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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 6

Unit 1

Session 1

The Bible, God’s Story

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 God, Our Creator and Father

Finding God - Session 1 God, The Bible, God’s Story

Session Extender

Grade 6

Session 2

God Creates the World

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 2

  • Read and learn about Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini (page 15)

Finding God - Session 2 God Creates the World

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Catholic Teachings on Refugees

Grade 6

Session 3

Sin & Salvation

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 3

  • Read and learn about God’s Word

Finding God - Session 3 Sin & Salvation

Session Extender

  • Watch this video with Cardinal Taigle on mercy

Grade 6

Session 4

Abraham Listens to God

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 4

  • Read and learn about Abraham and Sarah

Finding God - Session 4 Abraham Listens to God

Session Extender

Grade 6

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

  • Read and learn about Mass in Ordinary Time

Finding God - Session 5 Celebrating Ordinary Time

Session Extender

Grade 6

Unit 2

Session 6

God 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 Jesus Our Lord and Savior

Finding God - Session 6 God Is Faithful

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on St. John Neumann (8:45)

Grade 6

Session 7

Passover & Eucharist

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 7

  • Read and learn about Moses

  • Learn how God freed the Israelites from slavery

Finding God - Session 7 Passover and Eucharist

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Passover

Grade 6

Session 8

God Leads His People

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 8

  • Read and learn about Moses and the Ten Commandments

Finding God - Session 8 God Leads His People

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on The Ten Commandments

Grade 6

Session 9

Being Faithful to God

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 9

  • Read and learn about David, King of Israel

Finding God - Session 9 Being Faithful to God

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Making Good Choices

Grade 6

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

  • Read and learn about the church celebrating Advent

Finding God - Session 10 Celebrating Advent

Session Extender

SEPERATE SESSION ADVENT/CHRISTMAS MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS.

NO ONLINE SUMMARY REVIEW

Grade 6

Unit 3

Session 11

God’s Presences in the Temple

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 The Church, Our Community in the Spirit

Finding God - Session 11 God’s Presence in the Temple

Session Extender

Grade 6

Session 12

Psalms, Prayers of Jesus

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 12

  • Read and learn about psalms

  • Communal prayer versus personal prayer

Finding God - Session 12 Psalms, The Prayers of Jesus

Session Extender

  • Complete the Reflect exercise on page 102 of Session 12

Grade 6

Session 13

The Mission of the Church

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 13

  • Read and learn about the Church’s Mission

Finding God - Session 13 The MIssion of the Chruch

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on How You Treat People (3:56)

Grade 6

Session 14

Marks of the Church

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 14

  • Read and learn about the Marks of the Church

  • Four Marks found in the Nicene Creed

Finding God - Session 14 Marks of the Church

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Understanding the Immaculate Conception (6:02)

Grade 6

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

  • Learn about Christmas Season between Advent and Ordinary Time

Finding God - Session 15 Celebrating Christmas

Session Extender

  • Complete the activity What Do You Know About Christmas

Grade 6

Unit 4

Session 16

Prophets Challenge the People

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

Finding God - Session 16 Prophets Challenge the People

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Saint Ignatius Loyola (3:45)

Grade 6

Session 17

Prophets Give Hope

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 17

  • Learn about the roles of prophets in God’s plans

Finding God - Session 17 Prophets Give Hope

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Why Do We Pray (1:01)

Grade 6

Session 18

Sacraments of Initiation

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 18

  • Learn about the Sacraments of Initiation

  • Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation

Finding God - Session 18 Sacraments of Initiation

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Liturgy of the Eucharist (8:17)

Grade 6

Session 19

Sacraments of Healing

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Unit 19

  • Read and learn about sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Finding God - Session 19 Sacraments of Healing

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Life and Human Dignity (3:27)

Grade 6

Session 20

Celebrating Lent and Holy Week

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Unit 20

  • Read and learn about Lent and Holy Week

Finding God - Session 20 Celebrating Lent and Holy Week

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Lenten Practices (2:26)

  • Read the article on Living for Others During Lent

SEPERATE SESSION LENT/EASTER MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS.

NO ONLINE SUMMARY REVIEW

Grade 6

Session 21

Jesus’ Way of Love

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 Morality, Our Lived Faith

  • Refer to the Study Guide on this Unit

  • Read and learn about Saint Benedict of Palermo

  • Theological Virtues-Faith, Hope and Charity

Finding God - Session 21 Jesus’ Way of Love

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on St. Terese of Liseux

Grade 6

Session 22

Sacraments of Service

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 22

  • Called to holiness through Holy Orders of Matrimony

Finding God - Session 22 Sacraments of Service

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Vocation (2:42)

  • Complete Session 22 Assessment sheet

Grade 6

Session 23

Caring for the Earth

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 23

  • How to use our gifts to honor God

Finding God - Session 23 Caring for the Earth

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (2:00)

Grade 6

Session 24

Jesus’ Call for Justice

Sunday Connection

  • Read this week's scripture as a family

  • Discuss the reading and questions together

  • Complete activities

Finding God - Session 24

  • Read and learn about Saint Patrick

  • Faith must be accompanied by good deeds

Finding God - Session 24 Jesus’ Call for Justice

Session Extender

  • Watch this video on Justice (4:21)

Grade 6

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

  • Read and learn about victory over death

  • Resurrection and Ascension

Finding God - Session 25 Celebrating Easter

Session Extender

  • Complete Living My Faith, page 209 in the textbook

  • Watch video on The Story of Easter (5:21)