How to use to continue your child's learning online:

• 1. Read each assigned chapter (see each grade level below)

  2. Answer each chapter's review questions (see link www.christourlife.com/family)

  3. Send your results to your Teacher’s email address -or- general RE email scl_re@yahoo.com

--> Click here to view the Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the Interactive Online Review

Resources:

• • Interactive Chapter Reviews: Chapter reviews allow children, parents, and instructors to measure learning objectives. Results can be emailed to catechists directly from within the Chapter Review screen.

  • At-Home Book Chapter Editions: These guides allow parents to conduct catechesis with their children in the home.

  • Study Guides: Single-page study guides outline important faith topics for each chapter.

  • Faith-Filled Games: Games such as Stump the Shepherd, Jesus’ Jigsaw, and Seek the Word allow children to continue to explore their faith no matter where they are.

Answering Questions and Calming Kids’ Fears

Beginning the Conversation

If you want to have a discussion with your child, you might start is by simply asking the child what he or she has heard and then respond. You’ll want to provide facts and dispel misinformation and calm fears as much as possible. The widespread presence of media coverage can be overwhelming for children at best, and exposure should be limited to lessen any potential anxiety. Preschool through early elementary-aged children may be unaware of the outbreak, or they may have several questions and concerns. Children may wonder why terrible things happen. While events like this are hard to understand, children can be reminded that God is always with them, that there are always helpers, and that they can be helpers, too!

Offering Reassurance

In this time of crisis, young children may worry they or someone they love could become sick. Help affirm children’s sense of safety through reassurance and support. Tell children that their loved ones are doing everything that they can to be safe and healthy. Share comfort in a reminder of God’s love and knowing that he is always with us. Remind children that they can always talk and listen to God in prayer, too.

From the Village of Glenview E-Newsletter:

Staying at home to avoid the spread of COVID-19 can be stressful. Parents may be challenged with how to talk to their kids about the crisis, remain calm and stay busy. Here are some tips:

• Realize this is temporary.

• Keep your family's schedule consistent when it comes to bedtimes, meals and exercise.

• Make time to do things that have made you and your family feel better in other stressful situations, such as cooking, reading, watching movies, listening to music, playing games, exercising, or engaging in religious activities (including participating in online services).

• Have children participate in distance learning opportunities offered by their schools.

• Recognize that feelings such as loneliness, boredom, fear of contracting disease, anxiety, stress and panic are normal reactions to a stressful situation like disease outbreak.

The Diocese of Brooklyn offers these free online videos to help families understand the importance of practicing faith as a family, learn simple strategies to do so, and build the confidence of parents as the primary catechists and faith witnesses for their children.

• Eat Family Meals Together!

• Faith Formation Tips and Prayer

• Making Your Home a Prayerful Place

Other Resources (English and Spanish)

• Printable activities for May Feast Days

• Pentecost activities for children

• Resources for fostering encounter with Jesus