Objective: In this course, students will learn about the Annunciation. They will also learn Israel waited a long time for the Savior.  They will learn God chose Mary to be the Mother of Jesus and they will learn about the nativity.

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Grade 3 - Mary and Jesus - Lesson 1 - Mary Says Yes

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 3 - Mary and Jesus - Lesson 1 - Mary Says Yes - STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 3 - Mary and Jesus - Lesson 1 - Mary Says Yes - VIDEO

    • Grade 3 - Mary and Jesus - Lesson 1 - Mary Says Yes - QUIZ
  • 02

    Grade 3 - Mary and Jesus - Lesson 2 - Jesus is Born

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Grade 3 - Mary and Jesus - Lesson 2 - Jesus is Born - STUDY GUIDE

    • Grade 3 - Mary and Jesus - Lesson 2 - Jesus is Born - VIDEO

    • Grade 3 - Mary and Jesus - Lesson 2 - Jesus is Born - QUIZ

What others have been saying about this course:

Martha T Curreri

4 star rating

“It is easy for children to understand why Mary was chosen. Great course.”

“It is easy for children to understand why Mary was chosen. Great course.”

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Laura Hill

5 star rating

“Very good and interesting.”

“Very good and interesting.”

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Grace Dzeble

5 star rating

“Awesome class.”

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Crystal Lynne dawn Day chief

5 star rating

“I like this because it contains history that's relevant.”

“I like this because it contains history that's relevant.”

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Gabriel Townsend

5 star rating

“It was interesting! Loved it.”

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education