Parish of Saint Michael Religious Education Program 1 September 9, 2018 Catechist Workshop 6:30PM Welcome and Opening Prayer Service 7:00PM Pflaum Weekies Grade 7 & 8 Visions program Terry Salafia, DRE, St Matthias, Marlborough, MA 8:00PM Closing Prayer September 16, 2018 24th Sunday Ordinary Catechetical Sunday: Blessing of the Catechists at the 10AM Mass Session 1 Theme: We Meet Jesus in the s Early Start Lesson 1: Introduce students to Bible and s. Review how program will work. Weekly booklets, Sunday, with current activities, readings and discussions. Pass out Handbook, (Catechism), What the Church Believes and Teaches to review with students. Faith Journal, Faith Words September 23, 2018 25th Sunday Ordinary Session 2 Theme: Who is the greatest TG1: Pages 4-7 Teachers: Visions Teaching Guide: Overview of Unit 1; Pages 2-3 We walk in the Footsteps of Jesus: Visions Booklet and Catechism Textbook Teaching Guide 1 (TG1): Pre-class Mark 9:30-37: The greatest serve others The Church is the body of Christ (#805) Liturgy, Eucharist The Kingdom of Heaven Visions Pledge Solidarity: a promise to work together Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Page 11 Jesus Mission; Page 12 The Church September 29, 2018 St Michael Feast Day: Outdoor Mass, Ministry Fair, Cookout, Kids games September 30, 2018 26th Sunday Ordinary Session 3 Theme: God s love is for all human beings TG1: Pages 8-11 Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48: Community Church is Universal community (#752) Lectionary Serving, respecting others The Lord s Prayer Called to family, Community Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Page 30 What is virtue 10/04/18 Thursday, The Kids Healthy Minds Initiative; St Patrick s, Watertown, 7-8:30PM October 7, 2018 27th Sunday Ordinary Theme: We are called to live in Community TG1: Pages 12-15 No Class Columbus Day Mark 10:2-16: Jesus welcomes families God creates us for relationships (#383) Sacrament of Matrimony Who influences us Thanks for mentors and friends Called to family, Community Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Page 25-26 Sacraments at the Service of Community; 10/11/18 Thursday, The Kids Healthy Minds Initiative; St Patrick s, Watertown, 7-8:30PM
Parish of Saint Michael Religious Education Program 2 October 14, 2018 28th Sunday Ordinary Session 4 Theme: Christians respond to God s call TG1: Pages 16-19 Mark 10:17-30: Jesus and the Rich Man God is the source of all good; Jesus fulfills the law (#2052-2053) Eucharist: Jesus pours his lifeblood in love The Lord s Prayer Common Good; option for the poor and vulnerable Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Page 30-31 The Common Good; What is Virtue October 21, 2018 29th Sunday Ordinary Session 5 Theme: To be great as a leader is to serve TG1: Pages 20-23 Mark 10:35-45: Jesus calls us to serve Jesus life in service and sacrifice (#608) Eucharist; baptism Helping each other; serving others The Servant Song and prayer Common Good; rights and responsibilities Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Page 30-31 The Common Good; What is Virtue GRADE 6-10 YOUTH MASS 5-6PM Fr Michael Sheehan, FPO, Celebrant (Franciscans of Primitive Observance, called to give up everything to follow Jesus Christ) Grade 6 10 students to assist at a Special Mass, Grades 6-8 classes at 6:15-7:15pm October 28, 2018 30th Sunday Ordinary Session 6 Theme: Christians call on Jesus with faith TG1: Pages 24-27 Mark 10:46-52: Jesus cures the blind man Jesus invites all to faith, conversion (#160) Eucharist Prayer; Vatican II Church, ecumenism, liturgy Nicene, Apostle s Life and dignity of the human person Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Page 6 Believe November 4, 2018 31st Sunday Ordinary Session 7 Theme: Jesus call us to love TG1: Pages 28-31 7:30-8:30PM Grade 7 & 8 Teacher Meeting review and discussion on Pflaum Weeklies Mark 12:28b-34: Jesus Great Commandment Love fulfills God s law (#2055) Eucharist; Developing Compassion Apostle s Prayer Solidarity Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Page 32-35 God s Law; The New Law November 11, 2018 32nd Sunday Ordinary Theme: What s wise? What s foolish? TG2: Pages 32-35 No Class Veterans Day Mark 12:38-44: The Widow s Mite Jesus whole life teaches (#561) Eucharist; Presentation of Gifts Our choices, actions define us Prayer service Rights and Responsibilities Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Page 47 The Mass, The Offertory Page 32, God s Law, Grace
Parish of Saint Michael Religious Education Program 3 Unit 2: November 18, 2018 33rd Sunday Ordinary Session 8 Theme: TG2: Pages 4-7 Mark 13:24-32: Jesus will come again Jesus judges the living and the dead (#682) Eucharist; Scripture readings Everyday faith Thanksgiving Prayer Call to family, community, participation November 25, 2018 Feast of Christ the King Theme: TG2: Pages 8-11 No Class John 18:33b-37 Jesus is King Jesus leads the church (#669) Building the Kingdom The Lord s Prayer- Thy Kingdom come Solidarity December 2, 2018 1st Sunday of Advent Session 9 Theme: Creation finds its goal in Christ (#315) TG2: Pages 12-15 Luke 21:25-28.34-36 Preparing for Jesus coming Jesus will come again (#671-672) Advent; Liturgical Year Advent gets us ready for the Son of Man Advent prayer service God s forgiving love GRADE 6-10 YOUTH MASS 5-6PM Msgr William Cuddy - Celebrant, Deacon William Richard Guest Speaker Grade 6 10 students to assist at a Special Mass. Grades 6-8 classes at 6:15-7:15pm Grades 9-10: Deacon William Richards - speaker December 9, 2018 2nd Sunday of Advent Session 10 Theme: God sends the Son and Spirit (#678, 682) TG2: Pages 16-19 Pageant Luke 3:1-6 Jesus will come among us John announces the Good News (#718-719) Advent Journeying to Christmas; Hanukkah Our Lady of Guadalupe Life and dignity of the human person
Parish of Saint Michael Religious Education Program 4 December 16, 2018 3rd Sunday of Advent Session 11 Theme: John the Baptist prepares Jesus TG2: Pages 20-23 Luke 3:10-18 John the Baptist John bears witness to Jesus (#523) Advent Acting with justice and mercy The Lord s Prayer Rights and responsibilities December 23, 2018 4th Sunday of Advent Theme: Mary is the Mother of God (#678, 682) TG2: Pages 24-27 No Class Vacation Luke 1:39-45, The Visitation Mary is the Mother of God (#495) Christmas traditions, icons Bringing Christmas to others Praying the Christmas Story Solidarity is our call December 25/January 6, 2019 Christmas and Epiphany of the Lord Session 12 Theme: God becomes incarnate TG2: Pages 28-31 Luke 2:1-14 Christmas; Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany The Word becomes Incarnate Jesus is savior (#479, 437) Christmas, Epiphany Celebrating the Nativity Christmas carols Call to family and community January 13, 2019 Baptism of the Lord Theme: Jesus is God s beloved Son (#151) TG3: Pages 32-35 7:30-8:30PM Grade 7 & 8 Teacher Meeting review and discussion on Pflaum Weeklies Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Jesus baptism Jesus is filled with the Holy Spirit (#1286) Baptism, Confirmation Living baptism promises Lord s Prayers Option for the poor and vulnerable Unit 3: January 20, 2019 2 nd Sunday Ordinary Session 13 Theme: TG3: Pages 4-7 No Class Martin L King John 2:1-11 The wedding at Cana Jesus gathers his disciples (#561, 935) Recognizing our Jewish Heritage Meditation: Jesus life Recognizing our Jewish heritage
Parish of Saint Michael Religious Education Program 5 January 27, 2019 3 rd Sunday Ordinary Session 14 Theme: TG3: Pages 8-11 Luke 1:1-4; 4:4-21 Jesus is God s anointed Jesus fulfills prophesies (#715) Eucharist: Liturgy of the Word Building Community Psalm 19 Life and dignity of the human person GRADE 6-10 YOUTH MASS 5-6PM; Celebrant, Grade 6 10 students to assist at a Special Mass, Grade 6-8 classes 6:15-7:15pm. Grade 9-10 Special Talk Parish Hall February 3, 2019 4 th Sunday Ordinary Session 15 Theme: TG3: Pages 12-15 Super Bowl Sunday Classes Session 3: 12:30-1:30pm; Session 4: 1:45-2:45pm Luke 4:21-30 Jesus fulfills Prophesies Jesus is rejected (#548) Eucharist; Anointing of the Sick Fighting Prejudice Psalm 71: healing power Workers have rights February 10, 2019 5 th Sunday Ordinary Session 16 Theme: TG3: Pages 16-19 Luke 5:1-11 Jesus calls Disciples The Apostles, Church continue Jesus mission (#96, 98) Living our baptismal call Vocations, discipleship Prayer for disciples Solidarity February 17, 2019 6 th Sunday Ordinary Theme: TG3: Pages 20-23 No Class Vacation Luke 6:17, 20-26 The Beatitudes Beatitudes sustain hope, promise blessings (#1717) Eucharist: Offertory Rich and Poor Prayers of Thanksgiving Poor and vulnerable Catechism: What the Church Believes and Teaches Teaching Guide Unit 3 February 24, 2019 7 th Sunday Ordinary Theme: TG3: Pages 24-27 No Class Vacation Luke 6:27-38 Jesus teaches mercy Jesus reveals God s mercy (#211, 545) Prayers at Mass Peaceful reactions to conflict Prayer of St Francis Life and dignity of the human person
Parish of Saint Michael Religious Education Program 6 March 3, 2019 8 th Sunday Ordinary Session 17 Theme:) TG3: Pages 28-31 Luke 6:39-45 A tree is known by its fruit Jesus sayings help form good consciences (#1784-1785) Eucharist, consecration Do we act as Jesus does? Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Solidarity GRADE 6-10 YOUTH MASS 5-6PM; Confirmation Candidate/Sponsor Mass/Dinner; Celebrant, TBD Grade 6 10 students assist at Mass, followed by classes for Grades 6-8; 6-7:15pm. Grade 9: Special talk on Opioids, Mike O Shaughnessy; Grade 10: Confirmation Candidates and Sponsors Supper March 6, 2019 Ash Wednesday Season of Lent begins March 10, 2019 1 st Sunday of Lent Session 18 Theme: TG4: Pages 32-35 Safety Lesson Special Teaching Material will be provided Luke 4:1-10 Jesus faces temptations The Lord s Prayer summarizes the whole (#2761) Season of Lent Time for Prayer and Sacrifice Giving thanks for blessings Life and dignity of the human person Unit 4: March 17, 2019 2 nd Sunday of Lent Session 19 Theme: TG4: Pages 4-7 Luke 9:28b-36 The Transfiguration The Transfiguration is the sacrament of our own resurrection (#556) Lent; Lent: Reviewing our Witnessing to Jesus Prayer Lenten prayer journey: Stations of the Cross March 24, 2019 3 rd Sunday of Lent Session 20 Theme: TG4: Pages 8-11 7:30-8:30PM Grade 7 & 8 Teacher Meeting review and discussion on Pflaum Weeklies Luke 13:1-9 God gives new changes God forgives sins, he is faithful and just (#1847) Lent Prayer Rosary Option for poor and vulnerable March 31, 2019 4 th Sunday of Lent Session 21 Theme: TG4: Pages 16-19 Luke 15:1-3,11-32 God id a forgiving father God sends Jesus out of love for us (#620) Forgiveness Seeking forgiveness Examination of Conscience Life and dignity of human person
Parish of Saint Michael Religious Education Program 7 April 7, 2019 5 th Sunday of Lent Session 22 Theme: TG4: Pages 20-27 John 8:1-11 Jesus brings forgiveness Jesus forgives sins (#1441) We admit sin, seek forgiveness How conscience helps us make good decisions Life and death of human person April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday Session 23 Theme: TG4: Pages 28-31 Luke 22:14-23:56 Jesus pours out his life Jesus freely gives himself for our salvation (#621) Holy Week liturgies Palms Feet washing, Good Friday prayer service Life and dignity of human person END OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday April 28 2 nd Sunday of Easter Theme: TG4: Pages 24-27 John 20:1-31 Jesus is Risen The risen Jesus is Lord (#638) Easter traditions, symbols Witnessing to our Easter Faith Easter Prayer Service May 5, 2019 3 rd Sunday of Easter Theme: Jesus makes charity the New Commandment (#1823) TG4: Pages 32-35 John 21:1-14 Jesus appears to his friends The Church is the Body of Christ (#805) Lamb or God Rituals help us pray The Lord s Prayer Care for Creation May 12, 2019 4 th Sunday of Easter Theme: We live in the Holy Spirit (#733) TG4: Pages 28-31 John 10:27-30 Jesus is the Good Shepherd Jesus shepherds and dies for his people (#754) Bishops/Priests doctors of the Church Early missionary journeys Holy Spirit sending forth Call to family and community