Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Catechetical instruction is an activity fraught with danger. Yesterday, for example, I asked my sixth graders to illustrate the corporal works of mercy (e.g. feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty...). Most of them chose to depict "clothe the naked" in a rather literal manner. In fact, most of them drew themselves finding a naked person wandering around outside, and offering them some clothing.

So, here is a PSA whether or not you are in sixth grade:

If you see a naked guy wandering around your local park, do not proceed to chase him around the picnic benches in an effort to clothe him. Rather, leave the area and contact the authorities. Or possibly turn on the sprinkler system.

This happened during my childhood more than you would think. Of course, I grew up in Berkeley.

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