Pope Francis Faith Journal

Knowledge
KNOWLEDGE is the gift that helps us to know ourselves, God and the world
around us. It is about more than just facts. Knowledge is our map to know where
our faith is leading us and what our Church is about.
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Share with someone in your family something you have been learning in school
this week.
Tell your family about the Fairtrade movement and, when out shopping, look for the
Fairtrade logo.
Build on something you have been learning in school and get more information about it
by visiting the library, art gallery or museum, or by doing some internet research with
someone in your family.
Think about what you would like to do when you grow up and draw a mind map of the
knowledge and skills you will need. Add a section on how your chosen job can help other
people.
Tell your family about what you have learned in school about ‘reduce, reuse recycle’ and
agree a new action for your family.
Share some knowledge about a special interest or hobby.
Join the discussions at Children’s Liturgy to share your knowledge with younger children.
Speak to a member of a Parish group - eg., Legion of Mary, Readers to learn about their
work.
Find out about your school’s patron saint and create a poster or leaflet.
Research the history of your parish and, with some others, create a leaflet or a website
page telling its story.
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on an aspect of faith and present it to younger pupils.
Find out about someone your age living in a poorer country and compare your lives.
Conduct an interview with your local priest to learn something about his daily routine.
Add your own suggestions below.
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