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Chapter 4 – Saint Paul and Corinthians, The Church: A People of Prayer

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Chapter 4 Saint Paul and Corinthians, Pages 39-48 “Morality, Life in Christ” Series.

The Church: A People of Prayer (“Class 5” – Mr. Hetman)

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  • Adoration,
  • Thanksgiving
  • Intercessory
  • Praise

Parts of Mass

Introductory Rite

  • Greeting
  • Penitential Act
  • Gloria
  • Collect

Liturgy of the Word

  • First Reading
  • Responsorial Psalm
  • Second Reading
  • Gospel
  • Homily
  • Profession of Faith
  • Prayer of the Faithful

Liturgy of the Eucharist

  • Preparation of the Altar and Gifts
  • Eucharistic Prayer

Communion Rite

  • The Lord’s Prayer
  • Sign of Peace
  • Breaking of the Bread
  • Holy Communion

Concluding Rites

  • Blessing
  • Dismissal

Safe Environment Lesson

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Safe friends, adults, situations. Define Boundaries, Health Professionals, Online safety. Where to seek help.

In an effort to assist in the monumental mission of protecting children from abuse, we will present a safe environment lesson to children in our catholic schools and parish religious programs. It is our cherished role as adults to fully protect children. In addition, we must also teach children about their safety rights and boundaries, so that they have tools to protect themselves.
 
This school year, your child(ren) will be presented with a program entitled Empowering God’s Children, in which Lesson Leaders present a safety lesson to children that houses a grade-appropriate video component along with a hands-on activity. The material is designed to better equip children to know their rights, recognize their boundaries, and empower them to protect themselves when safe adults are not immediately available—and ultimately be safer from people who might want to harm them. Children will participate in the following lesson this year:


Lesson 2: Safe Adults, Safe Touches and Special Safe Adults
 
As parents and guardians are the primary educators of their children, you are encouraged to review these materials ahead of time and discuss the information at home. If you have ever thought about how to empower children to protect themselves, fortify their boundaries or increase their safety through in-person and online situations, then reviewing the lessons on your own to both begin and reiterate the message at home is the best next step to take. Thank you for your partnership with us to protect children in our diocese.

Chapter 2 – One Person’s Decision

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One Person’s Decision Chapter 2 “Morality, Life in Christ” Series

Begins with the Gospels/Evangelist and the Symbols and meanings.

Matthew is represented by the Man, Mark by the Lion, Luke by the Calf, and John by the Eagle. Matthew is the man because he begins with a genealogy; Mark is the lion, roaring in the desert with prophetic power; Luke is the ox, because he begins with temple sacrifice; and John is the eagle, flying heavenwards like the divine Word.

Gospel of Mark is introduced. Cost and rewards of discipleship.

Read My Catholic Faith by John Paul Thomas ©2010 pp 9-12 (approved by Father Miller)

My Catholic Faith!
  • Revelation
  • God Reveals Himself
  • God keeps Speaking

Remembering Saints and Souls

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Day of the Dead (Mexico)

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We talked about the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) a Mexican Celebration of all the souls that died. They set up an “altar” with a statue of Mary, flowers, and pictures of loved ones that have passed. We did the prayer service above and each student remembered someone from his or her family that has died.

 
Handout for Halloween, All Saints and All Souls Days:

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