Catechism assignments

Grades 5 & 6

On the 9th we learned about the concept of personal property (in contrast to the world view where people own nothing, and the State owns everything).  God designed the concept of personal property, which we receive through gifts or by working and earning, so that we manage money and possessions as stewards for God. We looked at the purpose for doing work and earning money, particularly to provide for our family, and how selfishness is wrong.  Without the Bible, people often think the ideal is if the government could give everyone money, and all will be happiest if everyone can can have a life of leisure.  But the Bible gives us a much wiser, healthier worldview: God created a perfect world in which Adam and Eve had a garden to work in, rather than issue them hammocks to lie in all day.  Having responsibilities is a blessing. Work (balanced with rest) gives a sense of fulfillment. We talked about having responsibilities at home as a way of being productive and feeling better than if our parents assign no duties.  I urged them to start each day by making their bed--a simple way to practice discipline.

Memory Assignment for September 16, 2026

7^th Commandment:  You shall not steal. 

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor’s money or property, or get it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of income.

Complete the worksheet in the workbook.

Memory work for September 16, 2026

(First half of the New Testament's book names  Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians,  2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians.

Hebrews 3:4  For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

2 Timothy 3:15  From infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:16  “All Scripture is God-breathed.”    

John 10:35  "The Scripture cannot be broken."

KEY TERMS  (You don’t have to memorize the definitions.  Just be ready to match the word to the definition)

Conscience =  the voice God placed in us to remind us of His law

Natural Knowledge of God = from birth everyone can know God is powerful and punishes

Revealed Knowledge of God = only from God's word telling me can I know God saves me!

Scriptures = writings (another name for the Bible)

Bible = book

Old Testament = the 39 books written before Jesus came to earth

New Testament = the 27 books written after  Jesus came