Catechist Preparation Unit 1
God, Our Creator and Father Unit 1 focuses on God as our Creator and Father with an emphasis on how prayer brings us closer to God. In this unit children will learn the following.
Session 1
God Creates the World
God created the world and the human family. Human beings alone have souls. God also gave us the gift of free will, which gives us the ability to choose to live as God wants us to live. The Holy Spirit helps us follow Jesus’ example. In addition to these concepts, children will learn about psalms.
Session 2
Our Father in Heaven
In the Bible God is revealed as the Trinity. The Father created the world. Jesus, the Son, saves us, and the Holy Spirit teaches us the truth. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches us to pray to God as our Father. Children will learn the Theological Virtues of faith, hope, and charity, as well as the Act of Faith.
Session 3
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Saint Teresa of Ávila Teresa of Ávila dedicated her life to prayer and taught others how to pray. She was named a Doctor of the Church.
God’s Plan for Salvation
Adam and Eve harmed their relationship with God when they chose to give in to temptation. Because of this first sin, we are all born into Original Sin. However, God did not give up on Adam and Eve, and he does not give up on us. He has promised Salvation, forgiveness of sins, and restoration of our friendship with him. He fulfilled this promise by sending Jesus to save us from our sins. Children learn the Act of Hope in this session.
Session 4
God Calls Us to Obey
As a result of Original Sin, resisting temptation can be difficult. Because we have free will, we can choose to do what is right. We form our conscience by studying the teachings of the Church and following the guidance of our parents and the pastors of the Church. We live in true freedom when we cooperate with the Holy Spirit. The virtue of prudence helps us make good choices. Children also review how to make an examination of conscience.
Session 5
Celebrating Ordinary Time
Children learn the meaning of Ordinary Time, why we celebrate it, when we celebrate it, and explore how Ordinary Time is celebrated in our Church.
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