RENEWED: SECTION 6.2

Family Time:

Today we will learn about our call to holiness. We will also learn how Reconciliation helps us live happy and holy lives so that we can be the people God created us to be! 

Opening Prayer:

Before beginning prayer, take time to explain to your child that opening prayer will include some silence. Part of our relationship with God is taking time to listen. Giving our children moments of silence in this noisy world is a gift. 

(Together, make the sign of the Cross) 

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

Parent: Let us close our eyes, take a deep breath and as a family spend a few moments in silence. 

(Silence) 

Parent (when ready): 

Together, let us pray to Mother Mary for her intercession as we work on this lesson: 

   Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

   Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 

   Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at 

   the hour of our death. Amen. 

(Together, make the sign of the Cross) 

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

After prayer, together as a family, complete the “Holiness Habit Tracker” Activity on page 174. What habits can you come up with individually and as a family? 

Families, together read through pages 175-179. The questions at the end of each page are to be shared in the discussion questions portion below).

After reading pages 175-179, together answer the Check Your Understanding questions in the book on pages 180-181. 

Discussion Questions: 

1. We have read about many people God has called. Which one do you remember most? Why? 
2. How can we be close to God? 
3. Why should we go to Confession often? 
4. How do the virtues help us be holy? 

Activity: 

Student: Complete “Holy Habits” Activity on page 184. 

Closing Prayer:

Together, pray the prayer on page 185. (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 (& 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.