How Do Second Graders Learn?

Second graders understand cause and effect, so we begin to teach them about God’s rules as guidelines for how we are to live. They are beginning to understand how their actions effect those around them, and how there are consequences for behaviors. They learn best hands-on with clear explanations and steps. While second graders may not fully grasp the idea of real presence, they do know there is a difference between bread and wine and the Eucharist. 

What Do Second Graders Learn?

Our second graders will continue to grow on what is taught in grade one, particularly about making good choices and bad choices. They will have the opportunity to attend Reconciliation in the spring and will celebrate their First Communion in May (as long as they have had two consecutive years of Faith Formation). They also learn more about Moses through their Little Moses Lessons, and they will begin to learn the parts of the Mass as they prepare for the reception of Holy Communion. Our Sacrament Preparation is done primarily at home with several family opportunities including Reconciliation, Bread Breaking Celebrations, and Retreats at the Parish.

First Holy Communion

What an exciting milestone in the life of your child!

We are delighted that you have chosen our parish to help your child on his or her journey.

Please note:

Per Diocesan requirements, two consecutive years of RE are the expectation. If your child did not attend religious education class last year, he or she will be placed in his or her grade level this year and receive First Holy Communion in the following year. 

Contact the RE office if you have any questions.

Grade Level Information

We use the "Alive in Christ" series for Second Grade, along with the "Blessed First Communion" books.

When we meet, the children should have already read the chapter for the week and finished any work in the chapter so they can ask questions about the lesson. The more prepared the children are, the better they can grasp the material being taught in the classroom.

We also encourage families to read the Gospel for the corresponding Sunday. The reading can be found in the "Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families" book that is handed out during the Parent Meetings at the beginning of the year.

Your Children should know the prayers from Pre-school through first grade and learn: 

Dialogue before reception of Holy Communion:

 "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed."

The Jesus Prayer

The Act of Contrition (for Reconciliation)

(Found on page 327 of their AIC books)

First Communion Parent's Meeting

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
7:00 PM in Church (Parents Only)

The Good Shepherd Reconciliation Retreat

Saturday, January 30, 2027

10:30am-12:45pm

(This retreat is for parents and children in

grades 2-3 who will be receiving FHC in May)

Reconciliation

Tuesday, February 2 at 6:30pm or

Monday, February 8 at 6:30 PM

Celebrate Eucharist-Parent/Child
1st Communion Retreat:

Saturday, March 20, 2027

10:30am-12:45pm

Bread Breaking Celebration

TBD-Sometime ater Easter this year

First Communion Mass

Saturday, May 15, 2027- 11:00 AM

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