PreK
Provided here are the necessary elements for the lessons for this grade, presented in an ordering that assumes a start time for the school year of August/September. If your circumstances are different, you will need to adjust the sequence relative to the liturgical year accordingly.
This compilation of lessons offers the children concrete, practical ways to be safe, kind, and prayerful in their learning environment. A quiet, tranquil environment will support the children to develop concentration and listen for the voice of God speaking into their hearts.
Teacher's Aims:
- To introduce the children to the Prayer Table as a place of prayer and enjoying the company of God and each other
- To identify the various articles on the Prayer Table
You will begin the presentation with a pilgrimage to the church or chapel as an experience of prayer for the children, an opportunity to practice cooperating as a micro-community of faith, and an occasion to learn key furnishings in the church that are used in the liturgy and sacraments.
This practice of silence creates the condition for us to hear the “still, small voice of God” (1 Kings 19:12) speaking to our hearts.
The Sign of the Cross reminds us that we belong to God and it helps us to trust God when we feel weak or troubled.
This lesson aims to familiarize the children with items used in the celebration of the Mass.
This lesson aims to show children how to fill the cruets with wine and water; as well as to prompt them to ponder about the preparations that people make to celebrate Mass.
Teacher's Aims:
- To proclaim the story of the Angel Gabriel’s annunciation to Mary that God desires her to become the mother of His Son.
- To lift up the first part of the “Hail Mary” prayer.
Just as the mixed water and wine are inseparable, humanity and divinity are fully united in Jesus.
What amazing meeting happened at the Visitation?
The Holy Spirit filled Elizabeth who was pregnant with John, so they miraculously recognize Jesus' presence in Mary's womb.
Who is the Good Shepherd?
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves us, His sheep.
What does the Good Shepherd do?
He calls His sheep by name.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
God takes care of me, I can trust Him for all my needs.
This lesson aims to introduce the liturgical season of Lent as a time in which we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection.
At the Last Supper, Jesus said the words that had never been spoken before: "Take, this is My Body. . . This is My Blood. . ."
Jesus is the Light of the World. Do we let the light of Christ we received at Baptism shine brightly, or do we hide it?
