Objective: Students will learn about God's justice and mercy through the story of Cain and Abel. They will understand:

  • That God is just and gives consequences for sin, but He is also merciful and always ready to forgive.
  • That Cain and Abel, the first sons of Adam and Eve, each made offerings to God, and God accepted Abel’s gift because it was given with love.
  • That Cain committed the first murder by killing Abel out of jealousy, and even though God punished him, He also protected him—showing both justice and mercy.
  • That sin separates us from God and hurts others, but God continues to invite us back through love, repentance, and the Sacrament of Confession.
  • That God's plan to save us did not end with sin; it continued through the family of Seth, leading all the way to Jesus, our Savior.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 1 - Cain and Abel

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 1 - Cain and Abel - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 1 - Cain and Abel - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 1 - Cain and Abel - QUIZ

  • 02

    Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 2 - Cain Commits a Sin

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 2 - Cain Commits a Sin - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 2 - Cain Commits a Sin - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 2 - Cain Commits a Sin - QUIZ

  • 03

    Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 3 - Cain's Punishment

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 3 - Cain's Punishment - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 3 - Cain's Punishment - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 3 - Cain's Punishment - QUIZ

  • 04

    Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 4 - God Showed Cain Mercy

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 4 - God Showed Cain Mercy - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 4 - God Showed Cain Mercy - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - God is Just - Lesson 4 - God Showed Cain Mercy - QUIZ

What others have been saying about this course:

Jenny McElroy

4 star rating

“Easily understood facts”

“Easily understood facts”

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MICHAEL IGNACIO MARTINEZ

5 star rating

“I enjoyed learning that after we sin god gives us grace to help us instead of a butt whippen. I don't want to sin and if I do sin god I sincerely ask for forgiveness. I really don't want to sin so I ask for help with this god Jehovah, and lord Je...”

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“I enjoyed learning that after we sin god gives us grace to help us instead of a butt whippen. I don't want to sin and if I do sin god I sincerely ask for forgiveness. I really don't want to sin so I ask for help with this god Jehovah, and lord Jesus Christ and holy spirit and blessed Mother Mary. I make the choice to worship GOD Jehovah and accept Jesus Christ as my savior and I also accept the Holy Spirit and the Blessed Mother Mary. I accept these beings as my real family in oreder to bring peace into my life and not be used or mistreated or abused. I accept working with my family only in order to do our job perfect and not to be pushed or pulled or hooked or robbed or anything else that comes along with working and getting payed. I accept the fact that GOD Jehovah will accept the money and hold and use it for what it is really meant for that way I don't get robbed or used or invite anyone into my life the really isn't right for me; much like the wolf in the three little pigs story that huffs, and puffs on something that I really don't know that it is and then steals or blows their houses down and makes off like a bandit with things that they have worked for. I love you God Jehovah, I love you Jesus Christ, I love you Holy Spirits, and I love you as well Blessed Mother Mary; excuse me studying today and not resting as much as I should. I just heard that that was part of what to do today and it was raining outside and I let it clear up a bit. I will see ya'll in heaven. Goodbye.”

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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