As promised, this is the scanned image of the handout from last week's class.
Remember, next week is an AT HOME LESSON. No classes on the parish campus ... that doesn't mean no faith learning!
We have been focusing on Eucharist and The Mass for two weeks. Your at home lesson should compliment that theme. Any way in which you study the Eucharist and The Mass as a family will enrich your faith - I have given you a few "assignments" to guide you:
MOST IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT:
Participate in Mass as a family!
1. Name 3 signs or symbols you will find during Mass - what do they signify?
2. Name 3 ways to prepare for Mass before even entering the church.
3. N~me the two main parts of the Mass
4. What is your explanation of Eucharist?
5. What is the part of the Mass called when Jesus is made present (no longer a symbol, but Jesus)
\6. What does the sign of the cross represent?
7. How many readings do we hear and where does each come from?
8. Name 3 ways you can PARTICIPATE in the Mass.
9. Describe some ways you can prepare to come forward during communion - how can you "ready" yourself to receive Jesus in the Eucharist?
10. Name 3 ways you can "Go in peace to love and serve the Lord" when Mass is over .
We will see you back on campus November 16th!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Lesson 9: The Eucharist and the Trinity
For next week, read Chapter 3. For those without books, review Sections 232-267 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Monday, October 27, 2008
Lesson 8: October 27th
Lesson 8: Many Gifts
31st Sunday Ordinary Time
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
Thank you, God, for your promise of eternal life.
Help us to find signs of life and hope in all of creation.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.
Lighting of the Candle
Circle of the Church Year
Holidays This Week
October 31-Halloween: All Hallows Eve- the night before All Saints Day.
November 1-All Saints Day: The day we remember the saints- known and unknown- in heaven, on earth, and in purgatory (CCC 946-954)
November 2- All Souls Day: The day that the church prays for her dead loved ones in the hopes that they are with God in heaven.
Reading 1:
Wisdom 3:1-9
Study Questions
Where in creation do you see signs of life and hope?
What do you believe about life after death?
What do you imagine heaven is like?
Gospel: John 6:37-40
Questions for Reflection
• What has Jesus come from heaven to do?
• What does Jesus tell his listeners about the will of God?
• What will happen to those who believe in Jesus?
Saints of the Church
St. Katherine Drexel
Saints of the Church
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta continued
St. Augustine
St. Alyssa:
St. Miguel (Michael)
St. Stephen (Stefano) of Hungary
St. Alexis
St. Alexandra: Holy Princess
Saint Jane of Valois
St. Jessica
St. Nicholas
The lesson this week is on the Eucharist and the Mass. This will be the theme for the next three weeks.
We share one bread, one body. We are a communion of Saints. This week we celebrate the communion of Saints- joined by the same spirit in the same church. So this week, we will review chapter 9.
Chapter 9—Different Gifts, the Same Spirit
OPENING PRAYER:
Questions for Reflection
Faith First® Legacy Edition Chapter Review, Grade 5
Vocabulary
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
Sacred Tradition: The passing on of the teachings of Christ through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit
Sanctifying: A word that means making holy
Sanctifying Grace: The gift of God’s life and love that makes us holy and helps us live holy lives
Summary
End of Lesson
Vocabulary Game
Clean upBlow out the candle
Trade for prizes
31st Sunday Ordinary Time
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
Thank you, God, for your promise of eternal life.
Help us to find signs of life and hope in all of creation.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.
Lighting of the Candle
Circle of the Church Year
Holidays This Week
October 31-Halloween: All Hallows Eve- the night before All Saints Day.
November 1-All Saints Day: The day we remember the saints- known and unknown- in heaven, on earth, and in purgatory (CCC 946-954)
November 2- All Souls Day: The day that the church prays for her dead loved ones in the hopes that they are with God in heaven.
Reading 1:
Wisdom 3:1-9
Study Questions
Where in creation do you see signs of life and hope?
What do you believe about life after death?
What do you imagine heaven is like?
Gospel: John 6:37-40
Questions for Reflection
• What has Jesus come from heaven to do?
• What does Jesus tell his listeners about the will of God?
• What will happen to those who believe in Jesus?
Saints of the Church
St. Katherine Drexel
Saints of the Church
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta continued
St. Augustine
St. Alyssa:
St. Miguel (Michael)
St. Stephen (Stefano) of Hungary
St. Alexis
St. Alexandra: Holy Princess
Saint Jane of Valois
St. Jessica
St. Nicholas
The lesson this week is on the Eucharist and the Mass. This will be the theme for the next three weeks.
We share one bread, one body. We are a communion of Saints. This week we celebrate the communion of Saints- joined by the same spirit in the same church. So this week, we will review chapter 9.
Chapter 9—Different Gifts, the Same Spirit
OPENING PRAYER:
Questions for Reflection
Faith First® Legacy Edition Chapter Review, Grade 5
Vocabulary
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
Sacred Tradition: The passing on of the teachings of Christ through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit
Sanctifying: A word that means making holy
Sanctifying Grace: The gift of God’s life and love that makes us holy and helps us live holy lives
Summary
End of Lesson
Vocabulary Game
Clean upBlow out the candle
Trade for prizes
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Lesson 7: Baptism and Confirmation
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Greatest Commandment
Opening Prayer:
Let us pray.
Loving God,
You sent Jesus to show us how to love you and one another.
Help us to follow your greatest commandment.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.
Lighting of the Candle
Circle of the Church Year
Exodus 22:20-26
Questions for Reflection
Who are the people most in need?
How are widows and orphans to be treated?
How are strangers to be treated?
How are the poor to be treated?
Matthew 22:34-40
"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?"
He said to him,
"You shall love the Lord, your God,
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
and with all your mind.
This is the greatest and the first commandment.
Matthew 22:34-40
The second is like it:
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."
Questions for Reflection
What question is asked of Jesus?
How does Jesus reply?
What are the two parts of the greatest commandment?
Summary
Today we are going to discuss two sacraments that help us live out the Greatest Commandments: Baptism and Confirmation
Through them we are strengthened to go out into the world to love and help others as ourselves
Saint of the Day:
St. Maria Bertilla Boscardin
As a small child, she was poor and afraid.
Her father drank too much alcohol and became violent
People laughed at her.
When she grew up, she joined the Sisters of St. Dorothy.
There she found that nursing children who were very ill and afraid was her greatest calling.
When soldiers took over the hospital in WWI, she stayed with the children even when there were airplanes dropping bombs
She died of after suffering many years with a painful tumor.
When she became a saint some of the children she had nursed were able to be present.
Prayer of St. Maria
Faith First® Legacy Edition Chapter 12, Grade 5
Chapter 12: Vocabulary
Baptism
The Sacrament of Christian initiation in which we are first joined in Jesus Christ, become members of the Church, are reborn as God’s adopted children, receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and original sin and our personal sins are forgiven
Chrism
One of the three oils blessed by the Church for to use in the celebration of the liturgy
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Christian Initiation that strengthens the graces of Baptism and in which our new life in Christ is sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 12 Summary
Closing Prayer
For Next Week: Read Chapter 9. Note the Lesson will be The Eucharist Part I: All Saints and the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We will also cover page 125 in Chapter 14.
Opening Prayer:
Let us pray.
Loving God,
You sent Jesus to show us how to love you and one another.
Help us to follow your greatest commandment.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.
Lighting of the Candle
Circle of the Church Year
Exodus 22:20-26
Questions for Reflection
Who are the people most in need?
How are widows and orphans to be treated?
How are strangers to be treated?
How are the poor to be treated?
Matthew 22:34-40
"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?"
He said to him,
"You shall love the Lord, your God,
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
and with all your mind.
This is the greatest and the first commandment.
Matthew 22:34-40
The second is like it:
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."
Questions for Reflection
What question is asked of Jesus?
How does Jesus reply?
What are the two parts of the greatest commandment?
Summary
Today we are going to discuss two sacraments that help us live out the Greatest Commandments: Baptism and Confirmation
Through them we are strengthened to go out into the world to love and help others as ourselves
Saint of the Day:
St. Maria Bertilla Boscardin
As a small child, she was poor and afraid.
Her father drank too much alcohol and became violent
People laughed at her.
When she grew up, she joined the Sisters of St. Dorothy.
There she found that nursing children who were very ill and afraid was her greatest calling.
When soldiers took over the hospital in WWI, she stayed with the children even when there were airplanes dropping bombs
She died of after suffering many years with a painful tumor.
When she became a saint some of the children she had nursed were able to be present.
Prayer of St. Maria
Faith First® Legacy Edition Chapter 12, Grade 5
Chapter 12: Vocabulary
Baptism
The Sacrament of Christian initiation in which we are first joined in Jesus Christ, become members of the Church, are reborn as God’s adopted children, receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and original sin and our personal sins are forgiven
Chrism
One of the three oils blessed by the Church for to use in the celebration of the liturgy
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Christian Initiation that strengthens the graces of Baptism and in which our new life in Christ is sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 12 Summary
Closing Prayer
For Next Week: Read Chapter 9. Note the Lesson will be The Eucharist Part I: All Saints and the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We will also cover page 125 in Chapter 14.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Fifth Graders Really Want to Read Chapter 12 this week!
Read Chapter 12!
Those who were here last week know the new prize system we have now.
We have Christian toys as grab bag goodies- mazes, fans, yo-yos, necklaces, rings, stampers, fake tatoos- you name it!
Before we go through the chapter, I give the chapter review quiz (which you can take on www.faithfirst.com).
Every time you guess the correct answer, I give you a plastic Bible verse coin.
At the end of the class, you can turn the coins in for these great prizes.
So read the chapter- you do not want to miss out!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Lesson 6: The Church
Monday, October 13, 2008
Chapter 10
Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
Matthew 22:15-21
Saint of the Day: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
O God, You are the one true God.
Help us to put You first before everything else.
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.
Who does God grant power to defeat his enemies?
• How does God show love for the people of Israel?
• What important message about the Lord God is given to the people?
In the gospel today listen to how the Pharisees try to trap Jesus.
Read Matthew 22:15-21.
Allow for silence.
• How do the Pharisees try to trap Jesus?
• Why do they present Jesus with a coin?
• What does Jesus tell the Pharisees about God?
Dear Saint Margaret Mary,
Permitted by the Sacred Heart of Jesus to become a caretaker of its divine treasures, obtain for us we ask you, from that adorable Heart, all the graces we need. We ask for them with boundless confidence. May the Divine Heart be willing to grant them to us through your intercession so that once again He may, through you, be glorified and loved. Amen
Review Chapter 10
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
Chapter 10
Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
Matthew 22:15-21
Saint of the Day: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
O God, You are the one true God.
Help us to put You first before everything else.
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.
Who does God grant power to defeat his enemies?
• How does God show love for the people of Israel?
• What important message about the Lord God is given to the people?
In the gospel today listen to how the Pharisees try to trap Jesus.
Read Matthew 22:15-21.
Allow for silence.
• How do the Pharisees try to trap Jesus?
• Why do they present Jesus with a coin?
• What does Jesus tell the Pharisees about God?
Dear Saint Margaret Mary,
Permitted by the Sacred Heart of Jesus to become a caretaker of its divine treasures, obtain for us we ask you, from that adorable Heart, all the graces we need. We ask for them with boundless confidence. May the Divine Heart be willing to grant them to us through your intercession so that once again He may, through you, be glorified and loved. Amen
Review Chapter 10
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
Lesson 5: The Holy Spirit
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
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
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