GRADE 2 The second-grade program of the Christ Our Life series, God Cares for Us, is designed to prepare the children for their first celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Grade 2 Scope and Sequence Scope and Sequence Unit Chapter Theme Scripture God Gives Us Life and Love Children will explain how everything and everyone is a gift from God. They will demonstrate an understanding of Baptism and the Church. 1. God Is the Giver of Gifts We were made like God and given many gifts. Genesis 1:27; 1 Kings 17:7–16; Psalm 40:6, 104:1, 139:14; Mark 16:15; Luke 12:24–29 2. Jesus Is God’s Best Gift God sent Jesus to die and rise in order to give us new life. Matthew 4:18–22; John 3:16; 12:24, 15:5 3. Jesus Lives in His Church Through Baptism, we become members of the Church and share in God’s life. Ephesians 2:19; 1 Peter 2:10; 1 John 3:1 4. God Speaks to Us Baptism is the beginning of a new way of life of service to others. Mark 7:31–37; John 15:5; 1 Peter 2:9 Jesus Calls Us to Give Ourselves in Love Children will demonstrate an understanding of Jesus’ Law of Love. They will explain what the commandments require of them. 5. Jesus Shows Us How to Love God Our Father When we obey God’s commandments and love God with all our hearts, we are happy. Psalm 139; Mark 12:30; John 15:10–11; 1 John 2:3;4:16 6. Jesus Shows Us How to Love Others When we love others as Jesus did, we show our love for God. Matthew 22:39, 25:34–40; Luke 2:42–52; John 15:12; Acts of the Apostles 9:36-43 7. We Give Love to Others We show love when we are kind, respectful, honest, and truthful. 1 John 3:18, 4:16 8. Jesus Calls Us to Live in Love When we love God, we follow Jesus and share his love with others. Psalm 119:18; Matthew 9:9, 22:37; John 13:34 Jesus Gives Us the Gift of Peace Children will be grateful for God’s loving mercy in giving us the gift of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. They will know how to celebrate this sacrament and express a desire to do so. 9. Our Friend Jesus Forgives Us Jesus is a good friend who forgives us as he forgave Zacchaeus. Luke 7:36–50, 18:10–14, 19:1–10 John 14:2–3,27, 15:14, 15:15, 20:21–23 10.Jesus Leads Us to His Peace After we have sinned, Jesus gives us peace through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Luke 7:50; John 20:21–23; 1 John 1:9 11. The Holy Spirit Helps Us The Holy Spirit helps us examine our consciences and become better people. Matthew 22:37; John 14:16,26, 15:12; Ephesians 3:16; 1 John 4:12–13 12.We Meet Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation Jesus forgives us in the Sacrament of Reconciliation when we confess our sins. Matthew 18:21–22, 19:14; Mark 1:15 13.We Grow as Disciples Through sorrow for sin and penance, we become better friends with Jesus. Psalm 51, 118:1, 138:3; Luke 19:1–10 14.Jesus Calls Us His Friends God’s love brings us healing and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Psalm 138:7–8; Matthew 4:18–22; Luke 2:42–52,7:36–50,10:38–42, 12:24–29,15:1–7,19:1–10 Jesus Gives Us the Gift of Himself Children will be familiar with the parts of the Mass and be able to participate. They will be prepared to receive their First Holy Communion. 15.Jesus Promised the Gift of Himself Jesus gives himself to us under the appearances of bread and wine. John 6:1–14,35,47,51,17:22–23 16.We Celebrate God’s Love At the Eucharist, we offer Jesus and ourselves to the Father. Exodus 1—14; Psalm 118:1; John 6:51, 13:14–15,34; 1 Corinthians 11:24–25 17. Jesus Invites Us At Mass, God’s family gathers to worship and give thanks. Psalm 100:2; Luke 22:19 18. We Listen and Pray God speaks to us in the Mass readings, and we respond with a prayer of faith and prayers of petition. Psalm 150:6; Matthew 25:35–40; Luke 6:37, 11:28; Ephesians 4:32 19. We Prepare Our Gifts At the Eucharist, we offer ourselves to God and give praise and thanks. John 6:35 20. Jesus Offers Himself At the words of the priest, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, who offers himself to the Father. Mark 14:22 21. We Receive the Bread of Life Jesus comes to us in Holy Communion and unites us with himself and with one another. Matthew 8:5–13; John 14:27; 1 Corinthians 10:17 22. We Share God’s Love with Others We live the Mass by loving and serving the Lord and one another. Isaiah 61:1; Mark 14:22–24, 16:15 The Church Celebrates God’s Care Children will demonstrate appreciation for the roles of different members united in the Body of Christ, the Church. 23. We Are One in the Church We who are united in the Body of Christ, the Church, bring others to Jesus. John 10:14,16; 1 Corinthians 12:12,13,27 24. Mary, Mother of the Church, Cares for Us We love and imitate Mary, the Mother of God and our Mother. Luke 1:38,39,49,56,2:51; John 2:1–11; Acts of the Apostles 1:14 25.The Church Celebrates God’s Love The Church’s mission in the world is to show Christ’s love to all. John 6:51; Ephesians 4:15–16 1 2 3 4 5
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