Sacred Heart of Jesus

Norco, Louisiana

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

401 Spruce St.

Norco, LA 70079

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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.
CHAPTER 10: DO I WELCOME CHANGE OR DO I FEAR IT?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:
- to recognize the ways that Christians in the High Middle Ages sought to live and spread the
  Gospel message
- to appreciate the great contributions that the Christians of the High Middle Ages made to the life of the Church
- to live Christ’s message of peace as we work to share his Gospel.
Scripture Discovery: What's the Word
Printable Activity Sheet
The mission of the Dominicans, a religious order founded by Saint Dominic Guzman during the Middle Ages, is to preach the Word of God. They do this not only by preaching and teaching, but also by example. Read the Scripture passages on the activity sheet. Then write one way a young person can live out the meaning of the passage in his or her life.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 12/7/2020
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: DO I WELCOME CHANGE OR DO I FEAR IT? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 12/7/2020.
CHAPTER 11: HOW DO I RESPOND IN TIMES OF CRISIS?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:
- to recognize that the decisions of human beings affect society
- to appreciate that the Church endures because it was founded on Christ
- to continue the work of Christ as members of the Church—which, even with human problems
  and flaws, is sustained by grace.
Share and Discover: Enduring in Times of Crisis
The history of the Church is a history of crisis. The decisions of human beings affect the makeup,
character, and future of society. As a community of believers, the decisions of the Church do the
same. The actions of human beings are not isolated, but instead take place within the larger community. At times, the Church reflects that human beings are not perfect and have flaws. But we as believers have strength to know that the Church will be sustained by the grace of God, just as we will be sustained by God in our own lives.

Remind your children that the Church endures in times of crisis because it is founded on Jesus
Christ—the truth, the way, and the life.
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: HOW DO I RESPOND IN TIMES OF CRISIS? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 12/14/2020.
CHAPTER 12: HOW CAN A CHALLENGE BE AN OPPORTUNITY?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:
- to understand what the Protestant reformers were seeking and what the Church did in response
- to appreciate the teachings of the Council of Trent, which reaffirmed the importance of both
  Scripture and Tradition
- to respond to the challenges of today’s world with strength and courage.
Share and Discover: Solving Problems
Help your child understand that sometimes when groups of people have differences or problems they should meet and discuss solutions.
- Explain that sometimes bishops meet together to work out problems and discuss changes needed to make the Church a more loving community.
- Point out that when we have problems at home, at school, or in the neighborhood, we can discuss ways to make things better.
- Talk about difffernet situations your child may encounter where people have a difference of opionion or problems with one another. Discuss ways to solve the problem or make things better. Then ask the child to draw a picture of or write about the solution.
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 12: HOW CAN A CHALLENGE BE AN OPPORTUNITY? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 1/4/2021.