ALIVE-O Term 2
Lesson / What am I trying to do? / Why? / Song/Sound / Read/ Poem / Prayertime / DVD
1.My World in Winter / To provide opportunities for the children to explore and reflect on their experience of the world in winter. / So that the children will be more aware of the winter experience and will discover signs of God's care and providence in the world in winter. / Snowman /
  • The Snowman
Poem: Snowflakes / Response: Thank you God, we pray. / Powerpoint
2.Me in Winter / To help the children to become aware of and to reflect on their experience of themselves in winter. / So that they will be able to see in their experience of winter signs of God's love and care for them. / Winter Clothes /
  • Jamies's Blanket
/ Response: Thank you, God. / Powerpoint
3.We Celebrate St. Brigid / To introduce the children to the story of Saint Brigid. / To engage their imaginations to the extent that they will be inspired to follow the example of Brigid. / We Sing a Song to Brigid /
  • Saint Brigid and the Butter
  • Saint Brigid builds her Church
/ Response: Blessed be St. Brigid. /
4.Thank You God for Me / To foster in the children an awareness of the wonder of life in their own bodies. / So that they will have a sense of joy in themselves and give thanks to God for their being. / I Look in the Mirror /
  • The Runaway Nose
Poem: I have a Secret / Response: Thank you, God. /
Powerpoint
5.Celebrating Me / To help the children become more aware of the wonder of life in their own bodies. / So that they will be more aware of God's creative presence in their lives and give thanks. / Hurray, I am so Happy /
  • Whisper, Whisper, Whisper
Poem: Thank you, God / Response: Thank you God, we pray. /
6.Families Celebrate / To help the children become more aware of the times and reasons for celebration which are part of the life of a family. / So that they will begin to recognise the meaning and significance of moments of celebration in the family, a foundation for a future understanding of the sacraments. / The Friendly Game /
  • Annie Loves Surprises
Poems:Celebrations
or It's My Birthday Today / Response: Thank you God, we pray. /
Powerpoint
7.The Church: A Place to Celebrate / To introduce the children to the local church building. / So that they will be aware of the church as a special place, a place of prayer, a place of celebration. / Church /
  • Celebrating in Church
Poem: We have a church / Response: Thank you, God. / Powerpoint
8.My World in Spring / To help the children to become more aware of the new life that is present in the world of nature during the season of spring. / So that they will be aware of God's presence and action in the world in springtime. / Rise and Shine /
  • The Corner
  • Patrick the Dreamer
Poem: Springtime / Response: Thank you God, we pray. /
9.Me in Spring / To help the children to reflect on their experience of themselves in springtime. / So that they will be able to see mirrored in their own bodies the growth that is taking place in the world around them.
And so that they will see that growth as a sign of God's providence in their lives. / Garden in Spring /
  • Griselda Won't Wake Up
Poem: The Beauty of Spring / Response: We thank you, thank you, God, for spring. /
Powerpoint
10.Easter / To help the children become aware that Easter is a time to celebrate because Jesus Christ is risen and is with us. / So that they will experience the joy of Easter and link their experience with our Christian belief in the Resurrection. / Alleluia /
  • An Easter Surprise,
Luke 24: 1-10
Poem: Easter Day / Response: Thank you, God, for Easter. / Powerpoint