Grade 11 Lesson 8 Draft

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G11.LO29 - Consider how the consecrated Church is a set apart place with the special presence of God for the faithful to commune and pray.
G11.LO30 - Discuss how the worshiping community thus becomes the temple of God and gets renewed in truth, righteousness and love.
G11.LO31 - Consider the significance of the consecration of the Church in connection with other mysteries.

G11.LO32 - Evaluate the restoration of Zachaeus into the Sonship through the presence of Jesus in his home.
G11.LO33 - Consider the importance of repentance along with the blessing of the home.
G11.LO34 - Connect the remembrance of the Old Testament fathers to the blessing of the home.
G11.LO35 - Discuss what all is needed to do a Blessing of the Home.

theosis – deification or understanding that human beings can have real union with God and become like God to such a degree that we participate in the divine nature.
sanctuary (of a church) – the altar, the most sacred part of the church; also room where general worship is held; a place for worship.
nave – center aisle of a church extending from the entrance to the front of the sanctuary.
metamorphoses – transform.

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