This craft is designed as a keepsake to be treasured. If you have the resources, use felt and fabric glue. Otherwise, construction paper will still work well. Each beautiful banner will serve as a lasting reminder of a child’s First Holy Communion. Before sending them home, be sure to display these banners during the celebration of…
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LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to: 1. Explain that Jesus celebrated a special meal with His disciples. 2. Understand that the Eucharist is a celebration of what Jesus did at the Last Supper. 3. Discover that the Mass is a meal and a sacrifice. INTRODUCTION: The word Eucharist means “to give thanks”. When we…
LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to: Understand the story of the Last Supper Explain why we make our First Communion Write a basic prayer for Communion INTRODUCTION: First Communion is a very important and holy day for Catholic children because they are receiving, for the first time, the body and blood of Jesus Christ. […]
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LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will be able to: 1. Understand what happens during Reconciliation 2. Be able to understand why we confess our sins and say the ‘Act of Contrition’ 3. Write a basic prayer asking for forgiveness INTRODUCTION: Reconciliation is a Sacrament of Healing. We go to Reconciliation to examine our conscience and ask…
Help students understand what it means to examine your conscience with this lesson plan. 1) Students will investigate the meaning of the word “conscience” using a variety of resources, including interviews with people in the school community. 2) Students will develop their own definition of the word “conscience.” 3) Students will explain their understanding of…
To begin preparation for the Forgiveness liturgy, ask students to research quotes that refer to “forgiveness” and create a poster for each class to display. These will be given out after Communion. The Forgiveness Mass Plan also includes: Prayers and Responses Suggested Songs Bible Readings Communion Meditation Level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 Download Mass Plan: Forgiveness…
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