Assignment for TECHNOLOGY CLASSES Friday, January 18, 2008

1. Read this Sunday's Gospel reading:
Jn 1:29-34

John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said,
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
He is the one of whom I said,
‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me
because he existed before me.’
I did not know him,
but the reason why I came baptizing with water
was that he might be made known to Israel.”
John testified further, saying,
“I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven
and remain upon him.
I did not know him,
but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me,
‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain,
he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”

2. Go to The Center for Liturgy Sunday . Click on and read the Study of the Readings

3. Create an Open Office word doc with your name and grade at the top. Answer the following questions using complete sentences. You MAY NOT copy and paste.

8TH GRADE QUESTIONS

1. We begin Ordinary Time each year by reading from which Gospel?
2. The identity of Jesus: In the very first chapter of his gospel, John uses several different titles to describe Jesus and his identity. What are they?
3. This Sunday’s brief gospel begins with the title “Lamb of God.” What is the primary reference to Jesus?
4. The last title in this passage is “Son of God.” John uses many titles that include the word “son.” What are they?
5. As the Son of God, Jesus does what God alone can do. According to this reading, what are those things?
6. This is our time to contemplate the mystery of Jesus’ identity: Who is Jesus for you?

5TH GRADE QUESTIONS

1. We begin Ordinary Time each year by reading from which Gospel?
2. This is our time to contemplate the mystery of Jesus’ identity: Who is Jesus for you?
3. John the Baptist had the great honor of preparing the way for Jesus. Through John's preaching and baptizing, the people's hearts were ready for the coming of the Lamb of God. John had spent his entire life listening to God's word. And when Jesus, the Messiah, finally came, God helped John to recognize him.
Very often we get so busy and noisy that God's voice is completely drowned out. We are not always prepared to recognize Jesus in our daily lives. What will you do to become a better listener?