The Beatitudes

What does Jesus say about those who are merciful?

• They will be rewarded with material gifts throughout their lifetime.

• They will be shown mercy.

• They will be shown God's miracles.

• They will be called holy.

Which of the following situations reflects the Beatitude, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth".

• Louie never walks away from a fight. He always sticks to what he believes in and tries very hard to change others' minds as well.

• Mui listens patiently to his groupmates. Even when they challenge his ideas, he calmly explains his position on the matter.

• Jax does all the things that his groupmates tell him to do. He even does others' responsibilities just to make them like him.

• Drew likes to keep her peace. She does not care about anything. She just makes sure that she is doing her best all the time.

Blessed are the pure in heart, _______________.

• For they shall see God

• For they shall be shown mercy

• For they shall inherit the earth

• For they shall be filled

Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be __________.

• understood

• supported

• satisfied

• comforted

What does the word Beatitude mean?

• Wonderful

• Perfect

• Holy

• Happy

Which of the following describes Jesus' way to real happiness?

• Builds the Kingdom of God

• Satisfies the self

• Makes someone popular

• Gives power and material wealth

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, _______________________.

• For they shall be satisfied

• For they shall be persecuted

• For they shall be glorified

• For they shall be worshipped

Clarence is seldom patient. He demands to get the things he wants the moment he sees them. He complains and whines whenever things do not go his way and brags about the things that he has. What Beatitude must he learn?

• 1. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.

• Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

• Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.

• Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied

Which action applies this Beatitude, "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied"?

• Standing against acts of injustice and discrimination

• Joining activities that you like and enjoy

• Doing things that are in trend and popular

• Being friends with the cool and popular kids in school