tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post7336989656620701076..comments2023-12-23T00:19:35.005-08:00Comments on ADAM'S ALE: THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER (AND OF THE SPIRITUAL)Fr. Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-24206750765589994982007-11-14T15:30:00.000-08:002007-11-14T15:30:00.000-08:00In order to apply rules one must first know what t...In order to apply rules one must first know what the rules are. If a student of mine does not know that a sacrament is a "outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace, we can have no discussion for what that means in their lives.<BR/><BR/>In my church the lower grades are fed a steady diet of "Jesus loves you, ain't that grand", and by the time I get them in the 7th grade they would just as soon love Jesus over at the local "mega-church" rather than at boring old Mass.<BR/><BR/>We must have balance with our approach to the teaching of the Catholic faith which includes plain old memorizing of important imformation. That is expected in math, English, and history. Our Catholic faith is no less important.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-18104915114035009712007-11-14T08:11:00.000-08:002007-11-14T08:11:00.000-08:00This is not something I would normally share, howe...This is not something I would normally share, however, you brought the subject up. I think part of the problem is our Catholic schools and how they teach religion - the same with the CCD (showing my age) classes. <BR/><BR/>It is right and good to teach about the history, 10 Commandments, Beatitudes - and these should be taught. But what is not taught is HOW to apply these things in everyday life. Talk about touchy subjects like abortion, non-needed surgeries (face lifts, tummy tucks), homosexuality, etc...we have to be able to teach others how to deal with these things. What would you do if.... type situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com