ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES These are supplemental resources being provided to enhance your child’s learning experience at home and can be used, at your discretion, in conjunction with the ELEMENTARY CCE HOME STUDY LESSON SCHEDULE textbook assignments. Also available are CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS, which list supporting videos by Lesson/Essential Question (EQ) and grade-level, corresponding to the Elementary CCE Home Study Lesson Schedule. For those videos noted below as available on the Catholic App FORMED, please check out the INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING FORMED for free. Don’t forget the Home Study Lesson Plans made available on the Alive in Christ under STUDENT & FAMILY, IN THE HOME, Home Session Plans, which can also be used to guide your learner’s lesson. Sept 21 - Bible Lesson/Inquiry Activities (i.e. What does your child ALREADY KNOW about our Catholic faith?) Essential Question (EQ): Why and how should Catholics read the Bible? Background Videos for Parent Catechists: WAYS TO READ THE BIBLE and WHY CATHOLICS USE SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION by Fr. Mike Schmitz WHY DO CATHOLICS HAVE 7 MORE BOOKS IN THEIR BIBLE? BOOKS OF THE CATHOLIC BIBLE CATHOLIC ANSWERS, DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON DIVINE REVELATION Primary Resources (posted on the Elementary CCE Home Study webpage under DOCUMENTS at https://stlaurence.org/home-study) : CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S BIBLE LEADER GUIDE
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ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
These are supplemental resources being provided to enhance your child’s learning experience at home and can be used, at your discretion, in conjunction with the ELEMENTARY CCE HOME STUDY
LESSON SCHEDULE textbook assignments.
Also available are CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS, which list supporting videos by Lesson/Essential Question (EQ) and grade-level, corresponding to the Elementary CCE Home Study Lesson Schedule. For those videos noted below as available on the Catholic App FORMED, please
check out the INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING FORMED for free.
Don’t forget the Home Study Lesson Plans made available on the Alive in Christ under STUDENT & FAMILY, IN THE HOME, Home Session Plans, which can also be used to guide your learner’s lesson.
Sept 21 - Bible Lesson/Inquiry Activities (i.e. What does your child ALREADY KNOW about our Catholic faith?)
Essential Question (EQ): Why and how should Catholics read the Bible?
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: WAYS TO READ THE BIBLE and WHY CATHOLICS USE SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION by Fr. Mike Schmitz WHY DO CATHOLICS HAVE 7 MORE BOOKS IN THEIR BIBLE? BOOKS OF THE CATHOLIC BIBLE CATHOLIC ANSWERS, DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON DIVINE REVELATION Primary Resources (posted on the Elementary CCE Home Study webpage under DOCUMENTS at https://stlaurence.org/home-study) :
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
BOOKSHELF OUTLINE OF THE BIBLE
BIBLE CHALLENGE WORKSHEETS
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: BOOKS OF THE BIBLE, LEARNING THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE, WHAT IS THE BIBLE?, NEW TESTAMENT, OLD TESTAMENT RESOURCES
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) THE BIBLE: CATHOLIC CENTRAL, FIRST FIVE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE, 10 BIBLE VERSES EVERY CATHOLIC SHOULD KNOW, INTRO TO THE BIBLE FOR CATHOLICS, HOW DID WE GET THE BIBLE?, WHY DOES THE CATHOLIC BIBLE HAVE MORE BOOKS?, CANNON OF SCRIPTURE
Activities: CATHOLIC ICING, BOOKS OF THE BIBLE GAME, BOOKS OF THE BIBLE RACE, BIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Sept 28 – Unit 1: Who is Jesus Christ? Essential Question (EQ) #1: What do we know about the life of Jesus Christ on earth?
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: WHO IS JESUS? by Bishop Robert Barron, or WHO IS JESUS? by Dynamic Catholic WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO DIE THE WAY HE DID?, THE BROTHERS OF JESUS, CHRONOLOGY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: JESUS IN THE TEMPLE LESSON PLAN , JESUS' BAPTISM LESSON PLAN, ASCENSION OF THE LORD, WHY DID JESUS COME TO EARTH?
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) THE STORY OF JESUS (6:33), GOD'S STORY: JESUS (4:05-Remember! Jesus’ ‘brothers and sisters’ were his cousins…), CHRISTMAS ACCORDING TO KIDS (3:15), JESUS SONG (w/LYRICS) (2:45), BIRTH OF JESUS (4:05), BOY JESUS LOST IN THE TEMPLE (3:23), LEGO LIFE OF CHRIST (7:03)
Activities: LIFE OF JESUS FACT CARDS, LIFE OF JESUS LAPBOOK, JESUS AS A BOY GAME, LIFE OF JESUS PRINTABLES, EASY BABY JESUS CRAFT, NAMES OF JESUS CRAFT
October 5 – Unit 1: Who is Jesus Christ? Essential Question (EQ) #2: What does Jesus Christ teach me about God?
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE FATHER LOVES EACH OF US, DOES GOD LOVE SOME PEOPLE MORE, GOD THE FATHER, BISHOP BARRON: WHAT CHRISTIANS MEAN BY GOD, WHO IS GOD?, GOD'S LOVE LETTER
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: BIBLE LESSON ON GOD'S LOVE, GOD IS LOVING LESSON PLAN, GOD'S PLAN TO SAVE US, GOD'S LOST & FOUND ACTIVITIES
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) GOD LOVES YOU SO MUCH GUIDED MEDITATION FOR CHILDREN (2:53), EVEN MORE SONG (2:58), GOD'S REMINDERS (3:58), HOW MUCH DOES GOD LOVE ME? (2:35), GOOD GOOD FATHER (w/Lyrics) (3:33)
Skits: MODERN PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON SKIT, PRODIGAL SON SKIT, THE LOST SCRIPT ABOUT THE LOST COIN
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
Object Lessons: LOST COIN OBJECT LESSON, GOD IS MY FATHER, ALL GOD'S CHILDREN HAVE SHOES, IMAGE OF THE FATHER
Picture Books: Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin (based on the lyrics to his song of the same name); A Picture of God: 3 in 1 by Joanne Marxhausen
October 12 – Unit 1: Who is Jesus Christ? Unit Review and Evaluation for Understanding
Go over any material not previously covered or that needs to be reinforced; evaluate your learner for understanding of the Unit material using Assessment Strategies.
Supplemental Resources:
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) GOD'S STORY: JESUS (4:05) , KIDS TALK ABOUT JESUS (5:52), WHO IS JESUS? (3:15), CREATION FOR KIDS: WHO IS JESUS? (4:38); JESUS & THE TRINITY (7:05); GOD, THE FATHER (2:34), THE TRINITY (2:42), WHO IS GOD , TRINITY SONG (2:06), THREE IN ONE: A PICTURE OF GOD
Games/Activities: JESUS IS OUR SAVIOR, JESUS & ME, JESUS, GOD'S SON, GOD THE FATHER, HOLY TRINITY LESSON PLAN, JESUS LOVES ME BINGO, LIFE OF JESUS JEOPARDY, BIBLE QUIZ QUESTIONS, AIC GAMES
Meditations: (Video about meditating with children – for parent catechists - MEDITATION) MEETING JESUS (play some soft music and guide the children through this meditation which you read), GOD LOVES YOU
Crafts: JESUS I AM, DANIELLE'S PLACE, JESUS LOVES ME, WE LOVE, others:
October 19 – Unit 2: How do we get to know and love Jesus Christ? Essential Question (EQ) #1: How does praying help me to know and love Jesus Christ? (Part 1)
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
BEGINNING CATHOLIC - HOW TO PRAY, WHAT IS PRAYER, TIPS FOR PRAYING, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO PRAY, POWER OF PRAYER, FIVE WAYS TO PRAY, BISHOP BARRON ON PRAYER, HOW CATHOLICS PRAY and 1ST KEY TO TEACHING CATHOLIC CHILDREN FAITH
Supplemental Resources:
Primary Resource: COMMON PRAYERS BY AGE/GRADE
Lesson Plans: CLASS PRAYER RESOURCES, THE LORD'S PRAYER, I CAN TALK TO GOD, CATHOLIC MOM (check under “Prayers”)
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) WHY DO WE PRAY? 4:56 (for older students), OBJECT LESSON ON PRAYER 4:45, COME PRAY THE ROSARY (online prayer – will lead you in a worldwide or individual rosary in full or by mysteries), LECTIO DIVINA (stop at 4:13), HOLY FATHER,TEACH US TO PRAY (2:38), WHAT IS PRAYER? (2:53), THE POWER OF PRAYER (6:04), THE NICENE CREED (1:45), THE LORD'S PRAYER (IN ARAMAIC) (the language Jesus spoke-4:20), JOURNEY TO THE HEART: CENTERING PRAYER FOR CHILDREN (6:44)
On FORMED.org: Brother Francis: Let’s Pray! A Lesson on Prayer, Cat Chat: Teach Me to Pray, Learning About Prayer
Activities/Crafts: I CAN PRAY SPINNER CRAFT, CHILD'S PRAYER JOURNAL, CATHOLIC PRAYER PUZZLES, 5 FINGER PRAYER WORKSHEET, HOW TO MAKE A ROSARY, SHOWER CURTAIN ROSARY, PRAYER WORKSHEETS, PRAYER CRAFTS, CATHOLIC ICING, PRAYER HANDS, THE LORD'S PRAYER BRACELET, CHILDREN'S PRAYER STARTERS, 20 REASONS TO PRAY GAME
Picture Books: What Happens When I Talk to God? by Stormie Omaritian or Take It To The Queen: A Tale of Hope by Josephine Nobisso
Other Resources: CATHOLIC DEVOTIONS, LECTIO DIVINA WITH KIDS, LECTIO DIVINA , LECTIO DIVINA FOR KIDS, POPE FRANCIS 5 FINGER PRAYER
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
October 26 – Unit 2: How do we get to know and love Jesus Christ?
Essential Question (EQ) #1: How does praying help me to know and love Jesus Christ? (Part 2)
************** NOTE: Mandatory Parent Enrichment Meeting and Homework Checkpoint TONIGHT @ 7pm in Marian Hall of the AMC. Don’t forget your child’s materials for review! Fall service projects are also due.
************** Background Videos for Parent Catechists: See videos from Part 1, last week, plus… WHY DO CATHOLICS PRAY THE ROSARY, 10 TIPS FOR PRAYING THE ROSARY WITH KIDS, ROSARY STEP BY STEP, THE POWER OF PRAYING THE ROSARY
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: LEARNING BY HEART COMMON PRAYERS, COMMON PRAYERS BY AGE/GRADE, FAMILY ROSARY
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) VIRTUAL ROSARY THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES, THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES, THE ROSARY IN TWO MINUTES, HOW TO USE ROSARY BEADS, ALL ABOUT THE ROSARY FOR KIDS, MYSTERY OF THE ROSARY FOR KIDS
On FORMED.org: Brother Francis: The Rosary, A Special Way to Pray
Activities/Crafts: HOW TO MAKE A ROSARY WITH KIDS, ROSARY ACTIVITIES, ROSARY CRAFTS, OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, ROSARY DECADE FUN, ROSARY CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
November 2nd – Unit 2: How do we get to know and love Jesus Christ?
Essential Question (EQ) #2: How does going to Mass help me know and love Jesus Christ? (Part 1)
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: THE HOUR THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE, THE MYSTERY OF THE MASS, ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS, WHEN GOING TO MASS FEELS LIKE GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS, WHAT IS THE HOLY EUCHARIST?, THE REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST, ST JUSTIN MARTYR ON THE ANCIENT MASS and ST JUSTIN MARTYR 1ST APOLOGY
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: THE RELIGION TEACHER, CELEBRATING THE MASS LESSON PLANS, WAYS TO TEACH ABOUT THE EUCHARIST, TEACHING ABOUT THE MASS, MASS RESPONSES
Object Lessons: TRANSUBSTANTIATION, GOD FIRST, STRONG TOGETHER
Picture Books: The Weight of a Mass, by Josephine Nobisso
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) TEACHING THE MASS (17:23), THE EUCHARIST (Older kids - 6:38), 5 REASONS TO GO TO MASS (6:58), GOING TO MASS:A PRACTICAL GUIDE (1:43), TOP 10 THINGS NOT TO DO AT MASS (2:05), THE RIGHT WAY TO ENTER A PEW AT CHURCH (2:39), WHY DO WE GENUFLECT? (3:25), 3 REASONS CATHOLICS GENUFLECT, WHAT HAPPENS AT MASS? (3:29), WHAT IS HOLY MASS? (5:21), ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS (7:37)
Activities: CATHOLIC MASS ACTIVITIES, MASS ITEM MATCHUP, CATHOLIC ICING, MASS SCAVENGER HUNT, I FOUND IT!
November 9th – Unit 2: How do we get to know and love Jesus Christ? Essential Question (EQ) #2: How does going to Mass help me know and love Jesus Christ? (Part 2)
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: See videos from Part 1, last week, plus… PARTS OF THE MASS bulletin by the USCCB or A WALK THRU THE MASS
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: ENCOUNTERING CHRIST THROUGH THE MASS, MASS RESPONSES
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) See videos from Part 1, last week
On FORMED.org: Brother Francis: The Mass, A Life Giving Prayer
Activities: See activities from Part 1, last week plus TRANSUBSTANTIATION EXERCISE (older students), HOW TO CRAFT A MASS KIT, MASS EXPLAINED CRAFTS, THE RELIGION TEACHER
November 16th – Unit 2: How do we get to know and love Jesus Christ? Essential Question (EQ) #3: How do the sacraments help me know and love Jesus Christ?
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: UNDERSTANDING THE 7 SACRAMENTS, THE ROLE OF SACRAMENTS IN SALVATION, WHAT IS A SACRAMENT?, WHY NON-CATHOLICS CAN'T RECEIVE COMMUNION and MYSTERIES OF SACRAMENTS
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans/Activities: CATHOLIC TOOLBOX, SACRAMENT MEMORY, SACRAMENTS PRAYER SERVICE, LOOK TO HIM AND BE RADIANT, SACRAMENTS MATCHING GAME, MATCHING ACTIVITY and COLORING PAGES
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS SONG, SACRAMENTS RAP and THE E-U-C-H-A-R-I-S-T SONG, SEVEN SACRAMENTS LESSON, THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS, SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION-EXPLAINED (Older), SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (younger), HOW DO I GO TO CONFESSION?
FORMED videos: o The Eucharist for Little Children (approx. 21 min.) o Brother Francis: Born into the Kingdom, The Miracle of Baptism (approx. 26 min.) o Brother Francis: The Bread of Life, Celebrating the Eucharist! (approx. 28 min.) o Brother Francis: Forgiven, The Blessings of Confession (approx. 26 min.)
Picture Books: Lego Catechism of the Seven Sacraments (by Kevin and Mary O’Neill)
November 23 – Unit 2: How do we get to know and love Jesus Christ? Unit Review and Evaluation for Understanding
Refer to the resources provided for the various lessons in this Unit.
Go over any Unit material not previously covered or that needs to be reinforced; Evaluate your learner for understanding of the Unit material using Assessment Strategies.
November 30 – Liturgical Lesson: ADVENT (PURPLE)
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: THE TRUE MEANING OF ADVENT, WHAT DID MARY DO FOR ADVENT?, REFOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS, ADVENT: MORE THAN A CHOCOLATE CALENDAR, THE SPIRITUAL LIFE AND ADVENT
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) THE LITTLE DOUGLINGS ADVENT, LITTLE DOUGLINGS EPISODE 2, LITTLE DOUGLINGS EPISODE 3 WHAT IS ADVENT?, WHAT IS ADVENT? GANGNAM STYLE, ADVENT IN 2 MINUTES, WHAT'S WHAT IN THE CHURCH: THE ADVENT WREATH, WHIRL KIDS CELEBRATE ADVENT, ST. NICHOLAS - VEGGIE TALES, LORD JESUS COME ADVENT SONG
December 7 Mandatory Parent Enrichment Meeting and Homework Checkpoint TONIGHT @ 7pm in Marian
Hall of the AMC. Don’t forget your child’s materials for review!
December 14 – Liturgical Lesson: CHRISTMAS (White)
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: CHRISTMAS IS A SEASON, BISHOP BARRON ON CHRISTMAS, THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS, WHY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, A FR MIKE CHRISTMAS, SYMBOLS OF CHRISTMAS, CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS, CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM, CHRISTMAS, A TIME FOR HOPE
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: THE RELIGION TEACHER, CATHOLIC TOOLBOX, LOYOLA PRESS GRADES 1-3, LOYOLA PRESS GRADES 4-6, MARY & JOSEPH
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document), THE NATIVITY STORY, BIRTH OF JESUS, THE FIRST CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS ACCORDING TO KIDS, THE CHRISTMAS STORY, WHAT WAS THE BIRTH OF JESUS LIKE?, LITTLE DOUGLINGS EPISODE 4
On FORMED.org: Brother Francis: Oh Holy Night, The King is Born: What Christmas is About
Activities/Games: HOLIDAY HINTS GAME, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS PARTY, JESUS BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS
Crafts: CHRIST CENTERED CHRISTMAS CRAFTS, SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CRAFTS, NATIVITY STABLE ORNAMENT, CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR CHRISTIAN KIDS, DIY CHRISTMAS CRAFTS, PAPER PLATE CHRISTMAS TREE ART, GLITTERY CHRISTMAS TREE, CHRISTMAS ANGELS, BABY JESUS CRAFTS
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
January 11 – Unit 3: How does Jesus Christ teach us to live a moral life? Essential Question (EQ) #1: How do God’s commands (rules) guide my life?
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: DID THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHANGE THE 10 COMMANDMENTS? , BISHOP BARRON ON THE 10 COMMANDMENTS, DO CATHOLICS FOLLOW ALL THOSE WEIRD OLD TESTAMENT LAWS?, TEN COMMANDMENTS CATHOLIC VS PROTESTANT, 10 COMMANDMENTS FOR DUMMIES EXODUS and DEUTERONOMY
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: THE RELIGION TEACHER, CATHOLIC TOOLBOX, HOW TO TEACH THE 10 COMMANDMENTS TO CHILDREN, CATHOLIC MOM, TEACHING TOOLS FOR THE 10 COMMANDMENTS
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document), DID THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHANGE THE 10 COMMANDMENTS?, TEN COMMANDMENTS SONG (see attached lyrics sheet), CATHOLIC 10 COMMANDMENTS HAND MOTIONS, JIMMY & THE 10 COMMANDMENTS, MY BODY REMEMBERS THE 10 COMMANDMENTS, and MOSES THE 10 COMMANDMENTS, BROTHER FRANCIS 10 COMMANDMENTS (for purchase)
Games/Object Lessons: OBJECT LESSON, COMMANDMENT ORDERING GAME (would need to be adapted to Catholic ordering), 10 COMMANDMENTS GAMES, COME ON UP MOSES GAME (also needs Catholic adaptation and can only be played in the classroom), 10 COMMANDMENTS DICE GAME (this can be adapted to the Catholic ordering, using the gestures in the ‘Hand Motions’ video below), 10 COMMANDMENTS RACE (again, must be adapted to the Catholic ordering), CROSSWORD PUZZLE, 10 COMMANDMENTS BINGO
Crafts: 10 COMMANDMENT TABLETS, CATHOLIC LAP BOOK (Shower of Roses), 10 COMMANDMENTS ACTIVITY, CATHOLIC 10 COMMANDMENTS MINI BOOK, 10 COMMANDMENTS PRINTABLES, MOSES AND THE 10 COMMANDMENTS
(needs to be adapted to Catholic ordering)
January 18 – Unit 3: How does Jesus Christ teach us to live a moral life?
Essential Question (EQ) #2: Why and how does Jesus Christ want me to make good choices?
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: RIGHTLY FORMED CONSCIENCE, BISHOP BARRON ON CONSCIENCE & MORALITY, DO I HAVE A GOOD CONSCIENCE?, DECISION MAKING 101, 4 HELPFUL RULES FOR DISCERNMENT, WHAT DOES GOD WANT ME TO DO?, THE VIRTUES, THE SEVEN HEAVENLY VIRTUES OF CHRISTIANITY, LIVING A VIRTUOUS LIFE IN TODAY'S WORLD, UNDERSTANDING AND LIVING THE VIRTUES
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: STEPS TO GOOD CHOICES, HELPING CHILDREN MAKE WISE CHOICES, THE GOLDEN RULE, JESUS AND THE GOLDEN RULE, THE BEATITUDES, VIRTUES, TEACHING THE BEATITUDES
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) GODLY WISDOM (4:40), THINK BEFORE YOU JUMP: MAKING GOOD CHOICES (3:02), PEER PRESSURE: MAKING WISE CHOICES (3:17), THE CHOICE IS YOURS (4:19), THE VIRTUES FOR KIDS (2:15), FORMATION OF CONSCIENCE (older kids 6:53), WHAT ARE VIRTUES? (older kids)
On FORMED: Jesus Stories: Wiseman and the Fool (11 min), Jesus Stories: The Good Samaritan (10 min.), Mother Theresa: Seeing the Face of Jesus (35 min.)
Games/Activities: WWJD? , GOLDEN RULE FILE FOLDER GAME, MORTAL VS. VENIAL SIN, FOLLOW ME , MAKING GOOD DECISIONS CROSSWORD (older kids), GOOD CHOICE ACTIVITIES, CORPORAL AND SPIRITUAL WORKS, LET'S MAKE A DEAL, MAKING GOOD CHOICES
Picture Books: WWJD for Kidz by Mary Hollingsworth, What Should Danny Do? By Ganit & Adir Levy, Words to Love By by Rick Warren, Green Street Park by the USCCB and Drop by Drop by the USCCB
January 25 – Unit 3: How does Jesus Christ teach us to live a moral life?
Essential Question (EQ) #3: Why and how does Jesus Christ expect me to love and respect myself and others? (Part 1)
Circle of Grace Lessons Background Information for Parent Catechists: CIRCLE OF GRACE PARENT PACKET, MY ONLINE CIRCLE OF GRACE
Lesson Plans: 1st GRADE CIRCLE OF GRACE 2nd GRADE CIRCLE OF GRACE 3rd GRADE CIRCLE OF GRACE 4th GRADE CIRCLE OF GRACE 5th GRADE CIRCLE OF GRACE plus 5th GRADE COG ACTIVITY EXPLANATION
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
Supplemental Resources:
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document), CIRCLE OF GRACE MEDITATION, THIS IS HOLY GROUND, CIRCLE OF GRACE SLIDE SHOW, 4th GRADE COG SLIDE SHOW, INTERNET SAFETY CAUGHT IN THE WEB (4th & 5th Grade), WHO DO YOU SHARE YOUR DETAILS WITH?
February 1 – Unit 3: How does Jesus Christ teach us to live a moral life? Essential Question (EQ) #3: Why and how does Jesus Christ expect me to love and respect myself and
others? (Part 2)
Circle of Grace Lessons, continued (Grades 1 through 3) Dignity of Human Person Lessons (Grades 4 & 5)
Background Information for Parent Catechists: CIRCLE OF GRACE PARENT PACKET, MY ONLINE CIRCLE OF GRACE
Lesson Plans: 1st GRADE CIRCLE OF GRACE 2nd GRADE CIRCLE OF GRACE 3rd GRADE CIRCLE OF GRACE 4TH GRADE DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE LESSON PLAN 5th GRADE DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE LESSON PLAN
Supplemental Resources:
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) LIFE IS SACRED: MARCH FOR LIFE, CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING, DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE, HORTON HEARS A WHO READ OUTLOUD, I'M NOT JUST A SCRIBBLE AUDIO BOOK,
RIGHT TO LIFE VIDEO (5th grade)
February 8 – Unit 3: How does Jesus Christ teach us to live a moral life? Unit Review and Evaluation for Understanding
Go over any material not previously covered or needs to be reinforced; evaluate the learner for understanding of the Unit material using Assessment Strategies.
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: See videos from prior weeks in Unit 3, plus… EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE
Supplemental Resources (by Unit 3 subject):
Ten Commandments: THE RELIGION TEACHER, CATHOLIC TOOLBOX
Catholic Social Teaching: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING, CRS LESSON PLANS, CST HANDOUT, SOCIAL JUSTICE, CST ACTIVITIES
Virtues: CATHOLIC TOOLBOX, HOW RUDE! GAME, CATHOLIC KIDS, THE VIRTUES (Video)
Respect Life: PROLIFE ACTIVITIES, CRAFTS, LIFE IS SACRED
On FORMED: The Value of Life (23 min.), Angel in the Waters (9:29 min.)
Picture Books: Green Street Park by the USCCB and Drop by Drop by the USCCB, I’m Not Just a Scribble by Diane Alber, Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss, You are Special by Max Lucado,
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
Angel in the Waters by Regina Doman, Before I Was Me by Frank Fraser, When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner, God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren
February 15
Mandatory Parent Enrichment Meeting and Homework Checkpoint TONIGHT @ 7pm in Marian Hall of the AMC. Don’t forget your child’s materials for review! Lenten service projects due.
February 23 – Liturgical Lesson: LENT (PURPLE)
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LENT?, LENT: WHY DO WE PRAY, FAST & GIVE ALMS?, THE BIBLICAL ROOTS OF ASH WEDNESDAY, LENT: CATHOLIC CENTRAL, THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ASH WEDNESDAY, PREPARING FOR LENT and FOUR REASONS FOR FASTING by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: CATECHISTS JOURNEY LENTEN ACTIVITIES, CATHOLIC TOOLBOX, ENGAGING FAITH, CATHOLIC MOM, CRS RICE BOWL, MAKING LENT MORE MEANINGFUL, THE RELIGION TEACHER
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) THE LENT SONG, LENT (4:56), LENT IN 3 MINUTES, WHAT IS LENT? (1:59), WHY CATHOLICS GIVE UP MEAT (7:09), ABCs OF LENT (6:57)
On FORMED.org: Brother Francis: Let’s Learn About Lent
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
March 1 – Unit 4: How are we called to be missionary disciples of Jesus Christ?
Essential Question (EQ) #1: Why and how am I called to follow Jesus Christ?
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: POPE FRANCIS, WHAT IS A MISSIONARY DISCIPLE? and MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP: A DISCIPLESHIP THAT REACHES OUT
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: MAKING DISCIPLES, WHEN GOD CALLS YOUR NAME, CALLED BY NAME, GOD'S CALL (can be adapted for younger kids), CALL OF ABRAHAM, GOD CALLS SAMUEL, JESUS PICKS HIS DISCIPLES, COME AND SEE
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) JESUS CALLS THE DISCIPLES, OBJECT LESSON ON FOLLOWING JESUS; WHY SHOULD I FOLLOW JESUS?, I'LL FOLLOW JESUS DANCE, I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS, EVERY MOVE I MAKE
Activities/Crafts: FISHERS OF MEN CRAFTS, WHEN GOD CALLS YOUR NAME GAMES, I CAN TALK TO GOD CRAFT, SPEAK LORD, I'M LISTENING, FISHERS OF MEN TACKLE BOX, MAGNET FISHING GAME CRAFT, GOD CALLS SAMUEL, SAMUEL LISTENS TO GOD, FISHERS OF MEN BIBLE CRAFT, PAPER PLATE LISTENING EARS
March 8 – Vocations Lesson & Activities
Background Videos and resources for Parent Catechists: PATHS OF LOVE , VOCATIONS, VOCATIONS ARTICLES
Student Assignment: On the VOCATIONS LESSONS document, the grade-level lessons may be found as follows:
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) VOCATIONS FOR KIDS, A DAY IN MY LIFE, DISCERNING GOD'S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE, FISHERS OF MEN, I WILL FOLLOW, FROM PRO SOCCER TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Activities/Crafts: VOCATIONS & THE TRINITY, VESTMENTS, LOOK TO HIM & BE RADIANT PART 1 LOOK TO HIM & BE RADIANT PART 2
March 15 – Spring Break (No Assignments)
March 22 & April 5 – Liturgical Lessons (Holy Week & Easter)
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: THE ROLE OF HOPE IN HOLY WEEK, PRAYING THRU HOLY WEEK and GOOD FRIDAY: THE MEANING OF THE CROSS
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: THE WAY OF LIGHT STORY BAG, CATHOLIC TOOLBOX (includes Holy Week games and activities), CATECHIST CAFE
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) : LEGO STATIONS OF THE CROSS, THE EMPTY TOMB, THE STORY OF EASTER, OUR EASTER STORY
At FORMED.org (follow instructions to set up free access, noting membership at St. Laurence): Brother Francis: He is Risen! The Power of the Resurrection
Games/Activities: EASTER STORY COOKIES, HOLY WEEK FILE FOLDER GAME, HOLY WEEK, BIBLICAL TIMELINE, EASTER SKITS, STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Crafts: THE GOSPEL IN AN EGGSHELL or RESURRECTION EGGS, CATHOLIC ICING, HOW I FORGIVE, CLAY FOOTPRINTS, HOLY WEEK CRAFTS, CATHOLIC MOM, STATIONS OF THE CROSS EGGS, RESURRECTION GARDEN, KIDS RESURRECTION GARDEN, DIY DOLLAR TREE RESURRECTION GARDEN, DIY STATIONS OF THE CROSS, TRIDUUM PLATE CRAFT, CLOTHES PIN CRUCIFIX, EASTER CRAFTS, HOLY WEEK IN HANDPRINTS
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
March 29 – Holy Week (No Assignments)
April 12 – Unit 4: How are we called to be missionary disciples of Jesus Christ?
Essential Question (EQ) #2: How do I follow Jesus Christ?
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: CLONES OF JESUS
Supplemental Resources:
Lesson Plans: SERMON ON MOUNT, BEATITUDES, LIVING THE VIRTUES , CATHOLIC TOOLBOX VIRTUES, DISCIPLES SHARING ABOUT JESUS, FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS
Videos: (Plus many others on the CCE HOME STUDY LESSON PLANNING VIDEO LINKS document) CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE BEATITUDES (3:56), MATTHEW 5 (3:06), MEMORIZE THE BEATITUDES (4:39), THE VIRTUES (2:15)
At FORMED.org (follow instructions to set up free access, noting membership at St. Laurence): Cat. Chat: Building the Kingdom, Learning About the Saints; Brother Francis: The Saints, Our Heavenly Friends; The Saints and Heroes Collection (children’s videos on many of the Saints) and Mother Teresa: Seeing the Face of Jesus
Activities: RELIGION TEACHER, CATHOLIC EDUCATORS, BEATITUDES GAMES & ACTIVITIES, JESUS HELP ME TO BE VIRTUOUS
ST. LAURENCE ELEMENTARY HOME STUDY CCE LESSON RESOURCES
BEATITUDES FOR KIDS
April 19 – Unit 4: How are we called to become missionary disciples of Jesus Christ?
Unit Review and Evaluation for Understanding
NOTE: FINAL Mandatory Parent Enrichment Meeting and Homework Checkpoint TONIGHT @ 7pm in Marian Hall of the AMC. Don’t forget your child’s materials for review and be sure to bring all any and all outstanding make-up work!
Go over any material not previously covered or that needs to be reinforced; evaluate your learner for understanding of the Unit material using Assessment Strategies.
Optional – May Crowning
Background Videos for Parent Catechists: MOTHER MARY FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, HOW TO DO A MAY CROWNING AT HOME WITH KIDS, HOW TO USE ROSARY BEADS, HOW TO PLAN A MAY CROWNING FOR KIDS
Supplemental Resources:
Videos: NOTRE DAME MARIAN PROCESSION AND MAY CROWNING, JOYFUL MYSTERIES ROSARY
At FORMED.org (follow instructions to set up free access, noting membership at St. Laurence): Brother Francis: The Rosary, A Special Way to Pray; Cat. Chat: Celebrating Mary, Learning About Our Blessed Mother
Crafts/Activities: GET INSPIRED TO MAKE A MARIAN GARDEN, CATHOLIC ICING, HONOR MARY, HOW TO MAKE A ROSARY WITH KIDS, MARY CRAFTS FOR KIDS, CRAFTS FOR MARY, IDEAS TO HONOR MARY
