Objective: The Blessed Virgin Mary - Who was Mary, this young woman called by God to become the mother of Jesus Christ? How did she respond to this invitation, and how did those around her react? 

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 1 - God Chooses Mary

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 1 - God Chooses Mary - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 1 - God Chooses Mary - VIDEO

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 1 - God Chooses Mary - QUIZ
  • 02

    Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 2 - Mary Says Yes

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 2 - Mary Says Yes - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 2 - Mary Says Yes - VIDEO

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 2 - Mary Says Yes - QUIZ
  • 03

    Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 3 - Mary Visits Elizabeth

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 3 - Mary Visits Elizabeth- LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 3 - Mary Visits Elizabeth - VIDEO

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 3 - Mary Visits Elizabeth - QUIZ
  • 04

    Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 4 - The Rosary

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 4 - The Rosary - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 4 - The Rosary - VIDEO

    • Grade 1 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - Lesson 4 - The Rosary - QUIZ

What others have been saying about this course:

Martha T Curreri

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“First Graders will understand the story line of the Blessed Mother.”

“First Graders will understand the story line of the Blessed Mother.”

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Caroline Cecilia

5 star rating

“Great work. Fantastic class.”

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Zane Salinas

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“Very informative and helpful.”

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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