Church & Sacraments

Chapter 1
In this chapter, the children learn about the Church as the new People of God. They learn about the vocation of lay people. This is an appropriate time to invite a few lay ministers to share with the children about their ministry experiences.

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Chapter 2
In this chapter, the children learn about the Church as the Body of Christ. To help the children understand this image, make Body of Christ jigsaw puzzles. Follow the directions below.

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Chapter 3
In this chapter the children learn about Paul and Paul's conversion. This is a very exciting story for children and it makes a great play. Follow the directions below and give the children the opportunity to make up a role-play of Paul's conversion.

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Chapter 4
In this chapter, the children read about the importance of music in communal prayer. This is an appropriate time to invite a music minister from your parish to talk with the children about music ministry. Follow the suggestions below.

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Chapter 5
In this chapter, the children learn about the importance of prayer. They come to understand that prayer is talking with God. Follow the directions below to have the children perform skits about people of the Bible and their conversations with God.

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Chapter 6
In this chapter, the children review all seven sacraments. Use the activity below to discuss with the children their personal experiences of the sacraments.

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Chapter 7
In this chapter, the children learn about the images of darkness and light that John used in his writing. Use the activity below to help the children identify what makes them feel as if they are living in darkness and light.

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Chapter 8
In this chapter, the children learn about Baptism and Confirmation. Follow the activity below to role-play Baptism and Confirmation with the children.

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Chapter 9
In this chapter, the children have learned about the Eucharist and our unity as Catholics in the Eucharist. This is an appropriate time to introduce the children to people in your parish that bring the Eucharist to the sick or homebound.

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Chapter 10
In this chapter, the children read a few stories from the Bible about bread. They also learn about the significance of bread. Follow the directions below to have the children write a diamonte poem about bread.

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Chapter 11
In this chapter, the children learn about the Sacraments of Healing. Follow the directions below to have the children role-play the sacrament of Reconciliation.

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Chapter 12
Ask a couple you know to visit with your group. You may also ask a parish staff person to give you the name of a couple who would be willing to visit with your group.

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