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Sunday
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Green
Monday
Green/White
Use the word “ENTRUST(ED)”often during your classes this week, reminding children they will hear it on Sunday!
Point out the GREEN symbol for Ordinary Time which will be used each week to show when we are in that special season. You will find this symbol on page 3 of the Primary Student Plan- ners. Look at the Church Year diagram on pages 14-15. Show students that the color green is used during much of the year.
Monday
Take a “tour” through the student books.
Point out some of the supplementary pages that children will want to use all year.
Point out the special word in BOLD typeface. It is the special Word of the Week.
Look at the Word for this Week:ENTRUSTED. Even if students’ reading skills are limited, help
them sound out the word. What does it mean?
Read the definition of the word in the Monday box or use your own words.
Write the Gospel passage on the board or the optional Wall Chart. Read the passage, point- ing to each word. Have the children point to the words in their own planners as you read.
Tuesday
The first line in Sunday’s Gospel tells us not to be afraid because God, Our Father, wants to give us the whole kingdom. In the last line we learn that because God has given us all we need, we have been entrusted with a big responsibility.•
AskforexamplesofthemanygiftsGodhasgiventhemandthedifferentwaystheyfeelGod’s love. How does God take care of all our needs.
Discuss the ways they will be able to help others by sharing the gifts God has given them.
Wednesday
Gather in your Prayer Place. If this is the first time using this space, discuss what it is and what your class will be using it for during the school year.
What are some things the class would like to learn this year, especially about Jesus and faith?
Share some of your own thoughts/goals for the year. Don’t forget to tell students you look forward to learning things from them, too. Yes, just because you are a teacher doesn’t mean you do not look for and learn new things.
Stresstheimportanceoflistening—childrenneedtolistentoyouandyoupromisetolisten to them, too. And most important, all of you will learn to listen to Jesus.
Let them make up their own prayers, possibly sharing them with the class. Ask parents and other family members to help their children make up a prayer at home to share with the class.
Say a prayer together.
Thursday
Do students remember a time when they gave someone a gift and the person did not say “thank you”? How does it feel when our good deeds go unappreciated?
When we go out of our way to make someone feel good, it is nice to hear that person ap- preciates our efforts. When we receive a gift from Jesus, it is important to thank him, too.
Friday
Talk about the question given in the Family Connection and encourage students to ask their
families over the weekend. Ask your students to think about the kinds of challenges they anticipate this year.
Discusssomeofthesenewchallenges.Howdotheyfeelaboutthem?Whichonesareex- citing? Which seem a little scary? Why are they scary? Tell them about a few fun things you plan on doing with them during the year.
August 2019
Primary Supplement
 The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Civic Holiday (CAN)
What’s the Word?
Jesus entrusts you with many gifts. He wants you to take care of all of them.
Tuesday White The Transfiguration of the Lord
My Thoughts
My favorite gift from Jesus is ... I love this gift because ...
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  Wednesday Green/Red/White
St. Sixtus II and Companions; St. Cajetan
I Pray
Dear Jesus, during this new school year, please help me discover the many treasures you have entrusted to me.
 Thursday
St. Dominic
Faith Facts
White
On Tuesday of this week we celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration when Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus on the mountain.
In Jesus’ Name
Say “thank you” to God for the special treasures he has entrusted to you.
 Friday
Green/Red St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
 10 Saturday Red
St. Lawrence
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*During your first parent meeting, take parents on a tour of the book and explain how you will use the exercises, etc. each week and what they can do at home to help you and their families prepare for the next week’s Gospel.
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