Religion
As we begin this school year, let us rejoice in God's love and be thankful for all He has given us. Our religion lessons will focus on four specific areas: prayer, character and moral development, social awareness, and scripture.
Prayer
Each morning, we will begin by praying the rosary as well as pray for people in our family, our community and our world. Throughout the year, we will learn prayers associated with our Catholic faith as well as different approaches to prayer in order to more fully develop our "quiet time" wth God.
Character and Moral Development
During our read-aloud time, we will use the Beautiful Feet Teaching Character Through Literature program. With each piece of literature, we will focus on a specific character trait or virtue. Each lesson uses scripture references to aide in developing moral reasoning skills. When appropriate, we will draw parallels to pertinent Bible stories.
Social Awareness
As Catholic Christians, we are called to act for justice. It is our responsibility to teach our children how to treat others with compassion and dignity. Mother Teresa reminds us that "In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love." We will be looking at ways we can carry out this message of God's love in our community and our world.
Scripture
As Christians it is always important to read and study the Word of God. Throughout the year, we will focus on various scripture verses and Bible stories as they relate to social awareness, prayer and character development.
Our Catholic faith has a rich heritage filled with many feasts, celebrations, and Holy Days. Throughout the year we will fully participate in these traditions as we strive to grow in our faith and draw closer to our God.
Peace in Christ!
When the Saints Go Marching In!
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 2:15PM To have a little fun on "Black and Gold" Super Bowl Sunday, I created an animoto honoring some of the great saints of our church.
Test your knolwedge by completng this matching handout.
animoto, catholic education, saints in religion How to Have A Servant's Heart
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 2:52PM After reading The General and the Corporal and learning Matthew 20:26-27, our children created a wordle reflecting on what it means tohave a servant's heart.
Week 22: 2/1/10-2/5/10
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 6:42PM Bible Verse:
26Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— Matthew 20:26-27
Monday- 2/1/10:
- Read The General and the Corporal from Boys and Girls of Colonial Days.
- Write out this week's Bible verse.
Tuesday- 2/2/10:
- Study Bible verse.
Wednesday-2/3/10:
- Study Bible verse.
- What does it mean to be a servant? Are you willing to serve those around you?
Thursday-2/4/10:
- Brainstorm ways you can be a "servant."
- Pray for the people of Haiti and others living in war, disease and poverty. May we share our resources to help them during their time of need.
Friday-2/5/10:
- Say Bible verse(s) for a treat! Yummy!
Catholic Social Teaching in religion Week 21: 1/25/10-1/29/10
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 3:58PM Bible Verse:
A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:13
and
Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Monday- 1/25/10:
- Read Betsy's Guest from Boys and Girls of Colonial Days.
- Write out the two Bible verses.
Tuesday- 1/26/10:
- Study Bible verses.
- How did Betsy maintain a cheerful spirit despite her disappointment?
Wednesday-1/27/10:
- Study Bible verses.
- Betsy gave up something that was very precious to her. but she did so cheerfully. How was she rewarded?
Thursday-1/28/10:
- God wants us to give with a cheerful heart. Brainstorm how you can give of your time, talents and treasure. Create a wordle of your ideas and share.
- Pray for the people of Haiti and others living in war, disease and poverty. May we share our resources to help them during their time of need.
Friday-1/29/10:
- Say Bible verse(s) for a treat! Yummy!