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Grade 2
First Reconciliation/First Communion Preparation The
teams will use a variety of resources to structure
this year of preparation including but not limited to:
Catholic Parent Know How (Our
Sunday Visitor) First Reconciliation, First Communion.
St. Joseph Picture books
Confession, Holy Mass
Gathering Together Ignatius
Press A resource for parents/catechist retreats,
activities
Faith
Statements for Grade 2
Unit 1: Jesus Christ is With Us Always
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
6:The Church Year The Church year helps us to follow
Jesus.
Chapter
7:Ordinary Time In Ordinary Time, we celebrate Jesus
Christ and learn to follow him.
Unit 2: Jesus Calls Us to Penance and
Reconciliation
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
12:We Celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness We ask for
God's forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation.
We celebrate God's forgiveness in the sacrament of
Reconciliation. We celebrate the sacrament of
Reconciliation with our parish community. Jesus wants
us to forgive others.
Chapter
13:Advent Advent is a season of waiting and preparing.
Chapter
14:Christmas Christmas is a season to give glory to
God.
Unit 3: Jesus Gives Himself in the
Eucharist
Chapter
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.
Chapter
16:We Gather for the Celebration of the Eucharist We
are united with 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.
Chapter
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 general
intercessions.
Chapter
18:We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist We bring
forward the gifts of bread and wine. The eucharistic
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
20:Lent Lent is a season of preparing.
Chapter
21:The Three Days The Three Days celebrate the death
and Resurrection of Jesus.
Unit 4: We Live Our Catholic Faith
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
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.
Chapter
27:Easter Easter is a season to celebrate the
Resurrection of Jesus.
Chapter
28:Sharing Faith in Class and at Home
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