Understanding the Beatitudes
A Grade 6 Social Studies worksheet exploring the meaning and importance of the Beatitudes in Christian teachings.
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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 are a set of blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.
1. The Beatitudes are found in the Gospel of .
2. The word 'Beatitude' means or blessedness.
3. 'Blessed are the , for they shall inherit the earth.'
4. 'Blessed are the in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'
1. How many Beatitudes are there traditionally recognized?
Five
Seven
Eight
Ten
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the Beatitudes?
Blessed are the merciful
Blessed are the proud
Blessed are the peacemakers
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
1. The Beatitudes teach us how to live a happy and meaningful life.
True
False
2. Jesus delivered the Beatitudes on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
True
False
1. Explain what it means to be 'meek' according to the Beatitudes.
2. How can practicing the Beatitudes help create a better community?