Information and Curriculum for Level 2 Teachers Primary focus for the year is Penance
Prayers for this year: Our Father, Hail Mary, Act of Contrition , Sacramentals
Level 2 Saint for this year - Saint Therese of Lisieux
Week 1 Parent Night - Meet and Greet
Week 2 First Semester Begins Getting to Know Each Other Lesson 1: Jesus is the Son of God. God the Father sent his Son, Jesus, to be with us. Jesus is human like us. Jesus did things only God can do. Jesus, the Son of God, taught us about God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. Matthew 8:14-15 Various Ice Breakers
Week 3 Lesson 2: Jesus Christ Gives Us the Church. Jesus gathered many followers to be his disciples. Jesus died and rose to new life. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps the Church to grow. Matthew 4:18-22; 28:1-5 Acts of the Apostles 2:1-4 Holy Family wkst
Week 4 Lesson 3: We Celebrate God's Love. We Belong to the Catholic Church. Catholics celebrate God's love by praying and worshiping. Our Church celebrates with seven special signs called sacraments. Jesus is present with us in the Sacraments. Psalm 100:1-5 St Francis Our God Is A Great ... Week 5 Lesson 4: We Celebrate Baptism. At Baptism we become children of God and members of the Church. At Baptism we receive grace, a share in God's life. We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with special words and actions. We can show that we are children of God by what we say and do. Baptism wkst Holy Water Bottle project
Week 6 Lesson 5: We Celebrate Confirmation. We celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation seals us with the Gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthens us. We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with special words and actions. The Holy Spirit helps baptized Catholics and confirmed Catholics. Pentecost wkst
Week 8 (Daylight Saving Time) Lesson 8: We Learn About God's Love. The Bible is the book of God's Word. The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible. The New Testament is the second part of the Bible. Jesus wants us to listen to his teachings. Isaiah 48:17; 2 Samuel 7:22; Luke 4:42-43; Matthew 7:24-27 Bible wkst New Beginning Wkst
Week 9 Lesson 9: God Gives Us Laws. Jesus taught us the Great Commandment. The Ten Commandments help us to live as God's children. God wants us to show him our love and respect. God wants us to show that we love others as we love ourselves. Psalm 119:64; Matthew 22:35-39 Rules wkst Golden Rule Beatitudes
Week 10 ** NO Class Sunday November 19 - Thanksgiving Season ** NO Class Monday November 20 - Thanksgiving Season
Week 11 ** NO Class Sunday November 26 - Thanksgiving Season Lesson 10: We Follow God's Laws. Jesus wants us to follow the commandments. God gives each person free will. Friendship with God is hurt by sin. Jesus taught us about God's forgiveness. John 15:9-10; Luke 15:11-24 Sin Worksheet Sheep craft Zacchaeus Zacchaeus Storyboard First Penance Video
Week 12 First Sunday of Advent Lesson 11: We Prepare for the Sacrament of Forgiveness. Jesus invites us to celebrate God's forgiveness. Jesus shares God's forgiveness and peace in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. We examine our conscience. We tell God we are sorry for our sins. Luke 15:4-6 Lesson 13: Advent - Advent is a season of waiting and preparing. Isaiah 9:1 Advent Wkst Advent Calendar
Week 13 Second Sunday of Advent Lesson 12: We Celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness. We ask for God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance. We celebrate God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance. We celebrate the Sacrament of Penance with our parish community. Jesus wants us to forgive others. Matthew 18:21-23; Rite of Penance **Monday December 11th Children's Penance Service (Levels 3 to 6 Monday and Sunday session invited) Lesson 14: Christmas - Christmas is a season to give glory to God. Luke 2:1-20 What is Forgiveness Lesson Mary Did You Know? Ornament Dough Christmas Play
Week 14 Third Sunday of Advent End of First Semester Lesson 14: Christmas - Christmas is a season to give glory to God. Luke 2:1-20 Lesson 12: We Celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness. We ask for God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance. We celebrate God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance. We celebrate the Sacrament of Penance with our parish community. Jesus wants us to forgive others. Matthew 18:21-23; Rite of Penance Drummer Boy (song) I Got Jesus (song) Draw Baby Jesus Nativity video Pop Up Nativity Card Week 15 **NO Class Sunday, December 24 - Christmas Season **NO Class Monday, December 25 - Christmas Season
Week 16 **NO Class Sunday, December 31 - Christmas Season **NO Class Monday, January 1 - Christmas Season
Week 17 Second Semester begins (Progress Reports) Lesson 7: Ordinary Time - In Ordinary Time we celebrate Jesus Christ and learn to follow him. Psalm 145:2, Matthew 6:9; 19:14
Week 18 **NO Class Monday January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson 10: We Follow God's Laws. Jesus wants us to follow the commandments. God gives each person free will. Friendship with God is hurt by sin. Jesus taught us about God's forgiveness. John 15:9-10; Luke 15:11-24 Zacchaeus Zacchaeus Storyboard First Penance Video Sin Worksheet Sheep craft
Week 19 Lesson 15: Jesus Gives Us the Eucharist. Jesus brings us life. Jesus celebrated a special meal with his disciples. In the Eucharist we remember and celebrate what Jesus did at the Last Supper. The Mass is a meal and a sacrifice. John 6:2-14, 51; Mark 14:22-24, Luke 22:19 Eucharist wkst
Week 20 Lesson 16: We Gather for the Celebration of the Eucharist. We are united to Jesus Christ and to one another. The Church celebrates the Mass. The parish gathers for the celebration of Mass. When Mass begins, we praise God and ask for his forgiveness. Matthew 18:20; John 15:5; The Roman Missal Mass Wkst Penitential Rite Game
Week 21 Kid Talk, Child Abuse Prevention Lesson Lesson 17: We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Word. We listen to God's Word during the Liturgy of the Word. We listen and respond to readings from the Old Testament and the New Testament. We listen as the Gospel is proclaimed. Together we pray the Creed and the Prayer of the Faithful. Luke 8:1; The Roman Missal
Week 22 Lesson 18: We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We bring forward the gifts of bread and wine. The Eucharist Prayer is the great prayer of thanks and praise. We pray the Our Father and ask God for forgiveness and peace. We receive Jesus Christ in Holy Communion. John 14:27; The Roman Missal Valentine's Day craft Our Father Forgiveness wkst
Wednesday February 14 Ash Wednesday
Week 23 First Sunday of Lent **NO Class Sunday February 18 **NO Class Monday February 19 - Presidents' Day
Week 24 Second Sunday of Lent Lesson 19: We Go in Peace to Share God's Love. We are sent to share God's love with others. Jesus is present in the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus is with the Church as we share God's love. Jesus is with us as we share his peace with others. Cross Craft Lent Calendar Lent wkst Fish Mobile Act of Contrition Game Loaves and Fishes
Week 25 Third Sunday of Lent Lesson 20: Lent - Lent is a season of preparing. Luke 15:8-10 Lesson 22: God Calls us to Love and Serve. We are called by God. Married people and single people are called by God. Priests are called by God. Religious sisters and brothers are called by God. Isaiah 43:1 We are Different Lent wkst Sins on the Cross activity Priest coloring Week 26 Fourth Sunday of Lent (Daylight Saving Time) **Monday, March 11th - Children's Penance Service (Levels 3 to 6 Monday and Sunday session invited) Lesson 21: The Three Days. The Three Days celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. Galatians 3:26-28 Lesson 27:Easter - Easter is a season to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Luke 24:1-9 Last Supper Activity Easter activities
Week 27 Fifth Sunday of Lent Lesson 23: The Church Lives Today. Catholics belong to parish communities. Bishops lead and serve the Church. The pope is the leader of the Church. The Church is in every part of the world. Philippians 4:4-5 Easter celebration! Pentecost Week 28 Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm Sunday **NO Class - Easter Season **NO Class - Easter Season
March 28th Holy Thursday March 29th Good Friday March 30th Holy Saturday
Week 29 **NO Class - Easter Season **NO Class - Easter Season
Week 30th Lesson 24: We Pray. Prayer keeps us close to God. Jesus prayed to God his Father. Jesus teaches us to pray. We pray as Jesus did. Luke 11:1 Skills Worksheet Week 31 Lesson 25: We Honor Mary and the Saints. The Church honors the saints. The Church honors Mary. We honor Mary with special prayers. We honor Mary on special days. Luke 1:28-30, 38-42
Class 32 Lesson 26: We Show Love and Respect. We live in God's love. Jesus taught us to love others. We love and respect others. We respect God's creation. 1 Corinthians 13:4, 8, 13; John 13:34-35 End of Year Celebration Progress Reports, Promotional Certificates Creation Wkst St. Francis