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Faith in Action Scope & Sequence SCHOOL PROGRAM Grades K-8

NEWLY UPDATED & REVISED Scope and Sequence

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 • God always sees the good • Water (one of God’s most precious • We care for all created things to • We thank and praise God for his God Creates the World in creation. gifts) is a sacramental sign of God’s show our love for God. wonderful gifts to us. • The beauty God created presence in our lives. • We love one another as God’s • We learn to pray a litany of praise. Children will realize that all creation is a gift from God, who creates exists everywhere. • We sing praise to God our Creator. creation. • We use Bible stories to help us pray. out of a deep and an abiding love. • All of creation gives praise to • We learn from the how to 1. God Creates the Earth and Skies God. Alleluia! care for God’s gifts. We are made in God’s image God Creates the Animals •  2. and likeness. 3. God Creates People Unit 2 • Our loving God created our bodies • At Mass we use our five senses to • We use our talents to help others. • We thank God that we are God’s Love Makes Me Who I Am and gave us feelings. worship God. • We learn to identify our feelings wonderfully made. • God’s love for us makes us special. • Sacramentals enhance our worship and share them with others. • We pray with hymns and psalms. Children will realize that their bodies, talents, feelings, and senses are gifts • Our five senses are a gift from God. by engaging our senses. • We use our senses to discover • We use our voices and bodies from a loving God. • We use the talents God gave us to God’s world. to pray. 4. God Creates Me praise him. 5. God Gives Me Feelings 6. God Gives Us Senses Unit 3 • God has given us special people who • We gather as family and friends to • We live as good neighbors who • We thank God for our families, God Gives Us Loving People love and care for us. worship God, our loving Father. help others. friends, and teachers. • God wants us to be good friends to • We give and receive love. • We cooperate with one another. • We ask God to help us be good Children will realize that God gives them many people to love—families, one another. • We listen to God’s messages from • We respect friends from all friends and neighbors. friends, teachers, neighbors, and community members. • Good neighbors show God’s love. the Bible. different countries, from all over • We pray using movements and 7. God Gives Us a Family the world. gestures. We learn from the saints how to God Gives Us Friends •  8. share God’s love. 9. God Gives Us Teachers Unit 4 • Jesus is the greatest sign of God’s love. • We use special prayers, signs, and • We can be signs of God’s love. • We offer prayers to God in Jesus’ Jesus Comes to Us • The Church is made up of the People objects to worship God. • We gather with our parish name. of God, friends of Jesus. • We listen to stories about Jesus at community to listen to God’s Word • We learn to pray the Sign of Children will realize that God gives us Jesus, who teaches us to love God, • Jesus told stories to tell us about Mass. (The Gospel Acclamation is in the Bible. the Cross. ourselves, and others. God’s love. We read these stories in introduced.) • We celebrate God’s unconditional • We learn to pray the Mass 10. Jesus Is Born the Bible. • The Mass is a prayer of thanks for love for each of us. responses. Prayer is a response of thanksgiving God’s love. (The word Eucharist is We show our love for Jesus by Prayer helps us put faith into Jesus Gathers Friends •  •  •  11. for God’s love. introduced.) loving others. action. It is a way of being. 12. Jesus Tells Stories • When we celebrate the Eucharist, • At Mass, the bread and wine are 13. Jesus Gives Thanks Jesus is present. changed into the Body and Blood 14. Jesus Celebrates • Celebrating Mass strengthens us to of Jesus. love and serve the Lord. 15. Jesus Lives Love Unit 5 • God’s love for us is everlasting. • Jesus gave us special celebrations • Through the Sacrament of Baptism, • We pray with candles to remind us Jesus Shares God’s Love • The Sacrament of Baptism makes us (Sacraments) to share God’s love we become members of the of Jesus, the Light of the World. children of God and members of the with us. . • We pray with joy and give thanks Children will celebrate God’s love for them and their own love for Jesus Church for all eternity. • We celebrate Baptism, , • We tell Bible stories to remind us for all God’s blessings. and others. • Jesus is the Son of God. He came to and Eucharist as the foundation for of how Jesus wants us to live. • We pray together as children 16. God Loves Us show us love. every Christian’s life. • We follow the examples of Jesus of God. We are to be like Jesus and and Mary. We pray the name of Jesus. We Are God’s Children •  • 17. love others. 18. We Love Others Unit 6 • There is One God in Three • We worship God through everyday • We love God and care for others. • We pray to God the Father, God the We Follow Jesus Divine Persons. acts of love. • We rely on the Holy Spirit as our Son, and God the Holy Spirit. • We are followers of Jesus when we • We show our love for God by praying guide, teacher, and helper. • We learn the Our Father and the Children will recognize that God’s love is forever and that we respond to love God and other people. at Mass and on our own. • We show our love for God and ask Five-Finger prayer. that love by talking to God in prayer. • The Holy Spirit helps and guides us. • We praise God for his many for what we need through prayer. • We pray for ourselves and 19. Jesus Helps Us Say We Are Sorry • God wants us to talk to him good gifts. for others. through prayer. 20. The Holy Spirit Helps Us 21. Jesus Taught Us to Pray

2 Grade K

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 • God always sees the good • Water (one of God’s most precious • We care for all created things to • We thank and praise God for his God Creates the World in creation. gifts) is a sacramental sign of God’s show our love for God. wonderful gifts to us. • The beauty God created presence in our lives. • We love one another as God’s • We learn to pray a litany of praise. Children will realize that all creation is a gift from God, who creates exists everywhere. • We sing praise to God our Creator. creation. • We use Bible stories to help us pray. out of a deep and an abiding love. • All of creation gives praise to • We learn from the saints how to 1. God Creates the Earth and Skies God. Alleluia! care for God’s gifts. We are made in God’s image God Creates the Animals •  2. and likeness. 3. God Creates People Unit 2 • Our loving God created our bodies • At Mass we use our five senses to • We use our talents to help others. • We thank God that we are God’s Love Makes Me Who I Am and gave us feelings. worship God. • We learn to identify our feelings wonderfully made. • God’s love for us makes us special. • Sacramentals enhance our worship and share them with others. • We pray with hymns and psalms. Children will realize that their bodies, talents, feelings, and senses are gifts • Our five senses are a gift from God. by engaging our senses. • We use our senses to discover • We use our voices and bodies from a loving God. • We use the talents God gave us to God’s world. to pray. 4. God Creates Me praise him. 5. God Gives Me Feelings 6. God Gives Us Senses Unit 3 • God has given us special people who • We gather as family and friends to • We live as good neighbors who • We thank God for our families, God Gives Us Loving People love and care for us. worship God, our loving Father. help others. friends, and teachers. • God wants us to be good friends to • We give and receive love. • We cooperate with one another. • We ask God to help us be good Children will realize that God gives them many people to love—families, one another. • We listen to God’s messages from • We respect friends from all friends and neighbors. friends, teachers, neighbors, and community members. • Good neighbors show God’s love. the Bible. different countries, from all over • We pray using movements and 7. God Gives Us a Family the world. gestures. We learn from the saints how to God Gives Us Friends •  8. share God’s love. 9. God Gives Us Teachers Unit 4 • Jesus is the greatest sign of God’s love. • We use special prayers, signs, and • We can be signs of God’s love. • We offer prayers to God in Jesus’ Jesus Comes to Us • The Church is made up of the People objects to worship God. • We gather with our parish name. of God, friends of Jesus. • We listen to stories about Jesus at community to listen to God’s Word • We learn to pray the Sign of Children will realize that God gives us Jesus, who teaches us to love God, • Jesus told stories to tell us about Mass. (The Gospel Acclamation is in the Bible. the Cross. ourselves, and others. God’s love. We read these stories in introduced.) • We celebrate God’s unconditional • We learn to pray the Mass 10. Jesus Is Born the Bible. • The Mass is a prayer of thanks for love for each of us. responses. Prayer is a response of thanksgiving God’s love. (The word Eucharist is We show our love for Jesus by Prayer helps us put faith into Jesus Gathers Friends •  •  •  11. for God’s love. introduced.) loving others. action. It is a way of being. 12. Jesus Tells Stories • When we celebrate the Eucharist, • At Mass, the bread and wine are 13. Jesus Gives Thanks Jesus is present. changed into the Body and Blood 14. Jesus Celebrates • Celebrating Mass strengthens us to of Jesus. love and serve the Lord. 15. Jesus Lives Love Unit 5 • God’s love for us is everlasting. • Jesus gave us special celebrations • Through the Sacrament of Baptism, • We pray with candles to remind us Jesus Shares God’s Love • The Sacrament of Baptism makes us (Sacraments) to share God’s love we become members of the of Jesus, the Light of the World. children of God and members of the with us. Catholic Church. • We pray with joy and give thanks Children will celebrate God’s love for them and their own love for Jesus Church for all eternity. • We celebrate Baptism, Confirmation, • We tell Bible stories to remind us for all God’s blessings. and others. • Jesus is the Son of God. He came to and Eucharist as the foundation for of how Jesus wants us to live. • We pray together as children 16. God Loves Us show us love. every Christian’s life. • We follow the examples of Jesus of God. We are to be like Jesus and and Mary. We pray the name of Jesus. We Are God’s Children •  • 17. love others. 18. We Love Others Unit 6 • There is One God in Three • We worship God through everyday • We love God and care for others. • We pray to God the Father, God the We Follow Jesus Divine Persons. acts of love. • We rely on the Holy Spirit as our Son, and God the Holy Spirit. • We are followers of Jesus when we • We show our love for God by praying guide, teacher, and helper. • We learn the Our Father and the Children will recognize that God’s love is forever and that we respond to love God and other people. at Mass and on our own. • We show our love for God and ask Five-Finger prayer. that love by talking to God in prayer. • The Holy Spirit helps and guides us. • We praise God for his many for what we need through prayer. • We pray for ourselves and 19. Jesus Helps Us Say We Are Sorry • God wants us to talk to him good gifts. for others. through prayer. 20. The Holy Spirit Helps Us 21. Jesus Taught Us to Pray

Grade K Scope and Sequence 3 Scope and Sequence

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. We Belong to Jesus’ Church 2. We Gather to Celebrate Mass 3. God’s Word Teaches Us 4. We Give Praise to God The Catholic Church is the community Jesus is with us when we gather to The Bible is the written Word of God Prayers of praise celebrate the Our Church Community of people who follow Jesus. pray in our parish church. that teaches us how to love goodness of God. With our families we belong to our Church community. We come together of the Week Saint of the Week God and others. Saint of the Week to thank and praise God. We care for one another’s needs. Saint Saint John Neumann Saint of the Week Saint Benedict Scripture Worship Saint Scripture The Good Shepherd We Gather Together Scripture Praise God! Prayer Prayer A Man Learns About God Prayer The Sign of the Cross A Blessing Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise Faith in Action Faith in Action A Listening Prayer Faith in Action Caring and Sharing Church Decorating Faith in Action Children’s Choir Priests and Deacons

Unit 2 5. God Is Our Loving Father 6. Baptism Is a Wonderful Gift 7. God Made Us to Be Good and Holy 8. We Give Thanks to God God created all things to show his love Baptism is a celebration of welcome We are good and holy when we love Jesus teaches us to thank God, Our Loving God for us. into the Catholic Church. God, ourselves, and other people. our Father, for all his gifts. Jesus taught us that we are all God’s special children. God has given Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week us the gift of his wonderful creation. We thank God for all the gifts Saint Saint Saint Saint Isidore the Farmer we have received. Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture God Creates the World Baptism Welcomes Us A Man Questions Jesus God Is a Good Father Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Thank You, God! Praying with Holy Water Praying with Movement A Thank You Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Church Groundskeepers Welcoming New Members Parish Greeters Midnight Run

Unit 3 9. Jesus Is God’s Son 10. We Celebrate the Gift of Eucharist 11. Jesus Teaches Us About Forgiveness 12. We Pray with God’s Word God sent his own Son, Jesus, Jesus shares himself with us God never stops loving us, and When we pray with Gospel stories, God’s Son, Jesus to be our Savior. today in the Eucharist. is always ready to forgive us. we grow closer to Jesus. God’s greatest gift to us is his Son, Jesus. Jesus showed us how to be a Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week child of God. Jesus taught us how to care about one another. Saint (foster father of Jesus) Saint Katharine Drexel Saint John Vianney Saint Mark (the Evangelist) Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture The Good News A Special Meal Jesus Forgives The Prayer of Jesus Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Good News Echo Prayer A Prayer of Adoration A Prayer for God’s Mercy A Thank You Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Shawl Ministry Special Helpers at Mass Secretary and Custodian Praying with Scripture

Unit 4 13. Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit 14. We Celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit 15. The Holy Spirit Is Our Helper 16. The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray The Holy Spirit helps us and guides us. We receive the Holy Spirit The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are The Holy Spirit teaches us to pray The Holy Spirit Saint of the Week in the Sacraments. signs that he is acting in our lives. in many ways. Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit to help us live as Jesus’ followers. Savio Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Sometimes it is hard to know what God wants us to do. We can pray Scripture Saint Turibius (bishop of Lima, Peru) Saint Paul Saint Clare to the Holy Spirit for help. A Special Helper Worship Scripture Scripture Prayer The Gift of the Holy Spirit A Letter from Paul A Special Teacher Glory Be Prayer Prayer Prayer Faith in Action A Prayer to the Holy Spirit A Prayer for the Holy Spirit’s Help A Holy Spirit Procession Parents Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Altar Servers Youth Group Teachers

Unit 5 17. Jesus’ Followers Become the Church 18. We Celebrate Pentecost 19. The Church Helps the World 20. We Pray with Holy Songs We are true Christians when we have Pentecost celebrates the Catholics love and serve people Singing hymns, or holy songs, Jesus’ Church of Followers faith and show love to others. coming of the Holy Spirit. all over the world. can help us lift our hearts to God. The Catholic Church throughout the world helps people in need. These Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week people are our brothers and sisters. As baptized Christians, we are called (the Apostle) Saint Saint Teresa of Calcutta (martyr) to love and serve others. Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture The First Christians The Church’s Birthday The Need for Helpers Songs of the First Christians Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Faith A Quiet Prayer Saying “Yes” to God A Song of Praise and Thanks Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Christian Service Committee Lectors for Peace Music Director

4 Grade 1

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. We Belong to Jesus’ Church 2. We Gather to Celebrate Mass 3. God’s Word Teaches Us 4. We Give Praise to God The Catholic Church is the community Jesus is with us when we gather to The Bible is the written Word of God Prayers of praise celebrate the Our Church Community of people who follow Jesus. pray in our parish church. that teaches us how to love goodness of God. With our families we belong to our Church community. We come together Saint of the Week Saint of the Week God and others. Saint of the Week to thank and praise God. We care for one another’s needs. Saint Rose of Lima Saint John Neumann Saint of the Week Saint Benedict Scripture Worship Saint Augustine of Hippo Scripture The Good Shepherd We Gather Together Scripture Praise God! Prayer Prayer A Man Learns About God Prayer The Sign of the Cross A Blessing Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise Faith in Action Faith in Action A Listening Prayer Faith in Action Caring and Sharing Church Decorating Faith in Action Children’s Choir Priests and Deacons

Unit 2 5. God Is Our Loving Father 6. Baptism Is a Wonderful Gift 7. God Made Us to Be Good and Holy 8. We Give Thanks to God God created all things to show his love Baptism is a celebration of welcome We are good and holy when we love Jesus teaches us to thank God, Our Loving God for us. into the Catholic Church. God, ourselves, and other people. our Father, for all his gifts. Jesus taught us that we are all God’s special children. God has given Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week us the gift of his wonderful creation. We thank God for all the gifts Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Saint Isidore the Farmer we have received. Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture God Creates the World Baptism Welcomes Us A Man Questions Jesus God Is a Good Father Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Thank You, God! Praying with Holy Water Praying with Movement A Thank You Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Church Groundskeepers Welcoming New Members Parish Greeters Midnight Run

Unit 3 9. Jesus Is God’s Son 10. We Celebrate the Gift of Eucharist 11. Jesus Teaches Us About Forgiveness 12. We Pray with God’s Word God sent his own Son, Jesus, Jesus shares himself with us God never stops loving us, and When we pray with Gospel stories, God’s Son, Jesus to be our Savior. today in the Eucharist. is always ready to forgive us. we grow closer to Jesus. God’s greatest gift to us is his Son, Jesus. Jesus showed us how to be a Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week child of God. Jesus taught us how to care about one another. (foster father of Jesus) Saint Katharine Drexel Saint John Vianney Saint Mark (the Evangelist) Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture The Good News A Special Meal Jesus Forgives The Prayer of Jesus Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Good News Echo Prayer A Prayer of Adoration A Prayer for God’s Mercy A Thank You Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Shawl Ministry Special Helpers at Mass Secretary and Custodian Praying with Scripture

Unit 4 13. Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit 14. We Celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit 15. The Holy Spirit Is Our Helper 16. The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray The Holy Spirit helps us and guides us. We receive the Holy Spirit The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are The Holy Spirit teaches us to pray The Holy Spirit Saint of the Week in the Sacraments. signs that he is acting in our lives. in many ways. Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit to help us live as Jesus’ followers. Saint Dominic Savio Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Sometimes it is hard to know what God wants us to do. We can pray Scripture Saint Turibius (bishop of Lima, Peru) Saint Paul Saint Clare to the Holy Spirit for help. A Special Helper Worship Scripture Scripture Prayer The Gift of the Holy Spirit A Letter from Paul A Special Teacher Glory Be Prayer Prayer Prayer Faith in Action A Prayer to the Holy Spirit A Prayer for the Holy Spirit’s Help A Holy Spirit Procession Parents Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Altar Servers Youth Group Teachers

Unit 5 17. Jesus’ Followers Become the Church 18. We Celebrate Pentecost 19. The Church Helps the World 20. We Pray with Holy Songs We are true Christians when we have Pentecost celebrates the Catholics love and serve people Singing hymns, or holy songs, Jesus’ Church of Followers faith and show love to others. coming of the Holy Spirit. all over the world. can help us lift our hearts to God. The Catholic Church throughout the world helps people in need. These Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week people are our brothers and sisters. As baptized Christians, we are called Saint Peter (the Apostle) Saint Francis Xavier Saint Teresa of Calcutta Saint Cecilia (martyr) to love and serve others. Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture The First Christians The Church’s Birthday The Need for Helpers Songs of the First Christians Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Faith A Quiet Prayer Saying “Yes” to God A Song of Praise and Thanks Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Christian Service Committee Lectors Rosary for Peace Music Director

Grade 1 Scope and Sequence 5 Scope and Sequence

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. Our Church Welcomes Us 2. We Belong to the Church 3. Our Church Shows Us How to Live 4. We Praise and Thank God The Church welcomes us as the In Baptism we become the children The saints show us how to We offer prayers of praise and thanks We Gather as Believers People of God. of God. become holy. to God. Our parish community comes together each week. We give praise Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week and thanks to God and we celebrate our faith. Saint Matthew Saint Josephine Bakhita Saint Saint Gregory the Great Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture A Warm Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism The Real Hero King Gives Thanks Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Thanksgiving A Prayer of Petition Praying a Litany A Prayer of Praise and Thanks Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Sharing Hospitality Godparents Classroom Parents School Choir

Unit 2 5. Choosing Good 6. Celebrate God’s Forgiveness 7. We Think About Our Choices 8. We Say We Are Sorry God gives us free choice. The Sacrament of Penance and The Ten Commandments help us The Holy Spirit helps us to change We Ask God’s Forgiveness Saint of the Week Reconciliation helps us celebrate examine our conscience. for the better. God is always ready to forgive us when we sin. God calls us to be sorry Saint Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur God’s forgiveness. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week for the wrongs we have done. He wants us to forgive others who have Scripture Saint of the Week Saint Saints Elizabeth and Zechariah wronged us. The Forgiving Father Saint Scripture Scripture Prayer Worship The Ten Commandments Return to God A Prayer of Action Making Up Prayer Prayer Faith in Action Prayer A Prayer for Forgiveness An Act of Contrition Parish Council A Reconciliation Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Community Outreach Sacristan A Parish Priest

Unit 3 9. We Learn About God’s Love 10. We Listen to God’s Word 11. We Act on God’s Word 12. We Pray with God’s Word In the Bible, we learn about God’s love In the Liturgy of the Word, we We are to show our love for God by When we pray, we trust God to care We Celebrate the Word of God for all of creation. learn how to follow Jesus. serving others. for others’ needs. The Gospels tell us the message of Jesus. When we listen to the Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Scripture readings, we are taught the way of the Gospel. We are inspired Saint Angela Merici Saint Saint Vincent de Paul Saint Paula Montal Fornés to live as true followers of Jesus. Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture God Loves All Creation A Story About Listening How Christians Act Jesus Teaches About Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Psalm About Creation A Responsorial Psalm A Listening Prayer Prayer of the Faithful Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Green Thumbs Committee Lectors Youth Ministry Prayer Groups

Unit 4 13. Jesus Saves Us from Sin 14. We Receive the Gift of Jesus 15. We Carry On the Work of Jesus 16. We Pray Like Jesus Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we have In the Eucharist we remember the life, By showing love for others, we show Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer. We Celebrate the Gift of Eucharist new life. Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. love for God. Saint of the Week God the Father’s greatest gift to us is his only Son, Jesus Christ. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Francis Solano We celebrate the Eucharist to praise and thank God for this gift. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Saint Teresa of the Andes Saint Marianne Cope of Molokai Scripture We celebrate to share more fully in the life of Christ. Scripture Worship Scripture The Prayer of Jesus Jesus Gives Up His Life The Gift of Eucharist Jesus and the Little Girl Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Community Prayer A Prayer of Faith Praying with a Gospel Story A Thumb Prayer for Others Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Religion Teachers Welcome Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of School Nurse Holy Communion

Unit 5 17. God Gives Us the Holy Spirit 18. We Celebrate Peace and Service 19. We Work for Peace and Justice 20. We Go Forth in the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is our helper, guide, We learn about the Sacraments at the Jesus taught us to treat others fairly. We pray for God’s blessings on others. We Go in Peace and teacher. Service of Communion. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Made strong by the Eucharist, we work to be more like Christ in all we do. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Catherine of Alexandria Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne We can help others know about Jesus by the way we treat them. Saint Saint Scripture Scripture Scripture Worship The First Followers of Jesus God’s Grace and Blessing The Special Gifts The Sign of Peace Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Signing Prayer A Prayer of Blessing A Prayer to the Holy Spirit A Prayer of Thanks Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action School Staff Sharing With Others Principal Ushers 6 Grade 2

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. Our Church Welcomes Us 2. We Belong to the Church 3. Our Church Shows Us How to Live 4. We Praise and Thank God The Church welcomes us as the In Baptism we become the children The saints show us how to We offer prayers of praise and thanks We Gather as Believers People of God. of God. become holy. to God. Our parish community comes together each week. We give praise Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week and thanks to God and we celebrate our faith. Saint Matthew Saint Josephine Bakhita Saint Peter Claver Pope Saint Gregory the Great Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture A Warm Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism The Real Hero King David Gives Thanks Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Thanksgiving A Prayer of Petition Praying a Litany A Prayer of Praise and Thanks Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Sharing Hospitality Godparents Classroom Parents School Choir

Unit 2 5. Choosing Good 6. Celebrate God’s Forgiveness 7. We Think About Our Choices 8. We Say We Are Sorry God gives us free choice. The Sacrament of Penance and The Ten Commandments help us The Holy Spirit helps us to change We Ask God’s Forgiveness Saint of the Week Reconciliation helps us celebrate examine our conscience. for the better. God is always ready to forgive us when we sin. God calls us to be sorry Saint Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur God’s forgiveness. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week for the wrongs we have done. He wants us to forgive others who have Scripture Saint of the Week Saint Andrew the Apostle Saints Elizabeth and Zechariah wronged us. The Forgiving Father Saint Edith Stein Scripture Scripture Prayer Worship The Ten Commandments Return to God A Prayer of Action Making Up Prayer Prayer Faith in Action Prayer A Prayer for Forgiveness An Act of Contrition Parish Council A Reconciliation Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Community Outreach Sacristan A Parish Priest

Unit 3 9. We Learn About God’s Love 10. We Listen to God’s Word 11. We Act on God’s Word 12. We Pray with God’s Word In the Bible, we learn about God’s love In the Liturgy of the Word, we We are to show our love for God by When we pray, we trust God to care We Celebrate the Word of God for all of creation. learn how to follow Jesus. serving others. for others’ needs. The Gospels tell us the message of Jesus. When we listen to the Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Scripture readings, we are taught the way of the Gospel. We are inspired Saint Angela Merici Saint Hilary of Poitiers Saint Vincent de Paul Saint Paula Montal Fornés to live as true followers of Jesus. Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture God Loves All Creation A Story About Listening How Christians Act Jesus Teaches About Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Psalm About Creation A Responsorial Psalm A Listening Prayer Prayer of the Faithful Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Green Thumbs Committee Lectors Youth Ministry Prayer Groups

Unit 4 13. Jesus Saves Us from Sin 14. We Receive the Gift of Jesus 15. We Carry On the Work of Jesus 16. We Pray Like Jesus Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we have In the Eucharist we remember the life, By showing love for others, we show Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer. We Celebrate the Gift of Eucharist new life. Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. love for God. Saint of the Week God the Father’s greatest gift to us is his only Son, Jesus Christ. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Francis Solano We celebrate the Eucharist to praise and thank God for this gift. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Saint Teresa of the Andes Saint Marianne Cope of Molokai Scripture We celebrate to share more fully in the life of Christ. Scripture Worship Scripture The Prayer of Jesus Jesus Gives Up His Life The Gift of Eucharist Jesus and the Little Girl Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Community Prayer A Prayer of Faith Praying with a Gospel Story A Thumb Prayer for Others Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Religion Teachers Welcome Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of School Nurse Holy Communion

Unit 5 17. God Gives Us the Holy Spirit 18. We Celebrate Peace and Service 19. We Work for Peace and Justice 20. We Go Forth in the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is our helper, guide, We learn about the Sacraments at the Jesus taught us to treat others fairly. We pray for God’s blessings on others. We Go in Peace and teacher. Service of Communion. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Made strong by the Eucharist, we work to be more like Christ in all we do. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Catherine of Alexandria Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne We can help others know about Jesus by the way we treat them. Saint Catherine of Siena Saint Anthony of Padua Scripture Scripture Scripture Worship The First Followers of Jesus God’s Grace and Blessing The Special Gifts The Sign of Peace Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Signing Prayer A Prayer of Blessing A Prayer to the Holy Spirit A Prayer of Thanks Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action School Staff Sharing With Others Principal Ushers Grade 2 Scope and Sequence 7 Scope and Sequence

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. The Holy Spirit Guides Us 2. The Church Welcomes Us 3. We Show Love for Others 4. Jesus Teaches Us to Pray The Holy Spirit helps us live our The Church welcomes us with the We show our love for God by Jesus teaches us to pray the The Church Is One Christian faith. Sacraments of Christian Initiation. loving others. Lord’s Prayer. Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ brings us together. As Catholics, we are Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week also brought together by the Sacraments, which make our faith strong. Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the Apostles Saint Frances Cabrini Saint Martin of Tours Blessed Maria Dominica Mantovani Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story Saint Paul’s Message Our Welcoming Church The Paralyzed Beggar The Lord’s Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Petition Prayer for God’s Church A Prayer of Initiation A Meditation Prayer Prayers of Sharing Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Teachers Confirmation Sponsor Christian Service Prayer Groups Unit 2 5. Jesus Forgives and Heals 6. The Sacraments of Healing 7. Jesus Teaches Us How to Love 8. We Pray to the Holy Spirit As Christians, we are to act with Jesus heals and forgives us in the The Great Commandment tells us to God sends his Holy Spirit to guide us. The Church Is Holy compassion toward others. Sacraments of Healing. love God above all things. Saint of the Week We meet the Lord Jesus Christ in his work that we read about in the Gospels. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week We learn to be the likeness of God our Father. We do this through the love we Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Jeanne Jugan Saint María Maravillas de Jesús Scripture Story receive from his divine Son. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story The Man Who Would Not Quit Jesus Cures a Sick Man An Invitation from God Jesus Fulfills God’s Word Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer to the Holy Trinity A Prayer of Petition A Prayer of Sorrow A Prayer of Petition Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action A Parish Priest The Parish Council Helping People Who Are Grieving School Youth Groups Unit 3 9. Open to All 10. We Gather for Mass 11. We Serve Others 12. We Pray for All People The Catholic Church welcomes God calls us together to celebrate the We are called to share the Good News The Holy Spirit makes Jesus Christ The Church Is Catholic all people. gift of his Son. with others. known in the world. Jesus taught us that God is the Father of all. Our Church welcomes all Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week God’s children. Saint Katharine Drexel Saint Genoveva Torres Morales Saint Vincent Ferrer Saint Juan Diego Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Samaritan Woman The Lord’s Day Philip and the Ethiopian The Fire at Pentecost Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer for Guidance The Gloria A Prayer of Praise A Litany for Mary Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Ministers of Hospitality Altar Servers Maintenance Workers Family Rosary Groups Unit 4 13. The Mission of the Church 14. Commitment 15. We Use Our Talents 16. We Pray for Faith Christ calls us to share his Good News God calls us to serve others in We are called to use our talents to Catholics share the faith of the Apostles. The Church Is Apostolic with others. different ways. serve others. Saint of the Week For the past two thousand years, the Church has spread throughout the Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Bernadette world. It is faithful to the teachings of the Apostles, who were taught Saint Joachina de Vedruna de Mas Saint Joseph Saint Angela of the Cross Guerrero Scripture Story by Jesus. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Stephen Is Called to Serve Jesus Sends the Apostles We Are Called to Serve The Apostles’ Mission Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer We Pray the Apostles’ Creed A Prayer of Belief A Vocation Prayer A Prayer of Commitment Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Earth Stewardship Committee World Mission Work Visions Music Teacher Unit 5 17. Signs of God’s Kingdom 18. We Are Called to Serve 19. Witnesses for Justice and Peace 20. The Church Prays for World Peace We are called to be signs of God’s We share blessings as a way of spreading We are called to respond to the We are called to work for justice and The Church Has a Mission to the World kingdom in the world. the Good News. suffering of others. to be peacemakers. The Catholic Church is a sign of the justice and peace of God’s kingdom in Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week this world and in the world to come. Saint Pauline of the Agonizing Heart Saint Benedict the Black Saint José María de Yermo y Parres Blessed of Jesus Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story Scripture Story We Pray Through the Day The Good Samaritan Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Jesus Describes God’s Kingdom Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Blessing A Litany for Peace A Prayer for World Peace A Prayer of Petition Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Communion Ministry to the Sick Mothers’ Prayer Group Peacemakers Christian Churches Working Together

8 Grade 3

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. The Holy Spirit Guides Us 2. The Church Welcomes Us 3. We Show Love for Others 4. Jesus Teaches Us to Pray The Holy Spirit helps us live our The Church welcomes us with the We show our love for God by Jesus teaches us to pray the The Church Is One Christian faith. Sacraments of Christian Initiation. loving others. Lord’s Prayer. Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ brings us together. As Catholics, we are Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week also brought together by the Sacraments, which make our faith strong. Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the Apostles Saint Frances Cabrini Saint Martin of Tours Blessed Maria Dominica Mantovani Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story Saint Paul’s Message Our Welcoming Church The Paralyzed Beggar The Lord’s Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Petition Prayer for God’s Church A Prayer of Initiation A Meditation Prayer Prayers of Sharing Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Teachers Confirmation Sponsor Christian Service Prayer Groups Unit 2 5. Jesus Forgives and Heals 6. The Sacraments of Healing 7. Jesus Teaches Us How to Love 8. We Pray to the Holy Spirit As Christians, we are to act with Jesus heals and forgives us in the The Great Commandment tells us to God sends his Holy Spirit to guide us. The Church Is Holy compassion toward others. Sacraments of Healing. love God above all things. Saint of the Week We meet the Lord Jesus Christ in his work that we read about in the Gospels. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Patrick We learn to be the likeness of God our Father. We do this through the love we Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Jeanne Jugan Saint María Maravillas de Jesús Scripture Story receive from his divine Son. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story The Man Who Would Not Quit Jesus Cures a Sick Man An Invitation from God Jesus Fulfills God’s Word Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer to the Holy Trinity A Prayer of Petition A Prayer of Sorrow A Prayer of Petition Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action A Parish Priest The Parish Council Helping People Who Are Grieving School Youth Groups Unit 3 9. Open to All 10. We Gather for Mass 11. We Serve Others 12. We Pray for All People The Catholic Church welcomes God calls us together to celebrate the We are called to share the Good News The Holy Spirit makes Jesus Christ The Church Is Catholic all people. gift of his Son. with others. known in the world. Jesus taught us that God is the Father of all. Our Church welcomes all Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week God’s children. Saint Katharine Drexel Saint Genoveva Torres Morales Saint Vincent Ferrer Saint Juan Diego Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Samaritan Woman The Lord’s Day Philip and the Ethiopian The Fire at Pentecost Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer for Guidance The Gloria A Prayer of Praise A Litany for Mary Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Ministers of Hospitality Altar Servers Maintenance Workers Family Rosary Groups Unit 4 13. The Mission of the Church 14. Commitment 15. We Use Our Talents 16. We Pray for Faith Christ calls us to share his Good News God calls us to serve others in We are called to use our talents to Catholics share the faith of the Apostles. The Church Is Apostolic with others. different ways. serve others. Saint of the Week For the past two thousand years, the Church has spread throughout the Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Bernadette world. It is faithful to the teachings of the Apostles, who were taught Saint Joachina de Vedruna de Mas Saint Joseph Saint Angela of the Cross Guerrero Scripture Story by Jesus. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Stephen Is Called to Serve Jesus Sends the Apostles We Are Called to Serve The Apostles’ Mission Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer We Pray the Apostles’ Creed A Prayer of Belief A Vocation Prayer A Prayer of Commitment Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Earth Stewardship Committee World Mission Work Visions Music Teacher Unit 5 17. Signs of God’s Kingdom 18. We Are Called to Serve 19. Witnesses for Justice and Peace 20. The Church Prays for World Peace We are called to be signs of God’s We share blessings as a way of spreading We are called to respond to the We are called to work for justice and The Church Has a Mission to the World kingdom in the world. the Good News. suffering of others. to be peacemakers. The Catholic Church is a sign of the justice and peace of God’s kingdom in Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week this world and in the world to come. Saint Pauline of the Agonizing Heart Saint Benedict the Black Saint José María de Yermo y Parres Blessed Mother Teresa of Jesus Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story Scripture Story We Pray Through the Day The Good Samaritan Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Jesus Describes God’s Kingdom Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Blessing A Litany for Peace A Prayer for World Peace A Prayer of Petition Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Communion Ministry to the Sick Mothers’ Prayer Group Peacemakers Christian Churches Working Together

Grade 3 Scope and Sequence 9 Scope and Sequence

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. God’s Goodness 2. Praise and Thanksgiving 3. The Ten Commandments 4. The Lord’s Prayer God reveals himself to be One God in It is right to give thanks and praise to The Ten Commandments guide us in We follow the message of selflessness The Goodness of God Three Divine Persons. the Lord our God. serving the one true God. by praying the Lord’s Prayer. God’s goodness shines forth in his creation and in his constant care. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week After he led the Hebrew people out of Egypt, God gave them his law Saint Saint Pius X Saint Justa Saint Peter of Alcantara on Mount Sinai. In the Ten Commandments, we see God’s concern for Scripture Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Story of Creation We Give Thanks and Praise The Ten Commandments The Lord’s Prayer his people. Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise A Praise and Thanks Prayer A Prayer of Petition Signing the Lord’s Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Good Stewards Altar Servers Teachers Music Ministry

Unit 2 5. Jesus, the Image of God 6. Baptism in Christ 7. The Beatitudes 8. Witnesses to God’s Kingdom Jesus shows us how to love others as In Baptism we are united with Christ The Beatitudes are paths to happiness The Ten Commandments and the Jesus Is the Son of God God loves us. and the Church. and to God’s kingdom. Beatitudes lead to God’s justice. Through his life and teaching, Jesus showed us what it means to be Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week made in the image of God. Through his Death and Resurrection, Saint Catherine of Bologna Saint Saint Matthew Saint Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila) Christ gave us a share in his divine life forever. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Crucifixion The Sacrament of Baptism The Beatitudes The Laborers in the Vineyard Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Reflection Our Profession of Faith A Scripture Prayer A Prayer of Praise Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action The Cursillo Movement Godparents The Holy Name Society Finance Committee Unit 3 9. The Holy Spirit Guides Us 10. Confirmed in the Spirit 11. The New Commandment 12. Doing God’s Will The Holy Spirit guides us in making In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the The Fourth through Sixth Through prayer we learn to understand The Holy Spirit choices that show God’s goodness. Holy Spirit strengthens us to become Commandments guide us to love and trust God’s plan for each of us. The Holy Spirit gave the first disciples the courage to preach about Jesus Saint of the Week more like Christ. and respect all people. Saint of the Week Christ and to build up the Church with new members. The Holy Spirit Saint Francis Solano Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Mary, the Holy Mother of God Saint Paul Saint enables us to become witnesses to the same faith. Scripture Story Scripture Story Jesus Promises to Send the Holy Spirit Worship Scripture Story Jesus and His Family Prayer The Sacrament of Confirmation The New Commandment Prayer A Prayer of Intercession Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Adoration Faith in Action A Prayer of Action A Prayer for the Family of God Faith in Action Youth Ministers Faith in Action Faith in Action Eucharistic Holy Hour Ministry The RCIA Team Respect Life Ministries Unit 4 13. Sacraments in the Church 14. Penance and Reconciliation 15. Sin and Conscience 16. Respecting Others The Church celebrates the Sacraments Through the Sacrament of Penance Our conscience is guided by what the The Seventh through Tenth The Church so that we can fully encounter and Reconciliation, our relationship Church teaches about God’s laws. Commandments require us to give The Church spread rapidly in the first century. Disciples such as Saint Christ’s presence. with God and the Church is healed. Saint of the Week proper respect to and to care for the rights of others. Paul preached the Gospel and established communities around the Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Matilda Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Saint John Vianney Saint of the Week Mediterranean world that became centers of a new sense of justice Scripture Story Scripture Story Worship The Forgiving Father Blessed Mariana of Jesus and worship. One Body, Many Parts Jesus Forgives Sins Prayer Scripture Story Prayer Prayer A Prayer for Forgiveness The Unforgiving Servant A Prayer for the Body of Christ An Examination of Conscience Faith in Action Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Advisory Committees A Prayer for Peace The Parish Liturgy Committee Ministry to the Infirmed Faith in Action Lectors Unit 5 17. Called by Baptism 18. The Eucharist 19. The Works of Mercy 20. The Mission of the Church We share Christ’s role as Priest, Prophet, The Eucharist is central to our Jesus combined the Ten Through prayer, God helps us bring Social Justice and King with those who are baptized. Catholic faith. Commandments and the Beatitudes his love, peace, and justice to the world. Jesus taught that the way to holiness is to serve others. Today the Church Saint of the Week Saint of the Week into one law of love. Saint of the Week is dedicated to serving the poor and disadvantaged throughout the world. Saint Louis IX Saint Saint of the Week Saint Junípero Serra Scripture Story Worship Saint Louise de Marillac Scripture Story The Light of the World Gathered as One in Christ Scripture Story The Commissioning of the Disciples Prayer Prayer Seeing Christ in Others Prayer A Prayer Before a Crucifix A Litany of Saints Prayer A Prayer of Commitment Faith in Action Faith in Action A Signing Prayer Faith in Action Ministries to the Unemployed Extraordinary Ministers of Faith in Action Sports Programs Holy Communion Ministries to the Poor

10 Grade 4

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. God’s Goodness 2. Praise and Thanksgiving 3. The Ten Commandments 4. The Lord’s Prayer God reveals himself to be One God in It is right to give thanks and praise to The Ten Commandments guide us in We follow the message of selflessness The Goodness of God Three Divine Persons. the Lord our God. serving the one true God. by praying the Lord’s Prayer. God’s goodness shines forth in his creation and in his constant care. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week After he led the Hebrew people out of Egypt, God gave them his law Saint Thomas Aquinas Saint Pius X Saint Justa Saint Peter of Alcantara on Mount Sinai. In the Ten Commandments, we see God’s concern for Scripture Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Story of Creation We Give Thanks and Praise The Ten Commandments The Lord’s Prayer his people. Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise A Praise and Thanks Prayer A Prayer of Petition Signing the Lord’s Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Good Stewards Altar Servers Teachers Music Ministry

Unit 2 5. Jesus, the Image of God 6. Baptism in Christ 7. The Beatitudes 8. Witnesses to God’s Kingdom Jesus shows us how to love others as In Baptism we are united with Christ The Beatitudes are paths to happiness The Ten Commandments and the Jesus Is the Son of God God loves us. and the Church. and to God’s kingdom. Beatitudes lead to God’s justice. Through his life and teaching, Jesus showed us what it means to be Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week made in the image of God. Through his Death and Resurrection, Saint Catherine of Bologna Saint John the Baptist Saint Matthew Saint Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila) Christ gave us a share in his divine life forever. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Crucifixion The Sacrament of Baptism The Beatitudes The Laborers in the Vineyard Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Reflection Our Profession of Faith A Scripture Prayer A Prayer of Praise Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action The Cursillo Movement Godparents The Holy Name Society Finance Committee Unit 3 9. The Holy Spirit Guides Us 10. Confirmed in the Spirit 11. The New Commandment 12. Doing God’s Will The Holy Spirit guides us in making In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the The Fourth through Sixth Through prayer we learn to understand The Holy Spirit choices that show God’s goodness. Holy Spirit strengthens us to become Commandments guide us to love and trust God’s plan for each of us. The Holy Spirit gave the first disciples the courage to preach about Jesus Saint of the Week more like Christ. and respect all people. Saint of the Week Christ and to build up the Church with new members. The Holy Spirit Saint Francis Solano Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Mary, the Holy Mother of God Saint Paul Saint Margaret of Castello enables us to become witnesses to the same faith. Scripture Story Scripture Story Jesus Promises to Send the Holy Spirit Worship Scripture Story Jesus and His Family Prayer The Sacrament of Confirmation The New Commandment Prayer A Prayer of Intercession Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Adoration Faith in Action A Prayer of Action A Prayer for the Family of God Faith in Action Youth Ministers Faith in Action Faith in Action Eucharistic Holy Hour Ministry The RCIA Team Respect Life Ministries Unit 4 13. Sacraments in the Church 14. Penance and Reconciliation 15. Sin and Conscience 16. Respecting Others The Church celebrates the Sacraments Through the Sacrament of Penance Our conscience is guided by what the The Seventh through Tenth The Church so that we can fully encounter and Reconciliation, our relationship Church teaches about God’s laws. Commandments require us to give The Church spread rapidly in the first century. Disciples such as Saint Christ’s presence. with God and the Church is healed. Saint of the Week proper respect to and to care for the rights of others. Paul preached the Gospel and established communities around the Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint Matilda Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Saint John Vianney Saint of the Week Mediterranean world that became centers of a new sense of justice Scripture Story Scripture Story Worship The Forgiving Father Blessed Mariana of Jesus and worship. One Body, Many Parts Jesus Forgives Sins Prayer Scripture Story Prayer Prayer A Prayer for Forgiveness The Unforgiving Servant A Prayer for the Body of Christ An Examination of Conscience Faith in Action Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Advisory Committees A Prayer for Peace The Parish Liturgy Committee Ministry to the Infirmed Faith in Action Lectors Unit 5 17. Called by Baptism 18. The Eucharist 19. The Works of Mercy 20. The Mission of the Church We share Christ’s role as Priest, Prophet, The Eucharist is central to our Jesus combined the Ten Through prayer, God helps us bring Social Justice and King with those who are baptized. Catholic faith. Commandments and the Beatitudes his love, peace, and justice to the world. Jesus taught that the way to holiness is to serve others. Today the Church Saint of the Week Saint of the Week into one law of love. Saint of the Week is dedicated to serving the poor and disadvantaged throughout the world. Saint Louis IX Saint Alphonsus Liguori Saint of the Week Saint Junípero Serra Scripture Story Worship Saint Louise de Marillac Scripture Story The Light of the World Gathered as One in Christ Scripture Story The Commissioning of the Disciples Prayer Prayer Seeing Christ in Others Prayer A Prayer Before a Crucifix A Litany of Saints Prayer A Prayer of Commitment Faith in Action Faith in Action A Signing Prayer Faith in Action Ministries to the Unemployed Extraordinary Ministers of Faith in Action Sports Programs Holy Communion Ministries to the Poor

Grade 4 Scope and Sequence 11 Scope and Sequence

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. God’s Wonderful Creation 2. The Seven Sacraments 3. Living the Beatitudes 4. Sacramentals: Signs of God’s Love God is the Creator of all life. We celebrate the Paschal Mystery in The Beatitudes show us how to live as Sacramentals help us to come closer The Sacraments: God’s Gifts of Life Saint of the Week the Sacraments. Jesus taught. to God. Jesus Christ instituted the Seven Sacraments and entrusted them to Saint Damien de Veuster Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week the Church. When we receive the Sacraments, God’s divine life fills our Scripture Story Blessed Miguel Pro Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Saint Brother André souls. The Sacraments strengthen us to grow in faith and holiness and The Story of Creation Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story love of God. Prayer The Paschal Mystery The Beatitudes The Triumph of the Faithful A Meditation Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Faith in Action A Prayer of Thanksgiving A Prayer of Blessing A Prayer Before the Crucifix Respect Life Ministry Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Parish Priests Ministry to the Poor Catholic School Fundraisers Unit 2 5. We Are Baptized into the Body of Christ 6. Baptism and Confirmation 7. Grace: A Gift from God 8. We Profess Our Faith Through Baptism we are freed from Baptism and Confirmation welcome us Through the Sacraments we receive The Apostles’ Creed contains the Baptism and Confirmation Original Sin. into the Church. God’s grace. central truths of the Catholic faith. Baptism and Confirmation are Sacraments of Christian Initiation. They Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week welcome us into the Body of Christ, the Church. After Saint Paul received Saint Saint Margaret Clitherow Saint Katharine Drexel Saint Patrick the Holy Spirit and was baptized, he went on to become one of the Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story Church’s greatest saints. The Baptism of Jesus Baptism and Confirmation Saul’s Conversion Teach All Nations Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer for the Body of Christ A Renewal of Baptismal Promises A Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the The Apostles’ Creed Holy Spirit Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Godparents RCIA Catechists Faith in Action Catholic School Teachers Confirmation Sponsors Unit 3 9. God’s Word Feeds Us 10. The Eucharist 11. The Communion of Saints 12. We Pray the Lord’s Prayer God speaks to us through Sacred In the Eucharist we receive the Body and The Communion of Saints is made up The Lord’s Prayer is the most perfect The Eucharist Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Blood of Jesus. of all the faithful followers of Jesus. of prayers. At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist. In Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week the Eucharist, we receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Saint Blessed Francisco Marto Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Blessed Julian of Norwich Through the Eucharist, Jesus remains with us forever. Scripture Story Worship (Thérèse of Lisièux) Scripture Story The Boy Jesus in Jerusalem The Last Supper Scripture Story Your Heavenly Father The Light of the World Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer by Saint Jerome The Divine Praises Prayer The Lord’s Prayer The Litany of the Saints Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Lectors Eucharistic Adoration Society Faith in Action School Retreats World Missions Unit 4 13. God Saves Us 14. Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick 15. Living God’s Commandments 16. God Is Merciful God the Father sent his only Son, Jesus The Sacraments of Healing are Penance The Ten Commandments show us We receive God’s mercy in the Sacrament Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick Christ, to save us from sin and death. and Reconciliation and Anointing of how to live as God’s children. of Penance and Reconciliation. Jesus proclaims that he has come to forgive sins. Throughout his ministry, Saint of the Week the Sick. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week he healed the sick in body and in soul. Through the Sacraments of Blessed Mary Saint of the Week Saint Augustine of Hippo Saint Saint Anne Penance and Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, we are healed by Scripture Story Scripture Story Scripture Story The Fall of Man Worship The Ten Commandments The Parable of the Pharisee and the the saving actions of Christ. The Sacrament of Penance Prayer Prayer Tax Collector and Reconciliation A Psalm Prayer A Reconciliation Service Prayer Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action A Prayer of Sorrow A Scripture Meditation The Rosary Society Knights of Columbus Faith in Action Faith in Action Catholic Youth Organizations Pastoral Care of the Sick Unit 5 17. Jesus Establishes His Church 18. Holy Orders and Matrimony 19. Living as Christians 20. We Pray for Guidance Jesus founded his Church on Saint The Sacraments at the Service of We grow closer to God by growing Through prayer we can discover Holy Orders and Matrimony Peter and the Apostles. Communion are Holy Orders and in virtue. our vocation. Every baptized Christian has a vocation. Bishops, priests, and deacons Saint of the Week Matrimony. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week have a special call to leadership in the Church. Married couples are the Saint Peter Saint of the Week Saint Margaret of Scotland Saint Brigid of Ireland leaders of the domestic Church, the family. Scripture Story Saint Philip Neri Scripture Story Scripture Story Jesus Chooses Peter Worship The Way of Love The Lord Comes to in a Prayer Holy Orders Prayer Tiny Whisper A Prayer for the Leaders of Our Church Prayer The Litany of Saint Joseph Prayer Faith in Action A Vocation Prayer Faith in Action A Prayer for Guidance Peter’s Pence Faith in Action Vacation Bible School (VBS) Faith in Action Marriage Preparation Religious Vocations 12 Grade 5

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. God’s Wonderful Creation 2. The Seven Sacraments 3. Living the Beatitudes 4. Sacramentals: Signs of God’s Love God is the Creator of all life. We celebrate the Paschal Mystery in The Beatitudes show us how to live as Sacramentals help us to come closer The Sacraments: God’s Gifts of Life Saint of the Week the Sacraments. Jesus taught. to God. Jesus Christ instituted the Seven Sacraments and entrusted them to Saint Damien de Veuster Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week the Church. When we receive the Sacraments, God’s divine life fills our Scripture Story Blessed Miguel Pro Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Saint Brother André souls. The Sacraments strengthen us to grow in faith and holiness and The Story of Creation Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story love of God. Prayer The Paschal Mystery The Beatitudes The Triumph of the Faithful A Meditation Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Faith in Action A Prayer of Thanksgiving A Prayer of Blessing A Prayer Before the Crucifix Respect Life Ministry Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Parish Priests Ministry to the Poor Catholic School Fundraisers Unit 2 5. We Are Baptized into the Body of Christ 6. Baptism and Confirmation 7. Grace: A Gift from God 8. We Profess Our Faith Through Baptism we are freed from Baptism and Confirmation welcome us Through the Sacraments we receive The Apostles’ Creed contains the Baptism and Confirmation Original Sin. into the Church. God’s grace. central truths of the Catholic faith. Baptism and Confirmation are Sacraments of Christian Initiation. They Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week welcome us into the Body of Christ, the Church. After Saint Paul received Saint Maximilian Kolbe Saint Margaret Clitherow Saint Katharine Drexel Saint Patrick the Holy Spirit and was baptized, he went on to become one of the Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story Church’s greatest saints. The Baptism of Jesus Baptism and Confirmation Saul’s Conversion Teach All Nations Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer for the Body of Christ A Renewal of Baptismal Promises A Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the The Apostles’ Creed Holy Spirit Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Godparents RCIA Catechists Faith in Action Catholic School Teachers Confirmation Sponsors Unit 3 9. God’s Word Feeds Us 10. The Eucharist 11. The Communion of Saints 12. We Pray the Lord’s Prayer God speaks to us through Sacred In the Eucharist we receive the Body and The Communion of Saints is made up The Lord’s Prayer is the most perfect The Eucharist Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Blood of Jesus. of all the faithful followers of Jesus. of prayers. At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist. In Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week the Eucharist, we receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Saint Jerome Blessed Francisco Marto Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Blessed Julian of Norwich Through the Eucharist, Jesus remains with us forever. Scripture Story Worship (Thérèse of Lisièux) Scripture Story The Boy Jesus in Jerusalem The Last Supper Scripture Story Your Heavenly Father The Light of the World Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer by Saint Jerome The Divine Praises Prayer The Lord’s Prayer The Litany of the Saints Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Lectors Eucharistic Adoration Society Faith in Action School Retreats World Missions Unit 4 13. God Saves Us 14. Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick 15. Living God’s Commandments 16. God Is Merciful God the Father sent his only Son, Jesus The Sacraments of Healing are Penance The Ten Commandments show us We receive God’s mercy in the Sacrament Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick Christ, to save us from sin and death. and Reconciliation and Anointing of how to live as God’s children. of Penance and Reconciliation. Jesus proclaims that he has come to forgive sins. Throughout his ministry, Saint of the Week the Sick. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week he healed the sick in body and in soul. Through the Sacraments of Blessed Virgin Mary Saint of the Week Saint Augustine of Hippo Saint Maria Goretti Saint Anne Penance and Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, we are healed by Scripture Story Scripture Story Scripture Story The Fall of Man Worship The Ten Commandments The Parable of the Pharisee and the the saving actions of Christ. The Sacrament of Penance Prayer Prayer Tax Collector and Reconciliation A Psalm Prayer A Reconciliation Service Prayer Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action A Prayer of Sorrow A Scripture Meditation The Rosary Society Knights of Columbus Faith in Action Faith in Action Catholic Youth Organizations Pastoral Care of the Sick Unit 5 17. Jesus Establishes His Church 18. Holy Orders and Matrimony 19. Living as Christians 20. We Pray for Guidance Jesus founded his Church on Saint The Sacraments at the Service of We grow closer to God by growing Through prayer we can discover Holy Orders and Matrimony Peter and the Apostles. Communion are Holy Orders and in virtue. our vocation. Every baptized Christian has a vocation. Bishops, priests, and deacons Saint of the Week Matrimony. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week have a special call to leadership in the Church. Married couples are the Saint Peter Saint of the Week Saint Margaret of Scotland Saint Brigid of Ireland leaders of the domestic Church, the family. Scripture Story Saint Philip Neri Scripture Story Scripture Story Jesus Chooses Peter Worship The Way of Love The Lord Comes to Elijah in a Prayer Holy Orders Prayer Tiny Whisper A Prayer for the Leaders of Our Church Prayer The Litany of Saint Joseph Prayer Faith in Action A Vocation Prayer Faith in Action A Prayer for Guidance Peter’s Pence Faith in Action Vacation Bible School (VBS) Faith in Action Marriage Preparation Religious Vocations Grade 5 Scope and Sequence 13 Scope and Sequence

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. Revelation and Response 2. Sacrifice and Promise 3. Covenant and Commitment 4. Piety and Prayer God invites us to respond to him with God sacrificed his own Son to set us free In response to God’s faithfulness, we We must love God above all else and We Answer God’s Call total trust. from sin. must be committed to our faith. remain focused on his will. and Sarah are our ancestors in faith because they were the first Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week to respond to God’s call to holiness and fidelity. God calls each of us to be Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary Saint Andrew Kim Taegon Saint Paul Saint André Bessette faithful to his Word and to lead others in holiness. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story Abraham and Sarah Easter Vigil Reading and the Covenant Joseph, the Loyal Son Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Trust A Blessing Prayer A Family Blessing The Magnificat Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action School Maintenance Staff Altar Servers The Pastor Parish Youth Ministry

Unit 2 5. Slavery and Deliverance 6. Passover and the Eucharistic Celebration 7. Commandment and Fulfillment 8. Our Journey and God’s Presence God continues to act in today’s world to Jesus is the Paschal Lamb who saved us The Ten Commandments tell us how With the Catholic community, we God Saves and Delivers Us deliver us from enslavement. from death. to live as Covenant people. journey toward God’s kingdom. God saved the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt. Through the life, Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are freed from the slavery of Saint Saint Sharbel Makhlouf Saint Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila) Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini sin to live as the new People of God. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Exodus Mass of the Lord’s Supper The Covenant at Sinai Conquest of the Promised Land Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise The Nicene Creed Praying with Scripture The Canticle of Zechariah Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Art Teacher Extraordinary Ministers of Coaches and Athletic Instructors RCIA Catechists Holy Communion

Unit 3 9. Our Land and God’s Kingdom 10. The Ark and the Temple 11. David’s Sin and the Story of the Fall 12. Psalms of Praise and Works of Wonder God gives every person in the Church Some Catholic rituals are rooted in God’s capacity to forgive us our sins Psalms are an important and powerful God Invites Us into His Kingdom a mission. ancient Jewish rituals. is unfailing. part of the Church’s prayer life. God called the people of Israel to build up a kingdom that would be a Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week tribute to His love. Jesus taught us about the Kingdom of Heaven, Saint Francis of Assisi Saint John Vianney Blessed Laura Vicuña Pope Saint Gregory the Great where God’s love will be evident in justice and peace. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The First Leaders of Israel The Blessing of Water King David and the Sin of Humanity David’s Songs Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise A Prayer for Guidance The Confiteor A Psalm Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Social Service Ministries Religion Teachers Parish Pastoral Council School Choir

Unit 4 13. Disobedience and Guidance 14. Exile and Remembrance 15. Hope and Faithfulness 16. Trust and Prayer Jesus Christ is our Priest, Prophet, Jesus constantly offers us saving grace The precepts of the Church help us Before we can pray, we must trust that God Reminds Us to Do His Will and King. through the Sacraments. live as God’s people. God will hear our prayers. The faith of the Israelites was tested through exile and persecution. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week We are called to live our faith, even in a world that challenges our Saint Francis Xavier Saint Maximilian Kolbe Blessed Andrew of Phu Yen Saint Monica Christian values. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Rule of King Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Vision of the Dry Bones A Prayer for Her People Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Litany Praying in Jesus’ Words An Act of Hope The Exsultet Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Auxiliary Missionaries Lectors Parent and Family Volunteers Respect Life Ministry

Unit 5 17. A New Life and a Coming Messiah 18. Baptism and Repentance 19. Christians and the Reign of God 20. Hope for the Ages The resurrection of the body after death Baptism and Penance and Reconciliation The precepts of the Church help us Jesus taught us to call God “Father” God Promises Us Everlasting Life is revealed in the Old Testament. help us live as Jesus’ followers. live as God’s people. when we pray. John called people to a baptism of repentance. Through our Baptism, we Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week are called to turn our attention always toward the Kingdom of God and to Saint Josephine Bakhita Saint Teresa of Calcutta Our Lady of Czestochowa be its witnesses by the way we live. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Struggles Under Greek Rule Advent Gospel Reading The Boy Jesus in the Temple Jesus’ Ministry Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Litany Prayer A Prayer of Renewal A Prayer for Holiness A Meditation Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Confirmation Sponsors Godparents Ministries of Comfort Prayer Groups

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Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. Revelation and Response 2. Sacrifice and Promise 3. Covenant and Commitment 4. Piety and Prayer God invites us to respond to him with God sacrificed his own Son to set us free In response to God’s faithfulness, we We must love God above all else and We Answer God’s Call total trust. from sin. must be committed to our faith. remain focused on his will. Abraham and Sarah are our ancestors in faith because they were the first Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week to respond to God’s call to holiness and fidelity. God calls each of us to be Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary Saint Andrew Kim Taegon Saint Paul Saint André Bessette faithful to his Word and to lead others in holiness. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story Abraham and Sarah Easter Vigil Reading Jacob and the Covenant Joseph, the Loyal Son Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Trust A Blessing Prayer A Family Blessing The Magnificat Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action School Maintenance Staff Altar Servers The Pastor Parish Youth Ministry

Unit 2 5. Slavery and Deliverance 6. Passover and the Eucharistic Celebration 7. Commandment and Fulfillment 8. Our Journey and God’s Presence God continues to act in today’s world to Jesus is the Paschal Lamb who saved us The Ten Commandments tell us how With the Catholic community, we God Saves and Delivers Us deliver us from enslavement. from death. to live as Covenant people. journey toward God’s kingdom. God saved the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt. Through the life, Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are freed from the slavery of Saint Martin de Porres Saint Sharbel Makhlouf Saint Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila) Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini sin to live as the new People of God. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Exodus Mass of the Lord’s Supper The Covenant at Sinai Conquest of the Promised Land Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise The Nicene Creed Praying with Scripture The Canticle of Zechariah Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Art Teacher Extraordinary Ministers of Coaches and Athletic Instructors RCIA Catechists Holy Communion

Unit 3 9. Our Land and God’s Kingdom 10. The Ark and the Temple 11. David’s Sin and the Story of the Fall 12. Psalms of Praise and Works of Wonder God gives every person in the Church Some Catholic rituals are rooted in God’s capacity to forgive us our sins Psalms are an important and powerful God Invites Us into His Kingdom a mission. ancient Jewish rituals. is unfailing. part of the Church’s prayer life. God called the people of Israel to build up a kingdom that would be a Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week tribute to His love. Jesus taught us about the Kingdom of Heaven, Saint Francis of Assisi Saint John Vianney Blessed Laura Vicuña Pope Saint Gregory the Great where God’s love will be evident in justice and peace. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The First Leaders of Israel The Blessing of Water King David and the Sin of Humanity David’s Songs Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise A Prayer for Guidance The Confiteor A Psalm Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Social Service Ministries Religion Teachers Parish Pastoral Council School Choir

Unit 4 13. Disobedience and Guidance 14. Exile and Remembrance 15. Hope and Faithfulness 16. Trust and Prayer Jesus Christ is our Priest, Prophet, Jesus constantly offers us saving grace The precepts of the Church help us Before we can pray, we must trust that God Reminds Us to Do His Will and King. through the Sacraments. live as God’s people. God will hear our prayers. The faith of the Israelites was tested through exile and persecution. Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week We are called to live our faith, even in a world that challenges our Saint Francis Xavier Saint Maximilian Kolbe Blessed Andrew of Phu Yen Saint Monica Christian values. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Rule of King Solomon Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Vision of the Dry Bones A Prayer for Her People Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Litany Praying in Jesus’ Words An Act of Hope The Exsultet Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Auxiliary Missionaries Lectors Parent and Family Volunteers Respect Life Ministry

Unit 5 17. A New Life and a Coming Messiah 18. Baptism and Repentance 19. Christians and the Reign of God 20. Hope for the Ages The resurrection of the body after death Baptism and Penance and Reconciliation The precepts of the Church help us Jesus taught us to call God “Father” God Promises Us Everlasting Life is revealed in the Old Testament. help us live as Jesus’ followers. live as God’s people. when we pray. John called people to a baptism of repentance. Through our Baptism, we Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week Saint of the Week are called to turn our attention always toward the Kingdom of God and to Saint Lucy Saint Josephine Bakhita Saint Teresa of Calcutta Our Lady of Czestochowa be its witnesses by the way we live. Scripture Story Worship Scripture Story Scripture Story The Struggles Under Greek Rule Advent Gospel Reading The Boy Jesus in the Temple Jesus’ Ministry Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer A Litany Prayer A Prayer of Renewal A Prayer for Holiness A Meditation Prayer Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Faith in Action Confirmation Sponsors Godparents Ministries of Comfort Prayer Groups

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Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. The Birth of Our Savior 2. God with Us 3. Jesus: Son of God, Son of Man 4. The Prayer of Jesus God the Father loved us so much that The Sacrament of Baptism gives us a new The gift of conscience helps us realize Prayer transforms us. It helps us to The Mystery of the Incarnation he sent his Son, Jesus, to save us from identity as members of the Body of Christ. our goal of striving to live as Jesus did. put on the mind, the will, and the The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth and early life tell us about his true our sins. Worship Scripture heart of Jesus. identity as the Son of God. These accounts also help us understand the Scripture Celebrating Baptism The Boy Jesus in the Temple Scripture holiness to which we are called as God’s children. The Birth of Jesus Respond Respond The Temptation of Jesus Respond Saint Josephine Bakhita Blessed Bernard Lichtenberg Respond Mary, the Mother of God Prayer Prayer Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Prayer A Renewal of Baptismal Promises A Prayer of Reflection Prayer A Prayer of Praise In God’s Presence

Unit 2 5. The Kingdom of God 6. Servants of the Kingdom 7. Working for Justice 8. A Prayer for the Kingdom The parables of Jesus teach us about God calls every member of the Church God gives us the grace to be signs Praying the Lord’s Prayer can help us The Meaning of the Kingdom The Kingdom of God and how to to Christian service, according to his or of his kingdom by working for peace reflect on God’s glory and recognize Jesus taught us about our relationship with God the Father and proclaimed prepare for its coming. her vocation. and justice. God’s kingdom among us. the Kingdom of God. We are called to spread the Gospel by living the Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture values of the Kingdom of God. Parables of the Kingdom A Marriage Blessing Loving Your Neighbor The Sermon on the Mount Respond Respond Respond Respond Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Saint John Paul II Catholic Campaign for Saint Peter, the Rock Prayer Prayer Human Development Prayer A Prayer for the Kingdom A Prayer of Thanks Prayer The Lord’s Prayer A Prayer for Love and Mercy

Unit 3 9. Living in Christ’s Service 10. Jesus, Our Eucharist 11. Living in Christ’s Love 12. Christ the Healer As disciples we grow in virtue when we Throughout the universal Church, the What makes the morality of true Through prayer, Christ’s healing The Christian Life serve others with the humility and love Eucharist is the center of Christian life. disciples come alive is our ability to presence works to transform us. Jesus made it clear to his followers that they were to model their lives of Jesus. Worship imitate the love of Jesus Christ. Scripture after his. Our own call to discipleship involves putting the Gospel first in our Scripture Eucharistic Prayer Scripture The Raising of Lazarus relationships with God and neighbor. Giving Alms Respond The Conditions of Discipleship Respond Respond Saint Respond Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Saint Francis of Assisi Prayer and the Catholic Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Adoration Worker Movement A Prayer for Healing The Prayer of Saint Francis Prayer A Prayer for Discipleship

Unit 4 13. Jesus’ Persecution 14. Jesus’ Passion 15. The Resurrection and the Call 16. Pentecost The Passion and Death of Jesus Participation in the Easter Triduum to Discipleship God continues to make himself The Paschal Mystery reveal the extent of God’s great and liturgies can lead to sincere contrition A Catholic moral life is only possible in known to us and to empower us Begun with the events of Christ’s life, Death, and Resurrection celebrated unconditional love for us. and spiritual renewal. partnership with Christ and with other to continue the work Jesus gave members of the Church. his Church. in the Easter Triduum, our salvation in Christ was made complete by the Scripture Scripture Jesus Prepares for His Sacrifice Remembering the Passion of Our Lord Scripture Scripture coming of the Holy Spirit, which we commemorate with the Solemnity in Jerusalem The Empty Tomb The Coming of the Holy Spirit of Pentecost. Respond Respond Saint Respond Respond Saint Prayer Saint Paul Miki and Companions Reflecting on the Holy Spirit Prayer A Prayer for Mercy Prayer Prayer The Stations of the Cross A Prayer for Discipleship The Golden Sequence

Unit 5 17. The Early Church 18. The Church Today 19. Spreading the Gospel 20. Guided by the Holy Spirit The Church continues the missionary Confirmation increases and deepens True Christian love is the basis of At the heart of all prayer resides The Good News work of Christ through the efforts of all baptismal grace, uniting us more closely morality and begins in the family. the Holy Spirit, who sustains and The first Christians, filled with the Holy Spirit, spread the Gospel message her members. with Christ and his Church. Scripture inspires us. throughout their world. The same Holy Spirit, who guided their efforts, Scripture Worship The Way of Love Scripture calls us to be witnesses of Christ in our world today. A Letter from Paul to the Corinthians Rite of Confirmation Respond Vision of Heavenly Worship Respond Respond Everyday Evangelization Respond Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Strong in the Spirit Prayer Mother Catherine McAuley Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise Prayer A Prayer for Faithful Discipleship A Prayer to the Holy Spirit A Prayer for the Church

16 The Story of Jesus

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. The Birth of Our Savior 2. God with Us 3. Jesus: Son of God, Son of Man 4. The Prayer of Jesus God the Father loved us so much that The Sacrament of Baptism gives us a new The gift of conscience helps us realize Prayer transforms us. It helps us to The Mystery of the Incarnation he sent his Son, Jesus, to save us from identity as members of the Body of Christ. our goal of striving to live as Jesus did. put on the mind, the will, and the The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth and early life tell us about his true our sins. Worship Scripture heart of Jesus. identity as the Son of God. These accounts also help us understand the Scripture Celebrating Baptism The Boy Jesus in the Temple Scripture holiness to which we are called as God’s children. The Birth of Jesus Respond Respond The Temptation of Jesus Respond Saint Josephine Bakhita Blessed Bernard Lichtenberg Respond Mary, the Mother of God Prayer Prayer Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Prayer A Renewal of Baptismal Promises A Prayer of Reflection Prayer A Prayer of Praise In God’s Presence

Unit 2 5. The Kingdom of God 6. Servants of the Kingdom 7. Working for Justice 8. A Prayer for the Kingdom The parables of Jesus teach us about God calls every member of the Church God gives us the grace to be signs Praying the Lord’s Prayer can help us The Meaning of the Kingdom The Kingdom of God and how to to Christian service, according to his or of his kingdom by working for peace reflect on God’s glory and recognize Jesus taught us about our relationship with God the Father and proclaimed prepare for its coming. her vocation. and justice. God’s kingdom among us. the Kingdom of God. We are called to spread the Gospel by living the Scripture Worship Scripture Scripture values of the Kingdom of God. Parables of the Kingdom A Marriage Blessing Loving Your Neighbor The Sermon on the Mount Respond Respond Respond Respond Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Saint John Paul II Catholic Campaign for Saint Peter, the Rock Prayer Prayer Human Development Prayer A Prayer for the Kingdom A Prayer of Thanks Prayer The Lord’s Prayer A Prayer for Love and Mercy

Unit 3 9. Living in Christ’s Service 10. Jesus, Our Eucharist 11. Living in Christ’s Love 12. Christ the Healer As disciples we grow in virtue when we Throughout the universal Church, the What makes the morality of true Through prayer, Christ’s healing The Christian Life serve others with the humility and love Eucharist is the center of Christian life. disciples come alive is our ability to presence works to transform us. Jesus made it clear to his followers that they were to model their lives of Jesus. Worship imitate the love of Jesus Christ. Scripture after his. Our own call to discipleship involves putting the Gospel first in our Scripture Eucharistic Prayer Scripture The Raising of Lazarus relationships with God and neighbor. Giving Alms Respond The Conditions of Discipleship Respond Respond Saint Paul the Apostle Respond Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Saint Francis of Assisi Prayer Dorothy Day and the Catholic Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Adoration Worker Movement A Prayer for Healing The Prayer of Saint Francis Prayer A Prayer for Discipleship

Unit 4 13. Jesus’ Persecution 14. Jesus’ Passion 15. The Resurrection and the Call 16. Pentecost The Passion and Death of Jesus Participation in the Easter Triduum to Discipleship God continues to make himself The Paschal Mystery reveal the extent of God’s great and liturgies can lead to sincere contrition A Catholic moral life is only possible in known to us and to empower us Begun with the events of Christ’s life, Death, and Resurrection celebrated unconditional love for us. and spiritual renewal. partnership with Christ and with other to continue the work Jesus gave members of the Church. his Church. in the Easter Triduum, our salvation in Christ was made complete by the Scripture Scripture Jesus Prepares for His Sacrifice Remembering the Passion of Our Lord Scripture Scripture coming of the Holy Spirit, which we commemorate with the Solemnity in Jerusalem The Empty Tomb The Coming of the Holy Spirit of Pentecost. Respond Respond Saint John the Apostle Respond Respond Saint Joan of Arc Prayer Saint Paul Miki and Companions Reflecting on the Holy Spirit Prayer A Prayer for Mercy Prayer Prayer The Stations of the Cross A Prayer for Discipleship The Golden Sequence

Unit 5 17. The Early Church 18. The Church Today 19. Spreading the Gospel 20. Guided by the Holy Spirit The Church continues the missionary Confirmation increases and deepens True Christian love is the basis of At the heart of all prayer resides The Good News work of Christ through the efforts of all baptismal grace, uniting us more closely morality and begins in the family. the Holy Spirit, who sustains and The first Christians, filled with the Holy Spirit, spread the Gospel message her members. with Christ and his Church. Scripture inspires us. throughout their world. The same Holy Spirit, who guided their efforts, Scripture Worship The Way of Love Scripture calls us to be witnesses of Christ in our world today. A Letter from Paul to the Corinthians Rite of Confirmation Respond Vision of Heavenly Worship Respond Respond Everyday Evangelization Respond Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Strong in the Spirit Prayer Mother Catherine McAuley Prayer Prayer A Prayer of Praise Prayer A Prayer for Faithful Discipleship A Prayer to the Holy Spirit A Prayer for the Church

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Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles 2. Holy: Jesus Christ in the Sacraments 3. Catholic: Open and Respectful of All 4. One: Praying for Unity Our faith, summarized in the Apostles’ Through the Sacraments we meet the The word catholic means “universal” In the Church, no one ministry The Marks of the Church Creed, is the same as the faith of the Risen Christ and become the Church— or “open to all.” Catholics are called to (or minister) is more important The first disciples built their church communities around the celebration Apostles. God’s holy people. welcome all people. than another. of the Lord’s Supper and the Gospel message. Their belief in the Kingdom Scripture Scripture Scripture Scripture of God and in the ongoing presence of Christ sustained them through The Vision of Peter Breaking Bread Together The Council of Jerusalem Unity and Variety many times of trial and persecution. Respond Respond Respond Respond Peter’s Message Continues Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Two Saint Helena Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer The Apostles’ Creed Eucharistic Prayer II A Prayer of the Faithful The Lord’s Prayer

Unit 2 5. Councils, Cultures, and Conflicts 6. Liturgy and Unity, Worship and Beauty 7. The Church and the Empire 8. Prayer for Understanding Twenty-four different Church traditions Throughout history the essential signs The Church reminds us that obedience Genuine prayer, in which we open our The Growth of Christendom make up the universal Catholic Church. and words of the liturgy have remained to God comes before obedience to any hearts and minds to the Holy Spirit, Having survived persecution and internal strife, Christianity burst forth Witness the same. civil authority. promotes healing and understanding. as the dominant religion of the Mediterranean world and the organizing The Council of Nicaea Worship Witness Scripture principle of society. Great cathedrals and basilicas embodied the spirit of Respond Early Celebrations of the Eucharist Augustine and the Kingdom Prayer Expressed Through Art faith and optimism. Saint Leo the Great Respond Respond Respond Prayer Building a Cathedral Charlemagne Creating an Icon The Nicene-Constantinople Creed Prayer Prayer Prayer A Eucharistic Prayer A Prayer of Meditation Praying with Saint Anselm

Unit 3 9. Faith Expressed and Lived 10. Mass in the Cathedral 11. The Quest for Salvation 12. Devotions We should keep ourselves open to The Eucharist is the Church’s great Jesus Christ commands us to live in The Church recognizes popular The Age of Faith and Beauty receive God’s gift of faith and continue offering of thanksgiving to God for the peace and to love others. We are saved devotions and private prayer as The Church in medieval times expressed her deep faith through glorious to nourish it in ourselves. gift of salvation. through Jesus Christ and God’s grace. valuable ways to express and develop piety. cathedrals and elaborate worship. We are called to use the media of our Scripture Worship Scripture time to proclaim our Catholic faith. Saint Benedict of Nursia A Magnificent Mass Defending God’s Will Witness Respond Respond Respond The Imitation of Christ Saint Thomas Aquinas The Gothic Cathedral Galileo’s Daughter Respond Prayer Prayer Prayer Blessed Titus Brandsma Divine Reading A Meditation Prayer Praise God! Prayer The Rosary

Unit 4 13. A Time for Reform 14. Forgiveness and Reconciliation 15. Morality and Salvation 16. Seeking a Common Prayer True reform begins within each person’s Penanace and Reconcilation celebrates We choose to accept or reject God’s The Holy Spirit works in all Christian Reason, Rebellion, and Reform heart as he or she seeks God’s truth. the fact that God is merciful and always love based on the choices we make traditions to bring their members to The Renaissance brought strong calls for reform of practices in the Witness welcomes us back. throughout our lives. the truth of the Gospel. Church. Martin Luther took the first step in the Protestant Reformation A Need for Reform Worship Witness Witness when he nailed ninety-five statements for reform to a church door. The Respond The Rite of Penance Develops The Choice of Heaven Religion and Democracy Church responded to the reformers. Saint Teresa of Jesus and Respond Respond Respond Saint A Penitential Celebration Doctors of the Church Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Praying with Saint John of the Cross A Prayer for Mercy A Prayer for Trust A Prayer for Christian Unity

Unit 5 17. Modern Ecumenical Councils 18. Renewal of the Liturgy 19. The Moral Struggle of a New Age 20. A Prayer for the Church The living God continues to reveal Sincere liturgical participation brings Social justice is imperative for the Building the Church of tomorrow Returning to the Roots of Christianity himself to us today through Sacred us closer to God. survival of life and is the Gospel of begins with prayer and action that Grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Catholic faith is expressed in Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Worship life Jesus preached. shows respect for all humanity. new ways in every age to meet the challenges of contemporary life. We are Witness An Age-Old Prayer Witness Witness called to be part of this renewal of the Gospel. Words of Hope for the Church Respond Moral Challenges for the Church A Church Blessed with Prayers of Respond Blessed Charles de Foucauld Respond the Faithful Père Olier and the Priests of St. Sulpice Prayer Blessed Óscar Romero Respond Prayer A Prayer of Praise Prayer Prayers for the Church A Prayer for Peace The Judgment of the Nations Prayer A Prayer for the Church

18 The Story of Our Church

Unit Theme What Catholics Believe How Catholics Worship How Catholics Live How Catholics Pray

Unit 1 1. Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles 2. Holy: Jesus Christ in the Sacraments 3. Catholic: Open and Respectful of All 4. One: Praying for Unity Our faith, summarized in the Apostles’ Through the Sacraments we meet the The word catholic means “universal” In the Church, no one ministry The Marks of the Church Creed, is the same as the faith of the Risen Christ and become the Church— or “open to all.” Catholics are called to (or minister) is more important The first disciples built their church communities around the celebration Apostles. God’s holy people. welcome all people. than another. of the Lord’s Supper and the Gospel message. Their belief in the Kingdom Scripture Scripture Scripture Scripture of God and in the ongoing presence of Christ sustained them through The Vision of Peter Breaking Bread Together The Council of Jerusalem Unity and Variety many times of trial and persecution. Respond Respond Respond Respond Peter’s Message Continues Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Two Popes Saint Helena Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer The Apostles’ Creed Eucharistic Prayer II A Prayer of the Faithful The Lord’s Prayer

Unit 2 5. Councils, Cultures, and Conflicts 6. Liturgy and Unity, Worship and Beauty 7. The Church and the Empire 8. Prayer for Understanding Twenty-four different Church traditions Throughout history the essential signs The Church reminds us that obedience Genuine prayer, in which we open our The Growth of Christendom make up the universal Catholic Church. and words of the liturgy have remained to God comes before obedience to any hearts and minds to the Holy Spirit, Having survived persecution and internal strife, Christianity burst forth Witness the same. civil authority. promotes healing and understanding. as the dominant religion of the Mediterranean world and the organizing The Council of Nicaea Worship Witness Scripture principle of society. Great cathedrals and basilicas embodied the spirit of Respond Early Celebrations of the Eucharist Augustine and the Kingdom Prayer Expressed Through Art faith and optimism. Saint Leo the Great Respond Respond Respond Prayer Building a Cathedral Charlemagne Creating an Icon The Nicene-Constantinople Creed Prayer Prayer Prayer A Eucharistic Prayer A Prayer of Meditation Praying with Saint Anselm

Unit 3 9. Faith Expressed and Lived 10. Mass in the Cathedral 11. The Quest for Salvation 12. Devotions We should keep ourselves open to The Eucharist is the Church’s great Jesus Christ commands us to live in The Church recognizes popular The Age of Faith and Beauty receive God’s gift of faith and continue offering of thanksgiving to God for the peace and to love others. We are saved devotions and private prayer as The Church in medieval times expressed her deep faith through glorious to nourish it in ourselves. gift of salvation. through Jesus Christ and God’s grace. valuable ways to express and develop piety. cathedrals and elaborate worship. We are called to use the media of our Scripture Worship Scripture time to proclaim our Catholic faith. Saint Benedict of Nursia A Magnificent Mass Defending God’s Will Witness Respond Respond Respond The Imitation of Christ Saint Thomas Aquinas The Gothic Cathedral Galileo’s Daughter Respond Prayer Prayer Prayer Blessed Titus Brandsma Divine Reading A Meditation Prayer Praise God! Prayer The Rosary

Unit 4 13. A Time for Reform 14. Forgiveness and Reconciliation 15. Morality and Salvation 16. Seeking a Common Prayer True reform begins within each person’s Penanace and Reconcilation celebrates We choose to accept or reject God’s The Holy Spirit works in all Christian Reason, Rebellion, and Reform heart as he or she seeks God’s truth. the fact that God is merciful and always love based on the choices we make traditions to bring their members to The Renaissance brought strong calls for reform of practices in the Witness welcomes us back. throughout our lives. the truth of the Gospel. Church. Martin Luther took the first step in the Protestant Reformation A Need for Reform Worship Witness Witness when he nailed ninety-five statements for reform to a church door. The Respond The Rite of Penance Develops The Choice of Heaven Religion and Democracy Church responded to the reformers. Saint Teresa of Jesus and Respond Respond Respond Saint John of the Cross A Penitential Celebration Doctors of the Church Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Prayer Prayer Prayer Prayer Praying with Saint John of the Cross A Prayer for Mercy A Prayer for Trust A Prayer for Christian Unity

Unit 5 17. Modern Ecumenical Councils 18. Renewal of the Liturgy 19. The Moral Struggle of a New Age 20. A Prayer for the Church The living God continues to reveal Sincere liturgical participation brings Social justice is imperative for the Building the Church of tomorrow Returning to the Roots of Christianity himself to us today through Sacred us closer to God. survival of life and is the Gospel of begins with prayer and action that Grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Catholic faith is expressed in Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Worship life Jesus preached. shows respect for all humanity. new ways in every age to meet the challenges of contemporary life. We are Witness An Age-Old Prayer Witness Witness called to be part of this renewal of the Gospel. Words of Hope for the Church Respond Moral Challenges for the Church A Church Blessed with Prayers of Respond Blessed Charles de Foucauld Respond the Faithful Père Olier and the Priests of St. Sulpice Prayer Blessed Óscar Romero Respond Prayer A Prayer of Praise Prayer Prayers for the Church A Prayer for Peace The Judgment of the Nations Prayer A Prayer for the Church

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