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 FAITHhelps:
A free learning companion to FAITH Magazine
FAITHhelps can be used by teachers and parents, and is also useful
as an aid for our regular Live Chats. You can use FAITHhelps at
home or school, in youth groups, or just as a personal study aid
or supplement to the magazine.
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of FAITHhelps on Pope John Paul II.
The funeral
liturgies of Pope John Paul II
Timeline of
Pope John Paul II
We morun the
death of Pope John Paul II: What happens now?
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Download Past Issues of FAITHhelps:
You
shall not steal
1) Discussion: What do we take from others
3) Activity: Making restitution
4) Plus: included is a special excerpt from FAITH’s October
issue on giving God your best by Fr. Bill Ashbaugh.
Blessed
are the persecuted
1) Background: on people in recent memory who
have been persecuted
2) Discussion: When have you felt persecuted?
3) Activity: Facing imprisonment for faith
4) Plus: included is a special excerpt from FAITH’s December
2003 issue
on perseverance by Fr. Bill Ashbaugh.
Blessed
are the peacemakers
What is a peacemaker? How do we apply this beatitude
in our daily lives? Plus, Fr. Bill Ashbaugh teaches us how
to overcome anxiety.
Special Teen issue
A discussion and activity dealing with teen peer pressure.
Who do they listen to? Who do they trust? Also, included is a special
excerpt from FAITH’s teen issue on depression – what are
the signs and what can you do to help.
Blessed are
the pure in heart
This issue has a discussion and activity dealing who
rub us the wrong way. Do you really have to like people? No, but
we are called to love. Plus, Fr. Bill shows how to address the very
serious topic of sexual addiction.
Blessed are the
merciful
Includes a lesson about the gift of mercy and the importance
of forgiveness. Plus, why should we pray for our enemies? And, a
step-by-step guide to the Divine Mercy chaplet from Fr. Bill.
Blessed are those
who hunger and thirst for justice
1. Learn why there can be no peace without
justice.
2. Test your prejudices: an activity and discussion
for groups
3. The gift of Shalom!: Is there
peace in your relationships? Let Fr. Bill guide you through an examination
of conscience.
Blessed are the
meek
This issue deals with what it means to be meek, and includes
Fr. Bill Ashbaugh’s spiritual reflection from the April issue
of FAITH. Plus, there is a special FAITHhelps on talking to children
about war. Even though Saddam Hussein’s regime has fallen,
children need to talk about and process these important events.
Blessed are they who
mourn
How can mourning be a blessing? When have you mourned? What can
we learn about suffering from the Mother of all Sorrows, Mary? There
is an activity and a reflection inside. We hope you and your group
get a lot out of this special issue.
Blessed are
the Poor in Spirit
Discuss what it means to be "poor in spirit." What does
Scripture teach about being rich and being poor? In part 2, Fr.
Bill Ashbaugh leads us through a spiritual exercise to be on the
road to freedom from our possessions. Remember, "you can't
take it with you."
learning how to
pray
This issue includes discussion questions about forms of prayer and
devotion. It also includes directions on how to turn the remnants
of your Advent candles into a New Year candle. And, from the December
2002 issue of FAITH, is Spiritual Fitness: Fr. Bill Ashbaugh
guides us through a Scriptural reflection - in the style of Lectio
Divina. If you're interested in additional, in-depth resources
on prayer and devotion, click on FAITHbooks
or FAITHlinks.
the value of suffering
and how prayer heals
Discuss the efficacy of prayer. Learn how the healing process can
begin. Find out where to get information on saints, and read about
how holy men and women have dealt with suffering. Fr. Bill Ashbaugh
guides us through a prayer and meditation to show us the redemptive
value of suffering.
entering the covenant
of marriage
Discuss the meaning of vocation, marriage, contract and covenant.
Find out what we can learn from popular wedding traditions. Learn
the importance of nonverbal communication. And finally, let Fr.
Bill's spiritual fitness excercises help you to reconnect with God
and each other.
Teens Making a Difference
Discuss how to spread positive teen news. Ask yourself questions
to find out what kind of person you are. Learn that "it's up
to you to speak up." Participate in a 'Hands On' project. And
finally, let Fr. Bill show you how to pray with your favorite music.
The Mystery of Suffering
Discuss the mystery of suffering and how it fits in with God's divine
plan. Learn how the Christ's presence in the Eucharist can sustain
us in times of need. Then, allow Fr. Bill Ashbaugh to walk you through
a prayer that will increase your hunger for heavenly food.
Forgive and Forget
Discuss the meaning of the sacrament of reconcilation. Learn how
Penance calls us to a greater conversion. Walk through a meditative
prayer with your favorite parable. And, learn how to forgive, even
when it hurts.
Becoming Catholic
Remember Your Baptism
Peace and Justice
Past and Present
Dealing with Tragedy
What Life Serves Up
Work and Leisure
Life and Death
Saved or Damned
One and the Many
Mixed-Religion Marriages
Science & Faith
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