You, too, were wonderfully made!

Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptizer (June 24)

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Description: Reflection on the scriptures that are read at Mass for the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptizer invites readers to experience what it means to be wonderfully made by God. The first reading (Isaiah 49:1-6) shows us that God had a special purpose for John the Baptist since before he was born. The Lord did the same for you! Since the moment of your conception, even before you looked human and had a beating heart and a brain that could think, God created you with a special purpose in mind.

This faith enrichment handout or bulletin insert affirms, re-energizes, and builds up the self esteem of readers. It also promotes respect for life and can be used to teach why abortion is a sin.

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Ideas for use: Bulletin insert for the week of the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptizer (June 24) or handout for meditation during Eucharistic Adoraion, a parish retreat or a Respect Life Mass, or in RCIA class.

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Which PowerPoint Presentations cover what Sacraments?

An overview of all 7 sacraments is in the PPT
"The Nature and Function of the Church".

PLUS: The sacraments are also covered in the following PPTs:

Baptism - The Call to Discipleship
& it's further developed in
1. Confession: Sacrament of Healing
2. The Creed
3. Mission of the Redeemer

Eucharist - Christ's True Presence in the Mass
& it's further developed in
1. Life in Jesus
2. Who's Who in the Catholic Church
3. Confession: Sacrament of Healing
4. The Creed

Confirmation - The Sacrament of Confirmation
& it's further developed in
1. Salvation History
2. The Nicene Creed

Reconciliation - Confession: Sacrament of Healing
& it's further developed in
1. Who's Who in the Catholic Church

Anointing of the Sick is covered primarily in
The Nature and Function of the Church

Holy Orders - Who's Who in the Catholic Church
& it's further developed in
1. Christ's True Presence in the Mass

Marriage is touched on in The Call to Discipleship