Caring for the elderly K-6 and Domestic Church

Elderly people, including grandparents are often forgotten Pope Francis calls a “throwaway culture.”  It is important for families to support the elderly of society which also helps us live better lives.

 

Opening Prayer

Hail Mary, full of grace

the Lord is with you.

Blessed are you among women &

blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners, now

and at the hour of our death.

Amen

 

 

 

 

 

Catechesis Video

Catechesis Reflection Questions

Grades k-6

  1. What lessons can we find from the bible that encourages us to care for the elderly?
  2. How should we treat people who are older than us? People who are sick?
  3. What ways can you show people who are older than you love?

Domestic Church

  1. What lessons can we find from the bible that encourages us to care for the elderly?
  2. How should we treat people who are older than us? People who are sick?
  3. What ways can you show people who are older than you love?

Witness Video –

Witness Video Questions

Grades K-6

  1. Pope Francis is 81 years old and is responsible for the care of the people of the Catholic Church, over 1 billion people! What can we learn from Pope Francis about old age?
  2. Think about being 81 years old; what would you like to be doing?
  3. How do you think elderly feel when they have visitors and get to spend time with others?
  4. Why is it important for us to see those older than us as a gift, with something to offer us, like Pope Francis?

Domestic Church

  1. Pope Francis is 81 years old and is responsible for the care of the people of the Catholic Church, over 1 billion people! What can we learn from Pope Francis about old age?
  2. Think about being 81 years old; what would you like to be doing?
  3. How do you think elderly feel when they have visitors and get to spend time with others?
  4. Why is it important for us to see those older than us as a gift, with something to offer us, like Pope Francis?

Action Steps

Grades k-6

  1. If you have grandparents or great aunts and uncles, make a plan to visit them.
  2. Make cards for your grandparents or for elderly people in nursing homes.

Domestic Church

  1. Participate as a family with visiting the elderly of your parish.
  2. “adopt” a grandparent who is a member of your parish or community.
  3. As a family, talk about why it is important to care for the elderly and how visiting our loved ones not only makes their days brighter but also teaches us valuable lessons.

Closing Prayer

 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning,

is now, and will be forever.

Amen.

 

For those leading the session

From the Iowa Dept. on Aging:

“Report Elder Abuse

In the case of an emergency or life-threatening situation, call 911

For Individuals Living in the Community

For Individuals Living in a Long-Term Care Facility or Assisted Living Program