For those electing remote sessions, the Parent and Child lessons will be accessible via Zoom on the dates below. You can view the lesson on Zoom by clicking the lesson title. Note: the link for each lesson will not be live until the dates shown below. It is helpful for the parent to view the Adult Catechesis lesson and for your child to view the Catechist's lesson before you teach the Parent lessons. The recorded lessons are approximately 30 minutes.
Dates | Adult Catechesis Lesson by Sr. Marie |
Child Lesson by Catechists | Parents Teach* |
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9/19 | The Creed | Chapter 2: Jesus Is God's Best Gift | Chapters 17, 18, 19, 20 |
10/24 | The Sacraments | Chapter 3: Jesus Lives in His Church | Chapters 10, 12, 13, 21 |
12/12 | Advent & Christmas | Pages 199-202 | **Advent & Christmas |
1/23 | Moral Life | Chapter 1: God Is the Giver of Gifts | Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 |
2/27 | Lent, Holy Week & Easter | Pages 203-208 | **Lent, Holy Week & Easter |
3/20 | Prayer | Chapter 4: God Speaks to Us | Chapters 11, 15, 16, 24 |
4/24 | New Evangelization | Chapter 5: Jesus Shows Us How to Love God Our Father | Chapters 14, 22, 23, 25 |
*Parents for you to teach these lessons at home and have your child complete the activities for these chapters before the next month's Zoom lesson.
**Parents when we get to these sections, which do not have specific chapters for you to teach, please go to www.loyolapress.com. Scroll down the Home page to "Deepen Your Spirituality." Click on "Liturgical Year" and choose the season you are interested in using. Explore the website for activities that work for you and your family. Also, take advantage of the celebrations at church during these seasons.
Please view the lessons below to prepare your child for First Communion. Any questions, please reach out to Sr. Marie at dre@sspj.net
First Communion Lesson Part 1
First Communion Lesson Part 2
Here is a recording of a parent information meeting about First Communion.
First Communion Parent Meeting Recording
Here is a recording of a parent information meeting about First Penance.
First Penance Meeting Recording
Please view the lessons below to prepare your child for First Penance.Any questions, please reach out to Sr. Marie at dre@sspj.net
Let's Practice for First Penance
Reconciliation: Lessons 1-3
Reconciliation: Lessons 4-6