St. Ignatius of Loyola MTL

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On the menu:

Mac&Cheese

This week we are talking about Grace2

Questions:

Why do we celebrate Easter?
Read:

John 14:19-20 NIV

“Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you

will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day

you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me,

and I am in you.”

Close your eyes and listen to this verse. What does it make you think about?
What stood out to you the most from today’s Loop Show? What’s one thing you learned or want to talk about?
What do you think it means to have the kind of “full life” that Jesus gives?
What do you think it was like for Jesus’ closest friends and followers when Jesus was crucified?
What do you think it was like for Jesus’ closest friends and followers when, three days after He died, Jesus was alive again?
Who is one person you can invite to IgNation with you next week so they can have fun and learn how much God loves them with you?

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In Sacrament Prep:

We are talking about "Who is Jesus?"

In your view, why did Jesus have such an impact on history?
In what ways did Jesus’ life show us God’s love for us?
Jesus’ life showed us the relationship between Jesus and the Father, but what would that mean for our relationship with God the Father?
If you met Jesus today, what do you think your impression of him would be?
If Jesus is who he says he is, what does that mean for our identity as created by God?

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This week we are talking about The Bible

Questions:

What do you think the purpose of the Bible is today?
Do you think the ideas in the Bible are old-fashioned or outdated?
Do you think the Bible is worth reading today? Why or why not?

Have you ever tried reading the Bible?
How did it go?
Do any quotes from the Bible stand out or have special meaning to you?
Have you ever heard somebody teach from the Bible and connect with it?
What are your biggest questions when it comes to the Bible?
How do you feel about the idea of God speaking to us through the Bible?
Jassie and Peter gave seven tips for reading the Bible (get a Bible, find a time and place, don’t flip and point, genre matters, ask lots of questions, pray, talk to people). Which of these, if any, stands out to you?
Why would governments not want the Bible in their country?

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In Sacrament Prep:

We are talking about "Who is Jesus?"

Video 5.1: Who Do You Say That I Am?

What do you think most people, even non-Christians, like most about Jesus?
Are there ways that Jesus is still a controversial figure today?
Has your image of Jesus changed as you have gotten older?
What role does Jesus play in your life?
How would you respond to someone who asks you who Jesus is?

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Video 5.2: Evidence for Jesus

Who are some heroes who were willing to die for others?
What would it take for you to die for someone?
Would you be willing to die for someone who acted like your enemy?
How would you explain to someone that Jesus could not have been just a prophet or a wise man?

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Video 5.3: Why Did Jesus Come to Us?

What makes Jesus different from other great leaders and teachers?
Explain why God became human and came to the world. Assume the person you are speaking to knows nothing about God or Jesus.
How can you learn more about Jesus’ life?
What are some ways we can respond to God’s love in our daily lives?

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Weekly Challenge

Every week, group members accept a personal challenge to apply what was discussed to their day-to-day lives.

This week:

Invite (and/or pray) for someone that you could invite to IgNation that would like to have fun and learn how much God loves them.

A reminder from last week:

Show grace to someone, and/or go to confession this week.
Share your experience with your group.

Parents – Ask your kids about this challenge during dinner time and ask if they did it.

Every week, group members accept a personal challenge to apply what was discussed to their day-to-day lives.

This week:

Follow the Bible plan for the coming 40 days. Read and discuss in group the gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles.
http://bible.com/r/6OK

A reminder from last week:

Practice your listening skills. Meet with a close friend or family member.For a full 5 minutes, listen attentively, asking questions as needed.

Parents – Ask your kids about this challenge during dinner time and ask if they did it.

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