Welcome to St. Patrick CCD Grade 4B

Summary of Classes:

9-22-10 Ch. 1: Creation, pp.16-20 Visit Reading Garden OT: Adam & Eve, Rosary Introduction
9-29-10 OT: Cain & Abel (meaning of sacrifices), Noah’s Ark (Covenant) Tower of Babble, Father Abraham.
10-03-10 God's Grace. OT: Lot is spared from the destruction of Sodom, Abraham and Sarah are promised a son, Isaac is born when Abraham is 100 yrs old. Isaac has two sons: Esau and Jacob, Jacob takes the oldest son’s blessing.
10-13-10 Order of the Mass (pp.240-241): Introductory Rite, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Communion Rite, Concluding Rite. Bible timeline: Old Testament, Psalms, Gospels, New Testament, p.181-182, 184-186, OT: Map, Jacob has 12 sons (puzzle), Joseph in Egypt, Jacob family moves to Egypt, Jacob’s name become Israel, Jacob’s descendants are the Israelites, Israelites become slaves, and Moses is born and spared.
10-20-10 Mass:
10-27-10 OT: Continue Moses’ Life: Burning Bush, Talks to Pharaoh to free Israelites, 10 Plagues, Parting of the Red Sea. Cards of Remembrances, “Day of the Dead” Altar for All Souls Day. Thanksgiving cards for the soldiers.
11-3-10 p.29-35 All Saints day- Game: Guess which Saint you are…
List of Patron Saint Summaries,
A Litany of Saints: p. 188.
11-10-10 Review Rosary and prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary, Prayers and Beliefs, Mysteries of the Rosary, Moses and his plight to save the israelites from the Egyptians. "Prince of Egypt"
11-17-10 OT: Review Old Testament (OT), Moses in the desert (40 years) Manna, Springs of water, Mount Sinai, the Ten Commandments and the Ark of the Covent, The 10 Commandments with explanations,
Act of Contrition, Act of Contrition,
12-1-10 Personal Confessions. Advent:Advent wreath & prayer. The Ten Commandments -Knowing the Rules Map of Egypt and Israel.
12-8-10 Rosary and Mass
12-15-10 Quiz on Prayers: Guardian Angel, Hail Mary, Glory Be. Matthew ch.1. NT: Luke ch. 1, 2. Birth of John the Baptist, Birth of Christ, Christmas
Birth of John the Baptist and the Birth of Christ Play

Second Semester:

01-05-11 Happy Epiphany! The Three kings visit Baby Jesus. An Epiphany cake! Review the joyful mysteries of the rosary. NT: The three Kings visit Jesus, Jesus is presented in the temple and Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt. Follow Mary and Joseph’s path from Nazareth to Bethlehem and Egypt on our map. Mysteries of the Rosary
01-12-11 Baptism of Our Lord. Visit the sanctuary baptismal font. Reenact an entire Baptism. Make Holy Water Bottles.
01-19-11 Confirmation in the Spirit. Our Baptismal vows are strengthened. Chapter 10 pp.101-108 He spends 40 day in the desert after his baptism. DVD Overview NT: 12- year-old Jesus is lost, He is teaching in the temple. Jesus grows up and is baptized. Overview of the shepherds and Wise men at Bethlehem, presentation in the temple, flee to Egypt, return to Nazareth, Jesus lost in Jerusalem, Baptism in Jordan, Wedding in Cana and call the disciples. Baptism of Jesus
02-09-11 Brother Leo DVD and Discussion: Sacraments, Sin, Love of God People from the Bible Match,
02-16-11 The Beatitudes. Ch.7 (p.71-76) Kingdom and Beatitudes, Holy Orders The Beatitudes,
Beatitude Match by BibleWise
02-23-11 Ch. 15(p.151-156) Forgiveness and Reconciliation, Moral Decisions. Jesus' parables: Prodigal Son (The Forgiving Father), NT Luke 15:11, The Kingdom of God is explained through Parables. Review Ten Commandments
02-23-11 4th Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration NT Matt 17:1-13. Pharisees question about temple tax: Matt 17:24-27,
03-2-11What does Lent mean? Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Recap Jesus going into the desert to be tempted by the devil NT Matt 4:1-12 Ch. 19 p.189-196 prepare for Sacrament of Penance.
03-16-11 Confessions. Works of Mercy, works of mercy relay race
03-30-11Palm Sunday (Entry in Jerusalem): Matt 21:1-10, Preparation for the Passover: Matt 26:1-30 The Reenactment of the Lord's Supper: Seder meal. Brings all that we have learned together. Go over the Last Supper, Institution of the Eucharist, Foot Washing.
04-6-11 Begin the Lord's Passion: Stations of the Cross (p. 220, 254)and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
04-13-11 The Lord's Passion and Crucifixion,: Resurrection Bags Resurrection Eggs
04-27-11 Easter! Jesus, the Image of God Ch.5 p.51-60 The Resurrection, Ascension- We are His People! The decent of the Holy Spirit! May God Bless You and Protect You!

OT = Old Testament
NT = New Testament

Welcome to St. Patrick CCD Grade 4 with Mrs. McGinnis!

Here 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 the special projects we have done. Also, I can post certain handouts on this website if they are not copyrighted.

We use the "Blest Are We 4" series published by Pearson Education, Inc.©2002. 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 may jump around in the book a little.

Baptism
Moses and the Ten Commandments

I am very pleased to share my faith with your children.

I have enjoyed being a catechist for the Sunday Children's Liturgy of the Word for 5 years.This is my fourth year as a CCD teacher. I am a mother of five --my childrens's ages range from 10- 20.

I have a couple jobs outside of motherhood. By night, you may find me at Harrisburg Hospital practicing respiratory therapy. Other times, you may find me at my computer designing websites. Hence, the development of this website!

I look forward to a wonderful year.

May God be with you,
Mrs. Emilie McGinnis

This website's address is www.hickorytown.com/ccd4b
My Email address is: emiliemcginnis@comcast.net

For Religious Education general information:
http://www.saintpatrickchurch.org/religiousedu.asp

P.S. The color designated for fourth grade is purple. Green is for St. Patrick. If you find any errors in this website-- please feel free to email me. Thanks.

Photo Gallery

Teacher:

Mrs. McGinnis

In Class:

Our Altar of Remembrance from the Mexican tradition:
"Day of the Dead"or "Dia de los Muertos"

Mr. Rios' class joins us.

In The Church :

mass

Advent and Christmas:

Barbie Nativity

Wiseman

The Wise men are coming to worship the Baby Jesus.

About the Sacraments:

We visit the Baptismal Font in the Sanctuary
The Pascal candle and the Sacramental Chrism oils are store in the Ambry---
(the special glass cabinet on the wall).

Holy Water (Symbol of the Holy Spirit)is kept on the left and poured over the catechumenate(person to be baptized) into the basin on the right. The center drain leads right to the ground so the holy water will not be dumped into the septic. The baptized person receives a Candle--"Receive the Light of Christ" and puts on a White Garment--"Putting on Christ"