Unit 2: Jesus Calls Us to Give Ourselves in Love

Goals

• The children will desire to follow Jesus' laws of love.
• They will understand what the commandments require of them.

Chapter 5: Jesus Shows Us How to Love God Our Father
Jesus, through his loving response to his Father in all things, shows us how we can find God's loving care in everything that happens. The children learn how they can follow Christ and express their love for the Father by praying, speaking of him with love, and keeping Sunday holy.

Chapter 6: Jesus Shows Us How to Love Others
Jesus, who calls us to love others as he has loved us, shows us that love consists of listening to God our Father and using our gifts to bring his joy and peace to others. The children learn that their actions toward others are also directed to God and are led to reach out to others with love by working on special projects. In this way, they use their gifts to respond to the needs of others.

Chapter 7: We Give Love to Others
We follow Christ's way of love when we are courteous, honest, and true. The children reflect on how they can bring God's love to others and are invited to respond to God's love by promising to follow Jesus.

Chapter 8: Jesus Calls Us to Live in Love
The children review the commandments. In a celebration, they are encouraged to commit themselves to follow Jesus Christ.