Understanding the Beatitudes
A Grade 5 Social Studies worksheet exploring the meaning and importance of the Beatitudes.
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Understanding the Beatitudes
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. The Beatitudes teach us about living a good and happy life.
1. The Beatitudes were taught by on the Sermon on the Mount.
2. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ."
3. "Blessed are the , for they will be comforted."
4. To be a "peacemaker" means to help others find and understanding.
5. What does it mean to be "meek"?
To be loud and boastful
To be gentle and humble
To be very strong
To be angry often
6. Which Beatitude encourages us to desire what is right and fair?
Blessed are the merciful
Blessed are the pure in heart
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
Blessed are the peacemakers
7. The Beatitudes are a set of rules that tell us exactly what to do in every situation.
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False
8. Choose one Beatitude and explain in your own words what it means to you.