Blest Are We 08 Grade 2 Parish Guide

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Our Church Shows
Us How to Live
Background for the Catechist
At the Eucharist each Sunday, Catholics profess their belief in the
“Communion of Saints.” With this term, the Church teaches us that
we are united with those holy people who have gone before us.
We become holy
Veneration of the Saints
by following the
Initially, Paul used the word saint to speak of all Christians. But
examples of Mary,
later, the Church began to use it to speak of Jesus’ disciples—after
all the saints, and
they died—and of the early martyrs. Still later, when the period of
other holy people.
Roman persecution ended, Christians began to venerate holy people
who had given their lives to God in a special way. Each of these saints
is a model of holiness for the Church. Each can teach us different
ways of following Christ.
When we honor saints, we really praise God
Time for Reflection
who gave them the gifts they used to follow Jesus.
Think about a saint who has influenced your life.
We praise God whose presence shone through
What has this saint taught you about how to follow
these holy people and their loving actions.
Christ and live God’s love for others?
Catechist Prayer
O God, most Holy One, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, to show me how to live.
Thank you for giving me so many saints
whose lives are models of holiness. May your Spirit
guide me as I begin to teach children about being
holy. Let them see in me signs of your love and kindness. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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Share
Pray the Scripture verse.
Read and discuss the text
and share names of heroes
the children know.
Complete the activity and
act out the stories.
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3 Our Church Shows Us How to Live
Love one another. Then everyone will
know that you are my followers.
Based on John 13:35
Some people are heroes. They help others.
They show us how to live.
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Name
Honoring Heroes
Find the heroes in these pictures.
Draw circles around them.
We honor heroes by giving them certificates of
appreciation. Who is a hero you would like to honor?
Place the person’s name on the certificate. Write your
reasons for honoring this person as a hero. If possible,
cut out the certificate and give it to your real-life hero.
Today, we honor
as a real-life hero.
Silver Burdett Ginn Religion © Pearson Education, Inc.
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Activity Master 3a
See Catechist Guide,
page 44D.
Additional Activity
• Pantomime heroes.
This person is a hero because
Who are the
Church’s
heroes?
materials for prayer
corner as listed on
page 44C
pencils or pens
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Thank you for being a hero!
Signed
To the Teacher: Use this activity to expand the Share experience in Chapter 3.
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Who is your favorite real-life hero? Why?
Warm-Up Activity Master can be used for early-arriving children.
Share .
Or Icebreaker for
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Live
Hear & Believe
Chapter 3 Activity Masters
Answers can be found in the back of the Catechist Guide.
Discuss the illustration.
Read and discuss the
Scripture story of the
Good Samaritan.
Teach the doctrine in
“Our Church Teaches.”
Discuss We Believe and
review the Faith Words.
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Additional Activity
• sheets of drawing paper
• crayons or colored
markers
• tape
• CD player
Additional Activity
• Create a Good Samaritan
storyboard.
Respond
Discuss the illustrations.
stories about four saints.
Draw pictures of heroes.
Pray “A Litany Prayer.”
Distribute the Take Home
Family Time pages for the
next chapter.
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Additional Activity
• Choose ways to be holy.
A Litany Prayer
A litany is a prayer that is said aloud.
A leader names saints or other holy people.
Leader:
All:
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us.
Saint Peter Claver,
pray for us.
Saint Brigid,
pray for us.
Saint Jerome,
pray for us.
All who help the poor
and the hungry,
pray for us.
All who care for the weak
and the sick,
pray for us.
All holy men and women,
pray for us.
All:
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Additional Activity
• name-tag stickers
Activity Master 3b
page 45.
Name
The Good Samaritan
Color the pictures. Then make finger puppets.
Cut along the solid lines. Glue together the tabs to
fit your finger. Use the puppets to tell the story of the
Good Samaritan in your own words.
After each one, we ask the saint or persons
to pray for us.
crayons or colored
markers
DVD player
TV monitor
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Heavenly God, may we follow the
example of your saints and other
holy people. May we always try to
help people in need. Amen.
To the Teacher: This activity will help the children remember the story of the Good Samaritan.
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Wrap-Up Activity Master can be completed during the session. Or at home.
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Overview
Books
• Good Griselle
Jane Yolen; illustrated
by David Christiana
(Harcourt Brace & Co., 1994)
In a haunting story of goodness,
evil gargoyles on the cathedral
bet the stone angels that the
good Griselle cannot love an
ugly child.
Audio
• BLEST ARE WE Scripture CD 2,
Track 2
Videos
• Compassion
(30 min.) “Adventures from the
Book of Virtues” series (Oblate
Media & Communication)
This is a delightful cross-cultural
mix of classic stories. Compassion
features “The Good Samaritan.”
Videos
• DVD Quick Clips 2, Segment 2
“Mary Trusts God”
Music
• “You Have Put On Christ”
(Unit 1 song, page 24)
BLEST ARE WE music CD 2, track 2
BLEST ARE WE Song Book #7
Gather Comprehensive II Hymnal #107
• “A Litany of Saints”
Rory Cooney (GIA)
This chapter will help the children
1. realize that they are called to be good and holy.
2. learn about the lives of saints who helped others.
3. discover ways to show their love for others.
Catechism Connection
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
emphasizes that the Holy Spirit acts through the
saints to provide us with examples of Christian
holiness.
CCC references: 495, 509, 1700, 1804, 1833,
1839, 2030
GDC and NDC Connections
The General Directory for Catechesis
(GDC) reminds us that the Church
imitates Mary.
GDC references: 78, 196
The National Directory for Catechesis
(NDC) presents the application of
catechetical principles associated with teaching about the
example of Mary and the other saints.
NDC references: Ch. 7, Section 48E
For the Prayer Corner
Arrange the prayer corner as described on page T24.
Add the posters from Chapters 1 and 2. Place a third
poster on which you have again drawn the outline
of a church. Around the outline add, “Love one another. Then
everyone will know that you are my followers.” Note that this
prayer begins the session.
Visit www.blestarewe.com
Visit our Catechists and Kids sections for
• interactive and printable activities.
• the Liturgical Calendar.
• Lesson Planning Resources.
• “Litany of the Saints”
Gather Comprehensive II Hymnal
#788, #789
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Name
Honoring Heroes
We honor heroes by giving them certificates of
appreciation. Who is a hero you would like to honor?
Place the person’s name on the certificate. Write your
reasons for honoring this person as a hero. If possible,
cut out the certificate and give it to your real-life hero.
Today, we honor
as a real-life hero.
This person is a hero because
© RCL Benziger
Thank you for being a hero!
Signed
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Share .
Or Icebreaker for
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Name
The Good Samaritan
To the Teacher: This activity will help the children remember the story of the Good Samaritan.
CHAPTER 3
3b
© RCL Benziger
Color the pictures. Then make finger puppets.
Cut along the solid lines. Glue together the tabs to
fit your finger. Use the puppets to tell the story of the
Good Samaritan in your own words.
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Pre-chapter home activities for families
Beginning at Home
Many of the children will have spent some time with their families working
with the Take Home Family Time pages at home. You can help the children
connect with what was done at home by discussing the saint featured or
using A Prayer for the Week at an appropriate time.
Getting ready for Chapter 3
Our Church Shows Us
How to Live
Jesus shows us how to live in a way that pleases God.
The saints have also shown us different ways to live a
life that is godlike. The saints were men and women
of various social and economic circumstances who
lived extraordinary lives. They had this in common:
They tried to live by the commandments, to love God,
and to love their neighbors.
In the Time of Jesus
Samaritans Samaritans lived in Israel around Mount Gerizin. Jews
disliked Samaritans. Although sharing a common heritage with Jews,
Samaritans had different religious customs. Jesus taught a
parable involving a Samaritan who stopped to help
a wounded Jew when other fellow
Jews did not. He also spoke of a
Samaritan leper as the only
grateful one of ten lepers cured.
Jesus’ message is that the Kingdom
of God is for all people.
Name the Saints Together, pick
out an admirable quality or virtue
possessed by each family member.
Make a badge for each family
“saint” with the person’s name
and saintly quality. Then wear your
badges during a family meal.
You can read about Samaritans
in Luke 17:11–19, 10:29–35.
On Sunday
Are there statues of saints
in your church? Are any
saints pictured in the
stained-glass windows?
Whose images do you see?
On the Web
www.blestarewe.com
Visit our Web site for
the saint of the day
and the reflection
question of the week.
Saint of the Week
Saint Peter Claver
(1581–1654)
in Law
Peter Claver was a Jesuit
missionary. He devoted his
life and ministry to serving
African slaves. He often lived in
conditions almost as squalid as
those of the people in his care.
Patron Saint of: interracial
justice
Feast Day: September 9
We thank you God, for
giving us Saint Peter
Claver who showed us
how to live. Please give
us the strength to live as
he did. Amen.
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Sunday Connection
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Good Samaritan Law The story
of the Good Samaritan is famous.
Many people know about the kind
man who stopped to help the hurt
stranger. The story is so famous that
a good samaritan law has been
enacted. This law requires people
who have medical training to stop
and help when they see an accident.
There was a time when those who
had medical training wouldn’t stop
because they were afraid of being
sued. This law protects the “Good
Samaritans” from being sued, while
requiring them to use their training
to help the injured.
Visit Our Web Site Catechists and parents
can visit www.blestarewe.com for
resources related to the Sunday liturgy.
a summary of the Sunday Scripture readings.
the Reflection Question of the Week.
seasonal activities.
More About the
Saint of the Week
Saint Peter Claver As a missionary devoted his
life to serving others. Welcomed and cared for
African slaves who arrived by boat in Colombia.
Relied on faith for strength. Set up charitable organizations for Spanish immigrants in America.
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A Prayer for the Week relates to Saint Peter Claver
who was sensitive to the needs of others. He helped
when no one else cared. Read aloud the prayer.
Ask the children for examples of how they might
reach out to someone in need.
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Chapter 3 ✦ Page 47
3 Our Church Shows Us How to Live
Love one another. Then everyone will
know that you are my followers.
Based on John 13:35
Praying with
Scripture
• On the chalkboard, print the words of
the opening Scripture. Read it aloud
with the children. Light the candle
near the Bible in the prayer corner.
• If English is a second language for
some children, invite them to say the
opening prayer in their first language.
Or, simply say the prayer together as
the children hold hands. Follow with
singing the unit song on page 24.
Some people are heroes. They help others.
They show us how to live.
Find the heroes in these pictures.
Draw circles around them.
Personal Experience
Who are the
Church’s
heroes?
Who is your favorite real-life hero? Why?
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Invite a volunteer to read aloud the first
three sentences.
Ask “What types of heroes can you
name?” (e.g., firemen and other
community helpers)
“What does that hero show you about
how to live?” (e.g., kindly, with concern)
Say “Heroes are people with courage.
Courage is doing something even if
you are afraid. A fireman may be
afraid to enter a burning house but
rescues someone inside because of
courage. A blind person may be afraid
to trust a guide dog, but builds trust
by having the courage to try.”
Doing the Activity
Share Tools Heroes Use
• Invite volunteers to describe a tool used by a hero they
have seen or read about, (for example; spider web for
Spiderman, pill bottle for doctor or nurse; fire hose for
fireman).
• Encourage the other children to guess what hero is being
described.
• Invite the children to complete the
activity on this page.
• Provide time for them to act out the
story of the heroes pictured here.
Discuss other heroes.
Call attention to the Page
Turner questions throughout
the chapter.
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The Real Hero
Discussing the
Scripture Story
The Illustration Invite the children
to look at the Bible picture on pages 48
and 49.
Ask “How is one man being a hero?”
(He is helping a wounded man.)
The Scripture Jesus knew that many
did not like people from the country of
Samaria. But Jesus wanted all people
to care about others.
Say “Jesus told a story about a Jewish
man and a Samaritan man. Listen
carefully as we read the story.
Underline words that show ways
the Samaritan helped.”
Invite volunteers to read aloud the
Scripture story.
Ask “Who hurt the traveler?”
(robbers)
“What did the religious leader and
Temple worker do?” (They passed
by the traveler without helping him.)
“Who did stop to help?” (a man from
Samaria)
“How did the Samaritan help the
traveler?” (The Samaritan washed and
bandaged his wounds, and took him to
an inn on his donkey.)
Say “A hero helps others even when
doing so is hard. The Samaritan had
courage. He helped a stranger who
needed him. He was a good person.”
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One day, Jesus told a story about a hero.
A man was traveling by himself. Robbers
attacked him. They beat him and took his money.
He was left lying in the road, badly hurt.
Soon a religious leader came by. He saw the
man, but he just kept going.
Next, a man who worked in the Temple came
along. He also passed by without helping.
Then, a third man came by, riding a donkey.
He was from the country of Samaria. He saw
the hurt man on the road. He stopped at once.
He washed the man’s wounds. He put bandages
on them. Then the man from Samaria put the
hurt man on the donkey. He took him to an inn.
There he paid the innkeeper to care for the man.
Based on Luke 10:29–35
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Samaritans
• Samaria was the name of the district that lay between
Galilee (where Jesus grew up) and Judea (where Jesus
died). See the map on page 21. Jews were prejudiced
against Samaritans. Samaritans were descendants of
Jews who had married people from Assyria and various
communities in Mesopotamia.
• To the Jews of Jesus’ time, the Samaritans were impure.
Jews also felt that Samaritans had created division by
building a temple on Mount Gerizim. (Jews believed that
Yahweh wanted only the one Temple they had built in
Jerusalem.)
• Samaritans worshipped Yahweh, the God of the Jews.
Yet, ill will continued to exist between the two groups.
Understanding Scripture
Heroes of Our Church
The Church has many heroes. Some
are like the good man from Samaria.
The Church has saints like Mary, the
mother of Jesus. Saints are people who
love God. They show great love for one
another. Church heroes teach us how
to act like Jesus.
We Believe
God calls us
to be holy. We
grow in holiness
by loving God
and loving other
people.
Our Church Teaches
All people are made to be holy . To be holy
is to be like God. Through Baptism we are
called to live good and holy lives.
Faith Words
saints
Saints are people
who show great
love for other
people and for
God.
holy
To be holy means
to be like God.
Read aloud “Heroes of Our Church.”
Say “To be holy means to love others
as God loves. Jesus, Mary, and other
saints show us how to do this.”
Understanding Doctrine
• Read aloud “Our Church Teaches.”
Say “In our last session we talked
about the Sacrament of Baptism. In
Baptism, God calls us to follow Jesus
and to become holy by serving others.
Mary, other saints, and many holy
people throughout the world do this.”
• Invite the children to brainstorm the
names of saints they have heard
about. If they have trouble getting
started, ask them to begin by naming
some of Jesus’ Apostles.
Ask “Who are some people you know
in our parish community who are good
and holy?” (Children will share.)
We Believe/Faith Words
How can we
imitate Mary and
all the saints?
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Scripture Creating a Good Samaritan Storyboard
• Place the children in groups of three.
• Provide each group with three sheets of paper and
crayons or colored markers.
• Ask each group to write the Good Samaritan story in
three parts, or with three drawings.
• Afterward, help the children tape their three pages
together to make a storyboard. Invite each group to share
its work with the entire group.
• Reinforce the We Believe statement.
Ask “What are some things we can
do for others to show them that God
loves them?” (Children will share.)
• Ask volunteers to use the Faith Words
in sentences.
Solidarity
If available, display a world map.
Have volunteers take turns selecting a country (outside of North
America). Have them each name
the country. Find out what the
children know about each country chosen. Note if it is at war or
peace. Stress that the Church
works for peace worldwide.
Ask the children how Christian
heroes might help the people in
these countries.
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Mary and Other Saints
Mary and other saints teach us how to live as Christians.
Discussing the
Saints Story
Mary is the greatest saint of all.
She was a good mother to Jesus.
She teaches us to trust God and
to care for others.
The Illustrations Invite the children
to look at the pictures on this page.
Tell children that these pictures show
four saints. Each saint has something
to teach us. Have them find the name
of each person shown.
The Story Saints are people of great
courage. They do what is right, even in
difficult times.
Say “We are going to read about
these holy People of God whom we
call saints. They show us how to love
God and other people. As we read,
underline the word teaches each time
you hear it read.”
• Invite volunteers to read aloud the
text next to the pictures.
Ask “What does Mary teach us?”
(Answers should include how to trust
God and to care for others.)
“What does Saint Peter Claver teach
us?” (Answers should include reaching
out to others in need.)
“What does Saint Brigid teach us?”
(Answers should include sharing our
blessings with others.)
“What does Saint Jerome teach us?”
(Answers should include sharing the
Word of God with others.)
• Have children answer the question
about their favorite saint.
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Saint Peter Claver
cared for people
no one else cared
about. He teaches
us to reach out in
love to everyone
in need.
Saint Brigid sold what
she had. She gave
the money to people
who were poor. She
teaches us to share
our blessings with
others.
Saint Jerome loved to teach people
how to read and understand the
Bible. He teaches us to share the
Word of God with others.
The Church has many heroes like these.
They all teach us how to love God and follow Jesus.
Which saint is your favorite?
How can you follow this saint’s example?
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Child with Visual Impairment
• To help a visually impaired child, provide directions in a
clear and precise manner. Always call on the child by
name to participate. Keep in mind that visually impaired
children may take longer to complete a task. Group
activities can be more beneficial than individual ones as
children can gain support from others.
• Invite others in your group to describe each of the four
illustrations on page 50 in great detail. Be sure to have
them describe the placement of each person’s hands.
Doing the Activity
Activity
Drawing Pictures of Heroes
• Have children think of people they
know who do good things for others,
making them heroes. As they share
these names list them on the
chalkboard.
• Read aloud the directions.
• Have each child choose one hero from
the list and draw a picture of that
person. Or, children may prefer to
draw a picture of themselves acting in
a good and holy way. Provide crayons
or colored markers.
• Afterward, invite children to tell how
they could follow the example of
heroes like these.
Draw a picture of someone you know who is
a hero. Or draw a picture of yourself acting
in a good and holy way.
How can we ask
holy people to
pray for us?
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Respond Choosing Ways to Be Holy
• Invite the children to think of ways they could do loving
things for others to show people how to live as Christians.
Stress that they could use their talents and belongings to
help others.
• Call on volunteers to be “saints” and to explain what they
would teach others as saints.
• As a volunteer shares, print his or her name—for example, Saint Samantha—on a nametag sticker. Under the
name, print what the child would teach others.
• Give a nametag to each volunteer “saint” to stick to clothing or a book.
Patron Saints of Countries
Many countries have a patron
saint. Some are: Immaculate
Conception–United
States;
Joseph and Anne—Canada;
Joseph—China; Joan of Arc—
France; Our Lady of Guadalupe—
Mexico; Francis Solano—Peru and
Chile; Anthony of Padua—Brazil.
Note that people in these countries pray to their patron to ask for
help and protection. Invite children to choose a group patron.
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Preparing for Prayer
A Litany Prayer
Litany as prayer is introduced here. The
word litany comes from the Greek word
for “supplication.” The practice of
praying to the saints comes from the
days of the first martyrs in the Church.
• Draw attention to the three posters
in the prayer corner. Provide each
child a paper heart cut-out. Invite the
children to print their names on their
hearts to show that they are followers
of Jesus Christ.
• Have the children gather in the prayer
corner as you light the candle.
A litany is a prayer that is said aloud.
A leader names saints or other holy people.
After each one, we ask the saint or persons
to pray for us.
A Litany
Prayer
Say “Today, you learned about heroes,
saints, and holy people. You learned
that you are holy, too. You are holy
when you help others and show them
God’s love.”
• Read aloud the three sentences that
explain litany as a type of prayer.
• Teach the children the litany
response—“pray for us.” Read aloud
the litany and invite the children’s
response.
• Sing the song you have chosen for
today’s celebration. During the song
invite the children to come one by one
to tape their paper hearts to the third
poster.
Note: Keep the three posters for use
in Chapter 4.
Leader:
All:
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us.
Saint Peter Claver,
pray for us.
Saint Brigid,
pray for us.
Saint Jerome,
pray for us.
All who help the poor
and the hungry,
pray for us.
All who care for the weak
and the sick,
pray for us.
All holy men and women,
pray for us.
All:
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Take Home
Tear out the Take Home Family
Time pages for the next chapter.
Remind the children to work on
these at home with their parents
or guardians.
We Praise and Thank God
Saint Augustine said those who sing pray twice. He was
telling us that raising our voices in song pleases God.
This chapter presents the value
of song as a form of prayer
and the value of prayers of
thanks and praise.
Name That Hymn Play “Name That
Hymn!” with your family. You can
hum, play a musical instrument,
or sing “la-la-la” to the tune of a
favorite hymn. Let the others guess
the title. Then invite them to sing
along, if they know the words.
On Sunday
Even if you don’t usually
join in the singing at Mass,
try it this week. Then, as
Saint Augustine said, you
will “pray twice.”
On the Web
www.blestarewe.com
and the reflection
Cultural Connections
Saint of the Week
Pope Saint Gregory
the Great
(c. 540–604)
As pope, Gregory the Great
reformed the Church and
gave generously to the poor.
Pope Gregory I helped bring
Christianity to England. He is
credited with initiating
Gregorian chant.
Patron Saint of: singers and
musicians
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Thank you, Lord, for
giving us life. May we
use our voices to sing
thanks and praise to you.
Amen.
Family Time Level 2
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Heavenly God, may we follow the
example of your saints and other
holy people. May we always try to
help people in need. Amen.
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the Take Home Family
Time pages in Polish,
Portuguese, Spanish, and
Vietnamese.
Reviewing the Chapter
Circle the words to complete the sentences.
• Explain to children that these
exercises will help them remember
the content of the chapter just
completed.
• This page also serves as a review of
the Learning Focus on page 44C. We
are called to holiness, which means
following Jesus and the example of
the saints.
1. People who show great love for others and for
God are
.
old
saints
selfish
2. To be like God is to be
holy
pretty
.
rich
3. We become holy by loving
and other people.
God
stories
things
4. Mary is the mother of
Brigid
Jerome
.
Jesus
Completing the Exercises
• Allow the children to look back at the
pages in the chapter to find answers
they cannot recall on their own.
• Be sure to discuss the answers with
your group and review concepts that
were generally misunderstood or
forgotten. Then have the children
correct any mistakes they may
have made.
Write one way that you can be like Mary.
Answers will vary.
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A
1
p. 49
3
p. 49
2
p. 49
4
p. 49
B
p. 50
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Time permitting, Chapter
Review and/or Faith in
Action can be completed
during the session. Or at
home.
This session was
one of the best
pretty good
in need of improvement
What worked out best was
____________________________________
For next time I would change
____________________________________
I will be sure to prepare for
____________________________________
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Parish Ministry
Helping Hands Ministry
This ministry serves people who are
homebound, elderly, or disabled. It is a
practical service that requires a short
amount of time, but can make a positive
difference in a person’s life. Adults,
teens, and even young children can
be a part of this ministry.
Ask children if they can think of ways
they might be a “helping hand” to
someone.
Explain to the children that showing
respect for others through service is one
way to live the Catholic Social Teaching
Life and Dignity of the Human
Person.
Helping Hands Ministry People in this ministry serve
people who need help with tasks. Someone may
need help to replace a ceiling light bulb, or recycle
newspapers. Members may read letters to neighbors
with poor vision. They reach out to anyone who needs
a helping hand.
Activity Name two ways that people in your parish
treat others with kindness.
Activity What should you do? Place the number of
the problem in front of the best answer.
Doing the Activities
1. Parish Connection
• Read aloud the activity direction.
Have the children name people in
ministry at their parish whom they
admire. They may know them by
the role they play rather than by
name.
• Ask volunteers to share the ways
these people show kindness.
2. Everyday Connection
• Read aloud the introduction to the
activity. Point out to the children
that they will be matching a
problem with the best answer
for it.
• Provide time for children to
complete the activity.
• Invite volunteers to share the
problems and their solutions.
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1 A group makes fun
of a teacher.
2 You see an older boy
grab the lunch of a
younger boy.
3 You have a friend
who is a bully.
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Level 2
3
Ask yourself if
you want that kind of
friend.
Report what
you see to an adult.
2
1
Do not laugh
with them.
Parish Ministry
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
• EverypersonhasbeencreatedintheimageofGod.The
Churchemphasizestheimportanceofthelifeanddignityof
thehumanperson.Sometimeschildrenwithlowself-esteem
becometargetsforbullies.Itisimportanttoremindchildren
thatweallhaveworthbecausewewerecreatedbyGod.
• Everypersonhasarighttofeelsafeandaresponsibilityto
helpothersfeelsafe.Avictimofbullyingisempoweredby
aparishcommunity’spositionthatmakesitclearbullyingis
notpermitted.
• Askchildreniftheyfeelspecialknowingtheyarechildrenof
God.Discusstheirresponses.
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We Praise and
Thank God
Background for the Catechist
Throughout its history, the Church has always given praise and
thanks to God for his mighty deeds. We praise God for his own sake
for who he is. We thank God for the miracle of creation, for the
deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt in the Exodus, for the gift of
Jesus, for Jesus’ passover from death to life in the Resurrection. In
the Eucharist, we give thanks for the gift of Christ and for his Good
News of God’s deep and abiding love for us.
Each Sunday we praise God with words and songs, with gestures
and movements. We lift our hearts and minds to God in a hymn of
communion. We give thanks for the gift of Christ and for the blessings
in our lives.
The “Gloria” and the Psalms
It is from Scripture—both the Old and the New Testament—that
the Church finds words for its acclamations, processions, responses,
and ordinary chants, such as the “Gloria.” This prayerful song begins
with the words sung by the angels as they proclaimed Jesus’ birth to
the shepherds in Bethlehem.
Since its beginning, the Church has always used the Old Testament
Psalms as an integral part of its liturgy. Among the 150 psalms,
we find many that praise God to thank him for the
blessings he has bestowed on all people.
We gather to celebrate
with prayers of praise
and thanks to God, and
we raise our hearts and
minds to God in song.
Time for Reflection
Think about a favorite song you like to sing at Mass,
and reflect on what its lyrics mean to you. How does
singing these words help you to give praise and
thanks to God?
Catechist Prayer
God our Father, as the angels sang at our
Savior’s birth, help me to believe that when I
praise you in song, I truly glorify your name.
Help me to inspire the children I teach to lift their
voices to sing your praises and give you thanks. I ask
this in the name of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives
and reigns with you forever and ever. Amen.
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Pray the Scripture verse.
Read and discuss blessings
in the children’s lives for
which they give thanks.
Complete the activity.
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Sing to the LORD a new song.
Psalm 149:1
Celebrations are important times.
People come together to give thanks.
They say “thank you” for special people or gifts.
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Name
materials for prayer
corner as listed on
page 54C
pencils or pens
Special Days to Remember
•
•
On the Fourth
of July, we
give thanks for
freedom.
On birthdays
we give thanks
for life.
On Thanksgiving
we give thanks
for all our
blessings.
On Valentine’s
Day we give
thanks for
friends.
Additional Activity
• basket
• animal or goldfish
crackers
Write the name of each family member. Then write the
date of each person’s birthday. Don’t forget yourself!
Family Member
Additional Activity
• Create a “thanksgiving”
basket.
Birthday
1. Write the name of a celebration you enjoyed.
Which birthday will your family celebrate next?
2. Write why you gave thanks.
Why do God’s
People give
thanks?
How long is it until your birthday?
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Hear & Believe
Discuss the illustration.
Scripture story about
David singing a psalm
of praise.
Teach the doctrine in
“Our Church Teaches.”
Discuss We Believe and
review the Faith Words.
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•
CD player
•
Additional Activity
• rhythm instruments for
role-playing
Additional Activity
• Conduct a role-playing
of the Scripture story.
Respond
Discuss the photograph.
story about the Gloria.
Write a prayer of praise
and a prayer of thanks.
Create a poster of praise.
Pray “A Prayer of Praise
and Thanks.”
Distribute the Take Home
Family Time pages for the
next chapter.
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A Prayer of Praise and Thanks
As members of our parish community, we give praise
and thanks to God. We can say and sing our prayers.
Leader:
Heavenly God, we praise you. We give thanks
to you in song.
All (sing):
“Glory to God . . .”
Leader:
Let us share our prayers of praise and thanks.
All (sing):
Name
crayons or colored
markers
Song Book
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•
Activity Master 4b
page 55.
A Prayer of Praise
O God, I praise you for being
O God, I thank you for
kind and forgiving.
keeping grandpa
Choose words from the box. Complete this prayer
of praise and thanks.
I praise you, God, for all your help.
When I am weak, you make me
long
Heavenly God, we give you
thanks. We praise you in song.
All (sing):
“Glory to
God . . .”
strong
belong
I thank you, God, for being near.
I’m never lost with you
Leader:
Additional Activity
• Teach the Gloria.
along
.
healthy.
song
wrong
.
I love you, God, for teaching me
the path of right instead of
.
I give my heart to you today.
That’s why I sing to you this
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To the Teacher: Use this activity to reinforce what the children have learned about prayer from Chapter 4.
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Overview
Books
• A Picnic in October
Eve Bunting; illustrated
by Nancy Carpenter
(Harcourt Brace & Co., 1999)
Tony thinks it’s dumb to have a
picnic in October, especially on
Liberty Island. But that’s before
he discovers what the Statue of
Liberty means to Grandma. It is
a moment of praise and thanks.
Audio
• BLEST ARE WE Scripture CD 2,
Track 3
Books
• Come On, Rain!
Karen Hesse; pictures by
Jon J. Muth (Scholastic, Inc., 1999)
In this prose poem a little girl
prays for rain. When rain falls,
she and her friends dance in it
and enjoy the blessing of its
sweetness.
Music
• “You Have Put On Christ”
(Unit 1 song, page 24)
• “All You Works of God”
• “Gloria”
Chapter 4 features the Gloria as a
song of praise.
This chapter will help the children
1. appreciate how singing sacred music is a form of prayer.
2. recognize prayers of praise and thanks.
3. compose short prayers of praise and thanks.
Catechism Connection
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) links
the singing of the psalms to the liturgical
celebrations of the Jewish people in the Old
Testament.
CCC references: 1156–1158, 1191, 2559, 2590,
2637–2639
GDC and NDC Connections
The General Directory for Catechesis
(GDC) reminds us that an important
task of catechesis is teaching
prayer.
GDC references: 84, 85, 137
The National Directory for Catechesis
(NDC) presents the application of catechetical principles
associated with teaching about music and prayers of praise
and thanksgiving.
NDC references: Ch. 5, Section 38B
For the Prayer Corner
Arrange the prayer corner as described on page T24.
Before your group meets, draw the outline of a church
on a fourth poster. Around the outline, print: “Sing to
the LORD a new song.” Place all four posters from this unit in
the prayer corner.
As the children arrive, play a recording of chant or other
religious music. Invite the children to sing along. Consider
using this music for the prayer celebration that ends this
session.
Visit www.blestarewe.com
Visit our Catechists and Kids sections for
• interactive and printable activities.
• the Liturgical Calendar.
• Lesson Planning Resources.
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Special Days to Remember
Write the name of each family member. Then write the
date of each person’s birthday. Don’t forget yourself!
Family Member
Birthday
Which birthday will your family celebrate next?
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A Song of Praise
Choose words from the box. Complete this prayer
of praise and thanks.
I praise you, God, for all your help.
When I am weak, you make me
along
long
.
strong
belong
I thank you, God, for being near.
I’m never lost with you
song
wrong
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the path of right instead of
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Pre-chapter home activities for families
Beginning at Home
Many of the children will have spent some time with their families working
with the Take Home Family Time pages at home. You can help the children
connect with what was done at home by discussing the saint featured or
using A Prayer for the Week at an appropriate time.
We Praise and Thank God
Saint Augustine said those who sing pray twice. He was
telling us that raising our voices in song pleases God.
This chapter presents the value
of song as a form of prayer
and the value of prayers of
thanks and praise.
Before the Time of Jesus
Psalms The Book of Psalms is an Old Testament collection of
150 songs, laments, and other types of prayers. Psalms
have varied intentions: some glorify God, some offer
praise and thanksgiving, some are wisdom psalms,
others are petitions or laments, and still others
are historical. David is considered to be the
author of many psalms. Because psalms were
also written after David’s death, they can be
considered a record of Israel’s existence
over time.
Name That Hymn Play “Name That
Hymn!” with your family. You can
hum, play a musical instrument,
or sing “la-la-la” to the tune of a
favorite hymn. Let the others guess
the title. Then invite them to sing
along, if they know the words.
You can read Psalms 92 and 149 as
examples of psalms of thanksgiving and praise.
On Sunday
Saint of the Week
Even if you don’t usually
join in the singing at Mass,
try it this week. Then, as
Saint Augustine said, you
will “pray twice.”
Pope Saint Gregory
the Great
(c. 540–604)
As pope, Gregory the Great
reformed the Church and
gave generously to the poor.
Pope Gregory I helped bring
Christianity to England. He is
credited with initiating
Gregorian chant.
Patron Saint of: singers and
musicians
On the Web
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and the reflection
in Music
Thank you, Lord, for
giving us life. May we
use our voices to sing
thanks and praise to you.
Amen.
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Sunday Connection
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Visit Our Web Site Catechists and parents
can visit www.blestarewe.com for
resources related to the Sunday liturgy.
a summary of the Sunday Scripture readings.
the Reflection Question of the Week.
seasonal activities.
More About the
Saint of the Week
Pope Saint Gregory the Great Was a Benedictine
monk in Rome. Elected to be the sixty-fourth pope.
Had love for music and collected music chants.
Gregorian Chant named after him.
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Gregorian Chant Since the
seventh century the Church has
been expressing its praise of God
musically through Gregorian chant.
Named after Pope Gregory I, chant
is a solemn form of singing that
creates a harmony between
words and melody. Because in
some pagan religions music
was used to stir up people,
Christians were encouraged
to have a kind of music that
was prayerful. Gregorian chant
met that standard. There were
other kinds of chants before
Gregorian chant, but it was
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more beautiful and developed than
some of the others.
In recent years a group of monks
put out a recording called Chant
that proved to be very popular. It
revived interest in Gregorian chant.
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A Prayer for the Week recognizes the gift that music
brings to liturgy. Gregorian Chant made popular by
Pope Saint Gregory the Great remains popular in
liturgies today. Remind the children that participating in the songs at Mass is another way of praying.
4 We Praise and Thank God
Sing to the LORD a new song.
Psalm 149:1
Praying with
Scripture
Celebrations are important times.
People come together to give thanks.
They say “thank you” for special people or gifts.
On the Fourth
of July, we
give thanks for
freedom.
On birthdays
we give thanks
for life.
On Thanksgiving
we give thanks
for all our
blessings.
On Valentine’s
Day we give
thanks for
friends.
1. Write the name of a celebration you enjoyed.
2. Write why you gave thanks.
• On the chalkboard, print the Scripture
verse from the top of this page. Read
the prayer aloud with the children.
• Light the candle near the Bible in the
prayer corner. Gather the children
there. Then invite them to praise God
by chanting the prayer. (Singing the
words at one pitch and on one musical
key.) Or, sing the unit song on page 24.
Personal Experience
• Invite a volunteer to read aloud the
first three sentences.
Ask “What are some things you are
thankful for?” (Children will share.)
• Have volunteers read aloud the text
accompanying the illustrations. Have
them circle the word thanks each time
they see it.
Doing the Activity
Why do God’s
People give
thanks?
Pray
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Share Giving Thanks for Blessings
• Place animal or goldfish crackers in a basket. Seat everyone in a circle. Then, give each child a cracker.
• He or she is to name something to be thankful for while
putting the cracker back into the basket. The child then
passes the basket to the person on the left.
• Encourage the children to mention their individual gifts
and talents.
• Pray “thanks” for all the blessings in the children’s lives.
• End the activity by having the children share the crackers.
• Invite the children to complete the
activity.
• Provide time for them to share their
responses about a celebration they
enjoyed and give thanks for it.
Call attention to the Page
Turner questions throughout
the chapter.
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King David Gives Thanks
Discussing the
Scripture Story
The Illustration Invite the children
to look at the Bible picture on pages 58
and 59. Explain that King David is
wearing a red robe.
Ask “How can you tell that the
people are happy?” (They are playing
musical instruments, smiling, and
singing.)
“Who are the people following?”
(King David)
The Scripture People praise God
by giving thanks for blessings.
Say “Today we are going to read a
story that took place long ago. In it,
King David makes up a song. As we
read along, circle all the happy words
you hear in this song.”
Scripture story.
• Point out that the ark of the covenant
was a sacred box that held tablets of
the law God had given to Moses.
Ask “Why did King David sing a
song?” (He was happy that the ark of
God’s laws was coming into his city.)
• Tell children that King David was also
happy because of God’s goodness.
Ask “How did King David show that
he loved God?” (He sang songs to God
giving praise and thanks.)
“What might you have done if you
had been with King David at this
wonderful time?” (Children share.)
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King David loved God. He liked to lead the
Jewish people in prayer. David liked to play the harp,
dance, and sing. He sang about God’s goodness.
He thanked God for giving the people many gifts.
One day Jewish leaders brought the ark that
held God’s laws into David’s city. David ordered
musicians to play on their harps, lyres, and cymbals.
Then David sang out,
“How good it is to give God thanks and glory!
I sing praise to your name, O God.
Every morning you are kind to me.
You are with me all day and all night.
Your goodness fills me with gladness.
I am happy because of the gifts you
give to me.”
Based on 1 Chronicles 15 and Psalm 92:1–5
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Musical Instruments
• Music played a large role in the religious and daily life of
the people of the Holy Land. King David’s love for music is
apparent in many references in Scripture—from his youth
when he played the harp for a melancholy King Saul
(1 Samuel 16:23), to his adulthood when he welcomed
the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15).
• Musicians in the Old Testament played many instruments.
They included instruments such as these in worship:
hand drum
lyre
harp
zither
flute
oboe
ram’s horn
cymbals
sistrum (a metal loop with wires that jingled)
Understanding Scripture
We Give Praise and Thanks
King David wrote many song-prayers
called psalms. Our parish community sings
special songs at Mass. We give praise and
thanks to God with holy music.
Our Church Teaches
Prayer is talking to and listening to God.
There are many kinds of prayer. Some
prayers give thanks to God. Some prayers
give praise for God’s goodness. We can pray
alone. We can pray with others. We can sing
or play music as we pray.
We Believe
We pray when
we sing, dance,
or listen to holy
music. Holy
music helps us
give praise and
thanks to God.
Faith Words
praise
Praise is a joyful
type of prayer. It
celebrates God’s
goodness.
prayer
Prayer is talking
to and listening
to God.
• Read aloud “We Give Praise and
Thanks.”
Say “We gather at Mass to give
thanks to God for the great gift of
Jesus and for all the blessings in
our lives.”
• Explain that the psalms help us give
praise and thanks to God. Or, we can
make up songs of praise and thanks.
Say “We often sing a psalm at Mass.
We sing it during the first part of Mass.”
Understanding Doctrine
Read aloud “Our Church Teaches.”
Say “As part of a parish community,
we gather each week to praise and
thank God.”
Ask “What is prayer?” (talking and
listening to God)
“What is praise?” (a type of prayer that
celebrates God’s goodness)
We Believe/Faith Words
How can we
praise and
thank God?
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Scripture Role-Playing the Scripture Story
• Invite volunteers to role-play the Scripture story.
Encourage them to show their joy as they praise and
thank God.
• Provide time for the volunteers to plan their role-play. If
possible, provide rhythm instruments for it.
• Encourage the other children to add to the role-play by
clapping, or by singing a song of praise after the play.
• Reinforce the We Believe statement.
Ask “What is your favorite song for
praising and thanking God at Mass?”
(Children will share their favorites.)
• Ask volunteers to explain the meaning
of the Faith Words in their own words.
Music in Our Liturgy
The Church has always used
music in its liturgy. In 1972 the
U.S. bishops encouraged the
Eucharistic assembly to sing (1)
acclamations, such as the Alleluia;
(2) processional songs, such as at
the entrance and at communion;
(3) responsorial psalms; and (4)
“chants of the ordinary,” such as
the Kyrie and the Creed.
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Glory to God
Discussing the Liturgy
The Photograph Invite the children
to look at the photograph on this page.
Ask “What are the children in this
picture doing?” (Answers will vary
but should reflect the children’s
understanding that these children are
praying by singing and playing music.)
The Story The words of the Gloria
give both praise and thanks to God.
Say “At Mass, we sing many songs of
praise and thanks to God. Today, we
are going to talk about a special song
called the Gloria.”
• Tell children to circle the words praise
and thanks each time they hear them
read in the Gloria.
text.
Ask “Who remembers hearing this
song at Mass?” (Children will share.)
“Could anyone hum or sing this song
for us?” (Volunteers may try.)
“During which part of the Mass do we
pray the Gloria?” (during the first part)
Say “The next time you are at Mass,
listen for the words of the Gloria.
When you sing them, remember that
you are praising and thanking God.”
In the first part of the Mass, we usually sing “Glory
to God.” This special song is called the Gloria. It is
a prayer of praise and thanks. This is how it begins.
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
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The Gloria
• ProvidethechildrenwithsomebackgroundontheGloria.
Recall the Christmas story with the shepherds in the
fields.Invitevolunteerstotellthisstory.Ifnooneincludes
wordstheangelssaid,openaBibleandreadaloudthe
storyfromLuke2:8–20.
• Before you begin, ask the children to listen for words
fromtheGloriaandtoraisetheirhandswhentheyhear
thesewords.
• Note that Luke 2:20 tells us that as the shepherds
returnedtotheirflocks,theyglorifiedandpraisedGod.
TellthechildrenthatwhentheysingorsaytheGloriaat
Mass,theyarepraisingGodastheshepherdsdid.
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Activities
1. Write your own prayer of praise.
2. Write your own prayer of thanks.
You will use these prayers in
the Prayer Celebration.
How can we
praise and
thank God
with song?
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Respond Teaching the Gloria
• TeachthechildrentheGloriasungmostoftenintheir
parish.
• Youmightinviteaparishmusicianorchoirmemberto
teachthechildrenthewordsandmusicfortheGloria.
• Usethissongintheprayercelebration.
1. Writing a Prayer of Praise
• Ask a volunteer to read aloud the
instructions. Call attention to the
beginning of this prayer of praise.
• Ask for words that describe God
(e.g., good, wonderful, loving,
forgiving). Write these words
on the chalkboard.
• Tell children to use some of these
words in their prayer. Have them
close with a sentence telling how
they want to praise God, for
example, “I want to shout for joy!”
• Provide time for the children to
complete their prayers of praise.
2. Writing a Prayer of Thanksgiving
• Ask a volunteer to read aloud the
words that begin this prayer.
• Ask the children to close their
eyes and picture some of the
things that they are thankful to
God for. List some of them on the
chalkboard to help the children
with spelling.
• Provide time for children to
complete their prayers of
thanksgiving.
The prayers of praise and thanks are to
be shared during the prayer celebration.
Child with Hearing/
Cognitive Impairment
Toincludethosewhoarehearing
impairedorcognitivelyimpaired,
encourageallchildrentoaddgesturesordancemovementstothe
Gloriaonpage60.
Forthetwoactivitiesonthispage,
have the children with special
needsdrawapicture,orpartner
with someone who can assist
them.
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A Prayer of Praise and Thanks
Preparing for Prayer
As members of our parish community, we give praise
and thanks to God. We can say and sing our prayers.
Glory to God is a prayer song of both
praise and thanksgiving. We are
encouraged to sing this song at Mass
rather than recite it. It is not included
during Advent or Lent.
• Have colored markers or crayons at
the prayer table. Ask the children, one
at a time, to approach the poster you
prepared for this chapter. Encourage
each to add colorful musical notes to
it or to add a word of praise to God.
• Then, invite volunteers to hold the
four posters from this unit and to
stand next to the prayer table.
Leader:
Heavenly God, we praise you. We give thanks
to you in song.
All (sing):
Leader:
Let us share our prayers of praise and thanks.
All (sing):
kind and forgiving.
keeping grandpa
healthy.
A Prayer of Praise
and Thanks
Leader:
Heavenly God, we give you
thanks. We praise you in song.
All (sing):
“Glory to
God . . .”
Say “These posters show how we
are God’s People, the Church. We
use songs to praise and to thank
God for the blessings in our life.”
• Have children bring the prayers they
completed on page 61 to the prayer
corner.
• Pray together. At the appropriate
time, invite volunteers to read their
prayers of praise and thanks.
• Sing “Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace to people of good will.”
Include instruments if possible to help
children with the beat.
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Take Home
Tear out the Take Home Family
Time pagesforthenextchapter.
Remind the children to work on
theseathomewiththeirparents
orguardians.
We Can Choose What Is Good
Saint Thomas Aquinas, a Dominican priest and great theologian,
proclaimed that humans always tended toward the good. But how
do we figure out what the good is? It may feel good to finish the
last of a box of candy, but others in our family might not see it as
good. We try to form a good conscience to help us identify what is
good and then try to conform our behavior to our conscience.
Being Catholic helps us understand that God gives us free
choice, and yet he is always ready to forgive us when
we choose to sin.
Pick-up Sticks Did you ever play
pick-up sticks? If so, you know that
the sticks fall and you have to pick them
up moving only the stick you are taking
away. Play pick-up sticks with your child.
Discuss how the game is like making
moral choices. You need to choose
carefully in order to succeed.
On Sunday
During the Penitential Rite,
reflect on the choices you
made during the week.
Thank God for his guidance.
On the Web
www.blestarewe.com
and the reflection
www.blestarewe.com/familytime
Saint Peter of Saint
Joseph Betancur
(1619–1667)
Peter lived as a shepherd. He
moved to the city to become a
Third Order Franciscan. In 2002,
San Pedro de San Jose Betancur
became the first canonized native
of Guatemala.
Patron Saint of: Guatemala
Feast Day: April 18
Lord, thank you for
giving us the freedom to
choose. Help us to use
this gift to make right
choices. Help us to be
caring like Saint Peter of
Saint Joseph Betancur.
Amen.
Family Time Level 2
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Cultural Connections
Saint of the Week
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Visit our Web sitefor
theTakeHomeFamily
TimepagesinPolish,
Portuguese,Spanish,and
Vietnamese.
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Reviewing the Chapter
Think about the story “King David Gives Thanks.”
Draw a line under the words that name something
King David liked to do.
mop the floor
lead people in prayer
sing and dance
run in races
write psalms
give thanks to God
• Explain to the children that these
exercises will help them remember
the content of the chapter just
completed.
• This page also serves as a review of
the Learning Focus on page 54C. We
talk and listen to God, praise and
thank God, through various forms
of prayer.
Circle the best answer.
Completing the Exercises
1. What do we call an important time when
people come together to give thanks?
psalm
prayer
ark
• Allow the children to look back at the
pages in the chapter to find answers
they cannot recall on their own.
• Be sure to discuss the answers with
your group and review concepts that
were generally misunderstood or
forgotten. Then have the children
correct any mistakes made.
2. What is a joyful type of prayer that
celebrates God’s goodness?
praise
thanksgiving sorrow
3. What is a prayer that shows gratitude
for something God has done?
praise
thanksgiving joy
Optional Testing
4. What do we call the prayers that
King David wrote?
psalms impressions
creeds
After children have completed the Unit,
you may wish to administer the Unit 1
Test from the unit tests blackline
master book for Level 2.
Projects Book
www.blestarewe.com
A
pp. 58–59
B
1
p. 59
3
p. 59
2
p. 59
4
p. 59
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Time permitting, Chapter
Review and/or Faith in
Action can be completed
during the session. Or at
home.
To reinforce concepts taught in this
unit, please refer to the projects
blackline master book for Level 2.
This session was
one of the best
pretty good
in need of improvement
What worked out best was
____________________________________
For next time I would change
____________________________________
I will be sure to prepare for
____________________________________
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Parish Ministry
A Song Leader
“Those who sing pray twice.” A song
leader, or cantor, serves the parish by
working with the music director to
arrange the music. The cantor leads the
sung prayer at weekend and Holy Day
liturgies. A parish’s music ministry may
include an adult choir, folk group, and
children’s choir in addition to a cantor.
In addition to prayer responses, singing
is a way for the whole assembly to
participate in the Mass liturgy. It
brings people together in community.
Ask children what they know about
choirs in their parish.
Explain to the children that like
parish musicians, when they sing in
cooperation with others in the assembly
they are recognizing the Catholic Social
Teaching Life and Dignity of the
Human Person.
A Song Leader We can praise God in song. When we
sing in church, we often have a music leader called
a ‘cantor.’ A cantor loves to sing praises to God.
The cantor leads us in singing holy songs.
Activity Think about holy songs you like to sing. Who
taught you these songs? Whom can you teach to sing?
Activity Circle the musical instruments
used in your parish.
1. Everyday Life Connection
• Have a volunteer read aloud the
introduction and questions.
• Encourage children to identify holy
songs they like. List them on the
chalkboard. Ask volunteers to
answer the questions.
2. Parish Connection
• Read aloud the instruction and
have children identify and circle
the musical instruments used in
the parish.
• Ask children if any of them play a
musical instrument. Perhaps they
could play a song for the group at
a future session.
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Level 2
Parish Ministry
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
• The Church emphasizes the importance of the life and
dignityofthehumanperson.InGod’sKingdomallpeople
areimportant.TheChurchcallsonallmemberstorespect
othersbyenhancingtheirlives,advocatingforjustpublic
policiesandorganizingforsaferandbettercommunities.
Sociallawsmustprotectlifefromconceptionthroughnatural
death.
• Focusonthepositivewiththechildren.Encouragethemto
joininsongwithrefrainsfromPsalm92,98,116,or126.You
mightalsoincludesongsfromBlest Are WeMusicCD,Grade
Level 1, such as “We Praise You,” and “Come All You
People.”
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Blest Are We 08 Grade 2 Parish Guide

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