moses
9. Exodus
10. David
Catechism
1. Jesus: The Incarnation
2. Eucharist: Real Presence
3. 10 Commandments
Christian Life
1. Sacred Vestments
2. Sacramentals
3. The Rosary
Phong Trào
1. 4 Khẩu Hiệu
2. 10 Điều Tâm Niệm
3. Ấu Nhi Ca
4. Tân Hành Ca
5. Đồng Phục
6. Bó Hoa Thiêng
7. So Hàng Đội
8. Nghiêm Tập Căn Bản
Skills
1. Semaphore
2. Basic Knots
3. Personal Hygiene
Vietnam
1. Vietnam Geography
2. Danh Xưng
Thiếu Nhi (10-13)
Nghĩa Sĩ (13-16)
Bible Study
1. Overview of New Testament
2. Biblical Geography
3. Matthew
4. Mark
5. Luke
6. John
7. The 12 Apostles
8. Life of Jesus
9. Teachings of Jesus
Bible Study
1. Biblical Timeline
2. Mary
3. Peter
4. Paul
5. Paul’s Missionary Journeys
6. Acts of the Apostle
7. Revelation
Catechism
1. Jesus: The Redemption
2. Holy Communion
3. Venial & Mortal Sins
4. Beatitudes
5. Sacraments
Catechism
1. Jesus: The Passion
2. Jesus: Resurrection & Ascension
3. Eucharist: Whole Christ
4. Gifts of the Holy Spirit
5. 7 Spiritual Mercies
6. 7 Corporal Mercies
7. Mass & Communion
Christian Life
1. First Eucharistic Miracle
2. Church Architecture/Setup
3. Stations of the Cross
4. Sacrifice
Christian Life
1. Liturgical Year
2. Our Lady of Lavang
3. Andrew Dung Lac
4. Apostleship
Phong Trào
1. Thiếu Nhi Ca
2. Các Đội Hình Căn Bản
3. Cách Trình Diện
4. Hệ Thống Đội
5. Thực Hành Khẩu Hiệu
Phong Trào
1. Nghĩa Sĩ Ca
2. Hệ Thống Đoàn
3. Hệ Thống Phong Trào
4. Thực Hành Điều Tâm Niệm
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Samạc Đoàn
Catechism
1. The Holy Trinity
2. Holy Spirit
3. The Mass
Christian Life
1. Eucharistic Adoration
2. Discipleship
3. Hierarchy of the Church
4. Living a Eucharistic Day
Phong Trào
1. Kinh Huynh Trưởng
2. Lịch Sử Phong Trào
3. Nghi Thức Chào Cờ
4. Lừa Thiêng Thánh Thể
5. Hành Trình Đức Tin
6. Ban Điều Hành
7. CCTT ĐS
Skills
1. Tổ Chức Sa Mạc
2. First Aid
Vietnam
1. Vietnamese History
Vietnam
1. Vietnamese Culture
Vietnam
1. Quốc Ca Việt Nam
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Skills
1. Cổng Trại
2. Cột Cờ
3. CPR
Skills
1. Tents
2. Compass & Map
3. Morse Code
4. Dấu Đường
Dự Trưởng (16-19)
Bible Study
1. Salvation History
2. Church History
3. Parables
4. Psalms
5. Proverbs
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Cấp 1 Ấu Nhi
4 items from Thiếu Nhi
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Samạc Đoàn
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Cấp 1
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Cấp 1 Thiếu Nhi
4 items from Nghĩa Sĩ
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Cấp 3
Đội Trưởng
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5 items from Phong Trào
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Cấp 2 of any Ngành
Completed Rank 1
Leadership Training
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Cấp 3 of any 2 Ngành
Cấp 2 of other Ngành
Help lead a Community
Service project
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Cấp 3
Huynh Trưởng
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Bible Study
1. Overview of Old Testament
3. Adam & Eve
4. Noah
5. Abraham
7. Joseph
8. Moses
9. Exodus
10. David
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2. Eucharist: Real Presence
3. 10 Commandments
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So Hàng Đội
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Bible Study
Overview of New Testament
Biblical Geography
Matthew
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John
The 12 Apostles
Life of Jesus
Teachings of Jesus
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Beatitudes
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1. Overview of the Old Testament
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How many books are there in the Old Testament? 46
When was the Old Testament written? 12th to 2nd Century B.C.
What does B.C. stand for? Before Christ
Who wrote the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Old Testament? Moses
What are some other names for the Old Testament? The Hebrew Bible, The Book of Moses,
The Law of Moses, The Tanak, The Book of the Prophets
6. What is a covenant? A solemn promise between God and His people
7. List the five people whom God made a covenant with in the Old Testament.
1. Adam and Eve
4. Moses
2. Noah
5. David
3. Abraham
With the help of a Bible, fill
in the missing books of the
Old Testament on the right
with the list below. Make sure
they are in the correct order.
Amos
Baruch
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Daniel
Esther
Exodus
Haggai
Jeremiah
Job
Joel
Jonah
Joshua
Judith
1 Kings
2 Kings
Micah
Nahum
Numbers
Proverbs
Ruth
Sirach
Song of Songs
Tobit
Zechariah
Zephaniah
The Pentateuch
1. Genesis
2. Exodus
3. Leviticus
4. Numbers
5. Deuteronomy
The Historical Books
1. Joshua
2. Judges
3. Ruth
4. 1 Samuel
5. 2 Samuel
6. 1 Kings
7. 2 Kings
8. 1 Chronicles
The Wisdom Books
1. Job
2. Psalms
3. Proverbs
4. Ecclesiastes
The Prophetic Books
1. Isaiah
2. Jeremiah
3. Lamentations
4. Baruch
5. Ezekiel
6. Daniel
7. Hosea
8. Joel
9. Amos
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2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemia
Tobit
Judith
Esther
1 Maccabbees
2 Maccabbees
5. Song of Songs
6. Wisdom
7. Sirach
10. Obadiah
11. Jonah
12. Micah
13. Nahum
14. Habakkuk
15. Zephaniah
16. Haggai
17. Zechariah
18. Malachi
Activity
Make a little book that lists all the books of the Old Testament. Nicely decorate your personal book of the Old
Testament.
Huynh Trưởng could bring construction paper and markers to help them make the Old Testament.
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Read Genesis 1:1-24
1. Who created the Heavens and the Earth? God
2. How long did it take for God to create the universe? 6 Days
3. What was the condition of the Earth before creation began? “The earth was a formless wasteland, and
darkness covered the abyss.” (Gen 1:1)
4. How did God create the universe? God created just by willing it and by speaking the words (“Let there be…;
Let the…”)
5. How were the three Persons of God present during creation? God the Father was the Creator. God the
Son was the spoken Words. God the Holy Spirit was “the mighty wind” or the “breath of life”.
6. What did God create on each of the days?
Day 1: Day and night
Day 2: Sky and sea
Day 3: Land and vegetation
Day 4: Sun, moon, and stars
Day 5: Birds and fishes
Day 6: Animals and humans
7. What did God do on the seventh day? Everything He created was good, so He rested
8. Why did God create the universe? God created all things for His own glory and for our good because He
wanted to share His love for us.
Activity
Draw what God created on each of the days.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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3. Adam & Eve
Read Genesis 1:26-31,2:15-4:12
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Whose image was man created in? God’s image.
From what did God form Adam? From the clay of the earth
What did God breath into Adam’s nostrils to give him life? The breath of life
From what did God form Eve? From Adam’s rib
What sacrament did God create when God created Eve for Adam? The Sacrament of Marriage.
Why did God create man? God made man to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to
be happy with Him forever in the next.
What kind of will power did God give man? God gave man freedom, free will to make their own decision.
What did God give Adam power to rule over? Over all created things (Birds of the sky, fish of the sea, cattles,
all wild animals, and all creatures that crawl on the ground)
After creating Adam and Eve, where did God place them to live in? In the Garden of Eden
From what tree did God forbid Adam and Eve to eat? The tree of knowledge of Good and Evil
Who tempted Adam and Eve to eat from the forbidden tree? The devil in the form of a serpent.
What knowledge did Adam and Eve gain from eating the forbidden fruit? Their eyes were opened and
they realized that they were naked from committing a sin
What sin did Adam and Eve commit when they listened to the Devil? The sin of Disobedience to God
What were Adam’s punishments? He must now work hard for his food and will eventually die.
What were Eve’s punishments? She must bear pain during childbirth and also will eventually die.
What were the serpent’s punishments? He was banned from all animals, must eat dirt, and must crawl on belly
What were the ultimate punishments of Adam and Eve? Banishment from the Garden of Eden and separation
from God
Who keeps guard of the Garden of Eden? Cherubim and the fiery revolving sword
What is the transmission or passing on of the sin of Adam and Eve called? The Original Sin
Who inherits the Original Sin? All humans born after Adam and Eve except
for Mary, the Mother of God and Jesus.
Who were Adam and Eve’s first two children? Cain and Abel
What were Cain and Abel’s occupations? Cain is a farmer; Abel is a Shepherd
Why did Cain kill Abel? God found favor with Abel’s sacrifice over Cain’s
sacrifice and so Cain killed Abel out of jealousy.
What were all of Cain’s sins? Listening to the Devil which led to being
jealousy of Abel, killing Abel, and lying to God about not knowing what
happened to Abel after he killed him.
What was Cain’s punishment? Banishment from the land he was living in
and became a nomad (a restless wanderer). The soil that Cain farmed would no
longer give produce.
Who did God give Adam and Eve in place of Abel? Seth.
Activity:
Draw what you think paradise or the Garden of Eden looks like.
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4. Noah
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Read Genesis 6:5-22, 7:6-12,17-23, 8:6-21, 9:8-17
1. Who was Noah a descendant of? Of Adam through the line of Seth.
2. What does the name “Noah” mean? In Hebrew, it means “he will bring us relief”
3. Why did God want to destroy the world? Because there were tremendous wickedness and evilness committed
by man on earth and God regretted having made man.
4. How did God decide to destroy man? By sending a great flood to destroy them
and to start over again..
5. Who found favor with God? Noah and his family.
6. Name the three sons of Noah. Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
7. What did God instruct Noah to build and out of what material? God instructed
Noah to build an ark out of gopherwood
8. What was the dimension of the ark? 300 cubits length, 50 cubits width, and 30
cubits height (or 440x73x44 ft, a little larger than a football field and 4 stories high).
9. How many people went into the ark? Who were they? Eight people went into the
ark: Noah and his wife, Noah’s three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth with their
three wives.
10. How did God instruct Noah to save the animals? One male and one female of
every animal (Gen 7:8-9)
11. How long did it rain? Forty days and forty nights.
12. What is significant about the number 40? 40 represents a period of spiritual
reflection and repentance
13. On what mountains did the ark finally come to rest? Mountains of Ararat
14. What did Noah do to see if the waters had lessened on the earth? Name the animal and the outcome.
Animal
Outcome
1. Raven
It flew back and forth until the waters dried off from the earth.
2. Dove
It couldn’t find a place to perch so it returned to him.
3. Dove
The dove was sent out 7 days later and it came back with an olive leaf.
4. Dove
Another 7 days, the dove was sent out and it never came back.
15. What was the first thing that Noah did upon leaving the ark? Noah built an altar and worshipped God.
16. What was God’s response to Noah’s sacrifice? God made a covenant with Noah.
17. What was God’s covenant with Noah? 1. God blessed Noah and his sons and told them to “be fertile and
multiply and fill the earth.” 2. God will never destroy the earth by a flood again.
18. What was the sign given by God for this covenant? A rainbow
19. What does the flood symbolize? Baptism, the washing away of all sins.
20. Instead of “filling the earth” meaning to spread out over the earth like God commanded, what did man do?
Man was filled with pride and arrogance and so they built the tower of Babel attempting to reach to heaven to
“make a name” for themselves.
21. How did God make the people to spread out over the earth as He wanted? God confused the people by making
them babble. By not understand one another, they spread out and formed different nations.
Activity:
Use your imagination to build a scale model of Noah’s Ark.
Huynh Trưởng could bring supplies (construction paper, tape, glue, makers, toothpick, sticks, etc.) to have the
kids do a group project. If time permits, could have them make animals out of clay or Play-do.
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5. Abraham
Read Genesis 12:1-3, 14:17-20, 17:1-22, 18:1-15; 21:1-8, 22:1-19
1. Through which sons of Noah was Abraham the descendant of? Of Shem,
the oldest son of Noah.
2. Who was Abram’s father? Terah
3. Where did Abram come from? From Ur
4. Who was Abram’s wife? Sarai.
5. What couldn’t Sarai have? Sarai was barren; she could not have children.
6. What did God call Abram to do? God called Abram to leave his father’s house and go to a land that God will
show him, which was the land of Canaan.
7. How was Abram connected with the Eucharist through Melchizedek? After a victorious rescue of Lot, his
cousin, Abram met Melchizedek, the king of Salem and the priest of God Most High. Melchizedek brought
out bread and wine to share with Abram and he also blessed Abram.
8. What did Abram give to Melchizedek after he got blessed and how is that tradition still carried on today?
Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he owned. This is called a tithe, which is encouraged of all
faithful to give the Church 10% of what they earn.
9. Who was Abram’s first son and by whom? Ishmael is Abram’s first son by Hagar,
the Egyptian maidservant of Sarai.
10. Describe the different covenants God made with Abram. 1. God promised that
Abram will have descendants as many as the stars in the sky. 2. God will make
Abram the father of a host of nations. God changed Abram’s name to Abraham
and Sarai’s name to Sarah. God’s covenant with Abraham is an everlasting
covenant (meaning it will last forever). By the same time next year, Sarah shall
bear a child for Abraham and he will name him Isaac.
11. What was the sign of the covenant between Abraham and God? Circumcision.
Abraham and his descendants must be circumcised at eight days old.
12. What does “Abraham” mean? “The father is exalted”
13. What does “Sarah” mean? “Princess”
14. What does “Isaac” mean? “ Laughed” Abraham laughed because God said Abraham would have a baby boy
at the old age of 100. Sarah laughed when she heard that she would bear a child at the old age of 90.
15. Many years after the birth of Isaac, how did God test Abraham’s faith? By telling Abraham to sacrifice to God
his only son, Isaac .
16. How did God rescue Isaac? By providing a ram for Abraham to sacrifice in
place of Isaac after God saw thefaith Abraham had in God by his willingness
to offer his only son as a sacrifice.
17. Where did Abraham finally settle in? In Beer-sheba
18. Who did Abraham choose to be the wife of his son, Isaac? Rebekah, the
granddaughter of Abraham’s brother, Nahor.
Points to ponder:
Abraham left everything behind to follow God’s will. He was willing to
sacrifice everything for God. Fill in the box below with things you are willing to sacrifice to follow God.
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Isaac
Esau
Jacob (Israel)*
Leah
Zilpah (Leah’s
maidservant)
Reuben (1)
Simeon (2)
Levi (3) †
Judah (4)
Issachar (9)
Zebulun (10)
Dinah (only
daughter)
Gad (7)
Asher (8)
Ishmael
* Jacob’s name was changed to
Israel after he wrestled with the
angel of God at Peniel.
Rachel
† Moses set apart the entire tribe
of Levi as priests to serve the
Lord. The tribe of Levi did not
get land allotted to them after the
conquest of Canaan.
Joseph (11)
Benjamin (12)
‡ Jacob adopted the two sons of
Joseph, making Joseph the father
of two of Israel’s tribe.
Ephraim ‡
Manasseh ‡
1-12: The number next to the 12
sons of Jacob indicates the birth
order.
Bilhah (Rachel’s
maidservant)
Dan (5)
Naphtali (6)
The Twelve Tribes of Israel
The Catholic Bible Personal
Study Edition 1995
1. Who were Jacob’s parents and grandparents? Parents were
Isaac and Rebekah and grandparents were Abraham and Sarah.
2. Why was Jacob also called Israel? Jacob’s name was changed
to Israel by an angel of God after he wrestled with the
angel of God at Peniel.
3. Who made up the 12 tribes of Israel? The 12 sons of Jacob
(Israel) made up the 12 tribes.
4. Name the 12 tribes of Israel? They were Reuben, Simeon,
Judah, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, Gad, Asher, Dan,
Naphtali, Joseph, & Benjamin.
5. How were the lands divided among the 12 tribes of Israel after
they conquered the Promised Land? Each tribe received a
territory of the promised land with two exceptions. The tribe
of Levi did not receive any land and the two sons of Joseph
each received their own territory.
6. Why did the two sons of Joseph each receive their own
territory? Because Jacob adopted Joseph’s two sons,
Manasseh and Ephraim, making Joseph the father of two
tribes of Israel.
7. Why was land (territory) not given to the tribe of Levi?
Because Moses set apart the entire tribe of Levi as priests
to serve the Lord. As priests, they lived throughout the
Promised Land.
8. After the reign of Solomon, the kingdom was divided in two,
what were the names of those kingdoms and which tribes
belong to them? 1. Kingdom of Judah (Southern Kingdom)
included Judah and Benjamin. 2. Kingdom of Israel
(Northern Kingdom) included the other ten tribes.
9. Which tribe later inhabited Jerusalem? Judah.
10. Label the territory of each tribe on the map on the right.
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Read Genesis 37:1-36, 39:1-23, 41:1-45:28
1. Who were Joseph’s parents? Joseph was the first son of Jacob and Rachel,
Jacob’s favored wife, but was Jacob’s 11th son from all of his four wives.
2. Why did Joseph’s brothers not like him? Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son.
3. What sin did Joseph’s brothers commit against him? Because of their jealousy, the brothers sold Joseph to
Egypt. Then they soaked his tunic in goat’s blood, gave it to their father, Jacob, and lied that Joseph was killed
by a wild beast.
4. What special ability did God give Joseph? The ability to interpret dream.
5. What important dream did Joseph interpret for Pharaoh? Pharaoh’s dream of the seven skinny cows eating up
seven fat cows, which meant that there would be seven years of abundance (good harvest) followed by seven
years of famine all over the land.
6. How did Pharaoh award Joseph for his interpretation? Pharaoh placed Joseph in charge of all the land of
Egypt with only Pharaoh outranking Joseph. Joseph took care of storing food during the years of abundance
for the years of famine.
7. Who were the children of Joseph and what are the meanings of their names? The oldest
son is Manasseh, meaning “God has made me forget entirely the sufferings I endured at
the hands of my familỵ The younger son is Ephraim, meaning “God has made me
fruitful in the land of my affliction”.
8. What brought Joseph’s brothers to Egypt? The famine affected all the lands in that
region and Joseph’sfamily was also affected. They, like people from other countries,
went to Egypt to find food for they heard only Egypt had food available for sale.
9. Who was Joseph’s only full brother (from Jacob and Rachel)? Benjamin
10. How many brothers went to Egypt on the first journey? Ten brothers; Benjamin, the
youngest, stayed home with Jacob.
11. How did Joseph get his brothers to bring Benjamin to Egypt? Joseph pretended to accuse the ten brothers of
being spies and placed them under arrest. For the brothers to prove their innocence, they must bring Benjamin
to Egypt. Simeon was left in custody and the remaining nine brothers returned to Canaan with the provisions
given by Joseph in addition to money secretly replaced in their sacks by Joseph.
12. Why did the brothers not recognize Joseph? Because Joseph spoke through an interpreter and he dressed and
acted like an Egyptian. Pharaoh also gave Joseph an Egyptian name of Zaphenath-paneah.
13. What was Joseph’s final test for the brothers to see if they’ve regretted their past sin against him?
Joseph placed a silver goblet in Benjamin’s bag unbeknownst to him. Joseph then told the brothers that for
stealing the silver goblet, Benjamin must stay in Egypt to be Joseph’s slave.
14. How did the brothers react to the news that Benjamin must stay back as a slave in Egypt? The brothers were
very upset. Judah offered to take the place of Benjamin because Judah told Joseph that Jacob, their father
would die of grief if anything happened to Benjamin because Jacob had already lost Joseph.
15. What was Joseph’s reaction to the brothers’ sincerity towards Benjamin? Joseph cried and revealed
himself to his brothers.
16. To whom did Joseph attribute Joseph being sold to Egypt to? Joseph said it was the work of God. God had
send Joseph to prepare for the famine and to save his family.
17. What did Joseph tell his brothers to do after he revealed his identity? Joseph told his brother to bring his
father and their families to reside in Egypt.
18. What was the name of the land that Pharaoh gave Joseph and his family? The region of Goshen.
19. What did Jacob do before his death? Jacob adopted Joseph’s two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
20. To whom did Jacob give the blessing to? To Ephraim, even though he was the younger brother.
Write in the box all the kind things you can do for your brothers and/or sisters.
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8. Moses
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1. What was Pharaoh’s command during the time of Moses’ birth? He commanded
that all male newborn of the Israelite must be killed.
2. Why did Pharaoh command that killing? Because this is many years after the
death of Joseph and the Israelites were very wealthy and very populated in Egypt.
The Egyptians were afraid that the Israelites might one day be more powerful than them in their own land.
3. From which tribe of Israel did Moses come from? The tribe of Levi
4. How was Moses saved from being killed? His mother placed him in a basket to float down the river to where
Pharaoh’s daughter was bathing. Upon seeing the beautiful baby boy, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted Moses and
unknowingly hired Moses’ mother to be his nurse.
5. As a young man, why did Moses have to fearfully flee from Egypt? Because Moses saw an Egyptian guard
striking a Hebrew under forced labor and Moses killed the guard.
6. Where did Moses run away to? To Midian
7. How did God first appear to Moses and what was Moses doing? Moses was
tending the flock when God appeared to Moses in a burning bush on the mountain
of Horeb.
8. What did God ask Moses to do and why? God asked Moses to go to Pharaoh and
lead God’s people, the Israelites, out of Egypt to “a land flowing with milk and
honey” because God heard his people was afflicted in Egypt.
9. When Moses asked who God is, what did God respond? “I AM who AM”, YHWH (in Hebrew), or Yahweh.
10. What messages to Pharaoh did Moses deliver? 1. Israel is God’s first born son. 2. Israel is called to act as a
priest for all other nations.
11. What did God do when Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go? God sent 10 plagues onto Egypt.
12. Label the 10 plagues of Egypt.
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13. On what day did the angel of God passes over the houses of Israelites, marked with blood of the
lamb, to kill the all first born of the Egyptians? Passover
14. What is significant of the blood of the Lamb? It symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ
through which we are saved and gain eternal life because Christ is known as the Lamb of God.
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Read Exodus 14:10-31. 16:1-15, 17:1-7, 19:1-25, 20:1-17, 32:1-29
1. When did Pharaoh decide to let the Israelites go? After the 10th plague.
2. Why did Pharaoh send his army after the Israelites after he let them go? Pharaoh
changed his mind because he realized that with the leaving of the Israelites, there
wouldn’t be any more cheap labor.
3. At the crossing of what sea did Moses perform the miracle of parting the waters? The Sea of Reeds
(“Red Sea” is the English mis-translation).
4. What does “exodus” mean? A Greek word meaning “going out”
5. When the Israelites were hungry and thirsty in the wilderness, what did God give them?
God rained down bread from heaven called manna and gave them quails as food. God gave
them water from a dry rock in the desert by having Moses use his staff to strike the rock
6. What are the manna and water from the rock types of or what do they symbolize?
The Eucharist. The bread from heaven is a type of the Body of Christ. The water from the
rock is a type of Christ as the rock giving us living water to drink.
7. What covenant did God make at Mount Sinai? If the Israelites obey God’s commandment
and keep His covenant, then the Israelites shall be God’s People.
8. What rules and instructions did God give on Mount Sinai? The 10 Commandments, instructions for building
the Tabernacle, ways to worship, religious laws, social laws and rewards, etc.
9. What was the tabernacle? It was a tent that acted as a portable temple for God to dwell among the people.
10. What was significant about the tabernacle? The tabernacle was a reflection of the temple of heaven.
11. How long was Moses up in the mountain with God? For 40 days and 40 nights.
12. What did the Israelites do during the absence of Moses? They had Aaron build them a golden calf to worship,
a god they knew in Egypt.
13. What is not worshipping the True God, but worshipping false gods called? Idolatry.
14. What did Moses do when he saw the Israelites worshipping the golden calf? Moses was so furious that he
threw the two stone tablets containing the 10 commandments on the ground and smashed it in pieces. Moses
also took the calf and burned it to powder, scattered it upon the water, and made the people drink it. Moses
also had 3,000 idolaters slaughtered.
15. Why did Moses make the tribe of Levi a tribe of priesthood? When Moses saw the people worshipping the
golden calf, Moses asked the people, “Who is on the Lord’s side? Come to me” and the sons of Levi came
over to Moses’ side.
16. How did God travel with the people in the wilderness? As a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.
17. What is the book that follows the book of Exodus in the Old Testament called and why?
Leviticus, meaning “having to do with the Levites.” Leviticus is like an instruction book
to teach the Israelites how to be a holy people and since the tribe of Levi was a tribe of
priesthood, it was named Leviticus.
18. Why did it take the Israelites 40 years to journey from Egypt to the Promised Land when
it should’ve only taken them to journey only 11 days? Because the Israelites failed to
trust that God would keep his promise of giving them the land of Canaan and so God
punished the Israelites by making them wander in the wilderness for 40 years.
19. What else was part of the punishment for the Israelites’ lack of faith in God? All the
people, except for Caleb and Joshua, would not live to enter the Promised Land. That is
why they had to wander in the desert for 40 years for that generation to die and for the
new generation to form.
20. Why were Caleb and Joshua exempted from the punishment? Because only they had faith in God.
21. Except for Joshua and Caleb, who was still alive before the crossing of the river Jordan into the Promised
Land? Moses, but he shared the same fate as the older generation. Moses died before they entered the PL.
22. What is the name of the book of a new set of laws written by Moses before his death for the next generation of
Israelites called? The Book of Deuteronomy, meaning “Second Law”.
23. Who finally led the Israelites into the Promised Land? Joshua, Moses’ successor as leader of Israel.
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10. David
Read 1Samuel 16:1-13, 17:32-51, 18:6-9, 2Sam 6:1-19, 7:1-17, 11:1-26, 12:1-25
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What city was David from? What does it mean? Bethlehem, which means “House of Bread”
Who was David’s father? Jesse
Which house of Israel was David from? The House of Ephraim
Who did God send to anoint David? The Prophet Samuel
Who was the first king of Israel before David? Saul
Why did the first king’s son not succeed him to the thrown, instead the kingship was given to David?
Because King Saul disobeyed God and thus fell out of favor with God.
What reprimand did Samuel say to Saul? “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice” (1Sm:15:22)
Describe the stature of David and on what instrument was David skillful in.. David was the youngest son of
Jesse, the youngest of eight brothers. David was a handsome, young shepherd and skillful in playing the harp.
Why did God choose David out of all the sons of Jesse? Because David was a man after God’s own heart.
To whom did David play his harp? Why? David played his harp for King Saul because the sound of the harp
helped drove away the evil spirit that was tormenting Saul.
How did David win the battle against the giant Philistine, Goliath? With a
smooth stone and his sling, David strucked Goliath on the forehead. Goliath
fell down and David used Goliath’s own sword and cut off his head.
Who became David’s best friend? Jonathan, the son of King Saul
Why was Saul jealous of David? David was successful with every battle
and the people started to love and praise David more. Saul was also afraid
of losing his crown to David.
When David became king, what was David’s accomplishment for God?
David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
What was the capital city of David’s kingdom, which was also known as the City of David? Jerusalem.
What was the ultimate covenant God made with David? ”Your throne shall be established for ever.” Which
means that the dynasty of David would never end.
What was the name of the time period that David was king of the Israelites? It was known as the beginning of
the Golden Age for the Israelites because there was much peace and prosperity and the 12 tribes were united.
What was the sin of David? For sending Uriah to the frontline to be killed because David wanted to marry
Uriah’s wife, Bathseba.
What did David do when he realized his great sin? David repented and asked for God’s forgiveness.
Who inherited David’s kingdom? Solomon
Who were the parents of Solomon? David and Bathseba.
Part of what book in the Old Testament was attributed to David? Psalms
What characteristic was well known about King Solomon? Solomon was well known for his wisdom.
What was significant about the kingdom of Israel during the reign of the first three kings? The kingdom of
Israel was united and prospered.
Activity:
Make a scale model of the Ark of the Covenant or the Temple of Jerusalem.
Huynh Trưởng should bring some construction materials.
The Ark of the Covenant was composed of two main parts: the Mercy Seat with its two cherubim (Angels) at each end of the Ark,
and the Ark (chest or box) itself, upon which sat the Mercy Seat.
The dimensions of the Ark of the Covenant were 1 1/2 cubits in width and height and 2 1/2 cubits in length (Ex. 25:10-11). [Note:
A cubit is approximately 1 1/2 feet.] So the Ark of the covenant was 2 1/4 feet in height and width and 3 3/4 feet in length. There was a
crown around its top and four rings at each end of the Ark. Staves were put through the rings to carry it (Ex. 25:13-15). No one was
allowed to touch the Ark of the Covenant, for the penalty was death.
The Mercy Seat was constructed of pure gold (Ex. 25:17, 17-21). This Mercy Seat with its two cherubim at each end sat atop the
Ark. The two cherubim were made of solid gold and they faced each other with their wings overshadowing the Mercy Seat (Ex. 25:1820). The cherubim’s attention was focused on the cloud that dwelled in their midst.
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1. Did God abandon man after Adam fell into sin? God did not abandon man after
Adam fell into sin, but promised to send into the world a Savior to free man from
his sins and to reopen to him the gates of heaven.
2. Who is the Savior of all men? The Savior of all men is Jesus Christ.
3. What is the chief teaching of the Catholic Church about Jesus Christ? The chief
teaching of the Catholic Church about Jesus Christ is that He is God made man.
4. Why is Jesus Christ God? Jesus Christ is God because He is the only Son of God,
having the same divine nature as His Father.
5. Why is Jesus Christ man? Jesus Christ is man because He is the Son of the Blessed
Virgin Mary and has a body and soul like ours.
6. Is Jesus Christ more than one Person? No, Jesus Christ is only one Person; and that Person is the second
Person of the Blessed Trinity.
7. How many natures does Jesus Christ have? Jesus Christ has two natures: the nature of God and the nature
of man.
8. Was the Son of God always man? The son of God was not always man, but
became man at the time of the Incarnation.
9. What is meant by the Incarnation? By the Incarnation is meant that the Son of
God, retaining His divine nature, took to Himself a human nature, that is, a body
and soul like ours.
10. How was the Son of God made man? The Son of God was conceived and made
man by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
11. When was the Son of God conceived and made man? The Son of God was
conceived and made man on Annunciation Day, the day on which the Angel
Gabriel announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she was to be the Mother of God.
12. Is Saint Joseph the father of Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ had no human father, but
Saint Joseph was the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the guardian, or foster father, of Christ.
13. When was Christ born? Christ was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Christmas Day, in Bethlehem, more
than two thousand years ago.
Baltimore Catechism
Draw your family and write down how your family can be like the Holy Family
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2. Eucharist: The Real Presence
1. What is the Holy Eucharist? It is a sacrament, a sacrifice, and a memorial. In the
Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is
contained, offered, and received. I am the living bread that has come down from
heaven. If anyone eat of this bread he shall live forever. (John 6:51-52)
2. When did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist? At the Last Supper, the night before
He died.
3. How did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist? He took bread, blessed and broke it,
and giving it to His apostles, said: "Take and eat; this is My body"; then He took a
cup of wine, blessed it, and giving it to them, said: "All of you drink of this; for this is
My blood of the new covenant which is being shed for many unto the forgiveness of sins"; finally, He gave His
apostles the commission: "Do this in remembrance of Me." (Luke 22:19-20)
4. Who were present when Our Lord instituted the Holy Eucharist? The apostles were present. Now when the
evening arrived, he came with the Twelve. (Mark 14:17)
5. What happened when Our Lord said: "This is My body . . . this is My blood"? The entire substance of the
bread changes into His body; and the entire substance of the wine changes into His blood.
6. What remains of the substance of the bread and wine had been changed into Our Lord's
body and blood? Only the appearances of bread and wine remains.
7. What do we mean by the appearances of bread and wine? Their color, taste, weight, shape,
and whatever else appears to the senses the same before and after the change.
8. What is the change of the entire substance of the bread and wine into the body and blood of
Christ called? Transubstantiation.
9. After consecrations, how much of Jesus Christ is contained in the bread and the wine?
Jesus Christ is whole and entire in each and every particle of the bread and in each and
every drop of the wine.
10. How was Our Lord able to change bread and wine into His body and blood? By His
almighty power. All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (Matthew 28:18)
11. Does this change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ continue to be made
in the Church? Yes, it continues to be made in the Church by Jesus Christ, through the
ministry of His priests.
12. When did Christ give His priests the power to change bread and wine into His body and blood? When He
made the apostles priests at the Last Supper by saying to them: "Do this in remembrance of Me."
13. How do priests exercise their power to change bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ? By repeating
at the Consecration of the Mass the words of Christ: "This is My Body ... this is My blood."
14. Why does Christ give us His own body and blood in the Holy Eucharist? 1) to be offered as a sacrifice
commemorating and renewing for all time the sacrifice of the cross; 2) to be received by the faithful in Holy
Communion; 3) to remain forever on our altars as the proof of His love for us, and to be worshiped by us.
The Baltimore Catechism
Activity:
Next time you attend mass, pay attention to what the priest says during the consecration of the Holy Eucharist.
Write down what the priests says in the box below.
…the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given
thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the
same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do
this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the
cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”
Paul: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
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3. The Ten Commandments
Read Exodus 20:1-17
1. What is another name for the Ten Commandments? The Decalogue. Decameans ten. –Logue means words.
2. To whom did God give the 10 Commandments to? God gave the 10
commandments directly to Moses for the whole nation of Israel and eventually
to the whole human race.
3. On what mountain was the 10 commandments given? The
Identify the sins against the commandments
6 Having sinful curiosity.
mountain of God, Mount Sinai.
1 Believing in superstition: palm reading, fortune
4. What is significant about this mountain and the mountain
telling, calling on spirits (playing the Ouiji board)...
where God first appeared to Moses in the burning bush? It
2 Calling on God to bear witness to a lie.
is the very same mountain.
2 Not treating God’s name with reverence: calling
5. On what did God write the 10 commandments? On two
out God’s name in surprise or in anger, cursing, etc.
stone tablets.
10 Envying other’s successes.
8 Breaking a promise to keep a secret.
6. Where are these stone tablets contained in? In the Ark of
1 Thinking that I can gain eternal life on my own
the Covenant. The Ark is an ornate box that acts as God’s
without God’s help.
throne on earth, a shadow of God’s throne in heaven.
7 Stealing and cheating.
7. Where is the Ark of the Covenant now? It was hidden by
4 Disobeying, disrespecting, and being unkind to our
the prophet Jeremiah from the Babylon invasion and as
parents, our grandparents, and our superiors.
story said the Ark would not be found until all the people of
5 Committing murder.
8 Without sufficient reason, we start believing
Israel were brought back together.
something bad about another’s character.
8. Name the 10 commandments?
1. I am the Lord, your God, you shall have no other gods
before Me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in
vain.
3. Remember the Lord’s day to keep it holy.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
9. How are we to understand the first commandment? We can
only worship God and God alone.
10. How do we worship God? We worship God by acts of faith,
hope, and charity, and by adoring Him and praying to Him.
11. What is the Lord’s Day? The Lord’s Day is Sunday
because Christ rose from the dead on Sunday.
12. These commandments sum up into two greatest
commandments. What are they? 1. You shall love the
Lord, your God, with your whole heart, your whole soul,
your whole mind, and your whole strength..2. You shall
love your neighbor as yourself.
13. What must we do to love God, our neighbor, and ourselves?
To love God, our neighbor, and ourselves we must keep the
commandments of God and of the Church, and perform the
spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
5 Committing suicide
1 Taking part in non-Catholic worship
2 Mistreating sacred persons, places, or things:
stepping on holy crosses, defacing furnishing in
church, etc.
10 Wanting what other people have.
8 Without good reason, we tell other people of
another’s hidden faults.
5 Getting drunk, overeating, trying to vomit to lose
weight, etc.
7 Damaging other’s property.
8 Lying to injure the good name of another.
1 Falling into despair and not trusting God to help
save my soul.
3 Skipping Sunday Mass for no good reason:
watching football, because of laziness, etc.
5 Setting bad examples
6 Not being pure and modest in our thoughts, our
behavior, and our words.
6 Dressing immodestly with bad intentions.
5 Getting into fight, driving recklessly, and taking
revenge.
6 Reading bad books and watching bad movies.
1 Not caring to participate during Sunday mass while
engaging in distractions: daydreaming, talking,
eating, etc during mass.
7 Keeping things that belong to others without their
permission.
9 Having unclean thoughts and desire.
7 Accepting bribes.
1 Hating God.
5 Not taking proper care of our own spiritual and
bodily well being and that of our neighbor.
8 Talking bad about other people
Note: Some might have more than one answers.
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1. Sacred Vestments
1. What are sacred vestments? Sacred vestments are clothing worn by members of the clergy while performing
ceremonies of services of the Church.
2. Who gets to wear the sacred vestments? Members of the clergy: Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.
3. Give 6 examples when sacred vestments are worn.
1. Celebration of the Mass
4. Adorations
2. Administration of the Sacraments
5. Blessings
3. Processions
6. Public services of prayer
4. What are the basic sacred vestments? Alb, Cincture, Stole, Chasuble, Surplice, Humeral Veil, Dalmatic,
Cope, Mitre
5. What is the reason for liturgical colors? Liturgical colors are colors permitted by the Church to be used in
the sacred vestments for different liturgical season and celebration. Each color has different meanings and
symbolisms.
6. List the four main liturgical colors, give it’s meaning, and when it is used.
Color
Meaning
Mass Celebration
Sundays; Feasts of our Lord (Easter, Christmas)
White
Purity, Innocence, Glory
Feasts of our Blessed Mother (Assumption, Annunciation)
Feasts of all Saints (not martyrs)
Red
Green
Purple
Holy Spirit, Sacrifice
Growth, Hope
Sorrow, Penance
Pentecost
Feasts of Martyred Saints
Ordinary Time
Advent
Lent
Identify the different vestments below.
(Albs, Chasubles, Cincture, Cope, Dalmatic, Humeral Veil, Mitre, Stole, Surplice)
Albs
Áo Trắng Dài, Áo Anba
Chasubles
Áo Lễ
Mitre
Mũ Giám Mục
Cincture
Dây Lưng
Stole
Dây Stôla
Surplice
Áo Các Phép
Humeral Veil
Khăn Choàng
Cope
Áo Khoác
Dalmatic
Áo Phó Tế
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1. What are Sacramentals? Sacramentals are sacred signs instituted by the Church to
excite good thoughts and to increase our devotion.
2. What do Sacramentals help us to prepare for? For the Sacraments. Sacramentals
also make us aware of and help us respond to God’s loving presence in our lives.
3. What are the different types of Sacramentals? Blessings, prayers, and certain holy
objects.
4. Of the different types of Sacramentals, what is the most important? Blessings
5. What are some examples of sacramental blessings? Blessings of people, meals,
objects (home, boat, animals, etc.)
6. What do blessings remind us to do? Every blessing reminds us to praise God for his
gifts and for us to use the gifts wisely and in the spirit of a good Christian.
7. How do the Sacramentals excite good thoughs? By recalling to our minds some
special reason for doing good and avoiding evil; especially by reminding us of some
holy person, event, or thing through which blessings have come to us.
8. How do Sacramentals increase devotion? By fixing our minds on particular virtues
and by helping us to understand and to desire them.
9. Why does the Church use Sacramentals? The Church uses Sacramentals to teach the
faithful of every class the truths of religion, which they may learn as well by their sight as by their hearing; for
God wishes us to learn His laws by every possible means, by every power of soul and body.
10. What is the chief Sacramental used in the Church? It is the sign of the cross.
11. How do we make the sign of the cross? By putting the right hand to the forehead, then on the breast, and then
to the left and right shoulders, saying, “In the name of the Father (forehead), and of the Son
(breast) and of the Holy (left shoulder) Spirit (right shoulder), Amen.”
12. Why do we make the sign of the cross? To show that we are Christians and to profess our
belief in the chief mysteries of our religion.
13. How is the sign of the cross a profession of faith in the chief mysteries of our religion?
Because it expresses the mysteries of the Unity and Trinity of God and of the Incarnation
and death of our Lord.
14. How does the sign of the cross express the mystery of the Unity and Trinity of God? The
words, “In the name,” express the Unity of God; the words that follow, “of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” express the mystery of the Trinity.
15. How does the sign of the cross express the mystery of the Incarnation and death of our Lord?
The sign of the cross expresses the mystery of the Incarnation by reminding us that the Son
of God, having become man, suffered death on the cross.
16. What sacramental is frequently used for blessings? Holy water.
17. What is holy water? Holy water is water blessed by the priest with solemn prayer to beg
God's blessing on
18. Are there other Sacramentals besides the sign of the cross and holy water? Beside the sign
of the cross and holy water there are many other Sacramentals, such as blessed candles,
ashes, palms, crucifixes, images of the Blessed Virgin and of the saints, rosaries, and
scapulars.
19. What is the difference between a cross and a crucifix? A cross has no figure on it and a
crucifix has a figure of Our Lord. The word crucifix means fixed or nailed to the cross.
20. What do the letters I. N. R. I. over the crucifix mean? The letters I. N. R. I. over the crucifix
are the first letters of four Latin words that mean Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. Our Lord did say He
was king of the Jews, but He also said that He was not their temporal or earthly king, but their spiritual and
heavenly king.
Baltimore Catechism; Faith First
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3. The Rosary
1. What is the Rosary? It is a form of prayer in which we say a certain number of Our Fathers
and Hail Mary's, meditating or thinking for a short time on some particular event in the life
of Our Lord. The string of beads on which these prayers are said is called a Rosary. The
ordinary beads are of five decades.
2. What are the events in the life of Our Lord called? Mysteries of the Rosary.
3. Who taught the use of the Rosary in its present form? St. Dominic taught the use of the
Rosary in its present form. By it he instructed his hearers in the chief truths of our holy religion and
converted many to the true faith.
4. How do we say the Rosary, or beads? We bless ourselves
with the cross, then say the Apostles' Creed and the Our
Father on the first large bead, then the Hail Mary on each
of the three small beads, and then Glory be to the Father,
etc. Then we mention the first mystery and say an Our
Father on the large bead and a Hail Mary on each small
bead of the ten that follow. At the end of every decade,
we say a Glory be to the Father; etc. Then we mention
the next mystery and do as before, until the end.
5. How many mysteries of the Rosary are there? There are
twenty mysteries of the Rosary arranged in the order in
which these events occurred in the life of Our Lord, and
divided into five joyful, five sorrowful, five glorious and
five luminous mysteries.
6. To whom did Mary, the Queen of the Holy Rosary, reveal the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary?
To the three children of Fatima: Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco.
7. What are some of the benefits of praying the Rosary? 1) The person praying gets enriched by the fruits. 2)
Obtain peace for the world. 3) Conversion of sinners and of Russia.
8. Who introduced the Luminous Mysteries? Pope John Paul II.
9. Why was the Luminous Mysteries introduced? So that we can contemplate on the important parts of Christ’s
Public Life in addition to the contemplation on His Childhood, Sufferings, and Risen Life offered by
the traditional Mysteries.
Complete the chart below.
Division
Mysteries
Joyful
Sorrowful
Glorious
Luminous
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The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary.
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth.
The Birth of Jesus.
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
Finding Jesus in the Temple.
Agony of Jesus in the Garden.
Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar.
Jesus is Crowned With Thorns.
Jesus Carries His Cross.
The Crucifixion of Jesus.
The Resurrection of Jesus.
The Ascension of Jesus.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven.
The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.
The Manifestation of Jesus at The Wedding at Cana.
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
The Transfiguration of Jesus.
The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist.
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Days Recited & Exceptions
Mondays and Saturdays (except during
Lent), and Sundays from Advent to Lent.
Tuesdays and Fridays, and every day
from Ash Wednesday until Easter.
Wednesdays (except during Lent), and
Sundays from Easter to Advent.
Thursdays (except during Lent)
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1. What are the four Mottos (khẩu hiệu) of Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể?
3. Hy Sinh (Sacrifice)
1. Cầu Nguyện (Prayer)
2. Rước Lễ (Communion)
4. Làm Tông Đồ (Apostleship)
2. Who are perfect examples of upholding all four Mottos? The Saints
3. When we salute, what do the fingers represent? The four fingers represent the four mottos, the thumb
represent that we try our hardest to uphold those Mottos
4. What is the proper way to salute? At attention (thế nghiêm), right hand at shoulder length, four fingers
pointing up, thumb in palm of hand
5. When do we salute? To a higher authority (Cha Tuyên Úy, Trợ Úy, Trợ Tá, Huynh Trưởng, etc.), To the flag
Activity:
Draw what you think each of the mottos represents in the following boxes.
Cầu Nguyện
Hy Sinh
Rước Lễ
Làm Tông Đồ
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1. Thiếu Nhi mỗi sáng
dâng ngày ,
Điểm tô đời sống hương bay
nguyện cầu .
2. Thiếu Nhi
Thánh Thể nhiệm mầu,
Tôn sùng
rước lễ nhà chầu viếng thăm.
3. Thiếu Nhi
Thánh Giá Chúa nằm,
Nhìn lên phấn khởi chuyên cần
hy sinh
.
4. Thiếu Nhi
nhờ Mẹ đinh ninh,
Quyết làm gương sáng xứng danh
tông đồ .
5. Thiếu Nhi mọi việc nhỏ to,
Tinh thần
vâng phục chuyên lo đậm đà.
6. Thiếu Nhi đầm thắm
nết na ,
Nói năng hành động nõn nà
trắng trong .
7. Thiếu Nhi
bác ái một lòng,
Tim luôn quảng đại mới mong
giúp người
8. Thiếu Nhi
ngay thẳng
trọn đời,
Nói làm đúng mực người người
tin yêu
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9. Thiếu Nhi dù khó
trăm chiều
,
Chu toàn
bổn phận mọi điều chăm chuyên.
10. Thiếu Nhi thực hiện
hoa thiêng ,
Chép ghi mỗi tối cộng biên mỗi tuần.
1.
Morning day to offer anew,
Of daily prayer in incense hue.
2. At duty to honor, venerate,
In Communion , Adoration awaits.
3. On the laden cross does He entice,
To encourage the need of sacrifice .
4. For reliance on Mother we seek no fame,
But of worthy Discipleship in honored name.
5. Every act big or small,
Submit obedience , hard work, no stall.
6. Warm and sweet in moral ways ,
Of word and deed like sunshine rays.
7.
Charity love dwell in our hearts,
Go distance to search in aid , restart.
8. A straight path complete to end,
Earn trust and love one can depend.
9. If facing hard times along the trail,
Give all your best nothing will fail.
10. Spiritual fruits we can obtain,
Keep noting each rhyme all may pertain.
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Recite all 10 Điều Luật to your Ngành Trưởng.
Ngành Trưởng can let 2-3 kids recite at a time to you or to another Huynh Trưởng helping you out.
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Đoàn em
Mầm mạ non xanh tươi
NGOAN ngoãn
Ấu Nhi
Nguyện bền chí
Theo gương Chúa Giêsu
Tuổi thơ
Dưới bóng cờ
Mang Chúa
Seedling 4
Bring God 9
Childhood 7
Under the shadows 8
Follow the steps of Jesus 6
Obedience 3
Green young saplings 2
Strong-minded 5
Our group 1
Sing Ấu Nhi Ca to your Ngành Trưởng.
Ngành Trưởng can let 2-3 kids at a time sing to you or to another Huynh Trưởng helping you out.
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Giai đoạn mới
Giáo Hội
Quê Hương
Trang bị
Dũng mạnh
Tinh thần mới
Hăng hái
Thế hệ
Nguồn sống
Chan hòa
Lý tưởng
Quyết tâm
Thánh hóa môi trường
Khả năng phi thường
Bầu khí
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Generation 8
Role model 11
Whole heartedly 12
New era 1
New spirit 6
Livelihood 9
The Church 2
Environment 15
Motherland 3
Prepare 4
Bless our surroundings 13
Extraordinary capabilities 14
Enthusiastic 7
Harmonious 10
Courageous 5
Sing Thiếu Nhi Tân Hành Ca to your Ngành Trưởng.
Ngành Trưởng can let 2-3 kids at a time sing to you or to
another Huynh Trưởng helping you out.
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5. Đồng Phục
Label the following articles of
clothing.
 Áo Thiếu Nhi
 Băng Hiệu Thiếu Nhi
 Cấp Hiệu
 Cầu Vai
 Giày Bata
 Huy Hiệu Đoàn
 Huy Hiệu Miền
 Khăn Quàng
 Phù Hiệu Thiếu Nhi
 Quần Tây
1. What is the official color of
Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể uniform
pants? Navy Blue
2. What is the official color of
Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể uniform
shirt? White
3. What shoes are allowed to be
worn as an official Thiếu Nhi
Thánh Thể uniform? Closed
toe, soft soled shoes
4. When should official Thiếu
Nhi Thánh Thể uniforms be
worn? Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể
flag ceremonies,processions,
TNTT gatherings, TNTT
mass celebrations
5. Demonstrate how to correctly
tie a kneckerchief.
Khăn Quàng
Cầu Vai
Huy Hiệu Miền
Huy Hiệu Đoàn
Cấp Hiệu
Băng Hiệu Thiếu Nhi
Áo Thiếu Nhi
Phù Hiệu Thiếu Nhi
Quần Tây
Giày Bata
Identify each of the following
Neckerchief.
Ấu Nhi
Thiếu Nhi
Nghĩa Sĩ
Hiệp Sĩ
Huynh Trưởng
Huấn Luyện Viên
Trợ Tá
Trợ Uý
Tuyên Uý
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Which Điều Luật Thiếu Nhi requires you to complete a Bó Hoa Thiêng (Spiritual Bouquet)? 10
How often should you tally up your Bó Hoa Thiêng? Once a week
When should you turn in your Bó Hoa Thiêng to your Huynh Trưởng? Once a month before Chào Cờ
What are the four basic categories in a Bó Hoa Thiêng? Cầu Nguyện, Rước Lễ, Hy Sinh, Làm Việc Tông Đồ
và Bác Ái
5. Besides turning in your Bó Hoa Thiêng, what should you strive to do every month with your Bó Hoa Thiêng?
Improve on the overall totals by at least 1 or 2 points
6. Identify the category that best describes each of the works below with:
C for Cầu Nguyện
R for Rước Lễ
H for Hy Sinh
T for Làm Tông Đồ.
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Night Prayer
Going to Confession
Praying the Rosary
Receiving the Eucharist
Visit Nursing Homes
Donating to a Charity
Cleaning up Your Room
Praying before Meals
Celebrating Mass
Reading the Bible
Helping Others with Homework
Doing Chores
Passing Food
Praying with the Family
Eucharistic Adoration
Praying for a Deceased
Công việc
Chủ Nhật
Thứ Hai
Thứ Ba
Thứ Tư
Thứ Năm
Thứ Sáu
Thứ Bảy
Tasks
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Cầu Nguyện † Prayer
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Dâng Ngày – Morning Prayer
Dâng Đêm – Night Prayer
Chầu Thánh Thể – Eucharistic Adoration
Thánh Lễ – Mass
Lần Hạt Mân Côi – Rosary
Suy Niệm Thánh Kinh – Bible Reflection
 Cách Khác – Other
Rước Lễ † Receive Communion
 Cụ Thể – Physically
 Thiêng Liêng – Spiritually
Hy Sinh † Sacrifice
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Vâng Lời – Listen / Obey
Công Tác/ Bổn Phận – Chores
Giúp Đỡ Kẻ Khác – Helping Others
Ăn Chay/Kiêng Thịt – Fasting/Abstinence
Làm Việc Tông Đồ & Bác Ái
Apostolic & Charity Activities
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Giúp Lễ – Altar services
Đọc Sách Thánh – Scripture Reading
Ca Đoàn – Choir
Viếng Nhà Dưỡng Lão – Visit Nursing Homes
Phân Phát Thức Ăn – Food Service
Ủng Hộ – Donation
Tổng số
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1. How does a team leader (đội trưởng) line up a team (thủ hiệu so hàng đội)? Call the name of the team, stand
at attention, right arm and hand straight out in front with right palm turned to the left
2. What command does a team leader say when lining up a team (khẩu hiệu so hang đội)? “(Name of team), nhìn
trước thẳng”
3. What does the first person in line do? Stand at attention, raise right arm and hand straight up in the air with
palm facing left
4. What does each team member behind the first team member do? Stand at attention, placing right hand on top
of the right shoulder of the member directly in front of him.
5. Where does the assistant team leader (đội phó) stand? At the end of the line
6. What does the team leader do after his team is all lined up? Lower his arm, stand at attention saying “Thôi”,
then stand at ease saying “Nghỉ” with left foot shoulder length out and right hand closed above head; then calls
out the teams name while placing them at attention, the team responds with their team motto.
7. What is the motto (châm ngôn) for Ấu Nhi? Ngoan (Obedience)
8. What is the motto (châm ngôn) for Thiếu Nhi? Hy Sinh (Sacrifice)
9. What is the motto (châm ngôn) for Nghĩa Sĩ? Chinh Phục (Conquest)
10. What is the motto (châm ngôn) for Huynh Trưởng? Phụng Sự (Service)
Demonstrate to your Huynh Trưởng how to correctly line up a team with and without a flag (so hàng đội).
Ấu Nhi
Gabriel - Truyền Tin
Micae - Chiến Thắng
Kerubim - Xót Mến
Seraphim - Mến Chúa
Rafael - Yêu Người
Uriel - Chiếu Sáng
Jofiel - Xinh Tươi
Jophkiel - Thanh Sạch
Chamael - Chung Kiên
Zadkiel – Công Chính
Thiếu Nhi
Anê Thành - Trung Trinh
Gôretti - Trong Trắng
Mátta - Phục Vụ
Vêrônica - Mến Chúa
Bảo Tịnh - Gương Mẫu
Tôma Thiện - Hào Hùng
Mattêu Gẫm - Bác Ái
Micae Hy - Trung Tín
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Nghĩa Sĩ
Cana - Có Chúa
Damás - Bừng Sáng
Galilêa - Truyền Giáo
Gôlgôtha - Hiển Thân
8. Các Thế Nghiêm Tập Căn Bản
Demonstrate to your Huynh Trưởng each of the positions below.
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2.
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At ease (Thế nghỉ)
At attention (Thế nghiêm)
Right and left turns (Thế quay)
About face (Đàng sau quay)
Left and right steps (Bên trái phải bước)
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1. What could be used in case you do not have access to flags? Sticks, your arm
2. When do you use semaphore? When one group is separated from another group by a far distance and cannot
be heard.
Be able to decipher a phrase within five minutes.
Huynh Trưởng could use one of the following phrases.
1. Phong Trao Thieu Nhi Thanh The
2. Doan Anre Dung Lac Lavang
3. God is good all the time
4. We remember. We celebrate. We believe.
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Bowline (Nút Ghế Đơn)
Clove hitch (Nút Thuyền Chài)
Sheepshank (Nút Chân Cừu)
Sheetbend (Nút Thợ Dệt)
Slip knot (Nút Thằng lằng)
Square knot (Nút Dẹt)
Taut line hitch (Nút Tăng Lều)
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Name of Knot: Square Knot aka Reef Knot
Used for: Tying two pieces of string together. Not a
long term or secure knot (will slip with high stress).
Used in tying bandages, parcels.
Name of Knot: Slip Knot aka Running Knot or Noose
Used for: Attaching a line to an object and allowing
the free end of the line to tighten with tension applied.
Binding one end of a rope to the middle of another.
Name of Knot: Clove Hitch
Used for: Tying a rope tightly to a pole or similar
object. Used most effectively as a crossing knot with a
load in each direction to give tension.
Name of Knot: Sheet Bend aka Weaver’s Knot
Used for: Joining two ropes especially ropes of
different sizes. Reliable under heavy load.
Name of Knot: Bowline and Bowline on a Bight
Used for: Also known as the rescue knot used in
rescue harnesses. Universal fixed end loop. Will never
slip or jam.
Name of Knot: Taut Line Hitch
Used for: When the tension on the line may need to be
increased or decreased—as when securing tent lines or
securing a load in a truck bed.
Name of Knot: Sheepshank
Used for: Shortening a rope, to protect a damaged
section of a rope. Knot remains secure under tension.
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1. Why should I brush my teeth morning and night? To remove all the germs in my mouth so that I can have a
beautiful smile with white teeth and a clean mouth with good breath.
2. Besides brushing your teeth morning and night, when else is it recommended to have your teeth brushed?
After meals.
3. When should you wash your hands? Before and after meals and after using the restroom.
4. Identify the actions of personal hygiene below.
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Hand washing
Task
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Brush
teeth in the
morning
Bathing
Wash face
Brush hair
Get
dressed
Hair Brushing
Wash
hands
after going
potty
Use tissue
to blow
nose
Take a
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Teeth Brushing
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Wed
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Fri
Sat
Sun
1. What letter of the alphabet is Vietnam often likened to? The letter “S”
2. Name the three main regions of Vietnam and their main cities? Hà Nội City in the North (Miền Bắc), the city
of Huế Centrally (Miền Trung), and Ho Chi Minh City (Sài Gòn) in the South (Miền Nam).
3. What was Ho Chi Minh City formerly named and is still used by the Vietnamese living in exile? Saigon
4. In what continent is Vietnam in? Asia
5. In what peninsula is Vietnam located? Vietnam is located in the southeastern extremity of the Indochinese
peninsula.
6. What is the area of Vietnam? 331,688 square kilometers
7. What is the distance from north to south? 1,650 kilometers
8. What is the width of the narrowest part? 50 kilometers
9. What borders Vietnam? China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, Gulf of Tonkin to the east and
north east, South China Sea to the southeast, and Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.
10. What is the capital city of Vietnam? Ha Noi in the North
11. Name the geographic coordinates of Vietnam: 16º00 N, 108º00E
12. Describe the physiography of Vietnam? Vietnam has tropical lowlands, hills, densely forested highlands, and
level land.
13. What mountain runs along central Vietnam? Giai Truong Son (the Chain Mountain)
14. Label the major cities and the border on the
map of Vietnam: Hồ Chí Minh City, Huế,
Ha Nội, China, Gulf of Tonkin, Laos,
China
Cambodia, Gulf of Thailand, South China
Sea.
Hà Nội
Laos
Gulf of Tonkin
Huế
Cambodia
Ho Chí
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Gulf of
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Great
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Great
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Great
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Great
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Grandmother
Great
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Great
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Wife
Older Brother
Father
Mother
Older Brother
Wife
Bác
Bác
Cha
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Bác
Bác
Husband
Older Sister
Older Sister
Husband
Bác
Bác
Bác
Bác
Wife
Younger Brother
Younger Brother
Wife
Cậu
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Younger Sister
Husband
Dì
Chú
Thím
Chú
Husband
Younger Sister
Chú
Cô
Older Brother
Anh
Me
Tôi
Younger Brother
Chị
Younger Sister
My Children
Em
Older Sister
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Em
My
Grandchildren
Cháu
My Great
Grandchildren
My Great Great
Grandchildren
My Great Great
Great Grandchildren
Chắt
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1.
2.
3.
4.
What are other names for Mother? Má, Thân Mẫu
What are other names for Father? Ba, Bố, Tía, Thầy, Thân Phụ
When someone older than you asks a question, what is the polite way to answer them? Dạ or Thưa
When you meet someone or about to leave, what is the polite thing to do (especially someone older)?
With arms folded and a slight bow, say “Chào, …”, sometimes a handshake or hug is offered
5. What is the oldest son of your oldest son called? Cháu đích tôn
6. What are the children of your parents’ older brother and sisters called? Anh Chị họ
7. What are the children of your parents’ younger brother and sisters called? Em họ
Activity:
Make a family tree of your family. See how many generations you can go back.
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1. Overview of the New Testament
1. How many books are there in the New Testament? 27
2. When was the New Testament written? ~50-110 A.D.
3. What does A.D. stand for? Anno Domine, Latin for “in the year of the Lord”;
after the birth of Christ
4. Define the word Testament. A covenant or promise between God and His people.
5. What does Biblical Canon mean? The books in the Bible that are approved by the
Church and they must be inspired by the Holy Spirit
6. What does Gospel mean? Good News
7. Which of the Gospels are the Synoptic Gospels? Matthew, Mark, and Luke
8. What does Synoptic mean? “Syn-“ is the same, “optic” is vision, meaning that
most stories in all three Gospels are similar to each other.
9. What do we mean by Catholic Letters? Letters written by some of the Apostles to the universal Church
10. Name the authors who are among the 12 apostles. Matthew, John, James, Peter, Jude
11. Who wrote Acts of the Apostles? St. Luke
12. Who wrote Revelation? St. John
13. Which of the Letters is similar to a sermon? St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews
14. What is a sermon? A serious teaching or instruction on a religious or moral issue.
15. List the Four Gospel Writers.
1. Matthew
3. Luke
2. Mark
4. John
16. List the Letters Attributed to Paul.
1. Romans
2. 1 Corinthians
3. 2 Corinthians
4. Galatians
5. Ephesians
6. Philippians
7. Colossians
8.
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12.
13.
14.
17. List the Catholic Letters.
1. James
2. 1 Peter
3. 2 Peter
4. 1 John
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
5. 2 John
6. 3 John
7. Jude
Activity: List the names of all the writers and the number of books attributed to them in the New Testament
starting with the most to the least..
Name of Writer
St. Paul
St. John
St. Luke
St. Peter
St. Matthew
St. Mark
St. James
St. Jude
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2. Biblical Geography
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Locate the following locations on the maps and write down the significance of each of those locations.
Location
Significance
1. Nazareth
A town in Galilee where Jesus spent his youth and began his ministry.
2. Jerusalem
The Holy City and capital of Israel since the time of King David. Jerusalem means the “city of
peace”. Location where Jesus was trialed and put to death.
3. Rome
The center of the Roman Empire located in west central Italy on the Tiber River; considered the center of
the known world. Vatican City, the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church is located here.
4. Greece
A country of SE Europe in the Balkan peninsula including many islands. Classical Greek culture with
Athens as the centered spread during the conquest of Alexander the Great. St. Paul established many
early churches in Greece.
5. Mt. Sinai
The mountain in south-central Sinai Peninsula, on which Moses received the Law including the
10 commandments.
6. Bethlehem
A village about 5 miles south of Jerusalem; a birthplace of David and the traditional birthplace
of Jesus, the Messiah.
7. Jordan River
A river in Palestine flowing south through the Sea of Galilee emptying into the Dead Sea; John the
Baptist baptized Jesus here.
8. Egypt
Birthplace of Moses during the enslavement of the Israelites many years after the death of
Joseph, the son of Israel (Jacob).
9. Galilee
A region of northern Palestine, west of the Jordan River, where Jesus grew up and carried out
much of his public ministry
10. Samaria
1. Capital of the northern kingdom, Israel.
2. Central district of the Roman province of Palestine.
11. Judea
The Greco-Roman name for the territory comprising of the old kingdom of Judah. At the time of Jesus,
Judea was the southern most of the three divisions of western Palestine, the other two were Samaria and
Galilee.
12. Sea of
Galilee
The major body of fresh water in northern Palestine, source of livelihood to many Galilean
fishermen, such as Peter, Andrew, James, and John.
13. Dead Sea
Salt lake on the border between Israel and Jordan. One of the saltiest bodies of water and is the lowest
point on the surface of the earth.
14. Israel
1. The united Israelite nation under kings Saul, David, and Solomon descended from Jacob’s 12 sons
2. The northern kingdom, as opposed to the southern state of Judah, during the divided monarchy after
the death of Solomon..
15. Capernaum
A small port on the NW shore of the Sea of Galilee that Jesus used as headquarters for his
Galilean ministry.
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3. Matthew
St. Matthew
Symbol: Winged Man (not an Angel).
Feast Day: September 21st
Liturgical Year: A
Date written: 70-90AD
Place written: Antioch of Syria
Other names: Levi
Occupation: Tax Collector
Original 12 Apostles? Yes
Audience: Jewish Christians
Purpose: To assert that Jesus is the long-awaited
Messiah.
Portrait of Jesus: The Promised Messiah
Character of Author: Teacher/Catechist
Major Emphasis: Jesus’ teachings
1. What was the first verse in Matthew’s Gospel? “The book of the genealogy of
Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
2. Why was it important for Matthew to establish the point that Jesus was a descendant
of David and Abraham? Because the Jews, his audience, were waiting for the
coming of the Messiah, the true heir of David, to come and deliver them from
oppression as prophesized in the Old Testament.
3. What does “Messiah” mean? The Anointed One.
4. What is the translation of “Messiah” in Greek? Christos or Christ (in English)
5. What was Matthew’s purpose of showing that Jesus was the Anointed One
promised by the prophets? To show how Jesus fulfilled their expectations of the
Messiah.
6. What does the figure of a Winged Man symbolize? Of Humanity and Reason.
7. How was the Winged Man an appropriate symbol for the Gospel of Matthew? The image of man points to
the opening passage with the genealogy of Jesus emphasizing the human nature of Jesus and thus, Jesus
being the Son of Man.
8. What famous Sermon was in the Gospel of Matthew? The Sermon on the Mount.
9. What was taught in the Sermon on the Mount? The Beatitudes
10. What were the three major themes in the Gospel of Matthew?
1) Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy
2) Jesus identifies with the lowly
3) Jesus is the world’s savior, not just Israel’s.
Identify the mountaintop events seen in
the Gospel of Matthew: the Temptation
of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, the
Transfiguration, the Healing of Many
People (15:29-31), the Feeding of the
Four Thousand, the Commissioning of
the Disciples (28:16-20)
Mountaintop Experiences:
Throughout the Gospel, as throughout the
Old Testaments, special revelations occur
on mountaintops. Ancient peoples
considered mountains the homes of gods
and the likely place for a divine
encounter (Moses and Elijah
both meet God on
mountaintops). (The Catholic
Bible Personal Study Edition)
Temptation
of Jesus
Sermon on the
Mount
Transfiguration
Healing of the
Sick
Ascension
Commissioning of
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Healing of the
Blind
Feeding of the
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4. Mark
St. Mark
Symbol: Winged Lion
Feast Day: April 25th
Liturgical Year: B
Place written: Rome
Other names: John Mark
Occupation: Unknown
Original 12 Apostles? No
Audience: Gentile Christians
Purpose: To present the person of Jesus through his
actions and miracles.
Portrait of Jesus: The Suffering Servant, Messiah
Character of Author: Storyteller
Major Emphasis: Jesus’ actions
1. Who did Mark follow as a disciple all the way to Rome? Peter
2. Which other great Apostle was Mark a companion of in the Book of Acts? Paul
3. How did Mark start out his Gospel? By introducing John the Baptist preaching
about preparing the way for the Lord.
4. What picture symbolizes the Gospel of Mark? A winged lion.
5. What does the figure of a Winged Lion symbolize? Of courage and kingship.
6. How is the Winged Lion an appropriate symbol for the Gospel of Mark? Mark
began his Gospel with John the Baptist being “the voice of one crying in the
desert” like a lion roaring. It also points out Jesus Christ as king.
7. What is significant about the length of Mark’s Gospel? The shortest of the four
Gospels.
8. What two parables of Jesus found only in the Gospel of Mark?
1) The growing seed 4:26-29
2) The traveling householder 13:34-37
9. What two stories of healing found only in the Gospel of Mark?
1) A deaf man 7:31-37
2) The blind man at Bethsaida 8:22-26
10. What were the major themes in the Gospel of Mark?
1) The identity of Jesus.
2) The importance of the cross
3) Discipleship.
11.
Circle the correct word choice to reveal Mark’s unique perspective with the Gospel of Mark
(The Catholic Bible, Personal Study Edition)
“Though the shortest/longest Gospel, Mark often contains less/more vivid detail than Matthew or Luke. Mark
stresses Jesus’ suffering/triumph. Mark/Jesus is the prophesied Messiah who came not as a servant/king, but as a
servant/king. Mark is a storyteller who focuses more on what Jesus did/said than on what he did/said; he thus
reveals Jesus as a man of weakness/power and decisive/indecisive action. Because he was rejected/accepted by the
Jews to whom he went first, Jesus expanded his mission to Gentiles. Through his many miracles, Jesus manifests
his divine/human status as God’s only/second son.”
Answer: shortest, more, suffering, Jesus, king, servant, did, said, power, decisive, rejected, divine, only
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St. Luke
Symbol: Winged Ox
Feast Day: October 18th
Liturgical Year: C
Place written: Greece
Other names: None
Occupation: A well educated physician
Original 12 Apostles? No
Audience: Gentile Christians
Purpose: To give an orderly account of the ministry
of Jesus.
Portrait of Jesus: The Son of Man
Character of Author: Historian
Major Emphasis: Jesus’ humility
1. Who did Luke spend a lot of his time traveling with to spread the Good News?
St Paul
2. How did Luke start out his Gospel? With a prologue expressing the wish “to write
down in an orderly sequence” for Theophilus.
3. What was the first story in the Gospel of Luke? The announcement of the Birth of
John to Zechariah and Elizabeth.
4. What does the figure of a Winged Lion symbolize? Of Sacrifice, Service, and
Strength..
5. How is the Winged Ox an appropriate symbol for the Gospel of Luke? Luke
began his Gospel with the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist to his
parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah. Zechariah was a priest worshipping God in the
Temple and an ox was a common sacrificial animal.
6. How is the Gospel of Luke related to the Acts of the Apostles? The Gospel of
Luke is the first of two volumes written by Luke with Acts of the Apostles being the second volume or
the continuation of the Gospel of Luke.
7. How are we certain that the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles are of the same volume? Both books
were written to Theophilus and Acts has reference to “the first book”. The styles of writing are the same.
Both written like a historian.
8. What special stories are seen only in the Gospel of Luke? The Annunciation, the announcement and birth of
John the Baptist, the baby in the manger, the visit of the shepherds, and Jesus’ teaching in the Temple at the
age of twelve.
9. What were the major themes in the Gospel of Luke?
1) Salvation is a joyous surprise.
2) Salvation is offered to everyone
3) Jesus identifies with the lowly and respects and defends the dignity of all
4) Mary is the first disciple.
Draw a picture of a scene seen only in the Gospel of Luke.
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6. John
St. John
Symbol: Winged Eagle or Phoenix
Feast Day: December 27th
Liturgical Year: Special times of year
Place written: Syria or Palestine
Other names: None
Occupation: Fisherman
Original 12 Apostles? Yes
Audience: All Christians
Purpose: To lead to faith in Jesus as God’s son.
Portrait of Jesus: The Promised Messiah
Character of Author: Teacher/Catechist
Major Emphasis: Jesus’ teachings
1. Who is John’s brother? James, the son of Zebedee
2. Who is known as the beloved Apostle of Jesus? John
3. What other books in the New Testament are attributed to John? The three letters
of John and the Book of Revelation.
4. What does the figure of an Eagle symbolize? A figure of the sky, of regality.
5. How is the Eagle an appropriate symbol for the Gospel of John? Like an eagle
soaring high, the Gospel of John is highly literary and symbolic, just like his
beginning statement. Also representing Christ’s divine nature.
6. How did John start his Gospel? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word
was with God, and the Word was God.”
7. What does “the Word of God Incarnate” mean? “The Word of God” or “Logos”
is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. “Incarnate” means to take on flesh or become
human. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became man.
8. What were the major themes in the Gospel of John?
1) The role of “signs” in building faith.
2) Dualistic struggle between forces of light and darkness.
3) Faith in Jesus necessary for eternal life.
4) Jesus is the divine Son of God.
9. List the seven “signs” in the Gospel of John:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(2:1-11) Transformation of water into wine at the wedding in Cana
(4:46-54) Curing of the royal official’s son
(5:1-9) Curing of the paralytic at the pool with five porticoes
(6:1-14) The feeding of the five thousand.
(6:16-21) The storm on the lake and Jesus walking on the sea.
(9:1-7) The healing of the blind man.
(11:1-44) The raising of Lazarus from death
10. What is another word for “signs” in the Gospel of John? Miracles
11. What do these “signs” point to? That Jesus Christ is the Source of all true life. Jesus Christ is the Giver of
Eternal Life to those who believe in Him.
Complete the seven “I am” statements of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
“I am the Bread of Life
“I am the Light of the World
“I am the Gate for the Sheep
“I am the Good Shepherd
“I am the Resurrection, and the Life
“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
“I am the True Vine
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.” Jn 8:12
.” Jn 10:7
.” Jn 10:11
.” Jn 11:25
.” Jn 14:6
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The Twelve
7. The 12 Apostles
Feast Day
1. What does “apostle” mean? “One who is sent out.”
1. St. Simon Peter
6/29
2. Who were the Apostles send out to be? To be witnesses of Jesus Christ
2. St. Andrew
11/30
and Savior and Lord.
3. St. James, son of Zebedee 7/25
3. What were the three instructions Jesus commissioned the Apostles to
4. St. John
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carry out?
5. St. Philip
5/3
a. Make disciples
6. St. Bartholomew
8/24
b. Baptize
7. St. Thomas
7/3
c. Preach the Gospel
8. St. Matthew
9/21
4. What did Jesus do after His commission to the Apostles? Jesus
9. St. James, son of Alphaeus 5/3
ascended into Heaven.
10. St. Simon “the Zealot” 10/28
5. Were the Apostles chosen by Jesus extraordinary men with great
11. St. Jude
10/28
intelligence and power? Who were they? No, they were ordinary,
12. St. Matthias
5/14
mostly uneducated men.
6. Who are successors of the Apostles in the Church today? The Bishops.
7. Who was the very first Apostle called by Jesus? Andrew.
8. Who was Andrew’s brother? Simon Peter
9. Who were the sons of Zebedee? James and John.
10. Who was the “Beloved Apostle”? John
11. Who was the youngest of the Apostles? John
12. Which of the 12 Apostles were Evangelists or the writers of the Gospels? Matthew
and John.
13. Who were the Apostles that Jesus brought up to the mountain with Him to witness the
Transfiguration? Simon Peter, James and his brother, John.
14. Who was the Apostle that doubted the Resurrection of Jesus until he can stick his
fingers into Jesus’ wounds? Thomas
15. Who betrayed Jesus? Judas Iscariot
16. Who replaced Judas Iscariot after his betrayal? Matthias.
17. Who denied knowing Jesus three times? Simon Peter
18. Who did Jesus called “Kephas” meaning Rock on whom Jesus would build His Church? Simon Peter.
19. Who was the first Pope of the Church? Simon Peter
20. Who were the Apostles that went with Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemane? Simon Peter, James, and his
brother, John. (The same apostles who witnessed the Transfiguration.)
21. To whom did Jesus give the care of Mary to? John, the Beloved Apostle
The Commissioning of the Disciples:
Complete this verse and then decode the message.
Matthew 28:18-20
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10
Jesus approached and said 4
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baptizing them 21 the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
them 19 observe all 9
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until the 23 of 22 age.”
Answer: I command you to go make Holy all that has been given to you and then
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Year of Birth: 6-4BC
Year of Death: 30-33AD
Day of Death: Friday of Passover at 3PM
Day of Resurrection: Sunday
Place of Birth: Bethlehem
Place of Death: Jerusalem
Place of Childhood: Nazareth
Occupation: Carpenter
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Grandfather
Jacob
Grandmother
Anne
Father
Joseph
Grandfather
Joachim
Mother
Mary
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Uncle
Zacharias
Aunt
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Cousin
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Jacob
What great king was Jesus a descendent of? King David
Who gave Jesus His name before he was even born? The Archangel Gabriel
What happened eight days after Jesus’ birth? He was circumcised as a Jew
What happened to Jesus at age 12? He was lost then found in the temple teaching and asking questions.
What was the first thing Jesus did before He started his ministry? Where? By whom? Jesus got baptized at
the Jordan River by John, the Baptist.
Why did Jesus want to be baptized when baptism is the washing away of sins, of which he had none?
Because Jesus wanted to identify with mankind by going through everything a sinner would go through.
After His baptism, what did Jesus do to prepare for His ministry? Jesus fasted in the wilderness for forty days.
What happened after the end of the forty days? The devil tempted Jesus.
What was the very first miracle that Jesus performed? Changing water to wine at the wedding of Cana.
Upon entering the Temple and seeing that the people had turned it into a marketplace instead of a place of
worship, what did Jesus do? He cleansed it by driving out the merchants, overturning their money changing
tables, and He taught them why it was important to keep the Temple as a house of worship.
Where did Jesus mainly spend time preaching during His ministry? In Galilee, particularly in Capernaum,
around the Sea of Galilee.
How long was Jesus’ ministry? About 3 yrs.
What is the Paschal Mystery? It is the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ.
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9. Teachings of Jesus
1. How did Jesus teach? Jesus often taught in “parables”.
2. What is “parable”? Parable is a short story or example used to illustrate or teach
a religious truth or moral lesson.
3. What was one main theme throughout the teachings of Jesus? “Repent for the
kingdom of God is at hand.”
4. What must we do to enter the kingdom of God? Become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
5. What does “disciple” mean? A student or a follower of Jesus Christ.
6. What must we do as a disciple of Christ? To live the teachings of Christ.
7. How did Jesus teach us to pray? To pray unceasingly; without stopping.
8. What prayer did Jesus teach us? The Our Father.
Match the Parable or event with the moral lesson or truth taught by Jesus:
Parable
Moral Lesson
Until the Judgment Day, it may be difficult to distinguish
Lost Sheep
A
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between real and nominal followers of Christ within the
Lk 15:3-7; Mt 18:12-14
kingdom of God.
Lost Coin
B
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Christians should promote rather than suppress the truth
Lk 15:8-10
The Rich Fool
Those who intend to meet Christ at His return must be
C
P
Lk 12:16-21
prepared in view of the imminence of His coming
Persistence in Prayer: If an unjust judge will give justice
The Pharisee and the tax collector
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because of persistence, how much more will the just and
Lk 18:9-14
gracious God make things right at the coming of Christ.
A Wise Man’s Foundation
If you do not forgive in the manner that God forgave you,
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Mt 7:24-27; Lk 6:47-49
neither will you be forgiven.
Unmerciful Servant
Serving God: One must be prepared for the coming of
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Rich Man and Lazarus
Humility: God’s forgiveness comes to the repentant, not the
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The Weed
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God’s rejoices over the repentance of one sinner
Mt 13:24-30; 36-43
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Disciples are to be exalted by God, not by themselves
Mt 25:14-30
The Sower
Love: Christian love is to provide for the needs of others
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Mt 13:3-23; Mk 4:2-20; Lk 8:4-15
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Good Samaritan
Christians should not be envious of the graciousness that
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Lk 10:30-37
God shows to others.
The Word of God contains sufficient information to
Workers in the Vineyard
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persuade people into the kingdom apart from their personal
Mt 20:1-16
experience of miracles
Lamp Under a Basket
The faith that saves is one that looks to eternal rewards
Mt 5:14-16, Mk 4:21-22;
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Lk 8:16-17; Lk 11:33-36
Lowest seat at the feast
Productivity within the kingdom depends on the kind of
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Lk 14:7-11
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Persistent Widow
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God’s Concern for those who stray and are lost
Lk 18:1-8
The Ten Virgins
Obedience to the word of God provides a strong foundation
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1. Jesus: The Redemption
1. What is meant by the Redemption? Jesus Christ, as the Redeemer of the whole human race,
offered His sufferings and death to God as a fitting sacrifice in satisfaction for the sins of
men, and regained for them the right to be children of God and heirs of heaven again.
2. What is satisfaction? It is compensation for an offense or injury against another.
3. Who is a redeemer? One who pays a price to regain something that has been lost or given
up.
4. Was the death of Christ a sacrifice offered for the redemption of only a limited number of
people? It was a sacrifice of infinite merit and satisfaction, by which man was redeemed.
5. How did Christ’s death produce the effect of Redemption for all mankind? Through His obedience to the
Father, of infinite moral worth, which gave value to His suffering.
6. How was Christ’s obedience to the Father an “infinite moral worth”? Because Christ suffered things that He
did not have to out of his infinite love for mankind. He suffered with the intention of repairing the damage
done by sin.
7. How was Christ both a priest and victim in His sacrifice whereby He redeemed us? As priest He offered His
Passion and death to God for us, and as victim He suffered and died for us.
8. What were the chief sufferings of Christ? His bitter agony of soul, His bloody sweat, His mocking, His
spitting upon, His cruel scourging, His crowning with thorns, His carrying of His own cross, His stripping,
His crucifixion, and His death on the cross.
9. What sacramentals did the Church establish to remind us of the chief sufferings of Christ? The Stations of the
Cross and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary call to mind the chief sufferings of Christ.
10. When did Christ die? Christ died on Good Friday.
11. Where did Christ die? On Golgotha, a place outside the city of Jerusalem.
12. What are other names of Golgotha? The Place of the Skull and Mount Calvary.
13. What do we learn from the sufferings and death of Christ? We learn God's love for man and the evil of sin, for
which God, who is all-just, demands such great satisfaction.
14. How should we return God’s great love for us? By willingly take up our cross and follow
Him.
15. How are we reminded during Mass to take up our cross and follow Christ? Christ
commanded, “Do this in memory of me.”
16. When do we voluntarily make reparation for our sins? During the Eucharistic Prayer or
the double consecration of the bread and wine.
17. What happens during the Eucharistic Prayer? Christ, using the form of a human priest,
presents again His willingness to obey the Father, to make the sacrifice for the reparation
of our sins.
18. What must we do while Christ re-presents His willingness to obey the Father during the Eucharistic Prayer?
We must also present whatever obedience we have done since the last Mass to the Father and also present our
penance of reparation to be joined with the obedience and reparation of Jesus and His Mother, Mary. That is
why we are forgiven of our venial sins when we receive the Holy Communion.
All good deeds that you do can be salve to soothe the many cuts and injuries of Jesus.
List the many acts that you can do to help Jesus heal His countless wounds.
Modified Version of Baltimore Catechism, Lesson 8
Fr. William G. Most on “Jesus Christ Died for Our Salvation
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2. Holy Communion
1. What is Holy Communion? It is the receiving of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Holy
Eucharist.
2. Why is it necessary to receive Holy Communion? Just as it is necessary to nourish our bodies
with material food, so also it is necessary to nourish our souls with spiritual food. Our Divine
Savior so loved us that He gave us Himself in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist; He gave us
His own body and blood as food for our souls.
3. It is necessary to receive Our Lord's body and blood under the appearances of both bread and
wine? Christ is entirely present under the appearances of bread, and also entirely present under the appearances
of wine. Therefore, we receive Him whole and entire under the appearances of bread alone or of wine alone.
4. What is necessary to receive Holy Communion worthily? It is necessary to be free from mortal sin, to have a
right intention and to obey the Church's laws on the fast required before Holy Communion out of reverence for
the body and blood of Our Divine Lord. However, these are some cases in which Holy Communion may be
received without fasting.
5. When I commit venial sin, should I not receive Holy Communion? Venial sin does not make us unworthy of
receiving Holy Communion; but it does prevent us from receiving the more abundant graces and blessings
which we would otherwise receive from Holy Communion.
6. Does he who knowingly receives Holy Communion in mortal sin receive the body and blood of Christ and His
graces? He receives the body and blood of Christ, but he does not receive His graces and commits a grave sin
of sacrilege.
7. What should we do to receive more abundantly the graces of Holy Communion? We should strive to be most
fervent and to free ourselves from deliberate venial sin.
8. What are the current rules for fasting before Holy Communion? Only a one hour fast from all food and drink
(excluding water).
9. When may Holy Communion be received without fasting? When one is in danger of death, or when it is
necessary to save the Blessed Sacrament from insult or injury.
10. How should we prepare ourselves for Holy Communion? By thinking of Our Divine Redeemer whom we are
about to receive, and by making fervent acts of faith, hope, love, and contrition.
11. How should our outward appearance and mannerism be when receiving Holy Communion? When possible,
we should be neat, clean, and modest in our appearance, and respectful and reverent in our manner. Each time
we receive Holy Communion we should try to be as devout and fervent as if it were the only Communion of
our lives.
12. What should we do after Holy Communion? We should spend some time adoring Our Lord, thanking Him,
renewing our promises of love and of obedience to Him, and asking Him for blessings for ourselves and others
13. What are the chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion?
a. A closer union with Our Lord and a more fervent love of God and of our neighbor;
b. An increase of sanctifying grace;
c. Preservation from mortal sin the and remission of venial sin;
d. Lessening of our inclinations to sin and the help to practice good works.
14. When are we obliged to receive Holy Communion? During Easter and when in danger of death.
15. Why is it well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily? Because this intimate union with Jesus Christ,
the Source of all holiness and the Giver of all graces, is the greatest aid to holy life.
16. How should we show our gratitude to Our Lord for remaining always on our altars in the Holy Eucharist?
By visiting Him often, by reverence in church, by assisting every day at Mass when this is possible, by
attending parish devotions, and by being present at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
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3. Venial & Mortal Sins
1. Is original sin the only kind of sin? No; there is another kind, called actual sin,
which we ourselves commit.
2. What is actual sin? It is any willful thought, desire, word, action, or omission
forbidden by the law of God.
3. How many kinds of actual sin are there? Two kinds: mortal sin and venial sin.
4. What is mortal sin? It is a grievous offense against the law of God.
5. Why is this sin called mortal? It is called mortal, or deadly, because it deprives the sinner of sanctifying grace,
the supernatural life of the soul.
6. Besides depriving the sinner of sanctifying grace, what else does mortal sin do to the soul? It makes the soul
an enemy of God, takes away the merit of all its good actions, deprives it of the right to everlasting happiness
in heaven, and makes it deserving of everlasting punishment in hell.
7. What three things are necessary to make a sin mortal? To make a sin mortal these three things are needed:
a. The thought, desire, word, action, or omission must be seriously wrong or considered seriously wrong;
b. The sinner, must be mindful of the serious wrong;
c. The sinner must fully consent to it.
8. What is venial sin? It is a less serious offense against the law of God, which does not deprive the soul of
sanctifying grace, and which can be pardoned even without sacramental confession.
9. How can a sin be venial? A sin can be venial in two ways:
a. When the evil done is not seriously wrong;
b. When the evil done is seriously wrong, but the sinner sincerely believes it is only slightly wrong, or does
not give full consent to it.
10. How does venial sin harm us? By making us less fervent in the service of God, by weakening our power to
resist mortal sin, and by making us deserving of God's punishments in this life or in purgatory.
11. How can we keep from committing sin? By praying and by receiving the sacraments; by remembering that
God is always with us; by recalling that our bodies are temples of the Holy Ghost; by keeping occupied with
work or play; by promptly resisting the sources of sin within us; by avoiding the near occasions of sin.
12. What are the chief sources of actual sin? They are commonly called the Seven Capital Sins.: pride,
covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth
13. Why are these called capital sins? They are called capital sins, not because they, in themselves, are the
greatest sins, but because they are the chief reasons why men commit sin.
14. What are the near occasions of sin? The near occasions of sin are all persons, places, or things that may easily
lead us into sin.
Chain Reaction of Sin: One sin leads to another
PRIDE
(Arrogance)
Many blessings
from God:
good looks,
intelligence,
comfortable
upbringing
Think all due to
self effort
Feel praising
God and
attending mass
unneccesary
Sin against
Commandmt 3
COVETOUSNESS
(Greed)
Never see the
goodness God
gave self.
Think all God’s
blessings are
never enough.
Steal from
others because
want more
Sin against
Commandment
7,10
LUST
(Sexual Desire)
ANGER
(Rage)
Use bad words,
read bad books,
look at impure
pictures, and
watch sexual
implicit
movies.
Was made fun
of, gossiped of
by others.
Deliberately
perform impure
act on self or
with other
Let anger
controls self,
did not “love
your enemies”
by forgiving.
Get into fights/
spread rumors
to get even.
Sin against
Commandment
6
Sin against
Commandment
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GLUTTONY
(Greediness in
Eating)
Overeat
favorite foods
Hate self for
feeling
bloated/fat;
Fear of getting
fat.
Try to harm
self by
throwing up
Sin against
Commandment
5
ENVY
(Jealousy)
SLOTH
(Laziness)
Jealous of
others who
may have more
or better
ability.
Did not study
for a test
Lie to ruin
others’
reputation so to
feel better
about self.
Lie to teachers
and parents,
thus
dishonoring
them
Sin against
Commandment
8
Sin against
Commandment
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Cheat by
copying
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4. Beatitudes
1. What do the Beatitudes depict? The face of Jesus Christ and His charity (love).
2. What goal did the Beatitudes reveal of our human existence? To be like the face
of God and His Love through which we reach our final end: the Kingdom of
God, the Vision of God, Participation in the Divine Nature, Eternal Life,
Filiation (become Children of God), Rest in God.
3. Fulfilling the Beatitudes is a response to what desire that God has placed in the
human heart? Desire for Happiness.
4. Where is True Happiness found? In God alone, the source of every good and of
all love. (Not in riches, power, fame, human achievement, science, technology,
art, or in any creature or creation.)
5. Through the Beatitudes, we are called to make decisive moral choices by inviting
us to do what? To purify our hearts of bad instincts and to seek the love of God
above all else.
6. In which Gospel can we find the teaching of The Beatitudes? The Gospel of Matthew (5:3-12)
7. In generality, The Beatitudes are part of what collective sermon given by Jesus? The Sermon on the Mount.
8. What do The Beatitudes consist of? Blessings and Rewards.
The Beatitudes
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit
, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven
2. Blessed are those who mourn
3. Blessed are the meek
, for they shall be comforted
, for they shall inherit the earth
.
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4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness
5. Blessed are the merciful
, for they shall be satisfied
, for they shall obtain mercy
.
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6. Blessed are the pure in heart
, for they shall see God
7. Blessed are the peacemakers
, for they shall be called sons of God
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8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake
kingdom of Heaven
.
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, for theirs is the
.
Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely
on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.
Draw or write down ideas of what you think each of the blessings in The Beatitudes mean to you:
Mourning
Meekness
Craving for Righteousness
Poor In Spirit
Merciful
Pure in Heart
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Righteousness
5. Sacraments
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Eucharist
1. Reconciliation
2. Anointing of the Sick
1. Matrimony
2. Holy Orders
1. What is a sacrament? A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give effective
grace, entrusted to the Church.
2. How many sacraments are there and what are they? There are seven sacraments: Baptism,
Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and
Matrimony.
3. What three Sacraments lay down the foundations of every Christian life? They are the
Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism (to be born anew), Confirmation (to strengthen
and complete our Baptismal graces), and Eucharist (for nourishment/food for eternal life).
4. Of these seven Sacraments, which Sacrament is known as the “Sacrament of sacraments” or
“the source and summit of the Christian life”? Eucharist.
5. Why are Baptism and Penance called sacraments of the dead? Because their chief purpose is
to give the supernatural life of sanctifying grace to souls spiritually dead through sin.
6. Why are Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony
called sacraments of the living? Because their chief purpose is to give more grace to souls
already spiritually alive through sanctifying grace.
7. What sin does one commit who knowingly receives a sacrament of the living in mortal sin?
A mortal sin of sacrilege, because he treats a sacred thing with grave irreverence.
8. Which are the sacraments that can be received only once? Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy
Orders.
9. Why can Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders be received only once? Because they
imprint on the soul a spiritual mark, called an indelible mark, which lasts forever.
Identify the Sacrament with its characteristic or description:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Conversion of our hearts to return to God from our sinful way.
A special outpouring of the Holy Spirit to increase and deepen our baptismal grace.
Being reborn completely without sin to be a member of the Body of Christ, the Church.
Symbolized by the water in the “blood and water that flowed from the pierced side of the
crucified Jesus”.
B “Putting on Christ” to be priest, prophet, and king.
B The gateway to all other Sacraments.
E Thanksgiving”
E A sacrifice, “re-presents the sacrifice of the cross”
E The true presence of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
R God’s mercy offered for the wounded by sin to reconciled with the Body of Christ, the
Church.
R Sacrament of forgiveness and peace.
A The strengthening, peace, and courage to endure the sufferings of illness and uniting to
the passion of Christ.
A Preparation for passing over to eternal life
HO Serving “in the name and in the person of Christ the Head in the midst of the community.
M The union of a man and a woman just like the union of Christ and the Church.
M A covenant of faithful and fruitful love.
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1. First Eucharistic Miracle
1. Where was the First Eucharistic Miracle? Lanciano, Italy at the Church of St. Francis.
2. In what year was the First Eucharistic Miracle? 750A.D.
3. What was the cause of the First Eucharistic Miracle? A priest doubted whether the
Body of Jesus Christ was Truly Present in the consecrated Host.
4. What was the First Eucharistic Miracle? When the doubting priest said the Words of
Consecration, he saw the host turn into Flesh and the wine turn into Blood.
5. Who were the witnesses? All those in attendance during mass could see everything that
happened.
6. Describe the Flesh and Blood? The Flesh is still intact and the Blood is divided into five
unequal parts which together have the exact same weight (15.85gm) as each one does
individually.
7. How many centuries separate the time of the miracle and the lab examination? 12
centuries.
8. What are the basic results of the extensive scientific examination on the relics of the
miracle reported on March 4, 1971?
1. The Flesh is real living flesh. The Blood is real living blood.
2. The Flesh consists of the muscular striated tissue of the heart (myocardium)
3. The Flesh and Blood belong to human.
4. The Flesh and Blood have the same blood type, AB.
5. In the Blood, there were found proteins in the same normal proportions as are found
fresh, normal blood.
6. In the Blood, there were also found these minerals: Chlorides, phosphorous,
magnesium, potassium, sodium and calcium.
7. The Flesh and Blood are just the same as they would be if they had been drawn that
very day from a living being after 12 centuries.
Research and Report on other Eucharistic Miracles.
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Top: The Host made
Human Flesh.
Bottom: The Wine
made Human Blood.
2. Sacred Furnishings and Areas in a Church
1. Where did members of the Church of the first four centuries meet to celebrate the
Eucharist? In privately owned houses (Rom 16:5, 1 Cor 16:19, Col 4:15, Phil 2).
2. What is the Altar? The altar is the Lord’s Cross, whereupon the sacrifice of the
Cross is made present under sacramental signs, to which the People of God are
invited. (1182)
3. What is the Tabernacle? The tabernacle is to be situated “in churches in a most
worthy place with the greatest honor.” The dignity, placing, and security of the
Eucharistic tabernacle should foster adoration before the Lord really present in
the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. (1183)
4. What is sacred chrism? The sacred chrism includes oil in anointings, oil of
catechumens, and oil of sick, and is traditionally reserved and venerated in a
secure place in the sanctuary. (1183)
5. What is significant about the presider’s chair? The chair of the bishop (cathedra) or that of the priest “should
express his office of presiding over the assembly and of directing prayer.” (1184)
6. What is an Ambo? The lectern (ambo): “The dignity of the Word of God requires the church to have a suitable
place for announcing his message so that the attention of the people may be easily directed to that place during
the liturgy of the Word.” (1184)
7. The gathering of the People of God begins with what? It begins with Baptism; a church must have a place for
the celebration of Baptism (baptistry) and for fostering remembrance of the baptismal promises (holy water
font). (1185)
8. What do we recite upon entering Church when crossing ourselves with holy water? “With this holy water,
please forgive me of my sins, O Lord. Help me to understand Your Word that I am about to receive.”
9. What do we recite upon exiting Church when crossing ourselves with holy water? “Bless me, O Lord, so that I
can live and preach Your Word.”
10. The renewal of the baptismal life requires what? It requires penance to lend itself to the expression of
repentance and the reception of forgiveness. (1185)
11. What else must the space of a church invites us to do? A church must also be a space that invites us to the
recollection and silent prayer that extend and internalize the great prayer of the Eucharist. (1185)
12. What is the eschatological significance of the church? To enter into the house of God, we must cross a
threshold, which symbolizes passing from the world wounded by sin to the world of the new Life to which all
men are called. The visible church is a symbol of the Father’s house toward which the People of God is
journeying and where the Father “will wipe every tear from their eyes.” Also for this reason, the Church is the
house of all God’s children, open and welcoming. (1186)
Identify the following Church Furnishings:
1. The Ambo/Pulpit/Lectern (Bục Đọc Sách Thánh)
2. The Presider’s Chair (Ghế Chủ Tế)
3. The Altar (Bàn Thờ)
4. The Tabernacle (Nhà Tạm)
5. The Baptismal Font (Giếng Rửa Tội)
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6.
7.
8.
9.
The Ambry (Nơi Cất Dầu Thánh)
The Reconciliation Chapel (Phòng Giải Tội)
The Pews (Ghế Nhà Thờ)
Statues, Shrines, and Stained Glass (Tượng, Đền
Thờ, và Kính Ghép Mầu)
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1. What are other names for the Stations of the Cross? Way of the Cross, Chạng Đàng Thánh Gía, Via Crucis,
and Via Dolorosa
2. What are the Stations of the Cross? It is a series of pictures or tableaux that represent different scenes in the
Passion of Christ used as a special form of devotion/prayer by the faithful.
3. What is the function of the Stations? To help the faithful make a spiritual pilgrimage through main scenes of
Christ’s sufferings and death, the Passion of Christ.
4. Traditionally, how many stations are there? 14
Identify the Stations of the Cross:
Stations
of the
Cross
I
Jesus is Condemned
to Death
II
Jesus Receives the
Cross
III
Jesus Falls the First
Time
IV
Jesus Meets His
Mother
V
Simon of Cyrene
Carries the Cross
VI
Veronica Wipes
Jesus’ Face
VII
Jesus Falls the
Second Time
VIII
Jesus Meets the
Daughters of
Jerusalem
IX
Jesus Falls the Third
Time
X
Jesus is Stripped of
His Garments
XI
Jesus is Nailed to the
Cross
XII
Jesus Dies on the
Cross
XIII
Jesus is Taken Down
from the Cross
XIV
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4. Sacrifice
1. What is the root of the word, Sacrifice? It’s from Latin sacrificium for “sacred” and Old
French facere for “to do” or “to make”. Thus sacrifice is to make sacred or to make holy.
2. What is the definition of Sacrifice as a noun? An offering to God of anything consecrated
as a token of thanksgiving, atonement, or conciliation.
3. What is the definition of Sacrifice as a verb? To surrender or give up, or permit injury or
disadvantage to, for the sake of someone or something else. A selfless good deeds done
for others.
4. In the Old Testament, when was the first sacrifice to God mentioned? In the story of Cain
and Abel. Cain, a farmer offered “the fruit of the soil”. Abel, a shepherd, offered “the
best firstlings of his flock”.
5. What sacrificial offering is known as a burnt offering? Holocaust
6. What book of the Old Testament details the exact method of making a sacrifice by the
Israelites? Leviticus
7. Beside as part of serving God in the Old Testament, what other attribute did the Prophets
said should always accompany sacrifices? Living a good and moral life.
8. What does sin, particularly the Original Sin, do to mankind? Sin separated man from God
9. Who makes the ultimate sacrifice to restore mankind original place in creation with God and to
save mankind from eternal damnation? God, Himself became incarnate in Jesus Christ to
reconcile humanity to God.
10. How did Jesus Christ atone for the sins of humanity? He suffered and died on the cross.
11. What title is afforded to Jesus Christ to replace the insufficient animal sacrifice of the Old
Testament or Old Covenant? The Lamb of God.
12. What is described as a deliberate course of action with certainty of suffering and/or death of self
to achieve benefit for others? Self sacrifice.
13. What ultimate self sacrifice was key in the early Church and still seen today in many areas where
the Church is still persecuted? Martyrdom.
14. What do we celebrate today as the one sacrifice for sins on the cross that transcends time? The Eucharist as
an unbloody sacrifice.
15. What is the motto of the Pioneers (Châm Ngôn của Ngành Thiếu)? Sacrifice (Hy Sinh).
16. What does the motto, Sacrifice, call a Pioneer to do? To use the acts of making sacrifices to
train oneself to be a better person or to be a good apostle of God. To imitate Christ in His
kindness and goodness to others.
17. When does one need to make sacrifices? At all times. In actions and in words. Do good
deeds for others and always speak well/nicely to others regardless if others are friends or not.
List Specific Sacrifices you can do for the Following Individual (Write their names):
Grandparents
_______________
Mommy
_______________
Daddy
_______________
Brother(s)
_______________
Sisters
_______________
Teacher
_______________
Huynh Trưởng
_______________
Friend
_______________
Team Member
_______________
Other
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Fill in the empty boxes on the song with the phrases
of the list on the lower left.
After that, match the phrases on the lower left with
its English translation on the lower right.
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tia sáng huy hoàng,
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xóa
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rạng đông
ấm.
tối.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
yên
hơi
khó
gió
chớ
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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j.
k.
break of dawn
vanquish darkness
Pioneer
like celestial stars
a breeze of spring air
gospel soldiers
peace & happiness
fear not of perils
a stream of warmth
radiant sun ray
sunflower
1-c, 2-j, 3-a, 4-d, 5-i, 6-b,
7-k, 8-f, 9-e, 10-h, 11-g
hoa hướng dương,
chiến sĩ phúc
âm,
nguy
THIẾU NHI
tia sáng huy hoàng
rạng đông
ví sao trời
nguồn hơi ấm
xóa tan màu u tối
hoa hướng dương
chién sĩ phúc âm
hơi gió xuân
nguy khó chớ nao
yên vui
xuân
nao
vui
Translate Thiếu Nhi Ca into English in the following box.
Oh Pioneer, like thousands of sun rays …
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Formation: Hàng Ngang
Used for: Presentation
Formation: Hình Tròn
Used for: Get-together
Formation: Hình Bán Nguyệt
Used for: Small meeting
= Huynh Trưởng
= Đội Trưởng
= Đội Phó
= Đội Viên
Formation: Hàng Dọc
Used for: General assembly
Formation: Hình Chữ U
Used for: Ceremonies
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What formation do you use to present (trình diện) your Team (Đội) or a group of members? Hàng Ngang
How far away should you stand away from your leader (Huynh Trưởng)? 3 steps
If you are to receive an award for your flag (cờ), how far away should you stand? 5 steps
Which direction should you run behind your leader? Counterclockwise
What is the first thing you must always do once your team is all lined up? Salute your leader (Chào Trưởng)
What must you do after everyone has received their award? Salute the leaders (not necessary to salute
audience)
7. Which way does your Team run to get back to your original position? Counterclockwise behind all the Trưởng
8. Which way do you run for individual awards to get back to your position? Straight back to your original place,
no need to run behind Trưởng
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Matching:
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Đội Trưởng
Đội Phó
Thư Ký
Thủ Quỹ
Đội Viên
Kỹ Thuật
Quản Ca
Quản Trò
Quản Bếp
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Team Leader
Assistant Team Leader
Secretary
Treasurer
Team Member
Technical Master
Song Master
Game Master
Chef
Nurse
Contact
Historian
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Who represents the Team if the Đội Trưởng is absent or unavailable? Đội Phó
Who keeps a record of all the Team members? Thư Ký
Who takes care of the money for the Team? Thủ Quỹ
Who takes care of all the technical stuff for the Team such as raising a tent? Kỹ Thuật
Who takes care of the First Aid kit? Y Tá
Who takes care of calling other members for a meeting or some other purpose? Liên Lạc
Who takes care of taking pictures and writing a summary for the events? Sử Gia
Who takes care of coming up with songs during a meeting? Quản Ca
Who takes care of coming up with games or other topics for a meeting? Quản Trò
Who takes care of cooking for the Team? Quản Bếp
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1. What is Prayer? The
elevation of the heart and mind
to God in praise of His glory; a
spiritual communion with God.
2. What are the different types
of Prayer? Praise God for
his glory, Petition to God for
some desired good,
Thanksgiving for a good received, and Intercession
for others before God.
How long did Jesus spend in the desert in prayer
during the Temptations? 40 days
Who did Jesus take with him to pray at
Gethsemane? Peter, John, & James
What is the most perfect prayer taught by Jesus?
The Our Father or the Lord’s Prayer
How did St. Paul encourage one to pray? To pray
unceasingly meaning constantly.
Name the 3 basic forms of prayer. Meditation,
Contemplation, Vocal
What are some examples of prayers done daily as
part of Thieu Nhi’s spiritual bouquet (Bó Hoa
Thiêng)? Morning and Evening Prayers,
Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Rosary, etc.
1. What is sacrficie? It is a
ritual offering made to God by a
priest on behalf of the people.
2. What is sacrifice a sign of?
It is a sign of adoration,
gratitude, supplication, and
communion of and to God.
3. What is the perfect sacrifice?
It is Christ’s death on the cross.
4. By Christ’s death on the cross, what did He
accomplished? Christ accomplished our
redemption as high priest of the new and
everlasting covenant.
5. How do we commemorate the sacrifice of Christ?
During mass. Christ’s sacrifice is mysteriously
made present in the Eucharisitc sacrifice of the
Church.
6. What are some examples of Sacrifice done daily as
part of Thieu Nhi’s spiritual bouquet (Bó Hoa
Thiêng)? Listening and obeying parents and
teachers, doing chores happily, helping others,
giving up things that I like for others, giving
money to the poor, etc.
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1. What is Holy Communion?
The reception of the Body and
Blood of Christ in the Eucharist
(CCC 1382)
2. What does the word
Communion mean? An act
of sharing of thoughts and
feelings.
Who do we come into communion with when we
receive the Body and Blood of Christ in the
Eucharist? We become united with Jesus Christ and
with other baptized Christians in the Church. We
become one family of God.
What is the meaning of Eucharistic? “I give
thanks” in Greek or Thanksgiving.
How does the Church define the Eucharist? It is
“the source and summit of the Christian life.”
What are two ways of receiving communion done
daily as part of Thieu Nhi’s spiritual bouquet (Bó
Hoa Thiêng)? Physically and spiritually
What does it mean to receive Holy Communion
spiritually? That is when we have the desire to
receive Jesus in us but are physically prevented
from doing so because of illness or a mass is not
available to attend.
1. What does the word Apostle
mean? It means “one who
is sent” as Jesus was sent by the
Father and as he sent his chosen
disciples.
2. Who were the chosen
disciples? The Twelve
Apostles, chosen to be
witnesses of His Resurrection and the foundation
on which the Church is built.
What were the Apostles sent to do by Jesus? To
preach the Gospel or bring the “Good News” to the
whole world.
Who was the leader of the Twelve Apostles?
St. Peter.
Beside the Twelve, who else was called by God, the
Resurrected Jesus, to become an Apostle to the
Gentiles? St. Paul.
What are some examples of Apostolic Activities
done daily as part of Thieu Nhi’s spiritual bouquet
(Bó Hoa Thiêng)? Altar service, sing in Choir, be
an ideal Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể to set an example
for others, participate in Dâng Hoa, visit nursing
homes, donation to the needy, etc.
1. Tents
1. Why do you need to take care of your tents? A little care is all your tent asks. Treated
well, a quality tent should deliver years of service and reliable performance.
2. When selecting your setup spot, what do you look for and what do you do? Look for
an established campsite with a smooth, level surface. Clear away debris (pine cones,
twigs, small rocks) that could not only poke in you the back, but poke a hole in the
floor of your tent.
3. What do you use to protect the bottom of your tent floor from abrasion? Use a ground
cloth or "footprint" (a ground cloth custom-cut by the manufacturer for your tent). Added bonus: In the
morning, it gives you a clean spot where you can fold and roll your tent.
4. What do you do with your boots or camp footwear when you climb inside your tent? Leave them (and all the
debris clinging to them) outside or in the vestibule.
5. What can cause nylon to deteriorate quickly and how do you protect your tent? The sun's ultraviolet rays
(UVA and UVB) can cause deterioration of the nylon. If your campsite offers little or no shade during the day,
cover your tent with its rainfly. The rainfly's urethane coating helps it hold up better under the sun's glare.
6. If your tent is a freestanding model, what do you do before you pack it away? Pick it up and shake out debris.
Pick up any trash that falls out and pack it up.
7. What do you do if you forget or lose your stakes? Use smooth rocks to anchor the tent's corners, either on the
outside or inside. If it's windy, your only option may be to put them inside the tent.
8. If your tent is equipped with shock-corded poles what must you avoid doing to prevent the
poles from snapping and weakening? Resist the temptation to whip them around to cause
the sections to "snap" together. It's smarter to fit the sections together one at a time by hand.
9. When disassembling a tent, where should you first separate the shock-corded pole? In
the middle. That helps ease tension on the entire cord while it is stored.
10. When packing a tent, why shouldn’t you fold the tent or rainfly fabric on the same crease
lines time after time? Because over the years those creases could become permanent and
might grow brittle as the tent ages. Fold a tent in different places each time you pack it
up, even if you're just moving the fold by a couple of inches.
11. How should you store your tent? Make sure your tent is DRY when you store it. That's
dry, dry, DRY. No tent-care rule is more important.
12. What happens if you leave a tent wet, even damp, for a prolonged period of time? You are inviting mildew to
overtake it. After a trip, unpack your tent and inspect it for dampness. If you detect even a trace, set it up in a
shady spot (a garage, for instance) and let it air dry. If you have the space, store it loosely outside of its stuff
sack. Avoid storing it in damp basements or hot attics.
13. How do you clean a tent? Use a non-abrasive sponge and gently scrub soiled areas by hand. Use cold water
and a non-detergent soap. Rinse thoroughly, then set it up in a shady spot and let it air dry completely.
14. Can you ever machine-wash and dry your tent? No, No, NEVER. Machine-washing a tent is discouraged,
and machine-drying a tent is simply NOT an option; the heat could cause the nylon to distort or melt.
15. How do you remove mildew? Mildew can develop any time your tent is stored wet. It looks bad, smells bad
and can damage your tent's waterproof coatings. DON'T LET IT START.
Identify each of the following items of a tent.
Tent Bag
Individual Tent
Family Tent
Tent Poles
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Label the compass on the right:
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sighting and
signal mirror
sighting and signal mirror
magnetic needle
orienting lines
magnifying lens
clear base plate
index line
scales
rotating liquid-filled housing
orienting arrow
magnetic
needle
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index
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rotating
liquid-filled
housing
scales
3. Morse Code
Decode the following Morse Code
Letters and numbers.
Decode the following Morse Code. What do those letters
represent in Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể?
Morse Code
Decoded Letter Represents in Thiếu Nhi
AN
Ấu Nhi
A N
T
N
Thiếu Nhi
T N
NS
Nghĩa Sĩ
N S
HT
Huynh Trưởng
H T
DS
Đoàn Sinh
D S
Code
Chữ
A A
E E
AA
EE
O O
Âm Việt
Hóa
Â
Code
Chữ
Ê
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Q
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' (sắc)
` (huyền)
OO
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X
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~ (ngã)
D D
DD
Đ
Z
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? (hỏi)
A W
AW
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. (nặng)
O W
OW
Ơ
U W
UW
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Used by Sender
Begin message
A A A A
An error
E E E E E E E E
End of message
A R
Letters
AAAA
8 E's
AR
Dấu Việt Hóa
Used by Receiver
I am ready
K
Send again
I M I
Message received
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Activity:
A Pioneer should be able to decode a
message about 15 syllables in less than 5
minutes.
Sample Messages: 1. The Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles on Pentecost. 2. Ta là bánh hằng sống, ai ăn
Ta sẽ sống đời đời. 3. Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia, below China. 4. Phong Trào Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể là
một đoàn thể Công Giáo Tiến Hành.
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Label the following Trail Markers.
8. Go Back
1. This Way
9. Go Right
2. Slow Down
10. Go Left
3. Not This Way
11. Split Into 2
4. Start Here
12. Combine Into 1
5. Walk Faster
13. Wait Here
6. Run
14. Stream Ahead
7. Obstacle to Cross
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Safety Ahead
Watch for Interference
Treasure Ahead
Treasure 3m, 2m High
Treasure Within 5m
Treasure Around Here
Walk Across Bridge
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Walk Under Bridge
Tent Ahead
Church Ahead
Drinkable Water
Undrinkable Water
Danger
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Khởi Hành Đây
This Way
Đi Lối Này
Not This Way
Đừng Đi Lối Này
Obstacle to Cross
Phải Qua Chướng Ngại
End Here
Hết Dấu
Walk Faster
Đi Nhanh Lên
Slow Down
Đi Châm Lại
Go Back
Trở Lại
Go Right
Đi Hướng Phải
Run
Chạy
Split Into 2
Chia Ra 2
Combine Into 1
Nhập Thành 1
Go Left
Đi Hương Trái
Safety Ahead
An Toàn Phía Trước
Watch for Interference
Coi Chừng Có Nghịch
Stream Ahead
Dòng Nước Phía Trước
Treasure Ahead
Mật Thư Phía Trước
Treasure 3m, 2m High
Mật Thư 3m, 2m Cao
Treasure Within 5m
Mật Thư Trong 5m
Treasure Around Here
Mật Thư Quanh Đây
Wait Here
Đợi Đây
Walk Cross Bridge
Đi Qua Cầu
Walk Under Bridge
Đi Dưới Cầu
Tent Ahead
Lều Phía Trước
Drinkable Water
Nước Uống Được
Undrinkable Water
Nước Không Uống
Danger
Nguy Hiểm
Church Ahead
Nhà Thờ Phía Trước
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You should be able to sing this entire song to your Huynh
Trưởng.
Draw or write down what this song means to you.
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Appendix
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Lần Hạt Mân Côi
Làm Dấu Thánh Giá
Hát hay đọc Kinh Chúa Thánh Thần
Xét Mình và Kinh Ăn Năn Tội
Lời Chúa (theo mầu nhiệm suy niệm)
Suy niệm Mân Côi
- 1 Kinh Lạy Cha
- 10 Kinh Kính Mừng
- 1 Kinh Sáng Danh
Kinh Lạy Nữ Vương
Hát 1 bài kính Đức Mẹ
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Praying the Rosary
Make the Sign of the Cross
Recite the Apostles Creed
Recite the Our Father
Recite 3 Hail Mary
Recite the Glory Be to the Father
Recall the Rosary Mystery
- 1 Our Father
- 10 Hail Mary
- 1 Glory Be to the Father
Conclude with Hail, Holy Queen
6.
The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary.
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Mầu Nhiệm Vui
Joyful Mysteries
1.
Thiên Thần truyền tin cho Đức Bà chịu thai.
Ta hãy xin cho được ở khiêm nhường. (Lc 1:26,38)
2. Đức Bà đi viếng bà thánh Isave.
Ta hãy xin cho được lòng yêu người. (Lc 1:39-40)
3. Đức Ba sinh Đức Chúa Giêsu nơi hang đá.
Ta hãy xin cho được lòng khó khăn. (Lc 2:1,6-7)
4. Đức Bà dâng Đức Chúa Giêsu trong đền thánh.
Ta hãy xin cho được vâng lời chịu lụy. (Lc 2:22-23)
5. Đức Bà tìm được Đức Chúa Giêsu trong đền thánh.
Ta hãy xin cho được giữ nghĩa cùng Chúa luôn. (Lc 2:41,46)
I Desire the Love Of Humility. (Lk 1:26,38)
7.
8.
The Birth of Jesus.
I Desire the Love of God. (Lk 2:1,6-7)
9.
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
I Desire a Spirit of Sacrifice. (Lk 2:22-23)
10. Finding Jesus in the Temple.
I desire Zeal For The Glory Of God. (Lk 2:41,46)
Mầu Nhiệm Thương
1.
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth.
I Desire Charity Toward My Neighbor. (Lk 1:39-40)
Sorrowful Myteries
Đức Chúa Giêsu lo buồn đổ mồ hôi máu.
6.
Agony of Jesus in the Garden.
Ta hãy xin cho được ăn năn tội nên. (Mt 26:36, Lc 22:44)
I Desire True Repentance for My Sins. (Mt 26:36, Lk 22:44)
2.
7.
Đức Chúa Giêsu chịu đánh đòn.
Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar.
Ta hãy xin cho được hãm mình chịu khó bằng lòng. (Mt 27:26, Gn 19:1)
I Desire a Spirit of Mortification. (Mt 27:26, Jn 19:1)
3.
8.
Đức Chúa Giêsu chịu đội mão gai.
Jesus is Crowned With Thorns.
Ta hãy xin cho được chịu mọi sự sĩ nhục bằng lòng. (Mt 27:27, Gn 19:2-3)
I Desire Moral Courage. (Mt 27:27, Jn 19:2-3)
4.
9.
Đức Chúa Giêsu vác cây thánh giá.
Jesus Carries His Cross.
Ta hãy xin cho được vác thánh giá theo chân Chúa. (Mt 27:32, Gn 19:17)
I Desire the Virtue of Patience. (Mt 27:32, Jn 19:17)
5.
10. The Crucifixion of Jesus.
Đức Chúa Giêsu chịu chết trên cây thánh giá.
Ta hãy xin cho được đóng đinh tính xác thịt vào thánh giá Chúa. (Mt 27:33,
Gn 19:18)
I Desire the Grace of Final Perseverance. (Mt 27:33, Jn 19:18)
Mầu Nhiệm Mừng
1.
Glorious Mysteries
Đức Chúa Giêsu sống lại.
6.
The Resurrection of Jesus.
Ta hãy xin cho được sống lại thật về phần linh hồn. (Lc 1:38, Gn 20:1)
I Desire a Strong Faith. (Lk 1:38, Jn 20:1)
2.
7.
Đức Chúa Giêsu lên trời.
The Ascension of Jesus.
Ta hãy xin cho được ái mộ những sự trên trời. (Lc 24:36,51)
I desire the Virtue of Hope. (Lk 24:36,51)
3.
8.
Đức Chúa Thánh Thần hiện xuống.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Ta hãy xin cho được đầy dẫy mọi ơn Đức Chúa Thánh Thần. (Cv 2:1,4).
I Desire Zeal for the Glory of God. (Act 2:1,4)
4.
9.
Đức Chúa Trời cho Đức Bà lên trời.
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven.
Ta hãy xin cho được ơn chết lành trong tay Đức Mẹ. (Mt 12:50)
I Desire the Grace of a Holy Death. (Mt 12:50)
5.
10. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Đức Chúa Trời thưởng Đức Mẹ trên trời.
Ta hãy xin Đức Mẹ phù hộ cho ta được thưởng cùng Đức Mẹ trên nước thiên
đàng. (Lc 2:46)
I desire a Greater Love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. (Lk 2:46)
Mầu Nhiệm Sáng
1.
Luminous Mysteries
Đức Chúa Giêsu chịu phép rửa tại sông Jordan.
6.
The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.
Ta hãy xin cho được sống xứng đáng là con cái Chúa. (Mt 3:16-17)
I desire to Live as God’s Children. (Mt 3:16-17)
2.
7.
Đức Chúa Giêsu dự tiệc cưới Cana.
The Manifestation of Jesus at The Wedding at Cana.
Ta hãy xin cho được vững tin vào quyền năng của Ngài. (Gn 2: 1-2,11)
I desire to Believe in God’s Powers. (Jn 2:1-2,11)
3.
8.
Đức Chúa Giêsu rao giảng Nước Trời và kêu gọi sám hối.
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
Ta hãy xin cho được hoán cải và đón nhận Tin Mừng. (Mc 1:15)
I desire to Receive the Gospel. (Mk 1:15)
4.
9.
Đức Chúa Giêsu biến hình trên núi.
The Transfiguration of Jesus.
Ta hãy xin cho được lắng nghe và thực hành Lời Chúa. (Mt 17:2, Lc 9:35)
I desire to Listen to and Live the Word of the Lord. (Mt 17:2, Lk 9:35)
5.
10. The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist.
Đức Chúa Giêsu lập Bí Tích Thánh Thể.
Ta hãy xin cho được năng kết hiệp cùng Chúa Giêsu Thánh Thể. (Mt 26:26,
Gn 13:1)
I Desire to Pronounce the Eucharist. (Mt 26:26, Jn 13:1)
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Bible Study
SAMPLE
Chương Trình Thăng Cấp Ngành Ấu Nhi
Rank Promotion Syllabus for Seedling
Áu Nhi Cấp 1
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God & His Creations
Adam & Eve
Noah
Ấu Nhi Ca
Tân Hành Ca
a. Sacramentals
b. Personal Hygiene
Ấu Nhi Cấp 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Abraham
The 12 Tribes of Israel
Joseph
Sacred Vestments
4 Tôn Chỉ
10 Điều Tâm Niệm
Đồng Phục



Jesus: The Incarnation
Eucharist: Real Presence
Vietnam Geography
Ấu Nhi Cấp 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.




Moses
Exodus
David
Overview of Old Testament
Bó Hoa Thiêng
So Hàng Đội
Nghiêm Tập Căn Bản
Basic Knots
10 Commandments
The Rosary
Semaphore
Danh Xưng
This is not necessarily the exact order that you have to follow; you can skip around if need you need. Try
to complete the numbered items. The bulleted (italicized) items are to be completed if there is extra time left over.
Remember to bring your Bible and read from the Bible to your Đội for all the lessons in Thánh Kinh.
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