The Second Grade Curriculum is devoted entirely to the preparation and celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Parents are required to be actively involved in every aspect of the child's progress. A mini-retreat is also part of this year's experience.
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Basic Concepts Church Celebration of Sacrament Baptism Reconciliation: Rite of Reconciliation Choices, Forgiveness Sorrow/Contrition Eucharist: Liturgy of Word Liturgy of Eucharist Communion Advent Christmas Saints Lent Holy Week Easter |
Prayers to be Memorized (Kinds of Prayer - Family, Spontaneous, Quiet, Prayer of Catholic Heritage) Sign of Cross The Lord's Prayer Hail Mary Glory Be to the Father Prayer of Sorrow Grace before and after Meals Morning Prayer Evening Prayer |
Worship Celebrating Mass Celebrating Reconciliation |
Sept. - Oct. - Unit I - Our Church Celebrates Sacrament Church, Community, Celebration, Baptism, Gift of New Life
Oct. - Nov. - Unit II - Our Church Celebrates Reconciliation Choices, Forgiveness, Sorrow/Contrition, Reconciliation, Rite of Reconciliation, Celebration of Reconciliation
Dec. - Advent, Christmas, Saints, Prayer
Jan. - Unit III - Our Church Gathers for Mass Liturgy of the Word, God's Word in Scripture, Prayer for Others
Feb. - Unit IV - Our Church Celebrates the Eucharist Liturgy of the Eucharist, Prayer of Thanks, Communion
Mar. - Apr. - Unit V - The Eucharist Is Jesus with Us.Eucharist is a sacrament of unity and peace; of love and service. The Presence of Jesus; Resurrection, Lent, Holy Week, Easter. Practice for Celebration of First Communion
May - Celebration of First Eucharist
Special Note: Prayer is an aspect of each lesson.
Saints & Other Holy People
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St. Peter Claver St. Clare St. Anthony of Egypt Sts. Joachim & Ann |
St. Jerome St. Elizabeth of Hungry St. Bernadette |
St. Francis St. John the Apostle St. Joseph |
Unit Tests and Activity sheets are available!
1. Work with child on required prayers.
2. Attend Mass with your child each Sunday.
3. Attend all parent meetings in preparation for First Reconciliation and Communion.
4. If class is missed, contact Religious Ed Office for materials.
5. Volunteer for some kind of involvement in the Religious Ed Program.