PSR Remote Learning

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Nov 23 is the last in-person class we will have for 2020.  We will keep you posted as we go along.  Online classes will resume at 4:30 pm on Monday nights.  Your teacher will handle the class as they need to with regard to sending you links and posting information for the class. Contact them with your questions.

Please login to MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com for the lesson.
Please have your children finish Lesson 1- Lesson 31.  

If you need support, please stop by after a Mass and ask Maria or Father Trapp for assistance.  We can guide you.

Please login to MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com and have Lesson 1-31 completed for the year.

Please review the PSR calendar for your 2nd Grade student to see the parent meetings, the retreats, the Commitment Masses, and the rehearsals.

If you need support, please stop by after a Mass and ask Maria or Father Trapp for assistance.  We can guide you. Please keep a close eye on the calendar for the PSR.  We will be adding things like Reconciliation and Shine Nights as the Health Levels allow.  

Prior to First Reconciliation:

• Before the retreat on November 14, the children need to complete lessons 1-9, 15, 17-20.
• Know these prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Act of Contrition (See Resources)
• Know the Ten Commandments.  (See Resources)
• How to make a confession. (See Resources)

Prior to First Communion:

• Before the retreat on April 24, the children need to complete lessons 21-28, 33.
  • *Any remaining lessons need to be complete prior to First Communion on May 2.
• Please practice this Communion song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp_rBHnip0I
• TEACH KIDS HOW TO RECEIVE COMMUNION

1. Fold hands properly as they approach the altar
2. Bow
3. Properly hold one open hand under the other and bring bottom hand up to pick up host
4. Fold hands when returning to seat, close your eyes and pray to Jesus.

1. Prayers to Know
2. Ten Commandments with Examination of Conscience for youth
3. Steps of Reconciliation
4. MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com Letter to Parents
5. MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com Lesson Description for Sacraments
6. 2nd Grade Textbook Lesson Plan
7. 2nd Grade Textbook

Please login to MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com for the lesson.
Please have your children finish Lesson 1- Lesson 31.  

If you need support, please stop by after a Mass and ask Maria or Father Trapp for assistance.  We can guide you.

Please keep a close eye on the calendar for the PSR.  We will be adding things like Reconciliation and Shine Nights as the Health Levels allow.  

Please login to MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com for the lesson.
Please have your children finish Lesson 1- Lesson 31.  

If you need support, please stop by after a Mass and ask Maria or Father Trapp for assistance.  We can guide you.

Please keep a close eye on the calendar for the PSR.  We will be adding things like Reconciliation and Shine Nights as the Health Levels allow.  

Please login to MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com for the lesson.
Please have your children finish Lesson 1- Lesson 31.  

If you need support, please stop by after a Mass and ask Maria or Father Trapp for assistance.  We can guide you.

Please keep a close eye on the calendar for the PSR.  We will be adding things like Reconciliation as the Health Levels allow.  

Father Trapp loves to see the kids on the live feed for the Mass, so let them enjoy Mass at home or in person. We have room for overflow in the Classrooms.  You can receive Communion and return to the classroom for social distance.  It has been safe so far for all in attendance.  Take Care and see you soon.  

1. Memorize the Apostles Creed.
2. Prepare yourselves from the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
   1. Find the laminated card you were given and learn the procedure to make a good confession. 
   2. Know the 10 Commandments so you can examine your conscience in order to recall your sins.
   3. Exam your conscience.
   4. Memorize the Act of Contrition. 

Please login to MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com for the lesson.
Please have your children finish Lesson 1- Lesson 31.

If you need support, please stop by after a Mass and ask Maria or Father Trapp for assistance.  We can guide you.

Please keep a close eye on the calendar for the PSR.  We will be adding things like Reconciliation as the Health Levels allow.  

Please login to MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com for the lesson.
Please have your children finish Lesson 1- Lesson 31, before Jan 1, 2021.  Then start on Chosen Books.  Links will be sent in Jan.

Jan 10 is a parent and student meeting.  If we are still remote we will still be hosting this meeting online.

If you need support, please stop by after a Mass and ask Maria or Father Trapp for assistance.  We can guide you.

Complete lessons 1-8 of the Chosen book. https://study.ascensionpress.com/get_started using the code for Chosen will be sent on in January 2021.

1. Please send in a photo of the homework completed or bring in the textbook on the last day to show your work.  

Dear Confirmation families,

If your child will miss a day of class, we are sent home as a class, or you are in the Online program for Confirmation, please use this link for online access.  
Only use this link if you need to.  It costs us $28.00 a student if it is used. 
https://study.ascensionpress.com/studies/50129/registrations/new​

Replacement books are $15.00.  We gave out the textbooks in the 7th grade.  

Please stay up with the class.  We are on chapter 16 at this point.  This may be confusing since I am the teacher and the DRE,  but I am helping the students keep ahead of the assignments.  I had assigned the #1 essay below and it is due to me next weekend. 

They are turning in the first essay concerning Baptism on Nov. 15.  This copy can be handwritten for the teacher.  But as the DRE, the final that the student turns in on Feb  21 will need to be combined together with the other essays and typed up double spaced, font size 12, and two pages. 

Other individually handwritten or typed essays are due to the teacher: 

• #2 Essay is Due Dec 7
• #3 Essay is Due Jan 11
• #4 Essay is Due Jan 30   
• #5 Essay is Due Feb 15 

You can have the kids finish them early.  During the holidays or covid breaks.  These should be 5-6 sentences a topic.  Please have them ready to answer questions on each of these topics when speaking to Father about the essays.  He asks things like, how did this saint earn sainthood?  What was so special about her or him?  So have them do some research.  It does not need to be a book report, but have them know the major details.

Excerpts from the packet
https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/12743/documents/2020/4/Confirmation%20Information%20Packet-2020-2021.pdf

CONFIRMATION WRITING
To ensure you are properly prepared to be presented to the Bishop, we ask you five questions.
In preparation for Confirmation, you are to write a two-page essay briefly talking about your
spiritual life. This writing is due on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

The essay is to contain and give detail in the following areas:

1. Talk with your parents about the day of your baptism and why they wanted you baptized.
2. Why is the Gift of the Eucharist at the Mass important to you?
3. Who is the saint you have chosen for your confirmation (Saint) name, and why you wish that saint for a role model in your life. (Make sure you fully research your saint for the interview with Father. He does ask questions. More detailed instructions to follow.)
4. To write about your favorite passage of sacred Scripture that you studied in preparation for Confirmation.
5. Why you chose the person to be your confirmation sponsor and the importance of their Christian witness that they have given to you.

** Confirmation Essay is due: Sunday, February 21, 2021.

CONFIRMATION INTERVIEW
Before Confirmation, interviews with Father Trapp will be conducted. All interviews must be
scheduled through Sign-Up Genius or with Maria Vonada at the parish office (614-873-8850) in
advance. Students should be prepared to answer questions that Father Trapp will ask. A parent or
sponsor must attend this interview. The following dates and times have been allotted for the
interviews:

• Monday, March 8, 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm
• Wednesday, March 15, 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm
• Wednesday, March 17, 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm

Vocabulary:
We have gone through the Holy Spirit vocabulary words and the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Each student has 10-15 minutes at the end of class to review the words and begin on the Saint or the Essay.  So please assign the student that is participating in at-home study time to study the vocabulary and the essays.  Everyone will need to do the bulk of the essays and the vocabulary at home.  We only have a few extra minutes to spend on those activities.  

Church Service Hours:
The Director can use help in the PSR rooms and in her office with work. Ask if she needs any help.
The Women's Walking With Purpose could use set up help on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm and takedown at 8:30 pm.  Check the Bulletin for the leaders to call to arrange the help.
Keep an eye on Bulletin to see if there are other activities that we need for setting up and takedown.

Extra Service hours papers are online as well as the instructions and the other Commitment papers!!  Check it all out! https://saintjosephplaincity.com/confirmation-forms

The 7th and 8th graders can only miss 7 classes. They still have to watch the content at home if they miss a class!

Maria Vonada  

See below for Homework and Leader Guide Questions for Parent and Leader

Confirmation Curriculum due:

1. Complete Chosen chapter 9-25 https://ascensionpress.com/​ 
2. Pray a Rosary monthly.
3. Do TAKING IT HOME -Wrap up at home together.  (This will help them with the vocabulary.)
4. Please show the Teacher the completed textbook at the end of the year.

Please keep a close eye on the calendar for the PSR.  We will be hosting the Retreat, Reconciliation, and Rehearsals as the Health Levels allow.