YEAR 2 - SECTION 2.1

Family Huddle: Go around and have each member share their answers to following questions: 

1. Tell about something you saw or experienced recently that shows how much God loves you.
2. What do you thank God for today?

Affirmation: Each student will stand and repeat the following: 

• I am loved and lovable. I am capable of doing hard things. 
• I will choose joy in good and bad times because no matter what, God is with me. 
•  I know in my heart that God loves me and He wants the very best for me, always! 

Prayer: Take a moment of silence and together pray the prayer on Page 43.

Icebreaker: Page 44 Work it Out

Have a contest and see who can solve the most words first.

As a family, watch video lesson 2.1 from Fr. Andrew:

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

(Families are encouraged to read through pages 46-49 but it is not required. The video covers the main points of this section.)

After watching the video, complete page 55 Check Your Understanding. 

Discussion Questions: 

1. When Jesus says “I am the bread of life” why does that matter to us now?
2. At Mass when the Priest uses Jesus’ words to change the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ through the Holy Spirit, it becomes Jesus, food for us to receive. Why is it important for us to receive Jesus when we go to Mass?

Take a moment to do the Car Conversation section in the book on page 56. 

Everyone complete page 50 Letter to God

(Parents write their letter on regular paper, kids write in the book)

Closing prayer - Have each person share their Letter to God out loud.

Pray the prayer on page 57. (Remember to do the Sign of the Cross before and after the closing prayer). 

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

• CLICK HERE to fill out the Family Gathering Form once you have completed this family gathering. Completing the form is mandatory,
• Put a word or phrase from this gathering on the 2.1 branch of your family tree handout.