september family options
Welcome back! Every month, we will ask ourselves "How do we receive our faith?" and "How can we share it?" Below are 3 important ways through which we receive our faith.
Families in the At-Home program are asked to complete AND submit TWO projects every month.
Families in Session A or B encouraged to do a family and parent project and are required to submit a project for Advent and another project for Lent.
Families in the At-Home program are asked to complete AND submit TWO projects every month.
Families in Session A or B encouraged to do a family and parent project and are required to submit a project for Advent and another project for Lent.
Option 1: Reading the Bible
We receive our faith through reading and meditating on the words of Scripture. This activity gives an overview of the entire Bible - in 50 words! To do it, print out the file "Bible in 50 words - mixed up" and see if you can put all 50 words into the correct order. Then check your work against the Answer Key. If you can memorize these 50 words in order, you'll always know the basic layout of the Old and New Testaments.
To submit this as one of your Family Projects, take a photo of the completed words and send it to stcatherinehomework@gmail.com.
We receive our faith through reading and meditating on the words of Scripture. This activity gives an overview of the entire Bible - in 50 words! To do it, print out the file "Bible in 50 words - mixed up" and see if you can put all 50 words into the correct order. Then check your work against the Answer Key. If you can memorize these 50 words in order, you'll always know the basic layout of the Old and New Testaments.
To submit this as one of your Family Projects, take a photo of the completed words and send it to stcatherinehomework@gmail.com.
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Option 2: Prayer
We know that another primary way of bringing God into our hearts and homes is through consistent prayer. To begin the new school year, set up a Prayer Space in your home. To get started, choose an appropriate place in your home and use a green cloth, napkin or even a piece of paper to represent Ordinary Time. Place a Bible, a candle, a rosary and a crucifix in the space. Then, customize it according to your own family. For example, the Prayer Space pictured also has a large angel holding a wreath for each season. Once you have your Prayer Space set up, gather around it and use the "Blessing for the New School Year" file below to pray for guidance and wisdom through the year. |
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Next, pray for help in teaching and learning about our faith this year by making "The Catechetical Prayer Card" craft. You can find the Catechetical Prayer Card and pin in your family bag. Read the file below to make a craft that keeps your card and pin in a safe spot, ready to be used all year.
Homework: To submit creating a Family Prayer Space and the "Catechist Prayer Card" craft as one of your monthly activities, take a photo of both projects and send them to: stcatherinehomework@gmail.com
Homework: To submit creating a Family Prayer Space and the "Catechist Prayer Card" craft as one of your monthly activities, take a photo of both projects and send them to: stcatherinehomework@gmail.com
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Option 3: Watch on FORMED.ORG
Our faith is strengthened by the proper formation of our minds and imagination.
Our faith is strengthened by the proper formation of our minds and imagination.
Log into your FORMED account to watch this video.
* This option is for students in grades PreK - 5. Scroll down for a Middle and High School option.
Travel with Benjamin Cello to the Land of the Baptized Imagination to meet his friends. In this first episode, Benjamin and his friends think about the kinds of things we should fill our minds with. After watching the video, submit the questions below.
Travel with Benjamin Cello to the Land of the Baptized Imagination to meet his friends. In this first episode, Benjamin and his friends think about the kinds of things we should fill our minds with. After watching the video, submit the questions below.
We celebrated the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta on September 5th. Watch this short, animated movie to learn more about her and her work. This movie is appropriate for Middle Schoolers and up. Submit the questions below for homework.
Students in First Reconciliation/First Communion
Students who will be making their First Reconciliation and First Communion this year can choose to complete the option below as one of their two monthly activities.
Watch on FORMED:
Watch on FORMED:
Children can watch this popular Catholic friar, Brother Francis, and learn more about what it means to be "Forgiven!"
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We strongly encourage parents of children receiving First Reconciliation this year to watch this 30 minute video. It is Episode 1 of a series on God's mercy which we encounter in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Homework: To submit watching the Brother Francis video as one of your activities for September, children can fill out the form below.