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Communion Through Community is an online platform where primary teachers can engage virtually with their students through numerous activities. These engaging exercises for students are free, and downloadable.

This resource has been designed to support the learning about the Sacrament of First Holy Communion which is introduced in the Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ religion program.

Communion Through Community also makes implicit connections to the Religious Education Policy Document, and Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.

Teachers should be aware that this resource is supplementary and not mandatory. However, if you are assisting in the sacramental preparation of your students, it may be helpful to use many of the activities that are offered.

This resource is encouraged to be used within the classroom but allows for learning through the local parish as well.

By visiting this website, teachers will be able to explore the numerous activities that have been designed to enable the learner to be creative, communicate, and think critically. With the use of technology, schools are able to collaborate with one another; meeting online throughout the school year. A tentative virtual schedule is also provided.

This resource has the flexibility to be used in a single classroom setting or shared among several classes in the same school. One of the most exciting features of this program is that it is offered entirely in both English and French.

Explore the tabs, and enjoy the wonderful journey as your students prepare for their First Holy Communion.

Features of communion through community

As students participate in Communion through Community, Curriculum Connections provides teachers with Overall and Specific Expectations to address throughout the academic year. As the students journey towards the sacrament of Communion, they will learn about the Beatitudes and Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Through technology, teachers are encouraged to use various methods of connecting and discussing some of the videos, scripture, and activities online. FaceTime and Google Hangouts are popular choices for classes to connect with one another, and learn more about, scripture, the sacrament, and their school communities.

Several scriptural references are provided that will allow for meaningful classroom discussions. Through the use of relevant scriptural readings, teachers will guide their students’ learning throughout their preparation for the sacrament of Communion.

A number of different prayers are provided to use with your students.These can be used before any activity, or when communicating with a group of students from another school.

Welcome to The Theatre! This section of Communion through Community takes teachers and students on a virtual journey exploring a number of student friendly videos that explain the sacrament of the Eucharist, the Beatitudes and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Discussion Questions are provided to allow for reflective learning.

Provided here are many different cross-curricular activities, with a focus on differentiated instruction, 21st century learning and the Eucharist. These activities, allow children to work both collaboratively, and individually.

Engage in all of the activities in French! A great way for classroom teachers to infuse sacramental preparation in a different language.