Second Grade Religion
The Publisher of our Religion textbook has a website for Students, Families and Teachers
Pflaum Site for Families
Sample Games for Second Graders to play for Sacramental Preparation
Stories, Games and Activities from the Official Website of My Friend, a magazine for children (no longer published - website still active)
Holy Days
Wikipedia is an online Encyclopedia - adult reading level


Sacramental Preparation
St. Thomas School Children are considered a part of the parish;
these dates CAN be changed by the Faith Formation Office
* January 6, 7, 8: Grade 2 Reconciliation Parent Meetings in the Chapel 4:40-5:30 (Parents pick any one day to come) - This is the time details will be discussed and a video will be shown.
* Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 The Sacrament of Reconciliation for St Thomas School, 8:30am in Church - Children come to school at the regular time and meet parents in church
* Mar 17, 18, 19: Grade 2 First Eucharist Parent Meeting in the Chapel 4:40-5:30pm (Parents can pick any day to come) - Important details will be discussed and a video shown (March 16: 7:00 - 8:00 pm also available)
* Late March: Bread Making during the school day
* Wednesday, April 1: Father Daley will meet with Second Parents (not children) from 4:30 - 5:30 in the church about the sacrament of Eucharist. (Not just FIRST Eucharist, but Eucharist)
* April 21: First Eucharist Practice in Church 4:30-5:30pm - Student and at least one adult need to attend - Very important: This is the only time that all children are in the church at the same time
* Sunday, April 26: First Eucharist for St Thomas School + one Faith Formation class 8:45 am Mass.
* Monday, April 27: School Liturgy at 8:30 - Second Graders will be lectors and bring up the gifts
* Monday, May 4: May Crowning - 7:00 PM at St. Thomas Church - Second Graders wear First Eucharist clothes. 2nd and 8th Graders lead the Rosary
Reconciliation
Jesus My Friend - Jesus forgave Peter
First Eucharist
Updated 2009 Procedures will be handed out at the March 2009 meetings; not available online right now.
Procedures for First Eucharist -Spring 2008 - See October notes above.
Story: Nothing can ruin the special day of First Communion
Mess-Up Mike