Videos Options for activities that incorporate fun and engaging videos are provided throughout the program. Settings with the necessary technology can use this additional media to further enliven learning. These video suggestions are also included on the Family Page in the children’s activity booklets, so if they are not used within the formal learning environment, they can be enjoyed at home with the family. Quick links to the video resources that are referenced throughout this program are available as part of the online resources for this program at . Program Outline: Reconciliation Chapter Number Chapter Title Lesson Goals Featured Story Key Words 1 Jesus Is Always with Us • to identify that Christ died, rose from the dead, and is with us now • to recognize that we meet Jesus in the sacraments • to express that we confess our sins and are forgiven by God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation The Risen Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:11–18) sacraments, grace, sin, Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, confession, conversion 2 We Trust in God’s Mercy • to recognize that God is a loving Father • to identify that God always forgives us when we are truly sorry for our sins • to explain that God’s mercy comes to us in the Sacrament of Reconciliation The Forgiving Father (Luke 15:11–32) mercy 3 We Follow Jesus’ Message of Love • to identify that we follow Jesus by loving God and others • to recognize that we can about love in Sacred Scripture • to explain that we can ask for forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation when we fail to love fully Love Is the Greatest Commandment (Mark 12:28–34) Greatest Commandment, Sacred Scripture
4 We Follow the Ten Commandments • to express that God gave us rules to keep his people safe and happy • to recognize that the Ten Commandments are rooted in God’s love for us • to explain the difference between a sin and an accident God Gives His People the Ten Commandments (Exodus Ten Commandments, accident Chapter Number Chapter Title Lesson Goals Featured Story Key Words 5 We Ask for Forgiveness • to recognize that our sins can be forgiven if we are truly sorry • to identify that we have more room for love when we are forgiven in the Sacrament of Reconciliation • to explain the difference between mortal sin and venial sin Jesus Forgives a Woman’s Sins (Luke 7:36–50) mortal sin, venial sin 6 Jesus Loves and Cares for Us • to recognize that Jesus loves and cares for us as a good shepherd cares for his sheep • to recall that Jesus seeks us out when we stray, and we can return through the Sacrament of Reconciliation • to explain that we express our sorrow for having sinned in the Act of Contrition Jesus Is the Good Shepherd (John 10:1–18) penance, Act of Contrition, contrition 7 Jesus Helps Us Always • to recognize Jesus as the Son of God who is with us in times of trouble • to define ourselves as disciples of Jesus who call on him in the Sacrament of Reconciliation • to explain that our sins are forgiven and we are restored to peace when we receive absolution Jesus Helps Us in Times of Trouble (Matthew 8:23–27) disciple, absolution, conscience
4 We Give Thanks to God • to recognize the importance of being thankful • to identify Sunday as a special day to honor God • to understand that we pray, give thanks, and praise God at Mass God for All He Has Done for You (Colossians 3:12–17) hymn, genuflect 5 We Learn from the Bible • to identify God’s Word as the readings and teachings in the Bible • to describe the importance of preparing our hearts for God’s Word • to recall that we hear God’s Word at Mass in the Liturgy of the Word Jesus Want Us to Hear and Accept His Word (Mark 4:1–20) parable Chapter Number Chapter Title Lesson Goals Featured Story Key Words 6 We Are United in Faith • to express that Jesus wants his followers to be united in faith • to identify that praying the Creed together is a sign of our unity • to recognize the core beliefs expressed in the Nicene Creed Jesus Prays That His Followers Will Be United (John 17:9–23) creed 7 We Celebrate the Gift of the Eucharist • to recognize that Jesus gave the gift of the Eucharist at the Last Supper • to identify that the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass • to recall that the Eucharist strengthens us to follow Jesus more closely The Last Supper (Mark 14:12–26) Eucharistic Prayer, consecration 8 We Pray as Jesus Taught Us • to express that the Our Father was taught to the disciples and us by Jesus • to identify the meaning of the different parts of the prayer • to recognize that we pray the Our Father at every Mass to prepare us to receive the Eucharist Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray (Matthew 6:5–13) Kingdom of God