Lent: February 22 and 26

Level I (3-6 years)
Presentations:
- The Parable of the Mustard Seed continued
- For Lent we added the works of the "Empty Tomb" and "The Cenacle" (which means Last Supper).  Returning students are working with these and new students will be given the presentations throughout the season.
-Parable of the Found Sheep and Psalm 23

We introduced the children to the lenten season with a short prayer service and discussion of the color purple.  They should all know that purple is a symbol for "preparation" and that we're preparing for Easter.  During Lent we also start a few new works, including the Last Supper, the Empty Tomb, the Parable of the Found Sheep, and the Geography of Jerusalem.  These all help the children understand the story of the Passion.

Level II (7-9 years)
Presentations:
- The Parables of the Lost Coin, Forgiving Father (Prodigal Son), Found Sheep, and Good Shepherd
-A presentation about the Eucharistic presence of Christ that stems from the Good Shepherd parable
- More detailed geography and stories about the passion narratives

Notes: On Ash Wednesday Level II had a prayer service and received ashes.  Reception of ashes does not require a priest, so with our smaller staff of priests and with encouragement from Fr. Pat we had the catechists distribute ashes.

Level III (10-12 years)
Presentations:
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Notes: Updates coming this Wednesday!