Objective: Students will learn about God’s providence, forgiveness, and plan for His chosen people through the story of Joseph and his family in Egypt. They will understand:

  • That a famine forced Jacob’s sons to go to Egypt to buy grain, where Joseph had risen to power.
  • That Joseph tested his brothers to see if they had changed and would protect Benjamin.
  • That Judah and the brothers showed love and mercy, offering themselves to save Benjamin.
  • That Joseph revealed his identity, forgave his brothers, and recognized God’s hand in everything.
  • That God used Joseph’s trials to bring his family to Egypt, where they grew into a great nation.
  • That God always keeps His promises, guiding His people even through hardship.
  • That Joseph’s story teaches the power of forgiveness and reminds us that God can bring good from evil.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 1 - Famine

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 1 - Famine - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 1 - Famine - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 1 - Famine - QUIZ

  • 02

    Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 2 - Benjamin

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 2 - Benjamin - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 2 - Benjamin - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 2 - Benjamin - QUIZ

  • 03

    Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 3 - A Secret!

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 3 - A Secret! - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 3 - A Secret! - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 3 - A Secret! - QUIZ

  • 04

    Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 4 - The Israelites Move to Egypt

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 4 - The Israelites Move to Egypt - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 4 - The Israelites Move to Egypt - VIDEO

    • Religious Ed - Grade 4 - The Israelites in Egypt - Lesson 4 - The Israelites Move to Egypt - 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