Just Teach Sheet – Children January Week 4 – 2026

Children’s Track – Just Teach Sheet

January Week 4 (2026)

Theme: Baptism and New Life in Christ
Focus: Living as God’s Child Every Day
Audience: Children (Ages 6–10) with parent or guardian

Weekly Goal

To help the child understand that Baptism is not only something that happened once, but a life we live each day.
This week gently connects belonging to action, without moral pressure or fear.

What You’ll Need

This sheet
A Bible or children’s Bible
Paper and crayons
A quiet place

Opening Prayer (Daily)

Loving God,
thank You for calling me Your child.
Help me learn how to live
as someone who belongs to You.
Amen.

Day 1 – God Loves His Children Every Day

Teaching (for parents to say aloud)

God’s love does not stop after Baptism.
He loves His children every day.

God is pleased when we try to live close to Him.

Mark 1:11
“You are My beloved Son.”

Mini reflection

God’s love stays with us always.

Questions to ask the child

Does God love you on good days and hard days?
How does it feel to know God loves you all the time?

Practice

Say together:
“Thank You, God, for loving me every day.”

Day 2 – Learning to Choose What Is Good

Teaching

Because we belong to God, we try to choose what is good.
This does not mean we are perfect.
It means we try, and God helps us.

Micah 6:8
“Do what is right, love goodness, and walk humbly with God.”

Mini reflection

God helps His children choose what is right.

Questions

What is a good choice you can make today?
Who helps you make good choices?

Practice

Choose one good choice to try today.

Day 3 – When We Make Mistakes

Teaching

God knows that His children sometimes make mistakes.
When we do, He does not stop loving us.

He wants to help us begin again.

Psalm 103:13
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion.”

Mini reflection

God is kind when we struggle.

Questions

What should we do when we make a mistake?
Who can help us start again?

Practice

Say quietly:
“God, help me try again.”

Day 4 – Talking to God Each Day

Teaching

God wants His children to talk to Him.
We can talk to God anytime — when we are happy, sad, or worried.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray always.”

Mini reflection

Prayer helps us stay close to God.

Questions

When do you like to talk to God?
What can you say to Him today?

Practice

Say one short prayer together in your own words.

Day 5 – Growing as God’s Child

Teaching

God’s children grow a little at a time.
We learn how to love, forgive, and trust God more each day.

2 Peter 3:18
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord.”

Mini reflection

Growing takes time, and God is patient.

Questions

How have you grown this year?
How can God help you grow?

Practice

Draw something that grows and write:
“God helps me grow.”

Weekend Summary

Key truths

God loves me every day.
I try to choose what is good.
God helps me when I make mistakes.
I can talk to God anytime.
I am growing as God’s child.

Reflection prompts

God helps me by…
I can live as God’s child by…

For Parents – Simple Catholic Teaching

Does living as God’s child mean always being good?
No. It means belonging to God and learning with His help.

What happens when children fail?
God’s love remains. Growth takes time.

Why talk about mistakes gently?
So children learn trust, not fear.

Catechism References (for parents)

CCC 1265 – New life as God’s child
CCC 1691 – Living our Baptism
CCC 2226 – Growth in faith within family

Closing Prayer

God our Father,
thank You for loving me.
Help me grow as Your child
and stay close to You each day.
Amen.