In Chapter 9 the students learned about ways we follow the First Com- mandment. In this chapter the students will learn that we follow the Second Commandment by respecting and honoring the name of God.

For Adult Reading and Reflection Doctrinal Content Catechism of the Catholic Church

The students will learn: Paragraph psalm • God’s name is holy...... 2143 reverence • We respect God’s name...... 2144 bless • We call upon God’s name...... 2153 sacred • We respect and honor sacred places...... 1186

Go to www.webelieveweb.com, Catechist/ Teacher, We Believe Correlations for this chapter’s correlation to: • Six Tasks of Catechesis • Catholic Social Teaching. What does your name mean to you?

Names are an essential part of who we are. we intend no disrespect, but disrespect is nonethe- When God appeared to Moses, and Moses asked less given, and our faith is dishonored. what God’s name was, the answer was Yahweh, “I The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches am the One who is.” The Israelites believed that us a positive approach. “The gift of a name belongs when people gave their names, they offered them- to the order of trust and intimacy. ‘The Lord’s selves and welcomed the possibility of friendship. name is holy.’ For this reason man must not abuse By revealing his name, God sent a clear sign to his it. He must keep it in mind in silent, loving adora- people that his friendship was open to them. tion. He will not introduce it into his speech except The Second Commandment directs us to use to bless, praise, and glorify it” (2143). God’s name only with respect. Christians are urged to show that same respect for the name of Jesus, the Son of God. Additionally, we owe respect to all whose names we use in prayers, such as Mary and the saints. How can you use God’s name in a more The Second Commandment is widely ignored, prayerful and worthy manner? even by Christians. We may say to ourselves that

91A

6414-1_TE4_91A-B_CH10.indd 91A 1/25/10 8:55:22 AM Lesson Steps Presentation Materials

page 91 • Praise God together. For the prayer space: Bible, poster of Prayer Respond in song. the Ten Commandments • Discuss the meaning of special “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High,” Focus on Life names. Rick Founds, # 9 Grade 4 CD

pages 92–93 • Read and discuss the Second “Psalm 103: The Lord Is Kind,” God’s name is holy. Commandment, God’s holy name Carey Landry, #10, Grade 4 CD and psalms of praise. (option) We respect God’s name. Identify ways to praise God’s holy name. • Read and discuss using God’s name with respect and reverence. Add to list of titles for God. • Read and discuss the As Catholics text about a Christian name.

pages 94–95 • Read and discuss calling upon God’s • picture of the Temple in Jerusalem We call upon God’s name. name to bless us and to witness our truthfulness. We respect and honor sacred Name some of the ways God’s name places. is used and respected. • Read and discuss what are considered sacred places.

page 95 Write a public service announcement • copies of Reproducible Master 10, about respecting God’s name. guide page 91C

pages 96–97 • Complete the Project Disciple activities. • colored pencils or crayons Project Disciple • Explain the Take Home activity. • copies of Sharing Faith with My • Discuss/send home Sharing Faith Family reproducible master, with My Family reproducible master Chapter 10 (back of book) for this chapter.

page 98 • Complete Chapter 10 Test. • optional: copies of Scripture repro- Chapter 10 Test • W ork on Alternative Assessment ducible master, What’s the Word?, activity. Chapter 10 (back of book)

For additional ideas, activities, and opportunities: Visit Sadlier’s 91B

6414-1_TE4_91A-B_CH10.indd 91B 1/25/10 8:55:23 AM