Grade 2 Lesson 15 Draft
Learning Outcomes
- G2.LO48 - Recognize that parents, teachers, and church leaders are resources for help during difficult times.
Talmido Resources
- Vocabulary
- "Stress" is when something makes you feel worried, scared, or nervous. It's like having a lot of uncomfortable feelings inside you because of something that's happening or something you have to do.
- "Prayer" means talking to God. It is a special way to communicate with Him. We can use prayer to thank Him for all the good things in our lives and also to ask for His help and guidance when we need it.
- "Meditation" is when we sit quietly and think about God or something peaceful. It helps us feel calm and relaxed and we can direct our thoughts and awareness to God to help us.
- Supporting
- What do we learn from Samuel and Eli?
- what are the tools that the Church gives us to take care of our minds and spirits and deal with those situations?
- Activity
- Go over the account of the battle between the Israelites and the Amalekites (Exodus 17:8-16), where Aaron and Hur helped Moses hold up his staff to insure Israel’s victory. Discuss how this story relates to seeking help from friends and family during difficult times. God helps us through the people in our lives.
- Practice chanting “Kurielaison” or “Lord, have mercy” 40 times
- Memorize The Jesus Prayer (“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me, a sinner”).
- Share the story of St. Anthony the Great-a story on the prayer rope and seeking help to deal with stress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ymfkdfZ64A
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