SCHOOL OF RELIGION CCD STUDENTS CATHING UP AND PREPRATION FOR 1 ST PENANCE AND 1 ST COMMUNON Tuesdays at St. Mary s School (6:30p-7:45p) 4 th Grade Classroom Revised as of Oct 17, 2017 *Note to Catechists: - Each will receive a binder with prayer book which they need to bring to each class. - Additional Resources: St. Joseph New American Catechism #1 - There will be children s bibles available for use each night. Work with them continually on how to read bible (focus on stories of bible) - JOF = Journey of Faith Date Topic Catechist FIRST CLASS: Tues, Oct 3, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Sign of Cross & Our Father (pg 12 of prayer book) -Topic 1 - JOF Q2: What Do Catholics Believe Tara/Andrew Include brief description of Trinity -Topic 2 - JOF Q10: Catholic Prayer Tues, Oct 10, 2017 Tues, Oct 17, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Hail Mary (pg 13 of prayer book) -Topic 1 - JOF Q3: What is the Meaning of the Mass Sr. Sol Focus on Liturgy of the Word AND Liturgy of the Eucharist *teach symbols/parts of mass and hand out on prayers for the mass Prayer of the Day: Glory Be (pg 13 of prayer book) - Topic 1 - JOF Q4: The meaning of the Bible Kristie - Topic 2 - JOF Q5: How do Catholics Interpret the Bible Tues, Oct 24, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Apostles Creed (pg 14 of prayer book) Sr. Sol - Topic 1: Communion of Saints/All Saints Day-use add l source - Topic 2: JOF Q6: Saints - Topic 3: Explain All Saints and All Souls Day- use add l source Wed Nov 1, 2017 is a Holy Day of Obligation All Saints Day Mass Times: Vigil Mass Oct 31 at 7:30p.m.; Nov 1 at 8a.m., 7:30p.m. (10:10a.m. in Family Life Center Gym) Tues, Oct 31, 2017 Tues, Nov 7, 2017 NO CLASS FOR YOUTH NO CLASS FOR YOUTH ELECTION DAY 1
Tues, Nov 14, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Apostles Creed (pg 14 of prayer book) Tara/Andrew - Topic 1: Holy Trinity & True Worship of God: Chapters 1 & 2 of St. Joseph New American (Gold) *No Journey of Faith available Tues, Nov 21, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Act of Faith (pg 15 of prayer book) Kristie -Topic 1: God the Creator - Chapter 3 of St. Joseph New American - Topic 2: Short introduction to Advent: Use JOF Q11: Catholic Practices (Advent)-if helpful Tues, Nov 28, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Act of Hope (pg 16 of prayer book) Kristie -Topic 1: Jesus Christ, Savior and Redeemer of the World : Chapter 4 of: St. Joseph New American Note Catechist: On Nov 28, CCD will be in session but RCIA adults will be over in the church. Catechist needs to arrange access to 4 th Grade by Mrs. Byrd. Thurs, Nov 23, 2017 - Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:30a.m. (not a Holy Day of Obligation) Tues, Dec 5, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Memorare (pg 28 of prayer book) - Topic JOF Q7: Mary *introduce Dogmas of Mary (Immaculate Concept, etc.) Kristie December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation-Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass Times: Vigil Mass Dec 7 at 7:30p.m.; Dec 8 at 8a.m., 7:30p.m. (10:10a.m. in Family Life Center Gym) Tues, Dec 12, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Act of Love (pg 16 of prayer book) Tara/Andrew - Topic 1: The Holy Spirit : Chapter 5 of St. Joseph New American Note Catechist: On Nov 28, CCD will be in session but RCIA adults will be over in the church. Catechist needs to arrange access to 4 th Grade by Mrs. Byrd. Tues, Dec 19, 2017 Prayer of the Day: Guardian Angel (pg 18 of prayer book) Kristie - Topic 1: The Catholic Church - Chapter 6 of St. Joseph New American Tues, Dec 26, 2017 NO CLASS FOR CCD YOUTH OR RCIA ADULTS 2
Tues, Jan 2, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Act of Contrition Tara/Andrew -Topic 1: Sin and Grace Chapters 10, 11, 12 in St. Joseph New American Tues, Jan 9, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Act of Contrition Kristie -Topic 1: JOF C1 The Sacraments: An Introduction -Topic 2: JOF C2 - The Sacrament of Baptism Additional Resources: Chapter 7 & 8 of St. Joseph New American (Handout from R. Piazza each week to reinforce learning 7 sacraments) Tues, Jan 16, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Lamb of God (pg 61 of prayer book) Tara/Andrew - Topic JOF C4 Sacrament of the Eucharist Additional Resources: Chapter 9 of St. Joseph New American Tues, Jan 23, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Act of Contrition Tara/Andrew - Topic JOF C5 Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) Additional Resources: Chapter 8 of St. Joseph New American Tues, Jan 30, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Holy, Holy, Holy - Sanctus from Mass Kristie (pg 61 of prayer book) -Topic 1: JOF C6 & C7 Sacraments of Service (Marriage & Holy Orders) -Topic 2: JOF C8 Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Tues, Feb 6, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Behold the Lamb of God from mass Kristie (pg 61 of prayer book) -Topic 1: JOF C13: Christian Moral Living -Topic 2: Short introduction to Ten Commandments: Chapter 13 of St. Joseph New American -Topic 3: Start with Commandments 1, 2, 3 (Let other teacher know how far you got Note: Regina to give you an Examination of Conscience for children to see what sins are against each commandment. 3
Tues, Feb 13, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Act of Contrition Tara/Andrew -Topic JOF L1: What is Lent Note 1: If time: do JOF L5: Stations of the Cross NOTE: Tonight there is a pancake dinner in multipurpose room before class TELL CHILDREN: Lent Begins Wed, Feb 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday: This is not a Holy Day of Obligation but recommend attending Mass Masses: 8a.m. and 7:30p.m. in Church; 10:10a.m. in Family Life Center Gym Note: Every Friday in Lent Soup and Salad in Red Hall @ 6:00p.m; Stations of the Cross @ 1p.m. & 7:30p.m. Except: Mar 2 - Stations at 1p & 7p.m.; Mar 30 (Good Friday) Stations at Noon & 7:30p; no Soup and Salad. Tues, Feb 20, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Gloria (pg 59 of prayer book) Kristie -Topic 1: Commandments 4, 5, 6 -Resource: Ten Commandments: Chapter 13 of St. Joseph New American (Let other teacher know how far you got) Tues Feb 27, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Act of Contrition Tara/Andrew -Topic 1: Teach Commandments 7, 8, 9, 10 Resource: Ten Commandments: Chapter 13 of St. Joseph New American (Let other teacher know how far you got) Tues, Mar 6, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Act of Contrition Kristie -Topic: Judgment, Purgatory, Hell, Heaven Resource: Chapter 15 of St. Joseph New American 4
Tues Mar 13, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Act of Contrition Tara/Andrew - Topic 1: Review the Sacrament of Penance Game: Is this a sin? (Piazza will provide) - Topic 2: Review Examination of Conscience (Piazza will provide) - Topic 3: How to go to confession; preparing to go; (Piazza will provide Confession sheets) LET REGINA KNOW IF CHILDREN ARE READY FOR THEIR 1 ST CONFESSION Tues, Mar 20, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Act of Contrition Kristie -Topic 1: Things you see in Church (Regina to give you handout) - Topic 2: Q8 & Q9: Parts of the Church Tues, Mar 27, 2018 Prayer of the Day: Receiving Communion Tara/Andrew Behold the Lamb of God (pg 61 in prayer book) -Topic 1: Review Sacrament of Eucharist -Topic 2: Practice going to communion; how to receive it correctly. -Regina to bring unconsecrated host NOTE: ADULT RCIA WILL NOT BE IN CLASS ON MARCH 27, 2018. YOURH CATECHIST NEEDS TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MRS. BYRD TO GET INTO CLASSROOM. TELL REGINA IF CHILDREN ARE READY TO RECEIVE EUCHARIST AFTER MARCH 27 CLASS 5