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The Faith That Marks God’s People

Guidelines for

Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six

Archdiocese of New York Revised - 2016

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Office of the Superintendent of Schools Philip Gorrasi Lisette Robustelli Paige Sanchez

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The Faith That Marks God’s People

The Faith That Marks God’s People is developed according to the following format in grades one through six:

1. Each grade level is introduced by a statement of the year’s doctrinal theme.

2. The pedagogical objective of the year follows the theme statement.

3. The Guidelines are to be read across the page, following the delineated bands.

The basic teachings of the faith are contained in the first two columns: “Core Content” and “Christian Living.”

The “Core Content” column presents the faith concepts; the “Christian Living” column explains how these concepts are to be lived out by Catholics. The issues of morality, including respect for life and concern for justice and peace, form the substance of this column.

The “Sacred Scripture” column includes several passages in the Old or New Testament where the core content is imaged or taught.

The “Prayer and Worship” column suggests prayer and liturgical experiences for the child.

4. Throughout the Guidelines, from grades one through six, there is a developmental presentation of the major concepts.

5. On the final page of each grade level, there is a listing of vocabulary, prayers, and liturgical symbols and liturgical gestures to be taught. This page also includes the portion of the that is to be taught or reviewed, and prayers to be encouraged.

6. After each entry in the Guidelines, the of the , 2nd edition, 1997, is cited in support of the concept expressed. These citations are intended to deepen the catechist/teacher’s understanding, on an adult level, of the content being taught.

The Guidelines are addressed to the catechist/teacher, not to the students. Nonetheless, throughout the Guidelines, the language has been kept as simple and straightforward as possible without sacrificing theological and doctrinal accuracy. It is hoped that the language used to present each concept will help the catechist/teacher to teach the concept according to the capacity of the student.

These Guidelines are not to be considered a substitute for the textbook. It is recommended that each select a single textbook series found to be in conformity with the US. Bishop’s Protocol, for use in grades one through six for the school and parish programs, and that these Guidelines be used in conjunction with that textbook series. The Guidelines have been designed to assist the catechist/teacher in the use of the textbook by providing the essential content to be taught at each grade level.

To implement these Guidelines effectively, the catechist/teacher must be committed to give time and talent not only to catechizing others, but also to growing personally in faith and understanding. For this reason, an extensive Archdiocesan Catechist Formation Program in all counties of the Archdiocese is offered both online and on site to ensure ongoing theological, spiritual and pedagogical formation of all catechists/teachers.

Through this endeavor, it is hoped that the whole Church of New York will continue to grow in the faith that marks God’s people.

Sr. Joan Curtin, C.N.D. Dr. Timothy J. McNiff, Ed. D Director, Catechetical Office Superintendent of Schools

Catechesis Prior to Grade One (3 to 6 year-olds)

Introduction

The home is the first school of prayer and the seedbed of faith. (2685) Parish support for the family as the “domestic church” (2204) includes the work of religious educators who help parents to fulfill their role of “first heralds of the faith” (1656) to their children.

Specialists in early childhood development observe not only that young children can know and experience God, but that their experience bears a particular character, and is marked by great joy. Children from three to six years of age possess a profound capacity for contemplating the greatest truths of faith, and of experiencing a relationship with God that is loving, joyful, grateful and trusting.

By as early as the age of three, most children are ready to take part in a pre-school catechetical program. In such a program the role of the catechist is different from, yet complements, the unique role of parents.

Guided by a realistic assessment of the resources of the parish, the training of the catechists, and the merits of programs and methods that are in conformity with the ‘United States Conference of Catholic ’ Protocol for teaching materials, the Director/Coordinator of , or the School Principal as appropriate, must choose that method of program which will best serve the needs in each particular parish situation.

Sofia Cavalletti is the pioneer of the early childhood religious education method known as The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Her work is inspired by the insights and educational method of Maria Montessori. She calls early childhood “a privileged age for accepting the Kerygma” and demonstrates that a suitable early introduction to the good news of God’s loving initiative will ground all later developments in a child’s religious and moral life.

In the New York Archdiocese, The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is the preferred Catechetical program for this age group. It is based on deep insight into the needs and capacities of the young child and is effective with children from all cultures, learning abilities and socio-economic backgrounds. The parable of the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18) is central to this catechesis because young children are in the sensitive period for protection and the protective love of the Good Shepherd is a subject of inexhaustible interest to them.

The effective use of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd depends upon the hands-on training developed by the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and available through the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office. No parish Religious Education program may use this method unless its catechists have received the required training and certification.

Readers should keep in mind that effective use of this method depends upon hands-on training, which will be provided by the Archdiocese in cooperation with the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Underlying Principles

God and the child have a relationship that the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd seeks to serve with reverence and respect.

The catechist is a servant of a message that is not her or his own, and together with the child must humbly listen to God’s word.

The catechist must observe the child carefully, as the inner dynamism of the child’s need, will direct the catechesis.

The child is capable of perceiving the greatest realities of faith, and must never be talked down to.

The child must be given the opportunity to discover and appropriate the truth for her or himself.

Prayer, contemplation, and silence are natural components of the child’s religious life, and must be honored.

The content of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is inseparable from the method of the Catechesis. The effective use of both method and content relies upon the preparation and training of the catechist.

Christ as the Starting Point

Jesus, the Christ, is always the starting point and the center of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Jesus, seen through the stories and parables of the New Testament, provides the closest link between the child and the whole mystery of God and . “At the heart of catechesis we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth…” (426) Although starting with Christ follows neither the chronological order of the salvation history approach nor the order of logical progression which dictates that one must know God before one can recognize God’s Son, it does correspond to the needs, spirituality and experience of the child.

It is a valid theological starting point as well, since the Christian gains a privileged access to the Old Testament through the person of Christ, and not apart from him.

Wonder and Prayer

The child has a natural capacity for wonder and contemplation. Wonder is an essential element in our falling in love with God. It forms the foundation for our spiritual life. The human capacity for wonder is without limits but for the young child it goes beyond “capacity” to “need”. It is important that this need be nurtured. A particular characteristic of the 3 to 6 year old child is a great capacity for wonder. The young child learning about the world wants to take a closer look, “to linger”. This close observation leads to a wonder and a contemplation which brings the child in touch with the sacred. In The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the child is given sufficient time to stop and dwell on the mysteries presented so that wonder will become a fundamental attitude of spirit.

Adults must take care not to stifle the capacity of the child for wonder, either by overstimulating or understimulating the child. Too many images, offered too rapidly, can cause the child to withdraw as a protection from such a wearying display. Understimulation can also deprive the child of wonder.

Prayer is the response of the child to the encounter with the Word, and arises naturally. Prayer is the means by which the child integrates the experience of the Word into the child’s personal life. Memorized prayers are no substitute for the child’s spontaneous prayer in response to God’s presence and activity.

The child’s prayer at this stage of life has a particular character: it is almost exclusively praise and thanksgiving, rarely, if ever, petition. This preference should be respected.

The Environment

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd takes place in a designated space called an “atrium”. The atrium should be a place of safety and openness arranged to foster the child’s independence in learning and encourage the activities appropriate to the child’s stage of development. The objects and furniture in the atrium should be adapted in size and weight to the child’s abilities.

In the atrium, the is displayed in a place of honor. A special area is also set aside for the Good Shepherd parable. The area for prayer is taken care of by the children themselves and they prepare it according to the seasons of the liturgical year.

Other possible areas might be devoted to , , the parables of the kingdom, the life of Christ, and the geography of Israel. In each area, the appropriate materials should be easily available so that the children can work with them independently.

The Use of Scripture

The scriptures proclaimed to the children are always taken from adult versions of the Bible, and are read slowly and with respect.

Added solemnity is given to the reading of the sacred text by the presence of a lighted candle during the reading.

The catechist may begin by telling the story of the scripture passage in his/her own words, but then it is important to proclaim and listen to the word from the text of Sacred Scripture itself.

Certain New Testament stories and parables are particularly appropriate for young children and are read in their entirety while Old Testament texts are used more sparingly. Memorization of scripture verses is avoided, because breaking the scripture into these smaller units tends to diminish one’s grasp of the whole parable or story.

Booklets with the scripture readings are made available to the children who can read, so that they can revisit the texts, either individually or in groups, as they work with the materials relating to them.

The Use of Materials

Simple, good quality materials, such as figures of the Good Shepherd, the sheep, and the sheepfold, are an essential aid to the child in meditating upon the scripture. They are designed with the needs of the children in mind, not those of the adult. Once the children have been shown how to use the materials, they are given the time and opportunity to work with them independently and at their own pace.

Content

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is rich in content. The content is directed by the choices of the children, but there are some texts and themes that are always explored. Among them are the following, which would be presented in accordance with the liturgical year over a three-year period:

The Good Shepherd: The Land of Jesus: The parable of the Good Shepherd The world and the land of Jesus The parable of the found sheep Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem The psalm of the Good Shepherd Places and features of the land of Israel The eucharistic presence of the Good Shepherd Places within Jerusalem

The parables of the Kingdom: Baptism: The mustard seed Light The pearl of great price Word The hidden treasure Water The yeast/heaven Oil White garment Advent prophecies: The ”Light” and the ”Child” (Isaiah) The Eucharist (“ of the gift”): The “Virgin” and “Bethlehem” Preparation of cruets The “Star” Mingling of water and wine The Events in the life of Jesus: The gesture of the invocation of the Spirit The Annunciation The gesture of the offering The Visitation The gesture of the sign of peace The birth of Jesus and adoration of the shepherds The birth of Jesus and adoration of the Magi The Last Supper The Resurrection

GRADE ONE

THEME: God is our Father who loves us, Jesus is the Son of God who tells us about our Father. The helps us to be holy.

OBJECTIVE:

To develop an awareness of God the Creator, who gives us life and grace and promises us eternal life through Jesus.

Grade 1 – Page 1

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290, 326-27,315, 338 the Father almighty, creator of heaven

Guardian Angels and earth." God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198

God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good Ps 139:1-18 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. Ps 102: 26-27 God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 Wisdom 11:23 34, 213 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 Rev 1:8 We are children of God. God is our Father We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. Matthew 6:25-34 who wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 earth and in heaven. 1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782

Through the Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show God’s love and life with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157

We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves with as a reminder of their baptism. 1668

Have the children genuflect before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. 1378 Grade 1 – Page 2

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Have the children genuflect before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. 1378

Grade 1 – Page 2

PROFESSION OF FAITH

The First Statement of the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” 198

WORDS TO BE TAUGHT

Advent 524, 1095 Easter 1169 Sacrament 1131 Amen 1061-62 Guardian Angel 336 Sacrament of Baptism 1213 Catholic 830, 837 Lent 1095, 540 Sacred Scripture 104,138 Christmas 525 Liturgical Year 1168-71 Saint 828, 1717 Church 752 Mass 1332, 1407 Virtue 1833 Creator 290 Parish 2179

LITURGICAL SYMBOLS AND GESTURES TO BE TAUGHT

Altar 1182, 1383 Kneeling Sign of the Cross 2157 1185 Lectern (Ambo) 1184 Tabernacle 1183 Genuflection 1378 Sanctuary Holy Water Font 1185 Sanctuary Lamp (changed from Tabernacle Lamp)

Give Sacred Scripture a special place in the classroom. 103, 133 Have the children bless themselves with holy water as a reminder of their baptism. 1668 Encourage a reverent and prayerful attitude in the place of worship. 1186, 1199 Have the children genuflect before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.1378 Foster the children’s participation in the prayer and worship of the parish community. 2179, 2226

PRAYERS TO BE TAUGHT PRAYERS TO BE ENCOURAGED

Sign of the Cross 1235, 2157 Morning and evening prayer 2659, 2685, 2698 Our Father 2759 Grace at Meals 2698, 2834 Hail Mary 2676-77 Spontaneous Prayer 2590, 2659-60 The Glory Be (Doxology)

*DOXOLOGY

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Grade 1 – Page 5

TO BE TAUGHT:

The Apostles’ Creed

GRADE ONE I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,

GRADE TWO and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

GRADE THREE I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of , the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen

Grade 1 – Page 6

GRADE TWO

THEME: Jesus nourishes us, and strengthens God’s life, grace, within us.

OBJECTIVE:

To present Jesus as the model for Christian living, and to introduce the sacraments of Baptism, Penance and Eucharist. Grade 2 – Page 1

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Guardian Angels and earth." Jesus, God is the all Sonlovi nofg. God, 218-21, who 278,existed 301, from 733 We Created are to in care God's for ima andge, respect each person the life has of dignity the unborn, and Jesus Matthew as Divine 18:10 and Continue to teach the Apostles’166-67, 170, Creed: 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care all eternity, “was conceived by the power persons with disabilities, the elderly and all people. HumanAttributes of God “and in Jesus Christ, his only Son … God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin 27, 1700, 1930, 1932, 2270, 2273, 2276 (Incarnation) Lev 11:45 from there he will come to judge the God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good Mary” (Incarnation). MarkPs 139:1-18 1:11 living and the dead. God knows 359, everything 441-42,. 454, 456, 216, 461-63 283 name, property and possessions of others. 194 God has always been and always will be. Ps 102: 26-27 470-76, 479, 483 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 34, 213 Wisdom 11:23 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 Mary is the mother of Jesus and our Mary is the model for all Christians because she was Annunciation Rev 1:8 Review the Hail Mary. mother.We are children 485,of God 501,. God 509, is our723, Father 724 alwaysWe are closeto be ttoruthful. God andWe saiddo not “yes” lie, destroy“fiat” to proper God twithy, or Trust Luke in 1:26-38 Providence 435, 2676-77 who made us, loves us, 726,cares 963, for us, 968-70 and faithsteal. and trust. 144, 273, 494, 506-7, 511, 967 The Matthew Magnificat 6:25-34 who wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 973,2464 2617,, 2468, 2030 2470 Luke 1:46-55 Prepare the children for the Feast of Maryearth anwasd i nalways heaven. filled with a special the Immaculate Conception, December grace from 1,God. 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 8. 721-22 410-11, 490-92, 722 Through the Sacraments Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show Even God’s before love and she life was with born, us. Mary was 1131 free saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar from all . 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where Through Baptism we become members 508 of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 Joseph is the foster father of Jesus. Joseph too is our model because he trusted God’s ways Joseph Encourage devotion to St. Joseph. grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of 437, 496-97, 532 and treated people justly. Matthew 2:13-14 533, 957, 1674-76 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 828, 1717, 2030 We are Catholic Christians. 837 PrayHave withthe children the children, bless themselvesusing the During the Advent season, we prepare prayerfully to Adventwith holy wreath. water as a reminder of their celebrate Christ’s coming among us. baptism. 1668

524 Have the children genuflect before the Blessed Sacrament in Gradethe tabernacle. 2 – Page 2 1378 Grade 1 – Page 2

BasicBasic TeachTeachingTeachinging Sacred Prayer and Worship CoreCore ContentContent Christian Christian Living Living Scripture Jesus God i scame the Creato to saver who all. made all things: ThroDuringugh the prayer Christmas and worship season we werespond celebrate with loveGod’s and gift BirthCreati onof Jesus ExplainHave the Christmas,children learn December the first section 25, as angels ,430, human 517, persons 543, ,457, the whole589, 606-07 world. gofratitude Jesus to God.us. We remember 347, the1083, stories 2096, of 2567, Jesus’ 2569 (Nativity) Genesis 1: 1- 27 theof the celebration Apostles' Cofre Jesus’ed: "I b birth.elieve in God 290, 326-27,315, 338 birth. We pray. We give gifts to those we love. We Luke 2:1-20 the Fa t her almi g hty, 525-26, creator 1171, of he a2177ven also help the needy, such as the poor, the homeless, Guardian Angels and earth." God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 the Created lonely. in God's i ma ge, e ac h person has 525-26, dignity 544, and 563 Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Visit of the Wise Jesus is God. his name means “God Attributes of God Explain the meaning of the God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created saves.” 430 Men Lev (Epiphany) 11:45 Christmas crèche. God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good PsMatthew 139:1-18 2:1-12 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. Jesus was always obedient to God his To promote peace in society, in the Church, and in Hidden Ps 102: life 26-27 with Review the Our Father. God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 Father, and he expects the same of us. our families, God has willed that, after him, we Mary Wisdom and 11:23Joseph 2759, 2765-66 34, 213 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 When we are disobedient to God’s law, should honor our parents and those to whom he has 1Luke John 2:39-40 4:7-8 we sin. 532, 612, 1693,1850 given authority for our good. This will promote Rev 1:8 Explain the feast of the Holy Family We are children of God .2600,2603, God is our Father 2606 peaceWe are in to society, be truthful. in theWe Churchdo not lie, and destroy in our proper families.ty, or Trust in Providence 527, 529, 530, 534 who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. 2199-2200, 2238, 2248, 2304 Matthew 6:25-34 who wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 Encourage family prayer. Jesusearth an isd our in h modeleaven. of love and Examples of his 2204-05, 2225-26, 2685 goodness. 1, 305, 1024 520-21,, 1718, 1459,721, 16942782 love and goodness One way to imitate Jesus’ love and goodness is to Mark 6:53-56 1698, 1709, 1953 We are called to be members of God's family, to be Explain the feast of the Sacred Heart Through the Sacraments Jesus shares treat others fairly and justly. The Luke Grace 7:11-15 of Bring the children to church and show God’s love and life with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New whichthem the celebrates place for BaptJesus’ism, great the altarlove 459, 520, 1803, 1807, 2401 John 21:4-12 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth forarea each (sanctuary), of us. and the place where Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. 478 Jesusthe Church died, forGod us's famion thely, crossand rece ive Jesus died and rose to save us from being separated Death and Introduce , especially1180-86, 1383 (Crucifixion).grace, a sharing On in God's Easter life. Sunday he from God forever (hell), and to enable us to live Resurrection PalmHave Sunday,the children Holy learn Thursday, the sign Good of rose from 751, the 1266,- dead 67,(Resurrection). 1271, 1279, 1997 with God forever (heaven). Choose appropriate Friday,the cross. , 232, Easter1234-35, Sunday 2157.

616-17, 638, 656 326, 613-14, 618, 622-23, 655, 658 passages from the 1095, 1165, 1169 We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves 1023, 1034-36, 1861, 2795 four Gospels. with holy water as a reminder of their baptism. 1668 Jesus returned to his Father in heaven Have the children genuflect before the (Ascension) and sent the Holy Spirit to Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. be with us always (Pentecost). 1378 659, 731 Grade 1 – Page 2 Grade 2 – Page 3

BasicBasic TeacTeachingTeaching Sacred Sacred Scripture Prayer Prayer and Worship Core Core Content Content Christian Christian Living Living Scripture Jesus God iiss tpresent:he Creato r who made all things: Through prayer and worship we respond with love and TheCreat Presenceion of Have the children learn the first section - within each of us by the life of grace, angels, human persons, the whole world. gratitude to God. 347, 1083, 2096, 2567, 2569 Jesus Genesi s 1: 1- 27 of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God - in the community of the Church, the 290, 326-27,315, 338 Matthew 18:20 the Father almighty, creator of heaven Body of Christ, of which Christ is the Guardian John 6:35 Angels and earth." head, God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and JohnMatthew 14:23 18 :10 166-67, 170, 198 - when we gather in his name to pray God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Romans 12:4-5 together, Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created 1 Peter 1:23-25 - in his Word (Sacred Scripture), Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good - in all the sacraments and in a special Ps 139:1-18 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. and unique way in the sacrament of Ps 102: 26-27 God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 the Eucharist. 65, 102-03,787-89, 34, 1088 213 Wisdom 11:23 1092, 1104, 1348, 1373-74, 2011 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 There are seven sacraments. The We need help to live the Christian life. One of the God’s Rev 1:8saving sacramentsWe are children are signs of God – words. God andis our actions Father – greatestWe are to helps be truthful. is the sacraments. We do not lie, destroy property, or presenceTrust in Providence in Jesus wewho perceive made us, through loves us,our cares senses. for They us, and show steal. 1123, 1133, 1966, 2030 MatthewHebrews 6:25-34 7:25 uswho Jesus’ wants love us tofor be us. happy They withgive him,us his on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 grace.earth an d i n h e aven. 1084, 1148, 1152

1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 Three of the sacraments are:

We are called to be members of God's family, to be Explain the Rite of Baptism 1234-45,1255 Through- Baptism the by Sacraments which we areJesus freed shares from sin, The Grace of Bring the children to church and show God’s love and life with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. BaptismBaptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar share in God’s life, grace and become Baptism can be received only once. 1280 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 BMatthewirth 28:19-20 area (sanctuary), and the place where members of God’s family, the Church. Through 1213,Baptism 1262, we 1265-67,become members 1997, 1999 of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 Showthe Blessed the children Sacrament the Easter is kept. candle.

the Church, God's family, and receive 1216, 1180-86, 1243, 1254 1383 grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of Have the children learn the Act of - Penance 751, and 1266,- Reconciliation67, 1271, by 1279 which, 1997 When we fail to live the Christian life, we need to the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 we receive and celebrate God’s say we are sorry to God and to anyone we have hurt. Penance Contrition. (Grade 2 – Page 6) 1451 We forgiveness. are Cathol iInc Cthishri ssacramenttians. we 837 1440, 1458, 1459, 1847 Luke 15:4-7 Have the children bless themselves with holy water as a reminder of their express sorrow for our sins, and are John 20:22-23 baptism. 1668 reconciled with the Church.

1422, 1440, 1442, 1446, 1451 EncourageHave the chil prayerdren beforegenuflec thet beforeBlessed th e 1462, 1468-69, 1486, 1490 Sacrament. Review the practice of Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. - Eucharist by which we receive the gift When we gather with other members of God’s family Eucharist genuflecting before the Blessed 1378 of Jesus’ Body and Blood which he at Mass and receive Communion, we are strengthened Mark 14:22-24 Sacrament as an expression Grade 1 –of Page reverence 2 for the Real Presence. 1330, 1374, 1378-80 shares with us at Mass as he shared to live this Christian life. John 6:51 them with the apostles at the Last 1388, 1392, 1394, 2182 Explain that on Holy Thursday the Supper. Church celebrates Jesus’ gift of himself 1322-23, 1333, 1337, 1340, 1382 at the Last Supper. 610, 1096, 1339-40 Grade 2 – Page 4

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290, 326-27,315, 338 our relationship with God and our relationship with Sirach t he Fa t her almi g hty, cr e a tor o1480,f hea v1482en - that God has given us free will to chose others. Guardian (Ecclesiasticus) Angels and earth." between what is good and what is evil, God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's i ma ge, e1696,ach person 1730, has 1734, dignity 1738, and 1868 Matthew15:14-15 18 :10 Prepare the children for 166- their67, first170, 198 God is all1732, holy. 1734, 1776-77, 208-9, 1784,2809, 18022812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care celebration of the Sacrament of Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created - that God gives us the Spirit to empower The Lev Gift 11:45 of the Penance.* Have the children celebrate God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 We(stewardship). are expected We to a rtreate to beourselves respectful and of other the life, persons good Holy Spirit the Sacrament in a parish setting and God us to knows make everythingloving choices. of what 216, is283 Ps 139:1-18 withname gentleness, property and and possessions caring, and of not others with. violence. John 14:15-17a with family participation whenever Go good,d has a lways been and 1433, always 1811, will 1830 be. Ps 102: 26-27 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 possible. 1140, 1438, 1482 34, 213 1823, 1832, 1869, 1970, 2305-06 Wisdom 11:23 - that God continues to love us even 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 The 1 John Gift 4:7-8of God’s 2204-05, 2225-26 when we sin, 1424, 1428, 1465 True freedom means we choose to live God’s way. Forgiveness Rev 1:8 Luke 7:36-50 Teach the children to examine their -We that are God children calls ofus Godalways. God to ibes our sorry Father for WeSin are is ato deliberate be truthful. choice We do to not act lie, against destroy the proper will ofty, or Trust in Providence who made us, loves us, cares for us, and God,steal. that is, against how God wants us to live. MatthewLuke 15:11-24 6:25-34 consciences in an age-appropriate our sins and to accept his forgiveness. 1 John 4:10 manner. who wants us to be happy with 1425, him, 1847-48 on this 1696, 2453-54, 1731, 2464 1733,, 2468, 1849-50 2470 earth and in heaven. The reception 1, 305, of Communion 1024, 1718, 1nourishes721, 2782 We worship God on Sundays and holy days through Last Supper Teach the general outline of the Mass, and strengthens our relationship with the Eucharistic celebration. 1 Corinthians and the simple responses at Mass. ChristThrough begun the Sacraments in Baptism Jesus and continuedshares We are 1166-67,called to be1389, members 2042-43, of God's 2177, family, 2180-82, to be 2192 The 11:23-26Grace of B r ing th e c hild ren to c h ur c h a n d sh 1346ow throughout God’s love ourand lives.life with us. 1244, 1391-92 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where AtThrough the Mass Baptism we gather we become together members as God’s of In the Mass we: 1 Peter 1 :3-5 Preparethe Blessed the Sacramentchildren for is theirkept. first familythe Church for:, God's family, and receive reception of Holy Communion.* 1180-86, 1383Have g r ace , a sharing in 1140-41, God's life. 1348, 1369-70 - praise and thank God, Havethe children the children celebrate learn the the Sacrament sign of in 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 thea parish cross. setting and 232, with 1234 family-35, 2157 - the Liturgy of the Word, when we - remember what God has done for us in Christ, participation whenever possible. We listen are toCath God’solic Cmessagehristians. to us so as to 837 Have 140,1385, the children 2204-05, bless 2220,themselves 2225-26 with holy water as a reminder of their put it into practice in our lives, 1349 - grow in love, which cleanses and preserves us baptism. 1668 from sin, - the Liturgy of the Eucharist, when we Have* Thethe chil planningdren ge ofnuf thislect before the offer with the priest the gifts of bread and Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. wine. Through the invocation of the Holy - ask for help for ourselves and others. celebration should be in 1349, 1354, 1359-66, 1393-95 1378 Spirit, the wheat bread and grape wine accord with the norms of the Grade 1 – Page 2 are changed into the Body and Blood of Church, take into account Jesus (transubstantiation). In the parish policies, and involve Eucharist Jesus gives himself as the bread of life and the cup of salvation. both priests and catechists. 1346-47, 1350-55, 1376 Grade 2 – Page 5 PROFESSION OF FAITH

Continue to teach the Apostles’ Creed up to “…and the dead. (Grade 1 – Page 6)

WORDS TO BE TAUGHT

Ascension 665 Heaven 1023 Repentance 1492 Blessed Sacrament 1330 Hell 1035 Resurrection 651-55 Crucifixion 623 Holy Day 2177 Rite of Penance 1480 Charity 1813, 1822 Holy Week 1169 Sacrament of the Eucharist 1211, 1322-23 Conscience 1713 Liturgy of the Word 1349 1420-22 Contrition 1451 Liturgy of the Eucharist 1350-55 Sacramental 1667-69 Fiat 973, 2617 Pentecost 731 Grace 1997 Prayer 2590

LITURGICAL SYMBOLS AND GESTURES TO BE TAUGHT

Reconciliation Room 1185 Give Sacred Scripture a special place in the classroom. 103, 132 Confessional 1185 Encourage a reverent and prayerful attitude in the place of worship. 1186, 1199 Foster the children’s participation in the prayer and worship of the parish community. 2179, 2226

PRAYERS TO BE TAUGHT *ACT OF CONTRITION Act of Contrition recommended for use throughout the Archdiocese* Simple responses at Mass. My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. PRAYERS TO BE ENCOURAGED In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 1380 I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. REVIEW PRAYERS OF THE PREVIOUS GRADES I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, Sign of the Cross 1235, 2157 to sin no more, Our Father 2759 and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Hail Mary 2676-77 Our Savior Jesus Christ The Glory Be (Doxology, Grade 1 – Page 5) suffered and died for us. Morning and evening prayer 2659, 2685, 2698 In His name, my God, have mercy. Grace at meals 2698, 2834 Spontaneous prayer 2590, 2659-60 (taken from the Rite of Penance)

Grade 2 – Page 6

GRADE THREE

THEME: Jesus continues his life and work through his Church. . OBJECTIVE:

To deepen the child’s understanding of the Church and to help the child experience the Church as Christian community.

Grade 3 – Page 1

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751, 1266,- 517,67, 544-45, 1271, 1279 549,, 1997 787 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 The Widow’s Son We are Catholic Christians. 837 Luke 7:11-17 Have the children bless themselves with holy water as a reminder of their The Multiplication baptism. 1668

of the Loves Have the children genuflect before the Mark 6:34-44 Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Grade 3 – Page1378 2 Grade 1 – Page 2

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We are children of God. God is our Father We- property are to b eand truthful. possessions. We do not lie, destroy 2401, proper 2408-09ty, or Trust in Providence who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. Matthew 6:25-34 who wants us to be happy with him, on this In justice, the resources of 2453-54,the earth 2464are to, 2468, be cared 2470 Teach the children to thank God for earth and in heaven. for and shared. This is called stewardship. the gifts of the earth. Where possible, 1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 299, 339, 340-41, 346, 354, 373 have a blessing of animals. 2402, 2404, 2415, 2459 339-41,1671, 1674-75, 2626 Through the Sacraments Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of B r ing th e c hild ren to c h ur ch and show God’s love and life with us. 1131 Wesain thaves. Saints special are people responsib who ilitieslive God's to show way. love and LoveBaptism: as the A SignNew them the place for Baptism, the altar 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 reverence to our parents or guardians and to be kind ofBirth the Christian area (sanctuary), and the place where Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. to all other family members. 2197-2200, 2204-06 Community the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 2208, 2212, 2215-17, 2219 John 15:12 grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of Refusing 751, to love 1266,- God,67, 1271,ourselves 1279 and, 1997 our We sin when we deliberately choose not to obey the Sin theReview cross. the Act of 232,Contrition 1234-35, 2157 neighbors is sinful. Commandments of God. We must say we are sorry, 1 John 4:20-21 (Grade 2- Page 6) 1451-53 Have the children bless themselves We a r e Cath ol i c C1849,hristia 1856,ns. 1869, 2094 837 ask to be forgiven and make up for the wrong we with holy water as a reminder of their have done. baptism. 1668 1450, 1455, 1459, 1847-48, 1857-60, 2075 Have the children genuflect before the Jesus is our Savior. He died on the cross Jesus as Savior Review with the children the meaning Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. for us and rose from the dead. 1 Cor 15:1-5 of Lent and Easter. 1095, 13 116978 430, 601, 654 Grade 1 – Page 2 Grade 3 – Page 3

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God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Review with the children that part of Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created the Apostles’ Creed that pertains to Lev 11:45 Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good Ps 139:1-18 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. Ps 102: 26-27 Prepare the children for the OnGo dPentecost, has always Jesus been sent and thealways Holy wi Spiritll be. It is the grace of the Holy Spirit 355-58, that 1701, enables 2158, us 2258to Pentecost Wisdom 11:23 upon his people to continue his work. 34, 21 3 follow Jesus. 731-32, 735-36 Acts of the celebration of the Feast of Pentecost, 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 731-32, 767, 1076, 1287 Apostles 2:1-13 fifty days after Easter. Pentecost Rev 1:8 marks the birth of the Church. 731-32 TheWe areChurch, children the of people God. Godof God, is our continues Father AsWe membersare to be tofruthful. the Church, We do notwe lie,are destroyto do all proper we canty, toor TheTrust “Great in Providence Teach the General Intercessions at Jesus’who made mission us, loves on earth. us, cares The for Catholic us, and continuesteal. Jesus’ mission of bringing the Good News of Commission” Matthew 6:25-34 Mass as a community prayer for the 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 Churchwho wants is a us community to be happy of with people him, who on this salvation to all the world. 738, 767, 849, 852, 900 Matthew 28:18-20 needs of the Church and the world. shareearth anthed isamen heaven. faith and sacraments and 905, 913, 2044 1345, 1349 are united in 1, the 305, Holy 1024 Spirit, 1718, under 1721, the 2782 leadership of the Pope and the bishops. Through the Sacraments Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show 767, 814, 816, 830-31 God’s love and life with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar 838, 849 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where Through Baptismthe Sacraments we become of Christian members of Christian 1 Peter 1 Initiation:3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. Initiationthe Church we, God receive's fami thely, fullnessand rece ofive the Acts 2:36-47 1180-86, 1383 Spiritgrace, anda sharing become in God's members life. of the Have the children learn the sign of Church. 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157

1212-13, 1275, 1316, 1322 Have the children bless themselves We are Catholic Christians. 837 In the Sacrament of Baptism, God gives with holy water as a reminder of their us his life. Baptism takes away original Baptism Explainbaptism. the significance of baptismal 1668 sin and personal sin and strengthens us Acts of the Havewater thein thechil Ritedren ofge nufBaptism.lect before 1214-25 the against the effects of original sin. We are Apostles 2:38 Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. born into new life by which we become 1378 adopted children of the Father, a member Grade 1 – Page 2 of the Body of Christ, and a temple of the Holy Spirit.

977, 1213, 1215, 1263, 1279,1987 Grade 3 – Page 4

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1285, 1303 Guardian Angels and earth." God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and The Matthew Eucharist 18:10 Remind the children that166- Catholics67, 170, 198 In God the is Sacrament all holy. of the Holy208-9, Eucharist, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care 1 Corinthians are obliged to attend Mass on Sundays Attributes of God Jesus God canfeeds do us ever withythi hisng. Body and 268 -Blood,71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created 11:23-25 Lev 11:45 and holy days. and God makes is everywhere us one with. him and 300-01, with 2794 one (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good Ps 139:1-18 1359-61, 2042, 2180-82 another. God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. Ps 102: 26-27 Go d has a lways 1331, been 1384, and always 1391-92, will 1396 be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 Only validly ordained priests can Wisdom 11:23 34, 213 preside at the Eucharist and consecrate 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 the bread and wine which become the Rev 1:8 Body and Blood of Christ. 1411 We are children of God. God is our Father We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence Inwho the made Eucharistic us, loves Celebration, us, cares for the us, and Insteal. the Mass we are given spiritual nourishment to Last Matthew Supper 6:25-34 Review the following parts of the Sacrificewho wants of us the to Mass,be happy Jesus with gathers him, on us thisin continue Jesus’ ministry of service: 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 Luke 22:19-20 Mass: worshipearth and and in h thanksgiving,eaven. and through the ministry of the priest offers himself to - through the Word of God which we hear, Christian Life - Liturgy of the Word, 1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 the Father for us. - through the gift of Jesus whom we receive in Holy Acts of the 1348, 1365, 1382, 1410 We are called to be members of God's family, to be - Liturgy of the Eucharist. Through the Sacraments Jesus shares Communion. 103, 864, 1212, 1346 The Apostles Grace of 2:42 Bring the children to church and show saints. Saints are people who live God's way. 1346 God’s love and life with us. 1131 1392, 1394, 1397, 2449 Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where ThroughThrough Baptismthe Sacraments we become of Healing members we of Jesus’ 1 Peter Healing 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. arethe forgiven,Church, God strengthened's family, and and rece comfortedive Mark 2: 1-12 1180-86, 1383 asgr acemembers, a sharing of the in God'sChurch: life. 1421 Have the children learn the sign of

751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 - In the Sacrament of Penance, through We often fail to love God and others as we should. The Review the Rite of Reconciliation. the absolution of the priest, Jesus Have the children bless themselves We are Catholic Christians. 837 Sacrament of Penance strengthens us to renew our The Parable of the 1449, 1491 forgives our sinful choices (personal sin) efforts to be more loving. 1468-69 with holy water as a reminder of their and renews or restores our relationship Forgiving Father baptism. 1668

with God and with the Church. Luke 15:11-32 Encourage regular reception of the SacramentHave the chil ofd rePenance.n genuflec t before the 980, 1422, 1424, 1442, 1449, 1468-69 Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. 1457-58, 1468 - In the Sacrament of the of 1378 the Sick, through the anointing with oil Jesus healing the Grade 1 – Page 2 of the sick by the priest or bishop, Jesus sick gives comfort, strength, and peace to the Matthew 15:29-30 sick, the elderly and the dying. 1511, 1514, 1520 Grade 3 – Page 5

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967, 969, 2579, 2674, 2682 Guardian Angels a n d e a rth." 966, 974 God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 This feast strengthens 166-our Catholic67, 170, 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care belief in the resurrection of the body. Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created Lev 11:45 It also reminds us of the dignity of the God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good Ps 139:1-18 body. 966, 974, 1004 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. Ps 102: 26-27 Complete the teaching of the Apostles’ God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 Creed ‘I believe in the Holy Spirit, the 34, 213 Wisdom 11:23 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 holy catholic Church, the communion Rev 1:8 of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life We are children of God. God is our Father We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. Matthew 6:25-34 everlasting.’ Jesuswho wants chose us the to Apostlesbe happy towith serve him, his on this We pray for and are guided by2453-54, our Church 2464, leaders.2468, 2470 The Call of the Encourage prayer for all members of peopleearth an ind ian special heaven. way. He named Peter 87, 1354, 2634-36 Twelve Apostles the Church and in a special way for as their leader. 1, 305, 1024 2,, 1718,551-53, 1721, 858-59 2782 Luke 6:12-16 Church leaders. 2634-36 881, 981 We are called to be members of God's family, to be Through the Sacraments Jesus shares Peter,The Grace the Rock of ExplainBring th ethat child atren every to c hMassurch awend shprayow The Pope, the Vicar of Christ, is the saints. Saints are people who live God's way. God’s love and life with us. 1131 Bapt Matthewism: A 16:18-20 New forthem our the Pope place and for theBapt bishopism, the of altar our successor of Saint Peter. The bishops, 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where diocese. 1354 establishedThrough Baptism by the we Holy become Spirit, members are the of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. successorsthe Church ,of God the's apostlesfamily, and and r ecetogetherive 1180-86, 1383 Mission to the World Have the children learn the names of formgrace ,the a sharing College in of God's Bishops. life. The Pope is Matthew 28:16-20 theHave Pope the and children the bishop learn of the our sign diocese. of the head of751, the 1266,- College67, 1271,of Bishops. 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157

861-62, 881, 936, 938 We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves In Jesus’ name, the Pope and bishops The Church’s leadership helps us to follow Jesus. We with holy water as a reminder of their continue: listen and are guided by its teaching. baptism. 1668

- to teach, Have the children genuflect before the - to sanctify, Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. - to govern. 873 1378 We experience the Church most Christian Prepare the children Grade to celebrate 1 – Page the 2 immediately in our local parish. Community feast day of their parish. 752, 2179, 2226 Acts 4:32-35 Have the children learn the name of the pastor and parish personnel. Grade 3- Page 6

PROFESSION OF FAITH

The Apostles’ Creed (Grade 1 – Page 6)

WORDS TO BE TAUGHT

Annunciation 490 Lay man, lay woman 897 Religious Sister 925 Assumption 974 Parables 546 Savior 430, 457 Bishop 1555, 1594 Pastor 2179 Stewardship 2402 College of Bishops 857 Pope 881-82 Trinity 234 Deacon 1570 Priest 1547 Vicar of Christ 936 787, 1816 Religious Brother 925 Word of God 135 Infallibility 889

LITURGICAL SYMBOLS AND GESTURES TO BE TAUGHT

Presider’s Chair 1184 Give Sacred Scripture a special place in the classroom. 103, 132 Sacred Vessels 1672 Encourage a reverent and prayerful attitude in the place of worship. 1186, 1199 Sacristy Foster the children’s participation in the prayer and worship of the parish community. 2179, 2226 Vestments

PRAYERS TO BE TAUGHT

The Rosary: Joyful Mysteries 971, 1674 .

REVIEW PRAYERS OF THE PREVIOUS GRADES

Sign of the Cross 1235, 2157 Our Father 2759 Hail Mary 2676-77 The Glory Be (Doxology, Grade 1 – Page 5) Act of Contrition (Grade 2 - Page 6) Morning and evening prayer 2659, 2685, 2698 Grace at meals 2698, 2834 Spontaneous prayer 2590, 2659-60 Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 1380

Grade 3 – Page 7

GRADE FOUR

THEME: As God’s people, we are called to live as Jesus did, choosing a life of love, characterized by obedience to God and service to others. . OBJECTIVE:

To help the children form their consciences according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and to learn the basis of Christian morality as taught in the Old and New Testaments. Grade 4 – Page 1

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- remember Jesus is with us and speak with him We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves about the choice, with holy water as a reminder of their - recall that our decision will affect our relationship baptism. 1668 with God and others. Have the children genuflect before the 1785-89, 1811 Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.

1378 Learning to know and to choose the It is through conscience that we judge whether an act Faith and Works good that God desires for us is the is right or wrong. In forming our consciences we are James 2:14-17 Grade 1 – Page 2 lifelong process of conscience guided by the Scriptures as interpreted by the formation. 1777, 1784 Catholic Church, the teachings of the Catholic Church and the example of those who are good. 1749, 1778, 1785 Grade 4 – Page 2

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Guardian Angels conscience).and earth." God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Feelings Created inare God's not alwaysimage, e aacccurateh person signs has dignityof whether and a Matthew 18:10 166- 1779,67, 1784-85170, 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 choicevalue. It is is right our r oresponsib wrong.ility to respect life and to care Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created Lev 11:45 Teach them to thank God when they God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship).- Sometimes we We feel are tosad be even respectful though of wethe havelife, good made Ps 139:1-18 succeed with his help in doing good God knows everything. 216, 283 name a good, property moral and choice. possessions of others. Ps 102: 26-27 and to ask forgiveness when they fail. God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 - Sometimes we feel glad even though we have Wisdom 11:23 1847, 2007-09 34, 213 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 made a wrong moral choice. 1 John 4:7-8 1768 Rev 1:8 We are children of God. God is our Father We are to b e t ruthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence who made us, loves us, cares for us, and Bysteal. the development of conscience, a person is able Matthew 6:25-34 who wants us to be happy with him, on this to take responsibility fo r his 2453-54, or her choices. 2464, 2468, 2470 earth and in heaven. 1781 We sin when 1, 305,we disobey 1024, 1718, God 1 and721, his2782 Choice of Evil

Law, whether by thought, word, action Genesis 3:1-24 Through the Sacraments Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show or omission. Serious sin, that is, Genesis 4:1-16 God’s love and life with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar completely turning away from God, is 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where calledThrough “mortal.” Baptism Lesswe become serious members sin is of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. calledthe Church “venial.”, God' s family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 g r ace 1849,1853,, a sharing in1855, God's 1857-59, life. 1862-63 Have the children learn the sign of God’s Self-Revelation 751, 1266,-67, 1271,was extended 1279, 1997 in Just as God was with the Chosen People making Call of Abraham Encouragethe cross. the children 232, 1234to pray-35, an 2157 Act history to a Chosen People with whom them his own, so God is with us today making us his Genesis 12:1-3 of Faith frequently. We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves God made a covenant. own. Covenant Promise w i th holy w at e r a s a remind e1816,r of their 2662 59-60, 62, 121, 2059 422, 1692, 2084 Exodus 19:3-6 baptism. 1668

Have the chil dren genufGradelect before4 – Page the 3 Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. 1378 Grade 1 – Page 2

Basic Basic Teach TeachingTeachinging SacredSacred Prayer and Worship Core Core Content Content Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture Through God is the this Creato covenant,r who m Godade ataughtll thing thes: TheThro Commandmentsugh prayer and worship help us we to respond find happiness, with love andin TheCreat Twoion Great HaveHave the childrenchildren learn memorize the first the section Two Chosen angels, Peoplehuman personshow to, live.the whole This wwayorl d.of jgudgingratitude right to God. from wrong 347,and 1083,in knowing 2096, 2567,how to2569 Commandments Genesis 1: 1- 27 Greatof the ACommandments.postles' Creed: "I b el i eve i n2055 God life is expressed particularly 290, 326-2 in7 ,the315, Two 338 love God, our neighbor and ourselves. Luke 10:27 the Father almighty, creator of heaven Great Commandments: “You shall love 1548-49, 1962, 2057, 2064 Guardian Angels and earth." the God Lord is al lyour lovi nGodg. 218-21,with all 278, your 301, heart, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care with all your soul, with all your Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created strength, and with all your mind, and Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good your neighbor as yourself” Luke 10:27. Ps 139:1-18 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. 2055, 2061 Ps 102: 26-27 God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 Wisdom 11:23 34, 213 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 In order that they might live this 1 John 4:7-8 (It is important that what is commanded or forbidden The Ten Have the children memorize the Ten covenant, God gave the Chosen People Rev 1:8 be explained according to the age level of the Commandments Commandments. 2064-65 the . We are children of God. God is our Father childrenWe are to using be truthful. catechetical We do notmaterials lie, destroy that properare in ty, or Trust Exodus in Providence 20:1-17 1.who I madeam the us, Lord loves your us, cares God: for you us, shalland conformitysteal. with the U. S. Bishop’s Protocol.) Matthew 6:25-34 who wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 not have strange gods before me. 2.earth You and shall in he aven.not take the name of the

Lord, your 1, 305, God, 1024 in ,vain. 1718, 1721, 2782

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Through the Sacraments Jesus shares TheWe areTen called Commandments to be members express of God's our family, fundamental to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show Day. God’s love and life with us. 1131 dutiessaints. towardSaints are God people and whoneighbor. live God's We way.are obliged to Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar 4. Honor your father and your mother. live by them 823, always 828, and 946, everywhere. 961, 1695, 1709, 1717 , 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where 5. You shall not kill. Through Baptism we become members of 2062, 2072, 2083 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. 6. You shall not commit adultery. the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 7.gr aceYou, a sharing shall not in God'ssteal. life. Have the children learn the sign of 8. You shall751, 1266,-not bear67, false1271, witness 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 against your neighbor. 9.We Youare Cath shallol inotc C hrcovetistians. your neighbor’s 837 The first three concern love of God, and the other Have the children bless themselves wife. seven, love of neighbor. They form an organic with holy water as a reminder of their whole. To disobey one is to infringe on all the others. baptism. 1668 10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods. 2067, 2069 Have the children genuflect before the 2056-57,2060-61 Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. 1378 God’s self-revelation was brought to The Covenant relationship means that God is with us Jesus, the Explain Advent as a season of fullness in Jesus who made a New always. We respond by choosing to follow the way Revelation of God expectancy. Present Grade such 1 symbols– Page 2 Covenant with his people. of life God has given us. 1693-94,1723-24 John 1:17-18 and practices as the Advent Wreath

66, 73, 1965 and the Jesse Tree. 65, 522, 524, 1095

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Such as my love has been for you, so Guardian Angels and earth." must God youris all lovelovin beg. for 218-21, each other.”278, 301, (John 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 13:34) God is all holy. 459, 1823,1968, 208-9, 1970, 2809 ,1972 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created True freedom comes from following The more one does what is good, the freer one Freedom Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good Jesus’ law of love. 1742 becomes. There is no true freedom except in the service PsGalatiansGalatians 139:1-18 5:15:1 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. of what is good and just. PsJohnJohn 102: 8:32,8:32, 26-27 3636 Society’s God has aresponsibilitylways been and is always to support will andbe. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 1731,1731, 1733,1733, 1740-441740-44 Wisdom 11:23 not obstruct our freedom for doing 34, good. 213 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 17471747 Rev 1:8 InWe describing are children the of final God judgment. God is our Father TheWe areCorporal to be t ruthful.and Spiritual We do Works not lie, of destroy Mercy proper are waysty, or TheTrust Final in Providence Judgment Have the children memorize the (Matthewwho made 25:1-46),us, loves us,Jesus cares places for us, and ofsteal. showing our love for Jesus, who identifies with the MatthewMatthewMatthew 6:25-3425:31-4625:31-46 Corporal and Spiritual Works of particular emphasis on our responses to poor and needy. 2453-54, 2464 2444,, 2468, 2447-48 2470 Mercy. 2447 who wants us to be happy with him, on this thethe needsneeds ofof ourour brothersbrothers andand sisters.sisters. earth and in heaven. 1, 305, 1024 678,678,, 1718,682,682, 1039,1039, 1721, 104110412782 Corporal Works of Mercy:

-- feedfeed thethe hungry,hungry,

We are called to be members of God's family, to be Through the Sacraments Jesus shares -- sheltershelter thethe homeless,homeless, The Grace of Bring the children to church and show God’s love and life with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar -- clotheclothe thethe naked,naked, 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where -- carecare forfor thethe sick,sick, Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. -- helphelp thethe imprisoned,imprisoned, the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 -- burybury thethe dead.dead. 24472447 grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 Spiritual Works of Mercy: the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157

-- teachteach thethe ignorant,ignorant, We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves -- givegive adviceadvice toto thosethose whowho needneed it,it, with holy water as a reminder of their -- comfortcomfort andand consoleconsole thosethose whowho suffer,suffer, baptism. 1668

-- bearbear wrongswrongs patiently,patiently, Have the children genuflect before the -- forgiveforgive thosethose whowho hurthurt us.us. 24472447 Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Jesus gave us God’s plan for our true 1378 happiness in the Sermon on the Mount, Give the children examples of how they can put these Sermon on the Some ways that the Christian which expresses the ideals of Christian works of mercy into practice in their daily lives. Mount community helps thoseGrade in 1 need – Page are 2 behavior. 764,1966, 1983, 2763 24482448 MatthewMatthew 5-75-7 throughthrough thethe collectioncollection atat SundaySunday Mass,Mass, and Lenten almsgiving. In this Sermon, Jesus also gave us the The more we follow Jesus, the more our lives can be Beatitudes 1351,1351, 1438,1438, 2462-632462-63 Beatitudes which should be the marks of his followers. 1716-18 described in terms of the Beatitudes. 1717 MatthewMatthew 5:1-125:1-12 Grade 4 – Page 5 BasicBasic Basic TeachTeach TeachingTeachinginging SacredSacred Prayer Prayer andand WorshipWorship CoreCore Core ContentContent Content ChristianChristian Christian LivingLiving Living ScriptureScripture The God Holy is the Spirit Creato isr whothe Person made a lofl thing the s: WeThro needugh prayerto listen and to worship the Holy we Spiritrespond who with is lovealways and GiftCreat ofion the Spirit EncourageHave the children the children learn the to firstpray section to the Blessed angels, Trinityhuman personswho enables, the whole us to w orld. presentgratitude guiding to God. us throughout 347, 1083,our day. 2096, 2567, 2569 GenesiRomansRomanss 1: 5:5b5:5b 1- 27 Holyof the Spirit. Apostles ' C r e687,ed: "I 2670-72, believe i n2744 God respond to God’s Covenant 290, 326-2 of7 love,315, by33 8 687,687, 1724,1724, 1788,1788, 2659-602659-60 GalatiansGalatians 5:255:25 the Father almighty, creator of heaven livingliving asas JesusJesus did.did. 683,683, 729,729, 735-36735-36 Guardian Angels and earth." God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 Today, the Catholic Christian By participation in our family and parish Christian Present the Eucharist as an ever God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care communities, we both give and receive support for CommunityAttributes of God community, God can do everguidedythi ng.by the Holy 268 -Spirit,71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created present renewal of God’s covenant Lev 11:45 supports God is everywhere us in our .response 300-01,to God’s 2794 livingliving(stewardship). thethe ChristianChristian We a r life.life.e to be respectful of the life, good EphesiansEphesians 5:15:1 with us, by which the unity of Ps 139:1-18 covenant God knows of everythinglove: . 216, 283 name , property and possessions 1656-57,1656-57, of others 2179,2179,. 2226-272226-27 believers, both in heaven and on Ps 102: 26-27 God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 earth, (the Communion of Saints) -- by teaching us God’sGod’s Commandments, Commandments, 34, 213 Renewal Wisdom of 11:23 the forms one body in Christ. 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 Covenant 613,613, 948,948, 1337,1337, 1365-661365-66 Rev 1:8 11 CorinthiansCorinthians We-- byby are helpinghelping children usus of formform God rightright. God consciences, consciences,is our Father We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust 11:23-2611:23-26 in Providence Help the children to examine their who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. Matthew 6:25-34 consciences, with prayer and who wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 reflection. earth and in heaven. We find among the saints examples of people who -- byby pointingpointing 1, 305, toto thethe 1024 exampleexample, 1718, of1of721, Jesus,Jesus, 2782 1454,1454, 1779,1784-851779,1784-85 Mary,Mary, thethe saintssaints and all who live the livedlived Jesus’Jesus’ messagemessage inin thethe midstmidst ofof Through covenant.covenant. the Sacraments Jesus shares misunderstandings,We are called to be members discrimination, of God's injusticefamily, to and be The Grace of ArrangeBring the opportunities children to ch urforch the and show God’s love and life with 459,459, us. 1785,1785, 2030-332030-33 1131 evensaint spersecution.. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New receptionthem the place of the for Sacrament Baptism, the of altar 823, 828, 946, 1717, 1717,961, 1695, 1808,1808, 1709, 2015,2015, 1717 2473-742473-74, 2013 Birth Penance,area (sanctuary), within anda communal the place where Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 celebrationthe Blessed Sacramentif possible. is kept. the Church, God's family, and receive 1140,1140, 1180-86, 1438,1438, 148214821383 grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 Explain:the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157

-- TheThe FeastFeast ofof AllAll Saints,Saints, NovemberNovember 1,1, We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves w-- AlliAllth holy SoulsSouls w atDay,Day,er a sNovemberNovember a reminde r 22 of their b-- aDevotionDevotionptism. toto the the saints,saints, 1668 -- PatronPatron saints,saints, Have-- FormsForms the ofofchil PopularPopulardren ge CatholicnufCatholiclect before PietyPiety t he Bless-- ApostlesApostlesed Sac’ rCreed:ament in“the the communion tabernacle. of saints.”saints.” 1378 688,688, Grade 946-59,946-59, 1 –1679,1679, Page 17171717 2 2030,2030, 2156,2156, 26832683 GradeGrade 44 –– PagePage 66

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Review the Apostles’ Creed (Grade 1 – Page 6)

WORDS TO BE TAUGHT

Absolution 1449 Contrition 1451 Old Testament 121 Beatitudes 1716 Corporal Works of Mercy 2447 Saint 1717, 828 Commandment 2055,2082 Covenant 70-72, 613 Sanctus 559, 1352 Communion of Saints 946 Holiness 2013 Spiritual Works of Mercy 2447 Conscience 1776 New Testament 124 Temptation 2847

LITURGICAL SYMBOLS AND GESTURES TO BE TAUGHT

Give Sacred Scripture a special place in the classroom. 103, 132 Encourage a reverent and prayerful attitude in the place of worship. 1186, 1199 Foster the children’s participation in the prayer and worship of the parish community. 2179, 2226

PRAYERS TO BE TAUGHT *SANCTUS Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary 1674 Sanctus* Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. PRAYERS TO BE ENCOURAGED Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Act of Faith Hosanna in the highest. Stations of the Cross 1674

REVIEW PRAYERS OF THE PREVIOUS GRADES

Sign of the Cross 1235, 2157 Our Father 2759 Hail Mary 2676-77 The Glory Be (Doxology, Grade 1 – Page 5) Act of Contrition (Grade 2 - Page 6) Simple responses at Mass Morning and evening prayer 2698, 2685, 2659 Grace at meals 2834, 2698 Spontaneous prayer 2590, 2659-60 Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 1380 Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary 1674 Grade 4 – Page 7

GRADE FIVE

THEME: Through the sacraments the Church celebrates Christ’s saving action in our lives.

OBJECTIVE:

To help the child experience and understand the rites of the sacraments, and so become a more conscious and active participant in the Church’s sacramental life.

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301, 338, 1072, 1082 Guardian Angels Godand e simplyarth." for being God. God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 333,166-6 525,7, 170, 2639 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created Help the children recognize that God The signs and symbols of the God Lev Revealed 11:45 in God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good sacraments are drawn from creation and the Ps Sacraments 139:1-18 speaks to us through the visible God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. human culture, given special meaning LukePs 102: 22:7-20 26-27 creation. Light and darkness, wind God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 and fire, water and earth, the tree and by the events of the Old Covenant, 34, and213 RomansWisdom 11:231:19-20 reach their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 its fruit speak of God and symbolize 1145, 1151, 1189 Rev 1:8 both his greatness and his nearness. We are children of God. God is our Father We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence 1147, 2569 who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. Matthew 6:25-34 Awho sacrament wants us isto abe sign happy by withwhich him, Jesus on this By preparing for and receiving 2453-54, the sacraments 2464, 2468, 2470 Jesus as the Foster an awareness of sacraments as sharesearth an God’sd in he life,aven. grace, with us. prayerfully, our relationship with the Risen Lord is fullness of life both communal and personal 1, 305, 1024 , 1718, 1129, 1721, 1131 2782 deepened, and we are strengthened to live the John 10:10b celebrations that touch all the stages Christian life more fully. and all the important moments of We are called to be members of God's family, to be Through the Sacraments Jesus shares 1073, 1128, 1133-34, 2655 TheThe GraceVine andof the ChristianBring the clife.hild ren to c h 1140-41,urch and sh 1210ow saints. Saints are people who live God's way. God’s love and life with us. 1131 BranchesBaptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where John 15:1-7 Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. Thethe Church Church, Godcelebrates's fami lseveny, and sacraments:receive During the presentation 1180-86, of each 1383 g Sacramentsrace, a sharing of inChristian God's life. Initiation: sacrament,Have the children explain learn its signs the signand of Baptism, 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 symbols.the cross. 232, 1234 - 35,1145-52 2157 Confirmation, We Eucharist; are Cathol ic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves with holy water as a reminder of their Sacraments of Healing: baptism. 1668 Penance, Anointing of the Sick; Have the children genuflect before the Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Holy Orders, 1378 Matrimony. 1113,1210-11 Grade 1 – Page 2 Through the sacraments of Christian The sacraments of Christian Initiation give to all we receive the fullness of the Christ’s disciples a common vocation: the vocation to Initiation Spirit and become members of the holiness and to evangelization, which is the mission of John 6:51 Church. 1212 bringing the Good News to the world. 1533 Acts 10:44-48 Grade 5 – Page 2

BasicBasic TeacTeachingTeachinghing SacredSacred Prayer and Worship Core Core Content Content Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture Baptism God is t heis theCreato sacramentr who m byade which all thing wes : EachThrou daygh prayer we are and called worship to live we our respond Baptismal with love promises and BaptismCreation AHave bishop, the children priest or learn deacon the firstis the section begin angels our, h lifeuman in personsthe Church., the whole We are w orld. bygratitude expressing to God. our love for 347,God 1083,and each 2096, other 2567, through 2569 GenesiMatthews 1: 28:19 1- 27 ordinaryof the Apostles minister' C rofeed Baptism.: "I believe In iann Go d reborn of water and the290, Spirit 326-2 and7,3 1share5, 33 8in word and action. John 3-5 emergency,the Father almi anyoneghty, cancrea andtor o shouldf heaven the life of the risen Lord. Baptism frees us 1254, 1266, 1691, 2044 Guardian Galatians Angels 3:27 baptize.and earth." 1256 from God originalis all lovi sinng. and 218-21, takes away278, 301,all 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 personal God is all sins. holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care The essential rite of Baptism is: Attributes of God God can1213, do 1263, every t1265,hing. 1267, 268 1272,-71, 1279 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created - the immersing in water or pouring Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 By(stewardship). Baptism we We become are to membersbe respectful of a of Church the life, good water on the candidate’s head, while Ps 139:1-18 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. community committed to: Ps 102: 26-27 pronouncing the invocation of the God has always been and always will be. - sharing the good news of Jesus 355-58, with 1701, those 2158, who 2258do Most Holy Trinity: “I baptize you in 34, 213 Wisdom 11:23 not yet believe in him, 2319, 2401,831, 848-52, 2415, 2477 863 1 John 4:7-8 the name of the Father, and of the - helping all to holiness in Christ, 1694, 2013 Rev 1:8 Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” - fostering respect for the dignity of each and every 1239-40, 1278 We are children of God. God is our Father We person, are to b e t ruthful. We do not lie, destroy proper1702, t2212y, or Trust in Providence who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal.- building a peaceful society, 1879, 1906-09, 2304 Matthew 6:25-34 Significant symbols in the sacrament who wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 - providing a just share of the earth’s resources for of Baptism are: earth and in heaven. all. 2426, 2446 - anointing before baptism (oil of 1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 catechumens). Through the Sacraments Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of -B rimmersinging the child inren or topouring church of an water,d show God’s love and life with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New -t hem clothing the place with for a whiteBapti sm,garment, the altar We have an obligation823, 828, 946, to do 961, what 1695, we can,1709, at 1717 our ,age 2013 Birth -area giving (sanctuary), a lighted and candle, the place where Through Baptism we become members of level, to further this commitment. 1 Peter 1 :3-5 -the anointing Blessed Sacramentafter baptism is kept. (sacred the Church, God's family, and receive 2207-08, 2219, 2227 ). 1237-38,1180-86, 13831243 grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 For those who die without Baptism we trust in God’s the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 love and mercy and pray for their salvation. 1283 We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves Confirmation is the sacrament by which Confirmation enables us courageously to witness to Confirmation Thewith bishop holy w atise ther as original a remind ander of usual their we receive in a special way the Holy Jesus by what we say and what we do. Acts of the ministerbaptism. of Confirmation. Under 1668 Spirit who empowers us to grow in faith, 1293-96, 1303-05 Apostles 2:1-4 certain circumstances a priest may obliging us to be Jesus’ witnesses. Acts of the confirm.Have the chil d re n ge nuf lec t before 1312-14 the 1285 We are to learn and to do all we can to foster unity, Apostles 19:5-6 Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. justice, charity and peace, bringing about God’s The essential rite of Confirmation 13 is:78 Kingdom. 1709, 2045-46 - the anointing with Grade chrism 1 –, oilPage blessed 2 by the bishop on Holy Thursday, We in the Church must do what we can to help all men - the laying on of hands, and women of good will in their efforts to change evil - the words the bishop says: “Be sealed social structures. 1869, 1926, 1928 with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” 1300 Grade 5 – Page 3

BasicBasic TeacTeachingTeachinghing SacredSacred Prayer and Worship CoreCore ContentContent Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture The God Eucharist is the Creato is ther who sacrament made a linl thing whichs: AsThro Catholicsugh prayer we and have worship the privilege we respond and withserious love and TheCreat Eucharistion ExplainHave the the children parts oflearn the the Eucharistic first section the angels Lord, hJesusuman himself, persons ,by th ethe whole power wor ofld. obligationgratitude to to God. come together 347, to celebrate 1083, 2096, the 2567,Eucharist 2569 LukeGenesi 22:14-20s 1: 1- 27 Celebration.of the Apostles ' C r e ed : "I b el i eve 1348-55 in God his word and Spirit, is29 present0, 326-2 under7,315, the 33 8 on Sundays and holy days of obligation. John 6:51 the Father almighty, creator of heaven appearances of bread and wine, offered 2042-43, 2180-82 Guardian Angels Introduceand earth." the Feast of the Body and and God received. is all lovi Byng. this 218-21, sacrament, 278, the301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Tradition Matthew of 18 the:10 Blood of Christ (Corpus 166- Christi).67, 170, 198 Church God is alllives holy. and grows. 208-9, 2809, 2812 Invalue. addition, It is ou wer r esponsibare encouragedility to respect to participate life and in to the care Institution 2177 Attributes of God God can do ever y t hi ng.1323, 1357-58, 268-71, 1392 303 Eucharisticfor ourselves, celebration others and on al lother that Go occasions.d has created 1389 Mark 14:22-25 Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good 1 Corinthians Have the children memorize the Holy Ps 139:1-18 At God the knows Eucharistic everything celebration. we 216, gather 283 Onename way, property we bring and thepossessions meaning of of others the Mass. into our 11:23-26 Days of Obligation and explain the Ps 102: 26-27 in Go communityd has always to beenpraise and and always thank wi thell be. daily lives is by striving to live 355-58, in peace 1701, with 2158, one 2258 meaning of each one: Wisdom 11:23 Father, to receive God’s Word, and 34, to 21 3 another. 2319, 1394, 2401, 1397-98, 2415, 24772305 celebrate Jesus’ Paschal Mystery, that is, 1 John 4:7-8 Rev 1:8 - Mary, Mother of God: January 1, the mystery of his suffering, death and - Ascension Thursday: 40 days after resurrection.We are children Jesus of Godfeeds. God us with is our his Father Body We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence Easter; andwho Blood made us,making loves us us, one cares with for him us, andand steal. Matthew 6:25-34 - Assumption of Mary: August 15; 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 withwho wantseach other. us to be happy with him, on this - All Saints: November 1; earth and in heaven. 1104, 1348-49, 1382, 1391, 1396 - Immaculate Conception, December 8, 1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 - Christmas: December 25. The change of bread and wine into the BodyThrough and the Blood Sacraments of Jesus Jesus is called shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of B r ing th e 2043,children 2177 to cwithhurc hfootnote and show 111 “transubstantiation.” God’s love and life with us. 1374-76 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New t hem the place for 2185,Baptism, 2187-88, the altar 2193 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where Through the Sacraments of Healing, we There is always a need for forgiveness and Jesus Cures the Sick Through Baptism we become members of the Blessed Sacrament is kept. are strengthened as members of the reconciliation in human relationships. By being 1Mark Peter 1:30-31 1 :3-5 the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 Church. 1421 reconciled and at peace with God and others, we grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 contribute to peace and reconciliation in the world. 1468-69, 1696, 1847, 1849, 1865 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157

PenanceWe are Cath is theoli csacrament Christians. by which we 837 A relationship with God is broken off completely when Penance TheHave sign the ofchildren Penance bless is: themselves receive God’s merciful forgiveness for serious or mortal sin is committed. A relationship with Luke 5:17-26 w- itheth holywords wat ae priestr as a remindsays ase rhe of extends their baptism. 1668 our personal sins and are reconciled with God is weakened when venial sin is committed. John 20: 22-23 his hand: “I absolve you from your God, the Christian community, and 1855-56, 1862-63 Have sins the in chilthe dnameren ge ofnuf thelec Fathert before and the of ourselves. 1422, 1440, 1469 Bless theed Son, Sac andram enof tthe in theHoly tabernacle. Spirit.” True repentance means turning toward God with all our 13144978 heart, and turning away from evil with God’s help. A priest forgives sin in God’s name. The Prodigal Son The essential elements Grade of 1 the – Page 2 1441, 1449, 1481 1430-31, 1439 Luke 15:11-14 Sacrament of Penance are: contrition, confession, doing penance Anyone aware of having sinned mortally must not (satisfaction), and absolution. receive Communion without having received 1448-49, 1451, 1455-56, 1459-60 absolution in the Sacrament of Penance. 1415 Grade 5 – Page 4

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Guardian Angels a nd earth." God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Sin Created has both in God's personal image, and eac communalh person has aspects. dignity Some and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 resultsvalue. Itof is sin ou rin r esponsibour societyility are: to respect life and to care Review the preparation for the Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for- war, ourse lves, others and all that God has created Sacrament of Penance. 1450,1454 Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship).- prejudice, We are to be respectful of the life, good Ps 139:1-18 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. - poverty, Ps 102: 26-27 Encourage the children to pray an Act God has always been and always will be. - homelessness, 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 of Love frequently. 34, 213 Wisdom 11:23 - crime and violence, 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 - exploitation of others economically or sexually, Rev 1:8 - substance abuse. 1868-69 We are children of God. God is our Father We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence Thewho Anointingmade us, loves of the us, Sick cares is forthe us, and Westeal. are responsible to take care of our own health and to Anointing Matthew of6:25-34 the A priest or bishop is the minister of the Sacramentwho wants inus whichto be happy the priest with anointshim, on this be concerned for the health of 2453-54, others. However, 2464, 2468, we 2470 Sick Sacrament of the Anointing of the withearth oil an dthe in seriouslyheaven. ill or aged so that should recognize that sickness and suffering are a part of James 5:14-15 Sick. The Sacrament may be received through the 1,power 305, 1024of Jesus, 1718, they 1 721,may 2782 be life here on earth. 1500-01, 1508, 2288 more than once. 1516 forgiven their sins, comforted in their suffering,Through the and Sacraments restored to Jesus health shares in spirit ItWe is areour calledduty to to care be membersfor the sick of andGod's suffering family, throughto be Jesus’The Grace compassion of TheBring principal the child elementsren to ch urofc hthe an d show and God’s sometimes love and inlife body with as us. well. 1131 prayer,saints. Saintsvisits andare peopleservice. who live God's way. 2447-48, 2276 Bapt Matthewism: A 14:14 New Anointingthem the place of the for Sick Bapt are:ism, the altar 1499-1501,1514 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 B irthLuke 7:11-15 area- the (sanctuary), imposition andof hands, the place where Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the- the Blessed anointing Sacrament of the foreheadis kept. and the the Church, God's family, and receive hands with oil of the sick, 1180-86, blessed 1383 by grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the bishop. the children learn the 1519,1531 sign of 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 Lead the children in a meditation on We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves Jesus’with holy compassion water as a for remind the sicker of and their suffering.baptism. Pray with them for those 1668 who are sick and dying. 1503-10 Have the children genuflect before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. We are called to love and serve God. Individual Christians respond to this call or “vocation”: The Rich Young Encourage the children to pray for 13 78 1721, 1728 - in the single life, Man openness to God’s calling in their lives. - in the married life, Matthew 19:16-30 1578,1602, Grade 1620, 1 – Page 1822-29 2 - in the religious life, through vows of poverty, 2013, 2700 chastity and obedience, - in the ordained ministry. 916, 1533-34,1546-47, 1658 Grade 5 – Page 5 BasicBasic TeachingTeacTeachinghing SacredSacred Prayer and Worship Core Core Content Content Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture The God Sacraments is the Creato atr thewho Service made a lofl thing s: Through prayer and worship we respond with love and MatrimonyCreation Have the children learn the first section Communion angels, human (that persons is, the, thcommunitye whole wor ofld. gratitude to God. 347, 1083, 2096, 2567, 2569 GenesiMatthews 1: 19:5-6 1- 27 of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God the Church) are Matrimony 290, 326-2 and7 Holy,315, 338 the Father almighty, creator of heaven

Orders. They confer a particular mission, NGuardianeed for Assistants Angels and earth." directed God is a towardll lovin g.others. 218-21, They 278, are 301, 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and ActsMatthew 6:1-6 18 :10 166-67, 170, 198 sacraments God is all holy. of service. 208-9, 2809 1534-35, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created Matrimony is the sacrament by which a We must try to make our lives in our homes lives of Matrimony Lev 11:45 The man and the woman are God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good baptized man and a baptized woman are faith, peace, caring and love. MatthewPs 139:1-18 19:5-6 themselves the ministers of the God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. united as husband and wife and freely 1657, 2205-06, 2217, 2224 EphesiansPs 102: 26-27 5:25-32 Sacrament of Matrimony. God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 enter in to a permanent, loving and 34, life- 213 Wisdom 11:23 1623,1626-27 giving covenant of fidelity to each other. As individuals and as members 2319,of the 2401, Christian 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 A priest or deacon is the official 1638-39 community, we support married couples by rejoicing in Rev 1:8 witness of the Church. Two other We are children of God. God is our Father theirWe are happiness, to be truthful. assisting We dothem not in lie, their destroy needs, proper andt y, or Trust in Providence witnesses are also to be present. who made us, loves us, cares for us, and prayingsteal. for them always. 1647, 2204, 2207-09 Matthew 6:25-34 1630 who wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 earth and in heaven. (Divorce and other serious family problems are The essential element of Matrimony is: 1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 frequent occurrences in our times. Sensitivity to these the public exchange of consent realities needs to be maintained when teaching this between the man and the woman to be Through the Sacraments Jesus shares sacrament.)We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of faithfulBring th toe c eachhildren other to c ashur husbandch and sh andow God’s love and life with us. 1131 sa i n t s . Saints are people who live God's way. 1649-51, 1656 Baptism: A New wifethem for the life.place for Bapt i sm, the altar 1626 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 Holygrace ,Orders a sharing is the in God'ssacrament life. through By Holy Orders, bishops and priests share what is Ordination The bishop is the minister of Holy which the mission entrusted by Christ to called the ministerial priesthood. Deacons are ordained Acts of the Orders.Have the children learn the sign 1576of 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 his apostles continues to be exercised in to help the bishops and priests. Apostles 6:1-6 theWe Churchare Cath untilolic Cthehr iendstians. of time. It is 837the 1547, 1554, 1594-96 2 Timothy 1:6 TheHave essential the children rite ofbless the themselves Sacrament of sacrament of apostolic ministry. It Holywith holyOrders wat is:er as a reminder of their includes three degrees: deacon, priest, By Baptism, we all share in the priesthood of the -b theapti slayingm. on of hands, 1668 bishop (diaconate, presbyterate, faithful in which Jesus calls us to worship God, to Institution of the -Have the prayer the chil ofd reconsecration.n genuflect before 1573the episcopate). spread the Good News and to lead lives of service. Eucharist Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. 1536, 1548-49, 1551-52, 1554, 1593 784, 1268, 1546-47 Matthew 26:26-30 1378

The ministerial priesthood serves the common Grade 1 – Page 2 priesthood of all the faithful. 1120, 1547,1591-92 Grade 5 – Page 6

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Review the Apostles’ Creed (Grade 1 – Page 6)

WORDS TO BE TAUGHT

Absolution 1449 Ordination 1537-38 Sacrament of Holy Orders 1536 Confession 1455 Original Sin 397, 417 Sacrament of Matrimony 1601 Consecrated Life 916 Paschal Mystery 654 Sign 1075, 1123, 1145 Contrition 1451 Repentance 1439, 1492 Transubstantiation 1376 Evangelization 848 Sacrament 1131 Vocation 1533 Gloria 333 Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick 1499 Vow of Poverty 915 Minister 874, 876, 903 Sacrament of Confirmation 1285 Vow of Chasity 915 Vow of Obedience 915

LITURGICAL SYMBOLS AND GESTURES TO BE TAUGHT *GLORIA Give Sacred Scripture a special place in the classroom. 103, 132 Encourage a reverent and prayerful attitude in the place of worship. 1186, 1199 Foster the children’s participation in the prayer and worship of the parish community, Glory to God in the highest, in particular in the rites of the Sacraments. 2179, 2226 and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, PRAYERS TO BE TAUGHT we give you thanks for your great glory,

Gloria* Lord God, heavenly King, Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary 1674 O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, PRAYERS TO BE ENCOURAGED you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us; Act of Love 2658 you take away the sins of the world,

receive our prayer; REVIEW PRAYERS OF THE PREVIOUS GRADES you are seated at the right hand of the

Father, have mercy on us. Sign of the Cross 1235, 2157 Our Father 2759 For you alone are the Holy One, The Glory Be (Doxology, Grade 1- Page 5) Hail Mary 2676-77 you alone are the Lord, Spontaneous prayer 2590, 2659-60 Act of Faith you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, Stations of the Cross 1674 Sanctus (Grade 4 - Page 7) 1352, 559 with the Holy Spirit, Morning and evening prayer 2659, 2685, 2698 Grace at meals 2834, 2698 in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 1380 Act of Contrition (Grade 2 – Page 6) Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary 971,1674 Simple responses at Mass Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary 1674 Grade 5 – Page 7

GRADE SIX

THEME: God’s saving actions are found throughout history. The Bible, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, records God’s plan of salvation.

OBJECTIVE:

To understand the Old Testament as the revelation of God in the history of a people, a revelation fulfilled in the New Testament. Grade 6 – Page 1 Basic Basic TeachingTeac Teachinghing SacredSacred Prayer and Worship Core Core Content Content Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture Sacred God is Scripture,the Creato alsor who called made the all thingBible,s: is Through prayer and worship we respond with love and Creation Have the children learn the first section the angels written, human Revelation persons of, th God.e whole It is w orld. gratitude to God. 347, 1083, 2096, 2567, 2569 Genesis 1: 1- 27 of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God divided into the Old Testament290, 326-2 7and,315, the 33 8 the Father almighty, creator of heaven

New Testament. Guardian Angels and earth." G od is a l l l ovi n g. 218-21, 81, 278, 105-08, 301, 733120 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Sacred Scripture is an important guide for The Church encourages our prayerful study of Sacred Scripture:Attributes ofThe God Word During each lesson have the Sacred God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created living as Christians. It should be a regular Scripture so that we can: of LevGod 11:45 Scriptures in a place of honor. Teach God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good source for study and prayer in order to - learn about God, 2 Ps Timothy 139:1-18 3:15-17 the children to use them reverently. God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. grow in the understanding of ourselves - develop a loving relationship with God, 1Ps John 102: 1:1-4 26-27 103-04, 132, 141 God has always been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 and of God’s loving will for us. 34, 213 - hear God’s message of love and Wisdom 11:23 Provide opportunities for prayer based 94-95, 111-14, 131-33 forgiveness, 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 John 4:7-8 on Sacred Scripture. The Word of God in Sacred Scripture is - live the way God desires us to live. Rev 1:8 1101, 2653-54 proclaimedWe are children at Mass of God for. ourGod spiritual is our Father We are to b e t ruthful. We do not lie, destroy proper 131-33ty, or Trust in Providence Prepare the children to be lectors at nourishment.who made us, Thisloves is us, called cares the for Liturgy us, and of steal. Matthew 6:25-34 children’s liturgies and class prayer thewho Word. wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 services. earth an d i n h e aven. 1100-02, 1349 1100, 1143-44 Sacred Scripture 1, 305, is 1024 the inspired, 1718, 1 Word721, 2782 of Scripture: The Word

God. Inspiration means that the authors of God We are called to be members of God's family, to be wereThrough guided the Sacramentsby God in theirJesus writing. shares The John Grace 16:25 of Bring the children to church and show saints. Saints are people who live God's way. God’s love and life with us. 105-06 1131 Bapt 2 Timothyism: A 3:16-17 New them the place for Baptism, the altar 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where 2 Peter 1:19-21 Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. These authors used many different literary the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 formsgrace, toa sharing convey in God’s God's message. life. Some of these are historical accounts, parables, Have the children learn the sign of 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 poetry, letters, allegories and proverbs. We a r e Cath ol i c C hr i s tia ns. 109-10 837 Have the children bless themselves with holy water as a reminder of their One way that the Catholic Christian baptism. 1668 community gains deeper understanding of Have the children genuflect before the revelation is through documents of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Councils, encyclicals of the Popes and 1378 pastoral letters of the bishops. 85-86, 66 Grade 1 – Page 2 Grade 6 – Page 2

Basic Basic TeachingTeac Teachinghing SacredSacred Prayer and Worship CoreCore ContentContent Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture The God Old is t heTestament Creator who begins ma dwithe all thething Books: Through prayer and worship we respond with love and Creation Have the children learn the first section of angels Genesis., human Some persons important, the wholestories w inor lthisd. gratitude to God. 347, 1083, 2096, 2567, 2569 Genesis 1: 1- 27 of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God book are: 290, 326-27,315, 338 the Father almighty, creator of heaven Guardian Angels and earth." -G theod isstory all l oviof creation,ng. 218-21, which 278, emphasizes 301, 733 We Created appreciate in God's and ima respectge, eac allh person of God’s has visible dignity creation. and Creation Matthew 18:10 Dramatize some significant 166-6 7,events 170, 198of God that is from all holy. nothing God 208-9, made 2809all things, 2812 Wevalue. recognize It is our theresponsib goodnessility ofto respectevery living life and creature, to care Genesis 2:4-7 Genesis. Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created good, to reveal God’s goodness and to and we respect the integrity of the whole of creation. Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good form a single web of life. The story of We treat each human life as sacred because human Ps 139:1-18 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. creation also shows that man and beings are created to share by knowledge and love in Ps 102: 26-27 Go womand has awerelways formed been and in alwaysGod’s imagewill be . God’s own life. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 34, 213 Wisdom 11:23 and likeness. 54, 289, 296, 299, 340, 294, 299, 2319, 339, 2401, 356, 2415,2258, 2477 2415 1 John 4:7-8 344, 355 Rev 1:8

We are children of God. God is our Father We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence - the story of the fall of Adam and Eve, We are to use our gift of free will to make choices Adam and Eve who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. Matthew 6:25-34 who which wants conveys us to be the happy truth with of our him, on this which are good. Jesus offers 2453-54, us his Spirit 2464 who, 2468, assists 2470 Genesis 2:15-24 earth sinfulness and in h andeaven. recounts God’s promise us in making these choices. 3:1-24 of redemption. 1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 908, 1730-34, 1741-42, 2008 Cain and Abel 55, 70, 408, 410 Genesis 4:1-16 Through the Sacraments Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show -God’s the story love ofand Noah life withand theus. flood, which 1131 Wesain texperiences. Saints are the people destructiveness who live God's of sin way. in our own NoahBaptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar illustrates the destructiveness of sin and lives and in the823, world 828, 946,through 961, the 1695, many 1709, manifestations 1717, 2013 B irthGenesis 7,8 area (sanctuary), and the place where Through God’s determinationBaptism we become to save members us. of of violence, injustice and evil which deprive people of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. the Church , God ' s fami l y , and r ece i ve 56, 71 their rights and dignity, and bring about ecological 1180-86, 1383 grace, a sharing in God's life. disasters. 1849-51, 1865, 1868-69 Have the children learn the sign of The Old Testament751, 1266,- is67, the 1271, account 1279 of, 1997 The Christian people regard the Jewish people of the Genealogy of Jesus Praythe cross. with the children 232, the 1234 Canticle-35, 2157 of

God’s saving actions in the history of the Old Testament as our ancestors in faith. We also have Matthew 1:1-17 Zechariah, which the Church prays We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves Jewish people whom God chose as his a unique relationship with the Jewish people of today everywith holy day watat Morninger as a remind Prayerer ofin theirthe own. because of our common spiritual heritage. Affirmation of Liturgybaptism .of the Hours. Explain that 1668 this 218 60-61,123, 145-46, 839 Jesus as Ruler of prayer shows how the Christian Israel ChurchHave the reverently children ge recallsnuflec eacht before the Matthew 2:5-6 morningBlessed S theacr ampromisesent in the that tabernacle. were made Savior foretold by God to the Chosen People and 13 78 Luke 1:68-79 fulfilled in the coming Grade of 1 Jesus. – Page 2 523, 1174 Grade 6 – Page 3

Basic Basic Teaching TeacTeachinghing SacredSacred Prayer and Worship Core Content Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture Some God i smajor the Creato figuresr who in the ma developmentde all things: ThroLike umengh prayer and women and worship in the we Old respond Testament, with lovewe are and AbrahamCreation and Sarah PrayHave withthe children the children learn the Canticlefirst section of of angels God’s, h relationshipuman persons with, the the whole Chosen worl d. gcalledratitude to tolive God. by faith and trust347, 1083,in God. 2096, God’s 2567, 2569 Genesi Genesiss 1: 17:1-19 1- 27 Mary,of the Athepostles Magnificat,' Creed: "Iwhich believe the i n God People are: 290, 326-27,315, 338 faithfulness to us is the model of our faithfulness to Isaac and Rebecca tChurchhe Father prays almi everyghty, crdayea torat Eveningof heaven

- Abraham 59 him and to one another Guardian Genesis Angels24:42-49 Prayerand earth." in the Liturgy of the Hours. God is all loving. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's i ma ge, e ac 145-47,h person 162, has 165,dignity 214, and 1814 Jacob Matthew 18:10 Explain that the Magnificat, 166-67, Mary’s 170, 198 God- Isaac is all2571-72 holy. 208-9, 2809, 2812 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Genesis 28:10-15 Song, sings of the great works of God Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created Joseph in Mary’s life and recalls the eternal Lev 11:45 God is everywhere. 300-01, 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good - Jacob 2573 Ps Genesis 139:1-18 37:3-36 promises made to Abraham and his God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. Moses Ps 102: and 26-27 the children. Go- Josephd has a312lways been and always will be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 Burning Bush 273, 722,1174, 2619 34, 213 Wisdom 11:23 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1 Exodus3:1-10 John 4:7-8 - Moses 62, 2575 David Rev 1:8 1 Samuel 17:41- We- David are children 2579 of God. God is our Father We are to be truthful. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust 51 in Providence who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. Matthew 6:25-34 Godwho wantsmade usa Covenant to be happy with with the him, Chosen on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 The Covenant People.earth an dThe in h covenanteaven. relationship meant Ezekiel 37:26- that God would 1, 305, be 1024 with, them,1718, 1making721, 2782 28 them his own. The Chosen People were toThrough respond the by Sacraments following Jesus the way shares of life to We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show which God’s Godlove calledand life them. with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar 59-60, 1961, 2060-62 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. The central saving event of the Old God’s presence continues to save us from the Moses and the If possible, dramatize the ritual of the the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 Testament is the Exodus. It was by the sinfulness in our lives. 430, 734-35, 1846 Exodus Passover seder meal. Explain that grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of Exodus that God revealed to the Israelites Exodus 3:1-6 Jesus’ Paschal mystery is the new 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 that they were his Chosen People and he Passover event. wasWe atheirre Cath God.olic Christians. 837 Have the 1096, children 1150, bless 1334, themselves 1340, 1344 62, 203, 207, 2057, 2084 with holy water as a reminder of their baptism. 1668 God spoke to the people through judges Society needs good leaders to do the works of justice Judge: Deborah and kings, priests and prophets, sages and and charity. We therefore have an obligation to Judges 4:4-5 Have the children genuflect before the poets. 62-64 develop our leadership qualities. 1884, 1917 King: David Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. 2 Samuel 7:1-7 1378 GradeGrade 1 – 6 Page – Page 2 4

Basic Basic TeachingTeac Teachinghing SacredSacred Prayer and Worship Core Core Content Content Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture Prophets God is the are Creato peopler who who m hearade aGod’sll thing calls: InThro theu ghsituations prayer and of ourworship societal we andrespond personal with lovelives, and we ProphetsCreation HighlightHave the children the Sunday learn scriptural the first section in angels their ,historical human persons situation,, the proclaimwhole wor ld. needgratitude to listen to God. to God’s Word 347, spoken 1083, by2096, the 2567, prophets. 2569 GenesiJeremiahs 1: 2:5-10 1- 27 readingsof the Apostles that challenge' Creed: "I us b eltoi eveproclaim in Go d God’s Word with power 290, from326-2 God,7,315, often 338 This Word calls us to act with justice and charity even Hosea 4:1 God’sthe Fa tmessage.her almig hty, creator of heaven in the face of opposition, and call people when it is difficult to do so. Guardian Amos 1:1a Angels a n d e a rth." 1100-02 to G conversion.od is all lovi ng. 218-21, 278, 301, 733 Created in God's i ma ge, 37-38, each person 65, 1102, has 1808,dignity 1810-11 and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 God is all holy. 208-9, 61, 2809 64,, 2812 218 value. It is our responsibility to respect life and to care Attributes of God God can do everything. 268-71, 303 for ourselves, others and all that God has created Lev 11:45 Some God i sof everywhere the prophets. foretold 300-01, the coming 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good Messiah Ps 139:1-18 God knows everything. 216, 283 name, property and possessions of others. of the Messiah the Anointed One. Isaiah Ps 102: 11:1-2, 26-27 84 Go d has a lways been and always 453, wi 711-13ll be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 34, 213 Wisdom 11:23 The New Testament provides an account We should live with others as Jesus 2319, lived, 2401, in 2415, justice 2477 and The 1 Johnhope 4:7-8 fulfilled Dramatize a story which shows Jesus’ of the saving actions of Jesus Christ, the with compassion. We reach out particularly to those in LukeRev 1:8 4:16-21 compassion. eternalWe are Wordchildren of ofGod, God made. God flesh. is our ItFather need,We are such to b ase t ruthful.the aged, We persons do not withlie, destroy disabilities, proper thety, or Trust in Providence speakswho made of his us, life,loves death us, cares and forresurrection. us, and poor,steal. the homeless, the lonely. Matthew 6:25-34 who wants us to be happy with him, 124-25 on this 2453-54, 2464 544,, 2468, 1823, 2470 1932 earth and in heaven. Jesus, (“Christ 1, 305, the 1024Anointed, 1718, One”) 1721, fulfills 2782 The New Covenant the Old Covenant by making a New Luke 22:14-20 CovenantThrough the with Sacraments us. Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show God’s love and life with us. 436, 1093-94 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth Explainarea (sanctuary), that in infant and the baptism, place where the HeThrough fulfills Baptism the Old we Testament become members roles of of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 childrenthe Blessed are Sacrament anointed on is kept.the crown of priest,the Church prophet, God and's fami king.ly, and receive the head as a sign that they 1180-86, share 1383in g r ace , a sharing in God's life. 783, 1093-94 Christ’sHave the identity children as learnpriest, the prophet sign ofand 751, 1266,-67, 1271, 1279, 1997 king.the cross. 232, 1234-35, 2157 1241 We are Catholic Christians. 837 Have the children bless themselves The Church is a sign of God’s presence in Pentecost Emphasizewith holy w theater significance as a reminde ofr of their the world today through the saving Pentecostbaptism. and prepare the children 1668 to 2:1-12 actions of Jesus. These are expressed both celebrateHave the chilthe dfeast.ren ge nuflect before the in the sacraments and in the faith and Bless ed S ac r am 726,ent in 731-32, the tabernacle. 830, 1076 The Church good works of the community, the Body 1378 of Christ. Matthew 25:31-46 763-64, 776 Ephesians 2:19-22 Grade 1 – Page 2 Grade 6 – Page 5

BasicBasic TeachingTeacTeachinghing SacredSacred Prayer and Worship Core Core Content Content Christian Christian Living Living ScriptureScripture The God Church is the Creatois identifiedr who byma dfoure al lmarks: things : BesidesThrough the prayer Laws and of worshipGod, we weobey respond the precepts with love of the and Creation Have the children learn the first section one angels – because, human the persons Church, th hase whole one source: world. Churchgratitude which to God. require us to: 347, 1083, 2096, 2567, 2569 Genesis 1: 1- 27 of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God the Trinity, one founder 290, and326-2 head:7,31 Christ,5, 338 One the Father almighty, creator of heaven

and one ‘soul’: the Holy Spirit, - assist at Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation Guardian John 17:21 Angels and earth." G od is a l l l ovi n g. 218-21, 278, 301, 813 733 Created in God's image, each person has dignity and Matthew 18:10 166-67, 170, 198 holy God -is because all holy. in union with208-9, Christ 2809 the, 2812 value.- confess It is at ou leastr responsib once a yearility toif werespect have life committed and to care Holy Attributes of God God Church can offersdo ever itsy tmembershing. sanctification, 268-71, 303 for serious ourse lsin,ves, others and all that God has created 1 Corinthians Lev 11:45 God i s everywhere . 300-01, 823-27 2794 (stewardship). We are to be respectful of the life, good 3:16-17 Ps 139:1-18 catholic God knows – because everything Christ. is present 216, in the283 name- receive, property Holy Communionand possessions during of othersEastertime,. Ps 102: 26-27 Go Church,d has a andlways the been Church and isalways for all wi ll be. 355-58, 1701, 2158, 2258 peoples of the world, 830-31 - fast and abstain on the days appointed, Catholic Wisdom 11:23 34, 213 2319, 2401, 2415, 2477 1Matthew John 4:7-8 28:19 apostolic – because the Church is founded - contribute toward the material needs of the Church Rev 1:8 on the apostles in three ways: We are children of God. God is our Father We according are to b eto t ruthful.our abilities. We do not lie, destroy property, or Trust in Providence 1. by remaining in communion with the who made us, loves us, cares for us, and steal. 1457, 2041-43 Apostolic Matthew 6:25-34 apostles and sharing the mission given who wants us to be happy with him, on this 2453-54, 2464, 2468, 2470 Ephesians 2:20 to them by Christ, earth and in heaven. 2. by keeping and handing on the apostles’ 1, 305, 1024, 1718, 1721, 2782 teaching with the help of the Holy

Spirit, and Through the Sacraments Jesus shares We are called to be members of God's family, to be The Grace of Bring the children to church and show 3. by being taught, sanctified and guided God’s love and life with us. 1131 saints. Saints are people who live God's way. Baptism: A New them the place for Baptism, the altar by the successors to the apostles: the 823, 828, 946, 961, 1695, 1709, 1717, 2013 Birth area (sanctuary), and the place where bishops, assisted by the priests, and in Through Baptism we become members of 1 Peter 1 :3-5 the Blessed Sacrament is kept. union with the Pope, the Vicar of the Church, God's family, and receive 1180-86, 1383 Christ. 857, 863, 936 grace, a sharing in God's life. Have the children learn the sign of We understand 751, 1266,- ourselves67, 1271, to be Catholic1279, 1997 As Catholics we respect other religions and pray for the Reality of Heaven Introducethe cross. the children 232, to the1234 celebration-35, 2157 Christians. There are a number of different reunion of Christian Churches throughout the world John 14:2 of the Church Unity Week. ritesWe awithinre Cath theoli cCatholic Christia Churchns. including 837 (). 847 All God’s People Have the children bless themselves 820, 822 Roman Catholic, Byzantine, Syro-Malabar, John 17:21 with holy water as a reminder of their Maronite and Coptic. “Christian” baptism. 1668

837 Acts 11:26 Have the children genuflect before the At the end of time, the Kingdom of God In a world threatened by nuclear destruction and the The new heavens and ExplainBlessed theSac seasonrament ofin Adventthe tabernacle. as a time will come in all its fullness. weakening of the moral fabric of society, faith in God’s the new earth to focus on our waiting for the Kingdom 1378 671, 677, 680, 1042-44, 1060, 2816 promise of the Kingdom offers us hope and peace. Revelation 21:1-5 of God to come in itsGrade fullness. 1 – Page 2 1041, 1048-50, 1950, 2314, 2317, 2817-19 Encourage the children to pray an Act of Hope frequently. 1817-19, 2090, 2657 Grade 6 – Page 6

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Review the Apostles’ Creed (Grade 1- Page 6)

WORDS TO BE TAUGHT

Bible 81, 120 Inspiration 105-07 Passover 1164 Chosen People 62-63, 218 Lector 1143, 1154 Prophet 64, 702, 2595 College of Bishops 857, 869 Manna 1334 Psalm 2596-97 Community 752 Magnificat 2619, 2682 Revelation 50, 53 Exodus 62, 1221 Messiah 453, 711-13 Vicar of Christ 882 Incarnation 456, 461 Paschal mystery 571, 654 Worship 1070, 2135

LITURGICAL SYMBOLS AND GESTURES TO BE TAUGHT

Give Sacred Scripture a special place in the classroom. 103, 132 Encourage a reverent and prayerful attitude in the place of worship. 1186, 1199 Foster the children’s participation in the prayer and worship of the parish community. 2179, 2226

PRAYERS TO BE TAUGHT PRAYERS TO BE ENCOURAGED

Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary 1674 Act of Hope 2657-58

REVIEW PRAYERS OF THE PREVIOUS GRADES

Sign of the Cross 1235, 2157 Our Father 2759 The Glory Be (Doxology, Grade 1 – Page 5) Hail Mary 2676-77 Spontaneous prayer 2590, 2659-60 Act of Faith 2656 Stations of the Cross 1674 Sanctus (Grade 4 – Page 7) 1352 Morning and evening prayer 2659, 2685, 2698 Grace at meals 2834, 2698 Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 1380 Act of Contrition (Grade 2 – Page 6) Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary 1674 Simple responses at Mass Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary 1674 Act of Love 2658 Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary 1674 Gloria (Grade 5 – Page 7) 333 Grade 6 – Page 7

Acknowledgments:

References obtained through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Website (usccb.org)

The Scripture passages are from the New American Bible, rev. ed. © 2010 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

The Act of Contrition is taken from the “Rite of Penance”, © 1974 by the International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc.

The Apostles’ Creed is taken from the 2010 (International Commission on English in the Liturgy)

The Glory Be is taken from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Website (usccb.org)

The Protocol for Assessing the Conformity of Catechetical Materials with the Catechism of the Catholic Church was used to guide the revision process.