Youth Ministry Recap
Friday, June 28, 2019
"Gentleness, Kindness, Goodness, and Patience"

This past Friday, we wrapped up the superhero-themed lessons on the fruits of the Holy Spirit discussing about gentleness, kindness, goodness and patience. We looked at the example of Rescue/Pepper Pots (from Iron Man) who illustrates gentleness & kindness. We learned that gentleness is learning how and when to use strength and that kindness is doing what is best for others even if it means standing up to them to do the right thing. We also looked at the example of Batman, who exemplifies goodness & patience. Patience is knowing how and when to act and goodness is knowing what is right and acting upon it. We remember we are called to imitate Christ in being compassionate and loving, thus these fruits of the spirit are important because they inform our actions.

Family Reflection:

• How is it considered kind to stand up to someone when they are doing something wrong?
• How can we grow in gentleness, kindness, goodness and patience in our daily lives?
• How can we exemplify the goodness of God to those around us?

• The youth were challenged to do at least one random act of kindness each day of the week.
• Continue to pray for each other's intentions. (Parents, encourage your youth to continue to use their prayer journals)

• New liability forms will be generated for the next semester.