Duration: 2:30-3:10 p.m. (with games) September 6 (Feast of the Birth of Our Lady, September 9)
General Aim: Acquaint the children with the story of Our Mothers life.
TOPICS: Level I In primary resource Joy over the birth of Our Lady Suggested visual aid Picture showing the birth of Mary. Suggested focus We want to make Our Mother happy Listening to our own parents
A particular aim Be able to pray the Hail Mary. (Have a visual guide.)
Level II In primary resource Marys birth leads us to have deep respect for every human being Suggested visual aid Picture of Joachim and Anne with Mary. Suggested focus Each person is special and important and more so Our Lady! A particular aim We her children ask for her intercession. Be able to pray the Memorare. (Have a visual guide.)
Level III In primary resource The value of ordinary things Suggested visual aid Picture of Mary doing household tasks. Suggested focus Marys life was not very spectacular, and so is ours To learn from her. A particular aim Be able to pray the Hail Holy Queen. (Have a visual guide.)
Primary Resource In Conversation with God, Volume 7: Feasts from July to December 22 September 8: The Birthday of Our Lady
Essential Resource Your personal prayer during the day, and how much you truly love the kids.
If God has created the world for his children, for them to live in and sanctify, what are you waiting for?