Theme Lesson Learning Objective Faith Formation Goal Story/Poem Scripture Song Prayer 5.Jesus 1. Jesus and the children Understanding: Identify that Jesus loves children in a special way Communicating and Participating: Tell the story of ‘Jesus and the Children’ in their own words, according to their own ability Imagine and share their ideas about the motivation of each of the characters in the story – the families, Jesus’ friends and Jesus himself That the children would also: • Appreciate that Jesus loves them in a special way • Talk to Jesus in their own words, and so begin to develop a relationship with Jesus A Visitor comes to Town Jesus and the Children (adapted Mk 10:13-16; Mt 19:13-15 and Lk 18:15-17)) Poem: Jesus Blessed the Children Jesus Blesses Little Children (Mk 10:13-16; Mt 19:13-15 and Lk 18:15-17) Jesus Loves Children Quiet and Still Loving God, Bless all the children in the world……. 5.Jesus 2. Jesus is the Good Shepherd Understanding: List the characteristics of a good shepherd Identify Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who cares for them Communicating and Participating: Discuss the ways in which Jesus is a Good Shepherd to them That the children would also: Become more aware of Jesus’ care for each one of them Jesus is the Good Shepherd (adapted Jn 10:2-5, 11-16) The Parable of the Shepherd (Jn 10:2-5) Jesus the Good Shepherd (Jn 10:11-16) Care for me Lord 5. Jesus 3. Jesus teaches us Understanding: Explain how they show love for God and for others at home and at school Communicating and Participating: Pray Matthew 22:37-39 with appropriate gestures and actions That the children would also: Give thanks to God for the people who show love to them Jesus Teaches Us (adapted Mt Mk Lk 10:25-8)) The Great Commandment (Mt 22:34-40; Mk 12:28-34; Lk 10:25-8) The Gift of Love Response: Thank you God Jesus said: Love God… (Matthew 22:
Theme Lesson Learning Objective Faith Formation Goal Story/Poem Scripture Song Prayer 5.Jesus 4. We can live as Jesus taught us Understanding: Name situations where people are excluded Apply Jesus’ practice of inclusion to their own lives Communicating and Participating: Take part in and discuss role play scenarios that focus on showing love for others Participate in a prayer service in honour of Jesus That the children would also: Begin to develop an awareness of Jesus’ call to live in community with others Can I Play Too? Grow in Love Jesus Loves Children The Gift of Love Prayer Service Jesus said: Love God……. (Matthew 22: Seasonal Lesson St Patrick Understanding: Explain why St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland today Explore the story of St Patrick Communicating and Participating: Tell the story of St Patrick in their own words, according to their own ability Participate in a prayer service in honour of St Patrick That the children would also: Begin to appreciate the importance of St Patrick in the faith story of the Irish people St Patrick Response: Thank you God. Prayer Service Saint Patrick of Ireland Help us, we pray, To remember God’s love in our lives every day. 6.Holy Week & Easter 1.The Last Supper Understanding Discuss the experience of sharing meals with other people Communicating and Participating: Tell the story ‘The Last Supper’ in their own words, according to their own ability Say or sing Grace Before Meals and Grace After Meals That the children would also: Value the experience of sharing meals with others The Last Supper (adapted Mt Mk 22-24, Lk 22:7-19) Poem: The Last Supper The Lord’s Supper (Mt 26:26-29, Mk 14:12-17, Lk 22:7-19) Grace Before Meals Grace After Meals Grace Before Meals Grace After Meals Response: Thank you God for food.
Theme Lesson Learning Objective Faith Formation Goal Story/Poem Scripture Song Prayer 6.Holy Week & Easter 2.Jesus dies on the Cross Understanding: Explain how it came about that Jesus died on the cross Recall that Lent is a time to try in a particular way to live as Jesus wants us to. Communicating and Participating: Engage in a drama activity exploring how Mary felt when Jesus died Remember and pray for people who have died That the children would also: Enter into the cycle and rhythms of the liturgical year Jesus Dies on the Cross (adapted Mk 42-47, Jn 19:18, 25, 30) Jesus is Crucified (Mk 15:25-37, Jn 19:18, 25, 30) Quiet and Still Sign of the Cross 6.Holy Week & Easter 3.An Easter Surprise Understanding: Sequence the story of the passion and death of Jesus Role Play the experience of Mary Magdalene and the other women in sharing the news of Jesus’ Resurrection with his other friends Communicating and Participating: Tell the story of the Resurrection in their own words, according to their own ability Participate in a prayer service on the theme of Holy Week and Easter That the children would also: Develop their faith in the risen Jesus An Easter Surprise (adapted Lk 24:1-12)) The Resurrection (Lk 24:1-12) Alleluia Response: You are with us. Prayer Service