Stories from the Old Testament

We have been reading some of the well known stories in the Old Testament. God gave us all talents, including the people in these stories. Although the didn’t always get things right before Jesus came, they tried served God as they thought they should.

 

David and Goliath

David was given the gift of faith. He had faith in God to help him defeat the Philistine Goliath. This helped to save the Israelites.

Noah’s Ark

Noah was given the gift of trust. He trusted God to look after him and his family when the flood came. God promised never to do this again.

The Call of Samuel

Samuel was given the gift of listening. He listened to God and delivered His important messages to the people.

 

What gift did God give you?

How will you use your gift?

Baptism

On Friday we learnt about baptism.  Some of the children acted out the sacrament whilst using water, a candle and the oil of chrism. The rest of the class said prayers for the newly baptised baby.

Does it have to be a baby when the sacrament of baptism is being given?