KWL Digital Primary: Year 1

Overview:

This chapter looks at the place of special stories in the Bible. The story of God’s love for us is found in the Bible, as well as the lives of great people in God’s plan. Jesus is the most important person in the Bible; his stories are the best.

What’s inside:

• Why are stories important?
• God’s great love for us
• Stories in the Bible

Overview:

This chapter looks at how the Mass is our special celebration. Jesus is with us when we pray. At Mass, we listen to the Word of God, and Jesus becomes present in the bread and wine. The Mass is our prayer of thanksgiving to God.

What’s inside:

• Celebrating Mass as God’s family
• Jesus is with us
• Offering of praise and thanksgiving

Overview:

This chapter addresses the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, and during these days, we prepare for Easter by caring for others and for our world.

What’s inside:

• Ash Wednesday
• To be more like Jesus during Lent
• Caring for others and the world

Overview:

This chapter looks at the 14 Stations of the Cross. These scenes tell the story of Jesus on the day he died. The Church is encouraged to pray these 14 Stations during Lent.

What’s inside:

• What happened to Jesus on the day that he died?
• Jesus carries his cross
• Jesus is crucified

Overview:

This chapter tells us about the last meal that Jesus had with his disciples before he died. During this special meal, Jesus prayed a blessing over bread and wine and gave these gifts to his disciples. Jesus left the Church this special meal, in which we can remember his life, death and resurrection.

What’s inside:

• A meal with friends
• Jesus offers his Body and Blood
• Do this in remembrance of me

Overview:

This chapter looks at the death of Jesus. It commences with his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and concludes with him being placed in a tomb.

What’s inside:

• The Garden of Gethsemane
• The road to Calvary
• Jesus is placed in the tomb

Overview:

This chapter tells us about the day Jesus was raised from the dead. Many people heard of his rising from the dead, and some special people met the risen Christ on that day.

What’s inside:

• The tomb is empty
• Unbelieving disciples
• Jesus and the supper at Emmaus

Overview:

This chapter tells us that Jesus returned to his Father in heaven. He gave some parting words to his disciples, calling them to tell the world about God’s loving kindness. Jesus promised to always be with his disciples and said he would send the Holy Spirit to help them.

What’s inside:

• Go and make disciples of all nations
• The promise of the Holy Spirit
• Jesus ascended into heaven

Overview:

This chapter looks at the sending of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. The Holy Spirit comes in fire and wind and has the power to change people’s lives. The apostles immediately began to tell the Good News of Jesus throughout the world.

What’s inside:

• Pentecost and the upper room
• Sound of wind and tongues of fire
• A gift of understanding

Overview:

This chapter looks at Jesus’ message to his disciples that they should welcome little children. The young ones belong to the kingdom of God and need special care. They are greatly loved by God.

What’s inside:

• The rebuke of the disciples
• Little ones and the kingdom of God
• Jesus blesses the children

Overview:

This chapter addresses the celebration of a baptism. The elements of the celebration are noted, and the key moment of pouring water on the baby’s head and reciting the special words is highlighted.

What’s inside:

• Sacrament of Initiation
• The Rite of Baptism
• Gift of the Holy Spirit

Overview:

This chapter tells us that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is also our mother. She played a special role in the life of her son, Jesus, and was with him when he died. She is a very special person in our lives, caring and praying for us.

What’s inside:

• Chosen by God
• Mary says “yes”
• Mary our mother

Overview:

This chapter addresses the Kingdom of God and tells us that, unlike other places where people rule over others, God’s kingdom is one of peace and love. We are called to work for God’s kingdom here on earth.

What’s inside:

• Kingdom of peace and love
• Living as Jesus teaches
• Caring for one another

Overview:

This chapter explores the parable of the mustard seed and notes its growth. It says that the kingdom of God is like this small seed.

What’s inside:

• Jesus tells a parable
• The mustard seed
• Growth of the kingdom

Overview:

This chapter explores the parable of the yeast that is put into the dough to make it rise. It says that the kingdom of God is like this small amount of yeast.

What’s inside:

• Types of bread
• The parable of the yeast
• Small things make big changes

Overview:

This chapter explores the parable of the treasure and the pearl. It says that the kingdom of God is worth more than all your possessions.

What’s inside:

• The hidden treasure
• The precious pearl
• God’s Kingdom is precious

Overview:

This chapter tells us that God created the heavens, the earth and everything that lives and breathes on the earth. God saw that all this was good.

What’s inside:

• God creates the world
• Goodness and beauty
• Rest and the Sabbath

Overview:

This chapter explores the importance of forgiveness in life and notes that Jesus forgave his friend Peter.

What’s inside:

• Saying sorry
• Peter’s sad choice
• Forgiveness and friendship

Overview:

This chapter tells the story of the ten lepers who were healed by Jesus, and only one came back to say thanks.

What’s inside:

• What is leprosy?
• Jesus heals the outcasts
• One grateful heart

Overview:

This chapter looks at the story of the feeding of the multitudes by Jesus with only five loaves and two fish. God feeds the hungry with good things.

What’s inside:

• The hungry crowd
• Five loaves and two fish
• Abundance of the kingdom

Overview:

This chapter tells the story of the Wise Men from the East who searched for Jesus. It also tells of the escape of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus into Egypt.

What’s inside:

• King Herod and the Wise Men
• Star of Bethlehem
• The journey to Egypt