Information and Curriculum for Level 5 Teachers - Sadlier Links
Primary Focus for this level is The Sacraments
Prayers for this year: Mass Prayers and meanings
Service Ideas: make cards for children receiving a sacrament, visit the nursing home
Level 5 Saint for this year - Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Week 1 Parent Night - Meet and Greet
Week 2 First Semester Begins Getting to Know Each Other Lesson 1: Jesus Shares God's Life with Us. Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus shows us God's love. Jesus invites people to follow him. Jesus' disciples continue his work. Matthew 3:11, 14, 17, 9:35; 10:2-4; 13:32; 28:18-20; Mark 1:15; 8:2; Luke 4:18-19; 18:35-43 About Me Wkst Time Wkst Friends Wkst Did You Know Bingo Spider Web Game
Week 3 Lesson 2: Jesus Shares His Mission with the Church - We are joined to Jesus Christ and to one another. We proclaim the Good News of Christ by what we say and do. In the liturgy we celebrate Christ's Paschal Mystery. When we serve others we give witness to Christ. Matthew 18:20; 25:31-40; 28:19-20; John 15:4-5; Romans 12:5; Colossians 1:18 Prodigal Son parable Bartimaeus Blind Man How to Be Happy
Week 5 Lesson 4: New Life in Christ - Baptism is the foundation of Christian life. In Baptism we are freed from sin and become children of God. We are priestly, prophetic, and royal people. Because of our Baptism, we have hope of eternal life. Isaiah 4-4:1, 3; Acts of the Apostles 2:38 Effect of Prayer Video Rosary Video Pray the Rosary
Week 6 Lesson 5: The Celebration of Baptism - The Church welcomes all to be baptized. The parish community participates in the celebration of Baptism. Water is an important sign of Baptism. The baptized begin their new life as children of God. Rite of Baptism Baptism Video Water, Water Video Baptism of Jesus video
Week 7 Lesson 6: The Liturgical Year: Throughout the liturgical year we remember and celebrate the life of Christ. Psalm 90:1-2 Liturgical Year Video Liturgical Year Wkst
Week 8 (Daylight Saving Time) Lesson 8: The Coming of the Holy Spirit - On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came upon the first disciples. Laying on of hands and anointing are signs of the Holy Spirit's presence. In Confirmation we become more like Christ and are strengthened to be his witnesses. Preparation is an important part of Confirmation. Ezekiel 37:14; Act of the Apostles 1:8, 2:1-47
Week 9 Lesson 9: The Celebration of Confirmation - Confirmation leads us from Baptism to the Eucharist. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit help those who are confirmed. Confirmation calls those anointed to live out their Baptism as witnesses of Jesus Christ. John 14:26; 16:13; Galatians 5:22-23 Rite of Confirmation About Evil
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: Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life - In the Eucharist we celebrate and receive Jesus Christ. The Eucharist is memorial, a meal, and a sacrifice. We recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread. Jesus is the Bread of Life. John 6:1-14, 27, 35, 51, 55, 56; Luke 22:19-20, 24:13-35; Acts of the Apostles 2:42 Eucharist Video Eucharist Wkst Week 12 First Sunday of Advent Lesson 11: The Celebration of the Eucharist - The Introductory Rites bring us together as a community. During the Liturgy of the Word, we listen and respond to the Word of God. During the Liturgy of the Eucharist we pray the great prayer of thanksgiving and receive the Body and Blood of Christ. The Concluding Rites send us out to be the Body of Christ to others. Luke 22:15-20, The Roman Missal Lesson 13: Advent - Advent is a season of joyful expectation and preparation for the coming of the Son of God. John 4:25, 26; The Roman Missal Advent Wkst Names Jesus Ornaments Other Faiths wkst Advent wkst Passover and Mass wkst
Week 13 Second Sunday of Advent Lesson 12: Living as Prayerful People - Jesus teaches us to pray. We are called to pray daily. Sacraments are a part of the Church's prayer life. Catholics have a rich tradition of special practices and popular devotions. Psalm 121:1-6 **Monday December 11th Children's Penance Service (Levels 3 to 6 Monday and Sunday session invited) Lesson 14: Christmas - The season of Christmas is a time to rejoice in the Incarnation. Luke 2:1-14; John 1:14; Isaiah 61:10 Penance Worksheet Penance Wkst2 I Confess Video Prodigal son Posters
Week 14 Third Sunday of Advent End of First Semester Lesson 14: Christmas - The season of Christmas is a time to rejoice in the Incarnation. Luke 2:1-14; John 1:14; Isaiah 61:10 Lesson 12: Living as Prayerful People - Jesus teaches us to pray. We are called to pray daily. Sacraments are a part of the Church's prayer life. Catholics have a rich tradition of special practices and popular devotions. Psalm 121:1-6 Christmas Celebration Party Advent/Christmas wkst Pop-Up Card Mary's Prayer
Week 15 Fourth Sunday of Advent **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 Lesson 7 - Ordinary Time - Ordinary Time is a special season to learn about the life of Christ and to grow as his followers. Psalm 145:2; John 11:25-26
Week 18 **NO Class Monday January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson 10: Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life - In the Eucharist we celebrate and receive Jesus Christ. The Eucharist is memorial, a meal, and a sacrifice. We recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread. Jesus is the Bread of Life. John 6:1-14, 27, 35, 51, 55, 56; Luke 22:19-20, 24:13-35; Acts of the Apostles 2:42 Grace & Suffering St Therese Pt 1 St Therese Pt 2 Blessings Song
Week 19 Lesson 15: We Turn to God - Jesus calls us to conversion. Jesus forgives as only God can do. Jesus continues to forgive us through the Church. We are reconciled with God and the Church. Mark 2:1-12; Luke 15:11-24; John 20:21-23; Colossians 3:12-13
Week 20 Lesson 16: The Celebration of Penance and Reconciliation - The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation strengthens our relationship with God and others. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates God's forgiveness. In the Sacrament of Penance we trust in God's mercy. Together we turn our hearts and minds to God. Luke 15:1-7; Rite of Penance Change Wkst Reconciliation Video Penance wkst3 Act of Contrition
Week 21 Kid Talk, Child Abuse Prevention Lesson Lesson 17: Jesus, the Healer - Jesus heals those who are sick. Jesus' Apostles preach and heal in his name. The Church continues Jesus' healing ministry. We are called to care for those who are sick. Matthew 9:35-36; Mark 6:13; 16:18; John 4:46-53; James 5:13:15 Stethoscope Go Light Your World
Week 22 Lesson 18: The Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick - Jesus is with us when we are suffering. The Anointing of the Sick continues Jesus' saving work of healing. The Church celebrates the Anointing of the Sick. Jesus is with those who hope for eternal life. Matthew 25:40; Mark 10:13-14, 16; John 6:54; Pastoral Care of the Sick Anointing of Sick Video Lourdes Video Pope John Paul II Healing Ash Wednesday
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: Mary, Model of Discipleship - Mary is Jesus' first disciple. Mary is most blessed among women. Mary is the greatest of all the saints. The Church remembers and honors Mary. Luke 1:26-45; John 19:26, 27 Magnificat Rosary Litany of Mary
Week 25 Third Sunday of Lent Lesson 20: Lent - Lent is a season of preparation for the great celebration of Easter. Joel 2:12-13; Matthew 21:1-11 Lesson 22: Faith, Hope, and Love - We believe in God and all that the Church teaches. We trust in God and are confident in his love and care for us. We are able to love God and one another. The saints are models for living the life of virtue. Matthew 5:3-10; 22:37-39; Luke 17:5; John 13:34-35; 20-29; 1 Corinthians 13: 2-4, 13 Stations of the Cross - pt 1 Stations of the Cross - pt 2 Stations of the Cross - pt 3 Holy Week Calendar Week 26 Fourth Sunday of Lent (Daylight Saving Time) Lesson 21: Triduum - The Easter Triduum is our greatest celebration of the Paschal Mystery. John 13:1, 1 John 4:7, 9, 11; The Roman Missal **Monday March 11th Children's Penance Service (Levels 3 to 6 Monday and Sunday session invited) Lesson 27: Easter - The Easter season is a special time to rejoice over the new life we have in Christ. Mark 16:1-10; 1 Peter 5:4; James 1:12; Luke 1:41-43; The Roman Missal Serving the Church wkst Lent video More (song) NOW Cross He's Alive (video) Last Supper wkst Holy Week wkst Easter worksheet Easter Basket Week 27 Fifth Sunday of Lent Lesson 23: Called to Live as Jesus' Disciples - Jesus calls the baptized to serve him in the priesthood of the faithful. The laity share in the mission to bring the Good News of Christ to the world. Women and men in religious life serve Christ, their communities, and the whole Church. Friendships prepare us for future vocations. John 14:12-13 Easter celebration! Nicene Creed Game Bread of Life Discourse Bread of Life wkst Mass Wkst Sit, Stand, Kneel Video
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 30 Lesson 24: Matrimony: A Promise of Faithfulness and Love - Marriage was part of God's plan from the very beginning. The marriage covenant is built on Christ's love for the Church. In the Sacrament of Matrimony, a man and woman promise to always love and be true to each other. Families are very important communities. Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Genesis 1:28; 2:24; Matthew 19:6; Rite of Marriage What Is Love? Marriage in the Church Video Sacrament of Marriage Love Never Fails (song)
Week 31 Lesson 25: Holy Orders: A Promise of Service for the People of God - Jesus shares his ministry in a special way with the Apostles. Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the Church continues the Apostles' mission. Bishops, priests, and deacons serve the Church in different ways. The laying on of hands and prayer of consecration are the main parts of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Matthew 4:18-20; 9:9; Mark 6:7; Luke 6:13; 22:27; John 13:20; 20:21-22; Rites of Ordination You Are a Priest Forever Video Pentecost wkst Communion Thankfulness wkst
Class 32 Lesson 26: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic - The Church is one and holy. The Church is catholic and apostolic. The Church respects all people. The Church works for justice and peace. Luke 4:18-19; Ephesians 2:19, 20 End of Year Celebration Progress Reports, Promotional Certificates Images of Saints Video Saints are Friends