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SUNDAY CONNECTION

God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings. The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture to daily life in a meaningful way.

Each week, please click on the link provided here, and gather as a family to read the scripture passage for the weekend liturgy. Participate with the family in discussion and any activities suggested or develop your own interaction. As a family, you can use the general section or click on the grade level most suited for a family if there are multiple children. We encourage you as a family to participate in these resources. It is also recommended, that reading the scripture before attending Mass will prove beneficial for the children and you, regardless of age.  

Grade 2

Unit 1

Session 1

God Creates Us

Unit 1, Sessions 1-5 are to be completed by 10/8/2024 for In Person RE Class Review. Make sure to complete the review at the end of each session. Email the results as directed to yourself and stednafaithformation@gmail.com.

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Unit 1

  • Read and learn about Saint Isidore the Farmer

Finding God - Session 1 God Creates Us

  • Pray the prayer on the first page of Session 1

  • Read the session and complete the Explore and Reflect exercises

  • Complete the Session 1 Respond activity sheet

  • Complete the Interactive Session Review for Session 1

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about the story of creation (5:08)

Grade 2

Session 2

God Gives us Jesus

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 2 God Gives Us Jesus

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about the angel telling Joseph to name his son "Jesus" (1:37)

Grade 2

Session 3

God is Our Father

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 3 God is Our Father

Session Extender

  • Watch this video from the Bible about Matthew 6:25-34 (2:29)

Grade 2

Session 4

God's Life for Us

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 4 God's Life for Us

  • Pray the prayer on the first page of Session 4

  • Read the session and complete the Explore and Reflect exercises

  • Complete the Session 4 Respond activity sheet

  • Complete the Interactive Session Review for Session 4

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about the Holy Spirit (3:01)

Grade 2

​Session 5

Celebrating Ordinary Time

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 5 Celebrating Ordinary Time

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about The Liturgical Year (7:15)

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Grade 2

Session 6

Jesus is Faithful

Unit 2, Sessions 6-10 are to be completed by 11/05/2024 for In Person RE Class Review. Make sure to complete the review at the end of each session. Email the results as directed to yourself and stednafaithformation@gmail.com.

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Unit 2

  • Read and learn about Saints Anne and Joachim

Finding God - Session 6 Jesus is Faithful

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Jesus as a young boy (2:56)

Grade 2

Session 7

Jesus Saves Us

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 7 Jesus Saves Us

  • Pray the prayer on the first page of Session 7

  • Read the session and complete the Explore and Reflect exercises

  • Complete the Session 7 Respond activity sheet

  • Complete the Interactive Session Review for Session 7

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about random acts of kindness (3:05)

Grade 2

Session 8

Jesus Calls Us to Love

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 8 Jesus Calls Us to Love

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about the life of Pope Francis (4:00)

Grade 2

Session 9

Jesus Cares for Us

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 9 Jesus Cares for Us

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Jesus, the light of the World (3:23)

Grade 2

Session 10

Celebrating Advent

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 10 Celebrating Advent

SEPERATE SESSION ADVENT/CHRISTMAS MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS.

NO ONLINE SUMMARY REVIEW

Grade 2

Unit 3

Session 11

We Worship God

Unit 3, Sessions 11-15 are to be completed by 01/07/2025 for In Person RE Class Review. Make sure to complete the review at the end of each session. Email the results as directed to yourself and stednafaithformation@gmail.com.

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Unit 3 meet Saint Ignatius of Loyola​

  • Read and learn about Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Finding God - Session 11 We Worship God

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Baptism (6:39)

Grade 2

Session 12

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 12 Celebrating Reconciliation

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Zacchaeus the Tax Collector (7:32)

Celebrating Reconciliation

Grade 2

Session 13

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 13 The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Going to Confession (4:28)

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Grade 2

Session 14

Mary Shows Us the Way

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 14 Mary Shows Us the Way

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about a musical presentation of the Magnificat (2:23)

Grade 2

Session 15

Celebrating Christmas

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 15 Celebrating Christmas

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about How to Arrange a Nativity Scene (1:39)

Grade 2

Unit 4

Session 16

New Life in Jesus

Unit 4, Sessions 16-20 are to be completed by 02/011/2025 for In Person RE Class Review. Make sure to complete the review at the end of each session. Email the results as directed to yourself and stednafaithformation@gmail.com.

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Unit 4 Sacraments, Our Way of Life

  • Meet Pope Saint Pius X

Finding God - Session 16 New Life in Jesus

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about The Life of Water (2:08)

Grade 2

Session 17

Jesus Loves the Church

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 17 Jesus Loves the Church

Session Extender

Grade 2

Session 18

Gathering for Mass

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 18 Gathering for Mass

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Celebrating Mass (2:53)

Grade 2

Session 19

Celebrating the Eucharist

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 19 Celebrating Eucharist

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video on Nuns who make Communion bread (9:13)

Grade 2

Session 20

Lent and Holy Week

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 20 Celebrating Lent and Holy Week

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Lent (2:32)

SEPERATE SESSION LENT/EASTER MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS.

NO ONLINE SUMMARY REVIEW

Grade 2

Unit 5

Session 21

Being Like Jesus

Unit 5, Sessions 21-25 are to be completed by 04/08/2025 for In Person RE Class Review. Make sure to complete the review at the end of each session. Email the results as directed to yourself and stednafaithformation@gmail.com.

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Unit 5 Saint Martin of Tours

  • Read and learn about Saint Martin of Tours

Finding God - Session 21 Being Like Jesus

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about The Good Samaritan (2:41)

Grade 2

Session 22 

We Share God's Life

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 22 We Share God's Life

  • Pray the prayer on the first page of Session 22

  • Read the session and complete the Explore and Reflect exercises

  • Complete the Session 22 Respond activity sheet

  • Complete the Interactive Session Review for Session 22

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about free will (4:19)

Grade 2

Session 23

Following Jesus

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 23 Following Jesus

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about how to treat others (2:37)

Grade 2

Session 24

Making Choices

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 24 Making Choices

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about loving your enemies (1:29)

Grade 2

Session 25

Celebrating Easter

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 25 Celebrating Easter

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about Easter (5:13)​