Catechesis for September 3, 2006 12th Sunday after Trinity

Begin with Luther’s Morning Prayer

Recite the Books of the Bible
Moses wrote the Pentateuch – first five books. 12 books of history, 5 books of poetry, 5 major prophets, 12 minor prophets. Gospels – first 4 books of the New Testament.
When you hear Matthew 5,6,7 – what does it make you think of?

New Lesson This is the Trinity season. It is the non-festival part of the church year. The color on the altar is green because this is considered ordinary time – the time of growth. It is the longest part of the church year. This Sunday is the 12th Sunday after Trinity. What do you think next Sunday will be called? The Introit for the week begins “Make haste to help me O Lord” . When do we say that in the Liturgy?

Memorize & Review: Explain the Table of Duties & vocation Let each his lesson learn with care, and all the household well shall fare
Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble”. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. 1 Peter 5: 5-6

NEW MEMORY WORK

What is Baptism? Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water included in God’s command and combined with God’s word.

Explain, read and enact the Gospel lesson: Mark 7: 31-37 He can not hear; he can not speak. The Word (Jesus) enters his ear and tongue and then he can hear and speak. Liturgy: O Lord open Thou my lips and my mouth shall show forth thy praise…followed by today’s introit.

Memorize TLH 297 The Gospel Shows the Father’s Grace

The Gospel shows the Father’s grace, Who sent His Son to save our race,
Proclaims how Jesus lived and died That man might thus be justified.

It sets the Lamb before our eyes, Who made th’atoning sacrifice,
And calls the souls with guilt opprest To come and find eternal rest.