Ad Altare Dei 2020 21 Troop 271 Livonia

Ad Altare Dei – 2020 -21 Troop 271, Livonia MI Session 1

Program Overview Meetings will be via Zoom until further notice Workbooks must be signed-off by the next meeting. Zoom meetings are being recorded so they can be reviewed later when a scout is absent or if a refresher is needed while doing the homework.

Program Overview (Continued) The workbook must be completed by the scout. The workbook is the evidence that the scout completed the program and will be reviewed by the Ao. D scout representative during the Board of Review. You are required as part of this program to attend a day of recollection or a one day retreat. If you are attending a retreat as part of your confirmation prep, that will fulfil this requirement. I will be meeting with the scouts in small groups at a troop meeting or at a separate meeting to review the workbooks periodically. I will need to sign-off, along with the Scout Master on each chapter you complete. If you have any questions, ask anytime. You can call or email me also. My goal as your counselor is to leave no scout behind. I will do whatever I can to help you get through the program as long as YOU are willing to get the work done, put in the time and SINCERE effort.

What is the Ad Altare Program? Ad Altare Dei is Latin for “Alter of God” The program is for Catholic Boy Scouts aged 13 or older and is a path for the scout to fully develop a Christian way of life within your parish. The book is organized into chapters based on the seven sacraments. Are you ready for this journey? LETS GO!

ASK YOURSELF - IS MY REVERENCE FOR GOD SOMETHING I SAVE FOR SUNDAY ONLY?

Sacraments in your Daily Life As a scout, recognize the signs of faith in your daily life and their importance. Scout Sign and handshake – What are their significance? What are some signs /symbols that are commonly used in your daily life or family? (a). Marriage? (b. ) Friendship? (c. ) Best Buddy? (d. ) (e. ) (f. ) (g. ) (h. ) (i. ) (j. )

Sacraments in your Daily Life (Continued) In Activity #3 Word search, what do you think the signs are used for? The are special “Outward signs instituted by Christ” called Sacraments. What does outward sign mean? What does instituted by Christ mean?

Sacraments in your Daily Life (Continued) What are six ways you have learned the traditions, customs, signs and symbols of your faith (people or things)? What are the signs and symbols used at Mass and in Church and what do they mean? EXAMPLE: Candles - The Light of Christ Why did early Christians use symbols? What is the Chi Rho?

Sacraments in your Daily Life (Continued) Scriptures and Homilies at Mass – Share with your family a lesson you learned from the readings and homilies. What did you learn in this chapter? Make a video presentation, slides, or audio presentation (song, story, etc) for next week.

HOMEWORK Assignment Page Due Word Search 5 September 30, 2020 Word Un-Scramble 6 September 30, 2020 Faith Response 8 October 14, 2020 Crossword Puzzle Appendix A, page 46 October 14, 2020 Is your workbook signed by ALL required people? If not, you need to get that completed by SEPTEMBER 30 th, 2020, or you will not be allowed to proceed!