November: Do I need a savior?
Week 3: November 17 - 23
This week should focus the theme: Made in His Image, but Fallen from Grace.
In this week, try to prioritize teaching both of the essential elements of this week: 1. being made in His image + 2. fallen from grace. Our suggestions below are organized accordingly.
This week, parents should review the following before teaching their children:
The essay “I Believe” on pages 244 - 245 of the Parent’s Guide.
Pages 49 - 61 of the Parent’s Guide.
Pages 43 - 50 of the Activity Book.
Here are some tips and reminders before you get started:
You are welcome to teach any content from the month that you find engaging and interesting from the books!
While the following recommendations are broken up by grade level, we would encourage you to find the routine that fits best for your family.
There may be some overlap between the content for children in different age groups that could be shared together.
If you have multiple children, you may find some work you can get the younger children started on, leaving you able to engage in deeper conversation with the older children.
With all children, review the monthly verse for memorization. * We encourage you to do this daily!
God created mankind in His image; in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. - Genesis 1:27
With young children, grades K - 2:
We suggest the following:
MADE IN HIS IMAGE
Activity 3: Body and Soul - Parent’s Guide, 54 - 55
FALLEN FROM GRACE
Activity 5: Fall from Grace - Parent’s Guide, 58 - 59
Activity 6: Fallen, but Loved by God - Parent’s Guide, 60 - 61
Review and define the words to know on page 50 of the Parent’s Guide.
With older children, grades 3 - 6:
We suggest the following:
MADE IN HIS IMAGE
Activity 3: Body and Soul - Parent’s Guide, 54 - 55
FALLEN FROM GRACE
Activity 5: Fall from Grace - Parent’s Guide, 58 - 59
Activity 6: Fallen, but Loved by God - Parent’s Guide, 60 - 61
Review and define the words to know on page 50 of the Parent’s Guide.
With teens, grades 7th - High School:
We suggest the following:
MADE IN HIS IMAGE
Activity 3: Body and Soul - Parent’s Guide, 54 - 55 + Activity Guide, 47
Watch and discuss the video below from Dr. Edward Sri: “The Image and Likeness of God.”
FALLEN FROM GRACE
Activity 5: Fall from Grace - Parent’s Guide, 58 - 59, Activity Guide, 49 - 50
Activity 6: Fallen, but Loved by God - Parent’s Guide, 60 - 61
Watch and discuss the video below from Fr. Mike Schmitz: “Is Original Sin Even Fair?”
Review and define the words to know on page 50 of the Parent’s Guide.