Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 17 · God Calls Us to Reconciliation
Water in Salvation History
Water appears again and again in Scripture: bringing life, washing away, rescuing, and healing. In the blessing of baptismal water, the Church recalls many of these moments (CCC 1217-1222).
Explore the idea
Select a Scripture passage, then choose the event it describes. Ask how each one points to Baptism.
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Discuss the connection
Which of these water stories do you find most powerful as a picture of Baptism? Why?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 7, Chapter 17 (“God Calls Us to Reconciliation”). 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.