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Level 1B New Testament

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
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