To Know, Worship & Love (KWL) Digital seeks to expand upon the current KWL series.
Designed for teachers and students, this release of Prep material caters for a range of curriculum frameworks. Our resources incorporate key topics with a focus on development and engagement, showcasing illustration, animation, touch-and-swipe interactivity and other fun and visually interesting content. Tailored for modern education and available across devices, KWL Digital offers a rich and dynamic learning experience.
Year 4 – Available Content
Chapter 1: God is with us. Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Overview:
This chapter tells us that God is the mystery of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: one loving God in three Persons. We make the Sign of the Cross when we pray.
What’s inside:
- The mystery of the Trinity
- God in the Person of Jesus
- How is God with us today?
Chapter 2: God Is at work in All of Creation
Overview:
This chapter tells us that all of creation is a gift from God. We are called to care for God’s creation and thank God for this great gift.
What’s inside:
- The presence of God in the world
- Sharing in the glory of creation
- Called to be stewards
Chapter 3: We Are God’s Work of Art
Overview:
This chapter tells us that we are made in God’s image and have a body and soul. God has made each of us unique and different from others and has given us all a special dignity.
What’s inside:
- What makes us unique?
- Truth and the Word of God
- Made with a body and soul
Chapter 4: Jesus Christ
Overview:
This chapter is about the life of Jesus, his mission, and his death and resurrection. The Gospel stories tell us about Jesus and share the story of his life with us.
What’s inside:
- What sort of man is this?
- Jesus is faithful to his promise
- Eternal life and friendship with God
Chapter 5: Coming Closer to God through Lent and Easter
Overview:
This chapter explores how we draw closer to God during the Lenten and Easter seasons. Prayer, fasting and giving to those in need are key elements of the Lenten season.
What’s inside:
- The liturgical year
- What should you do during Lent?
- The pinnacle of the Church year
Chapter 6: The Church. Our Parish Community
Overview:
This chapter is about the Catholic Church, which is the People of God and a Communion of Saints. The local parish is also part of the Church community.
What’s inside:
- Made for communion
- God’s big family
- Gifts of the Spirit
Chapter 7: Remembering and Living God’s Word
Overview:
This chapter is about the way we remember the stories and actions of Jesus in Catholic liturgies. It describes the different sections of the Mass.
What’s inside:
- What does it mean to remember?
- Celebrating Jesus
- The Order of the Mass
Chapter 8: The Holy Spirit. Alive in the Church
Overview:
This chapter is about the multiple roles of the Holy Spirit in the Church. The Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the Bible, lives in the Church and inspires us to tell others about God’s goodness.
What’s inside:
- What does it mean to be alive in the Spirit?
- Scripture and Tradition
- Inspired by the Spirit
Chapter 9: Mary helps us to know and follow Jesus
Overview:
This chapter tells us about Mary, the Mother of God, and how she helps us live like Jesus. We can pray to Mary in many different ways, as she continues to work through the Church, leading us to Jesus.
What’s inside:
- Mary’s example of faith
- How to pray like Mary
- The Wedding at Cana
Chapter 10: Baptism and Confirmation
Overview:
This chapter tells us that Baptism is the first sacrament we receive. We receive the gift of grace from God in this sacrament. In Confirmation, we are given special strength to live out our Christian lives.
What’s inside:
- Granted the gift of grace
- The seal of the Holy Spirit
- Sharing in the life of Jesus
Chapter 11: The Eucharist
Overview:
This chapter addresses the Eucharist, in which Christ becomes present in a special way at the Consecration. This sacrament is the great memorial of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
What’s inside:
- In memory of Jesus
- The real presence of Christ
- Take and eat
Chapter 12: Experiencing God’s healing and forgiveness
Overview:
This chapter is about the Sacrament of Penance, in which we experience God’s loving forgiveness. In the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, God’s healing grace is given to those who are suffering and in need.
What’s inside:
- Jesus heals and forgives
- The Sacrament of Penance
- Anointing of the Sick
Chapter 13: Called by God
Overview:
In the Sacrament of Marriage, the love people have for each other can reflect Jesus’ love for his people. In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, bishops and priests are called to continue Christ’s leadership in his Church.
What’s inside:
- Jesus shows us what real love is
- Do you love me more than these?
- Saints and living the Gospel
Chapter 14: Growing In God’s Grace
Overview:
This chapter tells us that Jesus is our Saviour and has won for us a life of grace. Though we have problems in life, God’s grace is with us to heal and transform our lives.
What’s inside:
- What is grace?
- Sin and suffering
- God is always present
Chapter 15: Love One Another
Overview:
Just as Moses gave us the Ten Commandments, Jesus gave us a new commandment: to love one another as he loved us.
What’s inside:
- A new commandment
- He loved us first
- How can we love others?
Chapter 16: Prayer. Growing in Friendship with God
Overview:
This chapter tells us that we grow in our relationship with Jesus through prayer. God listens to our prayers, and the Scriptures teach us how to pray.
What’s inside:
- What is prayer?
- In relationship with God
- Understanding the Lord’s Prayer
Chapter 17: Jesus’ Promise of New Life
Overview:
This chapter is about our lives and how we journey towards life with God in heaven. We have new life through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
What’s inside:
- The mystery of life and death
- Our journey of faith
- Everlasting life with God
Chapter 18: Advent and Christmas
Overview:
This chapter tells us that during Advent, we try to become more like Jesus by making changes to the way we live.
What’s inside:
- Preparing for Jesus
- God is with us
- The Nativity story
