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​PRE-KINDERGARTEN- GRADE ONE

Faith Formation Theme 2020-2021

All of our lessons, materials and activities will be based on the weekly
Gospel readings and will focus on these three themes:
​1) Getting to Know Jesus    2) Walking with Jesus   3) Loving and Serving with Jesus

**NOTE:  April 11, 2021 Zoom class was changed to March 28, 2021.

​LESSONS WILL CONSIST OF SIX KEY COMPONENTS​

1. Lessons: Promise Gospel Weekly for each week. A hard copy of the child’s pamphlet was provided to you in your packet. A link to the Parent Teaching Page will help you present the Gospel Weekly lessons at home.

2. Home Activity – This simple interactive activity is meant to build your faith and develop your relationship with Jesus as a family.

3. Monthly Zoom Meetings – The monthly Zoom meetings will provide music, prayer, stories and sharing of activities for parents and their children in the Early Childhood program. Opportunities for parents to ask questions and support in teaching the lessons will be made available at the end of each virtual meeting. View Zoom expectations before starting.​

4. Watch Videos - Watch the 3-5 minute videos in the monthly playlist.

5. Pray and Reflect – Follow the instructions under this playlist.

6. What I have learned – Students complete the end of class review when all their work from the playlist is completed for the month.

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Zoom Meeting Dates

​The Promise session Zoom meetings will be held at 1:00 p.m. on the following dates: To join the Zoom Meeting, please use the Zoom Meeting link you receive in an email from your child's teacher.
 ​November 8, 2020 @1:00 p.m.
December 6, 2020 @1:00 p.m.
January 3, 2021 @1:00 p.m.
February 7, 2021 @1:00 p.m.
March 7, 2021 @1:00 p.m.
March 28, 2021 @1:00 p.m. **
May 2, 2021 @1:00 p.m.
**NOTE:  April 11, 2021 Zoom class was changed to March 28, 2021.

​Playlist

1. Lessons
2. Home Activity
3. Watch
4. Pray and Reflect
5. What I have Learned

**Link to Archived Playlists**


 FEBRUARY PLAYLIST 2021

LESSONS

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Unit 3
• February 7, 2021 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
• February 14, 2021 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
• February 21, 2021 – 1st Sunday of Lent
• February 28, 2021 – 2nd Sunday of Lent

HOME ACTIVITY

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A Family Prayer Center
Preparing a Family Prayer Center: The goal is to create a warm, inviting, and quiet place to pray as a family and individually.

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​WATCH PLAYLIST

Videos

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Gospel Reflection Videos: Year B
​(November 29, 2020 - February 21, 2021)
  • Jesus Heals Us-February 7, 2021
  • Jesus Helps Everyone- February 14, 2021
  • Season of Lent-Believe the Good News-February 21, 2021​ ​
  • Link for Heidi Witte - Kids' Liturgy
  • Link for Mary Jo Cole - Bible Bag for Liturgy with Children
  • Jesus Washes Away our Sins

Read-to-me Books

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  • God Thinks You're Wonderful (Relationship with God, Prayer)​​​
  • Even If I Did Something Awful (Love, Forgiveness)​​
  • Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch (Love, Acceptance, Connection, Valentine's Day)
  • Just In Case You Ever Wonder (Relationship with God)
  • ​That's When I Talk to God (Prayer, Relationship with God)

PRAY AND REFLECT

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  • Do Not Be Afraid-Song
  • Sign of the Cross Video
  • Our Father Video
  • Hail Mary  Video
  • ​Our Father With Gestures

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

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Click "What I have Learned" above, answer the questions and the hit submit button. It is important for us to know each month what students think of the month's program. So please tell us your thoughts!

  JANUARY PLAYLIST 2021

LESSONS

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Unit 2
• December 25, 2020 & January 3, 2021 – Christmas
• Epiphany

• January 10, 2021 – Baptism of the Lord

Unit 3
• January 17, 2021 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
• January 24, 2021 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
• January 31, 2021 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time


HOME ACTIVITY

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Creating a Family Cross- Be creative and use your imagination to make a home-made family cross for the entire family to work on together.  Put it in a special place to remind of us God's presence, and for a place to pray.
Watch: The Story of the Cross

WATCH

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​​Gospel Reflection Videos Below: 
November 29, 2020 through February 21, 2021
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PRAY AND REFLECT

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  • Do Not Be Afraid-Song
  • Sign of the Cross Video
  • Our Father Video
  • Hail Mary  Video

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

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Click "What I have Learned" above, answer the questions and the hit submit button. It is important for us to know each month what students think of the month's program. So please tell us your thoughts!

  DECEMBER PLAYLIST 2020

LESSONS

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​December 6, 2020 – 2nd Sunday of Advent

• December 13, 2020 – 3rd Sunday of Advent/Gaudete
• Sunday

• December 20, 2020 – 4th Sunday of Advent
• December 25, 2020 & January 3, 2021 – Christmas
• Epiphany

• January 10, 2021 – Baptism of the Lord


HOME ACTIVITY

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​The Christmas Manger- A Giving Manger is a tradition that focuses on preparing for Jesus' birth through acts of kindness and service to others.
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Book Read Video: The Giving Manger Book Read

WATCH

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  • Advent (Good for parents)
  • Advent Wreath
  • Advent (Spanish)​​

​Book Read Video:
Who is ​Coming to Our House?
​Gospel Reflection Videos Below:  November 29, 2020 through February 21, 2021

ADVENT ACTIVITY

PRAY AND REFLECT

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Advent Wreath Option A
Advent Calendar Option B
Advent Wreath Option C
Advent  Calendar Option D
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  • Do Not Be Afraid-Song
  • Sign of the Cross Video
  • Our Father Video
  • Hail Mary  Video

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

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Click "What I have Learned" above, answer the questions and the hit submit button.

MONTHLY RESOURCES

Pflaum provides Videos for the students to help communicate the Gospel message. You can find them here. Scroll down to the “Promise” videos​.​


Contact: Lori Gosselin, Grade Prek-1 Coordinator

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Lori Gosselin has been a parishioner at the St. Elizabeth Seton campus of St. Josephine Bakhita parish for 33 years. She has served as a catechist for 24 years, teaching children and adults of all ages to know and trust the Lord. 

She works as a special education teacher for South Windsor Public Schools and lives in Glastonbury with her husband, Ken and her sons, Chris and Thomas. 
Email Lori: lorigosselin84@gmail.com





​Archived Playlists Grades Prek-1

 
  • Archived Playlists Grades Prek-1
  • November
  • December
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
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Archived Playlists are displayed by month under each tab above. If you child is missing an assignment or needs to check on past assignments just click the month you are looking for and you will see that month's entire playlist and assigned classwork.  If you are still unable to find what you are looking for, please reach out to your catechist directly.

NOVEMBER PLAYLIST 2020
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LESSONS

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Parent Teaching Guides
Listed by Week
November 1, 2020
Solemnity of All Saints

November 8, 2020
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 15, 2020
​33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 22, 2020
Solemnity of Christ the King

November 29, 2020
1st Sunday of Advent


Parent Quick Start Guide

PRAY AND REFLECT

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Click below to view
  • Do Not Be Afraid-Song
  • Sign of the Cross Video
  • Our Father Video
  • Hail Mary  Video

ACTIVITY

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HOME ACTIVITY
The home activity applies to all grades. The purpose is for families to spend time together working on fun activities, which bring us closer with each other and our faith.
- Word of the Week

- Thanksgiving Prayer click here

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

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Click "What I have Learned" above, answer the questions and the hit submit button.
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WATCH 

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FROM 11/8/2020 LESSON
  • The Kingdom of Heaven
  • Jesus Says Be Ready for Him
  • Cómic Evangelio Domingo 32 Ordinario San Mateo 25, 1-13 Misa con Niños

FROM 11/15/2020 LESSON
  • Using Our Talents Well I New Testament Stories I Children's Bible Stories | Holy Tales Bible Stories
  • Lego Parables of the Talents  
  • God Wants Us to do Our Best
For 11/22/2020
  • Bless the Poor and You'll Be Blessed 11/22/2020
  • Christ the King (Spanish)
  • Christ the King (Spanish) 11/22/2020  

For 11/29/20
  • Jesus Says be Ready 11/29/20:
  • Advent (Good for parents):
  • Advent Wreath:
  • Jesus Says be Ready (Spanish) 11/29/20:
  • Advent (Spanish):
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  DECEMBER PLAYLIST 2020

LESSONS

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​December 6, 2020 – 2nd Sunday of Advent

• December 13, 2020 – 3rd Sunday of Advent/Gaudete
• Sunday

• December 20, 2020 – 4th Sunday of Advent
• December 25, 2020 & January 3, 2021 – Christmas
• Epiphany

• January 10, 2021 – Baptism of the Lord


HOME ACTIVITY

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​The Christmas Manger- A Giving Manger is a tradition that focuses on preparing for Jesus' birth through acts of kindness and service to others.
​


Book Read Video: The Giving Manger Book Read

WATCH

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  • Advent (Good for parents)
  • Advent Wreath
  • Advent (Spanish)
Book Read Video: Who is Coming to Our House?
​Gospel Reflection Videos Below:  November 29, 2020 through February 21, 2021

ADVENT ACTIVITY

PRAY AND REFLECT

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Advent Wreath Option A
Advent Calendar Option B
Advent Wreath Option C
Advent  Calendar Option D
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  • Do Not Be Afraid-Song
  • Sign of the Cross Video
  • Our Father Video
  • Hail Mary  Video

WHAT I LEARNED

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Click "What I have Learned" above, answer the questions and the hit submit button.
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