Object: Constitution and Beatitudes [One sheet for each child with the Beatitudes listed.]

Good morning, boys and girls. how many of you have ever heard of a constitution? Do you know what the word "constitution" means? [Let them answer.] A constitution is a paper that tells us of the ideas and beliefs of any organization. I have the Constitution of the United States with me today. It talks about how the people should be free to think and act, as long as they do not hurt any other persons. The Constitution of the United States was written by men who knew what other men wanted and hoped for, for their country and mankind. T…