June 28

Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Starting Off on the Road to God

AIM:
To set the tone for the rest of the school year pique the kids interest in knowing God more
(which would actually be a constant aim for us: to hold their interest in learning new stuff!)


TOPICS:

Level I
Suggested focus How God is very loving, & we want to talk to him in prayer everyday
Particular Aim Pray the opening and closing prayer well.
In primary reference God Is Our Father (p. 7)
In secondary reference Birds and Flowers (no. 29, p. 79)
And other stories/prop illustrations/analogies you can make up!

Level II
Suggested focus
Particular Aim Pray the opening and closing prayer well.
In primary reference God Loves Us (p. 9)
In secondary reference The Biggest Man and Littlest Child (no. 58, p. 117)
And other stories/prop illustrations/analogies you can make up!

Level III
Suggested focus To learn more about God and how he loves us, a story of love
Particular Aim Pray the opening and closing prayer well.
In primary reference I Believe (p. 11)
In secondary reference The Microscope and Telescope (no. 65, p. 119); Flights to
the Moon and North Star (no. 57, p. 116)
And other stories/prop illustrations/analogies you can make up!



Primary References
For Level I Faith and Life Series 1 - Our Heavenly Father
For Level II Faith and Life Series 3 Our Life with Jesus
For Level III Faith and Life Series 5 Credo: I Believe
And the accompanying Teachers Manuals

Secondary Reference
For all levels: Catechism Comes to Life, especially refer to the quick index


Ultimate Reference
Your personal prayer during the day, and the extent of how you love the kids.