First, when I get the pictures downloaded, I'll share our family day. And I believe that the family day was vitally important to recharging all our batteries.
Now, I think my recharged batteries by spending time an amazing day with my family, not stressing about the day, and allowing myself to enjoy a family outing.
This simple recharging really helped my thought processes towards Catechism class tomorrow. For the first time, I was able to read through our classroom text and the teacher's guide without criticizing the content for being "boring." I think my judgement was being clouded every time I was looking at this before, because Satan was discouraging my attempts to be a good catechist. Self doubt is one of the biggest limiting evils. After all, if I don't think I can do it, I can't. That would be score 1 Satan, score 0 Traci.
Today, was different. I was able to look at the text objectively and glean important concepts from it. I will NOT be having them read from the text. Yes, the information is very important to building their faith and reinforcing mine. However, I think the way the text is written is very dry and the language is very complex. I think I am going to be able to do a better job taking the concepts and trying to draw them into conversation.
That is the idea, anyhow. Sometimes, 7th graders don't offer any comments or any discussion. I'm hoping that one of my ideas of having them write their ideas down and then we can discuss them will help draw them out more.
I need to ask the Holy Spirit to guide me in what I say and what I try to teach.
Today was so successful that I actually spent 2 hours writing lesson plans. I always winged it before. So, step back Satan, I've got a plan and I'm going to go with it.
I feel so good about this. Seriously, it's a weight lifted.
Dear Lord, Thank you for the revelation I needed to help guide me toward your truth. Thank you for filling me with the Holy Spirit and allow me to pass this importance along to my class. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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