Listen for the answer in the text! Read the Bible out loudīy this time in the year, most of our 2nd & 3rd graders should have some practice reading Bible passages out loud without reading all the verse numbers and citations. You can also say: “As we read, think about about this question: What does it mean to think about God as a vine, and a vine grower?” The kids don’t need to provide an answer yet (though they can). How do you take care of plants? How does God take care of us? Looking at your potted plant, or looking at plants outside, can help start this conversation. You might want to ask what your child knows about vines, or taking care of plants. This passage gives us a new way to think about God: as a vine, and a vine grower. Pre-reading: Make connectionsĪ very short introduction helps kids make connections as they read, and focus as they listen. Once we find chapter 15, this section is verses 1-11, so we start at the beginning of the chapter. We can also look at the index in the front of the Bible to find the page number at the beginning of the Gospel of John. If you have tabs in your Bible, that makes it easier to find the Gospel of John. John is one of the four Gospels that proclaim the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
We learned the difference between the Old and New Testaments, and that the Gospels are at the beginning of the New Testament. Our passage for this week is John 15:1-11.įinding a verse from the citation is a skill that the readers in our class have been practicing.
If you don’t have a candle to mark the beginning of this time, then make the sign of the cross and say, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. When we do this in class, we usually say: “Jesus is the light of the world.” We just forget sometimes! Remembering God’s presence with us is prayer. Find a comfortable position where you can open up the Bible, write on your paper, and discuss together without your limbs falling asleep. Prepare your bodies and hearts to listen to God’s Word Put away toys, homework, and other distractions from arms reach (although a little squish or fidget can be useful for kids who won’t throw or bang them). Unless you’re a first responder on call, leave the phone out of sight or in another room! Turn your phone OFF or put ringer on silent mute (not vibrating). Turn off all TVs, radios, mp3 players, etc. If possible, get into a separate room away from people (& animals) who are not participating. Make sure everyone has eaten and used the bathroom before you start. Candle and matches/lights (or electronic candle): also optional but helps make this a special time. Potted vine or plant in your home (optional, but helps as an illustration). Paper and pens/pencils/markers to draw or take notes. Bible (in worship, we use the New American Bible Revised Edition). First, create an environment to listen to God’s wordīefore you begin, gather everything you are going to need: What worked? What didn’t? How did you and your kids respond? Good and bad! We’ll keep trying and adjusting to find what works for each of us, given the circumstances. Please comment! I really need feedback from you as parents how this goes at home. This is our first attempt at a family Bible study! Then we’ll sign off, and let you continue the actual Bible study as a family. My goal is to support you to do this at home! Our parish group will meet on Zoom on Wednesdays to pray together, say hi, and I’ll give you some instructions (look for the link in your email). How? Now it falls on the shoulders of parents. (So for those looking for info on a CGS Bible study: this is not it!)īut Jesus’ command still stands: Feed my sheep. Once the schools and atrium closed, we knew that we could not continue with a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd approach to 1st Communion prep this year. Look at how this plant has grown, even in that short time!Īnd our children at home are growing just as fast. 
I took this plant home four weeks ago when the schools closed and have been watering it while our children cannot. This is the vine from St Joseph Calasanctius church in Jefferson, Ohio.
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