Family Faith Formation Weekly Lesson

Please find information below that will guide tonight's lesson for Kindergarten through Grade 8. You will need the unique code assigned to your child sent to you by email a few days before Christmas. If you have not enrolled your child, please complete the faith formation enrollment form by visiting https://sbcatholic.church/ff-enroll-2020 | https://smcatholic.church/ff-enroll-2020

Tonight's lesson is preparing families for this coming Sunday's Gospel. 

Scripture Background

In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus continues his ministry of teaching and healing. Peter and his
wife ask Jesus to heal the wife’s mother. Jesus heals her, and she begins to serve them.
Mark concludes this story by having Jesus go out to the neighboring villages to tell the
Good News about God.

Connecting Scripture to Doctrine 

(Preschool): Sunday is Valentine’s Day. It is said that when Saint Valentine was sent to prison, he sent notes to young couples to encourage them in their faith. Ask your child to share with the family the Valentine’s Day activity. Display the Valentine banner made during the lesson. Note how the activity can help your whole family express your love for God by showing love and kindness for each other

Promise (Grades K–1): Your child learned that Jesus cared for people who are left out. Ask your child to share with the family what he or she learned about caring. The Valentine’s Day celebration is a good reminder of how important it is for your family to show love for one another and to all you meet.

Good News (Grades 2–3): Your child learned how Jesus reached out to heal people who were sick. The children also learned how they can reach out to people in need. Talk about ways your family can care for the sick or reach out to people who need your help. Ask your child to share the story of Saint Damien who worked with the lepers in Hawaii.

Venture (Grades 4–6): The class learned this week that Jesus used his humanity as well as his divinity to bring the Good News to people. In the story “The Visitors,” the class also learned that understanding can lead to compassion for others. Talk about ways your family can grow in understanding and compassion. Your child learned that Holy Communion is most important in bringing the community together. Talk about your family’s attitudes toward going to Mass and receiving Holy Communion.

Visions (Grades 7–9): Two important parts of this week’s lesson are the role of Holy Communion in building the Christian community and the value and meaning of the Eighth Commandment. Talk together as a family about the Mass and how each of you can better participate and can make Holy Communion the center of your family worship. Ask your son or daughter to share what the class learned about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and about telling the truth and avoiding lies. Remind one another that you are members of the Body of Christ.

Sharing the Lesson with Your Family  

Children know what it is like to be sick and are aware of ways people show care and love for them at those times. Encourage your children to reach out to a neighbor, family member, or friend who is ill or isolated. Be creative!