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1.) You have answered all of the questions beautifully.
2.) You use vivid imagery and your diction and syntax is wonderful. I can see what you are trying to convey in each prompt and your inner voice shines through!😁🌟
3.) I really enjoy your visuals and think they enhance your writing. Your pictures are carefully chosen to fit the image and your drawing captures the essence of your writing. They are very specific to your personality and I can see how meaningful the subjects you addressed are to you.
4.&5.) I really enjoyed your drawing because it captured all the qualities of the subjects you discussed. It is descriptive and beautiful work that is self-explanatory to the viewer. The message that "God is Everything" really shines through with your drawings around the writing. Peace, love, kindness, and power are all shown through this and it creates a clear image of what you wanted to convey. You made the illustration your own and I think your ideas that factored into it were very unique to your persona.🎨✏️👍
6.) I love your work on this Padlet but maybe to enhance your writing you could add a few more descriptive sentences relating to the prompt. It would help clarify some of the subjects you address. Awesome job!
7.) I think you have a very clear theme of reflection and voice. You often reflect upon events with vivid imagery that really enhances your writing. At the same time your writing is honest, and I can hear your voice through your answers to the prompt. Keep up the good work!
8.) I think that engaging in other people's work not only gives you a new perspective, but also educates you further by reading ideas you maybe have never though of before. It is beneficial to receive and give compliments and suggestions to take your writing and ideas to the next level. It can also boost someones confidence and highlight their strengths!

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10b. My drawing of how I feel and think about reaching out to God and hearing his response.

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10b. My drawing of how I feel and think about reaching out to God and hearing his response.

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10a. What I experience when I reach out to God and God reaches back.

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10a. What I experience when I reach out to God and God reaches back.

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When I reach out to God through prayer and helping others, I feel God's presence throughout my whole body and through others around me. When I ask for help or thank Him for watching over me, I feel strong, happy, and open to being more like Him in ways where I am able to share my love with others around me. Whenever I reach out for guidance or peace, I think out about our relationship and God's existence around me. This feeling that He is in me, near me, and in others around me makes me think of Him as the most powerful and loving being to ever personally touch and change my life. This experience is truly like no other since I feel like I have someone to trust when I feel lonely or sad. I know that we also strengthen our relationship when I reach out to Him, and I feel like I have the power to make a real impact on the world with His help. God drives me to accomplish every goal and makes me feel like I can do anything with Him inside of my heart.

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9b. Does Jesus experience reliance upon God?

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9b. Does Jesus experience reliance upon God?

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I do believe that Jesus also experiences a reliance upon God because without putting all of his trust in God's power, Jesus would not have been able to work so many miracles and touch so many lives of others. Jesus relied on God's capabilities to heal the sick and save the dying. Without this reliance, Jesus would not have been able to fulfill God's work since it was solely based on their power together as one. To be one with God, Jesus had to put his whole heart and soul into his reliant relationship with God, his father.

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I believe that Jesus does depend on God because he died for God's people with a complete dependence that God himself would save him and save all people of the world after his death too. It takes a completely unimaginable level of strength the give up your life in order to hopefully save the whole human race. Jesus could not have known if God's plan would follow through, but he depended on Him through every phase of his life so that he could show God his purpose to come to Earth and save his people. Jesus lived with full dependence on God to carry out His mission on Earth.

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8b. Does Mary experience "reliance" with respect to God?

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8b. Does Mary experience "reliance" with respect to God?

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I think that Mary does experience a reliance on God since she was a part of his most miraculous work, the immaculate conception. Mary relied on God in every way to help handle the shame from the other people in her community that she was unwed and pregnant. She truly did not commit any sins because she had a reliance that God could care for her and give her peacefulness and strength through her entire life on Earth. I believe that reliance was what made Mary such an important person for God to choose since she was capable of developing a trust for Him that everything would work out.

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8a. Does Mary depend on God "absolutely"?

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8a. Does Mary depend on God "absolutely"?

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I believe that Mary does depend on God absolutely because she dedicated her whole life to Him and trusted that He had a plan for her. Her absolute dependence was probably what allowed her to say "yes" to God's request to have his son, Jesus Christ. I think Mary was probably scared to accept such a large request, but God made sure that she trusted and felt safe enough to have Jesus because she could depend on Him throughout her whole experience. This is an absolute dependence since she felt like God could be by her side every step of the way.

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If I had to replace the word "dependence" with another, I would choose the word "reliance". This word has a similar meaning that you should be able to fully trust whoever you have reliance on. God, being the one who Catholics learn to trust and love, is someone who we grow reliant on as our faith strengthens. I think this is an adequate word to describe each human's relationship with God since it is so important for each of us to remember that God is always here for us no matter what!

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I fully agree with this quote because, with this feeling of dependence, I can feel like I know and love God as much as possible without ever seeing him face to face. As a young Catholic, I always found it hard to believe in someone so large and powerful who I could not actually see in person. The idea that God is this wonderful being awaiting my arrival in Heaven would often stump me since I felt like there was never tangible evidence that He truly existed. In a similar way, if someone told me there was such thing as a flying giraffe, I would never believe them until I saw it myself! I am using this analogy to explain my experience with understanding that I am able to find God in other ways than just seeing him as a real being in front of me on Earth. As I have grown, I have realized that God is truly in everything and everyone around me and that He watches over me every day. I fully understood this feeling of dependence on a rainy day in November about five years ago when I heard that my uncle had been in a terrible car crash and was being flown to a trauma hospital in Baltimore. I prayed and prayed that God would keep him alive and help him recover from this disaster. Now, five years after, my uncle is fully recovered from his neck, leg, and head injuries. Every time I watch him coach my little cousin's football team or help my grandparents move heavy furniture, I remember how lucky we are to have a God so powerful and loving who we can rely on in the worst of times. These experiences are how I find God and feel my relationship with him grow since I know he watches over everyone and is always here to help. This is my idea of dependence and how it has shaped my faith.

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7a. "The essence of religion consists in the feeling of an absolute dependance" -Friedrich Schleirmacher

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7a. "The essence of religion consists in the feeling of an absolute dependance" -Friedrich Schleirmacher

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When I read and interpret this quote, I think about it as an idea conveying a message about having a trustworthy and intimate relationship with God. As a part of our relationship, I should always feel like I am able to rely on God through every aspect of my life. If I reworded this quote using my own interpretation and imagination, I would say:
"The compatibility of my own relationship with God and the Church exists because I am able to feel fully reliant on Him and the members of my Catholic community."
I feel this because I think that the term "essence of religion" applies to my identity as a Catholic and a member of God's Church. As important as it is to develop a strong relationship with God Himself, I feel that it is just as important for me to exist as a true follower of the Catholic faith within His presence in the Church community.

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At my bay house, I love seeing the water reflecting the tree line and the sky off of our dock. I find it mysterious and magical, and even a bit confusing that the world is being mirrored around me. It makes me feel curious and creative as I imagine how this happens. This type of scenery invites me to think about the ways I can reflect on my own life like the sky and trees reflect on the water. It makes me think about how I see my life and who I am as a person from the outside and the inside. I focus on understanding my personality and own personal traits that make me the person I am and how I affect those around me.

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4. How I feel when I see beauty in God's creation.

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4. How I feel when I see beauty in God's creation.

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When I see a magical scene of beauty, I feel filled with awe and wonder. I feel joyous because I know that I am lucky to live such an exciting life with lots of experiences and access to God's natural beauties. I feel calm and comforted to know and believe that God exists in these places and all around me since I find him through the beauty of other things, people, and places. Anytime I visit a place with an expansive view like this image, I feel like I have another perspective on my life and on the Earth that takes my breath away at how powerful nature can be. God is present in every beautiful view, especially when I see the sun shining because God is our light. The perspective that I see through is one where I feel isolated in a good way. I feel like I am able to channel into God's peace without any other distractions. This is one of my favorite feelings because I know that I have a purpose and a reason why I was put on this Earth by God.

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My drawing shows that I see God in everyone and everything, especially through nature, happy people, and my faith.

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I see God through everyone and everything because God is all that is perfect and good. When I see acts of kindness or beauty in nature, I immediately think of God and his spiritual existence around me. I especially see God in people who are less fortunate because they find a way to love and respect their God-given lives, even when they do not have much to live off of. I see God as pure beauty in every sunset, and I am reminded that He has given me this gift of life! Since I have not seen God Himself yet, I find other ways to see him through His creation on Earth

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When I hear or imagine God, I think of my community, relationships, and beliefs. I imagine that the reason for my life and the lives and existence of everything around me is derived from the creation of God himself. God is inside of everyone, so I think of each person around around me who lives and acts as loving and caring as God would. Anytime I see strangers doing good deeds for others who are in need, I see God shining through them immediately! God is also mysterious to me because I have not reached Him in Heaven yet. I think it is important to find God through other people because they were each placed on this Earth for a purpose by God himself.

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I feel secure and loved when my friends and family respond to me with open arms. I feel especially grateful to be surrounded by supportive and loving people at all times. When my close friends offer me advice, I try to take it as willingly as possible. I also try to understand that they are not critiquing me, but trying to help me be my best self! Any time my friends help me out when I need it, we become ten times closer and feel our friendships grow.

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When I reach out to others, the people around me make sure that they support and comfort me. I love the feeling of overcoming my problems because I always remember that my mood can only go up from there! The people who respond show that they care and want to help me out, which makes me feel a lot better. The response from my mom is especially comforting since I know she wants to help me in every way possible. I love when she responds with a big hug or with a funny answer that makes me feel happier.

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I reach out to others consciously and with an open mind. I usually reach out for help when I feel like I am at my worst, which is not too often, thankfully. Using my consciousness, I am able to open up and understand that there is a reason why I should talk about my feelings with others around me. For example, when I am feeling down on myself, I consciously ask my mom for a word of advice and remind me why I am important.

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I reach out to others when I am feeling sad or concerned. I usually go to my friends and family members when I am in a bad mood so they can help to cheer me up and help me overcome my sadness. Reaching out takes a lot of confidence and strength for me since it makes me feel a bit vulnerable and weak sometimes, but then I remember that everyone has struggles and it is always good to ask for some comfort or advice from others. Reaching out has beneficial results for me because I learn how to ask my mom, dad, and best friends for help when I need it

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When I am at the barn and riding horses, I feel most peaceful, clear minded, and strong. I love being near the rolling green hills and spending time with my horse, Arrow. I feel calm and relaxed when I am there, especially when I get to see the sunset. I love going on trail rides or walking in the fields with my friends and their horses too. I experience God through the beautiful nature around me, and when I feel peaceful at the barn, I feel like I am closest to God.