Objective: Students will learn about the moment Adam and Eve disobeyed God, which is called The Fall, and how this first sin affected all of humanity. They will understand:

  • That God created Adam and Eve in His image and gave them the gift of free will.
  • That Adam and Eve chose to disobey God by eating the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
  • That this disobedience was the first sin, called Original Sin, and it brought suffering, death, and separation from God's grace into the world.
  • That all people are born with Original Sin, and that we need God’s grace through Baptism to be made children of God again.
  • That even though Adam and Eve sinned, God still loved them and promised to send a Savior—Jesus Christ—to save us from sin.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    The Fall and Original Sin - Grade 4 - Lesson 1 - The Creation

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 1 - The Creation - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 1 - The Creation - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 1 - The Creation - QUIZ

  • 02

    The Fall and Original Sin - Grade 4 - Lesson 2 - The Fall of Man

    • Introdcution

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 2 - The Fall of Man - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 2 - The Fall of Man - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 2 - The Fall of Man - QUIZ

  • 03

    The Fall and Original Sin - Grade 4 - Lesson 3 - Original Sin

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 3 - Original Sin - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 3 - Original Sin - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 3 - Original Sin - QUIZ

  • 04

    The Fall and Original Sin - Grade 4 - Lesson 4 - God's Promise

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 4 - God's Promise - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 4 - God's Promise - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Catechism - The Fall and Original Sin - Lesson 4 - God's Promise - QUIZ

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Clara Jennings is a lifelong Catholic and passionate educator. Raised in a devout family, she brings her faith into every lesson, helping students grow in both knowledge and virtue. In her free time, Clara enjoys reading spiritual classics, baking with her nieces and nephews, and volunteering at her parish's RCIA program. She finds joy in quiet mornings, the Rosary, and good coffee shared with friends.

Clara Jennings

Catechism Instructor