Finding God – Grade 4 Resources by Chapter Session 1- God Creates the World Curriculum Objectives o There is a difference between situations of accident or carelessness and deliberate moral choice, direct or indirect o Sign of the Cross, Glory Be Handouts and Worksheets o The Days of Creation - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 49 Session 2- Our Father in Heaven Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered Handouts and Worksheets o God Is Our Perfect Father - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 47 Session 3- God’s Plan for Salvation Curriculum Objectives o Sin and evil exist in our world today as a result of original sin and its consequences Lesson Plan Supplements o Obedience (activities, handouts, and lesson plan designed to take 50 minutes) - The Beatitudes: Living the Life of Christ (Sophia Institute for Teachers), pages 111-128 Session 4- God Calls Us to Obey Curriculum Objectives o Mortal sin is a total break in our relationship with God and the Church o Venial sin is a less serious offense but on which weakens our relationship with self, God, and others o There is a difference between situations of accident or carelessness and deliberate moral choice, direct or indirect Lesson Plan Supplements o Conscience: God’s Voice in Our Hearts (activities, handouts, and lesson plan designed to take 50 minutes) - The Beatitudes: Living the Life of Christ (Sophia Institute for Teachers), pages 33-54 Session 5- Celebrating Ordinary Time Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered 1 Finding God – Grade 4 Resources by Chapter Handouts and Worksheets o Liturgical Colors - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 60 o The Rosary - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 77 Session 6- Jesus’ Law of Love Curriculum Objectives o The kingdom of God is the presence of God’s love, peace, and justice in the world Video Resources o DVD - My Catholic Family: St. John Vianney [30 min] Session 7- The Beatitudes Curriculum Objectives o The eight beatitudes are teachings of Jesus that show us how we can be truly happy and share happiness with others o The kingdom of God is the presence of God’s love, peace, and justice in the world Lesson Plan Supplements o The Beatitudes and the Saints (activities, handouts, and lesson plan designed to take 50 minutes) - The Beatitudes: Living the Life of Christ (Sophia Institute for Teachers), pages 203-256 (This is an excellent lesson plan for around All Saints Day.) Games o Name That… (in Parish Library) Session 8- Jesus Our Redeemer Curriculum Objectives o Apostles Creed Handouts and Worksheets o The Apostles’ Creed - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 41 Activities o Memorizing the Creeds (utilizes “The Apostles’ Creed” worksheet above) - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 44 Video Resources o DVD - Jesus: The World Became Flesh (The Footprints of God) [94 min] – you may want to show just a few segments rather than the whole movie 2 Finding God – Grade 4 Resources by Chapter Session 9- Jesus Sends the Spirit Curriculum Objectives o The spiritual and corporal works of mercy teach us to care about the need of ALL people and to have a special love for the poor and persons who are disadvantaged Handouts and Worksheets o The Consoler - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 53 Lesson Plan Supplements o Jesus Teaches Us How to Live (activities, handouts, and lesson plan designed to take 50 minutes) - The Beatitudes: Living the Life of Christ (Sophia Institute for Teachers), pages 129-146 Video Resources o DVD - The Fifth Word: The Life of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta (EWTN) [30 min] o DVD - Mother Teresa: Seeing the Face of Jesus [35 min] Session 10- Celebrating Advent Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered Session 11- The People of God Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered Games o Heavenly Baseball (in Parish Library) o Name That… (in Parish Library) Video Resources o DVD - Kids & the Sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation [length?] Session 12- The Church Teaches Us Curriculum Objectives o The precepts of the Church are seven Church laws that guide our practice of holy days and fast days, receiving sacraments, studying Church teaching, and helping in missionary work Help the children learn the 6 Holy Days of Obligation Handouts and Worksheets o Holy Days of Obligation handouts (3 options) – Pinterest Board Games 3 Finding God – Grade 4 Resources by Chapter o Heavenly Baseball (in Parish Library) Session 13- God is Our Friend Curriculum Objectives o Jesus calls each of us to personal conversion through a process of sorrow, forgiveness, and reconciliation o The Church, as a community of forgiveness, celebrates different forms of reconciliation through its prayer and liturgy o The sacrament of penance is an important sacramental way to express sorrow and experience God’s forgiveness; we need to go to confession regularly Games o Heavenly Baseball (in Parish Library) Session 14- Serving God and Others Curriculum Objectives o Mary is an excellent model of how to be a faithful follower of Jesus; she is the model disciple in Christ’s Church Pray the Rosary with the children o Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be 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- Celebrating Reconciliation Curriculum Objectives o Jesus calls each of us to personal conversion through a process of sorrow, forgiveness, and reconciliation o The Church, as a community of forgiveness, celebrates different forms of reconciliation through its prayer and liturgy o Mortal sin is a total break in our relationship with God and the Church o Venial sin is a less serious offense but on which weakens our relationship with self, God, and others 4 Finding God – Grade 4 Resources by Chapter o There is a difference between situations of accident or carelessness and deliberate moral choice, direct or indirect o The sacrament of penance is an important sacramental way to express sorrow and experience God’s forgiveness; we need to go to confession regularly Review the steps in the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance o Act of Contrition Games o Heavenly Baseball (in Parish Library) Session 17- The Sacrament of the Eucharist Curriculum Objectives o Help the children learn the 6 Holy Days of Obligation Handouts and Worksheets o Eucharist: Summit of Our Life in Christ - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 59 o Prayers in the Holy Liturgy - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 72 Games o Heavenly Baseball (in Parish Library) Session 18- Anointing of the Sick Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered Handouts and Worksheets o Anointing with Oil - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 98 Games o Heavenly Baseball (in Parish Library) Session 19- Sacraments of Service Curriculum Objectives o Individual gifts and talents lead us to be disciples as priests, sisters and brothers, married or single people Handouts and Worksheets o Vocations: Following Christ’s Call - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 62 Supplemental Lesson Plans 5 Finding God – Grade 4 Resources by Chapter o Vocation: What is God Calling Me to Do? (activities, handouts, and lesson plan designed to take 50 minutes) – The Beatitudes: Living the Life of Christ (Sophia Institute for Teachers), pages 69-74 Games o Heavenly Baseball (in Parish Library) Session 20- Celebrating Lent and Holy Week Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered Games o Stations of the Cross (in Parish Library) Session 21- The Ten Commandments Curriculum Objectives o The Ten Commandments are part of the covenant or promise between God and His people in the Old Testament o The Ten Commandments guide our actions in daily life o There is a difference between situations of accident or carelessness and deliberate moral choice, direct or indirect Handouts and Worksheets o The Ten Commandments: A Scriptural Review - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 66 Games o Name That… (in Parish Library) Video Resources o DVD - Moe and the Big Exit (Veggie Tales – lesson in following directions) [52 min] Session 22- Loving God Above All Curriculum Objectives o Jesus’ new law of live tells us we must love God above all things and love others of diverse races, ages, culture, and abilities Video Resources o DVD - Runaway Pride at Lightstation Kilowatt (3-2-1 Penguins - lesson on pride) [30 min] Session 23- Loving Our Family Curriculum Objectives o Jesus’ new law of live tells us we must love God above all things and love others of diverse races, ages, culture, and abilities 6 Finding God – Grade 4 Resources by Chapter o Division, people not getting along, is against the will of Christ Video Resources o o DVD - Duke and the Great Pie War (Veggie Tales – Lesson on Loving Your Family) [45 min] DVD - Pistachio (Veggie Tales – lesson in listening to your parents) [50 min] Session 24- Jesus Calls Us to Love Others Curriculum Objectives o Jesus’ new law of live tells us we must love God above all things and love others of diverse races, ages, culture, and abilities o The spiritual and corporal works of mercy teach us to care about the need of ALL people and to have a special love for the poor and persons who are disadvantaged o God wants us to care for our bodies and respect the bodies of others o Division, people not getting along, is against the will of Christ Handouts and Worksheets o The Family and Society - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 63 o The Fourth Commandment - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 65 Video Resources o DVD - The Story of Moses (10 Films of the Greatest Heroes & Legends of the Bible) [45 min] o DVD - Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Adventure (Veggie Tales – lesson in helping others) [50 min] Session 25- Celebrating Easter Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered 7