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What is My Child Learning?: Second Grade
Unit 1
Chapter 1 God's World
Your child is being reminded that God created the world, and everything in it, out of love and filled it with goodness. As human beings, we are God's most precious creation. Each of us is made in God's image and likeness. Your child is being invited to use the gifts God has given him or her to show goodness everyday through words and actions. What are some of your gifts? How do your gifts reflect the presence of God in your life?
Chapter 2 God's Son
Your child is learning that Jesus, the Son of God, is one with God the Father and was sent to model God's love. Your child is hearing about the human aspects of Jesus in order to help discover ways to model him. We are learning about Jesus and God through Bible stories (The Prodigal Son — Luke 15: 11-32, The Good Samaritan — Luke 10: 25-36, Jesus heals the man born blind — John 9, Jesus feeds the hungry — Matthew 15: 32-38). Jesus was sent to show God's love to everyone. Jesus, the image of the invisible God, reveals God again and again in these Gospel passages. What do you learn about who God is when you study the stories of Jesus? What can you do this week to follow Jesus' example?
Chapter 3 God's Word
Your child is learning that the Bible is the Word of God and that in the Bible we come to know God and how God wants us to live. Your child is also learning about Jesus through the stories he told and the stories his followers told about him. Remembering these stories and what Jesus said and did to show God's love is a way that your child can become rooted in faithfully living the Christian life. Which scripture stories are your favorites?
Chapter 4 God's Children
Your child is focusing on the love God shows in Baptism and on belonging to God's family. God is our "heavenly Father." It is through Baptism that our sins are forgiven and we become children of God, receiving God's grace. Your child is learning that Baptism is an important sacrament that changes our lives. Water, oil, and light are sacramental signs used at Baptism to help express God's grace. Your baptism brought you into the family of God. What does this mean to you today?
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Unit 2
Chapter 5 God's Law
Your child is learning that one way to show love for God is to follow his rules. Your child is learning that God gave us the Ten Commandments as a way to live. The children learn about the importance of having rules and how they help keep peace at school, on the playground, and at home. Most importantly, your child learns that the greatest commandment is to love God and to love others. In what ways is your life demonstrating love of God to others?
Chapter 6 Trust God
Your child is exploring the first commandment. The commandment, "The Lord is our God, the Lord alone."(Deuteronomy 6:4) puts God first. Children can understand this idea because they enjoy being first. For children, trusting God is easy because they have learned that God created all that is good. Your child is discovering ways to place God first. Your child learns that one way to show love for God is prayer that includes praise, thanksgiving, petition and forgiveness. How is prayer a part of your daily family life?
Chapter 7 God's Name
Your child is learning about the second commandment, which teaches respect for God's name. Your child will learn about the many names for God. Your child learns that respect for God's name is important and should not be taken lightly. Using God's name in prayer gives honor and glory to the God. Your child will realize that each person's name should be respected because in doing so it is a sign of respect for the person. How careful are you in your use of God's name in your daily conversation?
Chapter 8 Sunday
Your child completes this unit by learning about the third commandment, keeping Sunday holy. Your child will learn that Sunday Mass offers families a time out from the hectic pace of life as well as the opportunity to spend time with family and friends praying together as a faith community. Your child will learn that Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday, which makes it a day of hope and promise. How do you make Sunday a special time for your family?
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Unit 3
Chapter 9 Home and Family
Your child will learn that to love God is to love others. Your child will learn that love is first learned in the family and love is first practiced in family life. Your child will learn that no matter what it?s size or demography, family provides the setting in which children see that the love of God is entwined with love of others. The others in his or her young life are primarily family. In what ways does your family resemble God?s Church here on earth?
Chapter 10 Peace
Your child will learn about the Lord?s call for all God?s people to be peacemakers. For most students the concept of peace is far removed from their daily experiences. Your child will learn that all human life is to be respected. He or she will learn about taking Jesus? words, Love your enemies, and apply them to daily life at home, at school and in the community. What can you do to help promote the human dignity of each person you encounter?
Chapter 11 Choose Well
Your child will learn that he or she faces choices every day. Your child will learn that some choices are fun and some are tough. Tough choices involve wrong or right. Your child will learn that by using the gift of conscience will help him or her make the right choices. Your child will learn that learning to make the right choice is a necessary understanding for the reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Your child will be given three simple steps and a visual prompt for making moral choices. How does your informed conscience help you make good choices?
Chapter 12 Do Not Sin
Your child will learn about sin and it?s consequences. Sin is explained in a simple language the students will understand. Your child will see that wrong choices have repercussions, for which he or she must take responsibility. Your child will see that if he or she feels truly sorry for something, he or she may want to make up for the hurt that has been caused. The difference is a conversion of heart. How have you been aware of God?s mercy?
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Unit 4
Chapter 13 Forgiven
In this unit, your child will begin a more formal preparation for the reception of reconciliation. "Lost and Found" is the concept used to help your child understand the need for reconciliation. Your child can probability identify with the warmth and comfort of returning home after a trip, or the happiness of being reunited with a loved one after even a short separation. By referring to experiences like these, you can help the child connect to Jesus' parables on forgiveness. Is forgiving others difficult for you? Why or why not?
Chapter 14 Prepare
Your child will learn about examination of conscience. The process of reflecting on moral choices is an important step in the preparation for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Your child will talk about how choosing to do what is right and wrong is often difficult. People can often be selfish and lack good judgment. Your child will learn that people are easily swayed by feelings. Your child will learn that when good intentions have harmful results it is okay to start all over again and depend on Jesus for help and strength. When have you been conscience of God leading you to do what is right?
Chapter 15 Signs of Forgiveness
Your child will learn that loving forgiveness is at the heart of the Gospel. Jesus taught his followers to pray to God as a loving father rich in mercy and compassion. Reconciliation is about the grace and joy a sinner expresses when reconciled with God. Your child will see that his or her choices-good and bad-affect their relationship with God. How has the sacrament of reconciliation been an experience of God's pardon and peace for you?
Chapter 16 Healing Signs
The focus of this chapter is healing. Your child will know that Jesus gave a directive to "Heal the sick". Your child probably associates healing with physical problems and pain. Your child will learn to identify the different needs for healing and different forms of healing. Your child will also discover that he or she can be a healer. He or she can make people feel better. How important are the sacraments of healing in your own life?
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Unit 5
Chapter 17 Gathering
Once a week, a parish community comes together as a family to express their thanks and praise to God in the words, music, actions and gestures that express their faith. In this chapter your child is introduced to the Mass as a gathering of praise that celebrates all of God’s blessings. What makes Sunday Mass important to you?
Chapter 18 Listen
In this chapter your child will learn about the ritual of the Liturgy of the Word and discover how to listen and respond to the Word of God at Mass. Your child will be exploring how to be a good listener at Mass, in school and at home. Being a good listener will help them to listen to God’s Word. How do you prepare yourself to listen to God’s Word at Mass?
Chapter 19 Remember
In these next two chapters your child will be learning about the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass. The Liturgy of the Eucharist tells the story of Jesus’ love and sacrifice. Stories are a way of remembering special people and events. In this chapter your child will learn how stories help us remember Jesus and how the Mass is a remembrance of Jesus. What part of the Mass is most meaningful for you?
Chapter 20 Share
Generous hearts are grown and nurtured by other generous hearts. Learning to share comes gradually for children. They learn to share by observing others sharing and by receiving the generosity of others. In this chapter your child will discover the great generosity of Jesus in Holy Communion. What meaning does the sacrifice of Jesus have for your life?
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Unit 6
Chapter 21 One Family
In this chapter your child will learn about those who are sent to do the missionary work of the Church. He or she will discover how to participate in this mission by helping those who are sent and by being a good witness everyday. Can you tell your child about a special missionary group that you know of or that you support?
Chapter 22 A Parish
The parish is a living community of faith that gathers to celebrate and proclaim the Gospel and to serve those in need. Your child will be exploring ways that he or she can contribute to the life of the parish. In what ministry of your parish do you participate?
Chapter 23 Do God's Work
Your child has been exploring his or her responsibility to contribute to the life of the parish. Through the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, your child will see how this message of service to others is lived out in the life and work of the Church. Do you see any ways that you and your child could help serve the needs of others through one of your parish ministries?
Chapter 24 Know, Love and Serve
Followers of Jesus who are faith-filled people find their joy in knowing and loving God. They express their joy in service to others and are nourished by God’s Holy Spirit. Your child has been studying his or her call to serve others with joy. What act of service brings you your greatest joy?
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