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Chapter 1: Jesus is the Son of God
Lesson and Overview:
Chapter One Overview
Chapter One Lesson Guide
In this chapter the children will learn that God the Father sent hIs Son, Jesus, to be with us. Jesus is God’s greatest gift.
The children will learn:
-God the Father sent His Son, Jesus, to be with us
-Jesus is human like us
-Jesus did things only God can do
-Jesus, the Son of God, taught us about God the Father and God the Holy Spirit
Activity: Jesus, the Center of Our Lives
Chapter One Family Activity
In this chapter the children learn that God the Father sent his Son, Jesus, to be with us.
Click here for the activity "Jesus, the Center of Our Lives."
Distribute the activity sheets and read the directions. Give each child a sheet of yellow or brown construction paper, a half sheet of green construction paper and a craft stick. Have each child glue the activity sheet to the yellow or brown construction paper, color the flowers, and then cut it out. Help the children glue or tape their flowers to the craft sticks and make construction paper leaves.
Suggest that the children display their flowers at home. Say, Every time you see your flower, remember that Jesus is the center of our lives.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 9/21/2020
Direct students to the Sadlier Website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 1: JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD. Please have your student complete and submit the assessment by the end of Monday, 9/21/2020. -
Chapter 2: Jesus Gives Us the Church
Lesson and Overview
Chapter Two Overview
Chapter Two Lesson GuideIn Chapter 1 the children learned that God the Father sent his Son, Jesus, to be with us. In this chapter the children will continue to learn about the work of Jesus and the beginning of the Church.
The children will learn:
-Jesus gathered many followers to be His disciples
-Jesus died and rose to new life
-Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit
-The Holy Spirit helps the Church to growActivity: The Story of Pentecost
Chapter Two Family Activity
Jesus Christ Gives Us the Church
In this chapter the children learn that the Holy Spirit came on Pentecost. On this day the Church began.
Click here for the activity "The Story of Pentecost."
Distribute the activity sheets and give each child a sheet of construction paper. Read the directions. Help the children arrange the sentences in the correct order (1. Early one Sunday morning... 2. The disciples heard a noise... 3. They saw what looked... 4. The disciples went out... ). Ask for a volunteer to tell what happened next (Peter spoke about Jesus to a large crowd of people). Have the children write the sentence on the blank strip.
Have the children gather in the prayer space. Pray, "Holy Spirit, help us to tell others about Jesus Christ."
Answer: The correct order of the sentences is:
1. Early one Sunday morning the disciples were together in one place.
2. The disciples heard a noise like a strong wind.
3. They saw what looked like flames of fire over each of them.
4. The disciples went out into the street. 5. Answers will vary.
ONLINE ASSESSMENT: Due for Completion by 9/28/2020
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 2: JESUS GIVES US THE CHURCH . Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 9/28/2020.
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Chapter 3: We Celebrate God's Love
Lesson and Overview:
Chapter Three Overview
Chapter Three Lesson Guide
In Chapter 2 the children learned about the work of Jesus and the beginning of the Church. In this chapter the children will learn more about Jesus, the sacraments, and ways we worship God.
The children will learn:
-We belond to the Catholic Church
-Catholics celebrate God's love by praying and worshiping
-Our Church celebrates with seven special signs called sacraments
-Jesus is present with us in the sacraments
Activity: We are Catholics
Chapter Three Family Activity
In this chapter the children learn that we belong to the Catholic Church. They learn that Catholics throughout the world share and celebrate certain things.
Click here for the activity "We are Catholics."
Distribute the activity sheets. You may want the children to work in small groups. Suggest that the children refer to their texts before writing their answers. Have the children color the picture. When they have finished coloring, ask them to stand and join hands. Pray together: "Jesus, we pray for all members of the Catholic Church. May we work together to share your love with all people."
Answer: Some of the ways that Catholics throughout the world share and celebrate include: (answers will vary) the belief that Jesus is the Son of God; the belief that Jesus suffered, died, and rose again to save us; God's life and love; and a call to help and serve others as Jesus did.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 10/05/2020
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 3: WE CELEBRATE GOD'S LOVE . Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 10/05/2020. -
Chapter 4: We Celebrate Baptism
Leson and Overview:
Chapter Four Overview
Chapter Four Lesson Guide
In Chapter 3 the children discovered more about Jesus, the sacraments, and the ways we worship God. In this chapter the children will learn about the Sacrament of Baptism.
The children will learn:
-at Baptism we become children of God and members of the Church
-at Baptism we receive grace, a share in God's life
-we celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with special words and actions
-we can show that we are children of God by what we say and do
Activity: The Light of Christ
Chapter Four Family Activity
In this chapter the children learn about the celebration of the sacrament of Baptism. They learn that at Baptism our parents and godparents promise for us to keep Christ's light burning within us. They learn that as children of God we are to share Christ's light with others.
Click here for the activity "The Light of Christ."
Distribute the activity sheets. Suggest that the children keep the calendars in their rooms and mark them at the end of each day this week. If time permits, have the children act out different ways of sharing Christ's light with others.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 10/19/2020
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 4: WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 10/19/2020.
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Chapter 5: We Celebrate Confirmation
Lesson and Overview:
Chapter Five Overview
Chapter Five Lesson GuideIn Chapter 4 the children learned that at Baptism we become children of God and members of the Church. In this chapter they will learn that the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The children will learn:
-we celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation
-Confirmation seals us with the Gift of the Holy Spirit and strenghtens us
-We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with special words and actions
-the Holy Spirit helps baptized Catholics and confirmed Catholics
Activity: A Reminder
Chapter Five Family Activity
In this chapter the children discuss that God the Father and Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us as our Helper and guide.
Click here for the activity "A Reminder."
Distribute the activity sheets. Help the children make Holy Spirit doorknob hangers. Have the children take the hangers home to share with their families.
When the children have finished working, have them gather in the prayer space. Sing together "Make Us Strong," #5 On the Grade 2 We Believe CD.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 10/26/2020
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 5: WE CELEBRATE CONFIRMATION. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 10/26/2020. -
Chapter 6: The Church Year
Lesson and Overview:
Chapter Six Overview
Chapter Six Lesson Guide
In this chapter the children will learn that we celebrate the different seasons of the Church year.
*For adult reading and reflection, you may want to refer to paragraph 1168 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church:1168 Beginning with the Easter Triduum as its source of light, the new age of the Resurrection fills the whole liturgical year with its brilliance. Gradually, on either side of this source, the year is transfigured by the liturgy. It really is a "year of the Lord's favor." The economy of salvation is at work within the framework of time, but since its fulfillment in the Passover of Jesus and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the culmination of history is anticipated "as a foretaste," and the kingdom of God enters into our time.
Activity: Jesus, We Are Happy
Chapter Six Family Activity
The Church Year
In this chapter the children learn that the Church year helps us to follow Jesus.
Click here for the activity "Jesus, We Are Happy."
Distribute the activity sheets. Have the children practice singing. Together make up actions for the song. Encourage the children to teach the song to their families.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 11/02/2020
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 6: THE CHURCH YEAR. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 11/02/2020. -
Chapter 7: Ordinary Time
Lesson and Overview:
Chapter Seven Overview
Chapter Seven Lesson Guide
In this chapter the children will learn that in Ordinary Time we celebrate Jesus and learn to follow him.
*For adult reading and reflection, you may want to refer to paragraph 1173 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
1173 When the Church keeps the memorials of martyrs and other saints during the annual cycle, she proclaims the Paschal mystery in those "who have suffered and have been glorified with Christ. She proposes them to the faithful as examples who draw all men to the Father through Christ, and through their merits she begs for God's favors."
Activity: We Celebrate Ordinary Time
Chapter Seven Family Activity
In this chapter the children learn that in Ordinary Time we celebrate Jesus Christ and learn to follow him.
Click here for the activity "We Celebrate Ordinary Time."
Distribute the activity sheets. Ask for a volunteer to read the directions. Explain that the wax of the crayon will resist the paint. You may want to suggest that the children use a yellow crayon to color the outline of the letters.
Suggest that the children display the sign at home during Ordinary Time. Say, When you look at the sign, remember what Jesus has taught us about following him.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 11/09/2020
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 7: ORDINARY TIME. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 11/09/2020.