Objective: Students will learn about God’s strength, faithfulness, and love shown through the lives of Joshua, Samson, and Ruth. They will understand:

  • That God chose Joshua to lead His people into the Promised Land and showed His power when they trusted and obeyed Him.

  • That God gave Samson great strength to protect Israel and reminded His people that true power comes from faith and obedience.

  • That Ruth, through her love and loyalty, became part of God’s plan of salvation and an ancestor of Jesus.

  • That even when His people struggled or sinned, God never abandoned them but continued to guide and forgive.

  • That the stories of Joshua, Samson, and Ruth teach us to be faithful, courageous, and loving as we follow God’s plan in our own lives.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 1 - Joshua

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 1 - Joshua - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 1 - Joshua - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 1 - Joshua- QUIZ

  • 02

    Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 2 - Samson

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 2 - Samson - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 2 - Samson - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 2 - Samson - QUIZ

  • 03

    Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 3 - Ruth

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 3 - Ruth - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 3 - Ruth - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Joshua, Samson, and Ruth - Lesson 3 - Ruth - 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