Hands and Hearts · Week 3 · Grades 3–5
Guided Notes: St. Philip Neri
- Name
- Date
- Class
Follow along as your teacher presents. Fill in each section when its slide is on the screen.
A young man comes to Rome
Philip Neri was born in blank 1, Italy, in 1515. He was a cheerful and friendly boy.
When he was about blank 2, he moved to Rome. He lived very simply and worked as a tutor for two boys.
Many people in Rome had stopped caring about their faith. Philip did not scold them. He made friends with them in the streets and shops, and he talked with them about blank 3.
He also visited the sick in blank 4 and prayed for long hours at night.
Words to know
Write what each word means.
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Oratory | Write your answer |
| Pilgrim | Write your answer |
| Gossip | Write your answer |
| Tradition | Write your answer |
| Canonized | Write your answer |
A priest full of joy
In blank 5 Philip helped start a group that cared for poor pilgrims in Rome. In 1551 he became a priest.
People gathered in his room to pray, talk about God and sing. These meetings grew into a group of priests called the blank 6.
Philip was famous for his jokes and blank 7. He led walks to seven churches in Rome, with picnics and music.
A famous story tells that he taught about blank 8 with feathers. Once scattered, feathers cannot be gathered again. Neither can words.
Quick check
How did Philip bring people in Rome back to God? Circle one.
- A He wrote stern letters to them
- B He made friends and talked with them
- C He asked the Pope to punish them
- D He moved away to live by himself
Send it or stop it?
In the feather story, words cannot be gathered back. Sort each choice: is it worth sharing, or should it stop with you? Check one box for each.
| Item | Worth sharing | Stop it here |
|---|---|---|
| Telling a friend their drawing is great | ||
| Passing on a rumor about a classmate | ||
| Sending a funny joke that hurts no one | ||
| Forwarding an embarrassing photo of someone | ||
| Inviting a new student to join your game | ||
| Typing a secret a friend told you into a group chat |
Quick check
In the story told about Philip, what do the feathers stand for? Circle one.
- A Prayers rising up to God
- B Gifts for the poor of Rome
- C Birds that Philip looked after
- D Words that cannot be taken back
Think, pair, share
Philip used words and laughter to bring people together. Messages and posts can spread even faster than feathers. What is one way you can use words, in person or on a screen, to bring people together this week?
Think: my idea before we talk
Sentence starters: “I could say or send ...”“Before I pass something on, I can ask myself ...”“A joke is kind when ...”
Pair: something my partner said
Let us pray
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4
Lord Jesus, fill us with your joy.
Help us use our words to build people up.
St. Philip Neri, pray for us.
Amen.
My own prayer or intention:
Well done!
Philip died in Rome on May 26, 1595, and was canonized in 1622. His feast day is May 26.
One thing I learned today:
One question I still have:
Challenge: This week, stop one rumor or unkind message with you. Send one cheerful, kind message instead.