November Family Faith Packet

Topic: ADVENT AND THE FINAL COMING MEMORY VERSES: The Memory Verses are a means of reinforcing the topic of the month by memorizing a verse from the Bible that speaks to the topic of the month. Encourage your kids to return to the next Family Faith Session knowing their memory verses and they will receive a little treat (non-food) from their Catechist. The CD included in the first month has both the memory verses for the year and the Books of the Bible to help with memorization. Good Idea: Try posting the Memory Verses somewhere where the kids will see it often for example on the refrigerator

Hey Dad! Dont forget to read the Hey Dad section on the Opening Page (lower left margin) of each weeks topic, which calls out to Dad to play a special part each week!! Good Idea: Start each Family Faith Session off by lighting a candle and saying a family prayer. This helps everyone center themselves and quiet down.

Week 1: October 11th (Color: GREEN) Topic: Heaven, Hell, Purgatory Focus: The Marcus family continues to process Aunt Alices death. Read the opening page, which will give you some background on the Catholic teachings on Purgatory. 1. Check your supply box. This week you will need: The Marcus Family booklet about Heaven, Hell, Purgatory 2. Heaven a. The eternal state of being in the presence of Gods Love b. Good and Faithful Servants c. A taste of Heaven is experienced through the Sacraments and giving of ourselves through works of charity 3. Hell a. The eternal state of being without God b. Those who rejected God in this life c. The product of sin d. Freely Chosen e. Gods Final Judgment confirms the choices we make here in this life

4. Purgatory a. Process of achieving holiness necessary to enter Heaven b. A cleansing c. A time to ready ourselves to be in the Presence of God

Activity: Read The Marcus Family Talks About Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory