Third Grade/Level Tuesday Class

Welcome to our 3rd Grade Prep Class!!

April 25th is our final Prep class.

Thank you for all your hard work this year!

Have a relaxing and fun summer!

10/1/21

Hello Students and Parents of Grade 3D PREP,

For this Monday’s class we will complete the material in Chapter 2 on the Church (pages 66-72), which I will teach, and then Ms. Cruz will cover pages 73-78 in Chapter 3.

Looking forward to seeing you on Monday, have a great Halloween weekend!

10/24/21 email

Good morning Parents and Students of Grade 3d PREP!

This Monday we will finish covering the section on Creation (pp. 58-62) and then cover Chapter 2, the Gathered Church (pp. 63-72).

There are 2 pages that review both topics in "Family and Faith,” page 61 (Creation) and page 71 (Church), which are great subjects to discuss as a family if you have the chance.

See you Monday afternoon!

John

10/17/21 email

Good morning Parents and Students of Grade 3d PREP!

This Monday we will cover the seasons of Easter / Pentecost (pp 39-50) and then start a new section on Creation (pp 53-58).

We also will make a trip to the church for the Annual Adoration.

If you have a chance before Monday’s class, please take a moment to discuss the material on pages 44 (Easter) and 50 (Pentecost) as a family.

See you Monday afternoon!

John

10/9/21 email

Hello parents and students of Grade 3 (d) PREP!

This Monday all the students will participate in Confession (see the email from Elizabeth Walls on Thursday Oct 7th).

We will also cover the Advent and Lent seasons in class (time permitting) on pages 23-37 of the Alive in Christ book. If you have a chance before Monday’s class, please feel free to discuss the material on pages 28 and 34 as a family.

See you Monday afternoon!

John

April 25, 2021 - Unit 5, Chapter 13: Choose Love

"But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you ... Do to others as you would have them do to you."

Luke 6:27-28, 31

Key Objectives:

The story of Joseph in the Old Testament shows us the importance of forgiving and loving.
Jesus commands us to love our enemies.

Key Words:

Beatitudes - teachings of Jesus that show the way to true happiness and tell how to live in God's kingdom now and always.
Mercy - kindness and concern for those who are suffering. God has mercy on us even though we are sinners.
New Commandment - Jesus' command for his disciples to love one another as he has loved us.

April 25th Lesson Activities:

Please complete at your convenience throughout the next week!

Watch the videos below.
Read pages 189 - 195 in your book.
Complete the Chapter 13 Review on page 198.
Complete the Beatitudes Match Activity.

Materials Needed:

Prep Textbook
Pencil

April 25th Video & Activities Link

Part 1 Video: Forgiveness
Part 2 Video: Jesus' Teachings About Love
Link for Beatitudes Song: https://youtu.be/5yxs5wFpnGg
Beatitudes Match Activity

April 25th Video & Activities Link

April 18, 2021 - Unit 3, Chapter 9: The Body of Christ

"The Holy Spirit gives us different kinds of gifts and different ways of serving. But, there is only one Lord. There are different ways to use your gifts, but it is God who gives them to each of us."

Based on 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Key Objectives:

With the help of the Holy Spirit, members of the Church continue Jesus' work here on Earth.
All the baptized use their gifts and talents to serve others.

Key Words:

Parish - The local community of Catholics that meets at a particular place.
Body of Christ - A name for the Church of which Christ is the head. All the baptized are members of the Body.
Stewardship - The way we appreciate and use God's gifts, including our time, talent, and treasure and the resources of creation.

April 18th Lesson Activities:

Please complete at your convenience throughout the next week!

Watch the videos below.
Read pages 141 - 147 in your book.
Complete the Chapter 9 Review on page 150.
Complete Chapter 9 Important Messages Worksheet.
Complete Image of God Worksheet.

Materials Needed:

Prep Textbook
Pencil

April 18th Video & Activities Link

Part 1 Video: We Each Have a Role
Part 2 Video: Sharing in Jesus' Work
Chapter 9 Important Messages Worksheet
Image of God Worksheet

April 18th Video & Activities Link

April 11, 2021 - Unit 3, Chapter 8: The Paschal Mystery

"Jesus was talking to his disciples at the Last Supper. He said, "This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.""

Based on John 15:12-13

Key Objectives:

Jesus offered the greatest sacrifice: he gave his life to save us from sin so we could have new life with God in Heaven.
The Church celebrates the Paschal Mystery in each of the Seven Sacraments.

Key Words:

Sacrifice - giving up something out of love for someone else or for the common good (the good of everyone). Jesus sacrificed his life for all people.
Resurrection - the event of Jesus being raised from Death to new life by God the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Ascension - when the Risen Jesus was taken up to Heaven to be with God the Father forever.
Paschal Mystery - the mystery of Jesus' suffering, Death, Resurrection and Ascension.

April 11th Lesson Activities:

Please complete at your convenience throughout the next week!

Watch the videos below.
Read pages 131 - 137 in your book.
Complete the Chapter 8 Review on page 140.
Complete Chapter 8 Word Search.
Optional - Create Easter Story Snack Mix

Materials Needed:

Prep Textbook
Pencil

April 11th Video & Activities Link

Part 1 Video: Promises & Sacrifices
Part 2 Video: Jesus' Resurrection
Chapter 8 Word Search
Optional - Easter Story Snack Mix - gather items and put in a plastic Easter egg :)

April 11th Video & Activities Link

Other Information!

Link to 3rd Grade Prep Class Google Drive

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1VI6dv34h1wKcPvBRD6mCR21QvfWDkSqF

Link to Chapter Review Answer Keys

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1_HtFe1DTmPvwqfM4YDxvRXEathFHCc0Y