Session 7: Jesus Heals & Forgives

We’ve been talking about Catholic social teachings this year, and the idea that God wants us to

be compassionate and merciful. The Catholic Social Teachings are guidelines for us on how to 

treat others in society.  

 

Jesus models how we should live.  Let’s look at how Jesus acted toward people in the Gospel 

of Mark. 

While you read, imagine yourself in this story. 

What do you wonder about Jesus? 

Which character in the story would you be? 

Read: Mark 2: 1-12 The Healing of a Paralytic

Now watch a dramatic version of the Scripture story: 

Go to the digital worksheet to reflect on this Scripture passage.