Just Teach Sheet – Teens January Week 4 – 2026

Teen Track – Just Teach Sheet

January Week 4 (2026)

Theme: Baptism and New Life in Christ
Focus: Living the Baptised Life
Audience: Teens (Ages 12–16)

Weekly Goal

To help teens understand that Baptism is not only a past event, but a present reality that shapes daily choices, identity, and direction.
This week connects baptismal identity to real life — without pretending life is easy.

What You’ll Need

This sheet
A Bible
A pen and notebook
A quiet space

Opening Prayer (Daily)

Lord Jesus,
You have called me Your own.
Help me live as someone who belongs to You,
even when it’s hard.
Amen.

Day 1 – Baptism Is a New Identity

Teaching

Baptism doesn’t just say something about God —
it says something about you.

You are no longer defined only by:

what others think

your mistakes

your popularity

your fears

You belong to Christ.

Galatians 2:20
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”

Reflection

Baptism changes who you are, even when you don’t feel it.

Questions

What usually shapes how people your age see themselves?

What does it mean to belong to Christ instead?

Practice

Write one sentence:
“Because I belong to Christ, I want to…”

Day 2 – Living Differently Without Being Perfect

Teaching

Being baptised does not mean being perfect.
It means having a direction.

You will still struggle.
You will still mess up.
But your life now has a centre.

Romans 6:11
“Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.”

Reflection

God does not expect perfection — He offers grace.

Questions

Why do people give up when they fail?

How is having direction different from being flawless?

Practice

Ask quietly:
“Lord, help me keep going.”

Day 3 – Freedom and Responsibility

Teaching

Baptism gives freedom — not freedom to do anything,
but freedom to choose what leads to life.

Sin promises freedom but often leads to emptiness.
God’s way leads to life, even when it’s demanding.

John 8:36
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

Reflection

Real freedom is choosing what helps you become who you’re meant to be.

Questions

What choices actually make people freer?

What choices slowly trap people instead?

Practice

Identify one choice this week where you want God’s help.

Day 4 – God Stays With Us in the Struggle

Teaching

God does not abandon baptised people when they struggle.
He stays close, even when we drift.

1 Corinthians 10:13
“God is faithful… He will provide a way out.”

Reflection

God’s faithfulness is stronger than your weakness.

Questions

Why do people think God leaves when they fail?

How does knowing God stays change things?

Practice

Say slowly:
“God, stay close to me.”

Day 5 – Living as Someone Who Belongs

Teaching

Living your Baptism doesn’t mean being loud about faith.
It means letting your belonging shape your choices, relationships, and hopes.

Colossians 3:17
“Whatever you do… do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Reflection

Your faith is not a performance — it’s a relationship.

Questions

Where is it hardest to live your faith honestly?

Where is it easiest?

Practice

Choose one quiet way to live your Baptism this weekend.

Weekend Summary

Key truths

Baptism gives me a new identity

I don’t have to be perfect to belong

God offers real freedom

God stays with me in struggle

My faith shapes daily life

Reflection prompts

Living my Baptism looks like…
God helps me when…

Catechism References

CCC 1265–1266 – New life in Baptism
CCC 1691–1698 – Life in Christ
CCC 1811 – Moral strength through grace

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus,
thank You for calling me Your own.
Help me live as someone who belongs to You,
one day at a time.
Amen.