Lesson Four
Theme: Consecrated for Christ
Topic: God’s Plan for Religious
Overview
Students will explain that religious belong to Jesus in a special way. They will recall that consecrated persons are called by Christ to follow him more closely. Students will list and explain the vows.
Additional Student / Classroom Resources
DVD: For Love Alone
“For Love Alone” DVD (18 mins)- Available on itunes and at Amazon.com – Opens the audience to the lives of modern women who have responded to a personal call to follow Jesus Christ, with the gift of their lives.
Resources for Parents & Teachers
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catechism of the Catholic Church: especially paragraphs 1539-1571
Link: CMSWR
Website with information about and pictures of many religious communities
Video: For Love Alone Trailer
1.5 video introduction to For Love Alone
Video: Light of Love
60 min video that introduces sisters of several communities. The audience is able to get an in-depth look into the life and vocation of these sisters.