RENEWED: SECTION 1.2

Family Time:

Today we will be reminded of the story of Adam and Eve, how they disobeyed God and sin came into the world. We will look at how sin affects us today and how we can make better choices. Parents, ask your child to pick two or more of the scenarios below to “Act it out”. Students, choose a scenario then act it out in two ways: a good way (as God would want) and a sinful way. 

• What could you do when Mom and Dad tell you that screen time is over? 
• What could you do when a classmate you don’t know well has no one to sit with at lunch? 
• What could you do when it’s time to send birthday invitations and you have one classmate you don’t want to include? 
• What could you do when you see your friends making fun of a younger student? 
• What could you do when Mom asks you to clean your room? 

Opening Prayer:

(Together, make the sign of the Cross)

In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Parent: O Jesus in the Eucharist, King filled with compassion,

Everyone: Come, reign in me and in my family. 

Parent: O Jesus in the Eucharist, King of infinite mercy, 

Everyone: Come, reign in me and in my family. 

Parent: O Jesus in the Eucharist, King who is all truth and beauty, 

Everyone: Come, reign in me and in my family. 

Parent: Mary, Mother of God, St. Joseph, protector of the Holy Family, 

Everyone: Help us to love Jesus and to commit ourselves completely to Him. 

Parent: O Jesus in the Eucharist, Prince of Peace,

Everyone: Come, reign in us! AMEN! 

As a family, watch video 1.2 from Fr. Andrew. CLICK HERE for the video. 

(Families, together read through pages 22-25 together before watching the video. Questions at the end of each page are to be shared in the discussion questions portion below).

After reading pages 22-25 and watching the video, together answer the Check Your Understanding questions in the book on pages 26-27. 

Discussion Questions:

(Make sure to go around the room so everyone can share their answer).

1. Have you ever done something wrong and tried to hide it? Why did you try to hide it? 
2. What can we do when we are tempted to do something wrong? 
3. What is sin? Why is it sometimes easy to sin?
4. How do the Sacraments help us? 

Activity:

Students, complete the “You Choose” Activity on page 30. 

Closing prayer:

Close in prayer by having everyone read together on page 31. 

(Remember to do the Sign of the Cross before beginning to read the prayer and then again at the end). 

End the gathering by offering a sign of peace (and a hug) to one another. 

DON’T FORGET to fill out the Family Gathering Form below with a photo of the family working on the lesson. Completing the form is mandatory and counts towards your attendance.