Grade 2 PREP
Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist
A big part of this year is learning about the Seven Sacraments. The Sacraments are special signs and celebrations that Jesus gave his church. You’ll discover how the church celebrates God’s love and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will explore the different parts of the Mass and learn how Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist.
A big part of this year is learning about the Seven Sacraments. The Sacraments are special signs and celebrations that Jesus gave his church. You’ll discover how the church celebrates God’s love and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will explore the different parts of the Mass and learn how Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist.
April- Unit 7 Kingdom of God
Chapter 19 "Supper of the Lamb"
This chapter explains how we are united with Jesus and with one another when we reverently receive Holy Communion.
Chapter 20 "Go Forth!"
This chapter explains how we are sent from the Mass to live out the Church’s mission of sharing Jesus’ message of love and the Kingdom of God.
Chapter 21 "A Feast for Everyone"
This chapter explains that the Eucharist is a taste of the great feast of love and happiness we will have with God in Heaven.
March- Unit 6 SacramentsThis chapter is about gathering as the Church at Mass to praise God and how our community takes part in the celebration.
Chapter 17 “Listen to God's Word”
This chapter focuses on the Liturgy of the Word, the first main part of Mass in which we hear God’s Word in the Bible.
Chapter 18 “Remembering Jesus' Sacrifice”
This chapter discusses how we celebrate Jesus’ sacrifice and gift of himself in the Eucharist at Mass.
February- Unit 5 Morality
Chapter 13 “Welcome in the Kingdom”
This chapter explains Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom and his desire for the Church to welcome and care for all people in his name.
Chapter 14 “Share the Good News”
This chapter teaches that we are all called as disciples to share the Good News of Jesus and that priests, deacons, and religious sisters and brothers serve the Church in many ways.
Chapter 15 “Ways to Pray”
This chapter explores the importance of prayer, the many ways we pray, and how we use sacramentals- sacred objects, actions, and words.
January - Unit 4 The Church
Chapter 10 "The Sacraments"
This chapter explains that Jesus shares his life with us in the Seven Sacraments. He welcomes, feeds, and heals us.
Chapter 11 "Seek Forgiveness"
This chapter explains how we celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation and how forgiveness heals people and relationships with God and the Church.
Chapter 12 "The Church Year"
This chapter explores how the seasons of the Church year celebrate the life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus.
December- Unit 3 Jesus Christ
Chapter 7 "God's Commandments"
This chapter explains that the Ten Commandments teach us how to love God above all things and to love others. They are summed up in the Great Commandment.
Chapter 8 "Choose to do Good"
This chapter explains making good choices, the difference between a sin, a mistake, or an accident, and God’s willingness to forgive our sin.
Chapter 9 "God's Mercy"
This chapter explains God’s mercy and how important it is to show we are sorry and ask for the forgiveness of God and others.
November- Unit 2 Trinity
Chapter 4 "God the Father"
This chapter explores God the Father’s love and the importance of prayer to deepen our relationship with him.
Chapter 5 "God the Son"
This chapter explores the Holy Family and Jesus’ life on Earth.
Chapter 6 "God the Holy Spirit"
This chapter explains that Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to be our helper and guide.
October- Unit 1 Revelation
Chapter 1 "God's Gifts"
This chapter teaches about God’s gift of creation and the special place humans have in it because we are made in the image and likeness of God.
Chapter 2 "God's Promise"
This chapter introduces our need for Jesus, our Savior, who shows us the way to his Father.
Chapter 3 "The Word of God"
This chapter explains how the Old Testament and New Testament are the Bible, God’s inspired Word.
Chapter 19 "Supper of the Lamb"
This chapter explains how we are united with Jesus and with one another when we reverently receive Holy Communion.
Chapter 20 "Go Forth!"
This chapter explains how we are sent from the Mass to live out the Church’s mission of sharing Jesus’ message of love and the Kingdom of God.
Chapter 21 "A Feast for Everyone"
This chapter explains that the Eucharist is a taste of the great feast of love and happiness we will have with God in Heaven.
March- Unit 6 SacramentsThis chapter is about gathering as the Church at Mass to praise God and how our community takes part in the celebration.
Chapter 17 “Listen to God's Word”
This chapter focuses on the Liturgy of the Word, the first main part of Mass in which we hear God’s Word in the Bible.
Chapter 18 “Remembering Jesus' Sacrifice”
This chapter discusses how we celebrate Jesus’ sacrifice and gift of himself in the Eucharist at Mass.
February- Unit 5 Morality
Chapter 13 “Welcome in the Kingdom”
This chapter explains Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom and his desire for the Church to welcome and care for all people in his name.
Chapter 14 “Share the Good News”
This chapter teaches that we are all called as disciples to share the Good News of Jesus and that priests, deacons, and religious sisters and brothers serve the Church in many ways.
Chapter 15 “Ways to Pray”
This chapter explores the importance of prayer, the many ways we pray, and how we use sacramentals- sacred objects, actions, and words.
January - Unit 4 The Church
Chapter 10 "The Sacraments"
This chapter explains that Jesus shares his life with us in the Seven Sacraments. He welcomes, feeds, and heals us.
Chapter 11 "Seek Forgiveness"
This chapter explains how we celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation and how forgiveness heals people and relationships with God and the Church.
Chapter 12 "The Church Year"
This chapter explores how the seasons of the Church year celebrate the life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus.
December- Unit 3 Jesus Christ
Chapter 7 "God's Commandments"
This chapter explains that the Ten Commandments teach us how to love God above all things and to love others. They are summed up in the Great Commandment.
Chapter 8 "Choose to do Good"
This chapter explains making good choices, the difference between a sin, a mistake, or an accident, and God’s willingness to forgive our sin.
Chapter 9 "God's Mercy"
This chapter explains God’s mercy and how important it is to show we are sorry and ask for the forgiveness of God and others.
November- Unit 2 Trinity
Chapter 4 "God the Father"
This chapter explores God the Father’s love and the importance of prayer to deepen our relationship with him.
Chapter 5 "God the Son"
This chapter explores the Holy Family and Jesus’ life on Earth.
Chapter 6 "God the Holy Spirit"
This chapter explains that Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to be our helper and guide.
October- Unit 1 Revelation
Chapter 1 "God's Gifts"
This chapter teaches about God’s gift of creation and the special place humans have in it because we are made in the image and likeness of God.
Chapter 2 "God's Promise"
This chapter introduces our need for Jesus, our Savior, who shows us the way to his Father.
Chapter 3 "The Word of God"
This chapter explains how the Old Testament and New Testament are the Bible, God’s inspired Word.