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  GOAL: The children will discover that through Baptism each person is called to be a disciple of Jesus and a member of God's family.
  
  The children will learn to:

  • Celebrate Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter using various prayer forms. (1163ft)
  • Show reverence for the Bible, prayer and worship space, rituals and sacramentals (101-4, 131-3)
  • Name and describe the purpose of these sacraments:
    • Baptism as welcoming and belonging (1267-70, 1997, 804)
    • Reconciliation as forgiving (1424, 1449)
    • Eucharist as sharing a meal (1325, 1402)
  • Tell Bible stories in the child's own words, to include: (131-3, 104-5)
    • Creation; Jesus' Baptism by John, Lk 3:21-22;
    • The call of the disciples, Mt. 4: 18-22;
    • The parable of the lost sheep, Lk. 15:3-6;
    • Christmas stories in Mt and Lk including the Annunciation;
    • The Great Commandment, Lk 10: 25-28;
    • Good Samaritan, Lk 10:229-39;
    • Blessing of the children, Mt 19:13-15, Mk 9: 13-16, Lk: 15-17
  • Describe God as a Trinity of Persons: Father, Jesus the Son and Holy Spirit. (232ft)
  • Show love for God and others in practical ways. (1724, 1717,2447)
  • Pray for others, individually and in community. (2634-7,2744-5)

  
  The children will understand that:

  • Baptism makes us disciples of Jesus/children of God/members of Jesus' Church.(759)
  • As disciples we care for each other. (2822,952-3,959,2196)
  • The Eucharist calls us to share with and care for others.
  • (2447, 1071, 1109, 1327, 1397-8)
  • All Creation is a gift from God for which we must be grateful and caring.
  • (354, 339, 290ff, 315)
  • Mary is the Mother of Jesus to whom we can turn for help. (484ff, 2675, 2679)
  • The Church is God's family. (959,759)
  • God is Love and loves each of us completely. (218-21,214,303)

  
  The children will have the opportunity to:

  • Pray with others. (2623-5,342)
  • Pray for others. (2634-7)
  • Care for others in need. (2447)
  • Tour the parish church building. (1181-6, 2691)

  
  Parent(s) are asked to: (2221-31, 1655-8)

  • Celebrate Sundays and holy days with your child by worshipping with parish community. (2177-82, 1342, 1389)
  • Teach child these prayers by praying them together in the home. (2685,2688)
    • The Sign of the Cross (2157, 232-4, 1066)
    • The Hail Mary (2676-7)
    • The Our Father (2777ff)
    • The Glory Be (2639)
    • Common Mass responses (2688, 1073, 1342)
    • Prayer before meals (2834)
  • Read Bible stories with child. (13.1-2)
  • Bring child to witness a Baptism in your parish. (2226, 2179, 1267-9)
  • Pray spontaneously in the family with your child at meals and bedtime. (2685,2650)