Fr. Bender will celebrate Mass with us today. He will wear Green Vestments. He will pray with us, teach us something special during the Homily and consecrate the bread and wine for Holy Eucharist. Finally, he will dismiss us with a blessing.
Today’s Mass readings: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101415.cfm
Why do we have gold on the altar?
Fr. Bender visited our class!
“Blest are We” grade 4:
Chapter 2 Praise and Thanksgiving pp. 37-44.
Order of the Mass (pp.266-268)
Examples of Mass from The Ordination to the Order of the Priesthood of Donald Haugh Bender, Jr. and Ryan Patrick Fischer. This took place on June 6 ,2015 at St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, PA (we are just skipping through the parts– Both Priests have spent a summer at St. Patrick Church! Also, it is a great way for the students look at our Harrisburg Diocese Cathedral and see our Bishop Gainer.)
Introductory Rite,
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eurcharist
Communion Rite
Concluding Rites
Review: Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, Gospels, Epistles.
Last week we talked about Noah and the flood, Abram and Sarah and their son Issac.
Genesis 9:15 I will remember my covenant between me and you and every living creature—every mortal being—so that the waters will never again become a flood to destroy every mortal being.
Abraham and Issac
Genesis 17:5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I am making you the father of a multitude of nations.
Genesis17:7 I will maintain my covenant between me and you and your descendants after you throughout the ages as an everlasting covenant, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you…. and I will be their God.
“I will be your God if you will be my people”
God still makes that covenant with us today.
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, Benjamin, Dan, Asher
Joseph’s brothers were jealous of him and did a horrible thing to Joseph. But, God used this misfortune to save the nation of Israel from starvation many years later.
Here is a version of Joseph’s story for children:
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/judaism/joseph/joseph.htm
If you have access to the “Joseph King of Dreams” by Dreamworks (DVD), we will be playing parts of the movie this week. Finish “Be like Joseph” puzzle the “Law of Love” and “Gods Covenant” Worksheets (below).
Did Joseph and his brothers learn the law of love?
Saint Emma’s Monastery – Benedictine Nuns:
Reading the Bible: “Blest are We” grade 4 pp.18-19 ( please use a bible book) God’s Covanent p45-47
Try this quiz: http://www.bemydisciples.com/grades/3/chapters/1
Student Reads : Bible: Genesis 6:5-19, Genesis 7, Genesis 8, Genesis 9:9-17-. http://www.usccb.org/bible/genesis/6
http://www.biblewise.com/kids/images/fun/the-covenant.pdf
Quiz: http://www.bemydisciples.com/grades/2/chapters/5
We told the story of Abraham and Issac.
Our Pope Francis
The Pope with our President Obama
Our Bishop Ronald Gainer of Harrisburg
Fr. William Forrey, Our Pastor
Fr. Donald Bender, Our Parochial Vicar
Saint Patrick Shrine Church on Pomfret Street in Carlisle
Inside the Shrine Church
Saint Patrick Church on Marsh Drive
Inside Saint Patrick Church at Marsh Drive
Last week we talked about the the garden of Eden. I read the story of creation, Adam and Eve and the temptation of Eve and Adam with the fruit. Because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve, they must die. BIBLE– the first book: Genesis 1, 2, and 3. (http://www.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1) We will listen to the song “Adam, Adam Where are you?” In the song, it talks about the deception of the Devil and how God still calls Adam back to Himself. God still searches for each one of us despite our sins. Because we have separated ourselves from God, (through sin), we can not hear Him very well.
He still talks to us:
Because there is sin in the world, we live on earth and someday we will die. But God provides us a way to save ourselves/our souls. In the Old Testament, they sacrificed an animal or food on an altar for a person’s sins. In the New Testament, Jesus is our sacrifice on the cross. We also offer the ”sacrifice of the Mass” for the forgiveness of sins. What other sacraments give us forgiveness of sins?
Story of Cain & Abel (meaning of sacrifices), Sin of Envy, Murder (Think of the Ten Commandments)
cain-and-abel worksheet
Open Our Bibles to Genesis,
Reading the Bible: “Blest are We” grade 4 pp.18-19.
BIBLE– the last book: Revelations 5:1-4,6, 9
http://www.usccb.org/bible/revelation/5
“I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who sat on the throne. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals. Then I saw a mighty angel who proclaimed in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to examine it. I shed many tears because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to examine it.
Then I saw standing in the midst of the throne and the four living creatures and the elders, a Lamb that seemed to have been slain. He had seven horns and seven eyes; these are the [seven] spirits of God sent out into the whole world.
They sang a new hymn:
“Worthy are you to receive the scroll
and to break open its seals,
for you were slain and with your blood you purchased for God
those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation.”
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Grant us Peace.
(response at Mass)
Who is the LAMB OF GOD?
“Blest are We” grade 4 Jesus, the Image of God Chapter 5 p.69-74
September 09, 2015: Story of Creation
“Blest are We” grade 4 chapter 1 pp.28-30, 32-33
We introduced ourselves…
Passed out books/attendance
Activity:
Anyone want to share their questions to God? What do you hope for in CCD?
We will begin the night with a prayer service and introductions.
We will go over Mr. Rio’s rules for the classroom.
Read to student: Bible: Genesis 1, Genesis 2:1-8,15-25, Genesis 3. http://www.usccb.org/bible/genesis/1
Online Quiz: http://www.bemydisciples.com/grades/2/chapters/2
In this website, you will find an overview of what we talk about during Wednesday night CCD class. I will try to include a picture or two of what we have done. 
Also, I can post certain handouts on this website. Mr. Rios and I have been team-teaching Fourth grade CCD for 4 years. We have a lot of fun and we are able to work together to reinforce the teaching points. We use the “Blest Are We 4″ series published by Pearson Education, Inc.©2008. The website for their series is http://www.blestarewe.com. I am trying to incorporate the church year holy days and seasons into our curriculum so we jump around in the book. We are very pleased to share our faith with your children. We look forward to a wonderful year.
May God be with you,
Mr. Ed Rios, Mrs. Emilie McGinnis
This website’s address is www.hickorytown.com/ccd4/ My Email address is: emilie@hickorytown.com For Religious Education general information: http://saintpatrickchurch.org/ccd.php P.S. The color designated for fourth grade is purple. If you find any errors in this website– please feel free to email me. Thanks.
I have enjoyed being a catechist for the Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word from 2003-2008. This is my seventh year as a CCD teacher. I am a mother of five –my children’s ages range from 15-25. I am married to Jim The Computer Guy. I have a couple jobs outside of motherhood. I am a Respiratory Therapist at Carlisle Regional Hospital. Other times, you may find me at my computer designing websites. Hence, the development of this web site! – Mrs. Emilie McGinnis
Pentecost Acts 2:1-11
Holywaterblessing4 – We are making Holy Water Bottles.
Chapter 9 The Holy Spirit Guides Us p. 110-113
Apostles Creed – animation YouTube video
Grace, Holy Spirit, Life in Christ Quiz:
http://www.bemydisciples.com/grades/3/chapters/17
The Church and Ascension and Pentecost YouTube video
Parents: Commentary on Holy water by Fr. William P. Saunders
“Lord, God Almighty, creator of all life, of body and soul, we ask you to bless this water: as we use it in faith forgive our sins and save us from all illness and the power of evil. Lord, in your mercy give us living water, always springing up as a fountain of salvation; free us, body and soul, from every danger, and admit us to your presence in purity of heart.”
-the Prayer of Blessing of Water in the Sacramentary
http://www.bemydisciples.com/grades/2/chapters/7
Beginning of Sin – Adam Where Are You?
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Breath of Heaven – Mary’s song to God
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Resurrection – Christ has Risen today
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Sin and Temptation – Christ has won the Battle
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Praise and Dedication – Because He is Everything
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Jesus is Alive! John 20:1-10
Mary Sees Jesus John 20:11-18
Doubting Thomas John 20:19-28
Jesus Forgives Peter John 21:1-19
Travelers to Emmaus Luke 24:13-20, 25-31
The Ascension Luke 24:36-51
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Chapter 20 p. 225-227 The Commissioning of the Disciples
