Classroom Reflection Centre 10 Month Bi-weekly Plan

Name: Lauren Parks Location of Centre: Front centre of classroom

Month

Event

Theme from:
Catholic Virtues Catholic Social Teaching OCSGE

Bible: Scripture Story

Philippians 2:29 Matthew 25:31-46 2 Timothy 1:7

Artefacts:
Objects, Pictures, Symbols, Metaphors, Colours, Candle
Green, candle, picture of my family, class picture, poem on family Green, Terry Fox picture, Bible, candle, biography on Terry, Relay for Life brochure Green, Picture of Jesus, pine cones, leaves, stuffed animal turkey, bible Green, Bible, candle, Beatitudes, cross, local paper obituary, All-Saints Prayer, flowers Green, Canadian flag, poppies, pictures of soldiers, framed poem Flanders Field, bible, candle Purple, bible, candles, picture of a dove, peace symbol, picture of a calm lake, flowers

Poem, Story, Prayer or Story

Letter to the Hebrews (13:2) Prayer for Our Family I Believe I Can Fly R. Kelly Serenity Prayer Luke 8:40-48

A Formation Activity

September

Welcome: New School Year Terry Fox

Hospitality We are caring family members Courage God helps us face our fears We are discerning believers Gratitude/Diligence Rights and Responsibilities: We are discerning believers Kindness - Dignity of the Human Person Remembering those who have died Peace We are Effective Communicators: We have a voice Peacemaking We are Promoters of Peace

September

As a class, create a poster that will be put up in the classroom with the characteristics of a caring classmate. Students will get involved with different fundraiser activities to raise money for cancer research (bake sale, bracelet sale, car wash) Find scripture passages where Jesus reaches out to the carious groups in society. As global citizens, how do we celebrate others uniqueness and show gratitude? As a class, have a Celebration of Life for all of our family members/friends/members of church that have passed away in the past year. Write letters to Canadian soldiers. Participate in Remembrance Day ceremony. Have students collect pictures that have a calming, peaceful effect on them. Paste a few of them on their journals to help calm you down when feeling not feeling at ease.

October

Thanksgiving

Romans 1:8 Colossians 3:15-20

October

All Saints Day

Matthew 5: 1-12

I Will Remember You Sarah McLachlan All-Saints Prayer In Flanders Field Poem and Song Last Post Justice and Peace Prayer Let There Be Peace On Earth Jill Jackson Miller

November

Remembrance Day

Matthew 5:9 John 13:27

November

Peace On Earth

Luke 6:27

December

Advent

Charity Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Patience Jesus is Coming

Psalm 122 Mark 4:18 Acts 20:35 Isaiah 35 Luke 3:10-16, 18

December

Advent

January

Epiphany

Solidarity: We are Reflective, Creative and Holistic Thinkers Community/Charity We are Team Players Love Community of the Common Good: We are loving members of community Hope - A Discerning Believer: Celebrate Gods presence through sacrament and prayer Self-Directed, Lifelong Learner: We Demonstrate Godgiven potential Hope Responsibility for the Future

Isaiah 40:29 Isaiah 41:10 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Acts 2: 44-45 1 Corinthians 13:1 1 John 4:8 1 Corinthians 13:48a

Purple, Bible, candle, nativity scene, cross, wreath, angel decoration, flowers Purple, pink, Bible, candle, nativity scene, cross, wreath, small Christmas tree, flowers Yellow, candles, Bible, cross, feast of food, Epiphany story Green, candle, bible, scarves, photo of Jesus Green, Picture of Saint Valentine, hearts, V-Day cards, bible, candle, brochure from LArche and retirement homes Purple, palms, bible, photo of Jesus, ashes, candles, cross Purple, Bible, cross, picture of Jesus, flowers Red, Bible, candles, cross, picture of Jesus resurrected, stuffed animal bunny, flowers Yellow, Globe, recycle symbol, painting of trees, candle, picture of a lake Yellow, recycle

Romans 13: 11-14 Holy is His Name Lynn Geyer Matthew 11: 2-11 O Come O Come Emmanuel Prayer for Global Solidarity Living for your Glory Tim Hughes We Are The World Community Service Prayer A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Love 1 John 4:16

As a class, participate in a local Soup Kitchen held at church. Write Christmas cards for retirement homes in your community. Student-lead Christmas concert. Christmas play of the birth of Jesus.

Re-enact the Feast of Epiphany Create a skit that tells story

January

Community Service

Students will make scarves for the local homeless shelter. Write Valentines Day cards for members of the community (retirement homes, LArche, volunteer workers)

February

St. Valentines Day

February

Ash Wednesday Lent

Psalm 103 Matthew 6:1-6, 1621 Psalm 102: 1-4, 68, 13-15 Luke 13:1-9 Luke 24: 1-12 Mark 16

Psalm 51 Hymn: Ashes

As a class, decide on what things we will give up for Lent. Participate in Ash Wednesday service. Plant seeds. Talk about what seeds need to make them grow. Ask students to take home seeds and keep a diary of the growth of the plant. Student-lead Easter Mass Students will put together a production of parts of Jesus Christ Superstar Earth Day Celebration lead by students

March

Lent

The Lords Prayer

March

Easter

Easter Prayer Were you there?

April

Earth Day

Justice Promotion of Peace: We are responsible citizens Justice: Act Justly,

Amos 5:14-15 Isaiah 58:6-7 Genesis 2: 1-4 Micah 6:8

Psalm 65 Prayer for the Trees We Are Called

April

School

Devote one day a week for a

Improvement May Mary Mothers Day Rights of Workers

Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly with Our Lord - Responsibilities Honour A Caring Family Member Compassion A Collaborative Contributor: Rights of Workers Faithfulness A Discerning Believer A Responsible Citizen

Luke 1:39-42

symbol, globe, picture and quote of Ghandi, Yellow, flowers, statue of Mary, Hail Mary, Rosary, Yellow, Bible, candle, collage of workers, Picture of St. Joseph Green, class photo, bible, cross, journal, candle Green, class photo, bible, cross, candle

Garbage-Free lunch Have a School Yard Clean-Up Hail Mary On This Day, O Beautiful Mother Lambilotte Prayer to St. Joseph Make Mothers Day cards Create Mary May baskets Create a compassion collage. Gather pictures of people, places, and things for which you feel compassion Students will reflect on their school year and write a journal entry on what they hope to do this summer. Students will lead school in a farewell mass.

May

Matthew 9:36 Colossians 3:12 Psalm 36:5 2 Corinthians 1:20 Psalm 118 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-2

June June

School Year Reflection Farewell: End of School Year

Affirmation of Faith Ephesians 3 Lets Go Forth, Make A Difference