Faith & Life Grade 8 · Chapter 1 · Christ’s Abiding Presence
Keys, Rock, and Binding
Matthew’s Gospel records Jesus using the word “church” twice. Both passages show a Church with real, visible authority that comes from Christ Himself.
Explore the idea
Have a student read Matthew 16:13-19 and 18:15-18 aloud. Then work through the questions as a class.
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Discuss the connection
Why would Jesus build His Church on a person and an office, and not only on a book or a set of ideas? What would be missing without a visible shepherd?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 8, Chapter 1 (“Christ’s Abiding Presence”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
How to use this tool
Watch this short walkthrough to see how to use this tool in class.