Parent and Family Background
In the Book of Genesis, the story of Abraham is a story of the conversation between God and the people of Israel. That long conversation begins with Abraham, a great man of faith.
When God first called Abraham, he was known as Abram. But God changed his name to Abraham, a name that means, "the father is exalted."
The Call of Abraham
Genesis 12:1-9
God said to Abraham, "Leave the land you have always known. Go from your homeland to a new land that I will show you. I will make you and your people a great nation. I will bless you. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. You will lead your people and your name will be great."
Abraham followed God's direction and left his home. Abraham, his wife Sarai, and Abraham's nephew, Lot, set out for the land of Canaan with the people of Haran.
When they arrived in Canaan, God spoke to Abraham, "I will give this land to you and your descendents." So Abraham built an altar there.
Connecting to Faith First - Legacy Edition
Grade 1, chapter 1
Grade 3, chapter 19
Grade 4, chapter 1
Grade 5, chapter 3
Grade 6, chapters 2, 11 and 24
Junior High, Mystery of God, chapter 2
Junior High, Church and Sacraments, chapters 1, 4, 5 and 10
Junior High, Jesus in the New Testament, chapters 1 and 2
Connecting to Faith First
Grade 1, chapter 1
Grade 2, chapter 5
Grade 4, chapter 1
Grade 5, chapters 3, 7, 19 and 24
Grade 6, chapters 5 and 24
Junior High, Creed and Prayer, chapters 2 and 18