Objective: Students will learn about Mary as the Mother of God and our spiritual Mother.

They will understand:

  • That God prepared Mary for her special role through the Immaculate Conception, preserving her from original sin.
  • That when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, she freely said “yes” to God’s plan, becoming the Mother of Jesus.
  • That because Jesus is truly God and truly man, Mary is rightly called the Mother of God.
  • That at the foot of the Cross, Jesus gave Mary to us as our spiritual Mother when He said, “Behold, your mother.”
  • That Mary always leads us to her Son and never takes His place.
  • That Mary prays for us in heaven and presents our needs to Jesus; this is called intercession.
  • That at the end of her earthly life, Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven and crowned Queen because she is the Mother of the King.
  • That when we pray the Hail Mary and the Rosary, we ask Mary to help us grow closer to Jesus.
  • That by loving Mary as our Mother and following her example of obedience and faith, we grow in holiness and move closer to eternal life with God.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 4 - Our Mother, Mary - Lesson 1 - The New Eve

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Our Mother, Mary - Lesson 1 - The New Eve - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Our Mother, Mary - Lesson 1 - The New Eve - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Our Mother, Mary - Lesson 1 - The New Eve - QUIZ
  • 02

    Grade 4 - Our Mother, Mary - Lesson 2 - Mary is Our Mother

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Our Mother, Mary - Lesson 2 - Mary is Our Mother - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Our Mother, Mary - Lesson 2 - Mary is Our Mother - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - Our Mother, Mary - Lesson 2 - Mary is Our Mother - 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