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K-5 Virtual Faith Formation How the Course Worked: For students in grades K – 5, we used a family based curriculum that gathered parents and all the children in the household at the same time, via Zoom. Each virtual session was led by a catechist who connected the Sunday Gospel to our daily lives, what we believe as Catholics, the liturgy and sacraments, morality and prayer. The success of these efforts were contingent upon parent participation at all levels. We requested that at least one parent MUST be present with their child at every virtual session. Catechists were NOT expected to manage behavior and participation virtually.

The Lesson • • an opening prayer, led by the group catechist, a brief introduction of the lesson, led by the group catechist, a streamed video of the Sunday Gospel (child’s version), a family discussion, led by the catechist, about the Gospel and how it can be lived out in their daily lives, • a closing prayer • HOMEWORK and FAMILY ACTIVITY: each session will include a grade level lesson and Family Activity to be completed after the Zoom session.

Materials Each family received a faith formation tote bag. • The appropriate grade level Pflaum Gospel Weekly and Student Work book for each student in that family, • The lesson plan from October 1, 2020 – January 10, 2021, • A family craft or activity. • ***The Lesson Plan for January 24 – March 28 th 2021 was made available in December.

Music & Prayer

Sunday Gospel

Family Discussion Questions

Closing Prayer

Family Activity & Workbook Lesson

6 -8 Virtual Faith Formation • How the Course Works: • Curriculum: We used Encounter: Experiencing God in the Everyday from Ascension Press. This program invites middle school children to get to know God and his deep love for each of them. It is a dynamic journey through the Bible that will introduce them to the great biblical heroes of the Faith and help them find echoes of (and help for) their own daily struggles and concerns. • Each virtual session was led by a catechist.

The Lesson • • • an opening prayer, led by the catechist, Sunday Gospel prayer journal and reflection a brief introduction of the lesson, led by the catechist, a 30 minute video from the Ascension Encounter webpage a group discussion, led by the catechist, about the lesson and how it can be lived out in their daily lives, • a closing prayer • HOMEWORK: There was NO assigned homework, but if a student misses a live Zoom session, they were asked to make up the class on their own.

Additional Lessons for grades 6 -8

Opening Prayer

Reflection

Youtube link

Discussion Questions

Part 2 of the lesson • Motivation to go to Mass BIG QUESTION: Why should I go to Mass if I do not get anything out of it? THE SHORT ANSWER: Mass is about worship, a total gift of self. We do not worship an experience, we worship a reality. The reality is God. • Let's watch this video

Youtube link

Discussion Questions

Closing Prayer