Gifted with the Spirit, Junior High Program Video Links

Lesson 1: Called by the Holy Spirit

• The Lion King:

• Use this video link to illustrate how important the process of initiation is to the community. Show the segment of the film in which Simba is presented to the community. Before showing the video, point out that what teens will be seeing is much like what happens in Baptism when we are introduced to the community as we begin the process of initiation. Each of us is anointed priest, prophet, and king. These roles come with responsibilities, as does the role of Simba. Allow time after the video for the young people to discuss how what they have seen compares with their experiences of Baptism. End by pointing out that during their preparation for Confirmation, teens will be learning more about the connection between Baptism and Confirmation and about their responsibilities to their faith community.

• Sacraments 101: Baptism (why we baptize):

• Show this video while teaching about the Sacraments of Christian Initiation on pages 2-4

• Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of Baptism:

• Show this video while teaching about the Sacraments of Christian Initiation on pages 2-4, or with God’s Gift of Grace on page 4.

• Sacraments 101: Confirmation (why we’re confirmed):

• Show this video while teaching about the Sacraments of Christian Initiation on pages 2-4.

• Ignite Your Catholic Faith: What are the Marks of the Church

• Show this video while teaching about the Marks of the Church on page 5.