2nd Grade Sunday School with Mr. Kelly

Date/Theme:NOV 1, 2015 / Saints

 

Gathering in:8:50-9:00am

Saints “trading cards”

 

Group:

Saints presentation

 

Mass response:

Proclaimer: The Word of the Lord. All reply:All: Thanks be to God.

 

Prayer: Hail Mary

 

Bible Verse:

Romans 1:7

To all who are in Rome, loved by God, called as saints. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Main Points:

What is a saint?

The title of saint tells us that the person lived a holy life, is in heaven, and is to be honored by the universal Church.

 

How do you become a saint?

 

Some famous saints.

 

Patron Saints

Patron Saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. These areas can include occupations, illnesses, churches, countries, causes – anything that is important to us.

 

Exactly how many saints are there?

There are over 10,000 named saints and beati from history, the Roman Martyology and Orthodox sources, but no definitive "head count”.

 

How does the Church choose saints?

Canonization, the process the Church uses to name a saint,

 

Lesson Activity:

Discussion about saints

Practice saints presentation

 

Stump your parents:

What do you have to do to become a saint?

 

Announcements & ending prayer:10:07am

Dear God, be with us today.  

Help us at school; help us at play.

Be with us always by day and by night.

Help us to love Jesus and to do what is right. Amen.

 

Homework:

Write down as many names as you can find by which Jesus was called, such as: The Good Shepard, Son of God, etc.