Faith and Life Series Parish Lesson Plans Grade 5 Credo: I Believe Third Edition CREDO: I BELIEVE Parish Lessons Faith and Life Series Third Edition BOOK FIVE Ignatius Press, San Francisco Grade 5: Credo: I Believe Part I: God, the Father of All Week 1 Faith / Creed n PREPARATION Prayer: Apostles’ Creed - Scripture: 1 Corinthians Sacred Art: The ST p. 137 16:13 - ST p. 11 Miraculous Draught of Fishes (detail) - ST p. 12 n PROCLAMATION God gives us the grace to believe the truth that he reveals to us, especially through the revelation of his Son, Jesus Christ. n EXPLANATION n • God reveals himself to us in many ways and gives us the gift of faith Teacher’s Manual (TM): to believe him. Chapter 1, pp. 1-12 - God’s existence: Begin - TM p. 2 (Lessons 1-4) TM p. 2 - Our Faith is revealed by God: Develop # 4 - n Gift of faith: Develop # 5 - TM p. 2 Student Textbook (ST): - Chapter 1, pp. 11- 14 - Gift of faith: Develop # 3, 5 - TM p. 4 - Activity - AB p. 1 n Activity Book (AB): • The Creed is a summary of the things revealed to us by Christ. Chapter 1, pp. 1-5 - Scriptural accounts of the Creed: Develop # 4 - TM p. 6 - What the Creed reveals about us: Develop # 2 - TM p. 8 - How the Creed should affect our actions: Develop # 3 - TM p. 8 Notes: ______________________ n APPLICATION ____________________________ ____________________________ • What should we do if we are tempted to doubt our faith? • What can a person do to keep his faith strong? ____________________________ • Read through the Apostles’ Creed and profess your faith to a friend or family member. ____________________________ • If we have faith, we must live it out. Faith is expressed by works. ____________________________ Animated by faith and charity, do something for a person in need. ____________________________ n CELEBRATION ____________________________ ____________________________ • Saint: The Faith of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux - TM p. 9 • Song: Faith of our fathers! - Adoremus Hymnal # 603 ____________________________ • Student reading for next lesson: Chapters 2 & 3 - ST pp. 15-23 • Concluding prayer: Lead the students in praying the Our Father. - ST p. 137 ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Faith and Life Series • Third Edition • Parish Lessons Grade 5: Credo: I Believe Part I: God, the Father of All Week 2 Trinity / Creator n PREPARATION Prayer: Apostles’ Creed - Scripture: John 14:26 Sacred Art: Mary, Queen ST p. 137 - ST p. 15 / Isaiah 45:18 - of Heaven (detail) - ST p. ST p. 21 17 / The Creation of the Stars - ST p. 20 n PROCLAMATION There is one God in three Persons, who created Heaven and earth. We are made to love as God loves. n EXPLANATION n Teacher’s Manual (TM): • God is eternal and is three Divine Persons. Chapter 2, pp. 15-26 ( - Existence of God: Develop # 2, 4, 5 - TM p. 14 Lessons 1-4) / Chapter 3, - God’s attributes: Develop # 3 - TM p. 16 pp. 27-38 (Lessons 1-4) Trinity: Develop # 2, 4 - TM p. 18 - n Student Textbook (ST): - Mystery: Develop # 2 - TM p. 20 • God created everything out of nothing. Chapter 2, pp. 17-19 / - Create/Creator/Creature/Creation: Begin - TM p. 28 Chapter 3, pp. 20-23 Order: The Wonder of God’s Work - TM p. 29 - n • God cares for his creation and we share in this responsibility through stewardship. Activity Book (AB): Chapter 2, pp. 5-8 / - Providence: Begin & Develop # 3, 4 - TM p. 32 - Gratitude/Stewardship: Begin & Develop # 6, 7 - TM p. 34 Chapter 3, pp. 9-12 n APPLICATION Notes: ______________________ • If God is all holy, all loving, and all merciful, how should we be? ____________________________ • Recall the presence of God; be alert in your heart and mind of his constant presence. ____________________________ • How can your family reflect the love of the Trinity? ____________________________ • Name a way you are taking care of God’s creation. • Take part in a stewardship project with your class. ____________________________ ____________________________ n CELEBRATION ____________________________ • Saint: Saint Patrick - TM p. 19 / Saint Francis of Assisi - TM p. 31 ____________________________ • Song: Holy God, we praise thy name! - Adoremus Hymnal # 461 • Student reading for next lesson: Chapter 4 - ST pp. 24-27 ____________________________ • Concluding prayer: Thank God for his creation and ask him to help the students be ____________________________ good stewards of his gifts. Lead the students in praying the Glory Be. - ST p. 137 ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Faith and Life Series • Third Edition • Parish Lessons Grade 5: Credo: I Believe Part I: God, the Father of All Week 3 Angels n PREPARATION Prayer: Apostles’ Creed - Scripture: Psalms 91:11 - Sacred Art: Delivery of St. ST p. 137 ST p. 24 Peter (detail) - ST p. 26 n PROCLAMATION Angels are God’s messengers who are pure spirits. Each of us has been given a guardian angel. n EXPLANATION • Angels are messengers who are pure spirits. n Teacher’s Manual (TM): - Messengers: Develop # 2 - TM p. 40 Chapter 4, pp. 39-52 - Spiritual: Develop # 4, 5 - TM p. 40 (Lessons 1-4) • The angels were tested and some of them rebelled against God and are called demons. n Student Textbook (ST): - Fall of the angels: Develop # 2, 3, 5 - TM p. 42 Chapter 4, pp. 15-18 Judgment of the angels: Develop # 4 - TM p. 42 - n Activity Book (AB): - Angel or demon: Begin - TM p. 44 Chapter 4, pp. 15-18 - Peter was freed by an angel: Develop # 4 - TM p. 44 - Activity - AB p. 17 • Each of us has been given a guardian angel. - Guardian angels: Develop # 2, 3 - TM p. 46 Notes: ______________________ n APPLICATION ____________________________ • Can you think of examples of times that an angel has been a messenger? ____________________________ • Take the time to pray to your guardian angel. When could you pray to them as ____________________________ part of your daily prayers? • The angels were judged by their free choice. What are some free choices that ____________________________ someone can make and put into action to show that he loves God? • Encourage a friend or family member to pray to his guardian angel for ____________________________ protection. ____________________________ ____________________________ n CELEBRATION ____________________________ • Saint: The Archangels - TM p. 47 ____________________________ • Song: Angels we have heard on high - Adoremus Hymnal # 323 • Student reading for next lesson: Chapters 5 & 6 - ST pp. 28-34 ____________________________ • Concluding prayer: Thank God for giving us our guardian angels to guide and protect us. Lead the students in praying the Prayer to St. Michael. - ST p. 141 ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Faith and Life Series • Third Edition • Parish Lessons Grade 5: Credo: I Believe Part I: God, the Father of All Week 4 Man / The Fall n PREPARATION Prayer: Apostles’ Creed - Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Sacred Art: The Newborn ST p. 137 - ST p. 28 / Genesis 3:9 - Child - ST p. 29 / Annun- ST p. 31 ciation (detail) - ST p. 31 n PROCLAMATION Man is made in God’s image and likeness. By sinning man lost the gift of grace, but God promised to send a Savior. n EXPLANATION n Teacher’s Manual (TM): • Man is created with a body and soul and is given certain gifts. Chapter 5, pp. 53-64 - Man: Develop # 4, 7 - TM p. 54 - Gifts: Begin & Develop # 2, 3 - TM p. 56 (Lessons 1-4) / Chapter 6, - Grace: Develop # 3, 4, 5, 7 - TM p. 58 pp. 65-76 (Lessons 1-4) • God tested man and man fell from grace. n The Fall: Develop # 3, 4 - TM p. 66 Student Textbook (ST): - Chapter 5, pp. 28-30 / - Consequences of sin: Begin & Develop # 2, 3, 4 - TM p. 68 • God promised to send a Savior. Chapter 6, pp. 31-34 The promise: Develop # 2 - TM p. 70 - n Actiity Book (AB): - Adam and Jesus compared: Develop # 4 - TM p. 70 Chapter 5, pp. 19-22 / - Results of sin: Develop # 2 - TM p. 72 - Suffering: Develop # 3, 4 - TM p. 72 Chapter 6, pp. 23-26 n APPLICATION Notes: ______________________ • If you are having a bad day, stop to pray for God’s grace. ____________________________ • Is twisting the truth to fit your needs a sin of deception? • Why does God promise to send a Savior? ____________________________ • Renew the life of grace in your soul by going to Confession. ____________________________ • Do a penance (small sacrifice) that will help you not to sin. ____________________________ n CELEBRATION ____________________________ ____________________________ • Saint: Saint Jude Thaddeus - TM p. 61 • Song: Lord Jesus, think on me - Adoremus Hymnal # 364 ____________________________ • Student reading for next lesson: Chapter 7 - ST pp. 35-37 • Concluding prayer: Thank God for creation and for the gift of grace. ____________________________ Lead the students in praying the Act of Contrition. - ST p. 138 ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Faith and Life Series • Third Edition • Parish Lessons Grade 5: Credo: I Believe Part I: God, the Father of All Week 5 Abraham / Isaac / Jacob & Esau / Joseph n PREPARATION Prayer: Apostles’ Creed - Scripture: Deuteronomy Sacred Art: The Sacrifice ST p. 137 7:6 - ST p. 35 of Isaac - ST p. 35 n PROCLAMATION God shows his faithfulness by taking care of his people according to his promises. God tests us so that we can show him our love, and he blesses us for our obedience. n EXPLANATION n Teacher’s Manual (TM): • God called Abraham and tested him. Abraham responded in faith. Chapter 7, pp. 77-88 - World before Abraham: Begin - TM p. 78 (Lessons 1-4) Faith: Develop # 4, 5 - TM p. 78 - n Student Textbook (ST): - Activity - AB p. 27 - Test: Begin - TM p. 80 Chapter 7, pp. 35-37 Typology: Develop # 3 - TM p. 80 - n Activity Book (AB): • Esau sold his birthright and Jacob tricked Isaac for the blessing that belonged to Esau.