Fifth Commandment Activities

Fifth Commandment: Do Not Kill (Catholic)

Do I love life in all its forms?
Do I hate someone or harbored hatred in my heart?
Did I have a fight, or try to hurt someone?
Have I hurt someone’s reputation by saying mean things about them?
Do I fail to control my anger or my temper?
Am I purposely mean? Do I say things to hurt people?
Do I fail to help others when they need help?
Do I fail to love my neighbor?
Have I had an abortion or encouraged anyone to have an abortion?
Have I physically harmed anyone?
Have I abused alcohol or drugs?
Did I give scandal to anyone, thereby leading them into sin?
Have I been angry or resentful?
Have I mutilated myself through any form of sterilization?
Have I encouraged or condoned sterilization?
Have I knowingly caused others to sin?


Lesson 19: T he Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Commandments of God-(The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 90-99). For younger students.

Lesson 19: The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 121-126). For older students.

You Shall Not Kill- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 64-72).

catholicity.com- Lesson 19 from the Baltimore Catechism (no questions at end of lesson as in the book above)

cin.org- The Baltimore Catechism

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church



Activity:

sadlierreligion.com- We Believe
Fifth Commandment bumper sticker- Grade 4, Chapter 16, (Pick the grade, type of visitor, and click on Go To. Look under Printable Activities and click on Chapters).



Games:

What does the fifth commandment forbid?

The fifth commandment forbids murder and suicide, and also fighting, anger, hatred, revenge, drunkenness, recklessly endangering our health, mutilation, using harmful drugs, and bad example.

Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. CCC 2270






Look Who's Growing- This game provides an entertaining way to educate students about pregnancy and fetal development to help promote Pro Life.













Puzzles:


These activities are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.

Word Jumble

Letter Tiles

Crossword



Bible Story:

Cain and Abel- activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, etc.