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Visit www.FindingGod.com/adaptive or call 800.621.1008 for more information. 9Adaptive Finding God Program Catechist GuideThe catechist guide includes general plans for the Hands-On Level.Hands-On Level Lesson Cards%u2022 Ideal for One-on-One Catechesis or Group Catechesis%u2022 Includes 177 cards%u2022 Organized by the following core Finding God Unit Themes: God, Jesus, Church, Sacraments, Morality,and The Year in Our Church%u2022 Additional supplemental Lesson Cards for preparation for Penance, Eucharist, and Confirmation Loyola Learning Tools%u2122%u2022 Stick Puppets and Panorama%u2022 Music CD%u2022 Jesus the Teacher Plush Figure%u2022 Concept Stories%u2022 Foam Puzzles%u2022 Floor Puzzle%u2022 Picture Cards%u2022 Flip Books%u2022 Hands-On Learning Kits3-Minute RetreatUNIT1Knowing and Sharing Your Faith in Unit 1Consider how Scripture and Tradition can deepen your understanding of the unit content.ScriptureGenesis 1:1%u201331 shows how all creation is good as created by God.Matthew 6:9%u201313 shows how Jesus teaches us to pray to God our Father.TraditionThe whole of the Catholic story is about God%u2019s care and concern for us. We are made in God%u2019s image and likeness. (Genesis 1:27) In the Bible we learn that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19%u201320) All God wants us to know is how much we are loved and to love one another. (1 John 4:11%u201312)Catholic Social TeachingCatholic Social Teaching themes relevant for this unit are Life and Dignity of the Human Person and Care for God%u2019s Creation. See page 452 for an explanation of these themes.Window on the CatechismCreation as the loving work of the Holy Trinity is discussed in CCC 290%u2013302. God%u2019s revelation of his love and goodness is found in CCC 51%u201353. General Directory for CatechesisThe revelation of God%u2019s providential plan for us is found in GDC 36. PrayerPray to God our Creator using these words or your own.God, loving Father and Creator, help me be a person who shares your love with others, especially with the child I%u2019ll accompany this year. Please bless us and help us see your face in each other and in your creation. Amen.Before you prepare to teach this unit, go to a quiet place where you can be still. Take several deep breaths. Let your imagination take you to the place deep inside where God dwells. Be aware of God%u2019s loving presence as you open yourself to God%u2019s Word. Genesis 1:27God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. ReflectionGod made the earth, sky, sun and moon, plants and animals and saw how good they were%u2014the perfect home for human beings. God loved us all into being, including you and the child you teach. Think about that. You are loved unconditionally, at all times. The first chapter of Genesis tells about the beginning of creation%u2014how God created light from darkness, gave order to the universe, separated land from water, made animals, and finally created the human family before he rested. God loves us as much today as he did on those very first days. So no matter what the beginning of this year brings for you, know that you are loved by God, your Creator and Father.UNIT 1 3i_002-007_4014_CG_T1U01S01_LC.indd ~ pg 3 ~ LoyolaPress. 7/14/14 3:38 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______Unit 1 focuses on God as our Creator and Father. As you plan your lessons, consider exploring God%u2019s creation with the child with parents%u2019 permission. You might go on a God%u2019s creation walk, noting things that God has made; you might go on a picnic and enjoy a snack of fruits and vegetables; you might plan an earlyevening backyard %u201ccampout,%u201d watching stars and listening for creatures. We live in a wonderful world%u2014have fun sharing it!Your Creative SideUNIT 1God, Our Creator and Father UNIT 1 OPENER SAINT SESSION 1: GOD CREATES THE WORLDSESSION 2: GOD IS OUR FATHERSaint Hildegard of Bingen CARD 1A: God Creates the Earth and the SkyCARD 1B: God Creates the Sun, Moon, and StarsCARD 1C: God Creates PlantsCARD 1D: God Creates AnimalsCARD 1E: God Creates PeopleLEARNING TOOL LESSON CARD 2A: God Made Us GoodCARD 2B: God Loves All His Children CARD 2C: God Gives Us What We NeedCARD 2D: God Gives Us the BibleCARD 2E: God Calls Us to Love LEARNING TOOL LESSON SESSION 3: GOD IS THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRITSESSION 4: WE TALK TO GOD IN PRAYERSESSION 5: WE PRAY THE LORD%u2019S PRAYERCARD 3A: God Is Our FatherCARD 3B: Jesus Is God the SonCARD 3C: God the Holy Spirit Guides UsCARD 3D: God Is Father, Son, and Holy SpiritCARD 3E: We Use Words, Pictures, and Gestures to Remind Us of the TrinityLEARNING TOOL LESSON CARD 4A: We Tell God We Love HimCARD 4B: We Thank GodCARD 4C: We Praise GodCARD 4D: We Tell God We Are SorryCARD 4E: We Ask God for Help for Ourselves and OthersLEARNING TOOL LESSON CARD 5A: We Honor and Respect God and His NameCARD 5B: We Ask God to Show Us How to Live and ActCARD 5C: We Ask God for What We NeedCARD 5D: We Ask God for ForgivenessCARD 5E: We Ask God to Guide UsLEARNING TOOL LESSON2 Hands-On Level www.findinggod.com/adaptivei_002-007_4014_CG_T1U01S01_LC.indd ~ pg 2 ~ LoyolaPress. 7/14/14 3:38 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______45-Minute Lesson%u00a0PlannerUNIT SAINTPrayer in the Unit 5 OpenerSchedule a time to take the child on a prayer walk. Tell the child that he or she can pray anywhere, anytime. Stop along the walk and say: God is here. Let%u2019s pray a prayer to him right now. Take a moment to pray a short prayer with the child. Stop a few more times to say a short, simple prayer, recognizing God%u2019s presence in all that surrounds us. Encourage the child to see that no matter where he or she is, God is always there. What You Need%u25b6 Materials listed on Side A of the Unit Opener Lesson CardSaint Clare of%u00a0Assisi Saint Clare was a young girl from Assisi, Italy. She admired Saint Francis. When she was 18, she devoted herself to following his example, living a life of prayer and poverty. She loved God with all her heart.UNIT 5 SAINT Saint Clare of Assisi Lesson Theme: Saint Clare of Assisi Before This LessonOpen the Hands-On Lesson Card Box. Review the Unit 5 Opener Lesson Card. %u25b6 Establish rules and procedures that work well for the child. See the Effective Catechist section for ideas.%u25b6 Gather the materials from the What You Need section of the Lesson Card.STEPS APPROXIMATE TIME Adjust timing for%u00a0child.Begin with Life ExperienceSee Side A of the Lesson Card. 15 minutesConnectSee Sides A and B of the Lesson Card. 20 minutesCloseDiscussion, Closing Prayer, and Transition for Home10 minutesAfter This Lesson%u25b6 From week to week, work through the lessons in the unit.%u25b6 When you complete the lesson, be sure to record the date and any notes on the Lesson Checklist (see pages 475%u2013477).%u25b6 If you need to move on before you get through all the cards, it%u2019s OK. Just be sure to teach the Learning Tool lesson before you move on to the next session.LESSON CARDS140 Hands-On Level www.findinggod.com/adaptivei_138-143_4014_CG_T1U05S21_LC.indd ~ pg 140 ~ LoyolaPress. 7/14/14 3:43 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______Lesson CardUNIT5Saint Clare of AssisiSaint Clare of AssisiSaint Clareis a helper is a saint holds a monstranceloves Godis a friend of Saint FrancisB Adaptive Finding God Hands-On Lesson Cards %u00a94017_ALK_FG_LC_U5_S21.indd ~ pg 210 ~ LoyolaPress. 6/19/14 7:33 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______UNIT5 Morality, Our Lived Faith ExampleLesson Steps1 Begin with Life ExperienceShow the child Picture Card 68, Saint Clare of Assisi. Say: This is Saint Clare. She was from Assisi, Italy. Show the child Italy on the map. Saint Clare loved God. Show the Picture Card of Saint Clare again. Saint Clare and Saint Francis of Assisi were good friends. Show Picture Card 67, Saint Francis. She saw his love for God. She chose to live a simple life like him. 2 ConnectAhead of time, color and cut out the images from the photocopy of Side B of this card. Glue the photocopied image of Saint Clare in the center of a sheet of construction paper. Explain how the other images relate to Saint Clare. For example, for the image of Saint Francis, say: Saint Francis was Saint Clare%u2019s friend as you and I are friends. Saint Clare loved God. You and I love God too. Guide the child to glue each image on the sheet of construction paper around the image of Saint Clare as you explain. Ask the child leading questions about the finished collage. For example, ask: Who was Saint Clare%u2019s friend? He or she can point to and/or say Saint Francis. Together glue the Saint Clare of Assisi banner to the top of the sheet of construction paper.3 CloseShow the picture of Saint Clare of Assisi. Say: Saint Clare of Assisi loved God. She prayed often. We can spend time in prayer each day too. 4 PrayerPray the Sign of the Cross with the child, followed by: God, Our Father, thank you for the beautiful example of Saint Clare of Assisi. Conclude by praying the Sign of the Cross.%u25b6 Learning Tool: Picture Cards 67 and 68 %u25b6 sheet of construction paper %u25b6 map of the world with Assisi, Italy, circled %u25b6 photocopy of Side B of this Lesson Card %u25b6 art suppliesWhat You NeedSaint Clare of Assisi was a holy woman who lived her life for God.ConceptSaint Clare of AssisiActivity: The child makes a collage to demonstrate understanding of who Saint Clare of Assisi is.A Adaptive Finding God Hands-On Lesson Cards %u00a94017_ALK_FG_LC_U5_S21.indd ~ pg 209 ~ LoyolaPress. 6/25/14 3:21 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______UNIT5To demonstrate an understanding that morality is our lived faith, create a video recording about good choices and living our faith each day. Interview volunteers, such as priests, teachers, and parents, about their good choices. Incorporate dance, singing, and role-play. Add Christian music and Bible images. Use props and other visual aids. Help the child understand that our faith is alive and can be lived each day by the good choices we make. Enjoy watching and referring to the video throughout Unit 5.Your Creative SideOBJECTIVES%u25b6 The child learns that Jesus helps us love and respect each other. %u25b6 The child understands that Saint Clare of Assisi was a follower of Saint Francis, who chose to love God and live a life of prayer and poverty.Lesson Card: Saint%u00a0Clare of Assisi Directions for Using the CardGATHER what you need.FOLLOW the directions on Side A of the card to teach the lesson.What to Do Next%u25b6 If the child needs additional review of the card concept worked on this week, use the same card again next week.%u25b6 If the child understands the main objectives, move on to Session 21.UNIT 5 %u2022 UNIT SAINT 141i_138-143_4014_CG_T1U05S21_LC.indd ~ pg 141 ~ LoyolaPress. 7/14/14 3:43 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______45-Minute Lesson PlannerPrayerIn Session 1, you and the child pray prayers of petition, praise, intercession, and thanks. Each Lesson Card provides two unique prayers.What You Need%u25b6 Materials listed on Side A of Lesson Cards 1A%u20131E(Choose one card.)SESSION 1 Lesson Card Concepts1A: God Creates the Earth and the Sky1B: God Creates the Sun, Moon, and Stars1C: God Creates Plants1D: God Creates Animals1E: God Creates PeopleLearning Tool Lesson: God Creates the WorldBefore This LessonReview Lesson Cards 1A%u20131E. Choose a card that both suits the child%u2019s learning style and enhances his or her understanding of the session theme. %u25b6 Review the rules and procedures that you%u2019ve established for the child. See the Effective Catechist section for ideas.%u25b6 Refer to the Catechetical Terms Glossary on pages 435%u2013444.%u25b6 Gather the materials for the Lesson Card that you chose, including any background information about the child or personal photos called for in the What You Need section on the Lesson Card.STEPS APPROXIMATE TIME Adjust timing for%u00a0child.Begin with Life ExperienceSee Side A of the Lesson Card that you chose. 15 minutesConnectSee Sides A and B of the Lesson Card that you chose. 20 minutesCloseDiscussion, Closing Prayer, and Transition for Home 10 minutesAfter This Lesson%u25b6 From week to week, work through the cards until you feel that the child has a good understanding of the lesson concept. %u25b6 When you complete the lesson, be sure to record the date and any notes on the Lesson Checklist (see pages 475%u2013477).%u25b6 Then teach the Learning Tool lesson on pages 8%u201311. %u25b6 If you need to move on before you get through all the cards, it%u2019s OK. Just be sure to teach the Learning Tool lesson before you move on to Session 2.LESSON CARDS6 Hands-On Level www.findinggod.com/adaptivei_002-007_4014_CG_T1U01S01_LC.indd ~ pg 6 ~ LoyolaPress. 7/14/14 3:39 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______UNIT5Saint Clare of AssisiSaint Clare of AssisiSaint Clareis a helper is a saint holds a monstranceloves Godis a friend of Saint Francis%u00a9 B Adaptive Finding God Hands-On Lesson Cards4017_ALK_FG_LC_U5_S21.indd ~ pg 210 ~ LoyolaPress. 6/19/14 7:33 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______1D God Creates AnimalsB %u00a9 Adaptive Finding God Hands-On Lesson Cards4017_ALK_FG_LC_U1_S1.indd ~ pg 10 ~LoyolaPress. 6/19/14 7:24 PM PDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______1CGod Creates PlantsGod Creates Plants B Adaptive Finding God Hands-On Lesson Cards %u00a94017_ALK_FG_LC_U1_S1.indd ~ pg 8 ~ LoyolaPress. 6/19/14 7:24 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______UNIT5 Morality, Our Lived Faith ExampleLesson Steps1 Begin with Life ExperienceShow the child Picture Card 68, Saint Clare of Assisi. Say: This is Saint Clare. She was from Assisi, Italy. Show the child Italy on the map. Saint Clare loved God. Show the Picture Card of Saint Clare again. Saint Clare and Saint Francis of Assisi were good friends. Show Picture Card 67, Saint Francis. She saw his love for God. She chose to live a simple life like him. 2 ConnectAhead of time, color and cut out the images from the photocopy of Side B of this card. Glue the photocopied image of Saint Clare in the center of a sheet of construction paper. Explain how the other images relate to Saint Clare. For example, for the image of Saint Francis, say: Saint Francis was Saint Clare%u2019s friend as you and I are friends. Saint Clare loved God. You and I love God too. Guide the child to glue each image on the sheet of construction paper around the image of Saint Clare as you explain. Ask the child leading questions about the finished collage. For example, ask: Who was Saint Clare%u2019s friend? He or she can point to and/or say Saint Francis. Together glue the Saint Clare of Assisi banner to the top of the sheet of construction paper.3 CloseShow the picture of Saint Clare of Assisi. Say: Saint Clare of Assisi loved God. She prayed often. We can spend time in prayer each day too. 4 PrayerPray the Sign of the Cross with the child, followed by: God, Our Father, thank you for the beautiful example of Saint Clare of Assisi. Conclude by praying the Sign of the Cross.%u25b6%u25b6 Learning Tool: Picture Cards 67 and 68%u25b6%u25b6 sheet of construction paper%u25b6%u25b6 map of the world with Assisi, Italy, circled%u25b6%u25b6 photocopy of Side B of this Lesson Card%u25b6%u25b6 art suppliesWhat You NeedSaint Clare of Assisi was a holy woman who lived her life for God.ConceptSaint Clare of AssisiActivity: The child makes a collage to demonstrate understanding of who Saint Clare of Assisi is.Adaptive Finding God Hands-On Lesson Cards %u00a9 A4017_ALK_FG_LC_U5_S21.indd ~ pg 209 ~ LoyolaPress. 6/25/14 3:21 PMPDF Signoff: Production _______ Design _______ Editorial _______Because ALL of God%u2019s Children Matter