Isaiah Liturgy of Light Prayer Israel Magi Proclaim Jerusalem Mary Prophecy Jesus Christ Mass Prophets Joseph Nativity Resurrection Kingdom Catholic and Saint “One, Holy, Last Supper Scripture Apostolic” Leaven Ordinary Time, Shepherd Lent Parish Tabernacle Liturgical Colors Paschal Candle Visitation Liturgy Peace Yeast SAMPLE ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST WITH THE ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF CONCEPTS Use the liturgical colors to make a collage Participate in a church tour focusing on holy water font, Sign of the Cross, crucifix, Tabernacle, sanctuary lamp, genuflection, altar and articles of the altar. Other observations could include Stations of the Cross, Mary and saint statues, and baptistery. Draw a picture of something the child noticed in the church tour. To teach nomenclature of sacred articles used at Mass, use resources available on the computer and in Catholic bookstores including Catholic clipart, coloring books word/picture cards and charts. Small household items such as a wine glass, salad dressing cruets, bowl and cream pitchers, as well as a small Bible and crucifix can also be used by children to demonstrate appropriate uses in liturgy. Observe the children making the gestures of the Mass including; preparation of the cruets and chalice, the Sign of the Cross and genuflecting. Observe children as they participate in creating and changing a classroom prayer space. Suggestions for prayer space include banners and/or cloths that indicate appropriate liturgical colors or seasons, Advent wreaths, Nativity sets, flannel board Bible stories, May altar, books, and holy cards. Manipulate the Nativity figures corresponding to Nativity narratives including; Annunciation, Visitation, Birth of Jesus and Adoration of the Shepherds, and the Magi. Prayers, Devotions, and Practices See Appendix I – Catechetical Documents See Appendix II –
Isaiah Israel Jerusalem Jesus Christ Joseph Kingdom Last Supper Leaven Lent Liturgical Colors Liturgy Liturgy of Light Magi Mary Mass Nativity “One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic” Ordinary Time, Parish Paschal Candle Peace Prayer Proclaim Prophecy Prophets Resurrection Saint Scripture Shepherd Tabernacle Visitation Yeast SAMPLE ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST WITH THE ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF CONCEPTS Use the liturgical colors to make a collage Participate in a church tour focusing on holy water font, Sign of the Cross, crucifix, Tabernacle, sanctuary lamp, genuflection, altar and articles of the altar. Other observations could include Stations of the Cross, Mary and saint statues, and baptistery. Draw a picture of something the child noticed in the church tour. To teach nomenclature of sacred articles used at Mass, use resources available on the computer and in Catholic bookstores including Catholic clipart, coloring books word/picture cards and charts. Small household items such as a wine glass, salad dressing cruets, bowl and cream pitchers, as well as a small Bible and crucifix can also be used by children to demonstrate appropriate uses in liturgy. Observe the children making the gestures of the Mass including; preparation of the cruets and chalice, the Sign of the Cross and genuflecting. Observe children as they participate in creating and changing a classroom prayer space. Suggestions for prayer space include banners and/or cloths that indicate appropriate liturgical colors or seasons, Advent wreaths, Nativity sets, flannel board Bible stories, May altar, books, and holy cards. Manipulate the Nativity figures corresponding to Nativity narratives including; Annunciation, Visitation, Birth of Jesus and Adoration of the Shepherds, and the Magi. Prayers, Devotions, and Practices – See Appendix I Catechetical Documents – See Appendix II
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