Celebrating The Sacred Mystery of God
In a society marked by personality cults, we are called to bear witness to Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord, and to reverence Him in the poor, the lowly, and the marginalized.
(This Moment of Promise)
(This Moment of Promise)
As Catholics we seek “intimacy with God and celebrate communion with God, others, and creation through prayer and worship” (CGE1f). Through daily prayer, I will help my students seek intimacy with God. My Welcome to Kindergarten prayer service is one way to celebrate God’s presence and importance of prayer with my students. Seeing signs and symbols of God’s presence in all of creation (CGE1i) is how faith becomes a living part of our lives. The reflection and chart on signs and symbols further explains this notion. It also emphasizes the idea that sacraments are an integral part of practicing our faith (CGE1b) as they are guaranteed moments where we can experience God both personally and with the community. Catholic students will seek these guaranteed encounters with God and will “actively reflect on God’s Word as communicated through the Hebrew and Christian scriptures” (CGE1c). The reflection below comparing Matthew and Luke’s version of the Christmas story is an example of how I personally reflect on my understanding of scriptures in light of other influences. In order to guide students in their spiritual journey, I will also encourage them to consciously look at the scriptures and help them find meaning in them, to see God’s beauty within their lives and in all of creation, and to seek God’s presence through the Eucharist and prayer.
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A Comparison of Matthew & Luke's Christmas Stories | |
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Signs & Symbols Chart & Reflection | |
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Welcome to Kindergarten Prayer Service - Description | |
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Welcome to Kindergarten Prayer Service Outline | |
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Welcome to Kindergarten Prayer Service - SmartBoard Presentation | |
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