Saint Bruno Church Faith Formation 2015~2016

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1 Saint Bruno Church Faith Formation 2015~2016 *Indicates normal Faith es Grades K- 5 from 9:15am-10:45am *Added Activities for all grades *NO FORMATION CLASS SEPTEMBER September 6 Labor Day September 13 First Day of Class! September 20 Jungle Safari Mini Bible Camp 1 September 27 OCTOBER October 4 *NO FORMATION CLASS Faith Factor Middle School Youth Meeting- 12:15-1:30 October 11 October 18 Sunday Movie Matinee- 12:15-2:00 October 25 Faith Factor Middle School Youth Meeting from 12:15-1:30

2 NOVEMBER November 1 Jungle Safari Mini Bible Camp 2 November 8 November 15 Thanksgiving project November 22 Faith Factor Middle School Youth Meeting - 12:15-1:30 November 29 Happy Thanksgiving! *NO FORMATION CLASS DECEMBER December 6 December 13 December 20 December 25 December 27 Advent Retreat Annual Christmas Breakfast Christmas Day! No Class No Faith JANUARY January 3 January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31 Classes Resume! Valentine Project for the Vets *NO FORMATION CLASS Faith Factor Middle School Youth Meeting- 12:15-1:30 FEBRUARY February 7 Jungle Safari Mini Bible Camp 3 February 10 Ash Wednesday February 14 February 21 Our Lenten Journey Retreat February 28 Faith Factor Middle School Youth Meeting - 12:15-1:30

3 MARCH March 6 Jungle Safari Mini Bible Camp 4 March 13 Faith Factor Middle School Youth Meeting- 12:15-1:30 March 20 How to Prepare for Holy Week March 27 Easter Sunday! *NO FORMATION CLASS APRIL April 3 April 10 Jungle Safari Mini Bible Camp 5 April 17 Faith Factor Middle School Youth Meeting - 12:15-1:30 April 24 *NO FORMATION CLASS MAY May 1 May 8 First Holy Communion Day Faith Formation for all other grades Final Faith Pentecost Celebration

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5 Second Grade Parent and Student Exploring Faith- Sacramental Preparation Meetings 2015~ :15 AM ~ 10:45 AM Parish Center October 11 Our first gathering meeting will be an introduction to what the Church is calling us to become. We also will be focusing on the preparation and foundation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. November 8 Becoming fishers of men! We will learn to know more who Jesus was and is to us. The Our Father Prayer is a good place to start exploring. December No meeting due to the Annual Christmas Breakfast

6 March 13 This month we will be discussing the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. How can we share in God s love when we celebrate these and all of the seven sacraments. Any changes to this will be announced in advanced. If any questions arise during the course of the year, please contact me at cgannon@dioceseofgreensburg.org or ext. 11. Thank You, Christine M Gannon Coordinator of Religious Education Saint Bruno Church

7 Saint Bruno Church- Faith Formation 1729 Poplar Street South Greensburg, Pennsylvania ext fax Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to the second grade year of faith formation. This is a very exciting school year leading your child towards the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Continuing with the conformity that Bishop Lawrence Brandt and the Diocese of Greensburg implemented years ago concerning the institution of Confirmation. This sacrament will be administered at the age of 13, grade 8. Your child will be preparing for First Holy Communion and Reconciliation in Continuing religious education instruction is recommended for all students in order to be fully instituted into the Church. Continuing our preparation this year for the sacraments we will be exploring in many ways the specifics of Confession and Eucharist. I have a schedule of meetings that will be held during our regular Sunday time for parent/student formation. Attached is a schedule of dates and topics that will be discussed. Along with the textbooks, your child will work in the classroom on bible scripture as well as hands on with sacred vessels of the Church, handout sheets, portfolio books and their faith vocabulary words. Occasionally, homework and extra credit will be sent home for your child to complete and return. Here is to a great year! I can be reached at anytime to answer questions that may arise throughout the year at cgannon@dioceseofgreensburg.org or at ext 11. Peace, Christine M. Gannon Coordinator of Religious Education- Saint Bruno Church

8 2015~2016 Saint Bruno Church Religious Education Program Requirements for Second Grade The Second grade students will begin his/her entrance into the sacramental relationship with Jesus and with the Church universal, local, and parish community. They will explore the nature of celebration, the saving actions of Jesus, and the moral choices involved in being a good follower of Jesus.9 Faith and Beliefs: God knows and loves all, God gives us the world and all that is good, Jesus is God s own Son. Catholic Life: Church is a Community of Believers, Worship and Prayer. Faith Experience: Sacraments and Practices, Prayer and Celebrations. Prayers: Sign of the Cross Hail Mary Our Father Glory Be Prayer to your Guardian Angel Prayers Before Meals Act of Contrition Apostles Creed Rosary Adoration, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, Communal Prayer, Personal Prayer Praise Thanksgiving Petition Reconciliation The Natures of Christ Human Divine The Rosary, Advent Wreath Service, Jesse Tree, Scripture Stories of Annunciation, Scripture, Birth of Jesus, the arrival of the Magi, the Baptism of the Lord, and the Wedding of

9 Cana, Stations of the Cross, Lenten and Pentecost Scriptures and Mary Crowning. The Story of Creation The Story of the fall of Lucifer The Story of the fall of Man The Stories of Christ s Birth and Death Mary Her Immaculate Conception The Annunciation Her Assumption Her role as Queen of Heaven Rosary What is Grace? Trinity The Ten Commandments The first three refer to God The last seven refer to ourselves and others The Seven Sacraments Initiation Baptism Holy Eucharist Confirmation Reconciliation Confession/Penance Anointing of the Sick and Dying Vocation Matrimony Holy Orders Sin Original Actual Venial Mortal Free Will

10 Parts of the Mass: Terms in the Liturgy Lectionary Vestments Albs Chasuble Altar Chalice Tabernacle Cruets Credence Table Sanctuary Sanctuary Bells Ciborium Sacristy Processional Cross Pyx Purificators Ambo Paten Stole Bread and Wine Monstrance The Liturgical Year ~ Seasons and Color Ordinary Time. Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter Confession How to make an examination of conscience How to make a good confession It is expected that immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Eucharist for all candidates this year. Included with this information will be a schedule of class instructions and lesson topics. *Keep in mind that your child will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Grade 8. Continual formation up until the eighth grade level is required.

11 Second Grade Lesson Plan Chapter 1 The Bible pg 11 Faith Concepts: Word of God, Old and New Testaments, the Gospels, respect Scripture: Psalm 119:14, 130, 160; Hebrews 1:1 Faith-Filled People: King David Prayer: A Listening Prayer Chapter 2 We Know and Love God pg 19 Faith Concepts: Divine Revelation, Jesus sign of God s love, the Church, faith, hospitality Scripture: Psalm 25:4; Matthew 6:26 Faith-Filled People: Saint Philip the Apostle Prayer: Act of Faith Chapter 3 The Holy Trinity pg 27 Faith Concepts: God the Father, the Son of God, God the Holy Spirit, wonder Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39; Luke 11:13; John 14:13-16 Faith-Filled People: Saint Patrick Prayer: Sign of the Cross (with water) Chapter 4 God, Our Father pg 35 Faith Concepts: God the Creator, and the Father, God the Almighty, honor Scripture: Genesis 1:1, 7-12, 16, 20-21, Faith-Filled People: Saint Bonaventure Prayer: Our Father

12 Chapter 5 Jesus, the Son of God p47 Faith Concepts: the Covenant, the Nativity. The Blessed Virgin Mary, mercy Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, 9:5-6; Matthew 14:13 Luke 2:4-7 Faith-Filled People: Blessed Virgin Mary Prayer: The Angelus Chapter 6 Jesus, the Savior pg 55 Faith Concepts: Savior, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, eternal life, sacrifice Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 23:33-34, 44, 46; 24:4, 6, 9, 11-12; John 13:33-35; 15:13 Faith-Filled People: Saint Mary Magdalene Prayer: Acclamation at Mass Chapter 7 The Holy Spirit pg 63 Faith Concepts: the Ascension, Pentecost, the work of the Holy Spirit, generosity Scripture: Luke 24:49; Acts 2:1-4, 14, 22:1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Prayer: Prayer to the Holy Spirit Chapter 8 The Church pg 71 Faith Concepts: the People of God, the Body of Christ, the Communion of Saints, goodness Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:13 Faith-Filled People: The Faithful Prayer: Litany of the Saints Chapter 9 We Celebrate God s Love pg 83 Faith Concepts: worship, the Seven Sacraments, piety

13 41-42 Scripture: Psalm 100:1-2; Mark 5:22-24, 38, Faith-Filled People: Saint Mark the Evangelist Prayer: Praying with actions Chapter 10 Our Church Welcomes Us pg 91 Faith Concepts: new life in Christ, the Rite of Baptism, grace, faith Scripture: Acts 10:30-48; Galatians 3:26-28 Faith-Filled People: Saint Paul the Apostle Prayer: Glory to God Chapter 11 We Celebrate the Holy Spirit pg 99 Faith Concepts: Sacraments of Christian Initiation, Confirmation, knowledge Scripture: Romans 12:5-6, 9-12, 18, 21:1 Corinthians 14:1, 12 Faith-Filled People: Saint Stephen Prayer: A Prayer to the Holy Spirit Chapter 12 We Celebrate Forgiveness pg 107 Faith Concepts: choices, sin, Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance, forgiveness Scripture: Luke 15:7, Faith-Filled People: Zacchaeus Prayer: Prayer of Petition Chapter 13 We Gather for Mass pg 119 Faith Concepts: the Mass, the assembly, praising and thanking God, love Scripture: Psalm 100; Joel 2:15-16, 23; Matthew 18:20 Faith-Filled People: Saint Justin Prayer: Praise God

14 Chapter 14 We Listen to God s Word pg 127 Faith Concept: The Liturgy of the Word, the Gospel Acclamation, compassion Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Luke 11:27-28 Faith-Filled People: Saint Paul Chong Hasang Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful Chapter 15 We Give Thanks pg 135 Faith Concepts: the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Holy Communion, thankfulness Scripture: Psalm 35:18; Luke 22:17-20 Faith-Filled People: Saint Pius X Prayer: Blessed Be God Chapter 16 We Live as Disciples of Jesus pg 143 Faith Concept: Concluding Rites of the Mass, the New Commandment, courage Scripture: Isaiah 6:8; John 13: 4-5, Faith-Filled People: Saint Damien of Molokai Prayer: Here I am Lord Chapter 17 In God s Image pg 155 Faith Concepts: imagine and likeness of God, children of God, honor, kindness Scripture: Matthew 18:3; John 14:6-1, Faith-Filled People: Saint Teresa of Avila Prayer: May God Bless Us

15 Chapter 18 We Live as Children of God pg 163 Faith Concept: the authority of Jesus, rabbi, the Great Commandment, fortitude Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5; Matthew 22:37-40 Faith-Filled People: Saint Peter Prayer: Act of Love Chapter 19 We Love God pg 171 Faith Concept: the First through Third Commandments, obedience Scripture: Psalm 119:1-3; Proverbs 3:5-6 Faith-Filled People: Saint Scholastica Prayer: Prayer to the Holy Spirit Chapter 20 We Love Others pg 179 Faith Concept: the Fourth through Tenth Commandments, the Golden Rule, justice Scripture: Matthew 7:12; Mark 10:17-22 Faith-Filled People: Saint John Bosco Prayer: Trust in the Lord Chapter 21 We Make Choices pg 191 Faith Concept: happiness, conscience, heaven, humility Scripture: Joshua 24:15; Proverbs 12:24; 15:15; 15:22; 16:3 Faith-Filled People: Saint Clare of Assisi Prayer: Prayer of St. Francis Chapter 22 We Can Choose Right from Wrong pg 199 Faith Concept: free will, forming a good conscience, examination of conscience, joy Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19; Sirach 15:14 Faith-Filled People: Saint Philip Neri

16 Prayer: A Prayer of St Augustine Chapter 23 We Share in God s Life pg 207 Faith Concept: sanctifying grace, holiness, mortal sin, venial sin, trust Scripture: Matthew 25:36; John 1:4, 16: Faith-Filled People: Saint Monica Prayer: The Hail Mary Chapter 24 The Our Father pg 215 Faith Concept: the meaning of the Our Father, Kingdom of God, children of God, hope Scripture: Matthew 6:9 Faith-Filled People: Saint Thomas Aquinas Prayer: Go Forth! We Celebrate the Church Year 225 All Saints 227 Advent 229 Immaculate Conception 231 Our Lady of Guadalupe 233 Christmas 235 Mary, the Mother of God 237 Epiphany 239 Ash Wednesday 241 Lent 243 Palm Sunday 245 Holy Thursday 247 Good Friday 249 Easter Sunday 251 Ascension Sunday 253 Pentecost 255 Catholic Prayers and Practices 257

17 We Celebrate Mass 263 Key Teachings of the Church 270 Glossary 278 Index 286