Objective: Students will learn about the Holy Family and how Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived in faithful obedience to God’s plan. They will understand:

• That the Holy Family is made up of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
• That Jesus is the Son of God, and Mary and Joseph were chosen by God for a special mission.
• That King Herod sought to kill Jesus out of fear and jealousy.
• That God protected the Holy Family by sending an angel to warn Saint Joseph.
• That Saint Joseph trusted God and obediently led Mary and Jesus safely to Egypt.
• That the Holy Family returned to Nazareth after it was safe to do so.
• That Jesus spent His hidden life in Nazareth, growing in wisdom, age, and grace.
• That Jesus obeyed Mary and Joseph and shared in the ordinary work and life of the family.
• That Jesus is both true God and true man.
• That when Jesus was twelve years old, He was found teaching in the Temple after Mary and Joseph searched for Him.
• That Jesus revealed God as His true Father while continuing to honor and obey Mary and Joseph.
• That the Holy Family is the perfect model for every Christian family.
• That every member of a family has responsibilities and is called to serve one another with love.
• That children are called to obey their parents, help their families, and grow in faith.
• That Christian families should place God at the center of their lives through prayer, Scripture, and participation in the Mass.
• That we are called to follow the example of the Holy Family by living lives of faith, obedience, love, and trust in God.

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