WHO IS GOD?
Children know that
God is the Creator of
the universe. They
acknowledge three
persons of the Trinity: the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
However, the Trinity can still feel
like an abstract concept. Younger
kids also understand that Jesus
died on the cross, rose from the
dead, and is preparing a place for
them in heaven.
Faith Questions
WHERE IS GOD? HOW DO I
INTERACT WITH HIM?
Early elementary students know
that God is with them wherever
they go, even though they cannot see
Him. He is all present, which means He
is also in heaven. They can talk to Jesus
through prayer about anything, anytime
and anywhere. They know that God hears
their prayers and answers them. They
also recognize Baptism and Communion
as two of God's tangible gifts of grace for
believers.
WHAT HAS GOD DONE FOR US?
Elementary students recognize that Jesus died
on the cross for all people and rose from the
dead three days later. They understand He is preparing
a place for them in heaven. They comprehend that Jesus
saves all people, even those who make big mistakes. Jesus
also shows students undeserved grace and forgiveness
when they confess their sins because He loves them so very
much.
HOW DOES GOD WORK
THROUGH THE CHURCH?
By singing songs and using
physical actions, children
can praise Jesus through their words
and bring glory to Him. Teachers help
students study the Word through de-
votions, classwork, and memory work.
Kids can also teach verses to others
when they are hurting or afraid, or
share the Gospel with peers and par-
ents. Children see God's work as they
serve others.
WHO AM I? WHO IS MY
NEIGHBOR?
Elementary students know
they are children of God
created in His image. They are start-
ing to realize they are sinners but that
Jesus forgives them, even if they make
the same mistakes over and over. Chil-
dren can grasp that their neighbor is
anyone God places in their lives to love
and serve. They know they should treat
their neighbors how they themselves
want to be treated.
HOW DOES GOD WORK THROUGH PEOPLE?
A child's vocation is to be a son or daughter,
sister or brother, student, friend, and good neigh-
bor. At home, children are called to honor and
obey their parents, show kindness to siblings, and love one
another just as Jesus loves them. At school, students can
treat classmates with kindness, complete their work on time,
and listen to a teacher's directions. At church, their vocation
is to be in worship and participate in Sunday School. In the
world, children are called to be good neighbors and treat
others how they themselves want to be treated.
"Elementary students
know that God is with
them wherever they go."
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