Jesus is ready for His public ministry: Proclaiming the Kingdom of God!
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
Stay safe and warm.
Baptism in Christ. review what we talked about last week. Chapter 6 pp. 78, 80-81
Review: 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
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.
Jesus is presented in the temple and Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt. 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.
Reenact a baptism.
Happy Epiphany! The Three kings visit Baby Jesus. Visit the Manger scene in the church.
We said a special prayer for our loved ones, and lit a candle for them. We saw the Stations of the Cross, the Tabernacle,the Sanctuary Lamp, the Baptismal Font and the Holy Oils: (Oil of Catechumens which is used to bless and strengthen those preparing for baptism; the Oil of the Sick with which the priest brings Jesus’ strength and healing to those who are joined with the suffering Christ in serious illness; and the Sacred Chrism which is used in celebrating the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders) We looked behind the sanctuary at the vesting room, at the altar stone under the altar cloth and inside the confessionals.
Craft:
Advent wreath,
Quiz on Prayers: Guardian Angel, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Matthew ch.1. NT: Luke Ch. 1, 2. Birth of John the Baptist, Birth of Christ, Christmas
Birth-of-John-and-Birth-of-Jesus-Play
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwogLAZaSkY Come All Ye Faithful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbdvo019mgM Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbdvo019mgM Do you Hear What I Hear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNpiQwgStNA Silent Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHWqj6gKS9g Angels We Have Heard on High
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!
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.
We stopped just as Joseph was searching for a place to stay in Bethlehem…
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE BIRTH OF CHRIST!