General Directory FAI TH & WORD EDITION School Grades K –8 Faith Co nce pts Cate chi sm Connection National Directory for Sacred Scripture Faith Words Saint of the Pra yer Celebration Faith in Action ® for Catechesis Scope and Sequence Connection Catechesis Connection Week UNIT 1: Our Church Community 1. We Belong to Jesus’ Church. Followers of Jesus; Catholic Church; 3. God’s Word Teaches Us. Readings at Mass come from the Bible; The Bible is the 1. CCC #764, 777, 2166-2167. 1. GDC #68, #86, #158, #168 1. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25C; Ch. 4 Section 29E 1. The Good Shepherd, John 10:2-14; Love One Another, John 13:33- 1. Catholic Church; community 2. Church; Mass; 1. Saint Rose of Lima 1. The Sign of the Cross 1. Caring and Sharing With our families, we belong to our church What Catholics do. Word of God; God’s Word helps us follow Jesus. 2. CCC #1678, 2662, 2720, 1180-1181. 2. GDC #51, #85, #217 2. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-3 35 2. Jesus Is With Us, Matthew 18:20 3. A Man Learns About God, parish 3. Bible 4. praise; prayer; Gloria 2. Saint John Neumann 2. A Blessing Prayer 2. Church Decorating community. We come together to thank and 2. We Gather to Celebrate Mass. Catholics gather for Mass; Jesus is with us; 4. We Give Praise to God. We celebrate God’s goodness; Bible prayers of praise; 3. CCC #69, 136, 1190, 1802, 2018, 2662. 3. GDC #127, #128 3. NDC Ch. 10 Section 67A Acts 8:26-40; The Storm at Sea, Luke 8:22-25 4. Praise God!, Psalm 3. Saint Augustine of Hippo 3. A Listening Prayer 3. Priests and Deacons praise God. We care for one another’s needs. We see holy objects in church. We praise God at Mass. 4. CCC #2590, 2644, 2694, 2757, 2691, 2696. 4. GDC #56, #122, #130 4. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-3 148 God Saves the Hebrews, Exodus 14 and 15 4. Saint Benedict 4. A Prayer of Praise 4. Children’s Choir UNIT 2: Our Loving God 5. God is Our Loving Father. God created the world; God cares for all creation; 7. God Made Us to Be Good and Holy. God made us to love; Heaven; Loving God 5. CCC #44, 68, 317, 353, 2644. 5. GDC #169, #170 5. NDC Ch. 4 Section 28A-1 5. God Creates the World, Exodus 14 and 15 God Creates People, 5. creation; Creator 6. Baptism; grace 7. holy; 5. Saint Francis of Assisi 5. Thank You, God! 5. Church Groundkeepers Jesus taught us that we are all God’s special We can care for creation. and others. 6. CCC #804, 1277-1278, 2021. 6. GDC #71, #90 6. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-1 Genesis 1:26-31, 2:3 6. The Baptism of Jesus, Mark 1:7-11 7. A Man Heaven 8. Lord’s Prayer; hallowed 6. Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha 6. Praying With Holy Water 6. Welcoming New Members children. God has given us the gift of his 6. Baptism is a Wonderful Gift. Baptism celebrates welcome; Water and new 8. We Give Thanks to God. God is our Father; We thank God; We pray the Lord’s 7. CCC #44-45, 319, 381, 1711, 1798, 2134. 7. GDC #27 7. NDC Chapter 4 Section 25H Questions Jesus, Luke 10:25-28 8. God Is a Good Father, Matthew 7. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 7. Praying with Movement 7. Parish Greeters wonderful Creation. We thank God for all the life; Grace helps us to follow Jesus. Prayer. 8. CCC #1825, 2161, 2590, 2680, 2721, 2798 8. GDC #115, #122 8. NDC Ch. 2 Section 20:1; Ch. 4 Section 7:9-11 The Man Who Said “Thank You”, Luke 17:11-19 8. Saint Isidore the Farmer 8. A Thank You Prayer 8. Midnight Run gifts we have received. 29E; Ch. 5 Section 34 UNIT 3: God’s Son, Jesus 9. Jesus is God’s Son. Mary is Jesus’ mother; God sent Jesus to save us; We can tell 11. Jesus Teaches Us About Forgiveness. Sin; Obeying God’s laws; God’s 9. CCC #350, 454, 479, 509, 620-621, 1945. 9. GDC #40, #41 9. NDC Ch. 2 section 16 9. The Good News, Luke 1:26-38 Jesus Is Born, Luke 2:1-7 10. The 9 angel; Jesus; Savior 10. Last Supper; Eucharist; 9. Saint Joseph 9. A Good News Echo Prayer 9. Shawl Ministry God’s greatest gift to us is his Son, Jesus. Jesus others about Jesus. forgiveness. 10. CCC #1323, 1378-1379, 1409, 1412. 10. GDC #218 10. NDC Ch. 5 section 36A-3 Last Supper, Luke 22:7-20 11. Jesus Forgives, Luke 19:1-10 The Golden tabernacle; Christ 11. forgive; sin 12. Psalms; 10. Saint Katharine Drexel 10. A Prayer of Adoration 10. Special Helpers at Mass showed us how to be a child of God. Jesus 10. We Celebrate the Gift of the Eucharist. The Last Supper; The Eucharist; Jesus 12. We Pray with God’s Word. Jesus’ prayer; Praying with God’s Word; Growing 11. CCC #1441, 1450, 1490, 245, 2508. 11. GDC #102 11. NDC Ch. 6 Section 42D Rule, Matthew 5:1-2, 7:12 12. The Prayer of Jesus, Luke 2:41-52, 4:1; Temple; Gospel 11. Saint John Vianney 11. A Prayer for God’s Mercy 11. Secretary and Custodian taught us how to care about one another. is present in the Eucharist. closer to Jesus. 12. CCC #139, 561, 2662, 2721. 12. GDC #81, #116 12. NDC Ch. 5 Section 34 Matthew 14:13, 23, 26:30 Jesus Blesses the Children, Mark 10:10-16 12. Saint Mark 12. An Acting Prayer 12. Praying with Scripture UNIT 4: The Holy Spirit 13. Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ promise; Gift of God’s love; the Holy 15. The Holy Spirit is Our Helper. Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Following Jesus; 13. CCC #261, 733, 747, 2252, 2694. 13. GDC #43, #99, #100 13. NDC Ch. 4 Section 28A-3 and B 13. A Special Helper, John 14:15-31 14. The Story of Nicodemus, 13. Holy Spirit 14. Sacraments; Confirmation 13. Saint Dominic Savio 13. Glory Be to the Father 13. Teachers Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit to help us live as Spirit helps us make good choices. Learning good habits of showing love for others. 14. CCC #179, 198, 747, 985, 1131, 1279, 1320, 1715, 1983. 14. GDC #51, #65, #71, #85 14. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-1 and 2 John 3:1-21 15. A Letter from Paul, Galatians 5:14-25 16. A Special 15. Christians; Fruits of the Holy Spirit 14. Saint Turibius 14. A Prayer to the Holy Spirit 14. Altar Servers Jesus’ followers. Sometimes it is hard to know 14. We Celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit and the Sacraments; 16. The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray. Learning to Pray; Prayer petitions; Praying to 15. CCC #747, 1803, 1833. 15. GDC #85, #86, #87, #117 15. NDC Ch. 2 Section 17A Teacher, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, Ephesians 6:18, Matthew 7:7-8 16. petitions 15. Saint Paul; Saint Thomas Aquinas 15. A Prayer for the Holy Spirit’s Help 15. Youth Group what God wants us to do. We can pray to the Holy Spirit for help. Baptism and Confirmation; Living as good Catholics. the Holy Spirit at Mass. 16. CCC #1208, 1412, 1679, 2644, 2661, 2757. 16. GDC #137 16. NCD Ch. 5 Section 34 16. Saint Clare 16. A Holy Spirit Procession 16. Prayer Box UNIT 5: Jesus’ Church of Followers 17. Jesus’ Followers Become the Church. The first Christian community; Growing 19. The Church Helps the World. Our mission; Loving and helping others; Serving 17. CCC #180-181, 1945. 17. GDC #43, #44 17. NDC Ch. 4 Section 29C 17. The First Christians, Acts 2:42-47 18. The Church’s Birthday, 17. faith; Amen 18. Pentecost; peace 19. mission; 17. Saint Peter the Apostle 17. A Prayer of Faith 17. Job-Finding Helpers The Catholic Church throughout the world in faith; Showing love for others. others with joy. 18. CCC #196, 261, 806, 868, 1208, 1679, 2721. 18. GDC #46, #48 18. NCD Ch. 3 Section 25E Acts 2:1-6 19. The Need for Helpers, Acts 6:1-7 20. Songs of the serve 20. hymns 18. Saint Francis Xavier 18. A Silent Prayer 18. Readers of God’s Word helps people in need. These people are our 18. We Celebrate Pentecost. The Birthday of the Church; The coming of the Holy 20. We Pray with Holy Songs. Hymns; Catholics sing holy songs at Mass; Holy 19. CCC #1849, 942, 1890, 1926-1927, 2462. 19. GDC #58, #59, #86 19. NDC Ch. 6 Section 43A First Christians, Ephesians 5:18-19 19. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta 19. Saying “Yes” to God 19. Rosary for Peace brothers and sisters. As baptized Christians, Spirit; Living in peace with everyone. songs give God praise and thanks. 20. CCC #11156-1157, 2644, 2680, 2720. 20. GDC #85 20. NDC Ch. 5 Section 38B-3 20. Saint Cecilia 20. A Song of Praise and Thanks 20. Music Director we are called to love and serve others. 1. Our Church Welcomes Us. The Catholic Church is the People of God; We 3. Our Church Shows Us How to Live. Called to be holy; Growing in holiness; 1. CCC #777, 804-805.