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1. New Places and Faces

Unit 1 God Made the World

Lesson TiTLe scripTure sainT of The Week chiLd/famiLy acTiviTy song caTecheTicaL Theme

RevelationLearning about Jesus (Find and Circle Activity)ScholasticaLet’s Begin (Matthew 18:20) Be My Friend

2. All the World Says, “God Is Great!” Everything Praises God! (Psalm 148) Basil the Great Praise God (Color and Draw Activity) God Is Great Revelation, Kingdom of God

3. God Made Me to Be Wonderful! God Made Me! (Psalm 139:13–16) Rose of Lima God Made Wonderful Me (Finish and Draw Activity) Jesus Has Feelings, Too Revelation

4. I Love God and God Loves Me Showing Love (Psalm 18:2–4; John 14:21b, 15:12) Agatha Lin God Loves Me. I Love God. (Coloring Activity) Loving God

Unit 2 My Church

5. My Family The Holy Family (Luke 2:40-42, 51-52) Isidore the Farmer Who Is Obeying Their Parents? (Find and Circle Activity) The Family of God Kingdom of God, (domestic) Church

6. Welcome to the Church! John’s Special Day (Matthew 3:13–17) John the Baptist A Baby Is Baptized (Coloring Activity) We’re Baptized! Church, Sacraments (Baptism)

7. The Church Is Everywhere! We All Belong! (Galations 3:26–28) Rose Venerini The Church Around the World (Maze Activity) All Over the World

8. Mary, Mother of Us All Mary, Jesus’ Mother (Luke 1:26–38, 2:41–51) Mary and Jesus (Draw and Color Activity) God Keeps His Promises Mother Mary, Church

9. Inside Our Church A Special Place (Psalm 122:1)

Saints Anne and Joachim

Solanus Casey What Do You Find in a Church? (Find, Circle, and Draw an X Activity) A Circle of Colors Church, Sacraments (Eucharist)

10. Thank You, God! Give Thanks to God! (Psalm 105:1–5) John de Brébeuf We Thank You, God! (Point and Circle Activity) Thank You Revelation, Sacraments (Eucharist)

11. Jesus Is Coming

Unit 3 Jesus, God’s Son

John Says, “Jesus is Coming!” (Matthew 3:1–12) Francis Xavier Who Is Ready to Hear About Jesus? (Circle and Color Activity) Getting Ready for Jesus Seasonal (Advent)

12. Joseph Has a Dream An Angel Talks to Joseph (Matthew 1:18–25)

22. We Are Sorry

Lawrence of Canterbury Joseph’s Dream (Find, Count, and Color Activity) His Name Is Jesus Seasonal (Advent)

13. Mary and Joseph Take a Trip Riding to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1–7) Our Lady of Guadalupe Find Your Way to Bethlehem (Maze Activity) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Seasonal (Advent)

14. Jesus Is Born Why the Angels Sang (Luke 2:6–16) The Holy Family Glory to God in the Highest! (Color and Circle Activity) Glory to God Seasonal (Christmas)

15. Jesus Meets the Children “Let Them Come to Me!” (Luke 18:15–17; Mark 10:13–16) Dominic Savio Jesus Meets the Children (Finish and Draw Activity) Allelu! Let the Children Come Jesus Christ

Unit 4 Jesus Loves Everyone

16. Jesus Makes New Friends Jesus Helps the Fishermen (Luke 5:1–11) James the Greater &John the Apostle

Jesus Makes New Friends (Find, Count, and Circle Activity) Jesus Is My Best Friend Jesus Christ

17. Jesus Makes a Sick Man Well Jesus Helps a Sick Man (Matthew 8:1–4) Martin de Porres Jesus Heals (Color and Discuss Activity) Jesus Cares Jesus Christ

18. Jesus Says, “God Takes Care of Us” Do Not Worry! (Matthew 6:25–34) Guardian Angels God Our Father Takes Care of Us (Circle and Draw Activity) Jesus, Please Hear Our Prayer Jesus Christ

19. Jesus Says, “Love Each Other!” Show Love! (John 13:34–35) Blessed Pope John Paul II Who Is Showing Love? (Find and Draw Activity) Loving Others Jesus Christ

20. Jesus Calms the Storm Don’t Be Afraid (Matthew 8:23–27) Faustina Kowalska The Wind and Sea Obey Jesus (Trace and Complete Activity) I Am with You Always Jesus Christ

21. Share with Others Share What You Have (2 Corinthians 9:7–8) Damien of Molokai Who Is Sharing? (Find and Draw Activity) Kindness Morality

Unit 5 Beginnings and Endings

Father, I Am Sorry (Luke 15:11–24) John Vianney Making Things Better (Find and Circle Activity) Listening to Jesus Sacraments, Seasonal (Lent)

23. Jesus Dies A Sad Story (Matthew 21:1, 27:27–66) Charles Lwanga and Companions

The Cross (Decorating Activity) Jesus Gave His Life for Me Jesus Christ, Seasonal (Triduum, Good Friday)

24. Jesus Is Alive Again! Jesus Comes Back! (Mark 16:1–10) Thomas the Apostle Easter Surprise! (Trace and Color Activity) Alleluia! Jesus Christ, Seasonal (Easter)

25. New Life! God Makes Trees and Flowers Grow (Mark 4:26–28) Kateri Tekakwitha God Makes Everything (Draw and Order Activity) All Things Bright and Beautiful Revelation

26. Caring for Animals All God’s Animals (Genesis 2:18–20) Francis of Assisi God Made Animals (Find and Circle Activity) Jesus Loves the Animals Revelation

27. I Am Growing Jesus Grew (Luke 2:51–52) Philomena How Am I Like Jesus? (Find and Match Activity) Growing Up Revelation

28. Good-bye! Bless You! (Genesis 31:49; Numbers 6:24–25; Revelation 22:21) Mary MacKillop What Have You Learned This Year? (Find and Color Activity) Jesus’ Stories Trinity, Kingdom of God

Scope and Sequence

Revelation, Morality

Church, Sacraments

3 & 4-Year-Old

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Additional Levels of Allelu!Ages 4–5Because socialization is of critical importance in the year prior to Kindergarten, the lessons in the four- and five-year-old level of Allelu! focus especially on the relational aspects of our faith. Children learn about how they relate to God, who is himself a communion of persons. We explore the concept of family, first as the community within our home, and then in the larger context of the parish family. The relationship between God and his people is also discussed through the stories of Jesus’ early life and ministry. Attention is also given to how children are called to relate to others, including their peers and the community at large.

KindergartenThe Kindergarten level begins with the Holy Trinity. It explores Catholic identity through the lens of participation in the community of faith. Baptism is discussed as a welcome into the Christiancommunity. The Mass is presented as our Church family’s celebration of praise to God, and theseasons of the Church year are discussed. The life and teaching of Jesus Christ are celebratedthrough stories about his birth and early childhood, his teaching ministry, and his passion andResurrection, all in age-appropriate ways. Jesus’ continued presence with us is emphasized, withparticular focus on his presence in the Eucharist. There is also considerable focus at this level onkindness, forgiveness, and the beginnings of conscience formation.

The Six Tasks of Catechesis will serve as the major themes for all three years. However, these themes will be gradually unfolded over the course of the program.

Creating a Faith EnvironmentThe day-to-day sharing and negotiating that happens in a room contributes to the child’s understanding and participation in community.

Dr. Joseph D. White

Our relationship with Christ depends in part on an individual response to a personal invitation from God. In keeping with this idea, and in order to allow each child an opportunity to respond to God in his or her unique way, Allelu! makes use of imagination, creativity, and autonomy in activities, while still providing a solid foundation in authentic Catholic teaching.

Room Environmentq Posters and Pictures Place child-friendly posters in the room such as Jesus and the children, the Holy Family, Mary Mother of God, saints, and various other pictures from the life of Jesus. Photos from Catholic calendars and pictures cut from books purchased at a used bookstore are an economical resource for decorating the room. Include photos of children from other cultures. Mission organizations are a good resource for multicultural posters.

q Sacramentals Create a setting by using sacramentals and religious statues through the room. This will lend itself to creating a space that is Catholic and that is set apart from the secular world.

q Artwork Make a place in the room to showcase the children’s artwork. They will feel a sense of belonging when their treasured drawings are hung in the room. q Natural Resources Organic materials such as plants and wicker baskets for storage will create a warm environment. Check with the local nursery to see which types of plants are safe for children. Teach the children