Please Follow the Lesson Plan Calendar for Your Session/Day Carefully

ST. CYRIL PREP

LESSON PLAN

LEVEL 5

·  Please follow the Lesson Plan Calendar for your session/day carefully.

·  Some sessions will need to present the most important concepts of 2 chapters on the same week for certain weeks.

·  PLEASE INCORPORATE LEARNING THE CORPORAL AND SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY (CHAPTER 24), AND THE PRAYER: HAIL HOLY QUEEN EARLY ON AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS THIS IS AN IMPORTANT THEME TO BE MASTERED IN LEVEL 5*** ADDITIONAL CORPORAL & SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY MATERIAL IS PROVIDED.

·  Unit Assessments are listed on the Lesson Plan Calendar and should be administered after finishing each unit when possible.

·  Opening and Closing Masses, 40 Hours, Advent Confessions, the Safe Environment Lesson, and Lenten Confessions are all posted on the PREP calendar.

·  The following lesson plan contains lesson sheets for every chapter in the text.

·  The lesson plans are designed to be a work sheet for the catechist, with blocks available for notes, and additional creative material he/she chooses to insert.

·  They are meant to be a guide, allowing you to substitute or be creative if you can still accomplish the same goal.

·  In this way, with open blocks available on the lesson charts, the catechist is free to insert, transfer information from a previous or other lesson that needs to be accomplished, etc.

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

Lesson
Plan
Steps / Week of: FEB 24, 25, 26 / Teacher Notes / Objectives /
/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT LESSON / This lesson is mandated by the Archdiocese. A short video and presentation will be given for all levels in the Social Hall. / Catechists may use remaining time from session in individual classrooms to accomplish other lesson work. /
10-15 min
ENGAGE /
30-40 min
EXPLORE /
REFLECT
15 min
RESPOND
5-10 min /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ Welcome students and distribute books and folders using labels provided for each student. / CD 2, Track 2 “ Song of Love”
Instrumental / ESTABLISH A PRAYER TABLE. Begin and end each session with prayer. Incorporate the short prayers on first and last page of each session- (praying hand symbol on each page) or other prayers of your choice. /
/ CHAPTER 1:
GOD MAKES EVERYTHING
PG. 3 / Tell the story of how God created the world with beauty and order.
Describe ways god continues to care for creation and ways we can care for the world.
Explain the mystery of the Trinity.
Define doxology and Eucharistic Prayer. /
10 min
ENGAGE / Unit Saint: Saint Augustine, pg. 1-2
God Creates Us, pg. 3 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / God Created the World, pg. 4
Creation is the Work of the Trinity, pg. 5
Prayers Honoring the Trinity, pg. 5
Art Print: The Flower Seller / If time allows, have children complete blackline master T-301
Use coordinating art print page in student books, pg. 225. /
REFLECT
15 min
RESPOND
5-10 min / Prayer: God Invites Us to Reflect, pg. 6
Reflecting on Creation, pg. 7
Living My Faith, pg. 8 / Play CD2, Track 4
Use CD 2, Track 3, lyrics in student books, pg. 218 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 8 /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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Steps / Week of: / Teacher Notes / Objectives /
/ CHAPTER 2:
GOD SAVES US, PG. 9 / Explain the nature of sin.
Define Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promise of Salvation.
Identify ways of working for social justice.
Define human condition. /
10-15 min
ENGAGE / God Saves Us, pg. 9 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / The Human Condition, pg. 10
The Nature of Sin, pg. 10
Sin and the Promise of Salvation, pg. 11
Art Print: Saint Peter Claver / If time allows, have children complete blackline master, T-302
Use coordinating art print page in student books, pg. 226. /
REFLECT
15 min / Prayer: Making Good Choices, pg. 12 / Use recorded guided reflection, “Making Good Choices”, CD 1, Track 6 /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 14 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 14 /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 3:
GOD’S REVELATION,
PG. 15 / Tell the story of Abraham and God’s covenant with him, and his importance to other faiths.
Explain that the Old Testament is God’s Revelation.
Explain the Ten Commandments and why God gave them to us.
Define Hebrews, Islam, Jews, Judaism, Muslims, and Revelation. /
10 min
ENGAGE / God’s Revelation, pg. 15 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / The Story of Abraham, pg. 16
The Old Testament and the Story of Salvation, pg. 17
Art Print: Moses and the Tablets / Use recorded scripture passage, “The Story of Abraham”, CD 1, Track 1. If time allows, have children complete blackline master T-303.
Use coordinating art print page in student books on pg. 227 /
REFLECT
15 min / Prayer: Living God’s Way, pg. 18
The Ten Commandments, pg. 19 /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 20 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 20. /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 4:
GOD DIRECTS OUR LIVES, PG. 21 / Tell the story of how Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like little children.
Summarize the Beatitudes as ways of living as members of God’s kingdom.
Explain the meaning of the Beatitudes.
Define Kingdom of Heaven. /
10 min
ENGAGE / God Directs Our Lives, pg. 21 / If time allows, have children complete blackline master, T-304 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / Jesus, the Child, and the Kingdom, pg. 22
The Members of God’s Kingdom, pg. 23
Art Print: Saint Philip Neri / CD 2, Track 5, “Let the Children come to Me”, lyrics in student books pg. 219
Use coordinating art print page in student books, pg. 228 /
REFLECT
15 min / Prayer: Asking God for Grace, pg. 24
The Meaning of the Beatitudes, pg. 25 / Beatitudes, pg. 209 in student books. /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 26 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 26 /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 5:
CELEBRATING ORDINARY TIME, PG. 27 / Have children complete Assessment for Unit 1 when time allows. / Point out that in Ordinary Time, celebrating the sacraments and using sacramentals help sustain our faith.
Explain that God touches our lives in many different ways.
Define sacraments. /
10-15 min
ENGAGE / Celebrating Ordinary Time,
pg. 27 /
25-30 min
EXPLORE / We Grow with the Sacraments During Ordinary Time, pg. 28 / If time allows, have students complete blackline master T-305 /
REFLECT
15 min
RESPOND
5-10 min / Mass During Ordinary Time,
pg. 29
Art Print: Centering
Living My Faith, pg. 30 / Use coordinating art print page in student books on pg. 229. /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 30 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 30. /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 6:
NEW LIFE IN JESUS, PG. 33 / Articulate the mystery of the Incarnation.
Explain how the Spirit guides the Church in carrying out Jesus’ mission.
Give examples of ways we are called to be signs of Jesus’ presence.
Define Incarnation, mystery, and sanctifying grace. /
10 min
ENGAGE / Unit Saint: Saint Alphonsus Liguori, pg. 31-32
New Life in Jesus, pg. 33 / “Song of Love”, CD 2, Track 1 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / Jesus’ Mission on Earth, pg. 34
Jesus’ Church Continues His Mission, pg. 34
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ Mission, pg. 35
Art Print: The Corner Stone / Use coordinating art print page in student books on pg. 230. /
REFLECT
15 min / Prayer:: The Incarnation, pg. 36
The Apostles’ Creed, pg. 37 /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg.38 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 38 /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 7:
MEETING JESUS, PG. 39 / Name and describe each of the seven sacraments.
Tell the story of Jairus’s daughter.
Describe how Jesus is present to us through the sacraments.
Define Chrism. /
10-15 min
ENGAGE / Meeting Jesus, pg. 39 / If time allows, use blackline master, T-310 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / The Seven Sacraments,
pg. 40-41
Art Print: Jairus’s Daughter / Use the Finding God poster of the Seven Sacraments
Use the coordinating art print page in the children’s books on pg. 231. /
REFLECT
15 min / Prayer: Prayer of Gratitude, pg. 42
We Are Blessed, pg. 43 /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 44 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 44. /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 8:
BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST,
PG. 45 / Describe the rights and the effects of the Sacrament of Baptism.
Explain how the Church calls us to new life in Baptism.
Define oil of catechumens and stewardship. /
10-15 min
ENGAGE / Baptized into Christ, pg. 45 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / The Sacrament of Baptism, pg. 46-47
Art Print: Peter Preaching / Use the blackline master T-311 if time allows.
Use the coordinating art print page in the children’s books on pg. 232. /
REFLECT
15 min / Prayer: Being a Child of Light, pg. 48
We Are a Light for the World, pg. 49 / CD 2, Track 17 or 18 /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 50 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 50. /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 9:
GROWING IN THE SPIRIT,
PG. 51 / Explain what our mission is as Christians.
Describe the rite and the effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Describe the events of Pentecost.
Define Advocate, holiness, gifts of the Holy Spirit, counsel, fear of the Lord, fortitude, knowledge piety, understanding and wisdom. /
10-15 min
ENGAGE / Growing in the Spirit, pg. 51 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / Our Mission as /Christians, pg. 52
The Sacrament of Confirmation, pg. 53
Art Print: The Spirit Descends / If time allows, use the blackline master, T-312
Use the coordinating art print page in student books, on pg. 233. /
REFLECT
15 min / Prayer: Help from the Holy Spirit, pg. 54
Understanding the Sacraments, pg. 55 /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 56 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 56 /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 10:
CELEBRATING ADVENT,
PG. 57 / WHEN TIME ALLOWS, HAVE CHILDREN COMPLETE ASSESSMENT FOR UNTI 2, OR ASSIGN AS HOMEWORK. / Recall that in Advent, we wait with hope to celebrate Jesus’ birth, which gives us eternal life.
Tell how we celebrate the sacraments as a way to prepare for Christ.
Define baptismal font. /
10-15 min
ENGAGE / Celebrating Advent, pg. 57 /
25-35 min
EXPLORE / We Prepare During Advent, pg. 58 / If time allows, use blackline master, T-313 /
REFLECT
20-25 min / Mass During Advent, pg. 59
Art Print: Walking to Church / Use the coordinating art print page in student books on pg. 234. /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 60 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 60. /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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/ CHAPTER 11:
THE CHURCH IS ONE,
PG. 63 / Identify the Holy Spirit as the source of unity in the Church.
Describe the various roles in the Church.
Explain that there are both unity and diversity in the church.
Define clergy, evangelization, laity, priesthood, religious life, and vows. /
10min
ENGAGE / Unit Saint: Saint Ignatius Loyola, pg. 61-62
The Church is One, pg. 63 / Song of Love, CD 2, Track 1
If time allows, use blackline master T-317. /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / Different Roles of Church Members, pg. 64
The Pope’s Role in the Church’s Unity, pg. 65
The Servant of the Servants God, pg. 65
Art Print: Psalm 100 / Use the Finding God poster, The Apostles’ Creed, also found in student books on pg. 190
Use the coordinating art print page in student books, on pg. 235. /
REFLECT
15 min / Prayer: The Apostes’ Creed,
pg. 66
Examining the Eastern Tradition,
Pg. 67. /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 68 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 68. /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP

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Steps / Week of: / Teacher Notes / Objectives /
/ CHAPTER 12:
CALLED TO HOLY ORDERS, PG. 69 / Identify Matrimony and Holy Orders as the Sacraments at the Service of Communion.
Describe the Rite of Ordination, as well as the effects of the sacrament.
Recall the story of Matthias’s selection as Judas’s replacement.
Define character, basilica, ordination, and Sacraments at the Service of Communion. /
10 min
ENGAGE / Called to Holy Orders, pg. 69 / CD 2, Track 8 /
30-40 min
EXPLORE / Sacraments at the Service of Communion, pg. 70.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders,
Pg. 71
Art Print: Extraordinary Synod / Use the coordinating art print page in student books on pg. 236.
If time allows, use blackline master,
T-318 /
REFLECT
15-20 min / Prayer: Prayer of St. Ignatius, pg. 72
Knowing Your Church Leaders, pg. 73 / Use the recorded guided reflection, CD 1, track 8 /
RESPOND
5-10 min / Living My Faith, pg. 74 / Encourage parent to engage in “With My Family” activity on pg. 74. /

Catechist: Level 5 St. Cyril PREP