Hands and Hearts · Week 4 · Grades 3–5
Guided Notes: St. Joan of Arc
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Follow along as your teacher presents. Fill in each section when its slide is on the screen.
St. Joan of Arc
A farm girl in a long war
Joan was born around 1412 in blank 1, a small village in France. Her family were farmers. She never learned to read or write.
France and England had been fighting for many years. This long fight is called the Hundred Years’ War. Even French people were divided, and some sided with England.
When Joan was about 13, she began to hear voices while she prayed. She believed blank 2 sent St. Michael, St. Catherine and St. Margaret to guide her.
Words to know
Write what each word means.
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Conscience | Write your answer |
| Banner | Write your answer |
| Siege | Write your answer |
| Trial | Write your answer |
| Canonized | Write your answer |
Brave to the end
At about blank 3, Joan went to see Charles, the French prince. Church leaders questioned her and found nothing wrong in her.
In 1429 she rode with the French army to the city of blank 4. She carried a banner with the names of Jesus and Mary. The siege ended in days. That summer Charles was crowned king at Reims.
In blank 5 Joan was captured and handed to her enemies. A court treated her unfairly and sentenced her to death. She died on May 30, 1431, calling on the name of Jesus.
Quick check
What did Joan carry to Orléans? Circle one.
- A A letter from the Pope
- B A banner with holy names
- C A crown for the prince
- D A map of all of France
Which voice do I follow?
Joan listened carefully and asked wise people to check what she heard. Sort each choice: is it worth following, or should you stop and check first? Check one box for each.
| Item | Worth following | Stop and check first |
|---|---|---|
| A parent says to log off and rest | ||
| A stranger online asks for your address | ||
| Your conscience says to tell the truth | ||
| A video dares you to do something risky | ||
| A teacher asks you to include a new student | ||
| A group chat says to leave someone out |
Quick check
What happened in Reims in 1429? Circle one.
- A Joan was born on a farm
- B Joan was named a saint
- C Joan learned how to read
- D Charles was crowned king
Think, pair, share
At her trial, Joan told the truth even when lying might have saved her. When is it hard to tell the truth, in person or online? What helps you do it anyway?
Think: my idea before we talk
Sentence starters: “It is hard to tell the truth when ...”“Online, telling the truth looks like ...”“One thing that helps me be brave is ...”
Pair: something my partner said
Let us pray
Lord Jesus, help us listen for your voice.
Give us courage to tell the truth and do what is right.
St. Joan of Arc, pray for us.
Amen.
My own prayer or intention:
Well done!
In 1456 the Church declared Joan’s trial unjust. Pope Benedict XV canonized her in 1920. Her feast day is May 30.
One thing I learned today:
One question I still have:
Challenge: Before you share, post or repeat something this week, stop and ask: Is it true? Is it kind?