Lesson Plan- David & Goliath (1st grade on up)

David and Goliath


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story of David and Goliath
- explain that we must trust in God to help us



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Shepherd- person who watches over sheep
Harp- a small musical instrument that has strings that you strum or pluck (show picture)
Israelites- people from Israel (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Philistines- they were people who hated the Israelites. They wanted to take their land and make the Israelites their slaves
Slaves- person forced to work for another
Giant- a very large person
Armor- a covering worn to protect you during battle
Slingshot- a weapon that is a strap or loop which is used for throwing stones (show picture)
Forehead- the part of the face between the eyebrows and hairline (show students where that is on a person)
Trust- to believe or have faith in
Faith- a strong belief in God



Plan:

Read story: “David and Goliath” and then ask questions.



Activities:

Introduce activities: Who would fight Goliath?

sermons4kids.com- Five Smooth Stones object lesson with coloring and puzzles

childrensermons.com- David and Goliath object lesson

dltk-bible.com- David & Goliath lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

calvarycurriculum.com- David & Goliath #79 lesson with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sundayschoolsources.com- David and Goliath lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.

bible.org- Lesson 1: A Heart After God’s Heart (1 Samuel 16 and 17)

bible.org- Lesson 2: Felling The Giants In Your Life (1 Samuel 17)

thereligionteacher.com- David and Goliath Lesson Plan & Activities



Movie:

Introduce movie: Who did David kill with just a stone and a sling?

Veggie Tales: Dave and The Giant Pickle (25 min.) and ask questions:

Note: You can skip Silly Songs with Larry during movie.

Where did Dave live? In Israel.

What was Dave? A shepherd.

Who was attacking the Israelites? The Philistines.

Who are the Philistines? They were people who hated the Israelites. They wanted to take their land and make the Israelites their slaves.

Who put an army together to save Israel? King Saul.

Who was the Philistine’s strongest man? Goliath.

What did Dave bring to the battlefield? Food.

Who would fight Goliath? Dave.

Who were God’s chosen people? The Israelites.

King Saul game something to Dave. What was it? His armor.

What was wrong with it? His armor was too big for Dave.

How many stones did Dave get? 5 smooth stones.

How did Dave kill Goliath? His sling and a rock that hit him in the middle of his forehead.

Who did Dave trust to help him? God.



Crafts:

christiancrafters.com- Defeat Goliath
Copy and paste a Goliath picture on a piece of paper (or use a coloring page). Have the children color Goliath and cut out. Have each child glue Goliath on a 2 liter soda bottle and roll a small ball at it like bowling. (Students make this game to take home for a craft).

ehow.com- David vs. Goliath Game
Children can help make Goliath and play a fun game.

David & Goliath- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 27 & 28.)

gospelhall.org- Sunday School Lesson Activity 322 David Fights and Kills Goliath
In this lesson, you and your students will print and create a window story board. Each window on the page reveals part of the story. In this window story board, students can re-tell the story of David and his battle against the giant Goliath. (Scroll down to this)



Games:

Introduce game: What was the name of the giant that David killed?

christiancrafters.com- Defeat Goliath
Copy and paste a Goliath picture on a piece of paper (or use a coloring page). Have the children color Goliath and cut out. Have each child glue Goliath on a 2 liter soda bottle and roll a small ball at it like bowling. (Students make this game to take home for a craft).

ehow.com- David vs. Goliath Games
Children can help make Goliath and play a fun game.

classroom.synonym.com- David & Goliath Activities for Kids

dltk-bible.com- David and Goliath Game

The Catholic Toolbox- David and Goliath: The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall Game

rotation.org- David & Goliath Games (scroll down for these)

youthpastor.com- David & Goliath Dodgeball



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Who was bigger, Goliath or David?

childrensministry.com- David’s Slingshots (scroll down to this)

allmostunschoolers.blogspot.com- 5 Smooth Stones Snack Idea

creativekidsnacks.com- David and Goliath (click where pictures are supposed to be to see snack)

Grilled Cheese People- Have the children make one little person and one big grilled cheese person using various shapes from their grilled cheese sandwich (circle, big rectangle, long skinny rectangles for legs and short skinny rectangles for arms, etc.)



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

365 Activities for Kids:
May 14th- Find the six hidden helmets.
May 15th- Which line must David follow to find exactly five stones.

More 365 Activities for Kids:
June 5th – Here are 6 pictures from the Story of David. Number them in the right order.

David and Goliath- No Contest! (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 10.

simplelivingcreativelearning.com- {FREE} Printable David and Goliath Tots to Prep Pack
This David and Goliath Printable Pack is aimed at children ages 3 – 9 and contains over 100 pages.

sundayschoolresources.co.uk- David & Goliath (maze), page 25

dltk-bible.com- David and Goliath puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptograms, maze, word-mining sheets, word searches, etc.)

sermons4kids.com- David and Goliath (word search)

biblepathwayadventures.com- David & Goliath (word search)

biblepathwayadventures.com- Goliath (word search)

sermons4kids.com- David and Goliath (crossword)

biblepathwayadventures.com- David & Goliath (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- David and Goliath (decoder)

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- David & Goliath (coded message), page 7

gospelhall.org- Sunday School Lesson Activity 321 Puzzle for King David
This is a printable 12 piece puzzle that students assemble using the clues written on the sides of each piece. This is a great way to review the life of King David.

biblepathwayadventures.com- David & Goliath (quiz)

biblepathwayadventures.com- Goliath (quiz)

tes.com- David & Goliath Activity Book FREEBIE

smp.org- Measuring Up David and Goliath
A worksheet where students fill in a chart using the story of David and Goliath as well as answering questions.

cssa.asn.au- David & Goliath Worksheets (page 35 & 36)

smp.org- David Challenges Goliath Worksheet

thereligionteacher.com- David & Goliath Worksheet (scroll down to this)

Lesson Plan- (Pre K - K) Creation- Day One: God Created Light

Creation- Day One: God Created Light

Objective: The children will be able to
- retell the story of Creation
- explain what God created
- identify what God created on the first day



Review:

Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson.



Vocabulary Words:

Pick the words that you want to use from below:

dltk-bible.com- Creation Theme Word Wall Words Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words. You can also do this activity- What did God make? Have “God made” already on the board and ask the children to find the correct answer using the words/picture cards provided.

chrisitanpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Word Wall
Use these printable Word Wall cards to go through the days of creation with your children. There are also key words from the creation story in Genesis chapter 1.



Plan:



Circle Time:

Read story: "Creation" from your own story book or read "And God Said" from the book Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 9 – 10, and do cut outs while the story unfolds. Then ask questions from below using Creation Cards to help the children remember what happened each day. Post cards on the bulletin board for future reference. There are lots of ways to use these for your students.

1. What did God make the first day? Light

2. What did God make the second day? Sky

3. What did God make the third day? Seas, land, and plants.

4. What did God make the fourth day? Sun, moon, and stars.

5. What did God make the fifth day? Creatures in seas and sky.

6. What did God make the sixth day? Animals on land and man.

7. Did God make the stars? Yes

8. Did God make the animals? Yes

9. How many days did it take God to create the whole world? Six

10. What did God do on the seventh day? God rested.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who created heaven and the earth? God

dltk-bible.com- Creation Song

dltk-bible.com- Days of Creation Song

perpetualpreschool.com- Creation Songs (several posted here)

abcjesuslovesme.com- Creation Songs, Poems, and Finger Play

kidz-under-construction.com- God Made (finger play)

kidz-under-construction.com- You Are God’s Creation (finger play)

kidz-under-construction.com- I Have Two Eyes (finger play)



Activities:

preschool-plan-it.com- Creation Day 1 - Light Theme for Preschool (lesson)

ministry-to-children.com- Creation Day One (Preschool Bible Lesson)



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What did God do the first day? God created light.

daniellesplace.com- Let There Be Light Scratch Light Picture, Let There Be Light Suncatcher Craft, Day and Night Picture, Paper Plate Light Catcher, (scroll down to these)

Day to Night Wheel- Crafts to Celebrate God's Creation by Kathy Ross, page 10 & 11.
blessingsoverflowing.com- Sunday School Crafts: Creation Day 1

icanteachmychild.com- Day One of Creation: Light



Games:

Introduce game: What did God do the first day? God created light.
daniellesplace.com- Play “Let There Be Light”, Let There Be Light Shadow Puppet Drawing, Let There Be Light Shadow Puppet Game, Glow In The Dark, etc. (scroll down to these)

Day One: Light and Dark- The Big Book of God’s Amazing Creation: Science and Nature Activities for Ages 3 – 12 by Gospel Light, page 25.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did God do the first day? God created light.

everydayannie.com- Black and White Cookies (separating light and darkness)

dltk-kids.com- Creation Cookies



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing coloring and/or puzzles.

ministry-to-children.com- Creation Coloring Pages “Let There Be Light”

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Day 1 Creation Coloring Page (scroll down to this)

looktohimandberadiant.com- On the first day God created light and dark (coloring sheet page 2)


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Creation: Day 1- handwriting & coloring sheet

Let There Be Light (dot to dot)- Dot to Dot Bible Pictures (Grades: PK – K) by Linda Standke, page 4. (Click on Sample and go to page 4.)

Let There Be Light (dot to dot)- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK – K, page 4.

Sacrament of Holy Orders

Sacrament of Holy Orders

4catholiceducators.com- Ordination Resources

newadvent.org- Holy Orders

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Sacrament of Holy Orders



Lessons:

olrl.org- Lesson 28: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (Priesthood)

Lesson 34: Anointing the Sick and Holy Orders (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 163-166). For younger students.

Lesson 34: Extreme Unction and Holy Orders (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 209-215). For older students

catholicity.com- Extreme Unction and Holy Orders: Lesson 34 from the Baltimore Catechism

usccb.org- The Sacrament of Holy Orders
A complete lesson with activities and games for teens.

usccb.org- The Vocation of Holy Orders
A complete lesson for teens.

usccb.org- Does A Body Good (lesson plan about Priesthood)
A lesson for teens to explain and affirm the purpose of the priesthood within the framework of the papacy and apostolic succession.

usccb.org- Holy Orders Lesson

catholicpriest.com- Resources for Religious Education Instructors (activities for all ages)

rcialessons.blogspot.com- Lesson 24 - The Sacrament of Holy Orders

freerepublic.com- A Brief Catechism for Adults- Lesson 28: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (Priesthood)



Activities:

loyolapress.com- Meet The Priest

loyolapress.com- Laying on of Hands

catholicinspired.com- Learning About Priest Vestments {Free Printable e-book and Activity}

catechist.com- Activities for Teaching the Sacrament of Holy Orders

slideshare.net- Holy Orders

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Sacrament of Holy Orders Notebooking Activity

smp.org- Holy Orders (What Ordination Means)
A short video from Busted Halo that explains what Holy Orders are, what happens at an Ordination, and what it means to say yes to God.



Coloring:

catholicinspired.com- Vestments Coloring Pages (scroll down for these)

thecatholickid.com- Sacrament of Holy Orders coloring page

stanneshelper.com- Holy Orders Coloring Page

thecatholickid.com- Deacon, Bishop, and Priest

biblekids.eu- Holy Order Coloring Pages

thecatholickid.com- Catholic Coloring Pages/Sacraments

teacherspayteachers.com- The Colors That The Priest Wears

Preparing for Mass- Color and cut out the altar and items on page 19. Color and cut out the priest and vestments on page 21. (Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doefler Dall).



Crafts:

catholictteacherresources.com- Holy Orders Wheel

catchist.com- Designing Cards for Priests

justlikemary.blogspot.com- Paper Doll Priests

massexplained.com- Fr. Alejandro Vests for Mass (paper doll)

catholicicing.com- Priest Peg Dolls

practicalpages.wordpress.com- Priest’s garment paper figure with all his priestly garments separately to dress him as described in Exodus. (Scroll down for this.)

catholicicing.com- Saint Craft for Catholic Kids- Printable Templates for Paper Bag Puppets
E-book that you can purchase with templates for making paper bag puppets: Pope, Bishop, Priest, etc. They are so cute and the kids really enjoy making them!

The Catholic Toolbox- Scroll down to crafts for: Miter hat, Zucchetto, and Pope Puppet



Games:

edubakery.com- Ordination and Holy Orders Bingo Cards
Multiple different bingo cards will be created when you print them out.

buzzbuzzbingo.com- Holy Orders Bingo

jeopardylabs.com- Holy Orders Jeopardy Game

jeopardylabs.com- Unit 3 Holy Orders Jeopardy Game








Sacrament of Holy Orders File Folder Game- Students must answers questions and identify pictures about the Sacrament of Holy Orders.











Puzzles:

wordsearchfun.com- Word Search

usccb.org- Holy Orders (word search)

edubakery.com- Ordination and Holy Orders (word scramble)

edubakery.com- Ordination and Holy Orders (crossword)

mycatholicsource.com- Holy Orders (crossword)

usccb.org- The Sacrament of Holy Orders (crossword)



Worksheets:

Holy Orders- True and False. Write an Essay. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 61).

catecheticalresources.com- Holy Orders (worksheets)

catechistshands.blotspot.com- Holy Orders (worksheet)

smp.org- Comparing and Contrasting the Three Degrees of Holy Orders
Complete the following chart telling about the specific qualities of bishops, priests, and deacons. After completing the chart, write a one paragraph reflection telling how those ordained in each of these ministries contribute to the good of the Church.

smp.org- The Sacrament of Holy Orders Graphic Organizer
A worksheet completed in groups about the symbolic words and actions that take place during the Rite of Ordination, as well as their meaning and effect.

kinoinstitute.org- Holy Orders (worksheet)


The activities below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Holy Orders: What does a priest wear?- 6 pictures with fill in the blanks questions.

Holy Orders: What does the bishop wear?- 9 pictures of what a bishop wears.

Holy Orders Worksheet- T or F and multiple choice questions.

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Sacrament of Matrimony

Matrimony

4catholiceducators.com- The Sacrament of Marriage Resources

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Sacrament of Matrimony

newadvent.org- The Sacrament of Matrimony



Lessons:

Lesson 35: Matrimony (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 167-169). For younger students.

Lesson 35: Matrimony (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 216-222). For older students.

olrl.org- Lesson 31: The Sacrament of Matrimony

catechist.com- Take This Ring: Teaching the Sacrament of Matrimony to Middle Schoolers
Lesson with activities.

catholicnewsagency.com- Lesson 26th: On Matrimony

suite101.com- Teaching the Sacrament of Matrimony


*Other ideas: Pick a favorite Bible story about a married couple and do a lesson on it.

Noah and Naamah, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Moses and Zipporah, Boaz and Ruth, Jacob and Rachel, Mary and Joseph, etc.



Activities:

loyolapress.com- Marriage Promises
Objective: To identify the promises exchanged as part of the celebration of the Rite of Matrimony



Coloring:

stanneshelper.com- Matrimony Coloring Page



Crafts:

catholicinspired.com- Marriage Crafts

ehow.com- Sacrament of Matrimony Crafts for Children



Games:

edubakery.com- Sacrament of Marriage Bingo Cards
Multiple different bingo cards will be created when you print them out.

superteachertools.net- Sacrament of Matrimony Instant Jeopardy Review
Instant Jeopardy Review is designed for live play with up to ten individuals or teams. Teams choose a question, then try to give the best answer. Scoring is built in for each team.

Sacrament of Matrimony (file folder game)- Answer different kinds of questions (multiple choice, True or False, Fill in the Blank, or Puzzles) about the Sacrament of Matrimony as you move around the board.



Puzzles:

edubakery.com- Sacrament of Marriage Word Search

classhelper.org- Sacrament of Matrimony (word search)

edubakery.com- Sacrament of Marriage Word Scramble

edubakery.com- Sacrament of Marriage Crossword

mycatholicsource.com- Matrimony (crossword)



Worksheets:

The Sacrament of Matrimony- fill in the blanks with word bank provided. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 61).

catecheticalresources.com- Matrimony (worksheets)



This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.

Matrimony Worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Sacrament of Confirmation

newadvent.org- Confirmation: Present Practice and Doctrine

4catholiceducators.com- Confirmation Resources

mycatholicsource.com- The Sacrament of Confirmation

ewtn.com- Sacrament of Confirmation (What’s It All About?)

loyolapress.com- Confirmation Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Confirmation Activities

smp.org- Several activities and worksheets for Confirmation posted

archwinnipeg.ca- Gifts of the Holy Spirit Activity
The purpose of this activity is to teach youth the gifts of the Holy Spirit and prepare them for the Sacrament of Confirmation. It may also be incorporated into a retreat for those receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.

ehow.com- Catholic Confirmation Retreat Activities

lifelongfaith.com- Confirmation Program with handouts and activities (scroll down to Confirmation)

rclbsacreaments.com- Activities and Reflection for Confirmation

thereligionteacher.com- Confirmation Activities

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Name That Song (aka Name That Sin/Virtue/Gift)

quizlet.com- Confirmation Preparation for Young Catholics Flashcards (Confirmation)

studystack.com- Catholic Confirmation Flashcards



Lessons:

olrl.org- Lesson 21: The Sacrament of Confirmation

Lesson 25: Confirmation (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 120-123). For younger students.

Lesson 25: Confirmation (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 157-161). For older students.

thereligionteacher.com- Rite of Confirmation Lesson Plan

thereligionteacher.com- Post-Confirmation Lesson Plan and Discussion

faithfirst.com- Preparing For Confirmation (scroll down to this
The booklet consists of two, two-page spreads for presenting each of the chapters. You will find in each lesson, a brief explanation that places the chapter in the context of preparation for Confirmation, containing a brief background essay and a list of helpful resources that can be used to enrich the teaching of the lesson.

Also included in the lesson plan is a step-by-step process for teaching the lesson. This lesson plan contains materials not included in the Faith First Grade 6 Catechist Guide and focuses the presentation of the lesson as part of the sacrament preparation process. The reproducible handouts contain activities that will help the students apply and integrate the faith themes of the lesson into their daily living.

pflaum.com- Called By The Holy Spirit

loveourcatholicfaith.com- Roman Catholic Confirmation Program
This confirmation material is based on reflections on Holy Scripture and the 1994 Catechism of the Catholic Church. It was developed over three years of preparing teenage candidates to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Through Group Discussion and Class Activities, this program can help Catechists teach from the Catechism of the Catholic Church in a way that reaches our teenagers.



Coloring:

saintanneshelper.com- Coloring page for Confirmation



Crafts:

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Confirmation

catechist.com- The Fire of the Holy Spirit: A craft to support a lesson on Confirmation

catechist.com- Confirmation Holy Spirit Shield

pinterest.ie- Confirmation Art

ehow.com- Confirmation Crafts

pinterest.com- Confirmation Dodecahedron (picture of craft)

polyhedra.net- Dodecahedron Template

enchantedlearning.com- Dodecahedron Template

supercoloring.com- Dodecahedron Template



Games:

ehow.com- Bible Knowledge Games for Confirmation Students
Using games is one of the most effective ways to test and challenge your confirmation student's knowledge of the Bible and the Catholic Church. Games will create a welcoming and fun environment that encourages students to learn from others and test their own knowledge. Bible knowledge games can be used at the opening of each class, or you can save them for the end of the session just before they take confirmation. You can test your student's knowledge of the Bible in general or how Catholic theology is supported in Scripture.

livestrong.com- Confirmation Games for Teens

avemariapress.com- The Body of Christ
This twenty-minute game is a fun icebreaker for Confirmation classes or youth groups helping teens to make a connection with the Body of Christ and the variety of gifts that make up the Church.

jeopardylabs.com- Confirmation Jeopardy Template 1

jeopardylabs.com- Confirmation Jeopardy Template 2

superteachertools.us- Confirmation Jeopardy Round 1
Instant Jeopardy Review is designed for live play with up to ten individuals or teams. Teams choose a question, then try to give the best answer. Scoring is built in for each team.

The Catholic Toolbox- Make your own PowerPoint games for Confirmation (Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?, Password, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, Twenty Questions, Guess The Covered Word, variations of the game Hollywood Squares, Weakest Link, Concentration, etc.)

Sacrament of Confirmation (file folder game)- This is an active game where you work your way around the board and follow the directions on the space you land on. Land on a ? you must answer the question about the Sacrament of Confirmation correctly or go back to where you were. Land on spaces that say “Slide Back” or “Slide Ahead” the player follows the directions that are indicated. If the player lands on a space with “Trade Places” on it, they must trade places with another player. The first player to FINISH wins.





Puzzles:

wordsearchfun.com- Sacrament of Confirmation (word search)

mycatholicsource.com- Confirmation (word search)

mycatholicsource.com- Confirmation (crossword)

armoredpenguin.com- Confirmation Crossword



Worksheets:

avemariapress.com- Directed Reading Worksheets

teacherresourcesgalore.com- Confirmation Symbols & Fruits of the Holy Spirit worksheets (scroll down to The Sacraments and look under Confirmation)

The Sacrament of Confirmation- Multiple choice. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 97).

thegomom.com- Sacrament of Confirmation Worksheet (Grade 6)

smp.org- Confirmation Worksheets (scroll down for these)

catecheticalresources.com- Confirmation worksheets


This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.

Sacrament of Confirmation (worksheet)- Multiple Choice

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation: (for students that have not done Holy Communion yet)


Objectives: The students will be able to
- define mortal and venial sin and give examples of each
- explain what this sacrament provides us with- an opportunity to acknowledge our sinfulness, our estrangement from God and his Church, and our need for conversion and forgiveness
- explain that sincere sorrow for sin is the most important prerequisite for celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

sin- breaking God’s law
God’s laws- Ten Commandments
Ten Commandments- laws from God that we must always keep
mortal sin- a very serious sin that we know it is wrong and we choose to do it any way
venial sin- is a less serious sin against God
penance- the prayers or good works that the priest asks you to do after you have confessed your sins
confession- to tell the priest your sins
sacrament- one of seven ways through which God’s life enters our lives through the work of the Holy Spirit
reconciliation- making friends again after a friendship has been broken by some action or lack of action
Sacrament of Reconciliation- one of the seven sacraments. It is when you confess your sins to a priest.
absolution- the forgiveness we receive from God through the priest in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
contrition- the sorrow we feel when we know that we have sinned followed by the decision not to sin again
conscience- the inner voice that helps guide us to follow God’s law by doing good and avoiding evil



Plan:



Activities:

loyolapress.com- Reconciliation

thereligionteacher.com- Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Lesson Plan

thereligionteacher.com- Practicing Penance: A First Reconciliation Activity

tes.com- Sacrament of Reconciliation Resources for a lesson on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Includes ppt, script for acting out the sacrament, starter worksheet and extension worksheet.

weconnect.com- Questions & Answers on the Rite of Penance and Reconciliation

What are the Ten Commandments? They are laws from God that we must always keep. Let’s name the Ten Commandments and what they really mean. (Write each commandment on the board and discuss.)


Examination of Conscience:

scborromeo.org

beginningcatholic.com

theworkofgod.org

www.usccb.org- An Examination of Conscience for Children



Discussion: Ask the questions to the students and discuss with them.

So who were the first sinners? Adam and Eve.

What did they do? God told them to not eat from the Tree of Knowledge and they did not listen.

Do you do Confession yet? No

When can you do it? In second grade (or whenever your church does First Holy Communion) or after you have been baptized and have done RCIA.

Who do you make your confession to? A priest.

How often should you go to confession? At least once a year. If it is a mortal sin, as soon as possible. Any Catholic who has done a mortal sin cannot receive Holy Communion until they go to confession (receiving sacramental absolution). A mortal sin is a grievous offense against the law of God. This sin is called mortal, or deadly because it deprives the sinner of sanctifying grace, the supernatural life of the soul. To make a sin mortal these three things are necessary: (Tick off each thing necessary on your fingers to emphasize them to the students) First, we have done something that is seriously wrong. Second, we knew it was seriously wrong, and; third, we freely and willingly chose to do it. This means that mortal sins cannot be done "accidentally." If one of these conditions is missing, the sin is not mortal.

A person who commits a mortal sin is one who knows that their sin is wrong, but still deliberately commits the sin anyway. This means that mortal sins are done on purpose by the sinner and thus are truly a rejection of God’s law and love.

A venial sin is a lesser sin that can be forgiven in other ways, but it is good to confess them in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We receive special help to overcome them in this sacrament. The priest can help us to get to the cause of our sins and bad habits.

Why do we do confess our sins? We tell what our sins are so we can look at our sins and take responsibility for them. It opens ourselves to God and to the communion of the Church in order to make a new future possible. When we recognize that we have offended God who is all deserving of our love, we sense the need to make things right. We need to know that our sins are forgiven. There is something in our human nature that calls out to know that our sins are forgiven. Confession is the visible sign (something you can see) of God's mercy that gives us the clear understanding that God has forgiven us. You must also be truly sorry for your sins and not want to do them again.

What should you do BEFORE you make your confession? We should prepare ourselves for a good confession by taking time not only to examine our conscience but, to excite in our hearts sincere sorrow for out sins and a firm purpose not to commit them again.

Who do we confess our sins to? A priest. Only a priest can hear confessions and give absolution.

What do you do during confession?

1. Greeting: The priest welcomes you warmly and greets you with kindness.

2. Sign of the Cross: Then you make the Sign of the Cross, which the priest may also make.

3. Confess your sins: You say, “Forgive me father, for I have sinned. It has been (say how long) since my last confession. My sins are (state your sins)” and after you are done say, “For these and all my sins I am truly sorry.”

What happens after we confess our sins to the priest? The priest may then speak to you. He may try to help you to see the source of your sinful actions. Usually, we're sinful because we're selfish. He will also remind and comfort you of God's love for you. He will then propose an act of penance, which you accept to make satisfaction for sin and to amend your life.

What is penance?
1. Penance with a capital P is the sacrament in which all sins committed after Baptism are forgiven through the power received by the priest from Christ.
2. The prayers or good works that the priest asks you to do after you have confessed your sins.

Why do I receive penance? Forgiveness takes away sin, but it does not get rid of all the behaviors caused by sin. While we are not capable of truly satisfying God for the evil we have done and its consequences, we therefore must make satisfaction for our sin through some action or prayer that will show our desire to make amends and to repair something of the disorder, damage, or harm which our sinful actions have done. The penance that is given to you takes into account your personal situation and serves to support your spiritual good. The penance also depends on how bad the sin is. It may be a prayer, an offering, works of mercy, sacrifices or service to another. But this penance is in a real way our share in the Cross and helps us to be more closely joined to Christ.

Then what happens? The person says a prayer expressing sorrow for his/her sins, such as the Act of Contrition.

Then what happens? The priest will extend his hand toward you, or perhaps lay his hands on your head as he prays the Church's Prayer of Absolution:

God, the Father of mercies,
through the death and resurrection of his Son
has reconciled the world to himself
and sent the Holy Spirit among us
for the forgiveness of sins;
through the ministry of the Church
may God give you pardon and peace,
and I absolve you from your sins
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, +
and of the Holy Spirit.
R/. Amen.

Do you leave then? No, you wait for dismissal. The priest may pray a short closing prayer with you. He may also simply say, “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.” Your response can be very natural ... a simple “Amen,” or “Thank You” ... “Have a good day”. Then go to spend some time considering your Penance.

Why do we continue to need forgiveness if we are already saved? Even though we have been baptized and our sins have been washed away and have been forgiven, we must continue to return to the sacrament of Penance to cleanse ourselves of sin and receive God's mercy. We are always in need of God's forgiveness through the sacrament of Penance if we are to grow in a life of grace.

But isn't there something I can take along, so I won't feel like I'm forgetting something? Certainly! Some people bring a little piece of paper to help them remember what to say.

Can our sins be forgiven without sorrow? No. Even if we confess on sins and the priest gives us absolution, our sins will not be forgiven by God if we do not have sincere sorrow in our hearts. Sincere sorrow for sin is the most important prerequisite for celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Without it, your sins cannot be forgiven by God.

If it has been a long time since you have been to confession, will your sins be forgiven? Yes. God will always forgive us if we are truly sorry for our sins.



Video:

Introduce video: So how do you go to confession? Here is a short video to show you what to do.







Crafts:

catholicicing.com- Reconciliation Craft for Catholic Kids

catechist.com- The Joy of a Clean Heart : A craft about Penance and Reconciliation


Introduce craft: How well do you know the Ten Commandments? Let’s find out.

crayola.com- Ten Commandments Tablets

catholicteacher.com- Ten Commandments Craft
Follow directions. Cut out the ten strips that list the commandments. Have students put them in order and space them out on the tablet with five on each side.



Games:

christiancrafters.com- Ten Commandments Bible Games


The games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Act of Contrition Board Game- For 2 Players or 2 Teams

The idea is to answer questions about the Act of Contrition so players can roll the dice and move their pieces up and down the road attempting to capture their opponent’s pieces. The form of capture is unique because the captured piece is not immediately removed but instead is placed under the capturing piece. The capturing piece is placed on top of the captured piece to form a stack (if you capture an opponent’s piece, their playing piece is placed under yours). On his next turn the capturing player starts to move the stack of pieces back along the road towards his home position the number of spaces indicated by the throw count. When the capturing player reaches the home position the captured piece is removed from the board.






Introduce game: What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation? It is the sacrament by which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven through the absolution (forgiveness) of the priest.


Reconciliation File Folder Game: The objective of the game is to identify which one of the Ten Commandments the sin broke.

Introduction: What are sins? Breaking God’s law. What are God’s laws? The Ten Commandments. So what are the Ten Commandments? They are laws from God that we must always keep.

Players place their marker on START. The players roll the dice and follow the directions on the space they land on. If they land on a “?”, the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud (only use the questions that are age appropriate for your students). On each card is a question about sins and the player must tell which commandment the sin broke (they may say the commandment number or the commandment). Younger students can say whether or not it is a sin and why. If they answer correctly, they receive 1 token (milk caps, poker chips, etc.). If they are not correct, they do not receive one. When a player gets to the end of one game board, they keep going on the second game board and continue to FINISH. All players must land on FINISH with the exact number. When the player reaches FINISH they will count their tokens. After all players have made it to FINISH, the player with the most tokens wins.




Snacks:

Introduce snack: At Mount Sinai what did God give Moses that the people must always keep? The Ten Commandments.

dltk-bible.com- ‘O’bey Donuts
Tell the children that we must obey God's Commandments and God's rules. The donut represents the letter "O" in obey.



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

A Scriptural Examination of Conscience- In this exercise, you will make your own guide for an examination of conscience base on some key Scriptures. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 99).

sacredhearthouston.org- Worksheets for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Click on the activities to download and print.

kidssundayschool.com- All Sins Forgiven (A message is revealed in this puzzle.) Solution

100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8 by Ellen Rossini, page 68- The Conscience: God’s Voice Within- Using the following clues, complete the puzzle below.

A Scriptural Examination of Conscience- In this exercise, you will make your own guide for an examination of conscience base on some key Scriptures. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 99).

sacredhearthouston.org- Worksheets for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Click on the activities to download and print.

sdc.me.uk- Reconciliation

web.archive.org- Reconciliation (worksheets)

thereligionteacher.com- Examination of Conscience Graphic Organizer (scroll down to this
This is to help your students not only reflect on their sins, but also the causes/temptations leading them to sin and their desire not to sin again. It is based on the Act of Contrition prayer.

faithhope.org- Reconciliation Worksheets

smp.org- Am I a Sacrament of Reconciliation?
This exercise can give students a better sense of their role as an instrument for reconciliation.

smp.org- Stories of Reconciliation and Healing
An activity where students use the spaces provided to write a description of a true story that illustrates forgiveness, reconciliation, or healing.



These activities are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Sacrament of Reconciliation- Word Search

Sacrament of Reconciliation- Crossword

Reconciliation Worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

4catholiceducators.com- Resources for the Sacrament of Anointing the Sick

americancatholic.org- Anointing of the Sick Info

newadvent.org- Extreme Unction

thesacredheart.com- Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

usccb.org- Anointing of the Sick

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Notebooking activity for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick



Lessons:

Lesson 34: Anointing the Sick and Holy Orders (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 163-166). For younger students.

Lesson 34: Extreme Unction and Holy Orders (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 209-215). For older students.



Coloring:

stanneshelper.com- Coloring pages for Extreme Unction



Crafts:

catechist.com- Graces for the Sick Craft

looktohimandberadiant.com- Anointing of the Sick Craft



Games:



Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (file folder game)- Work your way around the board by answering questions about the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Be careful with your answers because if you are incorrect, you go back to where you were and follow the directions on the space. The first one to FINISH wins!



Puzzles:

mycatholicsource.com- Extreme Unction/Anointing of the Sick (crossword)

wordsearchfun-com- Word Search

whenwecrosswords.com- Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (crossword)



Worksheets:

catecheticalresources.com- Anointing of the Sick (worksheets)


This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.

Anointing of the Sick (worksheet)- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Baptism

4catholiceducators.com- Baptism resources

newadvent.org- Baptism

loyolapress.com- Baptism

americancatholic.org- Baptism Info

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Sacrament of Baptism

thereligionteacher.com- Sacrament of Baptism Activities

catholicicing.com- Ideas for Teaching Catholic Kids About Baptism



Lessons:

Lesson 24- Baptism (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 116-119). For younger students.

Lesson 24- Baptism (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 151-156). For older students.

olrl-org- Lesson 20: The Sacrament of Baptism

adrianlemus.com- Sacrament of Baptism



Coloring:

tiredtwang.blogspot.com- Sacrament of Baptism

stanneshelper.com- Baptism Coloring Pages



Crafts & Lapbooks:

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Baptism Notebook Activity

catholicinspired.com- Baptism Crafts

Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).

enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove Craft

sermons4kids.com- Dove Craft

artisthelpingchildren.org- Tons of dove crafts posted here.

autiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Jesus is Baptized Craft
An interactive craft that has a dove hover over Jesus’ head.

auntannie.com- Make soap doves to remind the children how baptism symbolizes that their sins are washed away. Note: You can use a slightly greased cookie cutter to help children make the soap into the shape of a dove. Or the children can just make it into any shape they want.


Introduce craft: The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the seven sacraments. Baptism is the first sacrament because no other Sacrament can or may be received until you have been baptized.

docthelmaskitchen.blogspot.com- Sunday School Baptism Craft (change this to Jesus being baptized)



Games:

edubakery.com- Baptism Bingo
Multiple different bingo cards will be created when you print them out.





Sacrament of Baptism (file folder game)- Collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Sacrament of Baptism.



Puzzles:

stmarysrcnewport.co.uk- Word Search

edubakery.com- Baptism (word search)

wordsearchfun.com- Word Search

edubakery.com- Baptism (word scramble)

pflaum.com- Baptism Crossword

edubakery.com- Baptism (crossword)

mycatholicsource.com- Crossword



Worksheets:

kindercrazeblogspot.com- Celebrating Baptism (worksheet)

cartoonchurch.com- Baptism Worksheet

tes.com- Baptism/Christening Worksheet and Info

concordiakids.blogspot.com- Baptism Activity Sheet (scroll down for this)

sdc.me.uk- My Baptism Worksheet

smp.org- Symbols of Baptism
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It invites students to reflect on the significance of key symbols used in baptism.

smp.org- Interview Questions about Your Baptism
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students ask the provided to questions to adults who can tell them about the details of that student's baptism. A reflection on the significance of the sacrament is done at the at end of the interview.

smp.org- Telling a Story of Baptism Worksheet

smp.org- My Baptismal History Worksheet

Your Baptism- Circle the things that were part of your Baptism celebration. Color the pictures. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 16).

The Sacrament of Baptism- Circle the correct answer. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 17).

catecheticalresources.com- Baptism (worksheets)


This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Baptism worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks below to find out what happens after you are baptized.

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist

The Holy Eucharist

4catholiceducators.com- Eucharist Resources

newadvent.org- Eucharist

americancatholic.org- The Eucharist



Lessons:

Lesson 26: The Holy Eucharist (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 124-128). For younger students.

ewtn.com- Lesson 26: The Holy Eucharist (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 162-167). For older students.

cyberfaith.com- Bread of Life lesson for grades 3 & 4

olrl.org- Lesson 22: The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion)

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Sacrament of the Eucharist

thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Thanksgiving Day Lesson Plans on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving (lessons for elementary, middle school, and high school)

Celebrating the Mass Lesson- Holy Communion
Lesson, questions, crafts, games, lessons, puzzles, worksheet



Coloring:

apples4theteacher.com- Body and Blood

apples4thteacher.com- Holy Communion

sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com- Holy Communion

sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com- Eucharist

elitedresses.com- Communion Chalice and Host (scroll down for this)

supercoloring.com- 2 Communion coloring pages (scroll down for these)



Crafts & Lapbooks:

lapbooksforcatholics.com- The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist Faith Folder

Corpus Christi Mosaic Craft- a beautiful chalice that the students can make

A Framed Picture- Making a sparkling picture of communion will be a reminder of the special time we put aside to remember Jesus. (Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Plates & Cups, page 12 & 13).

Do This In Memory of Me (craft)- An easy craft that students can make emphasizing “Do this in memory of me.”

Jesus in the Holy Eucharist Craft- Neat activity for the Holy Eucharist. A template is also provided for the craft.

catholicinspired.com- Jesus in the Eucharist ~ Art Project

catholicicing.com- Host and Chalice Craft for Kids

catholicicing.blogspot.com- Craft a Monstrance with a Gold Doily


Make a Holy Communion Banner:

orientaltrading.com- Holy Communion Banner Craft Kit
You can buy this or get ideas from it to make your own.

manylittleblessings.com- First Communion Banners
Lots of ideas on how to make banners.



Games:




Holy Eucharist Bingo- Students play regular bingo, but they answer questions about the Holy Eucharist.








Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (file folder game) Students collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Sacrament of the Eucharist.




Puzzles:

edubakery.com- Holy Communion (word scramble)
Other versions of the puzzle are on the bottom of page. Click on 1, 2, 3, etc.

mycatholicsource.com- Holy Eucharist (word search)

edubakery.com- Holy Communion (crossword)
Other versions of the puzzle are on the bottom of page. Click on 1, 2, 3, etc.



These puzzles below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these puzzles are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Holy Communion- (word scramble)

Holy Communion- (crossword)
For younger students you can do this together on the board.



Worksheets:

catecheticalresources.com- Eucharist (worksheets)


This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.

Eucharist worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.