Interactive Guide Grade 2

31 Preparing to Receive Jesus: A Hands-On Religion Resource (Packet: Sample Activities)

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That Red Silk Frock—A Choice to Make

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Who tempts us with thoughts of having our own way?

Habit of disobedience

Mass Book Project Image Options for Pages 10-11 See instructions in the Book, page 49.

Envy

Complaining

Considering the choice

Theft

Sin

“Silencing” the voice of conscience

Guilt

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My Rocket of Love

I join my offering to Yours.

51 Lesson 13 Rockets are much too dangerous to play with, and only experienced scientists shouldexperimentwith rockets.However, it isquite safe todream.So just suppose that you and your friends did build a rocket. You packed it full of fuel and set it on its launching pad. At a safe distance you pressed the button that fired the rocket. Into the air it rose, higher and higher until it was out of sight.

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Gifts of Love See instructions in theBook, pages 55-57.

Right-Away Obedience

I am all Yours and all that I have I give to You.

Lord and my God!

Consecration

Sharing

Honesty

I join my “Amen” with Mary’s.

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