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ANTICIPATORY SET
Have two students act out the story of Christ’s encounter with the
young man who asks about eternal life (cf. Mt 19:16-21).
1. Introduction (pp. 182-183)
BASIC QUESTION
How does Christian morality relate to the Ten Commandments of the
Mosaic Law?
KEY IDEA
Christian morality is founded on the Ten Commandments, which it
exceeds and perfects. The best expression of Christian morality is
found in the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount.
1. Introduction (pp. 182-183)
GUIDED EXERCISE
What does Christ mean by the word “life” in the phrase “enter life”?
He means eternal life.
GUIDED EXERCISE
What does it mean to say that God has “sovereignty over the moral
order”?
It means that God decides what is good and what is evil, not man.
What were and are the Ten Commandments for the Jews?
They are basic guidelines governing every aspect of human conduct—
how to do good and avoid evil.
1. Introduction (pp. 182-183)
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Free write for five minutes explaining the relationship between the
Decalogue and Christian morality.
1. Introduction (pp. 182-183)
ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT
KEY IDEAS
God gave the Ten Commandments to his people as a clear code of
conduct, which would bring prosperity if obeyed and suffering if
disobeyed.
Christians also obey the Ten Commandments as amplified and
perfected by Christ, who came not to abolish the Law but to perfect it.
2. The Ten Commandments and the
Teaching of Christ (pp. 184-187)
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Write a paragraph explaining how Christ did not abolish the Law of
Moses but perfected it.
2. The Ten Commandments and the
Teaching of Christ (pp. 184-187)
ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT
The text reminds us that the people of Israel knew that their destiny, for better or for
worse, was tied to the fulfillment of the Ten Commandments.
What about us today? Setting aside the spiritual dimension for a moment, how would
we benefit in material or economic terms from obeying the Ten Commandments? That
is to say, economists, government agencies, and the like, compile data showing that such
things as smoking, obesity, and failure to use seat belts cost the economy many billions
of dollars per year.
Choose one of the Ten Commandments, and show how, if it were obeyed, our
economy would save many resources.
3. The Precepts of the Church (pp. 187-188)
ANTICIPATORY SET
BASIC QUESTION
What are the Precepts of the Church?
KEY IDEA
The Precepts of the Church are particular laws for members of the
Church. They are applications of the first three of the Ten
Commandments and encourage the frequent reception of the
Sacraments, especially the Sacraments of the Eucharist and
Reconciliation.
3. The Precepts of the Church (pp. 187-188)
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Complete the following table to organize their knowledge of the Precepts of the Church. Write down
each precept, identify the positive value behind the rule, and provide either a positive or negative
example of living the precept.
3. The Precepts of the Church (pp. 187-188)
3. The Precepts of the Church (pp. 187-188)
FOCUS QUESTIONS
FOCUS QUESTIONS
GUIDED EXERCISE
FOCUS QUESTION
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
CLOSURE
ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT
Free write for five minutes on the meaning of the following statement:
“The origin of the moral life is the grace of God, which is given to us by
the Holy Spirit through the Sacraments.”
4. The Beatitudes as the Perfection
of the Moral Law (pp. 189-192)
ANTICIPATORY SET
KEY IDEAS
Because the Beatitudes perfect the moral law, their practice brings
about a profound union with Christ and the ability to reflect his light
and joy.
The Beatitudes are a portrait of Christ and also of the follower who
conforms himself or herself to him. It is a picture of detachment, pity
for sinners, humility, idealism and magnanimity, mercy, purity of heart,
peace, and joy in suffering.
4. The Beatitudes as the Perfection
of the Moral Law (pp. 189-192)
FOCUS QUESTIONS
How does a self-centered and carnal life keep one from seeing God?
When we are self-centered and obsessed with sensuality, we cannot pray,
bear to give up any pleasure for any reason, or see Christ in others. On the
other hand, self-control in living purity lets one see Christ in prayer,
suffering, and the lives of others.
If the Beatitudes paint a portrait of Christ, what are the characteristics of his
heart?
Some of the characteristics are humility, pity for those who are suffering in any way,
gentleness, desire to spread goodness, mercy, purity of intention, peace, and joy in
rejection and suffering.
What are the two kinds of mourning that our text identifies under the second
Beatitude?
Our text mentions sorrow for those who do not possess the riches of the Gospel and
those who suffer rejection and scorn because of following Christ. Extension: Every
other form of legitimate sadness is included, such as the loss of a family member or
friend, being in exile, even sorrow for one’s sins.
4. The Beatitudes as the Perfection
of the Moral Law (pp. 189-192)
FOCUS QUESTIONS