New Testament (2x/week)
(N)* New Catholic Picture Bible by Rev. Laurence G.Lovasik
- Term 1: Ch. 1 to 24 (The Annunciation to The Penitent Woman)
- Term 2: Ch. 25 to 51 (The Widow’s Son to Zacchaeus the Publican) – a little extra to fit in this term, but fewer catechism lessons required
- Term 3: Ch. 52 to 74 (Entry into Jerusalem to Descent of the Holy Spirit)
Recommended Reference Materials:
Any children’s Bible encyclopedia (or similar), for background information, maps, and pictures of houses, clothing, every day items and locations.
Note: In viewing the syllabus and schedule, you will notice that the workload for Term 1 is slightly lighter to allow time for extra Advent reading. If Advent does not fall during the first 12 weeks of your school year, simply adjust your schedule to allow time during Advent.
Term 1: Ch. 1 to 24 (The Annunciation to The Penitent Woman)
| Week# | Day# | Assignment |
| 1 | 1 | Ch. 1 The Annunciation |
| 1 | 2 | Ch. 2 The Visitation |
| 2 | 1 | Ch. 3 The Birth of Jesus |
| 2 | 2 | Ch. 4 The Shepherds |
| 3 | 1 | Ch. 5 The Presentation of Jesus |
| 3 | 2 | Ch. 6 Wise Men from the East |
| 4 | 1 | Ch. 7 The Flight into Egypt |
| 4 | 2 | Ch 8 Jesus is Found in the Temple |
| 5 | 1 | Ch. 9 The Hidden Life of Jesus |
| 5 | 2 | Ch. 10 The Baptism of Jesus |
| 6 | 1 | Ch. 11 The Temptation of Jesus |
| 6 | 2 | Ch. 12 The Marriage at Cana |
| 7 | 1 | Ch. 13 The Sellers in the Temple |
| 7 | 2 | Ch. 14 Nicodemus Comes to Jesus |
| 8 | 1 | Ch. 15 The Samaritan Woman |
| 8 | 2 | Ch. 16 The Great Catch of Fish |
| 9 | 1 | Ch. 17 The Ten Lepers |
| 9 | 2 | Ch. 18 The Cripple at the Pool |
| 10 | 1 | Ch. 19 The Sermon on the Mount |
| 10 | 2 | Ch. 20 Jesus teaches Charity |
| 11 | 1 | Ch. 21 The Centurion’s Servant |
| 11 | 2 | Ch. 22 The Call of Matthew |
| 12 | 1 | Ch. 23 The Rich Man and Lazarus |
| 12 | 2 | Ch. 24 The Penitent Woman |
Term 2: Ch. 25 to 51 (The Widow’s Son to Zacchaeus the Publican)
Note: a little extra to fit in this term, but less catechism lessons required
| Week# | Day# | Assignment |
| 13 | 1 | Ch. 25 The Widow’s Son |
| 13 | 2 | Ch. 26 The Daughter of Jairus |
| 14 | 1 | Ch. 27 Man with Withered Hand |
| 14 | 2 | Ch. 28 Jesus Calms the Storm |
| 15 | 1 | Ch. 29 A Possessed Man |
| 15 | 2 | Ch. 30 The Beheading of John the Baptist |
| 16 | 1 | Ch. 31 Miracle of Loaves and Fishes |
| 16 | 2 | Ch. 32 Jesus Walks on the Water |
| 17 | 1 | Ch. 33 Jesus Preaches from a Boat |
| 17 | 2 | Ch. 34 Promise of the Eucharist |
| 18 | 1 | Ch. 35 Peter, Head of the Church |
| 18 | 2 | Ch. 36 The Transfiguration |
| 19 | 1 | Ch. 37 The Temple Dues |
| 19 | 2 | Ch. 38 Jesus and the Little Children |
| 20 | 1 | Ch. 39 Avoiding Scandal |
| 20 | 2 | Ch. 40 Mission of the Apostles |
| 21 | 1 | Ch. 41 The Good Samaritan |
| 21 | 2 | Ch. 42 Jesus with Martha & Mary |
| 21 | 3 | Ch. 43 The Adulteress |
| 22 | 1 | Ch. 44 The Prodigal Son |
| 22 | 2 | Ch. 45 Lazarus Raised from Dead |
| 22 | 3 | Ch. 46 The Pharisee and Publican |
| 23 | 1 | Ch. 47 The Blind Man |
| 23 | 2 | Ch. 48 The Rich Young Man |
| 23 | 3 | Ch. 49 The Good Shepherd |
| 24 | 1 | Ch. 50 Mother of James and John |
| 24 | 2 | Ch. 51 Zacchaeus the Publican |
Term 3:Ch. 52 to 74 (Entry into Jerusalem to Descent of the Holy Spirit)
| Week# | Day# | Assignment Display |
| 25 | 1 | Ch. 52 Entry into Jerusalem |
| 25 | 2 | Ch. 53 Washing of the Feet |
| 26 | 1 | Ch. 54 Institution of the Eucharist |
| 26 | 2 | Ch. 55 The High-Priestly Prayer |
| 27 | 1 | Ch. 56 The Agony in the Garden |
| 27 | 2 | Ch. 57 Judas Betrays Jesus |
| 28 | 1 | Ch. 58 Jesus Before Caiphas |
| 28 | 2 | Ch. 59 Peter Denies Jesus |
| 29 | 1 | Ch. 60 Jesus Before Pilate |
| 29 | 2 | Ch. 61 Jesus is Scourged |
| 30 | 1 | Ch. 62 Behold the Man |
| 30 | 2 | Ch. 63 On the Road to Calvary |
| 31 | 1 | Ch. 64 Jesus Dies on the Cross |
| 31 | 2 | Ch. 65 The Burial |
| 32 | 1 | Ch. 66 The Resurrection of Jesus |
| 32 | 2 | Ch. 67 The Women at the Tomb |
| 33 | 1 | Ch. 68 Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene |
| 33 | 2 | Ch. 69 Jesus Appears to Two Disciples |
| 34 | 1 | Ch. 70 Jesus Appears to Apostles |
| 34 | 2 | Ch. 71 Unbelieving Thomas |
| 35 | 1 | Ch. 72 Peter Receives the Primacy |
| 35 | 2 | Ch. 73 The Ascension |
| 36 | 1 | Ch. 74 Descent of the Holy Spirit |
