Additional Activities for Catechists or Families

Student book 
Chapter 1: We Belong to God
In this chapter the children learned that we belong to God in a special way. God knows us and loves us. We become God’s children at Baptism. Use this activity to extend the lesson.

Chapter 2: We Follow Jesus
In this chapter the children learned about the Great Commandment. The Great Commandment teaches that we are to live a holy life. We are to love God and love others. Use this activity to extend the lesson.

Chapter 3: We Listen to the Holy Spirit
In this chapter the children learned that followers of Jesus are Good Samaritans. They make good decisions that bring light to the world. Use this activity to extend the lesson.

Chapter 4: We Are Sorry
In this chapter the children learned about Zacchaeus and what it means to be sorry for our sins. Use this activity to extend the lesson.

Chapter 5: We Are Forgiven
In this chapter the children listened to the story of the forgiving father. In the sacrament of Reconciliation God forgives our sins. God shows us that he always loves us. Use this activity to extend the lesson.

Chapter 6: We Are Peacemakers
In this chapter the children listened to the Bible story of Jesus giving the disciples the gift of peace. We receive the gift of God’s peace in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Download the activity. 

Celebrating Reconciliation
The Individual Rite for Reconciliation
The Communal Rite for Reconciliation
Examination of Conscience
The Ten Commandments
The Beatitudes
The Precepts of the Church
My Daily Prayers
Glossary
Scripture Cards
Certificate