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August 19, 2020
REP Parent-Led Program
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Dear REP Parents,
Bill and I have met with the textbook reps and now know how the upcoming year will look, as we begin. First, I want to assure you that you will have all the support you need as you embark on this new adventure of teaching and learning our beautiful Catholic faith as a family. I want to reiterate that I have great faith in you and remind you that you only need to keep one step ahead of the kids. You don't have to know all Catholic teaching today, only what you will teach tomorrow! That's how I did it when I first had the responsibility to teach classrooms full of students in fifth through eighth grade.
Grades 1-5
With our new at home approach, the students in gr. 1-5 will use the brand-new edition of the Sadlier book, "Christ in Us". Each grade level is arranged in the same order, with 5 units which follow the outline of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. They are, Creed (What we believe), Sacraments and Liturgy (How we worship), Morality (How we live our lives in Christ) and Prayer. The fifth unit deals with the Church year and seasons. Each of the first 4 units has 5 lessons, and the Church Year unit has 8 lessons.
In organizing the year, it was decided that the lessons that talked about the Church year would be inserted into the other units when each season occurs (for example, to study Christmas in December). Rather than have firm dates when each lesson is to be taught, we are giving you the flexibility of a wide time frame in which to complete each unit of study.
This is the plan for grades 1-5:
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ASSINGMENT TURN IN DATES
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Christ in Us
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LESSONS
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SPECIAL LESSONS AND
SUGGESTED COMPLETION DATES
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Sept-Oct
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Unit 1: The Creed
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Lesson 21: The Church Year (by Oct 21)
Lesson 28: Ordinary Time (by Oct 31)
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Nov-Dec
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Nov 1 - Dec 31
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Unit 2: Sacraments and Liturgy
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6-10
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Lesson 22: Advent (by Nov 29)
Lesson 23: Christmas (before Christmas)
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Jan-Feb
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Jan 1- Feb 28
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Unit 3: Morality
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11-15
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Lesson 24: Lent (by Feb 17)
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Mar-May
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Mar 1-May12
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Unit 4: Prayer
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16-20
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Lesson 25: The Triduum (by Mar 21)
Lesson 26: Easter (by Mar 27)
Lesson 27: Pentecost (by May 9)
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Since students (parents) have the flexibility of pacing, the timeframe for turning in assignments is also flexible (see above chart). All due dates and assignments will be clearly found on the parent pages of the Christ in Us website. A presentation of how to access and use the website for you and your children is being planned for September, after you receive student books. Please use the time prior to the parent intro to familiarize yourself with your child's book. You will be given all the tools you need to make use of the supports, activities and lesson plans designed for parent-teachers. We are working on the process for Grade 1-5 students to submit assignment electronically and will have that information in our presentation in September.
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8 will turn in assignment pages from their textbooks. They may be turned in either by dropping in the collection basket at any Mass; dropping in the mail slot at the Parish Ministry Center, or dropping off in the Parish or School Office during normal business hours.
All pages must have the student's name and grade. On the envelope, please write "REP Assignment", with student's name and grade clearly listed. Assignments will be graded and returned to students.
If you have a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader, they will use the Loyola textbook series "Christ Our Life". Each grade level has their own timeline and assignment schedule. Each student in Gr. 6 will also receive a Bible.
GRADE 6: God Calls a People (The Old Testament)
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ADDITIONAL/SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS
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God Reveals a Plan of Love, Unit 1:
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P 8, P18, P26, P36, P39, P40, P41, P46D
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How to read the Bible, P 2; The Bible, P 275-276; Scripture Index, P 297;
Lesson Pullouts: Map of Palestine and Bible Timeline
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God Forms a Family of Faith Unit 2: Ch 6-9 + God Guides the Chosen People, Unit 3, Part 1: Ch 10-11
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P56, P64, P 72, P 74 P 78-79, P82, P 94, P 100, P 102
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Lesson Pullouts: Scripture Prayer Booklet and A Treasure Hunt
Dec 8: Our Lady of Guadelupe, P 241-242
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God Guides the Chosen People, Unit 3, Part 2: Ch 12-15 + God Leads the Chosen People, Unit 4, Part 1: Ch 17-19
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P 128, P 136, P 139, P 154, P 162, p. 170
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and God Leads the Chosen People, Unit 4, Part 2: Ch 20-24
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P 173-175, P 188, P196, P 204, P 214, P 217- 219
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Mar. 9, St. Joseph, P 243
May the Month of Mary, P 244
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Students in Gr. 7 will also receive the materials for Chosen, the Confirmation Preparation Program for gr. 7. You will receive the schedule of classes in another mailing from Mr. Bill Frantz.
Grade 7: Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life (The New Testament)
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P 8, P 16, P24, P32, P40, P 48, P 58,
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P 118 P 126, P 134 P 138-139
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Making Good Choices, p 247-248
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P 152, P 160, p 176, P22, P192, P 205,
Play game pg. 204, w family or friends
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Stations of the Cross, p 239-240
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Sacrament Charts, p 211-22
Rosary and Mysteries of the Rosary, p 236-238 (pray each set of mysteries)
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Eighth Grade students will also receive Confirmed in the Spirit, the book for their final preparation for Confirmation. The schedule for these classes will come in a separate mailing.
GRADE 8: The Church Then and Now (Church History from the Apostles through Pope Benedict)
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P10, P18, P26, P36, P 44, P45, P 48,
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The Bible, pg. 299-300; (with Ch 22)
Scripture Prayer Booklet in Lesson Pull-outs.
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Marks of the Church Ch 6-10 + 20 and 22
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P 82 and 84; P 85 and 88; P 196; P212
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Formulas of Catholic Doctrine, p291-293
Celebrating and Living Our Catholic Faith, p 294-296
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History of the Church, Part I
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P 124, P132, 133, and 136, P 222
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Map of Palestine and History Timelines in Lesson Pull-Outs
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History of the Church, Part II
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P 146, P 154, P 162, P 170, P 180, P 181, P 184, P 232, P 242, 243 and 246
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Celebrating the Eucharist, p 275-278
Showing Our Love to the World, p 301-302
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We are also exploring a parent-led program for use with Preschool and Kindergarten students which follows the Sunday readings.
Book Pick-up is currently set for the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 9: what would have been our first day of REP. But things can change. In order to avoid a lot of congestion, I hope to have a staggered pick-up schedule ready for our next newsletter.
I know this is a lot to take in, but I hope that after you have the books in hand, and take part in the training for parent materials and student activities, you'll be pleased with the variety of options in the program, and its ease of use.
Meanwhile if you have any questions or concerns, you can email or call me. I am happy to talk with you about this plan.
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