Monday, October 6, 2008
Please read Chapter 8 before this class.
Here are some links to help you prepare:
Readings for this class:
Isaiah 25:6-10
Matthew 22:1-14
Saint of the Day: St. Bruno
Faith First Chapter Activity
Faith First Chapter Review: Choose Chapter 8 Grade 5
Remember: E-mail your results to mrmurrin@verizon.net and win a prize!
Here are the vocabulary words for Chapter 8:
Advocate: Title or name for Holy Spirit which means, “one who is on our side” or “one who speaks for us”.
charisms: Graces or gifts given by the Holy Spirit to build up the Church on earth for the good of all people and the needs of the world.
evangelist: A word meaning “one who announces good news”.
Evangelists: The writers of the four gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Here is the outline for next week:
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
Lord, we give you thanks and praise for all the great things you have done for us.
Help us to live together as one family.
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 25:6-10.
Moment of Silent Reflection.
Discussion:
• What will God do for the people?
• What kind of a feast will God provide?
• Why does Isaiah tell the people to rejoice and be glad?
Listening to the Word: Matthew 22:1-14
Moment of Silent Reflection.
Discussion:
• What happens to the first guests who are invited to the wedding banquet?
• Why does the king tell his servants to go and invite everyone they find to the banquet?
• Why does Jesus tell the story of the king and the wedding banquet?
Saint of the Day: St. Bruno
Father, You called Saint Bruno to serve You in solitude. In answer to his prayers help us to remain faithful to You amid the changes of this world. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Lesson on Chapter 8
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
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Vocabulary to Learn From Lesons 1-3
Abba- The name that Jesus gave to God the Father that reveals the love and trust between God the Father and God the Son.
Adonai- The Hebrew word for "Lord" that the Jewish people us in place of YHWH the name for himself that God revealed to Moses.
Almighty- Having all power. Only God is Almighty.
attributes of God- Qualities of God that help us understand the mystery of God.
christ- a Greek work that translates the Hebrew word for 'messiah' which means annointed one.
Christ-a title for Jesus that helps us to understand that he is the Messiah who God promised to send to save his people.
eternal- always living without beginning or end
Gospel- the Good News of God's love revealed in the life, death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus.
Gospels-the first four books of the New Testament that pass on the faith of the Apostles and the early Church about the life, death, Resurrection, Ascension, and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Incarnation- from the Latin meaning "putting on flesh" to have a real body; the Son of God "putting on the flesh" or becoming human while retaining his divinity
inspiration of the Bible- The Holy Spirit guiding human writers of Sacred Scripture to faithfully and accurately communicate God's word.
Sacred Scripture- Two words the mean "holy writings" ; the writings that the Holy Spirit inspired the people of God to write and that have been collected by the Church in the Bible.
soul- The spiritual dimension of the human person that never dies, or is immortal
Adonai- The Hebrew word for "Lord" that the Jewish people us in place of YHWH the name for himself that God revealed to Moses.
Almighty- Having all power. Only God is Almighty.
attributes of God- Qualities of God that help us understand the mystery of God.
christ- a Greek work that translates the Hebrew word for 'messiah' which means annointed one.
Christ-a title for Jesus that helps us to understand that he is the Messiah who God promised to send to save his people.
eternal- always living without beginning or end
Gospel- the Good News of God's love revealed in the life, death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus.
Gospels-the first four books of the New Testament that pass on the faith of the Apostles and the early Church about the life, death, Resurrection, Ascension, and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Incarnation- from the Latin meaning "putting on flesh" to have a real body; the Son of God "putting on the flesh" or becoming human while retaining his divinity
inspiration of the Bible- The Holy Spirit guiding human writers of Sacred Scripture to faithfully and accurately communicate God's word.
Sacred Scripture- Two words the mean "holy writings" ; the writings that the Holy Spirit inspired the people of God to write and that have been collected by the Church in the Bible.
soul- The spiritual dimension of the human person that never dies, or is immortal
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Lesson 4: Death and Resurrection
Monday, September 29, 2008
Please read Chapter 7 before this class.
Please read Chapter 7 before this class.
Here are some links to help you prepare:
Readings for this class:
Saint of the Day: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael Archangels
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
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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!
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!
Monday, September 15, 2008
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.
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.
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