Today's theme is on the early followers of Jesus.
We will be reading Chapter 15.
Gospel reading for next Sunday that we will be covering will be:Matthew 9:2-12
Backround materials for the intermediate class is here.
Saint for today is Katherine Drexel.
We will be doing a coloring picture and the vocabulary game today.
For the family:
Here is a link to a set of Family Lenten Activities
Faith First latest Just For Parents article
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Theme 18 : Lord's Prayer- Lenten Season: February 23th 2009
Today we are covering the Lord's Prayer- Chapter 26- and the Lenten Season. As we are going through the prayer theme, we came to realize how important it was to have a small place where the family can get together to pray, so today's craft will be a simple foam cross and a prayer cloth to help set up a small spot where the family can gather to pray.
I was at The Living Eucharist Convention at the Tampa Convention Center this weekend and learned a lot about the Mass that we will pass on to the children throughout the years. The predominant speaker was Fr. Edward Foley who nourished us with his knowledge, his meditations, and his song. Here is a link to our diocese Living Eucharist Event web site, where you can see what was presented on this day. Mary Rose attended Eucharist 101 and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament sessions. She was very impressed with Fr. Edward Foley- here is a link to his website.
That is all that I have for today's class at this time- see you this afternoon.
I was at The Living Eucharist Convention at the Tampa Convention Center this weekend and learned a lot about the Mass that we will pass on to the children throughout the years. The predominant speaker was Fr. Edward Foley who nourished us with his knowledge, his meditations, and his song. Here is a link to our diocese Living Eucharist Event web site, where you can see what was presented on this day. Mary Rose attended Eucharist 101 and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament sessions. She was very impressed with Fr. Edward Foley- here is a link to his website.
That is all that I have for today's class at this time- see you this afternoon.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
February 9th: Ways of Praying
This week we are studying Chapter 25. If you have a chance, please read it.
The lesson is based on the following passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 2623-2643, 2650-2660, 2663-2677.
The Saint of the Day will be St. Valentine. You have to scroll to the bottom of the page to get to his story. There are also suggestions for family activities to reinforce the Catholic tradition underlying this holiday. Ms. Martin wants to back cookies with molasses. Here is a recipe for heart-shaped St. Valentine's Day cookies that uses molasses! Hopefully it is good!
Our liturgical lesson will be on Mark 1: 40-45. Here is the catechist preparation. Here is the family preparation. Here is the link to the coloring page for this week- we'll do it in class.
Note that all these links are choices. Not all parents are expected to use all of them. Let me know if you are finding this useful. See you next week!
The lesson is based on the following passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 2623-2643, 2650-2660, 2663-2677.
The Saint of the Day will be St. Valentine. You have to scroll to the bottom of the page to get to his story. There are also suggestions for family activities to reinforce the Catholic tradition underlying this holiday. Ms. Martin wants to back cookies with molasses. Here is a recipe for heart-shaped St. Valentine's Day cookies that uses molasses! Hopefully it is good!
Our liturgical lesson will be on Mark 1: 40-45. Here is the catechist preparation. Here is the family preparation. Here is the link to the coloring page for this week- we'll do it in class.
Note that all these links are choices. Not all parents are expected to use all of them. Let me know if you are finding this useful. See you next week!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Class for February 2, 2009
Today we will be covering Chapter 24.
Please read this chapter before class.
The Saint/Celebration will be Presentation of the Lord
Please read this chapter before class.
The Saint/Celebration will be Presentation of the Lord
Monday, January 26, 2009
January 26, 2009 Class
Today we are covering Chapter 18.
Here is a link to the family gospel discussion for next Sunday
Here is a thought exercise for Chapter 18
Here is a link to today's Saint for Today Saints Timothy and Titus
Please bring your books and try to read over the chapter. See you at 6PM!
Here is a link to the family gospel discussion for next Sunday
Here is a thought exercise for Chapter 18
Here is a link to today's Saint for Today Saints Timothy and Titus
Please bring your books and try to read over the chapter. See you at 6PM!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Classes Resume January 12th
Don't come to class today. Enjoy your Christmas break! See you in two weeks.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Classes for the Rest of December
This month we are working on a Jesse Tree for Advent.
Last week, we colored and laminated as many ornaments on the tree as possible.
Sandra is taking the rest home to have ready for our next class.
Remember- next week (December 8th) is an At-Home Lesson. The assigned chapter is Chapter 22. Please review this chapter with your family.
December 15th is our last class before Christmas. We are planning to do our Jesse Tree- parents are invited to stay and watch. We will have snacks and drinks- sort of making it a party.
The Jesse Tree is a wonderful tradition. It consists of a series of ornaments placed on bare branches. Each ornament depicts an event in salvation history- typically 40-50 ornaments. When the ornament is placed on the tree, the story of that ornament is told. This helps place Christ's birth in context. It is not just another holiday, it is the culmination of 4000 years of waiting, watching, and hoping.
Sue told me that she is sending copies of the Jesse Tree home with each family. I have a slightly different version with more kid-friendly ornaments and with a condensed Bible story on the back of each ornament. If you want a copy of this version, e-mail me and I'll bring it in on the 15th for you.
Be sure to come on the 15th. We are hoping that this will be a memorable experience for all of us.
Last week, we colored and laminated as many ornaments on the tree as possible.
Sandra is taking the rest home to have ready for our next class.
Remember- next week (December 8th) is an At-Home Lesson. The assigned chapter is Chapter 22. Please review this chapter with your family.
December 15th is our last class before Christmas. We are planning to do our Jesse Tree- parents are invited to stay and watch. We will have snacks and drinks- sort of making it a party.
The Jesse Tree is a wonderful tradition. It consists of a series of ornaments placed on bare branches. Each ornament depicts an event in salvation history- typically 40-50 ornaments. When the ornament is placed on the tree, the story of that ornament is told. This helps place Christ's birth in context. It is not just another holiday, it is the culmination of 4000 years of waiting, watching, and hoping.
Sue told me that she is sending copies of the Jesse Tree home with each family. I have a slightly different version with more kid-friendly ornaments and with a condensed Bible story on the back of each ornament. If you want a copy of this version, e-mail me and I'll bring it in on the 15th for you.
Be sure to come on the 15th. We are hoping that this will be a memorable experience for all of us.
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