Finding God – Grade 3 Resources by Chapter Session 1- Created to Be Happy Curriculum Objectives o The Pope and bishops guard the teaching of Christ and help us to understand what we are to believe o Apostles Creed
Session 2- Created to Be Together Curriculum Objectives o Sign of the Cross o Glory Be Video Resources o DVD - Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler (Veggie Tales – lesson in friendship)
Session 3- God Is Our Father Curriculum Objectives o Our Father Handouts and Worksheets o Our Father - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 8
Session 4- Jesus Is with You Curriculum Objectives o Death is the beginning of living with God forever in heaven for those who are faithful o Apostles Creed Handouts and Worksheets o The Name of Jesus - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 11 Video Resources
o DVD - The Messiah Has Come (What’s in the Bible vol. 10: Jesus is the Good News!) [25 min]
Session 5- Celebrating Ordinary Time Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 6- Jesus’ Good News Curriculum Objectives o We ask God to show us how to use our talents and abilities best in a vocation as a sister, brother, priest, deacon, married or single person
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Session 7- Following Jesus Curriculum Objectives o We listen to God and do what God wants by living in the way Jesus died, loving God, and caring about others (the Church in Holy) o The Ten Commandments and the two great commandments show us how to love God and others o The Apostles Creed summarizes our basic beliefs as followers of Jesus Handouts and Worksheets o We Follow Jesus - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 24
Session 8- Jesus Gathers Disciples Curriculum Objectives o Jesus tells us about God’s kingdom through his words and actions o Jesus invited His followers to become part of the kingdom of God o The Pope as successor of St. Peter, the first apostle, is the head of the whole Church Crafts o Brown Paper Bag Peter Pope
Session 9- Jesus Dies and Rises Curriculum Objectives o Death is the beginning of living with God forever in heaven for those who are faithful Handouts and Worksheets o “He suffered…Died, and Was Burried” - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 12 o “One the Third Day He Rose Again” - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 13
Session 10- Celebrating Advent Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 11- Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit Curriculum Objectives o The Holy Spirit gathered the apostles at Pentecost o The Holy Spirit draws Jesus’ followers together as one Christian community
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o Stories of saints are examples of people who have responded well to God’s grace o The saints are examples of faith for us to imitate Handouts and Worksheets o Jesus, Our Savior - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 10 o “I Believe in the Holy Spirit” - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 14
Session 12- The Catholic Church Curriculum Objectives o Jesus called the apostles to be servants among his people o Jesus chose Peter as the leader of the apostles o The Church is the family of God o Bishops, as successors to the apostles, are the leaders of Jesus’ people from the beginning of the Church, through today and until Christ returns o The Pope as successor of St. Peter, the first apostle, is the head of the whole Church o We are united in the Eucharist, our beliefs, praying together, and sharing with other (the Church is One) o We listen to God and do what God wants by living in the way Jesus died, loving God, and caring about others (the Church in Holy) o We belong to the Catholic Church, the living body of Jesus Christ today o Apostles Creed Video Resources
o DVD - The Apostles (10 Films of the Greatest Heroes & Legends of the Bible) [45 min]
Session 13- The Church Prays Curriculum Objectives o Jesus is still present in the Church especially through the Eucharist and other sacraments Games o Catholic Eucharist Bingo (in Parish Library) o Name That… (in Parish Library)
Session 14- Mary is Holy Curriculum Objectives
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o We honor Mary as the Mother of God and our mother; we see her as a special model of faith o Stories of saints are examples of people who have responded well to God’s grace o The saints are examples of faith for us to imitate o Hail Mary Activities o Holy Traders trading cards – in Parish Library Video Resources o DVD - Mary: An Introduction (various sections teach Marian prayers) [16-28 min] o DVD – The Day the Sun Danced: The True Story of Fatima [30 min] o DVD - Juan Diego: Messenger of Guadalupe [33 min] o DVD - Animated Rosary for Kids [20 min for each set of Mysteries]
Session 15- Celebrating Christmas Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 16- Sacraments of Initiation Curriculum Objectives o The Holy Spirit draws Jesus’ followers together as one Christian community o The Church is the family of God o Jesus is still present in the Church especially through the Eucharist and other sacraments o The Church is the family of God Video Resources
o DVD - Born Into the Kingdom – The miracle of Baptism (Brother Francis) [25 min] o DVD - Kids & the Sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation [length?]
Session 17- Celebrating Reconciliation Curriculum Objectives o Act of Contrition
Session 18- Celebrating the Eucharist Curriculum Objectives o Jesus is still present in the Church especially through the Eucharist and other sacraments o We are united in the Eucharist, our beliefs, praying together, and sharing with other (the Church is One)
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Video Resources o DVD- The Bread of Life – Celebrating the Eucharist (Brother Francis) [29 min]
Session 19- Christian Living Curriculum Objectives o We ask God to show us how to use our talents and abilities best in a vocation as a sister, brother, priest, deacon, married or single person o The Church is the family of God Video Resources o DVD - Lord of the Beans (Veggie Tales – Lesson on Using Your Gifts) [52 min]
Session 20- Celebrating Lent and Holy Week Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 21- Faith, Hope, and Charity Curriculum Objectives o Stories of saints are examples of people who have responded well to God’s grace o The saints are examples of faith for us to imitate
Session 22- Making Good Choices Curriculum Objectives o The Ten Commandments and the two great commandments show us how to love God and others o The Pope and bishops guard the teaching of Christ and help us to understand what we are to believe o We are called to believe what the Church teaches Handouts and Worksheets o We Love God - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 25 o We Love Our Neighbor - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 26
Session 23- Living as God’s Children Curriculum Objectives o We listen to God and do what God wants by living in the way Jesus died, loving God, and caring about others (the Church in Holy) Video Resources
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o DVD - Runaway Pride at Lightstation Kilowatt (3-2-1 Penguins - lesson on pride) [30 min]
Session 24- All Life is Sacred Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 25- Celebrating Easter Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
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