GRADE 7 -LESSON PLANS/SCHEDULE FOR CATECHISTS 2014-15
9/28/14: First Day!
Welcome &
First Day of Class
Session 1
10 AM: Parents/Students will meet Catechist in APR and sit with them for the First Day
Prayer and instructions. Then parents and students will walk to their classrooms.
BOOK: Christ Reveals GOD’S MYSTERY
10/5/14 –Chapter #1 FAITH IN HISTORY
Session 2
NOTE: October is the month in which Mary, Most Holy Queen of the Holy Rosary, is venerated.
Read the “Did you Know” box on page 114 to explain Mary’s role in the life of the Church.
Theme/Activities: What the Church teaches about who God is. Why is describing God so difficult?
Discover the Church’s teachings on the Trinity, and how we can live according to the
faith of the Church.
p. 16 Faith Connection – Create a Timeline.
p. 17-18: I Follow Jesus -- Read and understand our Creed.
p. 18, Complete the Faith Choice, recite and discuss the Apostle’s Creed (p. 20)
10/12/14 – FAMILY FAITH SESSION - ROSARY - All Families will meet in Church
Session 3
10:00 AM (in Church) Students and Families will pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary together
10/19/14 – Chapter #2 FAITH OF THE CHURCH/The QUEST for GOD
Session 4
Theme/Activities: How do faith and reason help us know, love, and serve God?
History of Catholic education, universities, hospitals, etc.
God is revealed in Creation
p. 25, Faith Connection
Divine Revelation, p. 27
pp. 29-30, I Follow Jesus
10/26/14 – Chapter #3 THE WORD OF GOD
Session 5
(All Saints Day – 11/1)
Theme/Activities: How Scripture is used during Mass/How the Bible communicates God’s Word to us
Prayer to the Triune God (p.32)
Discuss the two questions on p. 33 (and the timeline at the bottom of the page)
The Liturgical Year (pp. 34-35)
p. 37: The literal, spiritual, allegorical, and moral senses of Scripture. Complete the
Faith Connection at bottom of p. 37
pp. 38-39, Covenant
pp.41-42, I Follow Jesus, and complete the Faith Choice.
11/2/14– Chapter #4 IMAGES OF GOD/GOD THE CREATOR
Session 6
Discover
the
many
images
the
Bible
uses
to
describe
God
Theme/Activities:
Discover how to expand your understanding of God
p. 47: Faith Journal
pp. 48-51 (all the images of God)
pp. 53-54, I Follow Jesus, and complete the Faith Choice.
11/9/14 – NO CLASS – Teacher Convention Weekend
11/16/14 Chapter #6 THE TRINITY and Chapter #9 THE SON OF GOD
THIS IS LAST REGULAR CLASS BEFORE ADVENT
!! RSVP’s due for Advent Family Faith Session on the Holy Mass !!
Theme/Activities: Discover the various images used to describe the Holy Trinity
What does the Church teach about Jesus’ humanity and divinity?
Prayer to Bless the Lord (p.68)
p. 69 Discuss the two questions.
pp. 70-71; pp. 74-75
Chapter 9: p. 109 Discuss how the two questions are connected to Advent
pp. 112-113 and p. 115
Session 7
GRADE 7 -LESSON PLANS/SCHEDULE FOR CATECHISTS 2014-15
Fri, Sat, Sun 11/21, 11/22, 11/23
ADVENT FAMILY FAITH
Sessions 8 & 9
In Church Meeting Room
Meal will be provided.
(2 hours = 2 sessions)
FAMILY FAITH SESSION – THEME: ADVENT BIBLE TIMELINE
Friday, 11/21, 6:30-8:30 PM Family Names beginning A-Ca
Saturday, 11/22, 12:30-2:30 PM Family Names beginning Ce-D
Sunday, 11/23 ,12:15-2:15 PM Family Names beginning E-J
Fri, Sat, Sun 12/5, 12/6,12/7
Second Sunday Advent
FAMILY FAITH SESSION – THEME: ADVENT BIBLE TIMELINE
Friday, 12/5, 6:30-8:30 PM Family Names beginning K-M
Saturday, 12/6, 12:15-2:15 PM Family Names beginning N-Sh
Sunday, 12/7, 5:00-7:00 PM Family Names beginning Si-Z
If there is a conflict with the session you are assigned to, choose another one.
All Families must RSVP no later than 11/16 with number in family & session attending.
11/30/14 – NO CLASS – Thanksgiving
Note: During the more sensitive topics, boy and girls will be taught separately.
BOOK: Christ in the LITURGY
12/14/14 Chapter # 9 BAPTISM and CONFIRMATION
Session 10
Theme/Activities: Explore the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, pp. 109-116.
p. 111, Faith Journal; p. 113, Faith Connection.
pp.117-118, I Follow Jesus, and complete the Faith Choice.
12/21/14 – Chapter # 10 THE EUCHARIST
Session 11
Theme/Activities: Explore the Sacrament of the Eucharist, pp. 121-128
p. 127, Faith Connection.
pp. 129-130, I Follow Jesus, and complete the Faith Choice.
12/28/14 – NO CLASSES - Christmas Recess
1/4/15 –Chapter #11 SACRAMENTS of HEALING
Session 12
Theme/Activities: Explore the Sacraments of Penance and Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Pray the “Christ With Us” Prayer as a class.
pp. 133-137, Faith Journal, p. 135
pp. 138-140, Faith Connection, p. 140
pp. 141-142, I Follow Jesus, and complete the Faith Choice.
Review The Act of Contrition, p. 161 (In preparation for Lent and Family Faith Sessions.)
1/11/15 - 6th and 7th Grades gather (with Parents)
Session 13
for EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in CHURCH
Theme:
The importance of coming to Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration
Activities:
Father Tom explains Eucharistic Adoration, students and families adore (& pray),
and students/parents return to classroom to discuss with Catechists.
Home
Discuss today’s experience of Eucharistic Adoration with family
Assignments:
1/18/15 – Chapter #12 SACRAMENTS of SERVICE
Session 14
Theme/Activities: Explore the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony
Pray the Jesus Prayer, p. 144
pp. 145-149, Faith Connection, p. 149
pp. 150-152
pp. 153-154, I Follow Jesus, and complete the Faith Choice.
GRADE 7 -LESSON PLANS/SCHEDULE FOR CATECHISTS 2014-15
BOOK: Life in CHRIST JESUS
1/25/15 – Chapter #2 HUMAN DIGNITY
Session 15
Theme/Activities: Discover how grace helps us grow in holiness; decide how to build a culture of life.
pp. 21-28
p. 23 Faith Journal; p. 25, Faith Connection; p. 28, Faith Connection
**pp. 29-30: I Follow Jesus on CULTURE OF LIFE, and complete the Faith Choice.
2/1/15 -- Chapter #3 TO FOLLOW JESUS
Session 16
Theme/Activities: How are Christians supposed to live?
pp. 33-40
p. 35 Superhero! (Faith Journal); p. 37, Faith Connection;
pp. 41-42: I Follow Jesus, and complete the Faith Choice.
2/8/15 – Chapter #4 GUIDED BY CONSCIENCE
Session 17
THIS IS LAST REGULAR CLASS BEFORE LENT (ALL FAMILY FAITH DURING LENT)
!! RSVP’s due for Lent Family Faith Session (Theme: Confession) !!
Theme/Activities: How Gospel values help you to form your conscience and make good decisions.
pp. 45-52
p. 49, Faith Connection; p. 52, Faith Connection.
Practice The Act of Contrition, p. 161 (In preparation for Lent and Family Faith Sessions.)
pp. 53-54: I Follow Jesus, and complete the Faith Choice.
LENT -FAMILY FAITH
In the past students were taken to Confessions and Stations of the Cross during class time. However, it
is very important that parents take on this role of bringing their children to Confession and reflecting
(as a family) on the Passion of Christ at Stations of the Cross during Lent.
1. CONFESSIONS:
Parents will take their children to Confession on one Monday evening during Lent.
2. STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Parents will take their children to Stations of the Cross on one Friday evening during Lent.
3. FAMILY FAITH:
Families will participate in Family Faith session (Theme: Confession)
Mondays during Lent: CONFESSION (In Church)
7:00-8:00 PM
Monday, 2/23: Family name A-Ca
Monday, 3/16: Family name S-Z
Monday, 3/2: Family name M-R
Monday, 3/23: Family name G-L
Monday, 3/9: Family name Ce-F
Session 18
If there is a conflict, please choose another Monday.
Fridays during Lent: STATIONS OF THE CROSS (In Church)
6:15 PM (over within the hour)
Friday, 2/20: Family name Q-Z
Friday, 2/27: Family name K-P
Friday, 3/6: Family name D-J
Friday, 3/13: Family name: A-C
Friday, 3/20: Special Stations Performance by Franciscan Mystery Players
For mature audiences (6th-10th graders).
Any family can opt to come to 3/20 Stations instead of
the assigned Friday (or in addition to – Family choice).
If there is a conflict, please choose another Friday.
Session 21
GRADE 7 -LESSON PLANS/SCHEDULE FOR CATECHISTS 2014-15
Sat, Sun., 2/28 & 3/1
Second Sunday Lent
In Church Meeting Room
Sessions 18 & 19
(2 hours = 2 sessions)
Meals will be provided.
FAMILY FAITH SESSION – THEME= CONFESSION: The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, 2/28, 12:30-2:30 PM Family Names beginning Si-Z
Sunday, 3/1, 12:15-2:15 PM Family Names beginning N-Sh
Sat, Sun., 3/7 & 3/8
Third Sunday Lent
FAMILY FAITH SESSION – THEME= CONFESSION: The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, 3/7, 12:30 – 2:30 PM Family Names beginning K-M
Sunday, 3/8, 12:15-2:15 PM Family Names beginning E-J
Sat, Sun., 3/14 & 3/15
Fourth Sunday Lent
FAMILY FAITH SESSION – THEME= CONFESSION: The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, 3/14, 12:30 – 2:30 PM Family Names beginning Ce-D
Sunday, 3/15, 12:15-2:15 PM Family Names beginning A-Ca
If there is a conflict with the session to which you are assigned, please choose another one.
All Families must RSVP no later than 2/8 with number in family & session attending.
3/29/15 – NO CLASSES – PALM SUNDAY
4/5/15 – NO CLASSES – EASTER
4/12/15 – DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Session 22
FAMILY FAITH SESSION - All Families will meet in Church
2:00 PM – 3:15pm (in Church) Students and Families will learn about and Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
BOOK: Christ Reveals GOD’s MYSTERY
4/19/15 – Chapter #10 JESUS’ PASSION and DEATH (pp. 121-131)
Chapter #11 THE RESURRECTION and ASCENSION (pp.133-140)
Session 23
Theme/Activities: -Review the significance of Easter to the Catholic Church
The basic meaning of the Passion, Resurrection, and Mercy of Jesus
Also: What is Easter? How did you participate?
If time, review Lenten Family Faith Session and What is God’s Mercy?
(Confession: Sacrament of Reconciliation)
(Divine Mercy Sunday last week)
-Review the 7th Grade Year. -Prepare for 8th Grade Year: Theology of the Body.
What does it mean that I am “Made in God’s Image”?