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St. Mary's At-Home Guide - January 6 (Ch 15-16) - Grade 3 Lesson 15 The Child Is Born Lesson Focus | Thousands of years after had promised and Eve a Savior, He finally sent one: Himself. The Second Person of the Blessed Trinity became man, coming into the world as a tiny baby, born of the Virgin Mary. The carpenter Joseph was His foster father. was born into poverty, in a stable. The first people to learn about Him were shepherds. Later three wise men journeyed from afar to worship Him. 1 | begin  Pray the Glory Be with your child.  Show your child your family’s set. Ask him to tell you who all the figures are and why they are there. Explain that you display the set every year at to remind everyone in your family why you celebrate Christmas.  Read Isaiah 7:14 aloud. 2 | summarize Summarize this week’s lesson for your child: Example: After many years of waiting, the words of the prophet Isaiah came true. Jesus, the Savior whom God had promised to Adam and Eve, was born of the Virgin Mary in . 3 | review Review this week’s lesson by asking your child the following questions: References 1. Who told Mary she would be the Mother of Jesus? (The .)  Student Textbook: 2. What is the ? (God’s special gift to Mary of being free Chapter 15, pp. 73–77 from Original Sin from the moment she was conceived in her mother’s womb.)  Sacred Scripture: 3. Was Jesus’ true father? (No, he was Mary’s husband and Is 7:14; 11:1–3; Jesus’ foster father.) Mt 1:18—2:12; Lk 4. Where was Jesus born? (In a stable in Bethlehem.) 1:26—2:40 5. Why was Jesus born into poverty? (Because He wished to be poor so He could  Catechism of the teach us to be humble and not try to find our happiness in money and the pleasures Catholic Church: of the world.) 62–64, 148–49, 6. Who came to visit Jesus after He was born? (First the shepherds, then the 422–530 wise men.)

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4 | apply Help your child apply this week’s lesson by asking the following questions: 1. The shepherds and the wise men were excited to welcome Jesus into the world. How can you show Jesus that you are excited to welcome Him into your heart this Christmas? 2. Jesus was very humble. Even though He was God, He chose to be born as a poor baby. How can you imitate Jesus’ humility at school or here at home? 3. Jesus showed His love for the poor by being born into poverty. What are some ways you can show your love for the poor? 5 | conclude  With your child, pray the Our Father. Glory to God in the highest, and on 6 | follow up earth peace among During the week, do at least one of the following activities with your child: men with whom he is 1. Memorize :14. 2. Make or buy an calendar to help your family count down the pleased! remaining days until Christmas. Every evening, when you mark off the ­—Luke 2:14 day, say one Hail Mary. 3. Help your child go through his toys and select those that he no longer plays with. Fill a box with these toys to give to the poor. Take your child with you to drop the toys off at a second-hand store or shelter. notes

G3—15 | 165 Lesson 16 Jesus Grows in Age and Wisdom Lesson Focus | The first thirty years of Jesus’ life are called His “hidden life.” During that time, He lived the ordinary life of a Jewish boy of His time. He played, studied, and helped out at home. When He grew older, He worked with His foster father, Joseph, as a carpenter. When He turned thirty, however, He left His home in Nazareth and began doing the work of His Father in Heaven— carrying out God’s plan of salvation. 1 | begin  Pray the Glory Be with your child.  Show your child a picture of the . Explain that when Jesus was a little boy, He grew up in a family much like yours. Ask him to name some activities that your family does that Jesus, Mary, and Joseph might have done (e.g., chores, praying, playing, etc.).  Read Luke 2:41–52 aloud. 2 | summarize Summarize this week’s lesson for your child: Example: For thirty years, Jesus lived a life that was much like that of any person of His time. When He was little, His life was even a lot like yours. We can learn a great deal about how to live our own lives from how Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived theirs. 3 | review Review this week’s lesson by asking your child the following questions: 1. When Jesus was young, who knew that He was the Son of God? (Only References Mary and Joseph.)  Student Textbook: 2. Where did Jesus and His family live? (In Nazareth.) Chapter 16, pp. 78–81 3. What work did Jesus do with His foster father, Joseph? (Carpentry  Sacred Scripture: work.) Lk 2:21—3:22; 4:1 4. How old was Jesus when He began His public life? (Thirty.)  Catechism of the 5. Who baptized Jesus? (.) Catholic Church: 6. What special event happened at Jesus’ ? (The came 441–45, 456–70, down upon Him in the form of a dove, and God the Father spoke saying, “This is 531–37, 683–701, My beloved Son. . .” ) 727–30

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4 | apply Help your child apply this week’s lesson by asking the following questions: 1. Jesus always worked hard in helping His parents. How do you help your family? 2. Even though Jesus was God, He still obeyed His parents. Do you ever have a hard time being obedient? With what? How do you think Jesus can help you to be more obedient? 3. When Jesus grew up, He began doing the work God had for Him, telling people about God’s plan for salvation. When you grow up, how do you want to help people know about Jesus and God’s plan? How can you start preparing for that work now?

5 | conclude And the Holy Spirit  With your child, pray the Our Father. descended upon him in bodily form, as 6 | follow up a dove, and a voice During the week, do at least one of the following activities with your child: 1. Memorize :22. came from heaven, 2. Make a chart that lists the cardinal virtues (see Appendix). Next to each “You are my beloved virtue, list ways your child can develop that virtue. Display the chart in Son; with you I am your kitchen and add a sticker for each day your child does one of the well pleased.” suggested activities. 3. Pray the fifth Joyful Mystery of the : the . ­—Luke 3:22 notes

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