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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 5

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 Augustine

Finding God - Session 1 God Creates Us

Session Extender

Grade 5

Session 2

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 2 God Saves Us

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about a letter to someone on their first day of life (4:17)

God Saves Us

Grade 5

Session 3

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 3 God's Revelation

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about God keeping his promise (3:46)

God's Revelation

Grade 5

Session 4

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 4 God Directs Our Lives

Session Extender

  • Watch this video of a reflection on the Beatitudes (8:18)

God Directs Our Lives

Grade 5

Session 5

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 on The Liturgical Year (7:15)

Celebrating Ordinary Time

Grade 5

Session 6

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 Saint Alphonsus Liguori

Finding God - Session 6 New Life in Jesus

Session Extender

  • Watch this video of a reflection on the Incarnation of Jesus (3:30)

New Life in Jesus

Grade 5

Session 7

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 7 Meeting Jesus

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on the seven sacraments of the Church (2:37)

Meeting Jesus

Grade 5

Session 8

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 8 Baptized into Christ

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Baptism (2:46)

Baptized into Christ

Grade 5

Session 9

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 9 Growing in the Spirit

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Confirmation (6:20)

Growing in the Spirit

Grade 5

Session 10

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 10 Celebrating Advent

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Confirmation (4:12)

Celebrating Advent

SEPERATE SESSION ADVENT/CHRISTMAS MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS.

NO ONLINE SUMMARY REVIEW

Grade 5

Unit 3

Session 11

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 Saint Ignatius of Loyola​

  • Meet Saint Ignatius of Loyola and discover how he

       helped people learn to follow God

Finding God - Session 11 The Church is One

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about The Church (2:19)

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The Church is One

Grade 5

​Session 12

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 12 Called to Holy Orders

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Holy Orders (1:59)

Called to Holy Orders

Grade 5

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 Domestic Church

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about The Domestic Church (4:13)

The Domestic Church

Grade 5

​Session 14

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 14 God Calls Us

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Mary, the Mother of God (3:18)

God Calls Us

Grade 5

Session 15

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 The Domestic Church (4:13)

Celebrating Christmas

Grade 5

​Session 16

Unit 4, Sessions 16-20 are to be completed by 02/11/2025 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 Saint Bernadette

Finding God - Session 16 The New Passover

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Jesus feeds thousands (1:34)

New Passover

Grade 5

​Session 17

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 17 Celebrating the Eucharist

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about a Catholic Mass Trivia Game (5:45)

Celebrating the Eucharist

Grade 5

​Session 18

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 18 Celebrating Reconciliation

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Confession (7:55)

Celebrating Reconciliation

Grade 5

​Session 19

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 19 Jesus Heals Us

Session Extender

  • Watch this video about Anointing of the Sick (1:31)

Jesus Heals Us

Grade 5

Session 20

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 about Prayer (1:42)

Lent and Holy Week

SEPERATE SESSION LENT/EASTER MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS.

NO ONLINE SUMMARY REVIEW

Grade 5

​Unit 5

Session 21

Unit 5, Sessions 21-25 are to be completed by 04/08/2024 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 5 Saint Isaac Jogues

  • Read and learn about Saint Isaac Jogues

Finding God - Session 21 Making Moral Decisions

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about moral decision making (6:41)

Making Moral Decisions

Grade 5

​Session 22

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 22 Living a Moral Life

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about the power of words (3:24)

Living a Moral LIfe

Grade 5

​Session 23

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 23 Growing in Holiness

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about respecting others and yourself (2:35)

Growing in Holiness

Grade 5

Session 24

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 24 The Way to Jesus

Session Extender​

  • Watch this video about purgatory (4:40)

The Way to Jesus

Grade 5

​Session 25

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 (2:15)

Celebrating Easter