Grade PK-3
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Topic: Abortion
Goal: Putting the Needs of Other's FirstTo introduce children to the concepts of generosity and selflessness. It is natural to want the very best thing for ourselves. However, the Gospel calls us to follow the example of Jesus who laid down his very life for the sake of each person in the world.
Topic: Physician Assisted Suicide
Goal: Treating the Sick and Elderly with DignityStudents will explore the concepts of illness and dying through the lens of the dignity of every person at every stage. Through stories and activities, students will realize that the elderly and the sick have love to give and need to receive love.
Topic: Marriage
Goal: Why Marriage and Families MatterTo introduce children to the concept and understanding of marriage as a sacramental bond between a man and a woman that is lasting, loving and fruitful, and that marriage is the basis of the family.
Topic: Immigration
Goal: Loving Our NeighborTo introduce children to the concept of loving our neighbor, even when we might not know him or her, and building a community on Gospel principles.
Topic: The Environment
Goal: Appreciating God's Gift to Our WorldTo introduce children to the concept that God has given us a beautiful gift in the creation of the entire world around us. Students will explore creation and see how caring for it is a prayer of thanksgiving to God.
Topic: Loneliness
Goal: How We Can Be Good FriendsLoneliness is an epidemic in our culture that is having disastrous effects on young and old alike. In this lesson, students will learn that God wants us to be friends with everyone, just as he welcomes everyone into heaven.