Scripture: “For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth…” (Col. 1:16) – Memorize this verse to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”. Create your own actions to accompany the verse or use ours:
“For by Him” – Point up
“All things were created” – Pretend to hammer, making one hand a fist and banging it on the open palm of the other hand.
“Things in heaven and things on earth” – Hold hands up high, then shake them arcing downwards as though drawing a circle.
Catechism: Who made you? God. What else did God make? God made all things.
Explain to your children that you are embarking on a project to memorize a list of questions and answers about God. If you want a progress chart, Then practice this week’s Q&As together.
Creation Lesson, #1:
- Read the creation story, days 1-3
- Start Catechism Notebook, Week 1 page:
There are two options for your week 1 Notebook page.
-Minibook: Use this minibook and just color the appropriate pages each day.
-DIY: Make your own minibook which you’ll add to throughout the week. In the first space, glue a white circle on top of black construction paper. For space#2, paint the bottom half blue, then glue cotton balls to the top half. In space #3, glue sandpaper on the bottom for land. Then add a green handprint for a tree, along with flower stickers sprinkled throughout.
- Snack: Eat Oreos (symbolizing dark & light) and grapes!