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As you will notice, each of the following Bible Curriculum suggestions from age 5 onward may actually be used for history as well especially at ages 10, 11, 12 and 15, where actual, historical sourcework is being utilized. Thoughts have consequences -- we act on what we think.
Note: Each lesson took our family approximately 10-15 minutes daily to complete.
Ages 5-9
The
Child's Story Bible: Old Testament, Vol. 1 -- Genesis to
Ruth
Catherine Vos
The Banner of Truth Trust
PO Box 621
Carlisle, PA 17013
ISBN # 0-85151-250-X
The Child's Story Bible: Old Testament,
Vol. 2 -- 1 Samuel to Malachi
Catherine Vos
The Banner of Truth Trust
PO Box 621
Carlisle, PA 17013
ISBN # 0-85151-251-8
The Child's Story Bible: New Testament
Catherine Vos
The Banner of Truth Trust
PO Box 621
Carlisle, PA 17013
ISBN # 0-85151-237-2
The Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos make the stories of the older and newer testaments come alive. Another added benefit of Catherine Vos' The Child's Story Bible is they help to place Bible history in chronological order. Catherine Vos' The Child's Story Bible works brilliantly with The Children's Catechism below.
The
Children's Catechism (revised
from the 1840s edition)
Philip Rollinson and Mark E. Ross
Summertown Texts
PO Box 453
Signal Mountain, TN 37377-0453
ISBN # 0-9614303-2-X
(800) 742-5710
The Children's Catechism makes learning for a young child fun. You will need to change the scripture back to the King James Version. There are 145 questions in total.
Recommendations:
With either a child's tape recorder or with a handheld tape recorder,
play "reporter." First let your child observe
an obnoxious television reporter shoving a microphone into the
face of the person s/he is interviewing. Let your child know you
are playing "reporter". The "reporter"
is the person asking the questions. The "interviewee"
is the person answering the questions. When the child as
the "interviewee" has the answers to the questions mastered,
switch roles. Now have the child be the "reporter".
Most children truly enjoy playing back the "reporter"
and "interviewee" catechism questions on the tape recorder
and hearing themselves.
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1. Question: Who
made you? Answer: God |
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2. Q: What
else did God make? A: God made everything. |
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3. Q: Why
did God make you and everything else? A: For His own glory. |
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4. Q: How
can you glorify God? A: By loving Him and doing what He commands. |
Take approximately 3-5 catechism questions per week. Do not go further into the catechism until your child demonstrates mastery of the questions you have been working on. The Children's Catechism works well with Catherine Vos' The Child's Story Bible listed above.
Auxilliary Reading: To have a better understanding of how thoughts have consequences, beginning around age 8, we also take two (2) weeks off during Easter to do the Christian History Institute's Trial and Testimony of the Early Church. By doing this study on a yearly basis during Easter, my daughters realize how much more they have learned about the Bible and how thoughts have consequences -- we act on what we think.
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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Acts, Romans, 2 Corinthians Galatians, Ephesians Philippians, Colossians First and Second Thessalonians First Timothy, Second Timothy Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James First Peter, Second Peter Three Johns, Jude and Revelation |
Age 10
The
Shorter Catechism For Study Classes Volume 1 (Questions 1-38)
G. I. Williamson
P&R Publishing
PO Box 817
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-0817
ISBN # 0-87552-539-3
Phone Orders: 1-800-631-0094
Contact: 1-908-454-0505
Web Site: P&R
Publishing
G.I. Williamson does an outstanding job at explaining the basics of the Christian faith and gives plenty of Scriptural support. An option that you may want to take advantage of is listening to G.I. Williamson teaching others how to teach each of the lessons in The Shorter Catechism For Study Classes Volume 1 and Volume 2 in audiotape form from
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P.O Box 142 Bassfield, MS 39421 Phone: (601) 797-3011 |
The rental of these tapes is very inexpensive and helps to shed more light on what you are studying.
Personal Note: I would not allow my daughters to do algebra until they had completed The Shorter Catechism For Study Classes Volume 1 and Volume 2. Why? It was very important for them to start dealing with abstract concepts in a concrete manner and to feel comfortable with it before taking on algebra.
Historical Significance: While going through the Shorter Catechisms, I informed my children that this is what the Pilgrim children studied. If they only completed the Shorter Catechisms and did not complete the Larger Catechism (i.e., The Westminster Confession of Faith), they were called half-covenanters and were only allowed half privledges of church membership. This may sound silly to modern ears, however, it was important that the citizens of the colonies had a good understanding of Holy Writ as the laws were an outgrowth of them. Using actual sourcework (i.e., the Shorter Catechisms) to understand the times and the thinking processes of others historically, is extremely helpful for understanding the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other colonial writings.
Recommendations:
Each of my children selected a spiral notebook of their choice
for The Shorther Catechism for Study Classes Volume 1.
In their spiral notebook, they would write the Lesson number
and the questions for that lesson with an erasable pen.
For example:
| Lesson 1 |
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Q 1: What is the chief
end of man? A1: Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever |
At the end of the first lesson, for example, there are 15 questions. We took three (3) questions per day. In short, we would see how many questions were at the end of each lesson and divide by five (5) as the goal was to complete a lesson in one week.
My children would write down the questions at the end of the lesson in their spiral notebook and, as we came across the answer in the lesson, the child would write the answer quickly and in phrases. The answers were written in such a way that the answer was perceived immediately without being bogged down by unnecessary words.
We did the catechism daily. Each day we would read the lesson and answer the questions at the end of the unit. Subsequently, each lesson was read five times. Rightly or wrongly, I felt this was necessary in order for a child to feel comfortable with the information being presented in the lesson.
My younger daughter is very visual. Therefore,
she would duplicate the illustration in each lesson in her spiral
notebook. It worked very well for her in remembering the
point of the illustration.
In our discussion of the lesson, we would
talk about ...
(1) who or what event this lesson reminded us of in the
Bible
(2) who or what event the lesson reminded us of in history
(3) who or what event the lesson reminded us of in current
events
(4) how we would make sure our grandchildren understood
this lesson
Some individuals have their children memorize the answers and questions at the beginning of each lesson every fifth (5th) chapter or so. Others do the lessons verbally and through family discussions. What is most important is to understand HOW your child learns and proceed on that basis.
Flashcards:
The Shorter Catechism For Study Classes Volume
1 (Questions 1-38) by G. I.
Williamson
Age 11
The
Shorter Catechism For Study Classes Volume 2 (Questions 39-107)
G. I. Williamson
P&R Publishing
PO Box 817
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-0817
ISBN # 0-87552-540-7
Phone Orders: 1-800-631-0094
Contact: 1-908-454-0505
Web Site: P&R
Publishing
G.I. Williamson continues his outstanding work in this catechism study guide. We continued the same format as above except we completed a lesson every three days. So, we divided the questions at the end of the unit by three (3) and read each lesson three (3) times. We continued with the spiral notebooks and discussion questions.
An option that you may want to take advantage of is listening to G.I. Williamson teaching others how to teach each of the lessons in The Shorter Catechism For Study Classes Volume 1 and Volume 2 in audiotape form from
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P.O Box 142 Bassfield, MS 39421 Phone: (601) 797-3011 |
The rental of these tapes is very inexpensive and helps to shed more light on what you are studying.
Auxilliary Reading: To have a better understanding of how thoughts have consequences we also read the following:
Flashcards:
The Shorter Catechism
For Study Classes Volume 2 (Questions
39-107) G. I. Williamson
Age 12
The
Heidelberg Catechism: A Study Guide
G. I. Williamson
P&R Publishing
PO Box 817
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-0817
ISBN # 0-87552-551-2
Phone Orders: 1-800-631-0094
Contact: 1-908-454-0505
Web Site: P&R
Publishing
G.I. Williamson should be highly commended for his outstanding work. The Heidelberg Catechism is divided into three parts:
| Part I: Sin and Misery |
| Part II: Deliverance |
| Part III: Gratitude |
We did not use a spiral notebook for this catechism. Instead, I typed up the Questions/Answers at the beginning of the lesson and questions at the end of each chapter typing lines so my daughters could answer each question briefly. We went through the same types of discussion questions ...
In our discussion of the lesson, we would
talk about ...
(1) why would these questions cause the Thirty Years' War
(2) who or what event this lesson reminded us of in the
Bible
(3) who or what event the lesson reminded us of in history
(4) who or what event the lesson reminded us of in current
events
(5) how we would make sure our grandchildren understood
this lesson
Both of my daughters thoroughly enjoyed G.I. Williamson's The Heidelberg Catechism: A Study Guide and are truly appreciative of this work along with the Shorter Catechisms listed above.
Before each lesson, G.I. Williamson recommends reading specific passages in the Bible. What we opted to do was to have Alexander Scourby read the entire chapter that was mentioned. If, for example, Romans 6:1-7 was given for a reading, we followed along in our Bibles when Alexander Scourby read Romans chapter 6.
Historical Significance: Unfortunately, most history texts devote very little time to the Thirty Years' War. This piece of sourcework is very important not only for the Thirty Years' War, but how it impacted the history of the United States.
Auxilliary Reading: To have a better understanding of how thoughts have consequences -- we act on what we think -- we also read the following:
The Lion of the North: A Tale of the Times of Gustavus Adolphus by G.A. Henty, PrestonSpeed Publications, 51 Ridge Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751, (570) 726-7844, Fax: (570) 726-3547
Book Description: In this story,
Mr. Henty gives the history of the first part of the Thirty Years’
War. The issue had its importance, which has extended to the present
day, as it established religious freedom in Germany. The army
of the chivalrous king of Sweden was largely composed of Scotsmen,
and among these was the hero of the story.
Date: 1630
Location: Europe, Germany
Main Event: Thirty Years’ War
Won by the Sword: A Story of the Thirty Years' War by G.A. Henty, PrestonSpeed Publications, 51 Ridge Road, Mill Hall, PA 17751, (570) 726-7844, Fax: (570) 726-3547
Book Description: The scene of this
story is laid in France during latter part of the Thirty Years’
War---the time of Richelieu, of Mazarin and Anne of Austria. The
hero, Hector Campbell, is the orphaned son of a Scottish officer
in the French Army.
Date: 1640
Location: Europe, Germany, France
Main Event: Thirty Years’ War
Gustavus Adolphus: A Hero of the Reformation by C.A. LaCroix, Grace & Truth Books, 3406 Summit Boulevard, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Age 12-13
The
Kingdom of God: A Guide for Old Testament Study
Francis Breisch, Jr.
Christian Schools International
3350 East Paris Avenue, SE
Box 8709
Grand Rapids, MI 49518-8709
ISBN # 0-87463-207-2
To order telephone toll-free at: 1-800-635-8288, ext. 256
The Heidelberg Catechism: A Study Guide by G.I. Williamson did not take the entire year. Each of my children, therefore, continued with The Kingdom of God: A Guide for Old Testament Study. The book is divided into five (5) parts:
| Part I: The Period of Theocratic Beginnings |
| Part II: The Period of Theocratic Establishment |
| Part III: The Period of Theocratic Development |
| Part IV: The Period of Theocratic Decline |
| Part V: The Period of Theocratic Transition |
Francis Breisch, Jr. does a remarkable job explaining the purpose of each book, the author(s) of each book, the issues involved, etc. You will explore each book of the older testament. What my younger daughter opted to do was to have Alexander Scourby read whatever particular book she was studying at the time while she followed along in her Bible.
The Kingdom of God: A Guide for Old Testament Study Suggestions (includes PDF file flashcards, movie recommendations, and more)
Age 13-15
The
Ministry of Christ: Throughout Palestine, In Jerusalem,
To the Ends of the Earth
Francis Breisch, Jr.
Christian Schools International
3350 East Paris Avenue, SE
Box 8709
Grand Rapids, MI 49518-8709
ISBN # 0-87463-296-X
To order telephone toll-free at: 1-800-635-8288, ext. 256
Francis Breisch, Jr. continues his excellent work in The Ministry of Christ: Throughout Palestine, In Jerusalem, To the Ends of the Earth. As the title suggests, you will be reading the entire newer testament. Again, what my younger daughter will opt to do is to have Alexander Scourby read whatever particular book she is studying at the time while she follows along in her Bible. This book is divided into 16 parts and is a total of 431 pages. Francis Breisch, Jr. presents this material in a very systematic, logical, and organized fashion.
The Ministry of Christ: Throughout Palestine, In Jerusalem, To the Ends of the Earth Study Suggestions (includes PDF file flashcards, movie recommendations, and more)
Age 16 and up
The
Westminster Confession of Faith For Study Classes
G. I. Williamson
P&R Publishing
PO Box 817
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-0817
ISBN # 0-87552-538-5
Phone Orders: 1-800-631-0094
Contact: 1-908-454-0505
Web Site: P&R
Publishing
G.I. Williamson continues his remarkable service to God's people with this study guide. This study takes many at least two years to complete due to the high level of vocabulary and the many Scriptural supports that are given.
An option that you may want to take advantage of is listening to G.I. Williamson teaching others how to teach each of the lessons in The Westminster Confession of Faith For Study Classes in audiotape form from
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P.O Box 142 Bassfield, MS 39421 Phone: (601) 797-3011 |
The rental of these tapes is very inexpensive and helps to shed more light on what you are studying.
Historical Significance: Those Pilgrims that were able to demonstrate an understanding of this catechism had full church membership. The Westminster Confession of Faith is an important piece of sourcework as it will enable the reader to better understand the American War of Independence and the basis of the American legal system (e.g., not just American laws on liable, slander, theft, etc., but the American Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, etc.).
Recommendations:
I typed up the Questions/Answers at the beginning of the lesson
and comprehension questions interspersed throughout each chapter
typing lines so my daughters could answer briefly. We went through
the same types of discussion questions ...
In our discussion of the lesson, we would talk about ...
(1) who or what event this lesson reminded us of in the
Bible
(2) who or what event the lesson reminded us of in history
(3) who or what event the lesson reminded us of in current
events
(4) how we would make sure our grandchildren understood
this lesson
(5) how would this apply to math? history? grammar? literature?
civics? science? etc.
I would have my daughter read and answer the questions in written form a week in advance of actually covering that lesson. My daughter, for example, may have been studying and answering questions for chapter 10, but we were actually reading, answering the questions for and discussing chapter 9. This allowed my daughter to go through and see what she understood before either her father or I gave our input on the lesson. In actuality, my daughter went through each lesson twice.
Special:
Sometimes, it is fun
to learn other names and references for Christ. Becoming
familiar with these names, terms and references helps tremendously
when singing Psalms, hymns, or reading western literature!
Other Names
for Christ PDF File
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