Just Teach Sheet – Children January Week 5 – 2026

Children’s Track – Just Teach Sheet

January Week 5 (2026)

Theme: Baptism and New Life in Christ
Focus: God Helps Us Begin Again
Audience: Children (Ages 6–10) with parent or guardian

Weekly Goal

To help the child understand that God’s love and grace help us begin again when we fail.
This week gently prepares the heart for February’s theme of Mercy & Reconciliation without naming the sacrament yet.

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 loving me.
When I get things wrong,
help me come back to You.
Amen.

Day 1 – God Never Stops Loving Us

Teaching

Nothing can make God stop loving His children.
Even when we choose poorly, God stays close.

Romans 8:39
“Nothing can separate us from the love of God.”

Mini reflection

God’s love does not go away.

Questions

Can anything stop God loving you?
How does it feel to know God stays close?

Practice

Say together:
“Thank You, God, for never leaving me.”

Day 2 – God Welcomes Us Back

Teaching

When God’s children walk away or make mistakes,
God wants them to come back.

Luke 15:20
“He ran to his son and embraced him.”

Mini reflection

God is happy when we return to Him.

Questions

How do families welcome someone back?
How does God welcome us?

Practice

Draw a picture of someone being welcomed.

Day 3 – Saying Sorry Is a Good Thing

Teaching

Saying sorry helps fix what is broken.
God is glad when His children are honest.

Psalm 51:12
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.”

Mini reflection

God forgives with love.

Questions

Why is saying sorry important?
How does forgiveness help us?

Practice

Say quietly:
“God, I am sorry. Thank You for loving me.”

Day 4 – God Helps Us Start Again

Teaching

God does not only forgive — He helps us begin again.
He gives us strength to try once more.

Lamentations 3:23
“Your mercies are new every morning.”

Mini reflection

Every day can be a new start with God.

Questions

How does it feel to start again?
Who helps you try again?

Practice

Say together:
“God helps me begin again.”

Day 5 – Staying Close to God

Teaching

God wants His children to stay close to Him.
He gives us help through prayer, family, and the Church.

John 15:4
“Remain in Me.”

Mini reflection

Staying close helps us grow strong.

Questions

How can we stay close to God?
Who helps us in our faith?

Practice

Say a prayer for your family and parish.

Weekend Summary

Key truths

God never stops loving me.
God welcomes me back.
Saying sorry helps us heal.
God helps me begin again.
I can stay close to God.

Reflection prompts

God forgives me when…
God helps me begin again by…

For Parents – Simple Catholic Teaching

Why talk about forgiveness now?
So mercy feels safe and natural before learning about Confession.

Does this mean children are guilty?
No. It teaches trust in God’s kindness, not fear.

How does this prepare for Reconciliation?
It builds confidence that God always welcomes us back.

Catechism References (for parents)

CCC 1422 – God calls us to conversion
CCC 1440 – God’s mercy and forgiveness
CCC 1458 – Beginning again with grace

Closing Prayer

God our Father,
thank You for Your mercy.
Help me trust Your love
and always come back to You.
Amen.