Objective: The Arrival of Jesus - In this course, students will learn about the birth of Jesus Christ! This is the first Christmas. But why was Jesus born in a stable and laid in a manger, instead of in a place fit for a king? Learn this answer and more in this class. 

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 1 - Jesus is Born

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 1 - Jesus is Born - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 1 - Jesus is Born - VIDEO

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 1 - Jesus is Born - QUIZ
  • 02

    Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 2 - Jesus' Purpose

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 2 - Jesus' Purpose - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 2 - Jesus' Purpose - VIDEO

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 2 - Jesus' Purpose - QUIZ
  • 03

    Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 3 - Jesus is Both God and Man

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 3 - Jesus is Both God and Man - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 3 - Jesus is Both God and Man - VIDEO

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 3 - Jesus is Both God and Man - QUIZ
  • 04

    Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 4 - Christmas

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 4 - Christmas - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 4 - Christmas - VIDEO

    • Grade 1 - The Arrival of Jesus - Lesson 4 - Christmas - QUIZ

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education