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 * The Life and Legacy of Cornelia Connelly**

This six-day series of lessons is designed to introduce the ninth grade student, new to Holy child education, to the life and legacy of Cornelia Connelly. All resources used in the lesson are available on the Cornelia Connelly Curriculum website.

Day 1: Students read Cornelia’s Story in the Flipbook and view the film of her life on the Society of the Holy Child European Province’s website. FlipBook [] FIlm [] Day 2: In groups students read 15-20 selected letters of Cornelia Connelly. Letters are found on the Resources page of the Curriculum Connelly Curriculum committee website. Students read letters to each other and identify quotes that highlight Cornelia’s personality and mission.

Day 3: With partners, students create a string art design that bespeaks the life and legacy of Cornelia Connelly.

Day 4: Students learn the Prayer of Cornelia: “Let us love one another and …” Students participate in a class discussion of Cornelia’s life, legacy, characteristics, message etc.

Day 5: Students join in school-wide Cornelia Connelly Day celebration of service, prayer, inspirational talk by MSS graduate, and picnic.

Day 6: Students write and present essays entitled “Who Is This Woman?”

Essay Check list: Each essay should include information and insights regarding Cornelia’s


 * 1) Biography


 * 1) Legacy


 * 1) Characteristics


 * 1) Quotes


 * 1) Message and Meaning