We are already in the month of May. Children are no longer in schools but learning and education certainly do not stop there.
I would like to share the learning modules I made for the Flores de Mayo Summer Catechesis. This module is designed to help the young catechists teach the children about the doctrines, morale and values of the Catholic Faith. It includes learning objectives that serves as a learning goal, suggested activities that motivate and engage the learners, catechesis proper which is explained clearly and simply for the children, assessment questions to check students’ learning, application task that enables the children learn authentically and homeworks which challenges the children to learn further.
If in case you missed the previous module, here it is:
1. The Rationale of Flores De Mayo
Module 2: Knowing Mary, the Mother of God!
Learning Objectives:
- to know Mary, the mother of God.
- to honor and emulate Mary through her values.
- to be like Mary
Opening Prayer
Suggested Activity
Beginner and Intemediate (Grade 1-6). Ask the following questions to the children. And let them share their answers with a group about 4-5 members.
- What is the name of your mother?
- What are the good things that she has done to you?
Say: Our mothers have done so many good things to us. One of the greatest sacrifices they have done is giving birth to us. Here is a sample of a good song that tells us how our mothers love us. Let us stand and acknowledge this unconditional love from our mothers!
Say: Indeed our mothers love us so much. They cook for us, play with us and read us stories. Just like us, Jesus has a very good mother and she is called as Mary,
Catechesis Proper
Brief History of Mary
- The parents of Mary: St. Anne and St. Joaquin
- St. Anne gave birth to Mary despite old age and being a barren woman.
- St. Anne carried in her womb Mary and it is called the Immaculate Conception, celebrated every 8th of December.
- The Nativity of Mary is celebrated every 8th of September.
Life of Mary
- Annunciation. The angel Gabriel told Mary that she was chosen by God to be the mother of the saviour!
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- Visitation. Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, who was also pregnant, to help her in here household chores.
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- Birth of Jesus Mary gave birth to Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem. It is celebrated on the 25th of December.
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- Finding at the Temple Mary never stopped looking for Jesus who was lost and found in the temple.
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- Wedding at Cana Mary told Jesus in the Wedding at Cana that no wine will be served to the guests.
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- Crucifixion of Jesus. Mary never left Jesus even up to His crucifixion and death on the cross.
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- Pentecost Mary was among the disciples who were descended by the Holy Spirit to find courage in their hearts.
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- Assumption Mary’s body and soul assumed to heaven.
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Virtues of Mary
- Obedience. Mary was very obedient to God when she said YES to be the mother of God.
- Charity. Mary is charitable when she visited Elizabeth her cousins who happens to be pregnant also.
- Humility Mary was humble. She didin’t complain when she give birth to Jesus in a manger.
- Care Mary never stopped looking for Jesus when he was lost in the temple.
- Faithfulness Mary was very faithful to God that he will make the water into wine.
- Piety. Mary always prays to God.
Assessment of Learning
| Questions | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who were the parents of Mary? | St.Anne & St. Joaquin |
| When is the Immaculate Conception celebrated? | 8th of December |
| When is the Nativity of Mary celebrated | 8th of September |
| What is the name of Angel who announced to Mary that she will be the mother of God? | Angel Gabriel |
| When is the Giving Birth of Mary to Jesus celebrated? | 25th of December |
| What is the name of Mary’s counsin that she visited? | St. Elizabeth |
| Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus? | at the temple |
| What miracle happened in the wedding at Cana? | Water into Wine |
| What are the virtues of Mary? | Obedience, Humility, Charity, Piety, Faithfulness, Care |
Application of Learning
Group the students into 6. Then read the instructions for the role play. The group has to present their roleplay.
Say: Now we will see if the children are listening to the discussion. We will be doing a role play: Every group is assigned of a situation that they need to act out. They should depict also the virtues of Mary in their role play.
- Situation 1: You friend has a new cellphone and yours is old and outdated.
- Situation 2: You found a streert children crying.
- Situation 3; You fiind your Examinatios to be very hard.
Situation 4: It is very late in the evening, but your sister is not at home
Situation 5: Your mothers requested you to do the household chores.
Homework:
- Clean the house
- Massage you Parents
- Be prayerful always,
Love and respect, @christianyocte
