Session 2: A Family Discussion About Baptism

Dear Parents:

  

At the end of this page you will find an assessment link. Please help your child reflect on the lesson and submit it. The first video is a talk by Bishop Robert Barron about Baptism, a clip from a longer movie on the Sacraments. You can certainly begin by watching the short clip with your children, but it is meant to help you speak about the Sacraments with your child. 

 

As you prepare to read the Gospel with your child, help him/her get into a contemplative mindset. This is possible - even for children!

Say: As I read the Gospel, let's step inside The Bible in our thoughts. I want you to imagine you are there at the river, watching Jesus be baptized. What might you see, hear, feel or smell?

With your children, read the following from The Bible: 

Matthew: 3:13-17 "Jesus is Baptized"

Say: Now let's talk about the story. What was it like to imagine you were there the moment Jesus was baptized? What would you say to Jesus if you were there? What do you wonder about this story? 

Below is a video depicting Jesus' Baptism geared toward children. Watch it together.

Just like Jesus, all Catholics celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism. Let's learn more about it from the video below:

Optional craft for Home Study Students.

Baptism of the Lord Craft- (from www.catholicteacher.com)

Supplies Needed- (Parental supervision is advised during craft-making.)

White paper plate

On the plate write: “The Baptism of the Lord” and “This is my beloved Son, with Him I am well-pleased.” Matthew 3:17

Watercolor paints

Small dish of water

Paintbrush

Black marker

Crayons

Glue stick

Hole punch

Scissors

Yarn

The printable picture is only available in the Level 1 Google Classroom, attached to this lesson. If you are not in Google Classroom, please email the Director for a copy of the printable.

To Assemble:

Cut out around the square and color in with crayons. Use a white crayon for the dove and the clothes, so the paint will resist it. Next, paint around the items that are colored. Glue the picture to the middle of the paper plate.

 

SHARE YOUR CRAFT!

If you choose to complete this project, submit a picture of your finished craft to Level 1 Google Classroom. Please include your full name with your submission and it will be posted here!

Now discuss what your learned as a family and share it with OLS Faith Formation.

EXIT TICKET

Please discuss the following questions with your child and help him/her to submit answers to Mrs. Christie at OLS Faith Formation, Click for questions here.