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Lesson 4

Grace Is the Gift of God’s Life

Grace is the free and undeserved gift of God’s life within us that makes us adopted sons and daughters of God.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Creation & Creator Marian Teaching
Essential Lessons

Day 1 & 3

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Sanctifying Grace
    :
    The free and undeserved gift of God’s love and life within our souls given to us by the Holy Spirit. Sanctifying grace heals us of sin and makes us holy. We receive sanctifying grace through the Sacraments, especially in Baptism and Holy Eucharist. (2023)
  • Actual Grace
    :
    The supernatural help from God that gives our will the strength to do good and to avoid evil.
  • Fiat
    :
    Latin for “let it be done,” or “yes.” Mary responded to the Angel Gabriel’s announcement that she would be the Mother of God by saying, “May it be done to me according to your word.” (973)
  • Annunciation
    :
    The Annunciation is the moment the Angel Gabriel invented the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of God's divine Son. Through Mary's yes, the Annunciation marks the moment of the Incarnation.

    • Plan

    Lesson 4 PowerPoint
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    Lesson 4 Absent Student Handout
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    Unit 1 Lessons 3-4 Quiz
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