Learning Outcomes

Students will:
  1. Explore and express the qualities of relationships they want to have
  2. Name how they want others to "be with them"
  3. Know that each person has been created with the freedom to shape his or her own relationships
  4. Repeat and explain the Beatitudes 
  5. Identify ways the Beatitudes help us understand the christian attitude toward being with others
  6. Articulate the christian call to take on the attitude of Christ.

Key Terms

  • Beatitudes
  • Virtues
  • Kingdom of Heaven
  • The Ten Commandments

What are the qualities of a good friendship or relationship? 

Who do I want to be with? - Healthy Relationships

Read text - Be With Me- p. 6-15 and consider the reflection questions. Think about the types of relationships you want to form in the future and what qualities you look for in the people you spend time with. When you are done check out some good tips for relationships from Kid President below...

The Beatitudes 

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  1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
  2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
  3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
  4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
  5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
  6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
  7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
  8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  - Matthew 5:3-10

Sermon on the Mount - Jesus delivers the Beatitudes

Society and  Media-  Messages that counteract the Beatitudes

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The Beatitudes Project

Sample Project Expectations

Below I have examples of what I expect you to create for your projects. You may not use the same images or examples as the ones provided in the exemplars below. Please use this just to make sure you are on track. If you have any questions about the project please get a hold of me by clicking here.

Sample 1- Beatitudes Presentation

Sample 2 - News Story Reflection
NOTE: You MAY NOT use the same images or the same worded examples that are used in this presentation. Any use of this material will result in a lose of marks on your project. 
NOTE: You MAY NOT use the same news story as I have used here. You must find a completely different news story and example of someone living the Beatitudes in today's society. If you need ideas on what to search for- consider searching for news stories about the kind of people we talked about as examples in the Beatitudes presentation (on the left)

Sample 3 - Pope Francis Poster

Sample 4 - Sources Page
NOTE: This is just a sample of what your sources page should LOOK like and how it should be ORGANIZED. There is no limit to the amount of sources you may have and one mark will be deducted for every image or quote that you have not sourced. 

Unit 1: Be With Me Summary