1. Alive-O 4 TERM 2 LESSON 1 A NEW BEGINNING

2. Christmas is over During this week Read the story “Returning” p185 Tr Manual Listen to the song “God is with us now” p187 Tr Manual Read the poem “Half Wise” p 180 Tr Manual

3. Day 1 Prayertime “God is with us” p179 - Tr Manual Begin with the Sign of the Cross Response of Children: “God is with us” p.187 Say Our Father with movement

4. Day 2 Prayertime p181- Imagine Jesus Meditation on Mary and Joseph as they prepare to leave Bethlehem Glory be to the Father Sign of the Cross

5. Day 3 Prayertime Day 3 p.182 “Searching for a New Leader” Searching for a new leader Response “Jesus Son of God we love you” Recite Our Father with actions

6. Day 4 Prayertime Day 4 p 183 “Jesus is with us this New Year” As we say Our Father we remember this is the prayer Jesus taught the apostles to help them live like Him Introduction to Our Father (as at Mass) Recite Our Father with actions

7. Day 5 Prayer time –Bible Procession Ritual p.184 You will need a Bible Children learn the following response for introduction to Gospel Reader: The Lord be with you All: And with your spirit Reader: And p185 the Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ Sign of the Cross