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Each week, a student helper will say a 'thankful' prayer for the class before we eat our morning snack. These prayers are always spontaneous and from the student's heart.

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Hi! this is my lesson for Friday. I really hope I did it correctly!

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Hi! this is my lesson for Friday. I really hope I did it correctly!

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Michelle Morning

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The Secret of the Shamrock” written by: Lisa M. Hendey.

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The Secret of the Shamrock” written by: Lisa M. Hendey.

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I found these books written by Angela Burrin and Sue Doggett .I use them as read alouds at different points during the day.  The students and I love them.  I have these five and will bring them Friday.  There are a few more titles available. They can all can be found easily on Amazon.
L. Galbreath, STC

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Hello! This is a cause-and-effect lesson with religion integrated in it. See you all on Friday!
Taylor Dodson, St. Ambrose

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The Shamrock and the Holy Trinity
Integrating Science, Language Arts, and Religion.

Objective: Students will be able to explain the history of shamrock and the meaning of the leaflets from Saint Patrick with the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Materials: A shamrock plant, Children’s book- “The Secret of the Shamrock” written by: Lisa M. Hendey.

Introduce reading, The Secret of the Shamrock” written by: Lisa M. Hendey.

LA.2.RC.10: Draw conclusions or confirm predictions about what will happen next in a text by identifying key words and signal words that alert the reader to a sequence of events, (such as before, first, during, while, as, at the same time, after, then, next, at last, finally, now, when) or cause and effect (such as because, since, therefore, so).

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This a matching game to help prepare for Reconciliation. It is a great team/partner project!

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Maresa Ciaravella, 2nd grade, St. John the Evangelist (Clinton)

Objective: Students will identify similarities between being a good citizen of their community and being a good citizen of the church.

Standards:

SS.2.2.5 Explain the roles people in the community have in making and changing laws.

SS.2.2.6 Discuss and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and identify other ways citizens can affirm their citizenship.
SS.2.2.7 Explain the consequences of violating laws, including punishment of those who do wrong, and the importance of resolving conflicts appropriately.

Lesson:

Session 1: Create list as a class of the qualities of a good citizen. Next to that list, create a list of what it means to be a good citizen of the church.

Session 2: Have students complete the worksheet with ways they can be good citizens. Then have students underline the qualities that can also help them be good citizens of the church.

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Jennifer Rison
Archbishop Neale School
Students respond to a writing prompt from "Dex: The Heart of a Hero" asking if they would offer help to someone who had been mean to them in the past.  In our class discussion, we review Jesus' teaching of the Great Commandment. The students should form a response that reflects Jesus' teachings and uses text evidence to support their opinions.  Students share their writing with the class.

In addition, our Handwriting book: Writing Our Catholic Faith" reinforces the Catholic faith as we practice manuscript and cursive

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Integrating Faith into the classroom using 4 C's

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Integrating Faith into the classroom using 4 C's

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We focus on courtesy, compassion, community, and commitment throughout the year.
See example below for "courtesy"

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I like to use bible quotes. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".

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I like to use bible quotes. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".

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Also, lead by example. As a teacher, demonstrate how one should react in situations and how to speak to others.

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Before each subject/lesson we say the following prayer,
Loving God, inspire us by your Holy Spirit as we listen and learn. Amen

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As we focus on learning about the Natural Resources on Earth, I also revist God's creations and how we are here to help protect what God created. Students drew pictures about each day of creation and picked out the natural resources as well.

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Students write a thank you note to Jesus as one of our Lenten Promises. They utilize their writing skills while reflecting on God's blessings.

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Hannah Ruckstuhl

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Grace Hamilton

In preparation for First Communion, students reflect and think about adjectives that describe the elements of their faith that are important to them.

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I like to integrate faith into stories my students read in class whenever possible. It's easy to do this naturally, but this lesson plan focuses on connecting the story to the gifts God gives us.

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Crumble a piece of paper up to show that when we hurt other people it leaves a lasting mark.

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Patricia Gintowt-- Updated copy with fixed link!

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Art and Faith: Exploring Stained Glass Patricia Gintowt 2nd Grade Annunciation Catholic School   This lesson is a great way to introduce the idea that churches are filled with symbolism that was specifically chosen to help us worship, and can tie into your religion or social studies plans.  Stand...

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Life Cycle of the Butterfly

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Tiffany Brown Download

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Counting Coins for Charity

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Lifecycle of a Butterfly TPT

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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Reduce Reuse Recycle