Grade 2 Session 2 Sacraments and Baptism Session 2 Overview The theme of Session 2 is Sacraments and Baptism. Children learn in Chapter 2 about celebrating God s love through worship and the seven sacraments. They learn in Chapter 4 about the Sacrament of Baptism. Chapter 3 Overview In Chapter 2 the children learned about the work of Jesus and the beginning of the Church. In this chapter the children will learn more about Jesus, the sacraments, and ways we worship God. Key Words Catholics faith sacrament parishes worship Doctrinal Content For Adult Reading and Reflection Catechism of the Catholic Church The students will learn: Paragraph We belong to the Catholic Church................................... 1267-1269 Catholics celebrate God s love by praying and worshiping.......................................................... 1119 Our Church celebrates with seven special signs called sacraments.................................................... 1123 Jesus is present with us in the sacraments.................................. 1127
Chapter 4 Overview In Chapter 3 the children discovered more about Jesus, the sacraments, and the ways we worship God. In this chapter the children will learn about the Sacrament of Baptism. Key Words grace Baptism Original Sin Doctrinal Content For Adult Reading and Reflection Catechism of the Catholic Church The students will learn: Paragraph At Baptism we become children of God and members of the Church........................................... 1213, 1267 At Baptism we receive grace, a share in God s life................................................................ 1250 We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with special words and actions......................................... 1234-1243 We can show that we are children of God by what we say and do................................................ 1265-66 Go to www.webelieveweb.com, Catechist/Teacher, We Believe Correlations for both chapters correlations to: Six Tasks of Catechesis Catholic Social Teaching Catechetical Formation in Chaste Living
Session Planning Guide Session Steps Session Presentation Session Notes 1 WE GATHER page 35 Prayer Focus on Life Gather in the prayer space. Pray psalm verses. Discuss the directive and respond to the question. For the prayer space: Alleluia banner, pictures or statue of Jesus percussion instruments: drum, maracas, tambourine, cymbals 2 WE BELIEVE page 36 We belong to the Catholic Church. John 11:1-3, 17-44 page 37 Catholics celebrate God s love by praying and worshiping. Psalm 100:1-3 page 38 Our Church celebrates with seven special signs called sacraments. Matthew 25:35-36, 40 Read and discuss the text and photographs about the Church community. Complete the activity. Read and discuss the text. Praise God with words from Scripture. Point out the Key Words and definitions. Do the activity. Pray Alleluia together. Discuss signs used for celebrations. Present the text. Complete the activity. pen or pencil crayons or highlighters Parish: Invitational Signs Help the children make posters inviting others to become active members of the parish. Page 37, teacher guide pens or pencils
page 39 Jesus is present with us in the sacraments. Mark 12:30-31 Present the seven sacraments. Read and discuss As Catholics. crayons or highlighters Copies of Reproducible Master 3, teacher guide page 35C Multiple Intelligences: Spatial Help the children make sacrament mobiles. Page 39, teacher guide 3 WE RESPOND page 39 Discuss the We Respond question. Spend time in silent prayer. Project Disciple Activity Centers Show What You Know Celebrate! Make it Happen Reality Check Take Home Celebrate! Show What You Know Complete student book Project Disciple Activities. Complete Project Disciple Additional Activities. Question Corner What s the Word? Complete scriptural Project Disciple Activities. Optional Activities Web Island Chapter 3 Study Guide and web activities Colored pencils or crayons Pages 40-41, student book Page 35D, teacher guide Page 35D, teacher guide Copies of Project Disciple scriptural reproducible master, What s the Word? Chapter 3 (back of guide) www.webelieveweb.com Story Corner Read Chapter Story Page 35E, teacher guide Project Peak Complete Chapter 3 Project Page 35E, teacher guide
Assessment Chapter 3 Test Complete Chapter 3 Test Page 42, student book Optional Assessments Chapter 3 Test Complete Chapter 3 Test Pages 7-8, Assessment Book Chapter 3 Test Complete Chapter 3 Test CD-ROM Test Generator and Resource: Chapter 3 4 WE TAKE A BREAK 5 WE BELIEVE page 44 At Baptism we become children of God and members of the Church. Read about becoming a member of the Church. Fill out the membership card. colored pencils or pens page 45 At Baptism we receive grace, a share in God s life. page 46 We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with special words and actions. Rite of Baptism Discuss water and Baptism. Present the Key Words and definitions. Follow the directive for this activity. Thank God for the gift of grace. Present the text about the celebration of Baptism. Share responses to the question. Curriculum Connection: Science Work with the children to plant flower seeds to help them understand why water and light are necessary for life and growth. Page 45, teacher guide video of a baby s Baptism (option)
page 47 We can show that we are children of God by what we say and do. Rite of Baptism Continue discussing the celebration of Baptism. Read and discuss As Catholics. white baptismal garment, white candle (option) Copies of Reproducible Master 4, teacher guide page 43C Liturgy: Baptism in the Parish Show the children the baptismal font and Easter candle in the church. Ask a member of the parish staff to explain how Baptism is celebrated in your parish. Family: Thank you Notes Invite the children to write to their godparents to thank them for being an important part of their faith life. Page 47, teacher guide 6 WE RESPOND page 47 Do the activity and share responses to the question. Project Disciple Activity Centers Show What You Know Picture This Make it Happen Fast Facts Take Home Make it Happen Picture This Complete student book Project Disciple Activities. Complete Project Disciple Additional Activities Celebrate! What s the Word? Complete scriptural Project Disciple Activities. crayons or colored pencils Colored pencils or crayons Pages 48-49, student book Page 43D, teacher guide Page 43D, teacher guide Copies of Project Disciple scriptural reproducible master, What s the Word? Chapter 4 (back of guide)
Optional Activities Web Island Chapter 4 Study Guide and web activities www.webelieveweb.com Assessment Story Corner Read Chapter Story Page 43E, teacher guide Project Peak Complete Chapter 4 Project Page 43E, teacher guide Chapter 4 Test Complete Chapter 4 Test Page 50, student book Optional Assessments Chapter 4 Test Complete Chapter 4 Test Pages 9-10, Assessment Book Chapter 4 Test Complete Chapter 4 Test CD-ROM Test Generator and Resource: Chapter 4 7 WE TAKE HOME Sharing Faith With My Family Send home Sharing Faith with My Family reproducible master. Copies of Sharing Faith with My Family reproducible master, Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 (back of guide)