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KINDERGARTEN CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2015-2016

Sept. 8th Catechist Meeting Only For Grades 6 through 8 (7:00-9:00pm) Sept. 10th Catechist Meeting Only (7:30-9:00pm) Sept. 20th Catechetical Sunday (details to follow) Sept. 29th Introductory Class, Opening Lesson 1: “God is our Father” Please note: There will be a possible fire drill during the month of October. We cannot announce ahead of time when exactly it will be, but we are required to have one at least once during the year.

Oct. 6th Lesson 2: “Jesus is Our Friend” (note shortened class time) **Beginning of year Activity, Prayer Service & Blessing (4:40-5:05pm – all grades in GYM/Church)

All grades will meet in the gym for an opening activity. Instructions will be given that afternoon. Then will have an opening prayer service, a special blessing for the catechists and a blessing for the children.

Oct. 13th Lesson 3: “The Holy Spirit Helps Us” Oct. 20th Lesson 4: “God Talks to Us” Oct. 27st Lesson 20: “We Celebrate the Saints” **All Saints Day Prayer Service (Grades K - 5; 4:50-5:05pm in GYM/Church) Nov.3rd NO CLASS, Election Day Nov. 10th NO AFTERNOON CLASS – Special FAMILY Presentation 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dinner included) Guest Presenter Colleen Kelly Rayner Has been in ministry in the Archdiocese of Newark for over 20 years. Her dynamic presentation style and unique approach inspires people of all ages. Colleen will offer many laughs and a great deal of wisdom. We will also have the opportunity to review how our middle school program will work this year and parents will be able to meet the catechists.

Nov.14th (Saturday) Catechetical Convocation Nov. 17th (Prep for Mass) and possibly Lesson 12: “What Happens at Mass?"

Mass worksheets in classroom (See attached…LAST PAGES OF LESSON PLANS.)

**Review missal (Grades K-5, 4:30-5:05pm in GYM) Missals will be distributed this week. They will be printed with the actual readings and music for the Mass on 11/24.

Nov. 24th Celebration of Mass in Church (Grades K-5, Dismissal at 5:30pm) Dec. 1st Lesson 5: “We Pray to God” AND Lesson 21: “Getting Ready for Jesus”

(note shortened class time) **1st Week of Advent – Prayer service (4:50-5:05pm in gym/church) Dec. 8th **2nd Week of Advent Lesson 6: “God Protects Us” Dec.15th Lesson 7: “Jesus Tells Stories” and Lesson 22: “All Creation Welcomes Jesus" **3rd Week of Advent The older grades will go to church for ADVENT RECONCILIATION. Dec. 22nd **Christmas prayer service and presentation

**Activity & celebration in the cafeteria (No lesson plan needed.) Dec. 29th NO CLASS, Christmas Break

Grade K: page 2 Jan. 5th Catechist Meeting (3:50-5:30) Jan. 7th Catechist Appreciation Dinner 6:30PM (Details to be announcements) Jan. 12th Lesson 8: “Listening to Jesus" and Lesson 23: “Gifts for Baby Jesus” Jan. 19th Lesson 9: “Welcome to God’s Family" Jan.23rd (Saturday) Catechist Formation Day – Details to follow Jan. 26th Lesson 10: “My Parish" Feb. 2nd Lesson 11: “Special Leaders in the Church" Feb. 9th Lesson 13: “Family Celebrations" AND Introduction to Lent (note shortened class Time) Ash Wednesday prayer service (Gr. K – 5 in CHURCH) Feb. 10th Ash Wednesday Feb.16th NO CLASS, Winter Break Feb.23rd Lesson 14: “We Pray, “Glory to God!" Mar. 1st Lesson 15: “Everyone Has Rules" **Older Children are going to LENT RECONCILIATION in Church. Mar. 8th Lesson 16: “God Blesses Us" *Reconciliation Make – up day for those who were absent last week. Mar. 15th Lesson 18: “God Forgives" and Lesson 24: “Jesus is Welcomed" Mar. 22nd Lesson 25: “Jesus Dies", *** (note shortened class time) **Holy Week Prayer Service: Grades K-5 (4:40-5:05pm in the GYM) Mar. 29th NO CLASS, Easter Break Apr. 5th Lesson 26: “Jesus is Alive"

**Easter Prayer Service: Grades K-5 (4:50-5:10pm in the CHURCH) Apr. 12th NO CLASS, Spring Break April 19th Lesson 17: “Showing Kindness" April 26th Lesson 27: “I Am Always With You" May 3rd Lesson 28: “The Spirit of Love" May 10th **End of year activities in the CAFETERIA

**Prayer service in Church (No lesson plan needed)

May 17th Catechist Meeting (3:50-5:30pm) Possible PRESENTATIONS:

Catholic Relief Services – Lenten Speaker

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FIRST GRADE CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2015-2016

Sept. 8th Catechist Meeting Only For Grades 6 through 8 (7:00-9:00pm) Sept. 10th Catechist Meeting Only (7:30-9:00pm) Sept. 20th Catechetical Sunday (details to follow) Sept. 29th Introductory Class, Opening Lesson “A New Year” Please note: There will be a possible fire drill during the month of October. We cannot announce ahead of time when exactly it will be, but we are required to have one at least once during the year. Oct. 6th (note shortened class time)

**Beginning of year Activity, Prayer Service & Blessing (4:40-5:05pm – all grades in GYM/Church) All grades will meet in the gym for an opening activity. Instructions will be given that afternoon. Then will have an opening prayer service, a special blessing for the catechists and a blessing for the children.

Oct. 13th Chapter 2: God’s Gifts for Us Oct. 20th Chapter 3: Made to Care Oct. 27st Chapter 12: Friends of God **All Saints Day Prayer Service (Grades K - 5; 4:50-5:05pm in GYM/Church) Nov.3rd NO CLASS, Election Day Nov. 10th NO AFTERNOON CLASS – Special FAMILY Presentation 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dinner included) Guest Presenter Colleen Kelly Rayner Has been in ministry in the Archdiocese of Newark for over 20 years. Her dynamic presentation style and unique approach inspires people of all ages. Colleen will offer many laughs and a great deal of wisdom. We will also have the opportunity to review how our middle school program will work this year and parents will be able to meet the catechists.

Nov.14th (Saturday) Catechetical Convocation Nov. 17th (Prep for Mass) Chapter 19: We Give Thanks and



Nov. 24th Celebration of Mass in Church (Grades K-5, Dismissal at 5:30pm) Dec. 1st Chapter 4: The Holy Trinity AND Advent-Waiting for Jesus, p19

(note shortened class time) **1st Week of Advent – Prayer service (4:45-5:00pm in church) Dec. 8th **2nd Week of Advent Chapter 6: About the Bible Dec.15th **3rd Week of Advent **ADVENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed.) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, 2 and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service or an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Dec. 22nd **Christmas prayer service and presentation, 4-4:20pm in GYM

**Activity & celebration, 4:20 to 5:00pm in the cafeteria (No lesson plan needed.) Dec. 29th NO CLASS, Christmas Break

Grade 1: page 2

Jan. 5th Catechist Meeting (3:50-5:30) Jan. 7th Catechist Appreciation Dinner 6:30PM (Details to be announcements) Jan. 12th Chapter 7: Jesus the Healer Jan. 19th Chapter 8: Jesus Teaches Love Jan.23rd (Saturday) Catechist Formation Day – Details to follow Jan. 26th Chapter 9: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray Feb. 2nd Chapter 10: Responding to God Feb. 9th Chapter 11: The Church’s Guide AND Lent: A Time for Change, p27 (note shortened class Time) Ash Wednesday prayer service (Gr. 1, 2 & 3: 4:00-4:15pm & Gr. 4 & 5: 4:45-5:00pm in CHURCH) Feb. 10th Ash Wednesday Feb.16th NO CLASS, Winter Break Feb.23rd Chapter 13: Disciples Serve Mar. 1st **LENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service for an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Mar. 8th Chapter 14: Making Choices *Reconciliation Make – up day for those who were absent last week. Mar. 15th Chapter 15: Showing Sorrow Mar. 22nd Chapter 16: Jesus the Savior AND Holy Week, p33 (note shortened class time) **Holy Week Prayer Service: Grades 1-5 (4:40-5:00pm in the GYM) Mar. 29th NO CLASS, Easter Break Apr. 5th Chapter 17: Holy Signs AND Easter: He Is Risen, p.37

**Easter Prayer Service: Grades 1-5 (4:40-5:00pm in the CHURCH) Apr. 12th NO CLASS, Spring Break April 19th Chapter 18: We Are Welcomed April 26th Chapter 20: Forever With God May 3rd Chapter 21: God’s Kingdom May 10th **End of year activities in the CAFETERIA




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SECOND GRADE CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2015-2016

Sept. 8th Catechist Meeting Only For Grades 6 through 8 (7:00-9:00pm) Sept. 10th Catechist Meeting Only (7:30-9:00pm) Sept. 20th Catechetical Sunday (details to follow) Sept. 29th Introductory Class, Opening Lesson “A New Year” (note shortened class time) Please note: There will be a possible fire drill during the month of October. We cannot announce ahead of time when exactly it will be, but we are required to have one at least once during the year. Oct. 6th Chapter 1: God’s Gifts **Beginning of year Activity, Prayer Service & Blessing (4:40-5:05pm – all grades in GYM/Church) All grades will meet in the gym for an opening activity. Instructions will be given that afternoon. Then will have an opening prayer service, a special blessing for the catechists and a blessing for the children.

Oct. 13th Chapter 2: God’s Promise Oct. 20th Chapter 3: The Word of God Oct. 27st Chapter 4: God the Father **All Saints Day Prayer Service (Grades K - 5; 4:50-5:05pm in GYM/Church) Nov.4th NO CLASS, Election Day Nov. 10th NO AFTERNOON CLASS – Special FAMILY Presentation 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dinner included) Guest Presenter Colleen Kelly Rayner Has been in ministry in the Archdiocese of Newark for over 20 years. Her dynamic presentation style and unique approach inspires people of all ages. Colleen will offer many laughs and a great deal of wisdom. We will also have the opportunity to review how our middle school program will work this year and parents will be able to meet the catechists.

Nov.14th (Saturday) Catechetical Convocation Nov. 18th (Prep for Mass) -Chapter 16: Gather to Worship and



Nov. 24th Celebration of Mass in Church (Grades K-5, Dismissal at 5:30pm) Dec. 1st Chapter 5: God the Son AND Advent- Change Our Hearts, p19

(note shortened class time) **1st Week of Advent – Prayer service (4:45-5:00pm in church) Dec. 8th **2nd Week of Advent - Chapter 11: Seek Forgiveness Dec.15th **3rd Week of Advent **ADVENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed.) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, 2 and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service or an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Dec. 22nd **Christmas prayer service and presentation, 4-4:20pm in GYM

**Activity & celebration, 4:20 to 5:00pm in the cafeteria (No lesson plan needed.) Dec. 29th NO CLASS, Christmas Break

Grade 2: page 2 Jan. 5th Catechist Meeting (3:50-5:30) Jan. 7th Catechist Appreciation Dinner 6:30PM (Details to be announcements) Jan. 12th Chapter 6: God the Holy Spirit Jan. 19th Chapter 7: God’s Commandments Jan.23rd (Saturday) Catechist Formation Day – Details to follow Jan. 26th Chapter 8: Choose To Do Good Feb. 2nd Chapter 9: God’s Mercy Feb. 9th Chapter 10: The Sacraments AND Lent: Teach Me Your Ways, p31 (note shortened class Time) Ash Wednesday prayer service (Gr. 1, 2 & 3: 4:00-4:15pm & Gr. 4 & 5: 4:45-5:00pm in CHURCH) Feb. 10th Ash Wednesday Feb.16th NO CLASS, Winter Break Feb.23rd Chapter 12: The Church Year (Prepare for Reconciliation next week) Mar. 1st **LENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service for an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Mar. 8th Chapter 13: Welcome in the Kingdom Mar. 15th Chapter 14: Share the Good News

*Reconciliation Make – up day for those who were absent last week. Mar. 22nd Chapter 18: Remembering Jesus’ Sacrifice (Holy Thursday) AND The Three Days, p37

(note shortened class time) **Holy Week Prayer Service: Grades 1-5 (4:40-5:00pm in the GYM) Mar. 29th NO CLASS, Easter Break Apr. 5th Chapter 19: Supper of the Lamb AND Easter: We Rejoice, p.43 (note shortened class time)

**Easter Prayer Service: Grades 1-5 (4:40-5:00pm in the CHURCH) Apr. 12th NO CLASS, Spring Break April 19th Chapter 15: Ways We Pray Chapter 17: Listen to God’s Word April 26th Chapter 17: Listen to God’s Word May 3rd Chapter 20: Go Forth May 10th **End of year activities in the CAFETERIA




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THIRD GRADE CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2015-2016

Sept. 8th Catechist Meeting Only For Grades 6 through 8 (7:00-9:00pm) Sept. 10th Catechist Meeting Only (7:30-9:00pm) Sept. 20th Catechetical Sunday (details to follow) Sept. 29th Introductory Class, Opening Lesson “A New Year” Please note: There will be a possible fire drill during the month of October. We cannot announce ahead of time when exactly it will be, but we are required to have one at least once during the year.

Oct. 6th Chapter 1: The Creator’s Work (note shortened class time) **Beginning of year Activity, Prayer Service & Blessing (4:40-5:05pm – all grades in GYM/Church)


Oct. 13th Chapter 2: The Church Gathered Oct. 20th Chapter 3: Families Teach Love Oct. 27st Chapter 4: The Holy Trinity **All Saints Day Prayer Service (Grades K - 5; 4:50-5:05pm in GYM/Church) Nov.3rd NO CLASS, Election Day Nov. 10th NO AFTERNOON CLASS – Special FAMILY Presentation 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dinner included) Guest Presenter Colleen Kelly Rayner Has been in ministry in the Archdiocese of Newark for over 20 years. Her dynamic presentation style and unique approach inspires people of all ages. Colleen will offer many laughs and a great deal of wisdom. We will also have the opportunity to review how our middle school program will work this year and parents will be able to meet the catechists.

Nov.14th (Saturday) Catechetical Convocation Nov. 17th (Prep for Mass) and possibly Chapter 5: The Church Celebrates



Nov. 24th Celebration of Mass in Church (Grades K-5, Dismissal at 5:30pm) Dec. 1st Chapter 7: The Good News AND Advent - Walk In The Light, p15

(note shortened class time) **1st Week of Advent – Prayer service (4:50-5:05pm in gym/church) Dec. 8th **2nd Week of Advent Chapter 17: Sacraments of Healing and prep for Reconciliation Dec.15th **3rd Week of Advent **ADVENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed.) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, 2 and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service or an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Dec. 22nd **Christmas prayer service and presentation


Grade 3: page 2 Jan. 5th Catechist Meeting (3:50-5:30) Jan. 7th Catechist Appreciation Dinner 6:30PM (Details to be announcements) Jan. 12th Chapter 6: Pray Always Jan. 19th Chapter 8: The Paschal Mystery Jan.23rd (Saturday) Catechist Formation Day – Details to follow Jan. 26th Chapter 9: The Body of Christ Feb. 2nd Chapter 13: Choose Love Feb. 9th Chapter 14: Live in the Light AND Lent: Time for Change, p.29 (note shortened class Time) Ash Wednesday prayer service (Gr. K – 5 in CHURCH) Feb. 10th Ash Wednesday Feb.16th NO CLASS, Winter Break Feb.23rd Chapter 15: Help With Choices Mar. 1st **LENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service for an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Mar. 8th Chapter 16: Sacrament of Initiation *Reconciliation Make – up day for those who were absent last week. Mar. 15th Chapter 18: Sacraments at the Service of Communion Mar. 22nd Chapter 10: Church Leaders AND Holy Week, *** (note shortened class time) **Holy Week Prayer Service: Grades K-5 (4:40-5:05pm in the GYM) Mar. 29th NO CLASS, Easter Break Apr. 5th Chapter 11: One and Holy AND Easter: AND Holy Holy Holy, p.39

**Easter Prayer Service: Grades K-5 (4:50-5:10pm in the CHURCH) Apr. 12th NO CLASS, Spring Break April 19th Chapter 12: Catholic and Apostolic April 26th Chapter 19: The Church Through Time May 3rd Chapter 20: The Work of the Church May 10th **End of year activities in the CAFETERIA




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FOURTH GRADE CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2014-2015


Oct. 6th Chapter 2: God is Faithful (note shortened class time) **Beginning of year Activity, Prayer Service & Blessing (4:40-5:05pm – all grades in GYM/Church)


Oct. 13th Chapter 3: God’s Commandments Oct. 20th Chapter 4: In God’s Image Oct. 27st Chapter 11: Models of Virtue (note shortened class time) **All Saints Day Prayer Service (Grades K - 5; 4:50-5:05pm in GYM/Church) Nov.3rd NO CLASS, Election Day Nov. 10th NO AFTERNOON CLASS – Special FAMILY Presentation 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dinner included) Guest Presenter Colleen Kelly Rayner Has been in ministry in the Archdiocese of Newark for over 20 years. Her dynamic presentation style and unique approach inspires people of all ages. Colleen will offer many laughs and a great deal of wisdom. We will also have the opportunity to review how our middle school program will work this year and parents will be able to meet the catechists.

Nov.14th (Saturday) Catechetical Convocation Nov. 17th (Prep for Mass) and possibly Chapter 5: Living In Community



Nov. 24th Celebration of Mass in Church (Grades K-5, Dismissal at 5:30pm) Dec. 1st Chapter 9: Honoring God AND Advent: Prepare for Jesus, p15

(note shortened class time) **1st Week of Advent – Prayer service (4:50-5:05pm in gym/church) Dec. 8th **2nd Week of Advent Chapter 18: Healing and Reconciliation Dec.15th **3rd Week of Advent **ADVENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed.) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, 2 and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service or an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Dec. 22nd **Christmas prayer service and presentation


Grade 4: page 2 Jan. 5th Catechist Meeting (3:50-5:30) Jan. 7th Catechist Appreciation Dinner 6:30PM (Details to be announcements) Jan. 12th Chapter 6: Making Good Choices Jan. 19th Chapter 7: The Beatitudes Jan.23rd (Saturday) Catechist Formation Day – Details to follow Jan. 26th Chapter 8: Love of God and Love of Neighbor Feb. 2nd Chapter 10: Called to Serve Feb. 9th Chapter 12: The Church Teaches AND Lent: A Time to Pray, p25 (note shortened class Time) Ash Wednesday prayer service (Gr. K – 5 in CHURCH) Feb. 10th Ash Wednesday Feb.16th NO CLASS, Winter Break Feb.23rd Chapter 13: Family Love Mar. 1st **LENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service for an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Mar. 8th Chapter 14: Respect Life *Reconciliation Make – up day for those who were absent last week. Mar. 15th Chapter 15: Live in the Truth Mar. 22nd Chapter 16: The Liturgical Year AND Triduum: The Suffering Servant, p31

(note shortened class time) **Holy Week Prayer Service: Grades K-5 (4:40-5:05pm in the GYM) Mar. 29th NO CLASS, Easter Break Apr. 5th Chapter 17: The Seven Sacraments AND Easter: He Lives, p.20

**Easter Prayer Service: Grades K-5 (4:50-5:10pm in the CHURCH) Apr. 12th NO CLASS, Spring Break April 19th Chapter 19: A Generous Spirit April 26th Chapter 20: The Church In the World May 3rd Chapter 21: Eternal Life with God May 10th **End of year activities in the CAFETERIA




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FIFTH GRADE CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2014-2015


Oct. 6th Chapter 1: God’s Plan for All Creation (note shortened class time) **Beginning of year Activity, Prayer Service & Blessing (4:40-5:05pm – all grades in GYM/Church)


Oct. 13th Chapter 2: Made to be With God Oct. 20th Chapter 16: Gathered As One Oct. 27st Chapter 12: Lives of Holiness (note shortened class time) **All Saints Day Prayer Service (Grades K - 5; 4:50-5:05pm in GYM/Church) Nov.3rd NO CLASS, Election Day Nov. 10th NO AFTERNOON CLASS – Special FAMILY Presentation 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dinner included) Guest Presenter Colleen Kelly Rayner Has been in ministry in the Archdiocese of Newark for over 20 years. Her dynamic presentation style and unique approach inspires people of all ages. Colleen will offer many laughs and a great deal of wisdom. We will also have the opportunity to review how our middle school program will work this year and parents will be able to meet the catechists.

Nov.14th (Saturday) Catechetical Convocation Nov. 17th (Prep for Mass) and possibly Chapter 17: Liturgy of the Word



Nov. 24th Celebration of Mass in Church (Grades K-5, Dismissal at 5:30pm) Dec. 1st Chapter 18: Liturgy of the Eucharist AND Advent- Get Ready!, p15

(note shortened class time) **1st Week of Advent – Prayer service (4:50-5:05pm in gym/church) Dec. 8th **2nd Week of Advent Chapter 15: Forgiveness and Healing Dec.15th **3rd Week of Advent **ADVENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed.) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, 2 and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service or an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Dec. 22nd **Christmas prayer service and presentation


Grade 5: page 2 Jan. 5th Catechist Meeting (3:50-5:30) Jan. 7th Catechist Appreciation Dinner 6:30PM (Details to be announcements) Jan. 12th Chapter 3: Signs of God’s Presence Jan. 19th Chapter 4: The Mystery of the Trinity Jan.23rd (Saturday) Catechist Formation Day – Details to follow Jan. 26th Chapter 5: Prayer and Worship Feb. 2nd Chapter 6: A Life of Virtue Feb. 9th Chapter 7: Living Image AND Lent: Time for Change, p25 (note shortened class Time) Ash Wednesday prayer service (Gr. K – 5 in CHURCH) Feb. 10th Ash Wednesday Feb.16th NO CLASS, Winter Break Feb.23rd Chapter 13: Evil in the World Mar. 1st **LENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed) All Grades go to penance service, Grades 1, and older children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service for an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. Mar. 8th Chapter 14: New Life in Christ *Reconciliation Make – up day for those who were absent last week. Mar. 15th Chapter 8: Proclaim the Kingdom Mar. 22nd Chapter 9: Celebrating the Paschal Mystery AND Triduum: Obedient Service, p29

(note shortened class time) **Holy Week Prayer Service: Grades K-5 (4:40-5:05pm in the GYM) Mar. 29th NO CLASS, Easter Break Apr. 5th Chapter 14: New Life in Christ AND Easter: He Lives ,p.33

**Easter Prayer Service: Grades K-5 (4:50-5:10pm in the CHURCH) Apr. 12th NO CLASS, Spring Break April 19th Chapter 10: The Church’s Message April 26th Chapter 11: The Teaching Church May 3rd Chapter 19: The Call to Serve May 10th **End of year activities in the CAFETERIA




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SIXTH GRADE CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2015-2016

Sept. 8th Catechist Meeting Only For Grades 6 through 8 (7:00-9:00pm) Sept. 10th Catechist Meeting Only (7:30-9:00pm) Sept. 20th Catechetical Sunday (details to follow)

Sept. 29th FIRST CLASS (No lesson plan needed)

**Large group activity in the GYM. Group lesson plan details will be forwarded prior to the first day of class. Beginning of year Prayer Service & Blessing

Please note: There will be a possible fire drill during the month of October. We cannot announce ahead of time when exactly it will be, but we are required to have one at least once during the year.

Oct. 6th INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 1: “Revelation”. Plan a lesson that introduces Unit 1 (Chapters 1, 2

and 3) Assign Unit 1 as work to be done at home. Students bring books home. [Oct. 6th: Online assessment - email Unit 1, Chapter 1] [Oct. 13th: Online assessment - email Unit 1, Chapter 2]

Oct. 20th INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 2: “Trinity”. Plan a lesson that introduces Unit 2 (Chapters 4, 5 and

6) Check homework so far and follow up as necessary. Assign Unit 2 as work to be done at home. (Work from Unit 1 will not have been completed. Once Unit 1 is completed you can begin to email Unit 2

assessments). (Possible prayer service for Halloween/All Saints) [Oct. 20th: Online assessment: email Unit 1 - Chapter 3] [Oct. 27th: Online assessment: email Unit 2 - Chapter 4]

[Nov. 3rd: NO EMAIL assessment]

Nov. 10th FAMILY EVENT (ALL GRADES) (No lesson plan needed)

6:30pm – 9pm for older students (until 8:30pm for Grades 1-5) DINNER Included. Guest presenter: Colleen Kelly

(Parent participation will be required. Follow up with parents if needed if there are missing assignments, etc.) [Nov. 10th: Online assessment: email Unit 2 - Chapter 5]

Nov.14th (Saturday) Catechetical Convocation (Paramus) [Nov. 17th: Online assessment: email Unit 2 - Chapter 6]

Grade 6: page 2

Nov. 24th SERVICE PROJECT (No lesson plan needed)** Large Group Activity for the Military.

[Also some preparation for Reconciliation and introduction to ADVENT.] (Check on homework progress. Advise classes that Unit 3 homework will begin to be sent after Unit 2.)

*POSSIBLE PARENT participation. [Nov. 24th: Online assessment: email Unit 3 - Chapter 7]

Dec. 1st **2nd Week of Advent **ADVENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed.)

All Grades go to penance service. Any children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service or an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions. *POSSIBLE PARENT participation. [Dec. 1st: Online assessment: email Unit 3 - Chapter 8] [Dec. 8th: Online assessment: email Unit 3 - Chapter 9]

Dec.15th INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 3: “Jesus Christ”. Plan a lesson that reviews Unit 3 (Chapters 7, 8

and 9) Check homework so far and follow up as necessary. [Possible Christmas prayer service] [Christmas Break: NO EMAILS DURING THE BREAK]

Jan. 5th Catechist Meeting (7:00-9:00pm) Jan. 7th Catechist Appreciation Dinner 6:30PM (Details to be announcements)

Jan.12th INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 4: “Church”. Plan a lesson that introduces Unit 4 (Chapters 10, 11

and 12) Assign Unit 4 as work to be done at home. [Jan. 12th: Online assessment: email Unit 4 - Chapter 10]

Jan. 19th INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 4: “Church” and UNIT 5: “Morality”. Plan a lesson that reviews Unit

4 and introduces Unit 5 (Chapters 13, 14 and 15) Check homework. Assign Unit 5 as work to be done at home.

[Jan. 19th: Online assessment: email Unit 4 - Chapter 11]

Jan.23rd (Saturday) Catechist Formation Day – Details to follow [Jan. 26th: Online assessment: email Unit 4 - Chapter 12]

Feb. 2nd CHURCH TOUR for 6th grade – (No lesson plan needed.) [Church tour can begin to incorporate some of the material of Unit 6 – Sacraments] [Feb. 2nd: Online assessment: email Unit 5 - Chapter 13]

Grade 6: page 3 Feb. 9th Possible Fat Tuesday celebration. – NO lesson plan needed. (Ash Wednesday, February 10th) [Feb. 9th: Online assessment: email Unit 5 - Chapter 14]

[Winter Break – NO EMAIL ASSESSMENT]

Feb.23rd INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 5: “Morality”. Plan a lesson that reviews Unit 5 (Chapters 13, 14

and 15) Check homework. [LENT – prayer service] [Feb. 23rd: Online assessment: email Unit 5 - Chapter 15]

Mar. 1st INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 6: “Sacraments”. Plan a lesson that introduces Unit 6 (Chapters 16,

17 and 18) Check homework. [Mar. 1st: Online assessment: email Unit 6 - Chapter 16] [Mar. 8th: Online assessment: email Unit 6 - Chapter 17]

Mar. 15th **LENT RECONCILIATION in Church. (No lesson plan needed).

Grades 6 & 7 go to penance service. Any children who have not received the sacrament of Reconciliation yet will receive a different color name tag and will return to the cafeteria following the service for an activity. All other children will remain in church for individual confessions.

*POSSIBLE PARENT participation. [Mar. 15th: Online assessment: email Unit 6 - Chapter 18]

[Easter Break: NO EMAIL ASSESSMENT (March 22nd and 29th)]

Apr. 5th SERVICE PROJECT: (No lesson plan needed) Senior Center service project

*POSSIBLE PARENT participation. [ Easter prayer service 8:30-9pm in church ] [Apr. 5th: Online assessment: email Unit 7 - Chapter 19]

[Spring Break: April 12th – NO EMAIL ASSESSMENT] [Apr. 19th: Online assessment: email Unit 7 - Chapter 20] [Apr. 26th: Online assessment: email Unit 7 - Chapter 21]

May 3 INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 7: “Kingdom of God”. Plan a lesson that reviews Unit 7

(Chapters 19, 20 and 21) Check homework.

May 10th LAST CLASS [Possible Guest Presentation] (No lesson plan needed) – Check all homework, etc.

**Closing Prayer service in Church – blessing of the students

May 17th Catechist Meeting (7:00-9:00pm)

SEVENTH GRADE CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2015-2016















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Jan.12th INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 4: “Church”. Plan a lesson that introduces Unit 4 (Chapters 10, 11


Jan. 19th CHURCH TOUR for 7th grade – (No lesson plan needed.)

[Church tour can begin to incorporate some of the material of Unit 6 – Sacraments] [Jan. 19th: Online assessment: email Unit 4 - Chapter 11]


Feb. 2nd LIFENET PRESENTATION – (No lesson plan needed.) [Church tour can begin to incorporate some of the material of Unit 6 – Sacraments] [Feb. 2nd: Online assessment: email Unit 5 - Chapter 13]

EIGHTH GRADE CALENDAR AND LESSON PLAN 2014-2015















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Jan.12th CHURCH TOUR for 8th grade – (No lesson plan needed.)

[Church tour can begin to incorporate some of the material of Unit 6 – Sacraments] [Jan. 12th: Online assessment: email Unit 4 - Chapter 10]

Jan. 19th INDIVIDUAL CLASSES - UNIT 4: “Church”. Plan a lesson that introduces Unit 4 (Chapters 10, 11



Feb. 2nd LIFENET PRESENTATION – (No lesson plan needed.) [Church tour can begin to incorporate some of the material of Unit 6 – Sacraments] [Feb. 2nd: Online assessment: email Unit 5 - Chapter 13]

MASS REVIEW Match the following words with their correct definition.

A) Liturgical Year _____ We follow this into Church every week.

B) Vestments _____ We begin Mass and all prayers with this.

C) Alb

_____ We ask forgiveness during this part of Mass

D) Chasuble _____ We sing this song before the Gospel, except during Lent.

E) Stole _____ White garment that anyone who is baptized can wear

F) Processional Cross

_____ Church cycle that helps us pray throughout the different seasons.

G) Sign of the Cross

_____ We pray this prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving to God

H) Penitential Rite

_____ Long piece of cloth that symbolizes the office of the priesthood.

I) Gloria

_____ Garments that the priest wears for Mass

J) Liturgy of the Word

_____ The priest explains the readings we heard and helps to reflect on them more deeply.

K) Lectionary

_____ This is a reading that is from the first part of the Bible or the “Old Testament.”

M) 1st Reading

_____ These are stories about Jesus and most especially, they are Jesus’ words to us.

N) Psalm Response

_____ We pray for the needs of the Church, the world and our local community.

O) 2nd Reading – New Testament Letters

_____ Different color garments the priest wear during Mass

P) Alleluia

_____ We believe…

Q) Gospel

_____ We read the Word of God from this book during Mass.

R) Homily

_____ David wrote these different songs as an expression of his feelings for God at different times in his life.

S) Creed

_____ This is a reading from the second part of the Bible and was writing to different communities of faith.

T) Prayers of Petition

_____ This is the part of Mass when we listen to God’s Word.

MASS REVIEW

A) Liturgy of the Eucharist

F) Lamb of God

B) Presentation and Preparation of the gifts

G) Holy Communion

C) Eucharistic Prayer

H) Prayer After Communion

D) Our Father

I) Final Blessing

E) Sign of Peace

J) Dismissal

Fill in the blanks using the words above.

1) The priest says the ______________________________________ to remind us that we leave Mass in order to “love and serve the Lord” all week long. 2) The priest prays the _______________________________________________ and at that time consecrates the bread and wine. At this moment the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. 3) The prayer that Jesus taught us is called the _________________________________ 4) The ____________________________________________________ is a special time when we ask Jesus to remain in our hearts we can love others as He loves us. 5) The bread and wine are brought up and blessed during the _________________________ __________________________________. The collection also takes place during this time. 6) When we receive __________________________________________ we become one with Jesus and with one another. 7) The second part of the Mass is called the__________________________________________, when the bread and wine and blessed and we receive Communion. 8) Before Communion, the priest holds up the consecrated host and says “This is Jesus, the _____________________________________________, who takes away the sins of the world.” 9) When the priest gives us the _______________________________________ we bow our heads and make the Sign of the Cross. 10) Before we come to the table for Communion, we must be sure we give each other a ________________________________ as a symbol of our willingness to forgive one another.

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