Lesson 1: The Annunciation of Mary Objective: Students will understand the story of the Annunciation and its significance in the life of Mary.

1. Begin the lesson by reading Luke’s Gospel 1:26-28 aloud to the students.
2. Discuss the key elements of the story, such as the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and announcing that she will conceive a child.
3. Explain to the students that this event is called the Annunciation, and it marks the beginning of Mary’s journey as the mother of Jesus.
4. Engage the students in a class discussion about how Mary might have felt when she received this news. Encourage them to think about their own emotions when they receive unexpected news.
5. Have the students create a simple craft activity, such as making an angel or drawing a picture of Mary and the angel Gabriel, to reinforce the story and its significance.

Lesson 2: Mary’s Faith and Obedience Objective: Students will learn about Mary’s faith and obedience in accepting God’s plan for her life.

1. Begin the lesson by reviewing the story of the Annunciation from the previous lesson.
2. Discuss with the students how Mary responded to the angel’s message with faith and obedience, saying, “I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled.”
3. Engage the students in a class discussion about what it means to have faith and obedience. Ask them to think about times when they have had to trust and obey their parents or teachers.
4. Read a simplified version of the story of Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45) to the students.
5. Have the students work in pairs or small groups to create a short skit or role play demonstrating Mary’s faith and obedience in visiting Elizabeth.

Lesson 3: Mary’s Song of Praise Objective: Students will explore Mary’s song of praise, known as the Magnificat, and understand its significance.

1. Begin the lesson by reviewing the story of the Annunciation and Mary’s visit to Elizabeth from the previous lessons.
2. Explain to the students that after Mary visited Elizabeth, she sang a song of praise to God, known as the Magnificat.
3. Read the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) aloud to the students, emphasizing the words and phrases that show Mary’s gratitude and joy.
4. Engage the students in a class discussion about the meaning of the Magnificat. Ask them to think about what Mary was thankful for and why she was praising God.
5. Have the students create their own songs or poems of praise, expressing their gratitude for something in their lives. Encourage them to share their creations with the class if they feel comfortable doing so.