Elementary Faith Formation Finding God KINDER SUNDAY grace to help me, I see with truth, hear with forgiveness, and act with kindness. Sept, God Creates the World God has created a beautiful world for us. Oct God Creates People God created us and we are special to Him. 3 Oct, 8 Adam and Eve When we make bad choices, make a choice we disobey God s Rules 3 Wed Oct 8 Circle of Grace Training Catechist Enrichment Oct God promises a savior God sent Jesus to be our Savior Oct 9 Circle of Grace Class Handout 6 Nov Celebrating Ordinary Time OT- we learn about Jesus Celebrating Advent Advent- getting ready for Jesus birth 0 Nov Mary Says Yes to God Mary says Yes to being the mother of Jesus 6 Joseph says yes to God Joseph says yes to being Jesus father 8 Dec Jesus is our friend Jesus loves us and is always there for us 8 9 Dec 0 Jesus Heal Us Jesus heals us when we are sick or sad 9 Wed Dec Catechist Enrichment Catechists Advent Party Jan God Gather Us We belong to God s family Jan 8 Jesus call His disciples We spread Jesus message by showing love The guidance of the Holy Spirit Feb God sends the Holy Spirit helps us grow close to God and 3 share Jesus good news Mar Celebrating Easter At Easter we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead to be with us always. 6 Apr 8 We hear the story of the Jesus shares a Last Supper and we learn the special meal meaning of Eucharist 9 Apr Jesus Lead Us God calls us to share and 8 Apr God calls us to make good choices 9 Apr 9 God call us to forgive help others in need We make good choices when we follow God s rules We learn to forgive others just as God forgives us when we make bad choices 3
Elementary Faith Formation Finding God st grade SUNDAY Sept, God makes everything God is the Creator and loves all that he creates Oct God cares for us God loves us and wants nothing but the best for us 3 Oct, 8 God is our Father Jesus tell us that God is his Father and our loving Father too 3 Wed Oct 8 Circle of Grace Training Catechist Enrichment Oct God Gives us Peace The Holy Spirit is God s presence among us Oct 9 Circle of Grace Class Handout 6 Nov Celebrating Ordinary Time OT- time to be fed by Jesus Celebrating Advent Advent- getting ready for Jesus birth 0 Nov Jesus teaches us Jesus taught us how to pray to our Father as he prayed 8 Dec Trust in God Jesus taught us that God wants to know our needs 8 9 Dec 0 God chooses Mary Mary, the mother of Jesus, loves and prays for us Wed Dec Catechist Enrichment Catechists Advent Party Jan Jesus in our lives Jesus is with us in a special way through the sacraments Jesus gives us the church as a Jan 8 Following Jesus sign for this love for us and for the whole world Feb Joining God s Family In baptism, we become members of God s family At Easter, we celebrate Jesus Mar Celebrating Easter rising from the dead to be with us always. 6 Apr 8 Celebrating Jesus In celebration, the Mass we remember what Jesus did for us Apr Listening to Our Father When we pray, we are listening and talking to God 8 Apr Making Good Decisions The commandments help us make good decisions Jesus has given our parents to us, 9 Apr 9 Jesus loves families and we are called to honor and obey them 6 8 9 3
Elementary Faith Formation Finding God nd grade SUNDAY Sept, God Create us God created the world. God is Our Father Jesus reveals to us the Father. 3 Oct God Gives us Jesus Jesus is the Son of God who comes to save us. 3 Oct, 8 God s life for us All good things and decisions we make come from The Holy Spirit Wed Oct 8 Circle of Grace Training Catechist Enrichment Handout Oct We worship God All saints Pg 3 Sacraments Oct 9 Circle of Grace Class Handout 6 Nov Celebrating Ordinary Time Liturgical Year Celebrating Advent Advent 0 Nov Jesus save us Jesus is the model for the love and goodness in our lives 8 Dec Jesus care for us The parable of the lost sheep shows God s loving concern for us 9 9 Dec 0 Mary Show us the way Mary is a great example of what it means to obey God Wed Dec Catechist Enrichment Catechists Advent Party Jan New Life in Jesus When we receive the Sacraments of Initiation, we receive new life in Jesus 6 Jan 8 Gathering for Mass When we gather for Mass, we hear the Word of God 8 Feb Celebrating the Eucharist Celebrating the Eucharist is central to Christian Life 9 Mar Celebrating Easter Easter is a time to reflect on eternal life 6 Apr 8 Being like Jesus Jesus shows us how to love through his words and deeds Apr We share God s life God helps us follow our conscience so that we can be truly free and happy 8 Apr Following Jesus We can be like Jesus by treating other fairly and with justice 3 9 Apr 9 Making Choices God wants us to respect one another s good name and property
Elementary Faith Formation Finding God 3rd grade SUNDAY Sept, Created to be Happy God wants us to know Him Oct Created to be together The love of the Trinity is the source of the love we have for one another 3 Oct, 8 God is our Father Jesus reveals that God is our Father 3 Wed Oct 8 Circle of Grace Training Catechist Enrichment Handout Oct Jesus is with us The Father send Jesus to save us Oct 9 Circle of Grace Class Handout 6 Nov Celebrating Ordinary Time OT- is time to be fed by Jesus Celebrating Advent Advent- preparing for Jesus birth 0 Nov Jesus Good News Jesus teach us how to love God and others 6 8 Dec 3 Following Jesus Jesus call us to love God and others 9 Dec 0 Mary is Holy Mary is the model of faith and love Wed Dec Catechist Enrichment Catechists Advent Party Jan Sacraments of Incitation We receive fullness of the Spirit 6 Jan 8 Celebrating Reconciliation God gives us forgiveness Lent and Holy Week are a times to Celebrating Lent ask God s help in becoming the person he calls me to be. Feb Celebrating the Eucharist Celebrating the Eucharist is the center of Christian Life 8 Mar Celebrating Easter Easter is a time to reflect on eternal life 6 Apr 8 Faith, Hope & Charity We love like Jesus when we practice virtues Apr Making Good Choices Jesus gives us the help we need to make good moral choices 8 Apr Living as God s Children Jesus helps us to love and respect others 3 9 Apr 9 All life is sacred Jesus call us to share with one another in any way we can
Elementary Faith Formation Finding God th grade SUNDAY Sept, God Creates the World God s love is revealed through creation. Our Father in Heaven Jesus teach us that God is our Father Oct God s Plan for Salvation God respond to the sin of Adam & Eve with a promise of a Savior 3 3 Oct, 8 God class us to obey God speaks to us through conscience Wed Oct 8 Circle of Grace Training Catechist Enrichment Handout Oct Jesus law of love Jesus law of love allows us to live peacefully with one another 6 Oct 9 Circle of Grace Class Handout 6 Nov Celebrating Ordinary Time OT- is time to be fed by Jesus Celebrating Advent Advent- preparing for Jesus birth 0 Nov The Beatitudes The Beatitudes show us how we can be truly happy and share happiness with others 8 Dec Jesus our Redeemer Jesus redeemed us from our sins through his life, death, and resurrection 8 9 Dec 0 Serving God and Others Mary, mother of God and the mother of the church model of discipleship Wed Dec Catechist Enrichment Catechists Advent Party Jan Celebrating Reconciliation Through the Sacraments of Reconciliation, 6 Jan 8 Gathering for Mass When we gather for Mass, we hear the Word of God 8 Feb Celebrating the Eucharist Celebrating the Eucharist is central to Christian Life 9 Mar Celebrating Easter Easter is a time to reflect on eternal life 6 Apr 8 Being like Jesus Jesus shows us how to love through his words and deeds Apr We share God s life God helps us follow our conscience so that we can be truly free and happy 8 Apr Following Jesus We can be like Jesus by treating other fairly and with justice 3 9 Apr 9 Making Choices God wants us to respect one another s good name and property
Elementary Faith Formation Finding God th grade SUNDAY Sept, God creates and upholds the world God Creates Us through the power of this word. God Save us From the beginning, we have been promises a Savior to fee us from original sin. Oct God s Revelation God s covenant with Abraham finds its fulfillment in Christ 3 3 Oct, 8 God Directs Our Lives As a sign to the world of God s goodness, Jesus call us to live in his kingdom Wed Oct 8 Circle of Grace Training Catechist Enrichment Handout Oct New life in Jesus Jesus send the Holy Spirit to give us new life 6 Oct 9 Circle of Grace Class Handout 6 Nov Celebrating Ordinary Time OT- is time to be fed by Jesus Celebrating Advent Advent- preparing for Jesus birth 0 Nov Meeting Jesus A sacrament is a way in which we share in God s life- grace 8 Dec Baptized into Christ In Baptism we enter into life in Christ 8 9 Dec 0 God call us God call everyone to serve and Mary is the model of how to respond Wed Dec Catechist Enrichment Catechists Advent Party Jan The New Passover The Eucharist is the central celebration of Catholic Life 6 Jan 8 Celebrating the Eucharist In the liturgy, Jesus is present in His Word, assembly and Eucharist Celebrating Lent During Lent we remember and reflect on the Passion of Jesus Feb Celebrating Reconciliation We celebrate God s forgiveness 8 Jesus Heal us We celebrate Jesus healing power 9 Mar Celebrating Easter Easter is a time to reflect on eternal life 6 Apr 8 Making Moral Decisions Jesus is the foundation of moral life Apr Living a Moral Life Jesus helps us act responsible toward others 8 Apr Growing in Holiness Jesus life in us makes us temples of the Holy Spirit 3 9 Apr 9 The Way to Jesus Jesus call us to live with our Father in Heaven