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april's at home lesson
Easter blessings to my students! ~ Mrs. Camiola
Our last class went very well. We walked the "Stations of the Cross" in church and experienced the love of our precious Lord Jesus as we prayed at each station. We learned that his suffering is love and strength for us. We can walk the Stations all year long, not only during Lent.
For our next in-person lesson, April 24th:- Work on memorizing the "Our Father" and "Hail Mary"
- Read "Lent & Easter Supplement" (pge 149-151). On page 148, look into Jesus' very sad eyes. He wants so much for us to love Him.
- In our activity book, read pages 90-91. Yes, Jesus is the "Bread of Life".
God bless you and your family this Easter season. Remember to look for Jesus all year long. -
march's at home lesson
Blessings to my students ~ Mrs. Camiola
Our February class went well as we studied the Ten Commandments God gave to Moses. God gave us these wonderful rules. He wants us to be happy by pleasing Him. He wants us to love Him and one another.
We are now in the church season of Lent. As we received ashes on Ash Wednesday, we are reminded to "turn our hearts back to God." He loves us so much.
For our next lesson (March 20th),
- Please continue to memorize the "Our Father" and "Hail Mary"
- Please read chapter 25 (pages 117-121) in your student book
- Please read page 95 in your activity book
My dear students, please remember during Lent to pray a little more, be a little kinder, and forgive a little more.
God bless and be with you! -
January - Regulary lesson and supplementary lesson
January supplementary lesson:
January/February 2022
As our new year began, we had an interruption in having class in person. But I am happy (as I'm sure you are) to meet together real soon.
As a church, we have celebrated the birth of our Blessed Lord. We have remembered when the three wise men (magi) visited the child Jesus. We have also remembered the Baptism of our Blessed Lord in the Jordan River.- For our next lesson, discuss (with parents) the day you were baptized. Maybe (with care) you can share an article with the class (only with permission, please.)
- We will continue with the Ten Commandments. Pleas read how our dear Lord encourages us to love others. Read pages 84-87.
- We will prepare for Lent. Please read pages 149-151.
- Please be sure to pray. Our Blessed Lord loves it when you talk to Him. He loves you so much!
- We will still continue to memorize the "Our Father", "Hail Mary", and the "Sign of the Cross".
- In class, we will pray our intercessory prayers. These are prayers for our loved ones and those in need. We can give a "thank you" prayer also.
May our Blessed Lord bless you and your family! ~ Mrs. Camiola
EDITED 1/12/2022:
- We will be canceling this weekend's in-person Faith Formation session for Pre-K - Grade 5. We have asked that the Pre-K - Grade 5 catechists prepare an alternate at home lesson to replace the in-person session. Since the original January at-home lesson just went out this week, we intend to send out the "replacement" lesson at the end of next week so that the catechists have enough time to prepare the lesson. In the meantime, you can work on the lesson below if you have not already done so.
January 2022 is the start of a new yar. Advent 2021 was the start of our Church's Liturgical Calendar. Both events give us new hopes and dreams for a better world in the love of our beloved Jesus.
In this lesson, we will begin to study the "Ten Commandments". In following these rules, we will be showing our love for Jesus (we are always aware of His love for us).- Please read pages 79-82 (with a parent).
- Practice the Sign of the Cross (slowly with respect). This act is a prayer.
- Continue to learn the "Hail Mary" (page 161).
- Learn the "Our Father" (page 161).
In class, be ready to think of someone who may need prayer (an intercessory prayer).
I pray your Christmas was holy and happy.
May our blessed Lord bless you and your family in the New Year.
God bless you, Mrs. Camiola -
december's lessonBlessings to my students! ~ Mrs. Camiola
December is a month of excitement and a time to be very grateful ! It is a time to share and love one another. But most of all , in December we prepare our hearts for the coming of someone very special. It is now a season to remember and wait patiently with hope. We call this waiting ADVENT!
- Please read pages 145-147 (with parents)
- Please practice the Sign of the Cross (slowly with respect) - page 161
- We will memorize the "Hail Mary" - page 161
- We will think about how we will make God (and others) happy during Advent.
- How will you celebrate this "season of love" as we remember this "special birthday"?
DECEMBER SERVICE PROJECT FOR PRE-K - GRADE 5:
Warm Feet, Warm Heart! If possible, we'd love the kids to participate in a service project this month. We are asking that
they purchase ONE pair of adult socks (Just one, please. Not a pack.), wrap the socks themselves (even the littles should try to do this on their own), and attach a note to the gift that includes the following: a Christmas greeting, whether they are women's or men's socks (or unisex), and their first name only.
These socks will be donated to local facilities/shelters that serve the homeless or less fortunate in our communities.
To take it a step further and to allow the kiddos to feel like they are "owning" this service project, you may want to have the kiddos do a chore to make the money that they use to purchase the pair of socks.
The wrapped socks can be brought to our next in-person session and placed in a basket at the front of church.
If you have any questions, please contact Beth, Amy, or Teresa. -
november's lessonBlessings to my students ~ Mrs. Camiola
November is the month when we remember the saints in heaven. We also remember "All Souls". These are our loved ones we pray for and hope they are in heaven. They pray for us, too.- Remember to practice making the "Sign of the Cross" (page 161)
- Try to memorize the "Hail Mary" (page 161)
- Read the "Apostle's Creed" (page 161). Underline "the communion of saints" in the prayer.
- Discuss with your parents:
- Are you named after a saint?
- Do you have a favorite saint?
- God wants us to be happy and holy like saints. To help us to love God as the saints do, read pages 74 and 75.
November at-home activity for ALL grade levels: We are hoping to spread some Thanksgiving cheer around our community and would love for you to help us with that. Before our November 14th in-person gathering, please create a Thanksgiving card that can be shared with someone that may need a little extra cheer this season. The design and cheerful/thankful message can be any you choose, but for safety's sake, we ask that the kids only sign their FIRST name inside the card. Bring the card(s) with you to our November 14th gathering and we will send them on to parishioners and/or community members on our prayer list, in living facilities, in the hospital, etc. Thank you for your help with this project! :)
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MESSAGE FROM THE CATECHIST & OCTOBER'S LESSON
Blessings to my students ~ Mrs. Camiola
- Page 161: Make "Sign of the Cross"
- Also on page 161: Say 3 "Hail Marys" for the Blessed Trinity
- Father
- Son
- Holy Spirit
- Practice memorizing the "Hail Mary"
- I love religious art. Maybe you do, too. Flip through your book and enjoy looking at the beautiful religious artwork on each page.
- Write down which pictures you like best and why.
- Have a parent or grandparent look at the pictures with you. Which ones were their favorites and why?
- October is a month to remember life. Talk about the following questions with your parents or grandparents:
- Who is Mary?
- Why should we love her?
- Where does she live?
God bless you, dear friends. I am looking forward to our first lesson together.