Lesson 4: Death and Resurrection

Monday, September 29, 2008

Please read Chapter 7 before this class.

Here are some links to help you prepare:

Readings for this class:

Isaiah 5:1-7
Matthew 21:33-43

Saint of the Day: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael Archangels

Faith First Chapter Activity

Faith First Chapter Review: Choose Chapter 7 Grade 5

Here are the vocabulary words for Chapter 7:

Ascension: A word meaning "going up; the return of the Risen Christ in glory to his Father.
Israelites: The Old Testament people to whom God revealed himself and with whom he made the Covenant.
Paschal Mystery: The "passing over of Jesus from life through death into new and glorious life; the Passion, death, Resurrection, and glorious Ascension of Jesus.
Passover: The Jewish feast celebrating the sparing of the Hebrew children from death and the passage of God's people from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the land God promised them.
Resurrection: The event of Jesus being raised from the dead to a new and glorified life.

Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
God, our Creator, thank you for all the blessings of creation.
Help us to respect life and care for your kingdom.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.

Lighting of the Candle.

Finding Sunday on the Circle of the Church Year.
Pass out Coloring Pages for readings.

Listening to the Word: Isaiah 5:1-7.
Moment of Silent Reflection.
Discussion:
• How do caring actions spread God’s goodness?
• How can hurtful actions cause harm to others?
• How can you participate in caring actions at home and in school?

• In Isaiah’s story, what grows in the vineyard?
• Why does Isaiah warn the people of Israel?
• What does Isaiah tell the people about caring for God’s vineyard?

Listening to the Word: Matthew 21:33-43
Moment of Silent Reflection.
Discussion:
• What story does Jesus tell?
• How do the tenants treat the vineyard owner?
• What does Jesus teach about producing good fruit for God’s kingdom?

Saint of the Day: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael Archangels

Guardian Angel Prayer:

Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God’s love commits me here,
Ever this day be at my side
To light and guard, to rule and guide.

Lesson on Chapter 7

Opening Prayer
Faith Focus
Activity to be named
Chapter Review
Chapter Closing Prayer
Blow out candle

If time permits, we will play the vocabulary game

Resources for Family Based Session 1: Lesson 3- Jesus the Son of God

Remember- do not come to class on September 22nd.
You are having your first At-Home family session this week.

A guide for the at-home family session on this theme was sent home with your child this week.

Fifth graders should read Chapter 6 to prepare for the family session.

Readings for September 28:
Ezekial 18:25-28
Matthew 21:28-32

Parents can get some background to start the discussion of the readings at:
Faith First Family Gospel Reflection
Catechist Lectionary Resources


Students:
These are the links to
Faith First Activities for Chapter 6

Review for Chapter 6
Students: Get 100% correct on the review and e-mail results to mrmurrin@verizon.net for a prize next class.

Have fun!

Lesson 2: The Bible, The Word of God 9/15/08

Before this class, you should have read Chapter 2 in your Grade 5 books.

Lectionary: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Isaiah 55:6-9
Matthew 20:1-16

The theme for this Sunday is the Sacrament of Penance and God's forgiveness. Do you have something related to this theme for the altar? Bring it in.

Today's readings remind me of the disaster in Texas this weekend. What does God say about people who will not listen? What does God say about his mercy and second chances?

This is the link to the Faith First Activities for Chapter 2
This is the link to the Chapter Review Page. Choose Grade 5 Chapter 2. If you get 100% and email the results to mrmurrin@verizon.net, you'll win a prize!

Class Session Outline:
Opening Prayer:
Let us pray:
God of kindness and mercy, when we go astray, you always lead us back to you.
Help us remember your unconditional love.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.

Lighting of the Candle.

Finding Sunday on the Circle of the Church Year.
Pass out Coloring Pages for readings.

Listening to the Word: Isaiah 55.
Moment of Silent Reflection.
Discussion:
What does Isaiah tell the people about asking for God's forgiveness?
What will happen to those who return to God?
How is God's love described?
How is this like obeying the orders to evacuate from a hurricane?

Listening to the Word: Matthew 20.
Moment of Silent Reflection.
Discussion:
What is unconditional love?
Who are the people in your life that show you unconditional love?
What happens when we ask God for forgiveness?
How is this like when the first responders go into evacuation areas after the storm?

Saint of the Day: Our Lady of Sorrows
At the cross her station keeping,
Stood the mournful mother weeping,
Close to Jesus to the last.
Through her heart, his sorrow sharing,
All his bitter anguish bearing,
Now at length the sword has passed."

Chapter 2
Opening Prayer
Faith Focus
The Story of the Bible Books
Chapter Review
Chapter Closing Prayer

If time permits, we will play the vocabulary game.