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Table of Contents At a glance At A Glance - Overview of the School Year …………………………………………......pages 2-3 Monthly Guide: September……………………………………………………………………………..………………………….page 4 October ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……......page 5 November………………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 6 December…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…......page 7 January….............................................................................................................................page 8 February/March………………………….…………………………………………..…………………….....page 9 April …………………….……………………………………………………………………….………………..…page 10 May…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..……..….…page 11 About the Saints…………….………………………………………………………………..………..pages 12-15 Activities: Materials & Tutorials…………………………………………………………………………….…..pages 16-21 Mission Acrostic Poem.................................................................................................page 22 World Mission Paper Loop Rosary……………………….……..…………….…….……pages 23-25 St. Francis Xavier Ornament Craft………………………………………………………..pages 26-27 Gem Mine Game: Child Labor Awareness………………….………….……….…….……page 28 Re-Creation - Recycled Materials Craft................................................................page 29 Life and Missions of St Francis Xavier……………………………………………….…….….page 30 World Mission Litany of Saints…………………………………………………………........pages 31-32 Penny War Instructions………………………………………………………………………..….……..page 33 Paper Doll Chain Step-by-step………………………………………………………….…..page 34 2 AtAt a a glance glance September Focus What is a Missionary? Prayer Intention All Missionaries Saints of the Month St. Gregory the Great, St. Theresa of Calcutta, St. Peter Claver, St. Vincent de Paul Activities Mission Acrostic Poem I am a Missionary Mirror 5 Senses Mission Statement Extra Resources St. Theresa of Calcutta Coloring Page* St Peter Claver Information Sheet* October Focus World Mission Month and Month of the Rosary Prayer Intention Global Solidarity Saints of the Month St. Therese of Lisieux, St Francis Assisi, St. Isaac Jogues and Companions, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Anthony Mary Claret Activities World Mission Rosary World Map Prayer Intentions Letter to a Missionary Extra Resources St Francis Coloring Page* St. Therese Information Sheet* World Mission Rosary Coloring Page* St. Isaac Jogues Information Sheet* November Focus The Saints Prayer Intention Gratitude & Mindfulness Saints of the Month St. Martin de Porres St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Activities Saint Banner Food Drive – Turkey Collection Box Extra Resources World Mission Litany of Saints Ways to be a missionary from home for Thanksgiving December Focus Be An Advent Missionary Prayer Intention Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas Saints of the Month St. Francis Xavier St. Nicholas St. Juan Diego Activities Recycled Advent Wreath Life and Missions of St. Francis Xavier St. Francis Xavier Ornament Craft Extra Resources Advent Calendar* Advent Wreath Lighting Prayers* In the Spirit of St. Nick MCA Mite boxes (available from the Mission Office) *Can be found in the Extra Resources supplemental packet 3 AtAt a a glance glance january Focus Catholic Schools & Missionary Discipleship Week Prayer Intention Peace & Promise Saints of the Month St. Elizabeth Ann Bailey Seton, St. Angela Merici, St. John Bosco Activities World Mission Awareness Day – see Extra Resources supplemental packet Extra Resources National Catholic Educational Association February/March Focus Lent: 40 Days to PRAY, FAST, GIVE Prayer Intention Pray, Fast, & Give Saints of the Month St. Jerome Emiliani, Ss. Cyril and Methodius, St. Katherine Drexel, St. Patrick, St. Joseph Activities 40 Crosses Lenten Calendar Cross of Mercy Penny Wars Extra Resources CRS Rice Bowls for the Classroom Prayers for Each Week of Lent* Stations of the Cross for Youth* Works of Mercy for Kids (English/Spanish)* April Focus Stewards of the Earth: Missionaries to all of Creation Prayer Intention Praying & Caring for our Planet Saints of the Month St. John the Baptist de la Salle, St. Zita, St. Catherine of Siena Activities Clean up Treasure Hunt Earth Day Pennant Recycled Material Crafts Extra Resources Care for Creation Discussion* Additional printable activities (from Christian Preschool) May Focus Mary: Human Life & Dignity Prayer Intention How to Model Our Life Like Mary Saints of the Month Mary, Mother of God, Blessed Edmund Rice, Blessed Matthew Gam, St. Andrew Bobola, St. Paul Hanh Activities Paper Doll Chain Gem Mine Simulation Mary Grotto Extra Resources Video: Dignity of the Human Person (by Caritas Australia) CRS Lesson Plan: Life and Dignity of the Human Person *Can be found in the Extra Resources supplemental packet 4 SEPTEMBERAt a glance What is a Missionary? “Not all of us do great things, but we can do small thing with great love.” - St Theresa of Calcutta Prayer Intention for the Month: All Missionaries: That we may be missionaries in our own everyday lives, so that we may share God’s love with everyone we encounter. Focus Points: What is a missionary? A person sent by Church authority to share the Gospel and/or provide aid (healthcare, clean water, education etc.) among people in a given place or region Who are missionaries? WE ALL ARE! Through the Sacrament of Baptism we are all missionaries. We can be missionaries right where we are by sharing God’s love with everyone we encounter. What does a missionary do? A missionary is someone who knows and loves God, prays that all people will come to know and love Jesus, answers the call of Jesus to go out to all the world to spread the Gospel Being a missionary means sharing Gods love. In sharing God’s love we strive to help everyone live a happy and fulfilled life in knowing Christ. Saints of the Month (Refer to the About the Saints section for details): 3rd - St. Gregory the Great 5th - St. Theresa of Calcutta 9th - St. Peter Claver 27th - St. Vincent DePaul Activities: Mission Acrostic Poem “I am a missionary” Mirror 5 Senses mission statement Extra Resources: (available in the extra resources packet) St Theresa of Calcutta Coloring Page St. Peter Claver Information Sheet 5 OCTOBERAt a glance World Mission Month & the Rosary “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” - St Francis of Assisi Prayer Intention for the month: Global Solidarity: That we may use our talents to become instruments of Gods peace here on earth. Focus Points: Mission Month: We celebrate Mission Month in recognition that World Mission Sunday is always celebrated the third Sunday of every October. Throughout the world, every Catholic Church will participate in a special collection to support the missionary works of the Church. This year World Mission Sunday will be celebrated on October 22. Month of the Rosary: October 7 is the feast of the Holy Rosary. Throughout the month of October, Catholics are encouraged to prayer the Rosary to help grow closer to Jesus through the intercession of Mary. In particular we ask that, in honor of Mission Month, we pray the World Mission Rosary this month. World Mission Rosary: To pray the World Mission Rosary, reflect on each area of the world. Green represents Africa, Blue for the Islands of the Pacific, White for Europe-home of the Holy See, Red for the Americas, and Yellow for East, Asia. When you have completed the World Mission Rosary, you have given the world a big hug! Saints of the Month: (Refer to the About the Saints section for details) 1st - St. Therese of Lisiuex 4th - St. Francis of Assisi 19th - St. Isaac Jogues and Companions 21st – St. Kateri Tekakwitha 24th - St. Anthony Mary Claret Activities: Paper Loop World Mission Rosary World Map Prayer Intentions Letter to a Missionary – please contact the Mission Office to find out how the kids can write to a missionary and ask about the work they are doing. Extra Resources: World Mission Rosary coloring page World Mission Rosary Trilingual Description St Francis coloring page St. Therese information sheet St. Isaac Jogues information Sheet 6 NOVEMBERAt a glance Saints “The saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts, and who shared this joy with others.” - Pope Francis Prayer Intention for the Month: Gratitude & Mindfulness: That we may learn to imitate the lives of the Saints and always listen to our Christian call to share our bountiful blessings with others. Focus Points: What is a saint? Saints model for living out our baptismal call: we learn how to follow Jesus more closely by looking to the Saints as our examples and models for living a Christian life. Saint vs saint: We are all called to be saints. Saints with the capitalized “S” are those we know are already in heaven with Christ, and have been officially declared Saints by the Church through the canonization process. Communion of Saints: Fellowship between Christians, living and dead. It also means that we are a community in communion in holy things and among holy persons. What is the difference between All Saints Day & All Souls Day? All Saints’ Day is November 1 and it commemorates the lives of all the saints that are in heaven. All Souls’ Day is November 2 and commemorates all those who have died. Saints of the Month (Refer to the About the Saints section for details): 3rd - St. Martin de Porres 11th - St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Activities: Saints Pennant Banner Have students vote on a Saint to be the classroom Saint for the school year Host a Food Drive: Turkey Collection Box Extra Resources: Pray World Mission Litany of Saints