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Jesus in the New
Testament
Chapter 1
In this chapter, the children learned about God’s Covenant. As you
begin a new catechetical year, this is an appropriate time to make a class
covenant. Together write an agreement that all participants promise to
follow each session. Follow the directions below.
Click
here to download “Making a Class Covenant”
Chapter 2
In this chapter, the children learned about all four Gospel writers, Matthew,
Mark, Luke, and John. They learnd that each Evangelist told their own
unique story about the life of Jesus. Like the Evangelists, artists depict
Jesus according to what they want others to know about Jesus. Follow the
directions below to complete a parish religious art inventory with the
children.
Click
here to download “Religious Art Inventory”
Chapter 3
In this chapter, the children took an in-depth look at the Gospel of Mark.
They learned that the Church continues the mission and work of Jesus.
Follow the directions below to explore how your parish continues the mission
and work of Jesus.
Click
here to download “Setting Up a Parish Panel”
Chapter 4
In this chapter, the children read about the Second Vatican Council. This
was such a significant event in the history of the Catholic Church that
you may want to spend more time looking into Vatican II with the children.
Since there are so many people around who have lived before, during and
after Vatican II, consider setting up a panel so that the children can
hear the stories of these people. Follow the directions below.
Click
here to download “Setting up a Vatican II Panel”
Chapter 5
In this chapter the children read about living the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Download and print the activity below to complete a Corporal Works of
Mercy parish inventory.
Click
here to download "Corporal Works of Mercy parish inventory"
Chapter 6
In this chapter, the children took a closer look into the Gospel of John.
A significant topic in this chapter is the “I am” sayings.
Follow the directions below to complete an activity that will help the
children better understand and appreciate these Bible verses.
Click
here to download “John’s ‘I am’ Sayings”
Chapter 7
In this chapter, the children learned about the Apostle Paul and his Letter
to the Romans. In this letter, Paul celebrates God’s grace given
to us in Baptism. Follow the directions below to bless the children with
water as part of a prayer ritual.
Click
here to download “Water Ritual”
Chapter 8
In the early Church, Paul proclaimed the good news to people through his
travels and his letters. Today, the bishops throughout the world proclaim
the Gospel and remind the people of the Church of our responsibility to
live according to God’s laws. The National Conference of Catholic
Bishops (NCCB) and the United States Catholic Conference (USCC) are the
organizations of Catholic hierarchy in the United States. Through these
organizations, the bishops in our country fulfill their responsibilities
of leadership and service to the Church. Follow the directions below to
have the children write to their local bishop.
Click
here to download “Writing to the Bishop”
Chapter 9
In this chapter the children learned that in his Letter to the Colossians,
Paul teaches that love is the greatest virtue. Follow the directions below
to help the children focus on the message of love.
Click
here to download “Love Song Charades”
Chapter 10
In this chapter, the children learned from the Letter of James that we
need to put our faith into action. This is an appropriate time for the
children to get to know people in the community who put their faith into
action. These people are living saints. Follow the directions below to
help the children interview living saints.
Click
here to download “Interviewing Living Saints”
Chapter 11
In this chapter, the children learned from the Letter to the Hebrews that
faith involves commitment. This is an appropriate time for the children
to find out more about a martyr who has been a model of faith and commitment
for them.
Click
here to download “Researching a Martyr”
Chapter 12
In this chapter, the children took a close look at the meaning of the
Our Father. Follow the directions below to help the children express their
understanding of this prayer with an artistic representation.
Click
here to download “Praying the Our Father with Art”
