August 2020
Basic Curriculum
Elementary

Use Catholic Online School’s curriculum as your main curriculum or as a supplemental curriculum.

Monday thru Friday - 5 lessons for each day.
Open each and every day with Daily Readings by Deacon Keith.
Then on to your 2nd lesson - Saint of the Day and much more...

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 24 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 24 - 1st Lesson

St. Andrew - Elementary

August 24 - 2nd Lesson

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    Students will learn about St. Andrew, one of the first disciples of Jesus Christ. Students will learn where St. Andrew preached, and how this brother of St. Peter was martyred.

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    August 24 - 2nd Lesson

God, Our Father - Grade 1 - Catechism - Lesson 1 - God is Our Father in Heaven

August 24 - 3rd Lesson

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    God Our Father - Students will learn that God is their heavenly father and loves them very much. Students will learn that God is in Heaven, he is all good, and created each one with many special talents to be loved. Lesson 1 of 4.

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    August 24 - 3rd Lesson

Catholic Knowledge Assessment

August 24 - 4th Lesson

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    The purpose of the Catholic Knowledge Assessment is to determine how much knowledge a person has regarding the Catholic faith. There are two levels of assessment. The first level is basic and is appropriate for young students and those new to Christianity. The second assessment is more suitable for adults and those in Catechism and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) classes.

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    August 24 - 4th Lesson

Prayers - Elementary - Lesson 1 - The Apostle's Creed

August 24 - 5th Lesson

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    In this course, elementary students will learn about the five most popular prayers on Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library. Lesson 1 of 5.

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    August 24 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 25 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 25 - 1st lesson

St. Genesius - Elementary

August 25 - 2nd Lesson

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    In this course, students will learn about St. Genesius, the patron saint of actors. Students will learn about St. Genesius' plan to first entertain the emperor Diocletian and then to spread the Gospel. How did St. Genesius' play change his life? Learn this and more with this inspiring course on St. Genesius. Enroll Now

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    August 25 - 2nd Lesson

God, Our Father - Grade 1 - Catechism - Lesson 2 - God Gives Us Good Gifts

August 25 - 3rd Lesson

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    God Our Father - Students will learn that God is their heavenly father and loves them very much. Students will learn that God is in Heaven, he is all good, and created each one with many special talents to be loved. Lesson 2 of 4.

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    August 25 - 3rd Lesson

How to Pray

August 25 - 4th Lesson

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    Students will learn about the Our Father and how to pray. The Our Father, taught by Jesus, is the model of prayer. Students will learn the component parts of a prayer and will have the chance to create a prayer of their own following the model established by Jesus.

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    August 25 - 4th Lesson

Prayers - Elementary - Lesson 2 - The Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony

August 25 - 5th Lesson

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    In this course, elementary students will learn about the five most popular prayers on Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library. Lesson 2 of 5.

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    August 25 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 26 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 26 - 1st Lesson

St. Raphael the Archangel - Elementary

August 26 - 2nd Lesson

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    In this course, students will learn about St. Raphael, one of the archangels who stood before the Lord's throne. Students will learn about St. Raphael's moving representation in the Bible. What was the special mission the Lord had for St. Raphael? Learn this and more in this powerful course on St. Raphael, the Archangel.

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    August 26 - 2nd Lesson

God, Our Father - Grade 1 - Catechism - Lesson 3 - Thanking God

August 26 - 3rd Lesson

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    God Our Father - Students will learn that God is their heavenly father and loves them very much. Students will learn that God is in Heaven, he is all good, and created each one with many special talents to be loved. Lesson 3 of 4.

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    August 26 - 3rd Lesson

How to Pray the Rosary

August 26 - 4th Lesson

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    In this informative class, Deacon Keith will teach students how to pray the Holy Rosary. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and––added by Saint John Paul II in 2002––the Luminous.

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    August 26 - 4th Lesson

Prayers - Elementary - Lesson 3 - The Hail Mary

August 26 - 5th Lesson

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    In this course, elementary students will learn about the five most popular prayers on Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library. Lesson 3 of 5.

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    August 26 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 27 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 27 - 1st Lesson

St. Monica - Elementary

August 27 - 2nd Lesson

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    In this course, students will learn about St. Monica, the great mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. Students will learn about St. Monica's struggles as a Christian mother married to a pagan husband and how her perseverance with prayer helped her find her way through life.

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    August 27 - 2nd Lesson

God, Our Father - Grade 1 - Catechism - Lesson 4 - We Pray to God

August 27 - 3rd Lesson

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    God Our Father - Students will learn that God is their heavenly father and loves them very much. Students will learn that God is in Heaven, he is all good, and created each one with many special talents to be loved. Lesson 4 of 4.

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    August 27 - 3rd Lesson

Why go to Confession?

August 27 - 4th Lesson

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    The Church invites us to receive a wonderful gift from Jesus, the gift of reconciliation. Sometimes called Penance or confession, this beautiful gift is offered freely to all. But why should we go to confession? And for whom is this Sacrament intended? What can frequent use of confession do for us? Learn these answers and more in this wonderful class taught by Deacon Keith Fournier.

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    August 27 - 4th Lesson

Prayers - Elementary - Lesson 4 - The Act of Contrition

August 27 - 5th Lesson

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    In this course, elementary students will learn about the five most popular prayers on Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library. Lesson 4 of 5.

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    August 27 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 28 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 28 - 1st Lesson

St. Augustine of Hippo - Elementary

August 28 - 2nd Lesson

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    Saint Augustine was a rich young man who lived a life of pleasure. He was a bold sinner, and a genius of rhetoric. God had plans for Augustine that would change his life.

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    August 28 - 2nd Lesson

Heaven - Grade 1 - Catechism - Lesson 1 - What is Heaven?

August 28 - 3rd Lesson

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    Heaven – Students will learn that heaven is a happy place where our souls go when our bodies die. They will also learn that the Mass is a preview of heaven and the Sign of the Cross. Lesson 1 of 4.

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    August 28 - 3rd Lesson

The Holy Trinity - Grade 2 - Catechism - Lesson 1 - Eternal God

August 28 - 4th Lesson

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    The Holy Trinity – Students will learn about the Holy Trinity, that there is One God in Three Divine Persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Lesson 1 of 4.

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    August 28 - 4th Lesson

Prayers - Elementary - Lesson 5 - The Hail, Holy Queen

August 28 - 5th Lesson

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    In this course, elementary students will learn about the five most popular prayers on Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library. Lesson 4 of 5.

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    August 28 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 31 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 31 - 1st Lesson

St. Albert the Great - Elementary

August 31 - 2nd Lesson

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    Students will learn about St. Albert the Great, a Doctor of the Church, a great theologian, and the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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    August 31 - 2nd Lesson

Heaven - Grade 1 - Catechism - Lesson 2 - Our Home in Heaven

August 31 - 3rd Lesson

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    Heaven – Students will learn that heaven is a happy place where our souls go when our bodies die. They will also learn that the Mass is a preview of heaven and the Sign of the Cross. Lesson 2 of 4.

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    August 31 - 3rd Lesson

The Holy Trinity - Grade 2 - Catechism - Lesson 2 - The Trinity

August 31 - 4th Lesson

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    The Holy Trinity – Students will learn about the Holy Trinity, that there is One God in Three Divine Persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Lesson 2 of 4.

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    August 31 - 4th Lesson

Explore the Bible - 'Noah's Ark'

August 31 - 5th Lesson

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    In this exciting episode, we explore the mystery of Noah's Ark. Where did the Ark come to rest? Is it high on a snow-capped mountain, or somewhere else? What evidence leads many to believe it rests high on the peak of Mt. Ararat? Why can't intrepid explorers get to its remains?

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    August 31 - 5th Lesson