RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMBINED GRADES PROGRAM CALENDAR GRADE 5/

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1 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMBINED GRADES PROGRAM CALENDAR GRADE 5/ IMPORTANT NOTICE: This calendar should be used in conjunction with the Family Life Combined Grades Calendar found TCDSB s Religion Department site ( Month May We Be One You Shall Be My Witnesses Things to Remember Green Tablecloth (Ordinary Time June 10- Dec 1) September of art UNIT 1 The Church proclaims the good news Theme 1 We are God's work UNIT 1 You are my friends Theme 2 You are the light of the world Theme 3 Lord, bless this fire and make it holy Feast of the Archangels September 29 th, 2018 * Suggested Scheduling for Religious Education = 4 lessons per week for 30 minutes ** Suggested Scheduling for Family Life = 1 lesson per week for 30 minutes OR 1 full week a month **Begin Fully Alive AFTER Curriculum Night and AFTER Theme One Family Letters are sent home October UNIT 2 The Church believes in the Lord Jesus Theme 4 Peter shares his belief in the Lord Jesus Theme 5 Baptized in the name of Jesus Christ Theme 6 We proclaim the greatness of God Green Tablecloth Holy Guardian Angels October 2 nd, 2018 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary - October 7 th, 2018 Thanksgiving October 8 th, 2018 World Food Day October 16 th, 2018 World Mission Sunday October 21, 2018 * Remember to include two Religion and one Family Life comment on the report card

2 November UNIT 3 I shall be your God; you shall be my people Theme 7 I will make an everlasting covenant with you Theme 8 Love the Lord your God Theme 9 Love your neighbour Unit 5 I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life Theme 14 Let justice flow like water. Green Tablecloth (until Dec 1) Purple Tablecloth (Dec 2- Dec. 24) All Saints- November 1 st, 2018 All Souls November 2 nd, 2018 Remembrance Day November 11 th, 2018 The Feast of Christ the King November 25 th, 2018 December UNIT 4 The Church expects the coming of the Lord. Activity Sheet #10 Jesse Tree Project Theme 10 God will prepare a banquet for all people UNIT 4 God so loved the world Theme 12 Let it be with me according to your word Purple Tablecloth (Dec 2- Dec. 24) White Tablecloth (Dec. 25- Jan 13) Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 8 th, 2018 Christmas December 25 th, 2018 *Since each Grade program provides a different focus for Advent by incorporating various activities, it is important to continue to follow the program rather than replace it with other Advent activities. January people UNIT 5 The Church welcomes all nations Theme 13 God chooses a UNIT 6 - Love your enemies Theme 16 But I say to you Theme 17 Blessed are you Theme 18 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy White Tablecloth (Dec. 25- Jan. 13) Baptism of the Lord January 13 th, 2019 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18 th 25 th Resources (poster and suggested activities) are available from Green Tablecloth (Jan 14 - March 5) February UNIT 5 The Church welcomes all nations Theme 14 God is faithful Theme 15 The Lord welcomes all the Nations Presentation of Our Lord February 2 nd, 2019 Feast of Our Lady Of Lourdes February 11 th, 2019

3 Purple Tablecloth (Mar. 6 - Apr. 20) March UNIT 8 The Church loves Theme 22 Love as I have loved you Theme 23 I have given you an example Theme 24 We ponder the mystery of God's love UNIT 7 What you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you do to me Theme 19 (Week of Ash Wednesday) When you pray Theme 20 When you fast Theme 21 When you give alms Ash Wednesday March 6, 2019 World Day of Prayer March 1, 2019 Solemnity of St. Joseph March 19 th, 2019 Feast of the Annunciation- March 25 th, 2019 Quick Reminders for Lent: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday Alleluia is not sung to reflect the tone of the season The 3 Pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving You may choose to consider a celebration of Reconciliation during the second half of Lent Purple Tablecloth (until Apr. 20) White Tablecloth (Apr Jun. 9) April UNIT 9 The Church rejoices Theme 25 Were not our hearts burning within us? Theme 26 We are Easter people World Day of Youth April 14, 2019 Holy Thursday April 18 th, 2019 Good Friday April 19 th, 2019 Holy Saturday April 20 th, 2019 Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 Divine Mercy Sunday April 28, 2019 Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday to the Sunday celebration of Easter Easter- The day of the Lord s resurrection. Please note:

4 - Alleluia is sung during the Easter Season and throughout Ordinary time White Tablecloth (Apr 21 - Jun 9) Green Tablecloth (June 10 onwards) May UNIT 5 I am the Way, the Truth and the Life Theme 15 Give to each other Catholic Education Week May 6-10, 2019 Respect for Life Week May 13 th May 17 th, 2019 Feast of Our Lady of Fatima May 13 th, 2019 Mother s Day May 12 th, 2019 Please note: May is the Month dedicated to Mary by Catholics. June Theme 27 We meet Easter People UNIT 10 You shall be my witnesses Theme 28 Jesus is going ahead of you Theme 29 Then they told what had happened on the road Theme 30 Follow me (Allow two weeks for this excellent, comprehensive catechesis of the eucharist White Tablecloth (Apr. 15- Jun. 4) Green Tablecloth (Jun. 5 onwards) Ascension of our Lord June 2, 2019 Pentecost June 9 th, 2019 Solemnity of the Sacred Heart June 28, 2019 Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary June 29, 2019 Father s Day June 16 th, 2019 Time for review and celebration! Notes: May we Be One/You shall Be my Witnesses Celebrations contained in the program are essential and are tied to the Liturgical Year of the Church and/or themes of the program. They are designed to reflect in communal prayer on the presence of God in our lives. Student involvement in the three phases of every celebration (Preparation, Celebration and Savoring) is crucial to their liturgical formation. As such, preplanning is important for success. Follow the process outlined on pp of the Teacher s Manual to assist you in looking ahead; all celebrations will be listed under the UNIT and THEME column. For important information on the overall content and approach of your program see the introduction at the beginning of your teacher s manual, especially the Scope and Sequence chart pp and The Integration of Components pp

5 * Suggested Scheduling for Religious Education = 4 lessons per week for 30 minutes Report Cards Remember to include two Religion and one Family Life comment on the report card. Religion Department Contacts