The Beatitudes Unit Study

"The Beatitudes are not only a map for Christian life, but are the secret to Jesus' heart itself." -Jean-Claude Sagne At the heart of Jesus' most important sermon lies the Beatitudes. In this unit study, you'll deep dive each Beatitude with your child(ren). Ages 7-17 will enjoy the content, yet it can engage younger and older children, too. This study on the Beatitudes for children and teens teaches from beauty like sacred art, music, nature study, poetry, and story. Geography, etymology, and philosophy are woven throughout, and there is a constant emphasis on prayer and the sacramental life. Here's what to expect: 20 total lessons that can be done in 15 minutes each
Flexible schedule—you set the pace (many parents like to do 2 lessons/week)
A few introductory lessons about the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes
2 lessons per Beatitude
A Saint profile for each Beatitude, looking to Saints of various times, vocations, and locations who exemplified that Beatitude Copywork of different levels in print and cursive for each Beatitude
Content that engages the mind, compels the heart, and bonds the family in Christ