Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit: CCCB) Assessment

Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit: CCCB) Assessment Unit 1: Let s be friends Unit 1, Theme 1: It s good to be here Playing games: Does the child play cooperatively and take turns? Does he/she follow directions? Class discussion: Does the child volunteer to answer questions? Answer questions when asked? Does he/she take turns? Does he/she respect others right to speak by not interrupting? Activity: Does the child participate in creating class rules? Does the child respect his/her space and the rights of others by following class rules? Sense of belonging: Are the children more comfortable in the group than at the beginning of the morning? Are they talking/sharing with others in the group? Do they welcome others to play with them? Are they having fun? Are they laughing and playing? Unit 1, Theme 2: What a joy to have friends Does the child volunteer to answer questions about his/her friends? Does the child answer questions when asked? Can the child tell you: What do you like to do with your friends? What problems might arise between friends? What ups and downs have you experienced with your friends? What makes a good friend? What adults are special in your life? Why are they special? Does the child listen respectfully to the story of friendship? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Does the child cooperate in all activities? Does he/she illustrate having fun with friends? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 1

Celebration Appendix 1: Friendship party! Celebration: Does the child participate in the planning of the celebration? Does he/she have suggestions about who to invite, when and where to have the party, etc. Does the child make invitations for his/her family and friends? Does the child participate in making the decorations? Does the child have fun during the celebration, participating in activities and games? Ask the child to recreate a day at home in order to ascertain if he/she is truly adopting the attitudes and feelings promoted in the program. Discern: Is there a difference in the way the child interacts at home? Is the child appreciative of the family? Does he/she share with the other family members and friends? Does the child share the lessons with other members of the family? Unit 2: Let s come together Unit 2, Theme 3: I belong Can he/she tell you: What good memories do you have of last year? What other groups do you belong to? How do you feel about belonging to these groups? How do you feel that you belong to your family? What is the background of your name? What does you name mean? Are you named after anyone? How did you become part of the family of God? Does the child listen respectfully? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? What did the child share about being part of a family? Is the child s illustration a positive reflection of belonging to a family? Unit 2, Theme 4: We gather Can the child tell you: How do we show welcome and express that we are glad to see one another? How do you gather with family and friends to celebrate special events? What are some reasons that people get together? How do they show that they belong? What are some memories of gathering at Church for special occasions? What do you remember about the gathering rite of the Eucharist? <guiding questions page 76> Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 2

Does the child listen respectfully to the story A Thanksgiving Reunion? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Did the child participate in the gathering rite celebration? Can the child bless him/herself properly? How does the child show others they are welcome? Unit 2, Theme 5: We belong Can the child recall the experience of gathering? Does he/she share feelings about the celebration? Can the child tell you: o What happens when you gather with your family at Sunday Eucharist? o Why do people gather for Sunday Eucharist? o What special celebration invites us into the family of God? Does the child share about his/her baptism? Can the child recall the main events of a baptism: o The family is welcomed. o Presider asks what name is to be given the child and what the parents want for the child. o Presider makes the sign of the cross of the baby s forehead to show he/she belongs to Jesus. o Presider pours water over the baby 3 times while blessing him/her in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. o Presider makes the sign of the cross with perfumed oil. o The white garment is a sign of new life. o The candle is a sign that we will shine like a light for all to see. Does the child listen respectfully while others are speaking? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Does the child attend Sunday Eucharist and participate in the gathering rite? Does he/she welcome others to the celebration? Unit 3: Let s treasure God s word Unit 3, Theme 6: We celebrate the Word Does the child participate in the listening games? Does the child participate in the celebration of God s word? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 3

Can the child express what makes a good and poor listener? Can the child recall the listening gestures from Year 1? Can the child express the significance of the items on the prayer table (table cloth, candles, cross)? Does the child listen respectfully to John 1: 35-42? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Does the child anticipate and enjoy times of prayer and reflection? Does the child read stories from the bible during the week? Does he/she handle the bible with care? Unit 3, Theme 7: We savour and respond to the word Does the child listen respectfully to the stories from the Bible about Jesus healing the sick? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Does the child enter into the guided imagery of hearing Jesus invite them to Come and See (based on John 1: 35-39)? Does the child illustrate his/her impression of the story? Does the child show reference for the Word of God by making the sign of the cross on his forehead, lips and heart? Does the child illustrate the story of Jesus and Peter? Is the illustration an accurate depiction? Retelling the story of John 1: 29-42: Can the child tell you the main events? John the Baptist was a prophet. (A prophet is a person who has a special power that allows them to say what God wishes to tell people, esp. about things that will happen in the future. John knew that Jesus was special. When Jesus came, two disciples followed him and asked him where he was staying. Jesus invited them to come and see. Can the child: Use all senses to tell what he/she saw, tasted, felt, touched, smelled and heard during the guided imagery Tell you what the lectionary is and how we show it is special Tell you how the Sunday assembly celebrates God s word Recall good deeds that Jesus did? (He made the blind see, the paralysed walk, etc.) Tell you how we show respect for God s word during Sunday Eucharist? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 4

Does the child anticipate and enjoy times of prayer and reflection? Does the child read stories from the bible during the week? Does he/she handle the bible and lectionary with care? Unit 4: Let s Treasure God s Presence* Season of Advent Unit 4, Theme 8: In Advent we listen Does the child listen respectfully to the story of the Annunciation? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Can the child tell you: What are some things that we wait for? What are some signs of Advent? Retelling the story of the Annunciation: Can the child retell the main events of story? An angel visited Mary and told her she was blessed by God. The angel told her she was going to have a baby boy who she will name Jesus. The angel said that this was possible because of the Holy Spirit. The angel told Mary that her cousin, Elizabeth, was going to have a baby soon even though she was very old. Mary said yes to God and allowed these things to happen. Activity: Does the child participate in the Advent celebration? Does he/she enjoy the moments of prayer and reflection? Can the child pray the Hail Mary alone? With assistance? Does the child understand that Mary loves us just like a mother loves her children? Do they honour her as the mother of Jesus by praying the Hail Mary? Ask the child to recreate a day at home in order to ascertain if he/she is truly adopting the attitudes and feelings promoted in the program. Discern: Is there a difference in the way the child interacts at home? Is the child appreciative of the family? Does he/she share with the other family members and friends? Does the child share the lessons with other members of the family? Does the child pray with his/her family? Does the child attend Sunday Eucharist with his/her family? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 5

Unit 4, Theme 9: In Advent we treasure Does the child listen respectfully to the story of the Visitation? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Can the child tell you: What do you do when you visit friends? What do you learn from your friends when you visit them? What are some things that Mary and Elizabeth might have done while they waited for the baby to be born? Retelling the story of the Visitation: Can the child tell you the main events of the story? Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth knew that Mary and her baby were special that they were blessed. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for 3 months until Elizabeth s baby was born. Elizabeth named the baby John. Does the child participate in the Advent celebration? Does he/she enjoy the moments of prayer and reflection? Unit 4, Theme 10: In Advent we respond Does the child listen respectfully to the story of the John the Baptist s witness to God (Luke 3:2)? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Can the child tell you: What is a witness? How was John the Baptist a witness? How do you follow John s message and prepare with your family during Advent for the birth of Jesus? How do we get ready at home, school and in the community? Retelling the story of John the Baptist: Can the child tell you the main events of the story? When Elizabeth s baby grew up, he was known as John the Baptist. He was a prophet who baptized people in the River Jordan. He told the people they should change their ways to get ready for a visit from God. Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 6

Does the child accurately illustrate the story of John the Baptist? Does the child participate in the Advent celebration? Does he/she enjoy the moments of prayer and reflection? Unit 5: Let s treasure God s gift Unit 5, Theme 11: Jesus is God s gift to us Can the child tell you what some signs of the Christmas season are? Does the child share stories of his/her Christmas celebrations? Does the child know what it means to give and receive gifts? How did the magi prepare themselves for visiting Jesus? What gifts did they bring? Does the child listen respectfully to the Christmas story (Luke 2: 1-20) and the story of the Magi (Matthew 2: 1-12)? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Retelling the Christmas story: Can the child recall the main elements of the story? Mary and Joseph had to go to the town of Bethlehem to be registered as the law told them they had to. When they got to Bethlehem, there was no place to stay all the rooms in the inns were full. The baby Jesus was born and laid in a manger in the stable. The angels visited the shepherds and told them the good news that Jesus was born. The angels praised God by saying, glory to God in the highest and peace to the people on earth. The shepherds visited Mary and Joseph and told them what the angels had told them. Retelling the story of the Magi: Can the child recall the main elements of the story? The wise men went to King Herod to ask him about the baby who was born. Herod told the wise men to go to Bethlehem to see the baby, and then to come back and tell him what they saw. They followed the star until they found the baby with his mother, Mary. They gave him presents of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They did not go back to Herod because they were warned in a dream not to. Does the child s illustration accurately depict the Epiphany story? Does the child participate in the Epiphany celebration? Does he/she enjoy the moments of prayer and reflection? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 7

Unit 5, Theme 12: We treasure the gift of God s story Can the child tell you: What are some things we find on earth? Who created them? Can the child express what he/she knows about Jesus? Does he/she know: o That Jesus is a gift from God o That Jesus is the Word of God o About Jesus birth o About some of the good deeds that Jesus did o That Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit as a special gift to help us Does the child listen respectfully to John 14: 26-27? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Does the child know what the Creed is? Can the child share the Creed story with his/her family? What does the child s drawing or dramatization depict about Jesus? Does the child participate freely in the games and songs? Does the child see himself as part of Jesus story? Unit 5, Theme 13: With Jesus we pray together Can the child: Identify people who need our care Name some things we can pray for Tell you how we can bring those we care about to Jesus Does the child listen respectfully to Mark 2: 1-5, 11-12? Does he/she sit still and listen attentively without talking? Retelling the story of Mark 2: 1-5, 11-12: Can the child recall the main elements of the story? Jesus was preaching to a large crowd. Four men carried a paralysed man to see Jesus, but they couldn t reach him because of the crowd. They cut a hole in the roof and lowered him down to see Jesus. Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 8

Jesus healed the man because they believed. To prove that he was healed, he told the man to pick up his mat and leave. The man did, and people were amazed. Does the child participate in the Intercessory Prayer celebration? Does he/she enjoy the moments of prayer and reflection? Does the child look for opportunities to be caring with others? Is he/she caring of things in nature? Does he/she pray for those in need? Unit 6: Let s take Unit 6, Theme 14: We celebrate the work of human hands Does the child participate in the discussion? Can he/she name some of the plants that God put on earth for us to use? Can the child categorize these plants using various classifications? Can the child identify some of the plants they may have as food in his/her home? Can the child tell you where bread and wine come from? Does the child recognize the prayer that is said during Sunday Eucharist (Blessed are you Lord, God of all creation ) Does the child listen respectfully to the reading of the story of creation? Retelling the story of creation: Can the child recall the main elements of the story? God created the world. He created light. He created land and water. He created grass and plants. He created night and day. He created fish and birds. He created animals on the land. He created man and woman. God rested when all was done. Does the child have a sense of wonder and awe for the fruits of God s creation? Does he/she respect these gifts by nurturing them and helping them grow? Does the child thank God for all he/she has been given through prayers of thanksgiving? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 9

Unit 6, Theme 15: We prepare the table of the Eucharist Does the child participate in the discussion? Can the child tell you: What are some of your experiences with tables? What activities take place around tables? What do you do around your table at home? At school? What do all these activities have in common? How do you celebrate special events? What do you recall about the table of the Eucharist? How does the Sunday assembly get ready to celebrate Eucharist? Does the child illustrate how his/her family gets ready for special celebrations? Does the child have fun participating in activities at home and school? Does he/she prepare for and attend Sunday Eucharist? Unit 7: Let s treasure God s word Unit 7, Theme 16: We lift up our hearts to the Lord Does the child listen respectfully to the story of how people are honoured in the community? Does the child participate in the discussion? Can he/she tell you: Do you know anyone who has been honoured in our community? In our parish? Why are certain people honoured? How does the community show appreciation for those it honours? What has God done for us? What are some of the gifts of creation? What are some things we can thank God for? What are some special words we can use when we are praising and thanking God? What is a prayer of praise we say or sing during Sunday Eucharist? Does the child participate in the litany prayer of praise and blessing to God? Does he/she enjoy the celebration? Does the child honour and thank those in the community who help others? Does he/she praise God through prayer? Does he/she show thanks to God by sharing with and caring for others? Unit 7, Theme 17: Do this in memory of me Does the child participate in the discussion? Does he/she share special memories with the class? Can the child tell you why the Christian community gathers to celebrate the Eucharist? Why is the Eucharist a celebration if Jesus died? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 10

Can the child tell you: How have you changed and grown? How does Jesus nourishe us and feeds us? How does the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus? Why do we pray to the Holy Spirit? Retelling the story of the Last Supper: Can the child retell the main events? It was a special meal that Jesus shared with his friends the night before he died. Jesus and his friends retold stories of things God had done in the past. During the meal, Jesus took bread and thanked God for it. He blessed it, broke it and gave it to his friends. He told his friends that this was his body. Jesus took a cup of wine, blessed it and shared it with his friends. He told them that this was his blood. Jesus told them to do this in his memory. He wants us to remember all the things that God has done. Does the child's illustration accurately depict the story of the Last Supper? Can the child recite the prayer of praise in which we offer to God, with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, all that we do (Through him, with him and in him )? Does the child know that the response to this is often called the Great Amen? Does the child participate in Sunday Eucharist with his/her family? Does he/she listen respectfully during the consecration? Does the child pray to the Holy Spirit for help to take away all that is hurtful? Does he/she ask the Holy Spirit to help to be friends with one another? Unit 8: Let s break Unit 8, Theme 18: Give us this day our daily bread Can the child pray the Our Father alone? With assistance? Does the child listen respectfully to Luke 11: 1-4 and the stories of forgiveness? Does the child participate in the discussion? Can the child identify one food that we need to live and stay healthy? Does he/she know that the bread in the Our Father means everything we need to stay healthy? Can the child identify ways a person can give life through a loving gesture? Can the child tell you what the special food that Jesus shares with us? Can the child tell you what it means to be peacemaker? How can we show we want to make peace? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 11

Does the child pray the Lamb of God? Can he/she tell you why Jesus is the lamb of God? Does the child follow Jesus teachings by asking for and giving forgiveness? Is he/she a peacemaker? Does he/she reach out to others in need? Ask the child to recreate a day at home in order to ascertain if he/she is truly adopting the attitudes and feelings promoted in the program. Discern: Is there a difference in the way the child interacts at home? Is the child appreciative of the family? Does he/she share with the other family members and friends? Does the child share the lessons with other members of the family? Does the child pray with his/her family? Does the child attend Sunday Eucharist with his/her family? Unit 8, Theme 19: Bread broken for you, and cup poured out for you Does the child listen respectfully to the Passion story? Retelling the Passion story: Can the child retell the story of the Passion? After Jesus gave his friends the bread and wine, he told them he was going to die soon. He told them that one of his friends was going to hand him over to his enemies. They went to the Garden of Olives, where he went to pray. He asked his friends to stay awake and pray too. Jesus friends fell asleep, so he woke them up. One of Jesus friends, Judas told the police who to arrest. Peter followed Jesus, but he denied 3 times that he knew Jesus. Jesus was taken to Pilate because he was the ruler and had the power to act as a judge. Pilate didn t think Jesus did anything wrong and wanted to set him free, but the crowd wanted Jesus to die. Pilate gave in to the crowd and had Jesus crucified. Jesus died on the cross. A man took his body down and put him in a tomb. Three days later, some women found that Jesus was not in the tomb. He had arisen. Does the child s illustration accurately depict the Passion story? Does the child participate in the dramatization of the Passion story? Does the child pray for those who are hurting? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 12

Unit 8, Theme 20: You are invited to the table of the Eucharist Does the child participate in the discussion? Does he/she share stories of helping others? Can he/she tell you why Jesus washed the feet of his disciples? Does the child listen respectfully to John 13: 1-15? Does the child illustrate how he/she can serve others? Does the child participate in the ritual of service? Does the child help those in need? Does he/she participate in the Holy Week celebrations? Unit 9: Let s eat and drink Unit 9, Theme 21: Alleluia! He is risen Does the child participate in the discussion? Does the child share his/her experiences of the Easter celebrations? Can the child describe the changes in the church that reflect the Easter season? Does the child listen respectfully to Matthew 28: 1-10? Does he/she participate in the guided imagery about Jesus resurrection? Does the child illustrate his/her Easter joy? What are his/her impressions of Easter? Does the child participate in the Alleluia party? Does the child recognize Jesus in everyone around him/her? Does he/she show respect to all and care for all things? Unit 9, Theme 22: Come, take and eat Does the child participate in the discussion? Can the child tell you about the importance of food as nourishment? Does he/she share special times eating with a friend? Can the child retell the story of Jesus having a meal with his friends? Can the child tell you how Jesus feeds the Sunday assembly? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 13

Does the child listen respectfully to John 21: 1-14? Retelling the breakfast story: Can the child retell the main events of the story: Jesus friends fished all night, but did not catch anything. One day after Jesus rose from the dead, he appeared to his friends on the beach. His friends did not know it was Jesus. Jesus told them to put their nets in on the right side of the boat. They did and they caught many fish. Jesus told them to bring some of them and he cooked them over a fire. They had breakfast with Jesus. They now knew it was him. Does the child s illustration accurately depict the story? Does the child participate in the guided imagery of the story of the breakfast on the shore? Does the child thank God for the gift of food and friends? Does he/she value the gift of Jesus by sharing in the Sunday Eucharist? Unit 10: Let's go forth Unit 10, Theme 23: With God's blessing we go forth Does the child participate in the discussion? Can the child: Identify ways we use the word bless or blessing Recall how God blesses us Recall people who serve others Recall how we are called to serve others Does the child listen respectfully to the story? Does the child listen attentively to the instrumental music? Does the child participate willingly to the dramatizations of serving? Does the child share in the dismissal rite? Does the child reflect on the blessings God has given him/her? Did he/she enjoy the moments of prayer and reflection? Does the child value God's gifts by developing and sharing his/her talents? Does the child look for opportunities to be a peacemaker? Ask the child to recreate a day at home in order to ascertain if he/she is truly adopting the attitudes and feelings promoted in the program. Discern: Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 14

Is there a difference in the way the child interacts at home? Is the child appreciative of the family? Does he/she share with the other family members and friends? Does the child share the lessons with other members of the family? Does the child pray with his/her family? Does the child attend Sunday Eucharist with his/her family? Unit 10, Theme 24: We meet the Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread Does the child participate in the discussion? Can the child: Recall how the class shared stories of good news Express his/her feelings about sharing and receiving good news Describe a time that he/she felt discouraged and told a friend about it Describe what it would be like to meet Jesus when we are sad Express how we are called to go forth and tell others about Jesus like Cleopas and his friend did. Does the child listen respectfully to the Emmaus story (Luke 24: 13-35) Retelling the Emmaus story: Can the child retell the main events of the Emmaus story: Cleopas and his friend were going to a village called Emmaus. As they were walking, Jesus joined them, but they did not recognize Jesus. Cleopas and his friend were sad that Jesus died. They told Jesus that they heard that Jesus was not in the tomb and that some women had seen angels who told them that Jesus was alive. They went to the tomb but did not see Jesus. Jesus told them that this is what the bible said would happen that the one sent by God would suffer and die, but God would raise him up again. Cleopas and his friend invited Jesus to stay with them. That night at supper, Jesus blessed and broke the bread and gave it to them. They now knew that is was Jesus. Cleopas and his friend went back to Jerusalem to see the other disciples. The disciples told them about Jesus appearing to Peter. Cleopas told the disciples about what happened to them and how they knew it was Jesus by the breaking of the bread. Does the child's illustration accurately depict the Emmaus story?can the child picture him/herself with Jesus? Does the child recognize Jesus in the breaking of the bread. Does he/she attend and participate fully in Sunday Eucharist? Does he/she tell others about Jesus? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 15

Celebration Appendix 2: Let's Celebrate Does the child participate in the discussion? Can he/she recall special times during the year celebrations, prayers, activities etc? Did the child participate in the planning of the celebration? Did the child participate in the celebration? Did he/she enjoy the moments of prayer and reflection? Assessment Year 2: We Belong to the Lord Jesus (Born of the Spirit CCCB) 16