Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.

Why we receive the ashes

Following the example of the Nine vites, who did penance in sackcloth and ashes, our foreheads are marked with ashes to humble our hearts and reminds us that life passes away on Earth. We remember this when we are told

“Remember, Man is dust, and unto dust you shall return.”

Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice.

No CCD tonight.

Wedding Feast of Cana,

Marriage and Holy Orders are Sacraments at the Service of Communion.

Wedding Feast of Cana Quiz: http://www.bemydisciples.com/grades/3/chapters/15

Then He talks in parables:

Light of the world and salt of the Earth Matt. 5:13-16

Chapter 17 Our Vocation to the World pp194-197

Parable of the Sower –Bible: Matthew chapter 13 http://www.usccb.org/bible/matthew/13

Parables and the Parable of the Sower, Mass and the Bible Quiz: http://www.bemydisciples.com/grades/3/chapters/13

Finish “Calling the Disciples” worksheets from Last week.

Jesus is ready for His public ministry: Proclaiming the Kingdom of God!

First, He teaches the “LORD’S PRAYER” or “OUR FATHER”

The-Lords-Prayer-Fill-In

http://www.loyolapress.com/our-father-activity.htm

Jesus calls the disciples John 1:35-51 and the wedding feast of Cana John 2:1-12.

Fish with ME – youTube

disciples_jesus crossword

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Today was a Snowday.

Adoration in the Marsh Drive church:

We follow Mary and Joseph’s path from Nazareth to Bethlehem and Egypt on our map. 12- year-old Jesus is lost, He is teaching in the temple. Jesus grows up and is baptized.

Review Baptism in Christ: Chapter 6 pp. 78, 80-81

http://www.bemydisciples.com/grades/2/chapters/10

Baptism in our Church:

We visit the Baptismal Font in the Sanctuary
The Pascal candle and the Sacramental Chrism oils are store in the Ambry—
(the special glass cabinet on the wall).

Holy Water (Symbol of the Holy Spirit)is kept on the left and poured over the catechumenate (person to be baptized) into the basin on the right. The center drain leads right to the ground so the holy water will not be dumped into the septic. The baptized person receives a Candle–“Receive the Light of Christ” and puts on a White Garment–“Putting on Christ”

Confirmation in the Spirit. Our Baptismal vows are strengthened. Chapter 10 pp.120-124

People we know:

Baptism of David McGinnis

Life of Jesus:

Jesus spends 40 day in the desert after his baptism. DVD Overview NT: Overview of the shepherds and Wise men at Bethlehem, presentation in the temple, flee to Egypt, return to Nazareth,12- year-old Jesus is lost: He is teaching in the temple! Jesus grows up and is baptized. Baptism in Jordan, Baptism of Jesus Crossword.

Advent Wreath

Christmas pp. 215-216
1. Time to remember: Jesus is the promised Savior, He is the Light of the World!
We remember Jesus in the Christmas candles and Christmas lights.
2. Time to believe: Jesus is the third person in the Trinity and he is God’s Son!
3. Time to celebrate: Holy Birthday Party!

Annunciation
We watched part of the movie “The Nativity.” I think it gave a visual idea of what it really was like for Joseph and Mary. I narrated the movie as it progressed so that the students could put the events from the bible into context.
Joseph was searching for a place to stay in Bethlehem…
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE BIRTH OF CHRIST!

We will make managers for the Christ Child.