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2nd Grade
The
Eucharist is the center of religion instruction in second grade as second
graders are called to enter into a sacramental relationship with Jesus and
with the Christian community. The text explores the nature of celebration,
the saving actions of Jesus, and the moral choices involved in being a
follower of Jesus.
The
second grade program invites students to the community of the Church and
the Table of the Lord. The theme of belonging leads the children in
beginning the study of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Next, students learn
the laws of the kingdom: the Great Commandment, the Ten Commandments, and
the Golden Rule. Through stories and activities, the children are helped
to understand the process of making moral choices, of asking and granting
forgiveness, and of celebrating Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Sacraments:
Students
make their First Reconciliation and First Communion in their home parish.
Parents should contact their parish Faith Formation Office for dates and
additional preparation requirements.
Prayer:
There
will be daily prayer times using various prayer experiences, both formal
and spontaneous. Prayer experiences include prayer journals, a
prayer basket, a daily Hail Mary and Our Father, lunchtime blessing,
learning the Act of Contrition and exploring the WWJD theme.
Second
graders participate in a special way (reading, singing, etc) in one of the
monthly all school Masses.
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