Talk to Jesus about something that you heard or saw today that made you sad.

How would you describe the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in your life?

Thomas was known as the doubter. He had to see to believe that it was Jesus. Did you ever believe without seeing? What did you feel like? What helped you have faith in Jesus?

What does it mean that God is Trinity? What do you understand about this mystery? Does this make God more or less relatable to you?

What matters in life is how you respond to Christ. Responding with love and longing will bring you eternal life. If you respond with indifference or hostility, you risk separation. In Luke 9:18-21, Jesus asked His disciples the following two questions:
1. Who do the crowds say that I am?
2. Who do you say that I am?

If Jesus were to ask you the same two questions, what would you say?

What is a Christian? How is your life different because you are a Christian? What do you think it means to love others as Jesus loves us?

What practical steps can I take to live the life of a disciple?

The Good Shepherd will always protect us, but it is our job to stay close to Him as possible. How do I stay close to Jesus so I will hear his voice when he wants to lead me away from danger?

Read John 21: 1-19 ( Answer the following)

Why is Peter a good example of how to be a disciple of Jesus? What does he do and say in the Gospel?

Why do you think Thomas wanted to see Jesus before believing he had been raised? Do you think you would have felt the same way, or do you think you would have believed based on what the other disciples told you? How are you able to believe as a christian today?

Think of an experience you had trying to be truthful. Was it hard? Did you ask Jesus or anyone else to help you? How did you handle it? Would you act differently in the future? Why or why not?

First Station: Jesus is Condemned

Every day in our world people are condemned. they are rejected because of race, religion, nationality, or socioeconomic standing. At school kids are constantly the butt of jokes. Jesus was one of those who didn't fit in. He did and said things that upset the people with the power.

Reflection: Think about the following and respond.

Jesus, forgive us for the times we have condemned you in others through our silence and indifference. Help us welcome all as you did. Teach us to follow you.

In last Sunday's Gospel Luke 5: 1-11( also discussed in class today), what are some things we learn about Simon Peter from this story, especially how he responds to Jesus (humility, trust, obedience, faith, willingness to follow)? How can we be more like Peter?

The people of Nazareth could not accept the way Jesus talked about himself and his ministry. Why do you think the people of Nazareth rejected Jesus and His words?

Imagine you are in the synagogue at Nazareth listening to Jesus. Imagine that you've known him for many years, and then you hear him say, " I am going to turn the world upside down." What would you think?

What stories do you know about Mary? How does she show her strong faith in these stories?

Suppose the world were to end tonight. What would  you wish to have changed about yourself to be better prepared to meet Jesus? Include steps you can take to make the changes happen.

Explain the following statement:

No matter who you are....
or where you're from....
your future is up to you.

Prophets are people who see how God is working in the world and how we should respond to Him. If you were a prophet what would you proclaim on Christmas?

Have you ever had to apologize to someone? Do you think the experience helped you become a better person? Why does being sorry motivate us to change?