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“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
In Branch 4, we’ll explore the concepts of sin, salvation, and the “last things”—death, judgment, heaven, and hell—within God’s plan. While God’s plan is for everyone to reach heaven, the Church teaches that people can sometimes turn away, making choices that lead them away from this path. We’ll look at how Jesus, though fully God, experienced human temptations, like in the wilderness, yet remained faithful to God’s plan. Through this, we’ll understand how sin and redemption are central to our journey toward God.
We’ll also focus on Ash Wednesday and Lent, a time when Christians reflect on their choices and renew their connection with God. We’ll learn what happens during the Ash Wednesday Mass, the symbols involved, and how Christians respond to God’s call during Lent through prayer and reflection. We’ll discuss the meaning of “conscience,” how Catholics view sin, and connect these ideas to the Ten Commandments and Jesus’ teachings. Additionally, we’ll study Catholic beliefs about the last things and reflect on how St. Paul’s words and the sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary help Christians understand the promise of resurrection and eternal life. By the end, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of God’s plan for salvation and how our actions and choices connect to it.