"Memory Work is spoken to the teacher and due each week on Wednesday and Friday.  It is graded with a +, /, or - depending on how fluently and accurately it is said.  Most of the time Memory Work comes from Luther's Small Catechism.  Once a month the children learn a stanza or two of the Hymn of the Month.  Other times the children recite Scripture.

Memory Work is very important.  It's important primarily because it "hides God's Word in our hearts".  It's also great training for learning good study skills. Also I give very little homework in second grade so my expectation is that it be done well and on time.

MEMORY WORK FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 12th:

Due on Wednesday, April 14th:

Alleluia!  Jesus is risen!  Trumpets resounding a glorious light!  Splendor, the Lamb.  Heaven forever!  Oh, what a miracle God has in sight!

Due on Friday, April 16th:

Sing to the Lord, bless His name; tell of His salvation from day to day.  Psalm 96:2

FAITH CLASS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 12th:

Monday:  One in Christ:  Jesus Heals a Blind Man

(Luke 18:35-43)    God shows His love for us by giving us a sign of Jesus' power and love, which brings health and salvation to all who believe.

Activity:  "Jesus, Have Mercy on Me Too"

Tuesday:  One in Christ:  Jesus Heals a Blind Man

(Luke 18:35-43)    After a review of the story the children will do an activity:  "Helping the Blind to See"

Wednesday:  "On the Road to Emmaus" 

(Luke 24:13-35)   The students will read and discuss this post-Resurrection narrative and then illustrate it on art paper, with an art lesson on distance perspective.

Thursday:  One in Christ:  Unit 6 Assessment

After some review of the stories in Unit 6 we'll see how well the second graders can recall these Bible narratives.

Friday:  One in Christ:  The Miraculous Catch of Fish  (Luke 5:1-11)    God shows His love for us by reminding us of His great power, which equips us in serving others in His name.

Activity:  Tell What God Has Done