Doctrinal Focus

The Eucharist

  • Jesus is present with us when we celebrate the Eucharist (presence of the Good Shepherd).
  • In the Eucharist we gather to share a holy meal.
  • God's family gathers together to celebrate the Eucharist on Sunday.
  • At the Last Supper, Jesus taught us to celebrate the Eucharist. [CCC. 1340]
  • Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist.
  • Prayer
  • We also pray at Mass, with our families and at school. [CCC. 2694]
  • The Church
  • The Church is like a sheepfold. The door is Jesus Christ.
  • God speaks to us through his Church. [CCC. 100]
  • God speaks to us in the Bible, which is the Church's book. [CCC. 141]
  • Liturgy
  • In liturgy we gather and listen and respond to God's Word.
  • Sacraments - Holy Orders
  • I belong to a parish community.
  • A priest is special. He helps us to meet Jesus.
  • The priest serves us as Jesus did.

General Articles

Blackline Masters / Activity Sheets

  • Last Supper & Mass
    A worksheet to illustrate the relationship between the Last Supper and The Mass.
  • Gathering, Listening & Responding
    Students color in images and complete the 3 sentences on how to gather, listen and respond.
  • Puppet pattern 1
    Pattern: Man, Woman, Child (boy). Patterns can be used as
    * Felt board figures
    * Finger Puppets (felt, fabric)
    * Peg Figures (felt, laminated)
    * Colored O.H.T.s (used with adult supervision).
    The above are suggestions for the use of the Level 2a Patterns. Their applications are as diverse as the creativity & imagination of those using them.
  • Puppet pattern 1 (continued)
    Pattern: Child (girl), Infant (boy, The Priest, Infant (girl). Patterns can be used as
    * Felt board figures
    * Finger Puppets (felt, fabric)
    * Peg Figures (felt, laminated)
    * Colored O.H.T.s (used with adult supervision).
    The above are suggestions for the use of the Level 2a Patterns. Their applications are as diverse as the creativity & imagination of those using them.
  • Puppet pattern 2
    Pattern: Jesus, Disciple 1, Disciple 2. Patterns can be used as
    * Felt board figures
    * Finger Puppets (felt, fabric)
    * Peg Figures (felt, laminated)
    * Colored O.H.T.s (used with adult supervision).
    The above are suggestions for the use of the Level 2a Patterns. Their applications are as diverse as the creativity & imagination of those using them.
  • Puppet pattern 2 (continued)
    Pattern: Disciple 3, Disciple 4, Disciple 5. Patterns can be used as
    * Felt board figures
    * Finger Puppets (felt, fabric)
    * Peg Figures (felt, laminated)
    * Colored O.H.T.s (used with adult supervision).
    The above are suggestions for the use of the Level 2a Patterns. Their applications are as diverse as the creativity & imagination of those using them.
  • Puppet pattern 2 (continued)
    Pattern: Disciple 6, Disciple 7, Disciple 8. Patterns can be used as
    * Felt board figures
    * Finger Puppets (felt, fabric)
    * Peg Figures (felt, laminated)
    * Colored O.H.T.s (used with adult supervision).
    The above are suggestions for the use of the Level 2a Patterns. Their applications are as diverse as the creativity & imagination of those using them.
  • Puppet pattern 2 (continued)
    Pattern: Disciple 9, Disciple 10, Disciple 11. Patterns can be used as
    * Felt board figures
    * Finger Puppets (felt, fabric)
    * Peg Figures (felt, laminated)
    * Colored O.H.T.s (used with adult supervision).
    The above are suggestions for the use of the Level 2a Patterns. Their applications are as diverse as the creativity & imagination of those using them.
  • Puppet pattern 2 (continued)
    Pattern: Disciple 12. Patterns can be used as
    * Felt board figures
    * Finger Puppets (felt, fabric)
    * Peg Figures (felt, laminated)
    * Colored O.H.T.s (used with adult supervision).
    The above are suggestions for the use of the Level 2a Patterns. Their applications are as diverse as the creativity & imagination of those using them.

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