Family of Faith Grade-Level Resources 2023-24
"Family of Faith" Resources (Grades 1-6)
2023-24
HAVE A BLESSED SUMMER!
SJE MASS TIMES:
Saturday Vigil: 5PM, 7:30PM (SPANISH)
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12Noon, 6PM
May 2024 Resources:
SUMMER FAMILY PRAYER PROJECT: CLICK HERE1. Print the sheet (see link above). 2. Cut out one of the boxes and write down your family intentions each week.3. Drop it in our Parish Family Prayer Jar in the Main Lobby of the Church (left side) when you come to Mass each week!
CLOSING PRAYER SERVICE BOOKLET: CLICK HERE
NO GOOGLE FORM FOR MAY!If you still need to complete any of our monthly Google Forms of the 2023-24 academic year, please do so by Saturday, June 1. The link to all of our Google Forms is below:
Need the other monthly Resources? CLICK HERE
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PAST MONTHLY RESOURCES:
FAMILY OF FAITH CLOSING PRAYER SERVICES
Thursday, May 16 @ 5PM
Location: Church
April 2024 Resources:
APRIL PARENT HANDOUT: CLICK HERE
APRIL GOOGLE FORM: CLICK HERE
Video: Imitating the Saints
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March 2024 Resources:
MARCH GRADE-LEVEL SUPPORT GUIDE: CLICK HERE
SJE CHILD SAFETY HANDOUT:
MARCH GOOGLE FORM:
MARCH PARENT HANDOUT: CLICK HERE
Need the other monthly Resources? CLICK HERE
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February 2024 Resources:
FEBRUARY GRADE-LEVEL SUPPORT GUIDE: CLICK HERE
"Words to Know" Activity:Grades 1-2: CLICK HERE
Grades 3-6: CLICK HERE
Children's Meditation Video: CLICK HERE
Things to Know About Our Blessed Mother Mary: CLICK HERE
FEBRUARY GOOGLE FORM:
FEBRUARY PARENT HANDOUT: CLICK HERE
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JANUARY 2024 Resources:
JANUARY GRADE-LEVEL SUPPORT GUIDE: CLICK HERE
"Words to Know" Activity:Grades 1-2: CLICK HERE
Grades 3-6: CLICK HERE
Holy Spirit Crossword Puzzle: CLICK HERE
JANUARY GOOGLE FORM:
JANUARY PARENT HANDOUT: CLICK HERE
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DECEMBER 2023 Resources:
JESSE TREE PROJECT
This month, we're giving you a break from the workbook! Instead, we ask families to complete our Jesse Tree Project! Materials for the Jesse Tree Ornaments, as well as an explanation of the Jesse Tree, are given out at this month's meetings.
However, to best participate in this fun and prayerful activity, please use the Jesse Tree Daily Summaries handout below. This includes a brief summary of the Bible Figure or event for each day of the Jesse Tree. (The Bible Verses are there too!).
Click the link below for Jesse Tree Daily Summaries:
----------------------------------------------DECEMBER HANDOUTS (Given out @ December Meeting)
JESSE TREE CRAFT MATERIALS:
Jesse Tree "Tree": CLICK HERE
Jesse Tree Ornaments CLICK HERE------------------------------December Outline: CLICK HERE
Advent Prayer Service Worship Aid: CLICK HERE---------------------------------------------
DECEMBER GOOGLE FORM:
What is a Jesse Tree?
A Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus Christ. Each ornament represents a story from the Bible that tells about God’s people before Jesus was born. Each story shows God’s salvation plan and tells how God guided humanity to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.
What is the Jesse Tree tradition?
The tradition of the Jesse tree dates back to the Middle Ages. The name “Jesse Tree” comes from Isaiah 11:1, in which the prophet says, “Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.” Jesse is the father of King David. The Savior was to come from David’s family line.
During the Advent Season, a bible story is read each day which relates to Jesus’ family or God’s people After the bible passage is read, an ornament is placed on a tree- the Jesse tree. This is often done from the beginning of Advent until Christmas Day.
What are we doing with the Jesse tree here at SJE?
We have provided 24 ornaments that you can cut out and paste on your cardstock Jesse Tree. Or, maybe your family would like to hang the ornaments on a branch from a real tree or on a small evergreen or an artificial Christmas tree? Totally up to you! We are also providing you with a list of the bible stories.
The most important part of this Advent project is to read the bible story together. (Please see our printable Jesse Tree Summaries sheet by clicking HERE). Then have someone in the family cut out the ornament and place it on your family’s Jesse tree. It’s a great way to keep the scriptures as part of our Advent prayer time and to learn more about some of the important people in our salvation history.
What is a Jesse Tree?
A Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus Christ. Each ornament represents a story from the Bible that tells about God’s people before Jesus was born. Each story shows God’s salvation plan and tells how God guided humanity to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.
What is the Jesse Tree tradition?
The tradition of the Jesse tree dates back to the Middle Ages. The name “Jesse Tree” comes from Isaiah 11:1, in which the prophet says, “Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.” Jesse is the father of King David. The Savior was to come from David’s family line.
During the Advent Season, a bible story is read each day which relates to Jesus’ family or God’s people After the bible passage is read, an ornament is placed on a tree- the Jesse tree. This is often done from the beginning of Advent until Christmas Day.
What are we doing with the Jesse tree here at SJE?
We have provided 24 ornaments that you can cut out and paste on your cardstock Jesse Tree. Or, maybe your family would like to hang the ornaments on a branch from a real tree or on a small evergreen or an artificial Christmas tree? Totally up to you! We are also providing you with a list of the bible stories.
The most important part of this Advent project is to read the bible story together. (Please see our printable Jesse Tree Summaries sheet by clicking HERE). Then have someone in the family cut out the ornament and place it on your family’s Jesse tree. It’s a great way to keep the scriptures as part of our Advent prayer time and to learn more about some of the important people in our salvation history.
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GETTING STARTED:
We know our "Family of Faith" program may be a new model for some families. We want you to feel comfortable with the material and to succeed in growing in the faith as a family. To that end, please look over the materials below that are designed to assist you in our "Family of Faith" program.
CLICK HERE to view your "every month" guide on how to plan and experience the "Family of Faith" program.
CLICK HERE to view our practical guide to getting started in the Family of Faith program.
MONTHLY RESOURCES
Looking for Grade-Level guidance to engage your child on their level? Look no further! Click the links below for access to several resources for those participating in our "Family of Faith" program (Grades 1-6).
NOVEMBER 2023 Resources:
NOVEMBER GRADE-LEVEL SUPPORT GUIDE:
CLICK HERE
"Words to Know" Activity:Grades 1-2: CLICK HEREGrades 3-6: CLICK HERE
NOVEMBER GOOGLE FORM:
NOVEMBER PARENT HANDOUT: CLICK HERE
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