As always, we started off around our prayer table. We always begin with the sign of the cross and Ms. Stephanie leads us in prayer, thanking God for all that we have and asking prayers for those not as fortunate as we are.
After that we get a chance to ask for prayers for those in our lives who need prayer. This week we started all responding, "Lord hear our prayer" after each person's prayer request. We are learning the power of prayer and we are all getting much more comfortable adding to our prayers.
You are encouraged to continue this at home. Any time can be prayer time! Many families make meal times and bedtime special prayer times. It is important to always thank God for what we have in our lives as well as to think about what in our lives or others' lives needs extra help. In Matthew 18:20, the Bible says, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." Anytime your family is gathered together, whether a family of 2 or 4, this is a great time for prayer.
Around our prayer table
In Chapter 11 we talked about our conscience. We talked about it being a little voice inside our heads that helps us decide between right and wrong. We also discussed times in our life that we heard that voice in our head and had to use it to help us make a choice.
We heard the parable of the Lost Sheep:
“Then Jesus told them this parable: ‘Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.” I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent’” (Luke 15:3-7).
We cut out pictures from the story and used them to retell the story in small groups. Then one person from each group stood up to share the story with the class.
At home: Have your child use those pictures to share with you the story of the lost sheep and ask him or her what that means about God forgiving us.
After that we all held hands as one of us did a reading.
Reminders:
We are about half way through the year. Absences are counted each week and no more than 4 absences are allowed out of out the 16 sessions.
Homework:
Chapter 11 Chapter Review (3 pages)
Chapter 16 Chapter Review (3 pages)
In my Parish drawing-draw a picture of something that happens inside the church that we talked about in these two chapters
*Chapter Reviews-There are 3 pages, but they go quickly. The first page is questions, the second is an activity, and the third is to share with family.
**First Communion Prep**
You should be half way through your preparation books. These are intended to be done as a family. The purple book is preparation for Reconciliation and the blue is reparation for First Eucharist. You can do the purple first and then the blue or switch back and forth between them. If you did the blue first, that is OK, but make sure the Reconciliation preparation is completed before the First Reconciliation Mass. Both of these books must be completed to receive these sacraments.
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