Objective: Students will learn about how God formed and guided His people, the Israelites, and remained faithful to them even when they struggled to trust and obey Him. They will understand:

  • That God led the Israelites into the desert and cared for them by providing food and water.
  • That God taught His people to trust Him each day.
  • That God made a covenant with His people and gave them the Ten Commandments.
  • That God’s law teaches us how to love Him and others and keeps us in friendship with Him.
  • That the Israelites sinned by worshipping the golden calf and turning away from God.
  • That God forgives those who repent and turn back to Him.
  • That God is the true King of His people.
  • That the Israelites asked for earthly kings, and their disobedience led to division and suffering.
  • That we are called to trust God and follow Him as our one true King.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 1 - In the Desert

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 1 - In the Desert - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 1 - In the Desert - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 1 - In the Desert - QUIZ

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

  • 02

    Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 2 - The Ten Commandments

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 2 - The Ten Commandments - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 2 - The Ten Commandments - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 2 - The Ten Commandments - QUIZ

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

  • 03

    Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 3 - The Golden Calf

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 3 - The Golden Calf - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 3 - The Golden Calf - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 3 - The Golden Calf - QUIZ

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

  • 04

    Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 4 - Kings

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 4 - Kings - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 4 - Kings - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - The Israelites - Lesson 4 - Kings - 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