Objective: Students will learn about God’s mercy, faithfulness, and guidance through the life of King David. They will understand:

  • That God chose David, a humble shepherd, to lead His people and show that true strength comes from faith and trust in Him.

  • That David’s victory over Goliath teaches us to face our fears with courage, relying on God’s power rather than our own.

  • That David showed mercy and forgiveness toward King Saul, reminding us that God calls us to act with patience, kindness, and respect even when others treat us unfairly.

  • That when David sinned, he turned back to God with a sorrowful heart, showing the importance of repentance and God’s endless mercy.

  • That God’s covenant with David prepared the way for Jesus, the Savior, who came from David’s family line.

  • That through David’s story, we learn God blesses those who are humble, obedient, and quick to seek His forgiveness.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 1 - David and Goliath

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 1 - David and Goliath - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 1 - David and Goliath - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 1 - David and Goliath - QUIZ

  • 02

    Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 2 - David and Saul

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 2 - David and Saul - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 2 - David and Saul - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 2 - David and Saul - QUIZ

  • 03

    Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 3 - David Sins

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - King David - Lesson 3 - David Sins - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - King David - Lesson 3 - David Sinsl - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - King David - Lesson 3 - David Sins - 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