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: 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:
(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:
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.
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