Objective: Students will learn about how God sent prophets to guide His people and prepare the way for the Savior. They will understand:

  • That God chose prophets to speak His message and guide His people.
  • That prophets were sent to call the people to repentance and faithfulness to God’s covenant.
  • That prophets often faced rejection because people did not want to turn away from sin.
  • That God blessed His people when they listened and followed Him.
  • That turning away from God brought hardship, but He never abandoned His people.
  • That the prophet Isaiah revealed important truths about the coming Messiah.
  • That Isaiah taught that the Savior would be humble and would come to defeat sin and death.
  • That many people expected a powerful earthly king, but God’s plan was greater.
  • That the prophet Jeremiah warned the people to repent and return to God.
  • That the people did not listen and suffered the consequences of their sins.
  • That God remained faithful and showed mercy by restoring His people.
  • That John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus by calling people to repentance.
  • That John baptized Jesus and revealed Him as the Savior.
  • That Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophets and the fullness of God’s revelation.
  • That we are called to listen to Christ and follow Him faithfully each day.


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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 1 - What is a Prophet?

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 1 - What is a Prophet? - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 1 - What is a Prophet? - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 1 - What is a Prophet? - QUIZ

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

  • 02

    Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 2 - Isaiah

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 2 - Isaiah - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 2 - Isaiah - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 2 - Isaiah - QUIZ

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

  • 03

    Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 3 - Jeremiah and John the Baptist

    • Introduction

    • Prayer to Remember

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 3 - Jeremiah and John the Baptist - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 3 - Jeremiah and John the Baptist - VIDEO

    • Grade 5 - The Prophets - Lesson 3 - Jeremiah and John the Baptist - 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