Grade 1 Student Activity Book

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
Activity Book
OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
Activity Book
Faith and Life Series
BOOK ONE
Ignatius Press, San Francisco
Catholics United for the Faith, Steubenville
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Director of First Edition: The late Rev. Msgr. Eugene Kevane, Ph.D.
Assitant Director and General Editor of First Edition: Patricia 1. Puccetti, M.A.
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Revision Artist: Christopher 1. Pelicano
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the guidance and assistance of the late Reverend Monsignor Eugene Kevane, for
mer Director of the Pontifical Catechetical Institute, Diocese of Arlington,
Virginia, in the production of the First Edition of this series. This First Edition
intended to implement the authentic approach in Catholic catechesis given to the
Church through documents of the Holy See and in particular the Conference of
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger on "Sources and Transmission of Faith".
Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version,Catholic
Edition. Old Testament © 1952; Apocrypha © 1957; Catholic Edition, incorpo
rating the Apocrypha, © 1966; New Testament © 1946; Catholic Edition ©1965,
by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches
of Christ in the United States of America. All rights reserved.
2007 reprint. See www.faithandlifeseries.com for a list of minor textual changes.
© 1987,2002 Catholics United for the Faith, Inc.
All rights reserved
ISBN 978-0-89870-894-3
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Contents
1. God Is Our Father 1
2. Heaven Is Our Home 5
3. God Watches over Everything 9
4. God's Special Gifts 13
5. Adam and Eve 17
6. A Sad Story 21
7. A Time of Waiting 25
8. Getting Ready for the Savior 29
9. Mary Hears Some Wonderful News 33
10. The Savior Is Born 37
11. Three Wise Men Arrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
12. Jesus Grows Up 45
13. Jesus Begins His Work 49
14. Jesus Tells the Good News 53
15. Jesus Does Wonderful Things 57
16. We Believe in Jesus 61
17. The Best Gift of All 65
18. Jesus Dies for Us 69
19. Jesus Was Raised to New Life 73
20. Jesus Begins the Church 77
21. Jesus Goes Back to Heaven 81
22. The Holy Spirit Comes 85
23. The Blessed Trinity 89
24. God Gives You His Life 93
25. Many Gifts from God 97
26. Our Mother, Mary 101
27. Following Jesus 105
28. Jesus Will Come Again 109
Name: - - - - - - -
"Behold, I have graven you on the

pa s of my hands."
Isaiah 49: 16a
You are safe in His love and care.
Draw yourself on the palm of God's hand.
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Name: - - - - - - - - -
Draw or cut and paste onto this page pictures of

different things God gives us. Can you fill this page?
2 Faith and Life Series • Grade 1 • Chapter 1 • Lesson 2

Name: - - - - - - - -
Our Father
Use the following words and page 9 in your
textbook to help you fill in the blanks.
Father Name evil lead
day bread will Amen
Kingdom done forgive Heaven
forgive Heaven
Our , Who art in ,

Hallowed be Thy . Thy
_____ conle, Thy _
be , on earth as it is in
_____. Give us this , our
daily _
And us our trespasses as we
_____ those who trespass against
us. And us not into
temptation. But deliver us from _
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Name: _
Draw a picture of your Draw a picture of your

self talking with your self talking to God the
father. Father in prayer.

Nan1e: - - - - - - - - -
HEAV ,
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Heaven is more beautiful than - - - - - - - -
Heaven is more fun than - - - - - - - - - -
Heaven is better than - - - - - - - - - - -
Heaven is prettier than _
Heaven lasts longer than _
Heaven will make me happier than _
The best part about is that I will

be with my Heavenly Father!
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Name: _
Draw a picture of yourself in Heaven with

God the Father.

Name: - - - - - - -
Use the following words and page 13 in your

textbook to help you fill in the blanks.
( Son Spirit Holy Father )
In tlle Nanle of the - - - - - -

and of the - -
and of the ----
Amen.
Color the Picture.

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Name: - - - - - - - - -
Write a letter to your Heavenly Father.
DearH F · ,
(Tell your Heavenly Father how much you would like to come to
Heaven.)
I would like to _
(Now ask your Heavenly Father to help you get to Heaven.)
Please help me _
Love,

Nan1e: - - - - - - - - -
Use the following words to help you fill in the blanks.

created powerful good
everything everywhere angels
God is ~ __ ..L _ w ~, not just in Heaven.

God looks after you all the time, wherever you are!
God is alll2- ..L _ _ -.L, which means that He

can do anything; no one is stronger than God.
God knows ~ __ ..L _ ..1. -z-. He knows

what we do, and even what we think!
God ~ ..1. _ ~ everything; this means He

made everything out of nothing. When God said "let
it be," it happened.
God created fL _ -z- __ l . They are spirits like

God, and have no bodies. They were created good,
but some became devils.
God is all ~ __ ~; everything about Him is good.

He takes care of all that He has made, and God takes
care of you!

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Name: - - - - - - - - -
Draw a picture of God's creation. Don't forget to

include many of His creatures!

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Cut and paste or draw pictures of things that are

created by God an things that a e man-made.
Created by God Man-made

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Name: _
Five Senses Collage
Cut photos from magazines of things having to do

with each of the five senses. Paste them onto this
page where they belong.
Sight Smell
Touch
Taste Hearing
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Name: - - - - - - - - -
The Order of Creation

Draw and color a rock. Draw and color a tree.
What can a rock do?

What can a tree or a plant do?
It cannot move by itself.

Is it alive? Yes, it grows!
It cannot talk, or feel, or see.

It cannot move by itself, and it
It is not alive.
cannot talk, feel, or see.
Draw and color an animal. Draw and color a person.
Do animals live?
People are special.
Yes! They grow and move

They have life too!
around! But, they cannot think

They think, understand and laugh.
or talk. Animals are trained, they

They can also choose what to do.
do not choose
They have a soul! They can
as we do.
know, love, and serve God.

Name: - - - - - - -
Know, Love, and erve
the Lord!
Show how you know, love, and serve the Lord by

connecting each word in the left column with the
appropriate word or phrase in the right column.
Pray
Know Obey your

parents
Read the Bible
Love
Study hard
Serve Visit the

Blessed
h. Sacrament
).
Share
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Name: _
Draw a picture of your guardian angel helping you

in some way.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Solve the uzzle
Use the words below to help you solve the puzzle.

Adam Eden Garden
body Eve soul
forever
God created A and E __ with a

1L _ .JL _ and s _ _ 1.
They lived in the G _ l of E __ -.lL,
They could live .L _ l because they had

God's very own life in their souls.
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Name: _
Draw Adam and Eve, animals, and growing things

of all kinds in the Garden of Eden. Put smiles on
Adam's and Eve's faces because they were very
happy in the garden. Then color your picture.
18 Faith and Life Series • Grade 1 • Chapter 5· Lesson 2

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Word Search
Can you find these words in the puzzle?
ADAM GRACE
BODY GOD
EVE HEAVEN
GIFT SOUL
H E A V E N X
X X X B 0 D Y
X G 0 D X X X
X X X X E V E
A D A M X X X
X X S 0 U L X
X G I F T X X
G R A C E X X

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I am a child of God!
Draw a picture showing that you are a child of God.
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A ad Story
Why are Adam and Eve sad?

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Fill
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When AdalTI and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden,
they:
1. _
2. _
3. _
4. _
5. _
6. _
After Adam and Eve sinned and had to leave the

Garden of Eden, they:
1. _
2. _
3. _
4. _
5. _
Name: - - - - - - -
We are all born with 0 IGINAL SIN,
but it is washed away in Baptism
and we are filled with GRACE.
GRACE is GOD'S LIFE in us.
This makes us children of God.
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God promised me a Savior!
Jesus is His name.
God loves me very much.
Jesus saves me from sin through grace.
Color the picture.
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Name: - - - - - - - - -
oah's Ark
What was it like on the ark with all
those aninlals?
Write a sentence and draw a picture.
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Name: - - - - - - - - -
Abraham answered, "God, Himself,
will provide the sheep for sacrifice."
Draw a picture of the angel giving Abraham a

ram to offer in place of Isaac.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Waiing
If I had to wait a long time, what would I do?

Would I be angry or impatient? _
Would I learn about God?

- - - - -
Would I forget why I was waiting? _
Would I read the Bible?

- - - - -
Would I waste my time? _
Would I pray every day? _
Would I be faithful to God? - - - -

What else might I do?

Name: - - - - - - - - -
an you match the two lists below?

The Sons of Noah
Adam and Eve
A promise that makes us
Noah family with God
Shem, Ham, Japheth ~hey lost grace through
SIn
Abraham
Our Savior and Lord
Isaac
He built an ark
Jesus
A faithful man, even
Covenant when it was difficult
The one who was almost
sacrificed
Use the list of names above to help
you fill in the blanks.
1. and were tempted by the
devil to disobey God.
2. saved creation in an ark.

3. was faithful and was promised many
descendants.

Name: - - - - - - - -
rd Sea ch
Look carefully! The words go across and down.
ADAM EVE JOHN

ABRAHAM GOD MOSES
ANGEL ISAAC NOAH
DEVIL JESUS
X JE S U S X I X A
X X X X X X X S X N
X A X A X N 0 A H G
X D X B X X X A X E
X A X R X X X C X L
X M X A X X X X X X
G X X H X X X X X X
0 X X A X D E V I L
D X X M 0 S E S X X
X E V E X X J 0 H N

Name: _
Are you ready for Jesus?
God had a plan for Abraham and Moses. They were

good men and helped others be good to prepare for
Jesus. God has a plan for you, too!
Draw a picture of yourself doing something good
to prepare for Jesus.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
The Ten ommandments:
Rules for life
Write a letter to Jesus telling Hinl that you will

obey His Conlnlandnlents because you love Him
and want to be happy with Him forever.
Dear Jesus,
Love,
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Name: - - - - - - - - -
John t Baptist
John the Baptist was the last prophet.
He said, "Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand."
He baptized people with the
baptism of repentance in the Jordan River.
He baptized Jesus.
Color the picture.

Name: - - - - - - - -
Hail ary
Use the following words and page 39 in your textbook
to help you fill in the blanks.
death grace Lord

.
fruit Hail SInners
God Holy women
Jesus
Mary, full of - - - - ,
The is with thee.
Blessed art thou
among ------,
and blessed is the
of thy womb, _
Mary, Mother of ,
pray for us -------,
now and at the hour of our
Amen.
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Name: _
Here is a play for you and a friend. One of you will

be Mary. The other one will be the Angel Gabriel.
Mary is in her house all alone. Then the Angel Gabriel comes.
Gabriel: Hail, Mary! You are full of grace. Among
all women, you are most blessed. And
blessed is the baby that you will have.
Mary: r don't understand. What do you mean?
I'm afraid.
Gabriel: Don't be afraid, Mary. I'm an angel and
God sent me from Heaven. He wants you
to be the Mother of His Son.
Mary: r love God and I'll do whatever He wants.
Gabriel: Thank you, Mary. Goodbye.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Answer the following questions using Chapter 9 of

your textbook.
1. Where did Mary live?
2. Did Mary ever sin?
3. What was the name of the angel who came to visit

Mary?
4. What did the Angel Gabriel ask Mary?
5. Did Mary accept this invitation?
6. Who was Mary's husband?

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The osary
Color the Our Father beads red, and the Hail
Mary beads blue.
When we say the rosary, we honor Jesus' mother,
Mary and we stay close to both Jesus and Mary.

Name: - - - - - - - - - -
The Holy Land
On this map of the Holy Land, color the land

brown and the sea blue. Then draw a star on the
city where Jesus was born.
JORDA~
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BEItILEHEt-I
h5RAEL
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The Nativity
Color the picture and then answer the question.
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Who caIne to see Baby Jesus?

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Word Search
BETHLEHEM BIRTHDAY
MANGER MARY
SHEPHERDS JOSEPH
CHRISTMAS SAVIOR
JESUS
x C H R I S T M A S
X B I R T H D A Y A
X J X X X E X X X V
X 0 X X X P X X X I
X S X X X H X X X 0
B E T H L E H E M R
X P X M A R Y X X X
X H X X X D X X X X
X J E S U S X X X X
X X X M A N G E R X

Name: _
Draw a picture of Santa Claus kneeling before

baby Jesus.
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Three wise men followed
a star. They came to
worship Jesus.
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Let the wise men be our examples.
The wise men traveled a long way to visit Jesus and

bring Him gifts.
Answer the following questions.

1. Can you visit Jesus in the stable, as the wise men
did?
2. Can you visit Jesus at church?
3. Can you visit Jesus at home?
4. The wise men brought gifts. What gifts can you

take to Jesus?

Name: - - - - - - - - -
A Gift of Love
H you were at the first Christmas, what special gift

or talent would you bring to Jesus? Draw yourself
bringing your gift of love to Him.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
The Morning Offering
There are many things you can offer in

your morning offering.
Match the words in the left column with the
correct words in the right column.
sports
treats
Prayers scraped knee
new puppy
Works chores
grace before meals
adoration
Joys
friends
hurt feelings
Sufferings
church
sharing
scared of the dark

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Fight into Egypt
Traveling to Egypt was very difficult for Joseph,

Mary, and baby Jesus. The days were very hot and
the nights were very cold.
Draw a picture of Joseph taking Mary and Jesus

on this difficult journeyo

Name: _
Joseph the Carpenter

Jesus liked to help his foster-father.
Color the picture.
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Name: - - - - - - - - -
Using the words below, write the words for Ma y
under the title "Mary" in the chart. Do the same
for Joseph.
Carpenter Husband
Beautiful Teacher
Foster-father Mother
Handmaid of God Sinless
Mary Joseph
1. _ 1. _
2. _ 2. _
3. _ 3. _
4. _ 4. _

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Jesus was young once, just like you!
He understands you and all you think and do!
List some things you can share with Jesus.

1. _
2. _
3. _
4. _
5. _

Name: - - - - - - - - -
1. How old was Jesus when He began teaching?
2. Where did Jesus teach?
3. What did He want people to know?
4. Who did Jesus teach?
5. Who did Jesus bless?
6. Who were Jesus' special helpers?
7. How many helpers did He have?
8. How can you be an Apostle?

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Jeslls liked to spend time with children.

He told them how much their Heavenly
Father loves them.
Color the picture.
Jesus put His arms around the children

and He gave them His blessing.
Name: - - - - - - - -
Jesus chose twelve Apostles.
They listened to His teaching, then
they taught others about Jesus.
Draw and color a picture of Jesus teaching His

. twelve Apostles.

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Name: - - - - - - - - -
It is important to listen to your

teacher and to learn about Jesus, s
you can teach others and be apostles.
Color the picture.
In the nome ~%
\~ of the lJ'~
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Father
and of the Son
and of the
~ Hez:~irit.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
The Good News!

Who? (Who preached the Good News? )
What? (What is the Good News?)
Where? (Where did Jesus tell the Good News?)
When? (When did people first hear the Good News?)

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Word Search
GOODNEWS HEAVEN PRAY

EVERYWHERE BIBLE APOSTLES
KINGDOM JESUS CHILDREN
TEACH FATHER EVERYONE
x X C H I L D R E N X E
X X X X X J B I B L E V
G 0 0 D N E W S X X X E
T X X X X S X X X X X R
E X X X X U X X P R A Y
A X X X X S X X X X X W
C X X X X X X X X F X H
H X H E A V E N X A X E
X E V E R Y 0 N E T X R
A P 0 S T L E S X H X E
X X X X X X X X X E X X
K I N G D 0 M X X R X X

Name: - - - - - - -
Every Sunday
t at Mass we
t hear the
Gospel. It is
the Good News
of God's love
for us. It helps
us to love God.
It tells us all
about Jesus our
Lord and
Savior.
I can listen at Mass to understand the readings.
My parents can help n1e when I do not understand.
List some people to whom you can tell the Good
News.

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Name: - - - - - - - - -
Memorize the Great Commandments.
"You shall love the Lord your God with all

your heart, and with all your soul, and with
all your mind
You shall love your neighbor as yourself"
Matthew 22:37, 39
Can you give some examples of how to live this
commandment?
Love God
Love Neighl:or

Name: - - - - - - - -
Jes s mu tip ies oaves
and fi to feed
00 people!
Draw and color a picture of the s all boy

giving Jesus the loaves of bread and fish.

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Name: - - - - - - - - -
Jesus did miracles to show us t at He

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is the Son of God.
Label the pictures of the miracles that Jesus did.
Jesus heals the

sick girl.
Jesus calms
the storm.
Jesus feeds 5000.
Jesus makes the

man walk.
Jesus makes the

blind man see.
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Name: _
Jesus still does

miracles today!
Color the pictures.
Even today,
Jesus still heals
t people and
forgives sin.
He does this
throllgh His
Church.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
I believe en Jesus.
Put an X in the correct boxes.
Because I believe in Jesus...
D I know that Jesus is the Son of God.
D I know how to tie my shoes.
D I know that Jesus worked miracles.
D I know that Jesus can forgive sins.
D I can be happy with Him in Heaven.
D I can make my bed.
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The blind man
believed in Jesus.
Color the picture.
Jesus made him see!

Name: - - - - - - -
Word Search
BELIEVE STORM SINS

FAITH SICK MIRACLES
HEAL CURE WALK
CALM FORGIVE LIFE
x S I N S G T F L
L L H E A L D 0 I
J C X W Y W C R F
K C U R E A A G E
S T 0 R M L L I F
R R D R S K M V A
L B E L I E V E I
M I R A C L E S T
N L L C K M V C H

Name:
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Dear Jesus,
I believe in You because:
Love,
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J SUS gave us His 0 y and
lood at the Last Sppe .
Color the picture.

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At Mass, the priest does what Jesus did.
He says the words of Jesus and the bread and
wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
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Faith and Life Series • Grade 1 • Chapter 17· Lesson 2
Nan1e:
- - - - - - - - -
Use the following word and phrases to fill in the blanks.
bread and wine Eucharist

grace all
bread of life Body and Blood
bishops and priests
1. Jesus can be with us always through the
2. The Eucharist is not part of Jesus, but of

Jesus.
3. Jesus is the ------
4. A Catholic receives Jesus and His - - -

when he receives Jesus in the Eucharist.
5. Jesus gave the Apostles the power to change the

- - - - - into His
_ _ _ _. The Apostles
then gave the power to the _

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Word Search
BLOOD MASS
BODY PRIEST
BREAD TABERNACLE
CUP WINE
J Q M A S S B P T J
L G L F N H L Y A J
Z B N M N W 0 V B X
P R I E S T o W E J
Q E K K H T D N R N
H A R W I N E V N C
P D N C K R L P A L
G C Q U L P Q H C C
X C G P B 0 D Y L L
B C F T X C Y M E J

Nan1e: - - - - - - - - - -
Write a letter to Jesus. Thank him for dying on

the Cross for you.
Dear Jesus,
Love,

Name: _
The Passion of Christ

1. What day was the Last Supper?
2. Where did Jesus go after the supper?
3. What did He do there?
4. Jesus knew that He would be killed. Why did Jesus

want to give His life?
5. What did Jesus carry through Jerusalem?
6. Who was with Jesus during this time?
7. What day did Jesus die?

Name: - - - - - - - - - - -
Jesus Dies for Us
Draw a picture of yourself under the Cross of Jesus
with His faithful followers. Then, color the picture.
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Word Search
CROSS
NAILS
FALL
SIMON
GARDEN
SOLDIER
GOOD FRIDAY
SUFFER
HOLY THURSDAY
THORNS
LAST SUPPER
WHIPS
H 0 L Y T H U R S DAY
S 0 L D I E R M N H G G
C X M N R D P D T P o A
R L o V E L L R H N 0 R
0 R W X T F B K 0 ADD
S Y H X F Y N T R I F E
S R I R S I M 0 N L R N
B K P F N V L M S S I R
H R S U F F E R J K D T
L A S T S U P P E R A B
B R Z F A L L G V M Y P
C T V L M M J N Z,G Z M

Name: - - - - - - - - -
The Easter Se son
brings w life!
Color the pictures.
We welcome God's
creations into the world.
We thank Jesus for His
grace and we welcoll1e
Him into our hearts.

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The Order of the Mass

Draw a line from the part of the Mass to the
words that are said during each part. Then,
number the four parts in the correct order.
- - - Liturgy of "Go in peace to love

the Eucharist and serve the Lord."
Concluding Rite "A reading from the

Holy Gospel according
to John."
___ Liturgy of "This is My Body

the Word which will be given up
for you."
Introductory Rite "I confess to almighty

God..."

Name: - - - - - - - - -
The Gift of Grace

Fill in the blanks using the words below.
thank Adam and Eve
new life confession
prayer SIn
Eucharist won
1. lost the gift of

grace for us in the Garden of Eden.
2. Jesus back the gift of grace for us by dying
for our sins and rising to _ _
3. We should Jesus for the gift of grace.
4. We must "feed" the gift of grace with
and the
5. We will lose the gift of grace if we _
6. We can receive the gift of grace again if we are
sorry for our sins and go to _

NalTIe: - - - - - - - - - -
Can you fill in the blanks? Use Chapter 19 in

your textbook for help.
On the day after Jesus died,

something happened.
----- rose from the - - - - - - - - -

which means He came back to - - - - - That
day was the very first
We call this great miracle
the _
----- and the were

so happy to see alive again. And
we are glad that our Savior is alive too. Because Jesus
_______ from the , we too,
can in His and live

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Jesus Be •.n His Church
"And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock

I will build my church, and the powers of death
shall not prevail against it.~'
Matthew 16: 18
Color the picture of the Papal symbol.
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Name: - - - - - - - - -
rd Search
APOSTLES FOUNDED LEADERS

BISHOPS GRACE PASTORS
CATHOLIC JESUS PETER
CHURCH KEYS POPE
v C H L P P 0 P E N
D H N L E J E S U S
H U C A T H 0 L I C
B R T W E Y C Y N R
I C G D R G F N L M
S H R P A S T 0 R S
H K A P 0 S T L E S
0 E C L E A D E R S
P Y E J R F P R J B
S S L F o U N D E D

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Write sentences about the lesson using the

following words.
Apostles:
Catholic Church:
Peter:
Pope:
Bishops:
Keys:
•
II
r -
Name: - - - - - - - - -

1. What is the Church?
2. By whom was the Church founded?
3. Who are the leaders of the Church today?
4. What is a Pope?
5. Who is our Pope now?

Name: - - - - - - - -
Word Search
ALIVE
CROSS
JESUS
ALLELUIA
DIED
MIRACLE
ASCENSION
EASTER
NAILS
BAPTIZE
GOOD FRIDAY
TEACH
BURIED
HOLY SPIRIT
THORNS
B K V J A S C E N S I 0 N
E A S T E R J E S U S H N
H Q K H A L I V E Y D T A
K E M U K R X C Y I 0 H I
G D H 0 L Y S P I R I T L
K I T T E A C H J F B B S
V E G M I R A C L E U A M
J D Y Y L R X G E Y R P C
G 0 0 D F R I D A Y I T R
B G R K T V D K S V E I 0
A L L E L U I A T D D Z S
T H 0 R N S E K E M L E S

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Bantism
"Go therefore and Inake disciples of all nations,
. baptizing them in the nalne of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe
all that I have commanded you..."
Matthew 28: 19-20
Color the picture.

Nanle: - - - - -
The Ascension
of Our Lord
Jesus went to Heaven to be

w·th God the Father.
Color the picture.

Name: _
Someday Jesus will
come again!
What should I do to prepare?

First, match the words that show how you would
prepare if a king were to come to your home.
Then match the words that show how you should
prepare for Jesus, the King of Kings, to come again.
Put on my best clothes
King Not sin
Pray
Clean the house
Prepare my family's best meal
Jesus Go to Mass
Be on my best behavior
Serve others

Name: - - - - - - - -
The Holy Spirit Comes
1. What did Mary and the Apostles do for nine days

in the room?
2. What happened on the tenth day?
3. What sound did Mary and the Apostles hear when

the Holy Spirit came?
4. What do we call the day that the Holy Spirit came?
5. With what did the Holy Spirit fill their souls and
hearts?
6. What do we call prayers that last nine days?
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Word Search
APOSTLES GOODNEWS
POPE
BAPTIZE
GRACE
PRAY
BISHOPS
HEART
SOUL
BRAVE
HOLY SPIRIT
TEACH
CHURCH
LOVE
WIND
NINE
W Z W G 0 0 D N E W S
Q J F A P 0 S T L E S
J M L G R A C E B L S
H 0 L Y S P I R I T 0
B H V N L L X B S R U
R G F I L C H A H R L
A N Y N 0 T P P 0 P E
V T W E V E R T P J G
E Z V D E A A I S K B
W I N D Z C Y Z R N M
C H U R C H H E A R T
...
Name: - - - - - - - - -
The Holy Spirit is alive in the Church

oday. He helps the Pope and the
bishops to teach the truth about God.
He helps us to love one another and
become holy.
Fill in the missing letters to the gifts of the Holy
Spirit using the letters below. Then, color the picture.
Wi_do_ For_itu_e Fea of the

Un_er_tanding _now_edge ord
P_et_ _oun_el
K t I y r C d
s L ill s i d s

Name:- - - - - -
The Trinity
One od in three Persons
Color the circle with "The Father" red, "The Son"
blue, and "The Holy Spirit" yellow. Then color
the sections with the word "is" orange, and the
sections with "is not" black.
IS NOT
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-
NaiTIe:
- - - - - - - - -
Can you fill in the blanks? Use Chapter 23 in

your textbook for help.
There is only God. There are
----- Divine Persons in one God.
We call the three Persons in one God the
_______________. God the
_____ is the first Person of the Blessed Trinity.
God the is the second Person of the
Blessed Trinity. He became the man Whom we call
----- and Who died to save us from
_____. God the _
is the third Person of the Blessed Trinity.
The three Persons of the Trinity had no
_ _ _ _ _. They always were and always will be.
The Three Persons are equal. The IS
not greater than the Son. The Son is not greater than
the Holy Spirit.
We know there are three Persons in One God
because Jesus told us. That is called a - - - - -
and we will have to wait until Heaven to understand.

Name: - - - - - - -
Word Search
BLESSED JESUS SON

FATHER MYSTERY THREE
GOD ONE TRINITY
HOLY SPIRIT PERSONS
V V T X F A T H E R
0 E N Y T R R Z K R
H 0 L Y S P I R I T
T M Y S T E R Y R R
R H M Q N R J Y X D
I B L E S S E D F G
N L M L W 0 S X S 0
I V L V J N U J 0 D
T H R E E S S D N R
Y R P H H D R T T P
•
Name: _
We pray to the Trinity

Fill in the blanks using the words below.
loves Son
Cross Second
Holy Spirit Father
We make the Sign of the Cross before and after each

prayer to remind us of the mystery of the Trinity. We
say, "In the Name of the and of the
--- and of the . Amen."
The Trinity Iives in our hearts when we have the gift of

grace. We make the Sign of the Cross over our hearts to
remind us that God us and we love Him.
We make the shape of a cross to remind us that the

_ _ _ _ _ _ Person of the Trinity, Jesus, died on the
_____ so that we could have grace in our souls.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Can you answer the following questions?
1. When you were born, did you have Original Sin?
2. Where did you get the Original Sin?
3. When you were born, did you have grace in your

soul?
4. What washes away the guilt of Original Sin?
5. What happened when you were baptized?
6. Who won the grace for you that was put in your
soul?
7. How was the grace won for you?
8. After you were baptized, could you go to Heaven?
9. Are you happy that you were baptized?
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Name: - - - - - - - -
Baptism takes away Original Sin

and gives us God's life!
Baptism fills us with grace and makes
us children of God.
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"I baptize you in the Name of the Father and

of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

Name: - - - - - - - - -
My
Baptism
My name is:
I was baptized on (date?):
I was baptized by (whom?):
I was baptized at (church?):
My Godparents were:
I wore:
The priest poured/put me under:
I was anointed with:
I received:
This is how my family celebrated:
...
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Name: - - - - - - - - -
Draw a picture that shows that Baptislll freed you

from sin, and opened the doors of Heaven to you!

Name: - - - - - - - -
The Bible
Find each of the itenls in the list below using your
Bible. Show a friend and have him write his name

beside each item to show that you found it.
T
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The Old Testament:
The New Testament:
The Gospels:
The Book of Matthew:
The Book of Mark:
The Book of Luke:
The Book of John:

...
!) ...
Name: - - - - - - - - -
Circle the right answer.

1. When I go to Church, I should genuflect when getting
in and out of my pew. YES NO
2. When I am in Mass, I should talk to my friends and
family. YES NO
3. When I go to Mass, I should listen to the readings.
YES NO
4. When I go to Church, I should sit still and be quiet.
YES NO
5. When I go to Church, I should pray. YES NO
6. When I go to Mass, I should receive Communion
even though I have not made my First Communion.
YES NO
7. When I go to Mass, I should go up for a blessing until
I have made my First Communion. YES NO
8. When I go to Mass, I should sing along with the choir.
YES NO
9. When I go to Mass, I know when the bread and wine
become the Body and Blood of Jesus. YES NO

Name: - - - - - - - - -
Fill in the blanks using Chapter 25 of your textbook.

One of the best things you can do is sit _
at Mass and listen to and join in the _
At every Mass we hear God's , God is
speaking to us. We listen to a special from
God's book, which is called the _
- - - - - -. And we hear the - - - - - -
_ _ _ _ _ _ about from a part of the
Bible called the - - - - -
Jesus is with us at - - - - - - He offers
_ _ _ _ _ _ to God the at every
Mass, just as He did on Good . We can
offer ourselves with Jesus too.
At every Mass, we should remember the _
- - - - - - that Jesus had with the - - - - - -
and how He changed the and _
into His and . God has given
_ _ _ _ _ the power to do what Jesus did.
When the priest takes bread in his hands and says
"This is my " it becomes the Body of Jesus.
And when he takes the cup of wine in his hands and says
"This is the cup of nlY " it becomes the Blood
of Jesus. We do not see on the - - - - '
but He is really there. Jesus is and He can
do anything.
I!I!'"
Name: _
When we receive the Body of Jesus,
He lives in us and gives us grace.
Jesus, please come tome soon.
I want so much to receive You.
Amen.
Name: _
Did you know that Jesus gave us His

other to be our mother too!
We should take time with our Mother Mary .
She wants to teach us how to pray.
This week, before bed, pray the Hail Mary. Put a

check in the box each day you pray to your
Heavenly Mother.
Monday Tuesday WechsJay Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
H
Name: _
The Assumptio
Mary was assumed into Heaven,
body and soul.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is
the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Name: - - - - - - - - -
Answer the following questions using the picture

on page 102 of your textbook.
1. Who is receiving a crown?
2. Who is giving the crown to her?
3. Upon what is she sitting?
4. What are in the clouds?
5. What is God the Father wearing?
6. What is God the Son wearing?
7. What does the Holy Spirit look like?
8. What is happening in this picture?

Name: _
Mary is m Mother
Write some ways in which Mary is our example.
'I

Name: - - - - - - - -
How can I be a
fol ower of Jesus?
Answer the following questions to find out sonle

ways that you can follow Jesus.
1. Can I teach anyone about Jesus? Whom?
2. Can I pray? Which prayers? When?
3. Can I do good deeds?
4. Can I go to Mass? When?

105
..
Name: - - - - - - - - -
What would Jesus do?

If you ever have to decide what to do - to make a
good choice, think about what Jesus would do and
then do the same thing!
SITUATION WHAT WOULD WHAT WILL

JESUS DO IDO
I have a test
tomorrow.
I am going to Mass.
My friend is eating
lunch alone.
My mom wants
help setting the
table.
I got up late for

school.
My friend forgot
his lunch.
A little child is
crymg.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
The Mass is e
Perfect Prayer
The Mass contains all types of prayer. Can you match

the following types of prayer with the parts of the Mass?
The Prayers of the Faithful
Blessing and
"Lord, hear our prayer."
Adoration
The Gloria - "Glory to God
in the highest...We worship
You...we praise You for Your
Thanksgiving 1
gory... "
Penitential Rite - And I ask

blessed Mary ever virgin, all
Petition the angels and saints, to pray
for me to the Lord our God."
Eucharistic Prayer - "Let us

give thanks to the Lord our
Intercession
God."

-
Name: _
My sacrifices ak es-~
ha y!
Draw two pictures of yourself making sacrifices to
please Jesus.

Name: - - - - - - - -
Have I done all I can to love God?

1. Do I know and keep the Ten Commandments?
YES NO
2. Do I know and say my prayers? YES NO
3. Do I take time to learn about God? YES NO
4. Do I go to Mass on Sundays? YES NO
5. Do I do things to help other people? YES NO
6. Do I obey my parents? YES NO
7. Do I show my family that I love them? YES NO
8. Do I review myoId lessons to remelnber all I learned?
YES NO
9. Can I teach my friends about Jesus? YES NO
10. Can I sing a song that would please God? YES NO
11. Do I thank God for all He has given me? YES NO
12. Do I tell God that I'nl sorry when I do something
wrong? YES NO
13. When I go to Church, do I bless nlyself with Holy
Water and genuflect? YES NO
14. Can I pray with my family? YES NO
15. Do I remember often to tell God I love Hinl?
YES NO

..
Name: _
This is how I think of
eaven.
Draw a picture of what you imagine Heaven to be

like.

Name: - - - - - - -
The Resurrection of the Bo y
Jesus is God and He Mary was taken to

returned to Heaven. Heaven body and soul.
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Your body will join your soul at the end of the

world.
Draw a picture of yourself in Heaven at the end of
the world.

Name: - - - - - - - - -
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road to Heaven.
Draw yourself following Jesus to Heaven.
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GOD'S
LAWS
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DEEDS
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OUR HEAVENLY FATHER

Faith and Life Series

Ignatius Press, San Francisco

Catholics United for the Faith, Steubenville

First Edition Writer: Barbara M. Nacelewicz

First Edition Artist: Gary Hoff; David Previtali

Revision Writer: Colette Ellis, M.A.

Revision Editor: Veronica A. Gutierrez

Revision Artist: Christopher 1. Pelicano

mer Director of the Pontifical Catechetical Institute, Diocese of Arlington,

intended to implement the authentic approach in Catholic catechesis given to the

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger on "Sources and Transmission of Faith".

Edition. Old Testament © 1952; Apocrypha © 1957; Catholic Edition, incorpo­

by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches

of Christ in the United States of America. All rights reserved.

2007 reprint. See www.faithandlifeseries.com for a list of minor textual changes.

© 1987,2002 Catholics United for the Faith, Inc.

All rights reserved

Printed in Hong Kong

1. God Is Our Father 1

2. Heaven Is Our Home 5

3. God Watches over Everything 9

4. God's Special Gifts 13

5. Adam and Eve 17

8. Getting Ready for the Savior 29

9. Mary Hears Some Wonderful News 33

10. The Savior Is Born 37

11. Three Wise Men Arrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

12. Jesus Grows Up 45

13. Jesus Begins His Work 49

14. Jesus Tells the Good News 53

15. Jesus Does Wonderful Things 57

16. We Believe in Jesus 61

17. The Best Gift of All 65

18. Jesus Dies for Us 69

19. Jesus Was Raised to New Life 73

20. Jesus Begins the Church 77

21. Jesus Goes Back to Heaven 81

22. The Holy Spirit Comes 85

23. The Blessed Trinity 89

24. God Gives You His Life 93

25. Many Gifts from God 97

26. Our Mother, Mary 101

27. Following Jesus 105

28. Jesus Will Come Again 109

"Behold, I have graven you on the

Faith and Life Series • Grade 1 • Chapter 1 • Lesson 1 1

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2 Faith and Life Series • Grade 1 • Chapter 1 • Lesson 2

Our , Who art in ,

Faith and Life Series • Grade 1 • Chapter 1 • Lesson 3 3

Draw a picture of your­ Draw a picture of your­

4 Faith and Life Series • Grade 1 • Chapter 1 • Lesson 4

Heaven is more beautiful than - - - - - - - -

Heaven is more fun than - - - - - - - - - -

Heaven is better than - - - - - - - - - - -

Heaven is prettier than _

Heaven lasts longer than _

Heaven will make me happier than _

Edition. Old Testament © 1952; Apocrypha © 1957; Catholic Edition, incorpo

Draw a picture of your Draw a picture of your

In tlle Nanle of the - - - - - -