Objective: Students will learn about how God chose and formed a people to prepare the world for the Savior. They will understand:

  • That God chose Abraham and made a covenant with him to begin His chosen people.
  • That God’s promise continued through Isaac, Jacob, and the twelve tribes of Israel.
  • That God gave Jacob the name Israel, and his family became a great nation.
  • That God remained faithful to His people, even when they made mistakes or sinned.
  • That Joseph suffered but remained faithful, and God used his life to save many people.
  • That God can bring good out of difficult situations and always works according to His plan.
  • That God is always faithful to His promises and never abandons His people.
  • That God calls His people to trust in Him, obey Him, and remain faithful in all circumstances.
  • That through God’s chosen people, He would send the Savior, Jesus Christ, to redeem the world.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 1 - Abraham

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 1 - Abraham - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 1 - Abraham - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 1 - Abraham - QUIZ

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

  • 02

    Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 2 - Isaac and Jacob

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 2 - Isaac and Jacob - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 2 - Isaac and Jacob - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 2 - Isaac and Jacob - QUIZ

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

  • 03

    Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 3 - Joseph

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 3 - Joseph - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 3 - Joseph - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - God's People - Lesson 3 - Joseph - QUIZ

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

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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