Before beginning, make sure to set a prayer space for your family gatherings. Set a space that encourages the family to sit close together so that it’s easier to have meaningful conversations and prayer time as a family. It’s a good idea to have sacramental objects out, such as, rosaries, holy water, medals, statues, images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, Bible, Cross, etc.
Family Huddle: Go around and have each member share their answers to following questions:
Affirmation: Each student will stand and repeat the following:
Prayer: Refer to the book Pg. 5 for opening prayer
Activity: After watching the video, complete page 19 in the book, Check Your Understanding (It's not just discussion time. By putting for them to complete it means to write the answers on the page).
As a family, watch video lesson #1 from Fr. Andrew:
(Families are encouraged to read through pages 8-13 but it is not required. The video covers the main points of this section.)
After watching the video, complete page 19 in the book, Check Your Understanding.
Discussion Questions:
Take a moment to do the Car Conversation section in the book on page 20.
Read the Family Time section on page 20.
Make one family list of things each one of you can commit to sacrificing (giving up) for the week or month ahead in order to spend more time with God and/or with family. Post the list somewhere visible for all to see in your house.
Closing prayer - Take turns reading sections from page 17, then take a moment to pray 3 Hail Mary’s to Mother Mary together. (Remember to do the Sign of the Cross before saying 3 Hail Mary’s and then again at the end).
End the gathering by offering a sign of peace (and a hug) to one another.
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