Lesson and Overview
Chapter 15 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter they will learn about the division of Solomon’s kingdom and the role of the prophets during this time.

In this chapter the children will learn:

• Solomon’s kingdom was divided
• Elijah and Elisha proclaimed God’s faithfulness
• The Assyrians destroyed the northern kingdom
• Other prophets brought God’s message to Israel

Family Activity: We Believe News: Interview
Printable Activity Sheet
Encourage the children to use their  We Believe texts to choose a person and gather material for the "interview." Help them to use props, if available, and other material to reenact their completed interviews. If possible, share the interviews with others.

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 2/1/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 15: A DIVIDED PEOPLE: ISREAL, THE NORTHERN KINGDOM. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 2/1/2021.

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 16 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter they will learn how the prophets continued to call the people back to worshiping the one true God.

In this chapter the children will learn:

• Judah struggled to remain faithful to God.
• Prophets brought Judah hope and comfort
• The kingdom of Judah came to an end
• Prophets called the people to faithfulness

Family Activity: Unscramble
Printable Activity Sheet
Unscramble the name of each prophet. Then in the space provided, summarize the message of each prophet.

Answers:
1. Isaiah—God would bring new life out of death and destruction and that a remnant of the people would form God's faithful community.

2. Jeremiah—called the people to be faithful to God and the covenant. 3. Habakkuk—God told him that Babylon was an instrument for purifying Judah of its sins. Those who were faithful to him and just to their neighbors would continue to remain in his love. 

4. Micah—told people to show their faithfulness by living just and holy lives, and that God would restore his people through a new David. 

5. Zephaniah—condemned the worship of false gods and urged the people to return to the faith of Moses. He said that God, in his great love, would allow a faithful remnant to at last enjoy the peace, prosperity, and justice that the covenant promised.

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 2/8/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 16: A DIVIDED PEOPLE: JUDAH, THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 2/8/2021.

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 17 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter the students will learn how the peo- ple of God grew in wisdom during their exile in Babylon and their return to Judah.

In this chapter the children will learn:

• Prophets continued to share God’s message
• God’s people in exile were given hope
• God’s people searched for wisdom
• The long return to Judah happened in three stages.

Family Activity: Sharing With Your Family
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Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 2/22/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 17: THE EXLIE AND THE JOURNEY HOME. Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 2/22/2021.

Lesson and Overview
Chapter 18 Lesson and Overview Downloadable Resource
In this chapter the students will learn how God’s people struggled to maintain political and religious independence.

In this chapter children will learn:

• The Jews lived and worshiped together
• God continued to work through his people.
• he Maccabees defended the Jewish faith
• Judea lost its independence to Roman rule

Family Activity: Word Search
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Find and circle the terms horizontally, vertically, backwards, or diagonally in the puzzle.

Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 3/01/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 18: A STRONG PEOPLE Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 3/01/2021.