Finding God – Grade 1
Resources by Chapter
Session 1 – God Made Everything
 Curriculum Objectives
o God is the loving Creator of all things
o Sign of the Cross
 Games
o Bible Dominos (in Parish Library)
Session 2 – God Cares for Us
 Curriculum Objectives
o Special parts of the Church are the crucifix, altar, tabernacle, baptismal font, holy
water font, reconciliation rooms or confessionals
 Activities
o Church/Grotto Chapel field trip and scavenger hunt
 Games
o God’s Great Gifts Bingo Cards (in Parish Library)
Session 3 – God is Our Father
 Curriculum Objectives
o God is a loving Father
 Handouts and Worksheets
o “I Believe in God the Father”, 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic
Church, page 7
Session 4 – God Gives Us Peace
 Curriculum Objectives
o There are three Persons in the Blessed Trinity
o Glory Be
Session 5 – Celebrating Ordinary Time
 Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 6 – God Sends Jesus
 Curriculum Objectives
o Mary is the mother of Jesus, and Joseph is his foster father
o Jesus is the Son of God, our brother, and teacher
o Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus
o Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are called the Holy Family
 Video Resources
o DVD - The Messiah Has Come (What’s in the Bible vol. 10: Jesus is the Good
News!) [25 min]
Session 7 – Jesus Teaches Us
 Curriculum Objectives
o Our Father
 Video Resources
o DVD - Let’s Pray! A Lesson on Prayer (Brother Francis) [21 min]
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Finding God – Grade 1
Resources by Chapter
Session 8 – Trust In God
 Curriculum Objectives
o Our Father
Session 9 – Jesus Rises from the Dead
 Curriculum Objectives
o Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
 Video Resources
o DVD - The Last Supper, Crucifixion, and Resurrection (10 Films of the Greatest
Heroes & Legends of the Bible) [45 min]
Session 10 – Celebrating Advent
 Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
 Video Resources
o DVD - God’s Perfect Timing (What’s in the Bible vol. 10: Jesus is the Good News!)
[25 min]
Session 11 – Following Jesus
 Curriculum Objectives
o We belong to the Catholic Church
 Video Resources
o DVD - The Apostles (10 Films of the Greatest Heroes & Legends of the Bible) [45
min]
Session 12 – Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit
 Curriculum Objectives
o The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to give us gifts of peace, strength, and joy
o Glory Be
Session 13 – Jesus Teaches Us to Share
 Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 14 – God Chooses Mary
 Curriculum Objectives
o Mary is the mother of Jesus, and Joseph is his foster father
o Hail Mary
 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
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Resources by Chapter
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Mary is the mother of Jesus, and Joseph is his foster father
Jesus is the Son of God, our brother, and teacher
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are called the Holy Family
Session 16 – Jesus in Our Lives
 Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
 Video Resources
o DVD - Kids & the Sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation
[length?]
Session 17 – Joining God’s Family
 Curriculum Objectives
o Through baptism we are made sons and daughters of God and we become part of
God’s family
o God’s family includes people of every race, age, culture and ability
o We can grow to become loving parents, single people, priests, brothers or sisters
o Glory Be
 Handouts and Worksheets
o Your Baptism - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page
16
 Video Resources
o DVD - Born Into the Kingdom – The miracle of Baptism (Brother Francis) [25 min]
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DVD - Kids & the Sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation
[length?]
Session 18 – Celebrating Jesus
 Curriculum Objectives
o The Eucharist is both a special meal that Jesus shares with us and a sacrifice of his
love
o During the Eucharist (Mass), we remember what Jesus said and did at the Last
Supper before he suffered and died for us on the cross
o During the Mass, Jesus is with us in a special way
o Prayer before and after meals (optional)
 Handouts and Worksheets
o The Mass - 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, page 18
 Activities
o Priest Doll Cut Out (email Jason)
o Miniature Mass Kit (email Jason)
 Games
o The Priest Game (in Parish Library)
 Video Resources
o DVD - The Bread of Life – Celebrating the Eucharist (Brother Francis) [29 min]
o DVD - The Mass: A Life-Giving Prayer (Brother Francis) [25 min]
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Finding God – Grade 1
Resources by Chapter
Session 19 – Listening to Our Father
 Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 20 – Celebrating Lent and Holy Week
 Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
 Games
o Good Friday/Easter Bingo (in Parish Library)
 Video Resources
o DVD - The Last Supper (The New Testament Bible Stories for Children) [50 min]
Session 21 – Making Good Decisions
 Curriculum Objectives - none; this chapter does not NEED to be covered
Session 22 – Jesus Cares for Us
 Curriculum Objectives
o God always forgives us if we ask and are sorry; God gave us a special sacrament of
Penance
o Reconciliation is a special way God shows his love and forgiveness
 Video Resources
o DVD - Forgiven – The Blessings of Confession (Brother Francis) [25 min]
Session 23 – Jesus Loves Families
 Curriculum Objectives
o Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are called the Holy Family
 Video Resources
o DVD - Pistachio (Veggie Tales – lesson in listening to your parents) [50 min]
Session 24 – God Loves the World
 Curriculum Objectives
o God is the loving Creator of all things
 Games
o God’s Great Gifts Bingo Cards (in Parish Library)
Session 25 – Celebrating Easter
 Curriculum Objectives
o Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
 Activities
o Resurrection Eggs (in Parish Library)
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