Year of Saint Paul
June 28, 2008 – June 29, 2009
 

RESOURCE GUIDE for Grades 9 - 12 

Background
Use “Saint Paul: Questions and Answers” to establish background knowledge of Saint Paul the Apostle. 

Use the PowerPoint entitled “The Year of Saint Paul.” 

Scriptural References:
Acts of the Apostles

Pauline Letters to:
          Romans
          Corinthians (First and Second)
          Galatians
          Ephesians
          Philippians
          Colossians
          Thessalonians (First and Second)
          Timothy (First and Second)
          Titus
          Philemon
 

Classroom Lesson:  The Letters of Saint Paul 

Choose one the Letters of St. Paul to be read.   

Using the New American Bible, read the Introduction to the Letter followed by letter itself. 

Outline the Letter according to its parts. 

          Address and Greeting 

          Thanksgiving (to God and also to those receiving the letter) 

          Message

                   Theology

                   Moral lesson

                   Encouragement to live a Christian Life

                   Personal News 

          Conclusion and Final Greeting
 

Suggested Activities: 

• Students can work in small groups to create a PowerPoint presentation outlining the major points of one of Paul’s letters.
• Students will write a letter of their own in the style of Saint Paul:

·         Letter to the Americans     or

·         Letter to the people of Scranton (Wilkes-Barre, etc.) 

• Students can trace the missionary journeys of Paul on a Biblical Map.  In what countries would he be traveling today?
   
• Use a tool such as Google Earth to trace the missionary journeys of Saint Paul.
   
• Students can learn about missionaries.  Through the Holy Childhood Mission program, they can pray for missionaries, and make donations to help missionaries.
   
• Students can learn a prayer to St. Paul and pray it at the beginning of class each day.
   
• Students can learn a song based on the writings of St. Paul.  (See list of “Songs Inspired by St. Paul.”)
   
• Students can look for pictures of St. Paul.  St. Paul typically has a book in his hand and he holds a sword.  The book reminds us that he spread the Word of God, the sword stands for his martyrdom.  He believed in the Good News and was not afraid to give up his life for Jesus Christ.