The Sacrifice of Jesus: A Lesson in Love and Forgiveness
Explore the profound sacrifice of Jesus as he willingly gives his life for humanity, reflecting the ultimate act of love and forgiveness. Follow Jesus's journey from the Agony in the Garden to his unjust death, portraying strength and compassion amidst adversity.
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Chapter 19: Jesus Gives His Life for Us - Lesson 1 Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. --John 15:13
The Agony in the Garden Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane, or the Garden of Olives, to pray after the Last Supper He asked His disciples to stay awake while He prayed, but they fell asleep Jesus saw all of our sins that night and He was sad He knew that He must pay for our sins He reconciled His will with the Father s will Your will, not mine, be done.
Jesus was arrested Soldiers came to the garden to arrest Jesus They were cruel, but Jesus was gentle Jesus knew that He must fulfill God s plan Jesus was taken to the high priest and Jewish leaders They wrongly accused Jesus, but He stood silently Jesus faced death by crucifixion How do you think Jesus was feeling? Why was Jesus upset? How would you feel in that situation?
The Agony in the Garden Read The Agony in the Garden Matthew 26:30-58 Do Activity Book p. 73 Gethsemane https://safeshare.tv/x/M- 0JhXQNBhI
Chapter 19: Jesus Gives His Life for Us - Lesson 2 Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. --John 15:13
Jesus Death The Jewish leaders could not put Jesus to death because of the law The Jewish people had to get permission from Pontius Pilate who was the Roman governor of Judea He had the power to put Jesus to death or set Him free Pilate gave in to the crowd as they yelled, Crucify him! and He was sentenced to death How do you think Jesus felt while the crowd was shouting for Him to be crucified?
Jesus was treated like a criminal The soldiers grabbed Him and beat Him with whips They pushed a crown of thorns on His head and mocked Him He was forced to carry His cross and was crucified on Mount Calvary
The Stations of the Cross Jesus is condemned to death Jesus carries His Cross Jesus falls for the first time Jesus meets His Mother Jesus is helped by Simon Veronica wipes the face of Jesus Jesus falls the second time Jesus speaks to the women Jesus fall a third time Jesus is stripped of His clothing Jesus is nailed to the Cross Jesus dies on the Cross Jesus is taken down from the Cross Jesus is placed in the tomb
Jesus is condemned to death Review the Stations of the Cross Do Activity Book p. 74 Jesus is Condemned Before Pilate https://safeshare.tv/x/76Nri n-yDHM
Closing Pray together the Our Father.
Chapter 19: Jesus Gives His Life for Us - Lesson 3 Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. --John 15:13
Jesus died on the Cross Jesus suffered in love He chose to suffer and die because He loves us so much He forgave the sins of the thief and the soldiers Jesus wanted to redeem us, or free us from sin, so we can go to Heaven Read Gospel of John 18:18-30 Why didn t Jesus perform a miracle and get Himself off the cross?
Mary and John They were present at His death They were there to comfort Jesus and mourn His death Mary watched her Son suffer and die John was a beloved disciple of Jesus Jesus told His Mother Mary to be the Mother of John and all of us
The Suffering of Jesus Do Activity Book p. 75 Suffering and Resurrection of Jesus Christ https://safeshare.tv/x/ss58 9b8cd3c6df4
Closing Pray together The Hail Holy Queen: Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve! To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears! Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus! O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V: Pray for us O Holy Mother of God. R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Chapter 19: Jesus Gives His Life for Us - Lesson 4 Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. --John 15:13
Jesus Sacrifice: Was so complete that it conquered death forever Healed the wounds of Original Sin Restored grace and friendship between God and man Jesus saved all people by His death and Resurrection Jesus Passion taught man the value of suffering and sacrifice and saved the world We share in the Cross of Christ in the hope of Heaven
Lent Violet is the color of Lent It is a time to strengthen the positive moral habits of prayer and sacrifice It is a good time for receiving the Sacrament of Penance Types of penance: Prayers Fasting and abstinence Works of charity Almsgiving
Questions to know Q. 87 Why did the Son of God become man? The Son of God became man to save us, that is, to redeem us from sin and to regain Heaven for us. (CCC 461) Q. 88 What did Jesus Christ do to save us? To save us, Jesus Christ paid for our sins by suffering and sacrificing Himself on the Cross and He taught us how to live according to God. (CCC 571, 580) Q. 89 What is a sacrifice? Sacrifice is a public offering to God of something to show that God is the Creator and supreme Master to Whom everything belongs. (CCC 606) Q. 90 What are the Stations of the Cross? The Stations of the Cross are a devotional prayer in which we think about the suffering and death of Jesus. (CCC 1674, 1676)
Jesus is Resurrected Do Activity Book p. 76 Jesus is Resurrected https://safeshare.tv/x/MTo vT-aYDPo
Closing Pray together the Act of Contrition: O My God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
