Grade 2 - Sunday Calendar 2014-2015 Loyola Press: God s Gift September 21 1: God Calls Us Friends Genesis 2, 3 (God s Gift of Grace) Good friends. God s Gift of Grace. The Wrong Choice. Stuck Along the Way. God s Promise. The Way It Happened. Our Friendship with God. Matthew 21:28-32 God s Will September 28 No Class No Class No Class Matthew 21:33-43 God s Vineyard October 2 Mandatory Parent Reconciliation Meeting Held at Holy Spirit (only one parent needs to attend-no children) Thursday, October 2 from 9:30-11 am OR 6:30-8 pm October 5 2: Jesus Saves Us Matthew 1:18-21 (Jesus, Our Matthew 22:1-14 Savior) Wedding Feast Saved Again. Jesus, Our Savior. Welcomed into God s Family. An E-Mail to God. Friends with God. On My Way. A Welcoming Sign. October 12 No Class Columbus Day Holiday Columbus Day Holiday Matthew 22:15-21 Caesar and God Sign of the Cross Sign of the Cross October 19 3: Jesus Forgives Us Matthew 9:9-13 (Matthew s Second Chance) October 26 4: Jesus Heals Us Mark 2:1-12 (Healed Through Forgiveness) Another Chance. Matthew s Second Chance. Making Good Choices. Right or Wrong? We Are Tempted to Sin. Heart-to-Heart with Jesus. A Loving Conversation. Handle with Care. Healed Through Forgiveness. Jesus Forgives Our Sins. In Need of Forgiveness. Celebrating the Sacrament. Reconciliation Room Choices. Praying About My Day. Matthew 22:34-40 Great Commandments John 6:37-40 Jesus Promises Eternal Life November 2 No Class No Class No Class John 2:13-22 Cleansing of the Temple November 9 5: The Holy Spirit Guides Us Luke 15:11-24 (Coming Home) Warm Welcomes. Coming Home. A Celebration of Forgiveness. Examination of Conscience. Going to Confession. Can You Feel the Joy? Matthew 25:14-30 Talents 1
November 13 November 14 November 16 Mandatory Parent/Child Reconciliation Retreat Held at Holy Spirit (only one parent and child need to attend) Thursday, November 13 from 6-8 pm OR Friday, November 14 from 6-8 pm (Day and time will be assigned) 6: God is Always with Us Matthew 18:12-14 (The Good Shepherd) Lost and Found. The Good Shepherd. God s Everlasting Love. The Path Home. Returning Again. More Help for the Journey. Over and Over Again. Matthew 25:31-46 Works of Mercy November 23 No Class Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break Mark 13:33-37 Be Alert! November 30 No Class Thanksgiving Break (Beginning of Advent) Thanksgiving Break (Beginning of Advent) Mark 1:1-8 Jesus is the Good News December 7 Advent: pages 226-234 Isaiah 35:1-10 (Advent rejoicing) Advent is a season of waiting and preparing. The Liturgical Year, All Saints, The Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe. John 1:6-8, 19-28 Baptist Prepares for Jesus December 14 Christmas: pages 235-240 Matthew 1:18-24 Christmas is a season to give glory to God. Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Epiphany. Luke 1:26-38 Mary s Yes to God December 21 No Class No Class No Class Luke 2:22-40 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 28 No Class District 204 Winter Break District 204 Winter Break Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany 2
2015 January 4 No Class District 204 Winter Break District 204 Winter Break Mark 1:7-11 Jesus is Baptized January 7 January 9 Reconciliation Services Held at Holy Spirit Wednesday, January 7 from 6-8 pm OR Friday, January 9 from 6-8 pm (Day and time will be assigned) January 11 Review Reconciliation Review Reconciliation Review John 1:35-42 Jesus Calls Followers January 18 No Class Martin Luther King Holiday Martin Luther King Holiday Mark 1:14-20 Jesus Calls Four Fishermen January 25 No Class No Class No Class Mark 1:21-28 Jesus Teaches with Authority January 26 Mandatory Parent Eucharist Meeting Held at Holy Spirit (only one parent needs to attend no children) Monday, January 26 from 9:30-11 am OR 6:30-8 pm February 1 No Class No Class No Class Mark 1:29-39 Jesus Raises Up, Heals, and Frees February 8 1: Belonging Acts 2:1-4, 32-41 (The Coming Mark 1:40-45 of the Holy Spirit) Jesus Heals a Leper February 15 No Class Presidents Day Holiday February 22 2: Gathering (Ash Wednesday, February 18) 2 Samuel 6:11-15 (Welcoming the Ark of the Covenant) The Joy of Belonging. The Coming of the Holy Spirit. Belonging to the Church. My Baptism. Belonging to Jesus. What Am I? Baptized into Community. Presidents Day Holiday Mark 1:12-15 Jesus is Tempted Family Times. Welcoming the Ark of the Covenant. Gathering for Mass. Celebrating with My Family. Celebrating God s Presence. Singing and Dancing for God. Mark 9:2-10 Transfiguration 3: Reflecting Exodus 3:1-10 (Standing on Holy Ground Sounds of Silence. Standing in God s Presence. Knowing our Sinfulness. Singing Praise to God. Living in Praise of God. Standing in God s Presence. 3
March 1 4: Listening Matthew 13:3-8 (Planting and Growing) Story Time. Planting and Growing. Hearing God s Word. Listening with Your Heart. Sharing God s Word. You Are the Good Ground. John 2:13-25 Jesus Cleanses the Temple 5: Preparing John 6:1-13, 47-51 (An Amazing Meal) Company s Coming. An Amazing Meal. Presentation of the Gifts. The Blessing of Our Gifts. An Even Greater Gift. My Gift. Gifts to share. March 8 No Class No Class for students (Catechist Institute Day) No Class for students (Catechist Institute Day) John 3:14-21 Jesus Gives Us Light March 12 March 13 Mandatory Parent/Child Eucharist Retreat Held at Holy Spirit (only one parent and child need to attend) Thursday, March 12 from 6-8 pm OR Friday, March 13 from 6-8 pm (Day and time will be assigned) March 15 6: Remembering Luke 22:14-20 (Jesus Keeps his Promise) The Best Gift Ever! Jesus Keeps His Promise. A Prayer of Thanksgiving. Our Spiritual Food. Words to Remember. John 12:20-33 The Grain of Wheat March 22 7: Receiving Acts 2:42-47 (The Early Christians) The Love that Makes Us One. Good for You. The Early Christians. Communion Rite. Receiving Holy Communion. Praying After Communion. Mark 14:1 15:47 Jesus Passion March 29 No Class District 204 Spring Break District 204 Spring Break John 20:1-9 Jesus is Risen April 5 No Class Easter Holiday Easter Holiday John 20:19-31 Jesus Appears to the Disciples 4
April 12 Last Class 8: Journeying Luke 24:13-35 (The Man on the Road) All That We Need. On the Way. The Man on the Road. Our Journey. Final Blessing. Dismissal. Loving and Serving Others. Blessed and Sent. Luke 24:35-48 The Appearance to the Disciples in Jerusalem May 2 May 9 First Eucharist Liturgies and Practices Held at Holy Spirit (Selection made by lottery drawing and you will be notified via postcard before January 1.) Saturday, May 2 at 10 am (Mandatory practice Thursday, April 30 from 4:30-5:30 pm) Saturday, May 9 at 10 am (Mandatory practice Thursday, May 7 from 4:30-5:30 pm) 5