Sacred Heart of Jesus

Norco, Louisiana

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

401 Spruce St.

Norco, LA 70079

Facebook

Unit 2: WHO ARE OUR ANCESTORS IN FAITH?

- Religious Education

CHAPTER 7: WHAT CONNECTS ME TO A COMMUNITY?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:
- To understand the history behind the spread of the early Church
- To appreciate the faith and courage of the early Christians believers
- To resolve to follow Jesus as they did, in sincerity of heart.
Share and Discover:
In today’s culture it may take courage to belong to the Christian community. Young people are asked to acknowledge the dignity of each individual they encounter which may challenge them to stand up to bullying, to accept those who may be labeled unpopular, and to resist gossiping about and labeling others. They are asked to stand up as individuals for causes they believe in. They are asked to respect their bodies, committing to the value of chastity, and resisting the pressure to conform to an unhealthy size or weight.

Remind the young people that to follow Jesus and belong to the Christian community requires true sincerity of heart and a resolve to spread Jesus’ message to others.
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: WHO ARE OUR ANCESTORS IN FAITH? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 11/09/2020.
CHAPTER 8: WHO OR WHAT LEADS ME TO THE TRUTH
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:
- To consider the people and events through which the Holy Spirit worked to define the faith
  of the Church
- To understand the various ways in which the truths of our faith have been handed down to us
- To proclaim—especially by our actions—the truths of the faith we hold as Christians.
Share and Discover: The Bible
to explain that the four Gospels are about Jesus’ life and teachings and are found in the New Testament of the Bible
Needed Materials Checklist:
- Bible
Procedure:
- Explain that there are two main parts of the Bible: the Old Testament and the New Testament.
- Tell the child that the Old Testament is about God’s people before Jesus was born. The New Testament is about Jesus’ life and his teachings.
- Point out that there are four Gospels: the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These stories are about Jesus, his teachings, and his first followers.
- Tell the child about your favorite story about Jesus.
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 8: WHO OR WHAT LEADS ME TO THE TRUTH? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 11/16/2020.
CHAPTER 9: WHAT HELPS ME FOCUS ON WHAT'S IMPORTANT?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:
- To understand the religious and political forces at work in the world in AD 476–1054
- To treasure and focus on the enduring values lived by the faithful people of the early Middle Ages
- To reach out to all in service and love, focusing on what’s really important in this life
Scripture Discovery: What's the Word
In the Middle Ages, soldiers wore armor to protect themselves in battle. In one of his letters to the early Christian communities, Saint Paul used the image of armor to represent how they needed to stay strong in their faith and grow in love.
Use your Bible to look up the following passages. Then describe a way to grow strong in faith and love.
- Ephesians 6:10
  - To stay strong in faith, draw your strength from
- 1 Corinthians 2:3–5
  - To stay strong in faith, rely on
- Romans 12:9
  - To grow strong in love, hold on to what is
- Ephesians 4:3
  - To grow strong in love, be unified through the bond of
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
  - To grow strong in love, in all circumstances give
Reflect on the responses that you found in the passages from the Bible. What would Paul tell young people today about growing strong in faith and love?

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: WHAT HELPS ME FOCUS ON WHAT'S IMPORTANT? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 11/30/2020.