Session 2: Gods Love in CreationGrade 6 CLE l 2015-2016 l First Quarter

Lesson 1: We Find Gods Love in All Things

1.

Video Analysis on the Creation Story

in the Bible

Groupwork

FOR TODAY2.

Class Discussion: Why did God

create everything?

3.

Short Reflection: How can I thank God for creating

me and the world?

4.

Short Review Test: Checking what you can remember

A VIDEO on theCreation Story:

Genesis 1

THE CREATION STORY The Bible Series, Episode 1, History Channel, 2013

Your cluster will be assigned to a particular day of Creation. In your cluster, discuss:

What would happen if God did not create _________?

Cluster Work

Question:What would happen if God did not create ______?

Cluster Work

G1 - 1st Day: Light

G2 - 2nd Day: Sky

G3 - 3rd Day: Earth and Sea, Plants

G4 - 4th Day: Star, Sun, Moon

G5 and G6 - 5th Day: Fish and birds

G7 and G8 - 6th Day: Land animals

Write your answer on a manila paper.

SHARE YOUR ANSWERS

LETS DISCUSS

Question 1: How should we understand the Creation

Story?

Is it scientific? Is it historical? What religious truths can we learn from the Creation Story?

Truths from the Creation Story

- God created us. - God is the source of everything that exists. - We all need Gods grace to live our lives fully. - All of Gods creation is good.

Question 2: Why did God create the world?

God created all things not to increase His glory but to share His goodness and love to His Creation.

Question 3: Do we have responsibility to Gods

creation?

God made us stewards of His creation. To be a steward of creation means we look after or take good care of everything that God created.

In Genesis 1:28, God said Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. The word subdue here does not mean to overcome or to take control of the earth.

How can I thank God for creating me and the world?

WE RESPOND

Can you remember?

a. to examine our conscience b. be aware of Gods presence in our daily experiences c. remember our most important experiences during the day d. ask forgiveness from God for the moments when we failed to follow Him

1. What is the main purpose of the Ignatian Examen?

Can you remember?

a. show His power b. make Himself happy c. add glory to Himself d. share His goodness and love

2. Why did God create the world?

Can you remember?

a. care for the world as our home b. always be in control of the world c. populate the earth and divide it among ourselves d. make use of the resources of the earth the way we want

3. What does the Church teach about Gods command: fill the earth and subdue it?

Can you remember?

a. record of historical facts b. simple religious statement c. scientific theory on the beginning of the world d. revelation of important truths about ourselves and our God

4. In what way should we understand the story of creation in the book of Genesis?

Why did God create the world?How is He present in His

creations?

Reflection Questions

Session 2: Gods Love in CreationGrade 6 CLE l 2015-2016 l First Quarter

Lesson 1: We Find Gods Love in All Things