Articles from the United Conference of Catholic Bishops (also found in the family First Communion blue folder received in January at the First Communion Parent Workshop).
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The Eucharist awakens us to our own dignity and to that of others.
The Eucharist is a sign of our incomparable dignity as human persons. This dignity, given to all equally, regardless of our social or economic status or where we come from (Jas 2:1-9), causes us to recognize “what value each person, our brother or sister, has in God’s eyes, if Christ offers Himself equally to each one. . . . If our Eucharistic worship is authentic, it must make us grow in awareness of the dignity of each person,” Pope John Paul II writes (Dominicae Cenae [On the Mystery and Worship of the Eucharist], no. 6). |
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What happens in the Mass?
Participation in the Eucharist “heals our relationships with God, with ourselves, with others and with the world,” and therefore affects “the whole week, and motivates us to greater concern for nature and the poor” (Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ [On Care for Our Common Home], no. 237). |
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Thursday Family 24-25 CLASS DATES:
- September 5, October 10, November 7, December 5 - January 9, February 6, March 6, April 10, May 1 |
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FIRST COMMUNION STUDENTS - Our textbook is the Catholic Children's Bible from St. Mary's Press with worksheets in your child's folder. Parents are the primary catechists. Along with the information provided in your First Reconciliation Retreat folder or First Communion Workshop folder, we are asking that you watch the videos for parents below. There are videos for the kids to watch, too!
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Fr. Tim Anastos Explains the Mass using the POP UP MASS KIT
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IMPORTANT DATES
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION
IMPORTANT DATES First Reconciliation Family RETREAT - September 14 FIRST RECONCILIATION - December 7 First Communion PARENT WORKSHOP - January 12 (parents only) First Communion RETREAT - April 26 (with at least one parent) First Communion MASS - May 3 First Communion Students & Parents
Follow your syllabus to complete your lessons and activities! Formed.org Videos for KIDS! Please watch: The Eucharist for Little Children --------------------------------------------- We usually teach both ways to receive: on the tongue and in the hand. Please practice at home. HOME LESSON PLANS Click on picture to see the teaching guide if you are completing a lesson at home!
Lesson 9 - Extra Credit!
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Lesson Resources
Reconciliation (Go Seek Find)
Retreat Videos: Jesus & Prayer - God's Story How do I go to Confession? Parable of the Lost Sheep The Lost Sheep and Lost Coin Chapter 2 Puzzle: GOD ALWAYS FORGIVES US Video: The Forgiving Father/Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son from Saddleback Kids Chapter 3 Video: Accident or Sin Worksheet Color Your World With Kindness Chapter 4 The Ten Commandments Worksheet Chapter 5 Video: Jesus and the Sinful Woman Chapter 6 Video: Parable of the Lost Sheep Signs of a Good Choice Worksheet Chapter 7 Video: Jesus Calms the Storm Chapter 8 Video: God Sends the Holy Spirit Brother Francis Videos
Watch this video to see if it will be helpful in explaining the 10 commandments. You can stop and start the video as you watch it with your child. This video is on the Formed website that is free to you from St. Gall! If you haven't signed up yet, use this link: www.stgall.formed.org Choose the St. Gall Church in Elburn. 
Eucharist (Go Seek Find)
Chapter 1 Video: Chapter 2 Video: Family Activity: Make a gratitude jar. Decorate a jar. Leave strips of paper by the jar. Write down the things you are grateful for any time you think of one! During family prayer time, you could pull a few out and say "Thank you, God," after each one! Chapter 3 Video: Oh Happy Day (Sister Act) Chapter 4 Video: The Thankful Leper Chapter 5 Video: Parable of the Sower Chapter 6 Video: Teamwork The Smart Way 
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Fr. Max Mass Videos
Fr. Max gives a short explanation of the parts of the Mass as he prays a daily Mass. The daily Mass does not include music. You can also hear some of the prayers that Fr. Max says that you would miss if we were singing. During the Presentation of the Gifts prayers, we respond Blessed be God forever.
Part One - youtu.be/bXU0syqjNFA Part Two - youtu.be/a4YFbVSJavc |
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MORE ON THE FORMED.ORG WEBSITE
Bread of Life - Celebrating the Eucharist (Formed.org)
Join Brother Francis in the delightfully inspirational and instructive presentation that teaches children all about the sacrament of the Eucharist! This episode contains:
Brother Francis: The Bread of Life is an exceptional way to prepare children for their first Holy Communion. |
Formed.org Videos
Parents: Presence Series Just click on these links! Click on Presencia to see the lessons in Spanish! Presence - For Parents: Preparing Your Child for First Holy Communion Presence - For Children: The Miracle at Every Mass Presence - Session 1: God Is with Us Presence - Session 2: The Story of the Eucharist Presence - Session 3: Bread for the Journey Presence - Biblical Foundations with Dr. Tim Gray 
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FIRST COMMUNION - HOW DO I RECEIVE JESUS?
Watch this video with your child and review how to receive the Body and Blood of Christ to prepare for their First Communion!
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EUCHARIST
You can receive the Eucharist on the tongue or in the hand. But how do you do that properly? Watch the video by clicking on Sacraments 101. · Walk up to receive with hands folded and bow. · Stand close enough so the Priest can reach you. · Priest: The Body of Christ. You: Amen. · In the hand: Make a throne. Cup your hands with the dominant hand on the bottom. · On the tongue: Either kneel or stand, open your mouth and stick out your tongue a bit. Tilting your head to look up a bit helps! · Step to the side and make the Sign of the Cross as you look at the cross above the altar. Practice at home with small crackers! |
