Introduction to Catholic Apologetics for Kids

Description

Maybe you’ve been giving your kids catechism lesson after catechism lesson and you want to take their religious education to the next level.  Or maybe you want to simply show your kids how all those catechism lessons really do have value and that they can be applied to real life conversations with our family and friends.  Or maybe you are looking for a grab-n-go course for your Catholic co-op this year.  Introduction to Catholic Apologetics for Kids may be just what you are looking for!

I created this 6 session course for our Catholic co-op to use in highlighting “truth” in our year’s theme of “Truth, beauty, and goodness.”  After finding no Catholic apologetic courses for kids were even available, I ended up crafted and successfully implementing Introduction to Catholic Apologetics for Kids.

Introduction to Catholic Apologetics for Kids will help your children defend their Catholic faith against other non-Catholic Christians as they learn:

• Beginner apologetics
• How to view and best interact with our Protestant brothers and sisters
• How to defend the Catholic faith with charity and gentleness
• Simple responses to challenges of faith
• Scripture memory work
• Expand upon and apply the basic Catholic theology learned in the home

The course consists of 6 sessions that take 45 – 60 minutes to teach (each session could be expanded upon if more time is available).

The 6 session topics include:

• Session 1 – Introduction to Apologetics and Bible and Tradition
• Session 2 – Faith and Works
• Session 3 – The Papacy
• Session 4 – Communion of Saints
• Session 5 – The Blessed Virgin Mary
• Session 6 – Wrap-up and Review Session

What course materials are included in Introduction to Catholic Apologetics for Kids?

This is a digital product.  No physical product will be shipped to you.

(download the Instructor’s Guide, Session 1 Discussion Outline, and Session 1 Family Handout here)

Instructor’s Guide and Discussion Outlines  (PDF)

Each session consists mainly of a leader-led discussion.  This is not a lecture, but a guided discussion of topics.  The general outline of each session discussion consists of the following:

• Review previous session(s) topic(s) and scripture memory work
• Introduce and discuss current session’s topic
• Discuss and answer objections to Catholic beliefs concerning the topic
• Introduce and practice scripture memory work
• Quick session recap
• Introduce next session’s topic
• (If time allows, mock challenges from previous lessons are listed at the end of each discussion outline.)

Family Handouts (PDF)

This pdf contains 6 printouts to be distribute to each family involved in the course. The handouts help the parents know what is being discussed in class and can facilitate further conversation and instruction in the home.

(download the Instructor’s Guide, Session 1 Discussion Outline, and Session 1 Family Handout here)

Scripture Memory Work Cards (PDF)

Scripture memory work cards are included in the course pack.  These memory work cards can be printed, cut, and distributed to each student to help them memorize the course’s scripture. (See product gallery images.)

Scripture Copywork (PDF)

Both print and cursive versions of each scripture verse are included in the course pack.  These may be used during class or sent home as optional homework to reinforce and assist in memorization of the scripture memory work.  (See product gallery images.)

 

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