1 March Adult Meeting

2 Were the disciples courageous men and women?Opening Questions Were the disciples courageous men and women?

3 What are some ways we know they were brave?Opening Questions What are some ways we know they were brave?

4 Opening Questions How do we know that the Apostles’ natural courage and commitment to Jesus were not enough to sustain them?

5 How did Jesus respond to their human weakness?Opening Questions How did Jesus respond to their human weakness?

6 How did Jesus reveal His love and mercy in Acts 1:8?Opening Questions How did Jesus reveal His love and mercy in Acts 1:8?

7 When you look at this painting, what do you first noticeWhen you look at this painting, what do you first notice? What is your favorite part?

8 Do the figures in this painting look realisticDo the figures in this painting look realistic? If not, how would you describe the way they look? How do the unreal shapes add to the painting’s expressiveness?

9 Who are the people in this paintingWho are the people in this painting? What sorrowful mystery of the Rosary is depicted here?

10 Read Matthew 26:36-46 and Luke 22:39-46Read Matthew 26:36-46 and Luke 22: How does this painting help you understand these verses?

11 What feelings does Jesus describe having in this Gospel passageWhat feelings does Jesus describe having in this Gospel passage? What other feelings do you think He might have experienced during this time? Why?

12 What do the Gospels tell us that Peter, James, and John were feeling?

13 What do this painting and the Gospel story of the Agony in the Garden teach us about how we should understand our feelings?

14 Key Points in Our Readings This MonthThe Holy Spirit is the third Divine Person of the Trinity, and we can see His work in the Old and New Testaments. Jesus did not leave His disciples orphans. He sent the Holy Spirit to be with us. Jesus founded the Church and made St. Peter the first pope.

15 Key Points in Our Readings This MonthPentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Apostles, is the birthday of the Church. The Holy Spirit guides the Church, and He will also guide us.