Lesson One
Theme: Made for Greatness
Topic: We Want to Be Saints!
Overview
Students will recall that God wants us to be happy. He knows what will bring us the greatest happiness. Following His plan will make us happy in this life and ultimately in Heaven.
Additional Student / Classroom Resources
Video: St. Tarcisius
2 min video by the Apostleship of Prayer. Beautiful summary of the saint’s life.
Resources for Parents & Teachers
Video: Maria Goretti
Video introduction to Maria Goretti’s Life
Dominic Savio
Written biography
St Tarcisius
Written biography
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catechism of the Catholic Church: especially paragraphs 2012 and 2013
Lumen Gentium
Lumen Gentium especially Chapter 5