Sacraments of 1st confession & 1st communion

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Would someone suggest a resource for homeschooling my 7 & 8 year old grandchildren in the sacraments of 1st confession and 1st communion? I have been trying to find a teachers guide of somekind on the net and am coming up blank.
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maggiec:
Would someone suggest a resource for homeschooling my 7 & 8 year old grandchildren in the sacraments of 1st confession and 1st communion? I have been trying to find a teachers guide of somekind on the net and am coming up blank.
thanks
maggiec
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You might want to check out the Family forum, there are a number of homeschooling parents over there I believe and perhaps they have a good resource for you.
 
My wife and I were trying to find the same information. Our parish was not helpful nor were catchechism classes. We came across a brochure sent to us by Our Catholic Visitor. This brochure has many teaching tools, pamphlets etc. to aid in educating you children. Try either one of these sites: www.osv.com or www.teachingcatholickids.com. I hope this help you and good luck!
 
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rcn:
This is the duty of your parish, isn’t it?
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The primary source for teaching the sacraments is the family. I want to make sure that our grandchildren are taught traditional catholic beliefs, and so I will be involved in the teaching.
 
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HagiaSophia:
You might want to check out the Family forum, there are a number of homeschooling parents over there I believe and perhaps they have a good resource for you.
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Thank you for the info, God bless,
maggiec
 
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Arbie:
My wife and I were trying to find the same information. Our parish was not helpful nor were catchechism classes. We came across a brochure sent to us by Our Catholic Visitor. This brochure has many teaching tools, pamphlets etc. to aid in educating you children. Try either one of these sites: www.osv.com or www.teachingcatholickids.com. I hope this help you and good luck!
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If I find something else I’ll let you know, thank you and God bless
maggiec
 
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rcn:
This is the duty of your parish, isn’t it?
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NO! It’s the responsibility of the parents.
The parish may offer help and resources.
 
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maggiec:
Would someone suggest a resource for homeschooling my 7 & 8 year old grandchildren in the sacraments of 1st confession and 1st communion? I have been trying to find a teachers guide of somekind on the net and am coming up blank.
thanks
maggiec
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The teachers guide comes in two parts.

The Holy Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Any adult with a solid background in the Catholic Faith should be able to take these. With a little Church history thrown in and a few “field trips” to the parish church teach a child the necessary background on both of these Sacraments. I would never buy a “teachers guide” produced by someone else.
 
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maggiec:
Would someone suggest a resource for homeschooling my 7 & 8 year old grandchildren in the sacraments of 1st confession and 1st communion? I have been trying to find a teachers guide of somekind on the net and am coming up blank.
thanks
maggiec
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Seton Homeschool has a wonderful religious education curriculum. You can just order the Religion Curriculum for First Communion—It comes with a textbook, a children’s bible history, St. Joseph’s First Communion Catechism, some Saint’s books, and little story book about Jesus.

My children attend an independent Catechism class and we use the Faith and Life Series. I teach First Communion. The children receive a textbook and a workbook, and there is a teacher’s guide available.

I highly recommend the above 2 curriculums. Even if your grandkids attend CCD, I believe it is extrememly important to “supplement” with fine Catholic materials like Seton and Faith and Life.

Good luck!!!
 
Br. Rich SFO:
The teachers guide comes in two parts.

The Holy Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Any adult with a solid background in the Catholic Faith should be able to take these. With a little Church history thrown in and a few “field trips” to the parish church teach a child the necessary background on both of these Sacraments. I would never buy a “teachers guide” produced by someone else.
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Bro Rich,

My grandchildren live with me while their air force mom is gone. They attend mass with us every Sunday. They have learned to say blessing before every meal, even snacks. They have learned to say their prayers before bed. They pray part of the rosary with me. Jesus is a big part of their lives.
My problem is that I sometimes can’t find the right words for my little ones and so, what would be easy for most to explain is a little more difficult for me. That is why I wanted some help with age appropriate ideas.
God bless,
maggiec
ps: I have read the bible at least 3 times and much of it a little difficult for 6 and 8 year olds.
 

the Bible and CCC are great for adults but not very helpful for teaching small children. the parent education pamphlets from OSV are terrifice and inexpensive, and direct you to the appropriate catechism and scripture verses, much easier than navigating on your own.

Liguori also has a very helpful booklet for parents on each sacrament, in English and Spanish.

The most important preparation is taking them to Mass, preferably when they are very small in the cry room so you can answer their questions, and when they are school age sitting up front at an early Mass so they can see and hear. Do not underestimate the ability of children to learn simply by observing and participating without a running commentary on the action. Explanations can wait until after Mass for age 5 and up.
 
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Arbie:
My wife and I were trying to find the same information. Our parish was not helpful nor were catchechism classes. We came across a brochure sent to us by Our Catholic Visitor. This brochure has many teaching tools, pamphlets etc. to aid in educating you children. Try either one of these sites: www.osv.com or www.teachingcatholickids.com. I hope this help you and good luck!
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I purchased a guide from catholic store called Called to His Supper. Hopefully it will be what I need to complete what is needed.
maggiec
 
Here is a link to the USCCBs site, office of the catechism, where they have a listing of teaching materials along with their publishers that have been approved. It might be a good idea to contact the publisher to see if the book/course would be appropriate for homeschooling.

nccbuscc.com/catechism/update/Spring05.pdf
 
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mjdonnelly:
Here is a link to the USCCBs site, office of the catechism, where they have a listing of teaching materials along with their publishers that have been approved. It might be a good idea to contact the publisher to see if the book/course would be appropriate for homeschooling.

nccbuscc.com/catechism/update/Spring05.pdf
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Mike, this is very helpful, I don’t know why I didn’t think of looking there before! :clapping: (I tried the Austin Diocese website and couldn’t find anything helpful.)
Thanks and God bless,
maggiec
 
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maggiec:
Bro Rich,

My grandchildren live with me while their air force mom is gone. They attend mass with us every Sunday. They have learned to say blessing before every meal, even snacks. They have learned to say their prayers before bed. They pray part of the rosary with me. Jesus is a big part of their lives.
My problem is that I sometimes can’t find the right words for my little ones and so, what would be easy for most to explain is a little more difficult for me. That is why I wanted some help with age appropriate ideas.
God bless,
maggiec
ps: I have read the bible at least 3 times and much of it a little difficult for 6 and 8 year olds.
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A childrens Bible would help and let them do the reading on their level. The St. Josephs First Communion Catechism is great.
When I say parents I would also include those who act in place of the parents for whatever reason. There are also some good videos that can be use for children. I’ll try and get you some titles.
 
I am just going to cast another vote for the Faith and Life books together with the First Communion Catechism. We were overseas last year and while the kids were in Catholic school, they don’t do 1st Communion there until 4th grade. So I used the F&L book and workbook along with the First Communion Catechism at home. We got back to TX just a month before the parish kids made First Communion and the DRE was at first a little hesitant. But after the teacher “tested” him, she told me he was better prepared than most of the kids who had been in the program all year. 🙂

There is also a nice video you might want to look at: The Angel Force: The Mass. It is available from Catholic bookstores and from EWTN. It is the Mass as looked at from the viewpoint of a girl too young to receive the Eucharist yet. It is full of her longing and desire for Jesus as well as a nice reverent look at the Mass (Novus Ordo, by the way).

Good luck, these kids are sure lucky to have you as their grandma!!! 👍
 
Br. Rich SFO:
A childrens Bible would help and let them do the reading on their level. The St. Josephs First Communion Catechism is great.
When I say parents I would also include those who act in place of the parents for whatever reason. There are also some good videos that can be use for children. I’ll try and get you some titles.
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Thank you I would appreciate that.
maggiec
 
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kmktexas:
I am just going to cast another vote for the Faith and Life books together with the First Communion Catechism. We were overseas last year and while the kids were in Catholic school, they don’t do 1st Communion there until 4th grade. So I used the F&L book and workbook along with the First Communion Catechism at home. We got back to TX just a month before the parish kids made First Communion and the DRE was at first a little hesitant. But after the teacher “tested” him, she told me he was better prepared than most of the kids who had been in the program all year. 🙂

There is also a nice video you might want to look at: The Angel Force: The Mass. It is available from Catholic bookstores and from EWTN. It is the Mass as looked at from the viewpoint of a girl too young to receive the Eucharist yet. It is full of her longing and desire for Jesus as well as a nice reverent look at the Mass (Novus Ordo, by the way).

Good luck, these kids are sure lucky to have you as their grandma!!! 👍
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The video sounds fantastic! I will order it tomorrow.

We have had our granddaughters (twin girls 7 and the oldest girl 8) since December. We love having them and are thankful that God gave us this opportunity.
God bless, and thank you for your help,
maggiec
 
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