Beatitude Resources

The Beatitudes are at the very heart of Jesus' message to us. They are a mini instruction manual on how we should behave if we want to be more like Him. Use these links to learn more about the Beatitudes and have some fun while you are doing so. This is where you will also find the archive of the monthly online activities for each Beatitude as we strive to become a Beatitude Community

The Beatitudes in General

Watch an inspiring and beautful flash movie about the Beatitudes
Do you know all the Beatitudes? Quiz yourself here
Another Beatitudes Quiz
Beatitudes online coloring and puzzles
Complete a Beatitudes jigsaw puzzle

September's Beatitude Resources
October's Beatiitude Resources
November's Beatitude Resources
December's Beatitude Resources

September's Beatitude: Blessed are the Peacemakers
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God"
Sponsored by the 8th Grade and Kindergarten

Light an online candle for peace
Take a quiz about how you handle conflict
Read quotes about peace
Make a pinwheel for World Peace Day
Color pictures from the life of the King of Peace
Peace Today Movie
(Thanks, Mrs. Collis!)

STM Responds to the Epstein School Hate Incidents

After 2 swastikas were found painted near the Epstein Jewish Day school, St. Thomas More students and students from other No Place for Hate schools sent letters and cards of support and caring to their fellow students.
Watch the WSB video
See some examples of letters our students wrote

October's Beatitude: Blessed are the Merciful
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."
Sponsored by the 4th Grade

Do you show mercy to others? Take this quiz to find out how forgiving you are.

Complete a forgiveness word search

Watch a video about mercy.

 

Learn about the Divine Mercy image

November's Beatitude: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Sponsored by the Third Grade

What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
Watch a video about Mother Teresa, who served the poor and was poor in spirit.
Part of being poor in spirit is being thankful for all God has given. Take this thankfulness quiz
Another part of being poor in spirit is being a good steward. Play the Stewardship Game.
Challenge yourself to complete this online Beatitude Crossword Puzzle

December's Beatitude: Blessed are the Meek
Sponsored by the 1st Grade

What does it mean to be meek?
Part of meekness is managing anger. Take an anger management survey to find out how you are doing.
Learn about Christian anger management
Play a flash game about dealing with anger
Another part of meekness is gentleness. Listen to a nursery rhyme based on the John Welsy hymn, "Gentle Jesus meek and Mild"