Lesson and Overview
Chapter 8 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter they will learn about God’s covenant with Moses and the Israelites, the promise God kept by sending his Son, and Jesus’ teaching about God’s Law.

• God calls his people
• The Ten Commandments are God’s Laws for his people
• Jesus teaches us about God’s Law
• Jesus teaches us to love one another

Family Activity: Connecting to Mission
The Church lives out its mission to share the gospel message in many ways. One way the Church does this is by sending missionaries throughout the world to spread the good news to all peoples. Explain to the students that missionaries show respect for the local cultures in the countries they serve and present the gospel to the people in their own languages. I encourage you to find out about missionary work in their diocese.

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 11/16/2020
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:  LEARNING ABOUT GOD'S LAW. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 11/16/2020.

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 9 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
This chapter will present the First Commandment, which teaches us that there is but one true God.

• We believe in the one true God
• We honor the one true God
• We love God above all things
• We place our hope and trust in God

Family Activity: Stewardship
As the students learn that they are to believe in and honor God, remind them that they can do so both by praying to and worshiping God and by providing help to others. Jesus is an example of this: He helped others because it was what God his Father called him to do. Invite the students to suggest ways that they can help or serve others, such as by helping tutor a younger student. Help them to see that doing God's will in this way shows honor and love for God.

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 11/30/2020
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 9:  THE FIRST COMMANDMENT Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 11/30/2020.

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 10 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter the students will learn that we follow the Second Commandment by respecting and honoring the name of God.

• God’s name is holy.
• We respect God’s name.
• We call upon God’s name.
• We respect and honor sacred places. 

Family Activity: Word Scramble
Printable Activity Sheet
Unscramble the different titles we use to call on God. Use their We Believe texts if they have difficulty unscrambling the tiles for the titles of God. 
Answers:
1. Lord 
2. Father 
3. Merciful God 
4. Creator 
5. Holy One

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 12/07/2020
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 10:  THE SECOND COMMANDMENT Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 12/07/2020.

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 11 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter they will learn about the Third Commandment and ways we observe the Lord’s Day.

• God gave us a special day to rest and worship him.
• We keep the Lord’s Day holy by participating in Sunday Mass.
• The Lord’s Day is a day for rest and relaxation.
• We keep the Lord’s Day holy by caring  for the needs of others. 

Family Activity: Word Scramble
Printable Activity Sheet
Read the following list. Place a C in front of a Corporal Work of Mercy. Place an S in front of a Spiritual Work of Mercy. Discuss the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy on page 138. Decide on one work that you could do together as a family.

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 12/14/2020
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 11:  THE THIRD COMMANDMENT Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 12/14/2020.

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 12 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter they will focus on the Eucharist and will learn that receiving the Body and Blood of Christ nurtures and strengthens them to be active followers of Christ.

• The Introductory Rites unite us and prepare us for worship.
• During the Liturgy of the Word, we hear the Word of God. 
• During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we offer gifts of bread and wine and receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. 
• In the Concluding Rites we are sent to live as disciples of Jesus.

Family Activity: Word Webs
Printable Activity Sheet
Encourage the students to review the parts of the Mass in their We Believe texts before beginning the activity. Make word webs to explain what happens during each part of the Mass.

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 1/4/2021
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 11: STRENGTHENED BY THE EUCHARIST. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 1/4/2021.

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 13 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter the children will learn that the season of Advent helps us prepare for the coming of the Son of God.

Family Discussion: How Did Advent Prepare Us for Christmas
Discuss waiting to celebrate special days. Talk about how the excitement builds as you get closer. What ways did your family prepare for Christmas during the Advent season. What did you do differently this year?

Online Assessment: Review for unit test to be completed by 1/25/21

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 14 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter the children will learn that the Christmas season is a special time to celebrate that
God is with us.

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 1/25/2021
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 14 UNIT TEST. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 1/25/21.