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A Family of Faith  Resources and Assignments

(Click on the items below for PDF copies of the items or to link to a video)
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Grade 1 & 2 Dates for Sacramental Meetings

April/May:

Video of April/May Meeting Presentation
Parent Essay:
The Fifth Through the Eighth Beatitudes: Parent Guide, pgs 287-288
Social Justice and the Mission of Christian Discipleship: Parent Guide, pgs 289-291
Assignments:
On Going: Your Journey Board (poster board):
Walking the Path of the Beatitudes
Parent Guide, page 239
   Student Activity book, page 181
Lesson 12 suggested activities:
Jesus Lives Out the Fifth through Eighth Beatitudes
Parent Guide, pages 234-236
Student Activity book, pages 170-173
(Optional Grade 1-3) My Beatitudes Book
Parent Guide, page 238
Student Activity book, page 159-162
(Optional) Saints and the Beatitudes
Parent Guide, page 237
Student Activity Book, pages 175-177
Lesson 13 suggested activity:
The Common Good
Parent Guide, pages 245-246
Student Activity Book, page 184
Resources:
Videos:
What Kind of Response Does Jesus Require of Me? (Ignite Your Catholic Faith)
Do Catholics Follow All Those Weird Old Testament Laws? (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
What exactly is the Common Good?
Fr. John Riccardo, The Heart of Discipleship
Catholic Social Teaching: Called to Charity and Justice (Breaking in the Habit)
March:

Video of March Meeting Presentation
Parent Essay:
The New Commandment and Works of Mercy: Parent Guide, pgs 283-284
The First Through Fourth Beatitudes: Parent Guide, pgs 285-286
Assignments:
On Going: Your Journey Board (poster board):
Jesus Teaches Us How to Love
Parent Guide, page 206
   Student Activity book, page 147
Lesson 10 suggested activities:
Living the Corporal Works of Mercy
Parent Guide, pages 200-201
Grades 1 & 2, Student Activity book, page 140
Grades 3-6, Student Activity book, page 139
Spiritual Works of Mercy Match Up
Parent Guide, pages 202-203
Student Activity book, page141
Lesson 11 suggested activities:
Jesus Lives Out the First through Fourth Beatitudes
Parent Guide, pages 215-217
Student Activity Book, pages 154-157
Sacramental Prep (grades 1 & 2) Blessed: First Reconciliation by Dynamic Catholic
Gr 1: Session 4, Episode 5 (From the Bible: Our Father)
   Student book pages 118-119, Leader guide pages 118-119
Gr 2: Continue with preparation for First Communion
  Blessed: First Reconciliation entire Leader Guide
Blessed: First Reconciliaiton entire Student Book
Resources:
Videos:
Corporal Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Homeless (Redemptorist TV)
Corporal Works of Mercy: Burying the Dead (Redemptorist TV)
Corporal Works of Mercy: Helping the Sick (Redemptorist TV)
Corporal Works of Mercy: Visiting the Imprisoned (Redemptorist TV)
Corporal Works of Mercy: Clothing the Naked (Redemptorist TV)
Corporal Works of Mercy: Nourishing the Needy (Redemptorist TV)
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Challenge the Sinner (Redemptorist TV)
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Counsel the Doubtful (Redemptorist TV)
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Comfort the Sorrowful (Redemptorist TV)
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Bear Wrongs Patiently (Redemptorist TV)
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Forgive All Injuries (Redemptorist TV)
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Pray for All (Redemptorist TV)
Catholic Social Teaching in 3 Minutes (Trocaire)
The Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching (The Religion Teacher)
Articles:
Practicing the Spiritual Works of Mercy (Fr. Ed Broom)
February :

Video of February Meeting Presentation
Parent Essay:
The Fifth and Sixth Commandments, Parent Guide, pgs 277-279
The Seventh through the Tenth Commandments, Parent Guide, pgs 280-282
Assignments:
On Going: Your Journey Board (poster board):
The Second Great Commandment and the Second Tablet:
Parent Guide, pages 180-181
   Student Activity book, page 129
Lesson 8 suggested activities:
Words of Life
Words of Life: Parent Guide, pages 157-159
Acts of Life: Student Activity book, page 119
Lesson 9 suggested activities:
Path of Life
Parent Guide, pages 176-177
Student Activity Book, pages 124-125
Sacramental Prep (grades 1 & 2) Blessed: First Reconciliation by Dynamic Catholic
Gr 1: Session 2, Episode 3 (The Greatest Commandment)
   Student book pages 42-44 , Leader guide pages 42-44
Gr 2: Continue with preparation for First Reconciliation by February 28
  Blessed: First Reconciliation entire Leader Guide
Blessed: First Reconciliaiton entire Student Book
Print and Video Resources:
Videos: (to access the commandment videos use user name: kconte@seasfw.org and the password " afamilyoffaith" if needed)
The Sixth Commandment (Catholic Online School)
The Seventh Commandment (Catholic Online School)
The Eighth Commandment (Catholic Online School)
The Ninth Commandment (Catholic Online School)
The Tenth Commandment (Catholic Online School)
That's Offensive! (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Mariage is a Dance: Theology of the Body (Christopher West)
A Friar Goes to Confession (Ascension Presents)
Articles:
A Sack Full of Feathers (Jewish Parable)
10 Tips for a Better Confession (Fr. Ed Broom)
10 Short Meditations for a Making a Good Confession (Fr. Ed Broom)
January:

Video of January Meeting Presentation
Parent Essay:
The Greatest Commandment and the First Three Commandments, Parent Guide, pgs 272-274
The Fourth Commandment and the Domestic Church, Parent Guide, pages 275-276
Assignments:
On Going: Your Journey Board (poster board):
The First Great Commandment and the First Tablet:
Parent Guide, page 126-127
   Student Activity book, page 99
Lesson 6 suggested activities:
Keeping the First Three Commandments
Parent Guide, pages 123-124
Student Activity book, page 95
Student Activity book, page 96
(page 96 for gr 1 & 2 might be best but they should be able to do page 95)
Grade 3-6: Gospel Matching
Parent Guide, page 125
Student Activity Book, page 97
Lesson 7 suggested activities:
Parental Blessing
Parent Guide, page 135
Sacramental Prep (grades 1 & 2) Blessed: First Reconciliation by Dynamic Catholic
Gr 1: Session 1, Episode 5 (I am Blessed, I am Grateful)
   Student book pages 20-21 , Leader guide pages 20-21
Gr 2: Continue with preparation for First Reconciliation by February 28
  Blessed: First Reconciliation entire Leader Guide
Blessed: First Reconciliaiton entire Student Book
Print and Video Resources:
The First Thing Mother Teresa Did Every Morning (Franciscan Media) (Highly Recommend!)
The Greatest Commandments and the First Three Commandments
   On the Ten Commandments (Bishop Robert Barron)
Discovering the Ten Commandments as an Expression of God’s Love (Jeff Cavins)
Struggle is Necessary (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The Fourth Commandment and the Domestic Church:
Family Prayer (Ken and Janelle Yasinski)
Catholic Marriage: Our Rule of Life (Ken and Janelle Yasinski)
December:
Video of December Meeting Presentation
Parent Essay:
The Cardinal and Theological Virtues, Parent Guide, pages 270-271
Assignments:
On Going: Your Journey Board (poster board):
The Virtuous Path:
Parent Guide, page 99
   Student Activity book, pages 79-81
Lesson 5 suggested activities:
Grade 1& 6: Virtue Tree
Parent Guide, page 98
Student Activity book, pages 73-77
Grade 3-6: Virtue and Vice
Parent Guide, page 96-97
Student Activity Book, 61-71
Sacramental Prep (grades 1 & 2) Blessed: First Reconciliation by Dynamic Catholic
Gr 1: Session 2, Episode 3 (The Greatest Commandment)
Student book pages 42-45, Leader guide pages 42-45
Gr 2: Sess 5, Episode 1 and Episode 2 (Great Moments in Life & The Garden of Your Heart)
Student book pages 138-143, Leader guide pages 138-143
  Blessed: First Reconciliation entire Leader Guide
Blessed: First Reconciliaiton entire Student Book
Print and Video Resources:
Faith Is Not Something You Can Lose (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
What is Hope and Why Do You Need It (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Bishop Barron on Faith Hope and Love
How to Stop Bad Habits (Ken Yasinski)
What's up with Catholics and Saints (Ignite Your Faith)
Leah Darrow on Modesty (Ascension Press)

Article: Understanding the 7 Deadly Sins (Fr. James Shafer)
November:
Video of November Meeting Presentation
Parent Essays:
Conscience: God's Law in Our Hearts
We Must Avoid Sin and Grow in Holiness
Assignments:
On Going
Your Journey Board (poster board)
1. Growth in Holiness, Parent Guide, 75 Student Activity Book, 45
Lesson 3:
Conscience Fill in the Blank, Student Activity Book, pages 33-34
Conscience Fill in the Blank, Parent Guided, page 57
Lesson 4:
Understanding Mortal Sin, Student Activity Book, pages 39-40
Understanding Mortal Sin, Parent Guided, pages 66-68
Sacramental Prep (grades 1 & 2)
Grade 1: Session 1, Episode 6 (Sharing Your Blessings)
Student book pgs 22-23, Leader guide pages 22-23
Grade 2: Session 4, Episode 4 (What is Reconciliation)
Student book pgs 116-117, Leader guide pages pages 116-117
  Blessed: First Reconciliation entire Leader Guide
Blessed: First Reconciliaiton entire Student Book
Print and Video Resources:
Conscience: God's Law in Our Hearts
Making Decisions 101: Fr. Mike Schmitz
Growing In Holiness (Heaven Is For Saints Only): Catholic Speaker Ken Yasinski
Do the Ends Justify the Means? Breaking in the Habit
Commentary on Conscience: Bishop Robert Barron
We Must Avoid Sin and Grow in Holiness
How to Face Temptations: Fr. Mike Schmitz
Mortal vs. Venial Sin: Fr. Mike Schmitz
How Do We Keep the Faith? Ignite Your Catholic Faith
Why Does Evil Exist? Ignite Your Catholic Faith

Advent: Advent in 2 Minutes: Busted Halo

Article: Forming A Healthy Conscience

The Chosen (This can be view on The Chosen app on either phone platform and on Netflix)
I highly recommend this is a critically acclaimed binge-worthy streamed series that spotlights the men and women who knew Jesus and their transformation because of the relationship. The series portrays real emotions and personalities that is true to Scripture but adds cultural and historical context. VERY well done, very moving.
October:
Video of October Meeting Presenation
Parent Essays:
Heaven Our Final Destination
Our Choice Between Life and Death
Complete Lesson Summary of the October Lessons
(Choose one or more activities from each lesson to complete this month.)
Saint of the Month: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Excerpt: My Path to Heaven
Assignments:
On Going
Your Journey Board (poster board) (2 Activities)
1. Your Heavenly Destination: Parent Guide, 26
2. Choose Life: Parent Guide,38  Student Activity Book, 23
Lesson 1:
Jesus' Eight Promises & Signposts, Parent Guide: 24
Signposts, Student Activity Book: 14
Lesson 2:
Made in the Image of God, Parent Guide: 29-31
"Nature" Walk, Student Activity Book: 17
Sacramental Prep (grades 1 & 2)
Grade 1: You are Blessed (Session 1, Episode 2 & Episode 3) (wkbk) (ldr guide)
Grade 2: Happiness and Free Will (Session 2, Episode 1) (wkbk pages) (ldr gd pages)
  Blessed: First Reconciliation entire Leader Guide
Blessed: First Reconciliaiton entire Student Book
Print and Video Resources:
Heaven: Our Final Destination
What's God's Plan for Me?: Ignite Your Catholic Faith (2:34)
Made for More: Ken Yasinski (1:40)
For Everyone Doubting Themselves: Leah Darrow (3:32)
Living a Life of Meaning: Roman Catholic Beliefs Explained: Ken Yasinski (4:12)
Our Choice Between Life and Death
Does Life Really Matter?: Ignite Your Catholic Faith (2:29)
Can People Really Change?: Ignite Your Catholic Faith (2:29)
Created in the Image and Likeness of God: Breaking the Habit (6:46)
Article: What Catholics need to know about making their Homes a Domestic Church
September:
Video of September Meeting Presentation
Video Resources:
Family:
The Domestic Church (4:19 min)
Raising World Changers : Catholic Parenting by Ken Yasinski (3:00 min)
Make Dinner Matter (1:43 min)
Scripture:
Ways to Read the Bible: Fr. Mike Schmitz (8:17 min)
Bishop Barron on How to Read the Bible (7 min)
Franciscan University Presents: How to Read the Bible by Scott Hahn (60 min)
Assignments:
On Going
Your Journey Board (poster board)
Refer to Parent Guide, Page 3 and Page 293
This month
Bible Basics: Student Activity Book, Pages 4 & 5
Refer to Parent Guide p ages 5 & 6
Look It Up; Add it Up, (in packet)
Practice Basic Catholic Prayers: Student Activity Book, page 6
Refer to Parent Guide page 7
Grades 1 & 2 (Sacramental Prep)
My Journey with God: Blessed: First Reconciliation: Session 1, Episode 4 (scroll down)
Blessed: First Reconciliation Leader Guide
Blessed: First Reconciliaiton Student Book

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Catholic Church

Family Catechesis

A Family of Faith Resources and Assignments