Journal 7

Today in class i fixed up my speech and practiced it a few times. My role in the group is helping preshlin out with the site but we didnt do anything to do with our project just speeches because we are waiting on the tr other groups.

Journal entry 9

In this lesson  i presented my presentation: we got a few laughs out of the class but some of them were not meant to happen! We could improve on this by time management and testing out the equipment not on the spot. Next time we need to edit it properly.

Individual task 5

Developing an Informed Conscience Worksheet

 

The first place to start developing an informed conscience is with the life, teaching and deeds of Jesus Christ. We need to know what he stood for and what he taught so that we can consider this in making our own decisions.

 

Read the following bible passages and identify the moral virtues that Jesus is trying to convey.

 

Passage	Virtue
John 8:2 – 11	Forgiveness
Mark 14: 34 -36	Peacemaking
Matthew 7:1 – 5	Courage
Luke 15	Compassion
John 18:37	Truth
Matthew 5: 39 – 44	Generosity
Matthew 5: 38 – 41	Acceptance
Matthew 6 : 19 – 21	Poverty

 

List of Virtues

 

Forgiveness	Truth	Courage	Generosity
Compassion	Peacemaking	Acceptance

cst/ist Journal entry 15

What is an Informed Conscience?

When making moral decisions. We must be well informed regarding all the facts of the situation, moral values, virtues and laws in order to make our final decision. Therefore, an informed catholic conscience is an educated conscience that knows in any given situation.
 

Read the following scenario and answer the questions:

Roger Smith, a quite competent swimmer, is out for a leisurely stroll. During the course of his walk he passes by a deserted pier from which a teenage boy who apparently cannot swim has fallen into the water. The boy is screaming for help. Smith recognizes that there is absolutely no danger to himself if he jumps in to save the boy; he could easily succeed if he tried. Nevertheless, he chooses to ignore the boy’s cries. The water is cold and he is afraid of catching a cold — he doesn’t want to get his good clothes wet either. “Why should I inconvenience myself for this kid,” Smith says to himself, and passes on.

1.) There are always TWO sides to a conscience. What would Roger’s conscience be telling him?

Roger Smith’s conscience would be telling him to either help the boy with his swimming, or think about himself and worry about what he is doing and not worry about the boy.

2.) Think of an example of Jesus’ teaching and explain how his teachings can help us to make an appropriate decision?

Jesus’ main teaching is to love one another. Roger displayed no love, but if he was a holy person who alsways prayed, God would have lead him to righteousness and helped him make the correct decision in by helping the young boy.

cst/ist Journal entry 14

1. Open up the Beatitudes Worksheet.
2. Complete exercise 8 - Questions 1 – 4

Beatitudes

 1. How blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of God is theirs.

 2. Blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth as their inheritance.

3. Blessed are those who mourn; they shall be comforted.

4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for uprightness; they shall have their fill.

5. Blessed are the merciful; they shall have mercy shown them.

6. Blessed are the pure in heart: they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers; they shall be recognised as children of God.

8. Blessed are those who are persecuted in the course of uprightness; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

The values:

 

 

 

cst/ist Journal Entry 13

1. Open up the Values of Jesus Worksheet.
2. Complete exercise 7 - Questions 1 & 2 only.

1. – Believe help in needs of struggle or down and he is my saviour.

- Believe that there is always faith in God

- To love one antoher as God has loved us.

2. – Respect others

- Believe in myself

- Believe in others

- Respect myself

- Do not get jealous of anyone

- Don’t be greedy of my needs and wants

cst/ist Journal Entry 12

1. Open up the Ten Commandments Worksheet.
2. Complete exercise 6 - Questions 1 & 2 only.

1. I, the Lord, am your God who brought you out of slavery. You shall have no other God’s except me …..  C

2. You should not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain …..  D

3. Remember to keep the Holy Sabath Day …..  F

4. Honour your Father and your Mother …..  H

5. You shall not kill …..  J

6. You shall not commit adultery …..  B

7. You shall not steal …..  A

8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour …..  I

9. You shall not covet your neighbours wife (spouse) …..  G

10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbour …..  E