Journal Entry Format

Name

HR

DATE: Gospel Reading/Feast, Memorial, or Liturgical Season ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph One (In Friday's class, we will reread Gospel.) (If absent, please look up the daily Gospel from the Thursday Mass at the UCCB website.)

GOSPEL: Please write a summary of the Gospel. (at least 50 words)

Paragraph Two (In Friday's class, we will discuss Thursday's Homily as well as Gus Lloyd's reflection.) (If absent, please go to Gus Lloyd's 60-second reflection page and look up the reflection for the corresponding date.)

LIVE IT: Please write a reflection that considers the Gospel message--What is it? What connections can you make to yourself? What connections can you make to your life experiences, other people, or what you've observed in the world? What meaning does this Gospel message have in your life? How can YOU LIVE IT?

Resolution (A commitment to yourself made to improve your life of virtue, prayer, and/or faith.)

KEEP THE FAITH: Write a one-sentence realistic, detailed commitment to yourself that you will keep everyday for the next week.

ex: I will recite this quote from the readings, "...," to start the day each morning this week.

ex: Each time I feel impatient with little sister this week, I will stop and be thankful for my sister instead.

ex: This week, I will be a better friend to .... by being more welcoming at the cafeteria table.

If you are absent, please check the daily readings for the missed Mass at the UCCB website http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ AND check Gus Lloyd's reflection for the same readings at his website http://guslloyd.com/?cat=4 before writing your journal entry. Be sure to include all parts: heading, Gospel summary, Live It reflection, and Keep the Faith Resolution.