Lesson Plan Worksheet for One Session,

Class Step in Ecclesial Method

Time

Catechist Name________________________

Grade Level_____ Date of Class___________

Textbook Title__________________________

Chapter/Pages used_____________________

I. Preparation

B. (days beforehand) preparation for lesson

􀂉 allow yourself time

􀂉 pray

􀂉 Who are you teaching?_________________________________________________

􀂉 What are the one or two main points you want to convey?

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􀂉 read pertinent Scriptures and CCC (fill in references)

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􀂉 rite proclamation statement, key words/prayer, Jesus connection, liturgical connection

(fill in step II below)

􀂉 think of sacred space and opening prayer

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􀂉 complete steps III, IV, V

􀂉 supplies needed

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D. (the beginning of class) preparation of class: task is to prepare students to hear God’s Word

􀂉 What will be the opening prayer? (saint, memorized, spontaneous, reading, song, etc)

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􀂉 Just is case, what other leads will you use so that students are able to focus, leave

their troubles, etc.?____________________________________________________

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II. Proclamation: (concise proclamation of God=s Word, the truth to be taught)

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key words:______________________________________________________

key prayer:______________________________________________________

connection to Jesus:_______________________________________________

connection to current liturgical season/saint feast day:_____________________

Catechist Name________________________

Grade Level_____ Date of Class___________

Textbook Title__________________________

Chapter/Pages used_____________________

_____ III. Explanation: (review; employ various methods to explain proclamation)

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􀂉 What is the connection with Jesus and His Plan?

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􀂉 What is the connection to the current time in the liturgical year?

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