Keeping+It+Real

=__10 Commandments, The Beatitudes or Good and Evil.__=
 * 1) Adam El-Alami
 * 2) Antony Barca
 * 3) Joao Gomes

= Challenge 1# =

1. Choose a team name. Your team name must have something to do with the themes of the 10 Commandments, The Beatitudes or Good and Evil. (Complete this as a team).


 * See your teacher to create a team page.
 * Type your team name at the top of the page.
 * Type your names under the team name.
 * Write a short explanation,using complete sentences, explaining what your team name means and why you chose it

You wont find a group like ours because we work hard and great together done deal we are keeping it real. ;)

We have decided to call ourselves "Keeping it Real". We have chosen this name because we are being our selves and not worrying about what others think of us, just as Jesus didn't worry about the people who judged him for standing for what he believed in.

2. Think about some laws we have in society today. (Complete this on your own and label your own responses).


 * List 3 - 5 laws that you know of: (laws about stealing, driving, telling the truth in court, etc.)
 * Why do we have laws?
 * How do they help us to live better and more safely?
 * What would life be like if we didn't have laws in society?

__Adam __

Law 1. Do not drink and drive Law 2. Do not steal or commit theft Law 3. Do not commit murder

- Why do we have laws? We have laws so that they can protect us from one another and so that it can maintain law and order in our communities. - How do they help us to live better and more safely? They help us to live better and more safely by giving us rules to follow so that we maintain safe and live peacefully. - What would life be like if we didn't have laws in society? If we didn't have laws there would not be any order and if there isn't any order no one will be safe in our communities.

__Antony __

Law 1. Do not drink alcohol under the age of 18 Law 2. Do not physically/mentally abuse Law 3. Do not drive without a licence

- Why do we have laws? We have laws so that our society is kept in line and balanced. - How do they help us to live better and more safely? Laws help us to live a better life because then our lives are balanced and society is knows where they stand. - What would life be like if we didn't have laws in society? Life would be very hectic due to the fact of which society would not be following the rules and therefore bad behaviour will erupt.

__Joao__

Law 1- do not kill Law 2- do not abuse Law 3- do not drug deal

Why do we have laws? to keep us safe in public and also too punish the criminals. How do they help us to live better and more safely? Soo we have a certain rules to follow and live peacefully. What would life be like without laws? there would be no rules, never peace, and also noone will get punished only by death they would.

3. Read the following short stories about exodus from a children's website...these will help you get the background you need to understand the 10 Commandments: (Read through the stories in pairs/groups and discuss your answer, but each of you are to record and label your own responses).

[|The Story of Baby Moses]

[|Moses the Shepherd]

[|Moses and the Pharoah]

[|Moses and the 10 Commandments]

__Antony __

//** Response: **// These stories help us to understand and relate towards Jesus/God and all the Ten Commandments and we strive to be better people in this world we live in.

__Adam __

//** Response: **// The story of Moses is a very know one. It tells the story of a young man named Moses who God help lead the Israelites out of Egypt. This story helps us understand what the 10 Commandments are and who God is and why he set these rules. The "Ten Commandments" help us live a faithful and christian life and by following them, it helps us treat and strive for a better place in the world we cherish and live in.

__Joao __

Response: these stories relate too jesus and moses, and it helps us to be more like them and also be like Jesus disciples.

4. Copy a list of the 10 Commandments to your page.


 * Which commandments are about God? List these by number (as a group).
 * Which commandments are about how we should treat others? List these by number (as a group).
 * Make a list of all the commandments which are stated in the negative (eg. "Thou shalt NOT") - for each of these, re-write them as a positive commandment to guide us in how we should live today. (As an individual - re-write each negative commandment into a positive and label your own work.)

__Adam, Antony and Joao __

1.Thou shalt have no other gods before me

2.Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

3.Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain

4.Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

5.Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee

6.Thou shalt not kill

7.Thou shalt not commit adultery.

8.Thou shalt not steal.

9.Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

10.Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.

**About God:**

1.Thou shalt have no other gods before me

2.Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

3.Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain

4.Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

**Treating Others:**

5.Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee

9.Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

10.Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.

**Negative:**

6.Thou shall not commit murder

7.Thou shall not commit adultery

8.Thou shall not steal

9.Thou shall not bear false witnesses against neighbours

10.Thou shall not covet your neighbours house, wives or his slave men.


 * Positive: **

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6.Please no murder to be commited

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">7.Do not cheat on partner

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">8.Please do not take from other people if not permitted

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">9.Support each other even your neighbours

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10.Please do not wrongly desire your neighbour's house, wives or slaves

5. For homework, you and you partner(s) must locate images/headlines of people who are NOT following the commandments. Paste the links or images onto your team page and provide an explanation of what the image/headline is telling us about the people who have NOT followed the commandments. Explain how a failure to follow the Commandments, in general, impacts on modern society. (Locate images/stories/headlines together, but you each must write and label your own explanations).



__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam __

In this picture, these 2 men are committing theft which evidently is breaking the commandment, "Thou Shall Not Steal". If we do break this Commandment this will have a HUGE impact on today's society. Some of these impacts are that costs will rise, rise in tax rates and many people will lose business and stock which could possibly leave them broke or bankrupt. Jesus would not do this so why should you?..

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __

In this picture it demonstrates the act of stealing, which is against the 10 the ten commandments as we are to treat one another is jesus treated us. In society we can not steal because it is unethical and it wastes money because the public are forced to pay for their wrong doings. When people steal it is a source of bad behaviour, which also results in saviour injuries or even death, as a robber will stop for no one in his/hers way.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Joao __

In this picture you can see the person stealing something. this is 100% wrong because jesus didn't do it so we shouldn't as well. It also states in the ten commandments Thou shall not steal. these are the people that should be punished because they are breaking our law and the ten commandments.

Assessment Criteria for Challenge #1: ** 0 - 4 ** || ** D ** ** 5 - 8 ** || ** C ** ** 9 - 12 ** || ** B ** ** 13 - 16 ** || ** A ** ** 17 - 20 ** ||
 * ** E **
 * * label and complete some of the required activities, that list or identify information only, //with or without assistance//
 * || * label and complete some of the required activities, in a basic manner || * label and complete most of the required activities, in a consistent manner, demonstrating some reflection on and sound understanding of the subject || * label and complete all required entries, in a detailed and consistent manner, demonstrating reflection on and very good understanding of the subject || * label and complete all required activities and questions, in a comprehensive and consistent manner, demonstrating depth of reflection on and deep understanding of the subject ||
 * The student:


 * ** lists ** the Ten Commandments and **defines**their meaning
 * ** lists ** the negative commandments by number and**names** a reason why these are good for us to follow
 * ** names ** a current issue and links one of the commandments to this issue
 * || The student:


 * ** lists ** the Ten Commandments and**briefly explains** their meaning for the Jews, and/or for us today
 * ** re-writes ** some of the negative commandments as positive guidelines for us to follow today and**explains briefly** why these are good for us to follow today
 * ** locates ** a current issue/image and **links**one of the Commandments to this issue by **identifying how** this is related to not following the Commandments || The student:


 * ** explains ** the origin of the Ten Commandments, their meaning for the Jews, and how they help us today
 * ** re-writes ** all of the negative commandments as positive guidelines for us to follow today and **explains** why these are good for us to follow
 * ** locates ** a relevant current issue/image and **outlines** the connection between one of the Commandments and this issue by **explaining** how this is related to not following the Commandments || The student:


 * ** describes and explains ** the origins of, need for and meaning of the Ten Commandments
 * ** re- writes all negative ** commandments in positive language in**demonstrating understanding** of how we should live today
 * ** applies ** the Ten Commandments to a relevant contemporary issue and **explains**how the failure to follow the Commandments impacts on modern society || The student:


 * ** thoroughly describes and explains ** the origins of, need for and meaning of the Ten Commandments
 * ** re-writes ** all negative commandments in positive language in a manner**demonstrating** **application**to how we should live today
 * ** applies ** the Ten Commandments to a relevant contemporary issue and **justifies** how the failure to follow the Commandments impacts on modern society ||

= Challenge 2# =

1. Copy and paste these instructions to your team's page.

2. Read "The Beatitudes" as found in Matthew 15: 1 - 12 [|The Beatitudes: Matthew 5: 1 - 12]. Also, read through the two explanations of the Beatitudes found on the wiki's "Beatitudes" page.


 * Discuss what you have read in your team.
 * As a team, construct a list of synonyms for the words "Blessed" and "Happy" - you can make two separate lists, upload a table, or do a word web or mind map - be creative! You can start with what is in your heads, and add to this using an online tool such as[|Synonyms online].
 * Explain what the Beatitudes mean. You must write in complete sentences and use some of your synonyms in your response. (Individually, what does each Beatitude mean? As a whole - What do they mean for us as Christians?...) (Type and label your own answer).

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam __

In the story "The Beatitudes" Jesus gathers with his disciples on a mountain side. He explains to them to them that they will be Blessed as long as the're faithful and believe in Jesus Christ the son of God. Jesus says that if you rejoice in his name you shall be rewarded in heaven on judgment day.

In Christianity, the Beatitudes are a set of teachings by Jesus that appear in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Some s ynonyms of Beatitudes are happiness, peace, serenity, bliss and felicity.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __

In this story "The Beatitudes" Jesus teaches a crowd of people many blessings in the way that God teaches himself to love and serve one another. After these blessings the people are told to rejoice and love, for they had been rewarded with a gift from the heavens and they shall live in harmony. We learn about these Beatitudes so that they can be used as a guide to a world of peace.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Joao __

In this story The Beatitudes Jesus gathers a crowd and teaches them, if they love each other and also treat each other how they would like too be treated. they will always be blessed and rewarded when you need it most. you will also live in peace and harmony, and go to heaven.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam, Antony and joao __


 * Blessed || Happy ||
 * baptize || blissful ||
 * anoint || blessed ||
 * canonize || ecstatic ||
 * commend || joyous ||
 * confirm || pleased ||
 * enshrine || thrilled ||
 * consecrate || sunny ||
 * dedicate || cheerful ||
 * praise || pleasant ||

3. With this step you have two choices :(you must do your own work here...):


 * Read this passage "The Widow's Offering" and explain in a short paragraph which Beatitudes are illustrated through this passage: [|The parable of the Widow's Offering Mark 1: 41-44] [|Explanation of the parable] (You will receive a C or less on this part of the criteria if you choose this option).
 * OR using your bibles, or searching online, locate a parable or other passage in the New Testament which illustrates one or more of the values from the Beatitudes. Try this as a starting point: [|List of parables] . Describe in your own words which Beatitudes are illustrated in your chosen parable. (for an A or B you must do this option).

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam __

The Good Samaritan:

In this story, a man was beaten half to death by two robbers and left for dead on the streets. A Priest and a Levite walked past but looked a way and kept walking. A Samaritan walked past and was moved by compassion and love and came to his aid. He took him in, looked after him and took im back to his home.

This parable displays values from the Beatitudes by displaying the values of Jesus and his teachings. In this story the Beatitudes portrayed are...

- It takes strength to love - it takes strength to survive - it takes strength to endure abuse - it takes strength to feel others pain - it takes courage to surrender

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __

The Parable of The Lost Sheep:

This parable displays values from the Beatitudes by following Jesus's sayings and ways, a man who owns 100 sheep looses one

- It takes courage to show them - It takes strength to love. - It takes strength to conquer. - It takes strength to be certain.

4. What does it mean to be marginalised or outcast? As a team make a Venn Diagram or other chart which compares who the outcasts or marginalised were in Jesus' time, and who are those left on the margins of society today. (for example... a widow or a tax collector was an outcast in Jesus' time - today, it might be the homeless or refugees...)

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam, Antony and joao __

Assessment Criteria for Challenge #2: ====label and complete some of the required activities, that list or identify information only, with or without assistance==== || D ====label and complete some of the required activities, in a basic manner==== || C ====label and complete all required entries, in a detailed and consistent manner, demonstrating reflection on and very good understanding of the subject==== || A
 * E
 * label and complete most of the required activities, in a consistent manner, demonstrating some reflection on and sound understanding of the subject || B
 * label and complete all required activities and questions, in a comprehensive and consistent manner, demonstrating depth of reflection on and deep understanding of the subject ||


 * * lists the Beatitudes and names one or more of the values promoted by the Beatitudes
 * reads a provided Gospel passage andidentifies the meaning behind the passage as it relates to the Beatitudes
 * reads the provided real-life scenario anddescribesbrieflyhow this situation relates to the Beatitudes || * lists the Beatitudes andexplainsthe meaning of each
 * reads a provided Gospel passageandexplains the meaning behind the passage as it relates to the Beatitudes
 * reads the provided real-life scenario andexplains brieflyhow this situation relates to the Beatitudes || * describes the Beatitudes andexplains in his own words the meaning of each
 * reads a provided Gospel passage andexplains in good detail the meaning behind the passage as it relates to the Beatitudes
 * reads the provided real-life scenario andexplains how this situation relates to the Beatitudes || * clearly explains the values and attitudes promoted by the Beatitudes as they relate to modern life
 * locates and explains his own relevant Gospel passage/parable which illustrates the values promoted by the Beatitudes
 * chooses a situation in modern life which demonstrates the need for or existence of the values shown by the Beatitudes andexplainsthe need for these values today || * clearly, and in detail, explains the values and attitudes promoted by the Beatitudes
 * locates and explains in detailhis own relevant Gospel passage/parable which illustrates the values promoted by the Beatitudes
 * chooses a situation in modern life which demonstrates the need for or existence of the values shown by the Beatitudes and justifies the need for these values today

= Challenge 3# - Images of Good and Evil =

1. Copy and paste these instructions to your team's page.

2. Brainstorm and create a list of synonyms (words with a similar meaning) for each of the following terms

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam, Antony & Joao __

Good: Evil: Conscience:
 * 1) acceptable
 * 2) ace
 * 3) agreeable
 * 4) great
 * 5) marvellous
 * 1) angry
 * 2) atrocious
 * 3) bad
 * 4) hateful
 * 5) foul
 * 1) morals
 * 2) principle
 * 3) demur
 * 4) inner voice
 * 5) right and wrong

3. Paste onto your team's page two media items (movie, link, clip...). One must portray evil and the other good
 * For each media item, explain why each item portrays "good" or "evil"
 * Write a 300 word reflection statement on the following: "What is often accepted as "good" in society is not always "good" in Christian life". Refer to an aspect of mainstream society that your conscience tells you might be acceptable for others, but you know in your heart isn't quite right (eg, consumerism, only wanting name brands, casual/binge drinking, damage to the environment, focussing on being "popular", etc...). Each group member should focus on a different aspect of society to reflect on.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam, Antony & Joao __

EVIL - <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">

In this picture it portrays evil. This man is walking past a person who is need yet he still decides to ignore him and keep going. There is a story in the bible where a good s amaritan helps a person on the street who is in need. We should all help people in need no matter who they are or what they have done.

GOOD -

In this picture it portrays good. It shows a kind hearted soldier helping a poor lady get out of a flowing river which looks like it may have been a flood zone. Many people are affects by natural disasters and its up to us to put our hands and our hearts together so that we may be able to help others in time of need.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam __

The statement "What is often accepted as "good" in society is not always "good" in Christian life",I think is vey good statement. It basically means that we see or even participate in things that we know are bad but yet we still involve ourselves in it. It is can be seen everywhere such as the shops, in school, at sport and so on. A few examples of this are when we are at the shops and we are buying clothes. We look at a designer label and we look at a cheap brand. We automatically think we should buy the designer label so that we can impress others and show off. Society accepts this and this is behaviour while we all know this is wrong.

Another example is at school. Why do we go to school? We go to school so that we can learn, go to university and than get a job so that we can prepare our lives for future. But in todays society, our schools are more like popularity contest and trying to make ourselves stand out by looking better or having more friends or Facebook. We know this is wrong but yet we all do it.

4. Find the lyrics to a song or poem that promotes good in society.
 * Embed a hyperlink to that song /lyrics on your team page. (see the wiki "help" section for how to hyperlink.
 * Explain how that song promotes good. Make sure you quote specific lines from the song and explain those lines.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam, Antony & Joao __

[|2pac - Changes]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;">"Changes" <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;">// [1] // Come on come on I see no changes. Wake up in the morning and I ask myself, "Is life worth living? Should I blast myself?" I'm tired of bein' poor and even worse I'm black. My stomach hurts, so I'm lookin' for a purse to snatch. Cops give a damn about a negro? Pull the trigger, kill a nigga, he's a hero. Give the crack to the kids who the hell cares? One less hungry mouth on the welfare. First ship 'em dope & let 'em deal to brothers. Give 'em guns, step back, and watch 'em kill each other. "It's time to fight back", that's what Huey said. 2 shots in the dark now Huey's dead. I got love for my brother, but we can never go nowhere unless we share with each other. We gotta start makin' changes. Learn to see me as a brother 'stead of 2 distant strangers. And that's how it's supposed to be. How can the Devil take a brother if he's close to me? I'd love to go back to when we played as kids but things changed, and that's the way it is

// [Bridge w/ changing ad libs] // Come on come on That's just the way it is Things'll never be the same That's just the way it is aww yeah // [Repeat] //

I see no changes. All I see is racist faces. Misplaced hate makes disgrace to races we under. I wonder what it takes to make this one better place... let's erase the wasted. Take the evil out the people, they'll be acting right. 'Cause both black and white are smokin' crack tonight. And only time we chill is when we kill each other. It takes skill to be real, time to heal each other. And although it seems heaven sent, we ain't ready to see a black President, uhh. It ain't a secret don't conceal the fact... the penitentiary's packed, and it's filled with blacks. But some things will never change. Try to show another way, but they stayin' in the dope game. Now tell me what's a mother to do? Bein' real don't appeal to the brother in you. You gotta operate the easy way. "I made a G today" But you made it in a sleazy way. Sellin' crack to the kids. "I gotta get paid," Well hey, well that's the way it is.

// [Bridge] //

// [Talking:] // We gotta make a change... It's time for us as a people to start makin' some changes. Let's change the way we eat, let's change the way we live and let's change the way we treat each other. You see the old way wasn't working so it's on us to do what we gotta do, to survive.

And still I see no changes. Can't a brother get a little peace? There's war on the streets & the war in the Middle East. Instead of war on poverty, they got a war on drugs so the police can bother me. And I ain't never did a crime I ain't have to do. But now I'm back with the facts givin' 'em back to you. Don't let 'em jack you up, back you up, crack you up and pimp smack you up. You gotta learn to hold ya own. They get jealous when they see ya with ya mobile phone. But tell the cops they can't touch this. I don't trust this, when they try to rush I bust this. That's the sound of my tune. You say it ain't cool, but mama didn't raise no fool. And as long as I stay black, I gotta stay strapped & I never get to lay back. 'Cause I always got to worry 'bout the pay backs. Some buck that I roughed up way back... comin' back after all these years. Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat. That's the way it is. uhh

// [Bridge 'til fade:] // Some things will never change <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;"> This song promotes good because it portrays the effects of our actions in todays society and the artist sings about making a change for the best for everyone. This is an example form the song.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;">We gotta make a change... <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;">It's time for us as a people to start makin' some changes. <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;">Let's change the way we eat, let's change the way we live <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;">and let's change the way we treat each other. <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;">You see the old way wasn't working so it's on us to do <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: center;">what we gotta do, to survive.

5. Find a scripture passage that has a positive message that helps shape your life.
 * Copy and paste the scripture passage and its bible reference onto your team page.
 * Write about a time in your life when you had a choice whether or not to "do good". Explain how applying this scripture passage to your life may have helped you with that choice (ie, you didn't choose good, but on reflection could have; or you did choose good, what influenced you?)

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Adam __

Luke 10:30-37 Jesus answered, "A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion, came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the host, and said to him, ‘Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.’ Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbour to him who fell among the robbers?" He said, "He who showed mercy on him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise.

There have been many times in my life where I have been in a situation to make a decision between right and wrong. For example, I have see countless of injured animals on the side of the road and than I remember the story of the "Good Samaritan", the samaritan did not know the man that was in need but still he helped him up. In the same way I helped the poor and injured animals recover by taking them to a vet so they can get looked after and brought back to full health.

What influenced me is that I have morals that have been influence through Jesus's teachings and way of living. These morals help me live my life and make good decision so that I can have a better and pleasing life.

__<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __

The Parable of The Lost Sheep:

Luke 15:3-7
3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

In my life i have had to make many different choices, that were influenced by many different things, as a man of good will i strive to be the best man i can, and doing this i have a responsibility to choose good over bad. In this parable of the lost sheep, it teaches me and everyone in our society to treat each other equaly as Jesus did and does. This parable has influenced me in life when making choices because over the 99 sheep that were left, you should still go out and find that one sheep that was lost. We do this because as "one son is lost another is brought into the house of God".


 * Challenge 4# **

Challenge 4 will push you to think a bit more deeply about the connections between the 10 Commandments, the Beatitudes... and how the WORLD may show us one way of living is "good" but our faith guides us to do more...

1. Visit [|The Caritas Homepage]

a) What is Caritas?

We are the international aid and development organisation of the catholic church in Australia.

b) What are the four aims of their program?

Deliver long-term development programs, work with the poorest of the poor, help people help themselves and help people regardless of race, religion or political relief.

c) How are these four aims of their program connected to the 10 Commandments and Beatitudes ?

The aims of their programs are connected to the 10 Commandments and Beatitudes because they show and demonstrate the teachings by Jesus and his disciples.

d) Choose one of the [|Global Issues] on the page (by clicking the link). each group member must focus on a different issue here and complete your own responses. For the issue you choose, write about the following:

- Why is this an important issue? __<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __ Health is a huge issue with in Caritas australia because over 220 million people in the developing world do not have access to basic healthcare. - What have you learnt about your faith in recent weeks that might lead you to take an interest in this topic? __<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __ Over the past few weeks i have become more aware of my faith and i have now a better understanding, due to this i may choose to take interest in this topic because it is more about giving than receiving and that is exactly how Jesus was.

- List 5 facts about this issue. __<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __ - 8 million kids die every year - Most people live 50 years less than the wealthier - Approximately half the world’s population live on less than $2 per day - Clean water is scarce in many poor countries - 220 million people do not have access to basic healthcare - Explain what Australia is doing to help out in this area. __<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __ Caritas Australia believes that every woman, man and child has the right to basic healthcare and that this access is essential for removing themselves from poverty. Caritas Australia are helping these less fortunate people with many donations, and funds witch give the people the opportunity at a real life with education, food and the ability to get a job.

- Describe what YOU could do to help out in this area? - beyond giving a donation. __<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Antony __ In my eyes i believe i could sponser a person who is less fortunate than me so that i can give them a real shot at life 2. Visit Oxfam ( stands for 'Oxford Committee for Famine Relief' ) via the link below and put yourself in the shoes of a sweatshop worker by either reading a 24 year old worker's blog OR watching Lulu's Story OR playing the Sweatshop Game OR by just choosing your own adventure.. check it out, there's so much to see and do!!

[|Oxfam Australia]

3. Go to your wardrobe and choose 10 items of clothing/ shoes/ accessories and check the tags for the following -

a) What is the brand?

b) Origin of fabric?

c) Where is the item made?

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Don't be shy! List all data on your team site.. this should be interesting <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">.

d) Make a table on your team page to record your findings. (use the "Table" button when editing your page to insert a table).

e) Choose one country where one of your items is made and do a short investigation into how clothing is manufactured in that country. Consider issues such as:

- age of workers

- Working conditions (how many days per week do they work? ventilation? lighting? crowed? sick leave? holidays?

- Pay (per piece? per hour?)

- Job protection.

- Care/consideration for the environment by that company.

- Access to family.

f) Record your findings in dot points on your team page.

g) Reflect... does knowing about how YOUR clothes get made make you think differently about what and from which country you'd buy clothing again?

4.

a) Ask yourself, could one of the [|Sweatshops (check out your fave brands on the left hand side)] featured on the Oxfam website have created this garment for you?

b) Do you feel a 'change of heart' ?

How do you [|reconcile] your thoughts with your actions?

c) Consider the following-

From what you've studied and reflected upon, how do you perceive your future decision making regarding ethically made clothing?

Create an under 1 minute video diary of your response. Make sure to upload it onto your team page!