January - Grade 3
A Family of Faith: January - Grade 3
Grade 3 Coordinators:
Linda Scanlon & Anne O’Connor
Baptism Video Suggestion from SophiaSketchpad.org :
Happy New Year to all our Faith
Formation Friends! As you begin this new year, start each lesson with a prayer.
Be mindful that not every lesson goes smoothly, but if your child sees and
feels your love of God, all is well. God bless you.
This month we are focusing on
knowing Jesus and His glorious miracles. You can begin by reading the essay
“Who Is Jesus?” on pages 108-109 (Parent’s Guide) and discussing this important
information with your child(ren). You may wish to stop after sections and
explain and discuss what is written.
Activity 2 asks you to read ahead
on pages 110-111 (PG) to familiarize yourself on the different kinds of
miracles. Then explain that Jesus performed these miracles so we know He is God
and to show how much He loves us. Read John 9: 1-12 to your child, discuss this
miracle, then have your child color page 87 in the activity book. Follow
guidelines E, F, and G in the parent’s guide. Your child can be creative and
illustrate the miracles cited on page 88 in the activity book.
Jesus’ Miracles Section (p.112 PG)
and (89-90 AB) should be taught but perhaps in two sittings. The summary can be
just one sentence each.
Jesus Forgives Sins re-enforces the
miracle of forgiving sins and how important this is in our lives. Follow the
guidelines on p. 113 (PG) and then have your child complete p. 91 (AB).
Activities 3 and 4 in the parent’s
guide are optional.
In “I Am the Way” (p. 118 PG) your
child should learn why Jesus came to earth. Play the Redemption Game if you
think it is helpful. There are two more optional projects that follow.
Read ahead “Baptism: The First
Step on the Way” to be prepared to answer questions your child may have about
this sacrament. You may wish to give personal feelings you had on your child’s
special day. You will probably need to help your child complete the matching
activity on p. 99 in the activity book.
Lastly, you will be teaching your
child about St. Paul the Apostle. You may wish to enlighten your child on how
God often chooses some of the lowliest of His people to do great things. After
discussing this miraculous intervention, your child may color page 102 (AB). Go
over the Words to Know and give your child independent time to write any
questions he/she may have on page 104 (AB).
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