Welcome St John the Baptist Family!

Our Catholic Faith

September 24, 2025

Grades 1 and 2

Parents,

At your baptism you were given the gift of faith. At your child’s baptism he or she was given the gift of faith. The gift of the Catholic faith has been passed down for generations and generations. We can and should nurture this gift given to us by God, and we should nurture the gift of faith given to our children by raising them to know, love, and serve The Lord. As parents, it is our right and duty to teach our children the Catholic faith.

Once per month, the online lesson will consist of a different element of our faith; it could be a Catholic tradition, a fact about our faith, from the Bible, from our Catholic Catechism, or a Catholic belief. All lessons will expand on that topic so that you will enjoy the beauty and richness of our Catholic faith.

Let's look at a short explanation about

Catholicism

Of the more than 7 billion people in the world, there are over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide.

A Catholic is a member of the original undivided church.

The Church is a world wide community of people God has called to share the life, light, and love of Jesus Christ.

One - We share the same Catholic faith and 7 sacraments and are united under one Pope.

Holy - The Church is universal for all, at all times, and in all places.

Catholic - The Church was founded by Jesus Christ and teaches holy doctrine.

Apostolic - The Church was founded by Jesus Christ, who entrusted his authority to the apostles. The popes and bishops continue the teaching of the apostles.

Activity

Make a copy of the printable.

Then follow the directions as shown.

Bring to class next week.

Saint or Feast Day of the Month

This month we celebrate two Feast Days about Mary.

September 8 - Mother Mary has a birthday just like the rest of us. What a realization to remember that she is a very human woman who was born and lived an ordinary life until she met up with the angel Gabriel.

September 15 - Our Mother of Sorrows The feast of Our Mother of Sorrows reminds us of Mary's enormous grief. She is seen on this feast as the Mary of the Pieta holding the body of Jesus

Closing Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Thank you for our Catholic Church,

Where we learn to love You more each day.

Thank You for the priests who teach us, and for the friends we pray with.

Thank You for the Bible,

For the stories that help us grow strong in faith.

Thank You for the saints who show us how to follow You,

And for the sacraments that bring us close to Your heart.

Help us to be kind,

To serve others with joy,

And to always remember that we are part of Your big, loving family.

We love You, Lord,

And we thank You for our Church.

Amen.

Which prayer that we say at Mass uses the words,

one, holy, catholic, and apostolic?

Bring your picture of one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church to class next week.

See you then!

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