CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELIGION - Grades 1 8

Transcription

1 2010 CURRICULUM STANDARDS RELIGION - Grades 1 8 This curriculum dcument was written by administratrs and teachers in the Archdicese f Hartfrd. Principals and teachers in the Dicese f Ft. Wrth have reviewed and revised these standards fr use in Ft. Wrth Cathlic Schl.

2 SPECIAL THANKS Sincere appreciatin is given t the Archdicesan Religin Cmmittee wh wrked fr the past year in develping the cntent, student learning bjectives, and enabling utcmes f this dcument. Their passin fr the study f religin and thelgy, dedicatin t Cathlic schl educatin, religius educatin, and faith frmatin have prvided this Archdicesan Religin Curriculum Standards, a mdel f cnsistent curriculum fr grades ne thrugh twelve Archdicesan Religin Cmmittee Gertrud Bianchi Religin Teacher, St. Paul Cathlic High Schl, Bristl Sr. Maureen Fitzgerald Principal, St. Rita Schl, Hamden Lydia Frgetta-Sheffield Kindergarten Teacher, Our Lady f Mercy, Madisn Laurie Janeck Religin Teacher, East Cathlic High Schl, Manchester Marge McDnald Religin Teacher, St. Mary Schl, Newingtn Rsemary McNally Religin Department Chair, Nrthwest Cathlic High Schl, West Hartfrd Judy Rwinski Religin Teacher, St. Bridget, Cheshire Archdicesan Leadership: Maria Maynard -- Assistant Superintendent f Cathlic Schls Valerie Mara -- Directr f Curriculum Design Patricia Keck -- Assistant Directr f Religius Educatin And he gave sme as apstles, thers as prphets, thers as evangelists, thers as pastrs and teachers, t equip the hly nes fr the wrk f the ministry, fr building up f Christ, until we all attain t the unity f faith and knwledge f the Sn f Gd, t mature humankind, t the extent f the full stature f Christ. (Eph. 4:11-13) 2

3 CATHOLIC SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY G, therefre, and make disciples f all natins, baptizing them in the name f the Father, and f the Sn, and f the Hly Spirit, teaching them t bserve all that I have cmmanded yu. And, behld, I am with yu always, until the end f the age. (Mt 28:19-20) Cathlic schls are vital t the Church s missin f evangelizatin and catechesis. They exist in rder t educate the whle persn: mind, bdy, and sul. They present the ttality f the Cathlic faith. Whether Cathlic schls are part f a parish structure, archdicesan, r private, grwth in the Cathlic faith fr the children and yung peple wh attend them is essential t their identity and purpse. A Cathlic schl is an integral part f the ttal parish catechetical plan. It is an evangelizing cmmunity within the larger evangelizing cmmunity that is the parish. A Cathlic schl depends n the parish f which it is a part t prvide the ecclesial visin fr its particular participatin in the Church s missin. As ne f the cmpnents f the ttal catechetical effrt f the parish, the Cathlic schl shuld be in harmny with and cmplement the ther catechetical prgrams ffered by the parish. Similarly, reginal, dicesan, and private Cathlic schls nt affiliated with a specific parish, shuld wrk in clse cllabratin with neighbring parishes (CF, GE, N. 8). T that end, this standard based curriculum will indicate and direct the bjectives and enabling student utcmes that are apprpriate fr any catechetical prgram. It is recmmended that parish catechetical leaders determine at their discretin the bjectives that accmmdate the missin and philsphy f their particular religius educatin/faith frmatin prgram. While there may be varius structures f catechetical prgrams, there is unity in ur missin. In the Archdicese f Hartfrd, the purpse f this catechetical curriculum is t engage yung peple in discussin, cperative wrk, and independent reflectin t examine their relatinship with Christ, t deepen their knwledge f his life and Church, and t make chices that manifests persnal sanctificatin and scial transfrmatin in Christian truths and values. The definitive aim f catechesis is t put peple nt nly in tuch, but als in cmmunin and intimacy, with Jesus Christ. (General Directry fr Catechesis, #80) This is reinfrced in the fllwing dcuments: Accrdingly, the definitive aim f catechesis is t put peple nt nly in tuch but in cmmunin, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ: nly He can lead us t the lve f the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life f the Hly Trinity (Catechesi Tradendae 5); Frm this, everything else fllws (lve f neighbr, service); Christ is WHO we teach; Christ has everything t d with what we teach (CT 6); Only in deep cmmunin with Him will catechists find light and strength fr an authentic, desirable renewal f catechesis (CT 9). Cathlic schls seek t empwer yung peple t live as disciples f Jesus Christ, engage them in their rle as active participants in the Church, and t fster their grwth spiritually, academically, persnally and mrally. The United States Cuncil f Bishps reminds us in their visin fr the Natinal Directry fr Catechesis (NDC) that The Cathlic schl shuld strive t integrate the Cathlic faith int every aspect f its life. It seeks t relate all human culture t the news f salvatin, s that the life f faith will illuminate the knwledge that students gradually gain f the wrld, f life, and f [humankind]. In Cathlic schls, children and yung peple can experience learning and living fully integrated in the light f faith. (NDC, 2005) 3

4 It is the respnsibility f all adults wh are called t be teachers f catechesis fr yung peple, whether in dicesan Cathlic schls r parish catechetical prgrams, t prclaim Christ s missin led by the Hly Spirit. This, t, is a vcatin. Jesus calls every man and wman frm every natin and every race t jin in prclaiming the Gd News, annuncing the cming f the Gd s kingdm f lve, justice, and peace with clarity, enthusiasm, and reslve. (NDC, 2005) Christ s message des nt nly express the wrd f Gd, Jesus is the wrd f Gd. These truths must be taught, shared, instilled, and celebrated in every assembly where yung peple are gathered t learn abut the divine missin. T this end, great hpe lies in the future f ur glbal cmmunity, the whle Church. The wrld in which we live begs t be shwn anther way the way f truth, the way f peace, the way f lve. The challenges that face humankind are many; therefre, we must be guided by the Incarnate Gd wh revealed t us the way t live. It is the rle f religius educatrs t stir in the hearts f their students the fire f Gd s spirit and t reveal thrugh their living and their teaching the integratin f Christ s life and their wn. Instructin in religius educatin must be integrated in all aspects f schl life. Just as authentic applicatins f Cathlic scial teachings are integrated acrss all academic disciplines in schl curricula, s t must authentic applicatin f all academic cntent areas be integrated, measurable, and visible in this curriculum. It then becmes a fundamental, vital, and centering fcus f students life experiences in and ut f schl. Here, t, instructin in religius truth and values is an integral part f the schl prgram. It is nt ne mre subject alngside the rest, but instead it is perceived and functins as the underlying reality in which the student s experiences f learning and living achieve their cherence and their deepest meaning. (T Teach as Jesus Did, 1972, # 103) The Archdicese f Hartfrd fully supprts the harmnius cllabratin f aligning these religin curriculum standards with instructin in Cathlic schls as well as parish religius educatin/faith frmatin prgrams. Indeed, the hpe f humanity lies in preparing yung peple t be active Christian witnesses and t serve thers as they have been served within ur shared missin and ministry. The future f humanity lies in the hands f thse wh are strng enugh t prvide cming generatins with reasns fr living and hping. (Pastral Cnstitutin n the Church in the Mdern Wrld, # 31) Religius educatin prgrams must strive t teach within the experience f the Christian cmmunity, and prepare individuals fr effective Christian witness and service t thers, within an atmsphere cnducive t hliness and persnal relatinship with Christ. (T Teach as Jesus Did, # 82) Educatin is integral t the missin f the Church t prclaim the gd news. First and fremst every Cathlic educatinal institutin is a place t encunter the living Gd wh, in Jesus Christ, reveals His transfrming lve and truth. (Spe Salvi, 4) 4

5 HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT Much thught, time and energy went int the creatin f Archdicesan Religin Curriculum (ARC). Mre than any ther subject in the curriculum, Cathlic religius teaching defines the nature f the Cathlic schl and parish catechetical prgrams. Thrugh the study f religin, the students will prgress beynd knwledge f precepts f the Faith t a deeper understanding and appreciatin f the Spirit f the Living Gd dwelling in each and every persn. Frm that awareness cmes a deep respect fr the dignity integral t every human being and an acceptance f the Christian s rle as disciple in the building f the Kingdm. The infrmatin in this dcument is based n the Catechism f the Cathlic Church, the Natinal Directry fr Catechesis, and the United States Cnference f Cathlic Bishps (USCCB) publicatin, Dctrinal Elements f a Curriculum Framewrk fr the Develpment f Catechetical Materials fr Yung Peple f High Schl Age. References thrughut the dcument are made frm T Teach as Jesus Did as well Ppe Benedict XVI s address, Christ Our Hpe frm his Apstlic Jurney t the United States in April It is a wrking dcument that evlved frm the Archdicese f Hartfrd Religin Guidelines, designed t be anntated by the teachers wh use it. At every grade level, the religin curriculum standards are structured in strands that represent the fur pillars f the Catechism f the Cathlic Church: The Prfessin f Faith (Creed), Celebratin f the Christian Mystery (Sacraments and the Mass), Life in Christ (The Ten Cmmandments and the Beatitudes), and Christian Prayer (The Prayer f the Believer). All f these strands shuld be integrated with ne anther t maximize learning, and the study f religin shuld be an integral part f all cntent areas. Achievement Standards are the primary instructinal targets that utline essential tpics and skills in the religin curriculum that students shuld knw, be able t d, and fully cmprehend by the end f high schl. Daily standards-based lessn planning enables educatrs t align curriculum and instructin with standards, as they have been adapted by this Archdicese, thereby keeping the gals f ur students in mind. The purpse f standards-based curriculum is t empwer all students t meet new, challenging standards f religius educatin. Student bjectives are the primary tasks students shuld be able t achieve as a result f instructin f the suggested numbered activities in the sub-skills listed under enabling utcmes. Student bjectives must be cntinually assessed t assure a prgressin tward mastery is achieved by all students. The ARC is designed t meet the learning needs f all students in a Cathlic schl prgram and a parish catechetical prgram. The full curriculum is a requirement fr Cathlic schl prgrams where religin classes meet every day and is assessed as graduatin criteria. Thse student bjectives that are highlighted are recmmendatins fr prgrams that meet nce a week and are nt dependent n graduatin criteria. Final determinatin f selected student bjectives lies with the discretin f parish catechetical leaders. Enabling utcmes are skills taught that will result in mastery f the student bjective. Teachers are encuraged t check utcmes as they are taught r assessed as well, as this will drive instructin. Enabling utcmes are suggested skills. It is at the discretin f each teacher t determine the needs f the students in a class t determine which r all utcmes shuld be taught. Indeed, teachers may design their wn utcmes based n their mastery f the cntent and experience in the classrm. Therefre, it is suggested that teachers list text crrelatins, resurces, and assessments that wrk best fr the utcmes listed and utcmes riginally designed. Curriculum Frmat Grades 1-6 The ARC utlines achievement standards, student bjectives, and enabling utcmes fr grades 1 thrugh t grade 12. Grades ne thrugh six fcus n ne particular theme fr the entire year, such as Sacramental Preparatin in grade tw and three, r the Hebrew 5

6 Scriptures in grade six. Guidelines fr preparatin f the sacrament f Penance and Recnciliatin and the Sacrament f the Eucharist can be fund in Appendices I and II respectively. Grades 7 & 8 In grades seven and eight, the curriculum is cmbined t represent a tw-year curse f study fr each student bjective. In reality, there are several curses f study that are available t these grades, including, but nt limited t: The New Testament Liturgy and Wrship Mrality The Creed Church Histry Christlgy It is nt ur intent t advcate fr ne prgram ver anther, r endrse ne particular text, since all f these prgrams have valid and imprtant material t present. Each catechetical prgram whether taught in a Cathlic schl setting r religius educatin/faith frmatin prgram may select thse prgrams that best suit their needs and the needs f the students. It is incumbent upn the schl t insure that the pints presented here serve as a reference in the selectin and implementatin f materials/textbks in the grade seven and grade eight religin prgrams. Hwever, Cathlic schls are reminded that they must fllw the apprved textbk list issued each schl year by the Office f Cathlic Schls and require Religin be taught each day, even when there is a half day schedule. This becmes paramunt as ur students prepare t leave ur schl cmmunities. High Schl The high schl curriculum represents cntent specific student bjectives directly taken frm the USCCB s dcument, mre easily achieved in specific curse fferings. While student bjectives are listed fr each catechetical strand, enabling utcmes will be cntingent upn the syllabus f each religin curse ffered. Therefre, curse syllabi shuld reflect specific student bjectives listed in the high schl religin curriculum. Assessment Careful attentin shuld be paid t the Assessment sectin f the dcument. Assessment is a key element f any curriculum, whether used as an instructinal tl r as a measurement f learning. Assessment fr learning (frmative assessment) is a pwerful strategy fr imprving instructin and student achievement. Assessment fr learning is abut btaining feedback n the teaching and learning and using that feedback t further shape the instructinal prcess and imprve learning. (Fullan, 2006) Gd teachers learn which assessment tls best fit the learning utcmes addressed and ensure that a variety f summative assessments are used (perfrmance-based, independent, criterin based) t determine an accurate indicatin f student achievement (See Assessment, pg. 9 and Assessment Measures, Appendix V). Writing We cannt emphasize enugh the imprtance f writing as part f every curriculum area. Every day in every classrm, students shuld be writing individually, in small r whle-class grups, in jurnals, thrugh s and ther Internet cnnectins, n electrnic devices. They shuld be writing research reprts, pinins, petry, cnclusins, summaries, prayers, and reflectins. In additin, teaching students t carefully and accurately cite surces fr their wrk beginning in elementary grades, and then emphasizing varius bibligraphy styles such as MLA r APA in middle schl grades, is vital t ensure prper research methd and technique in high schl. Just as it is impssible t imagine a schl day withut reading, it shuld be equally impssible t envisin a schl day withut writing. 6

7 Jurnal writing is an effective learning strategy and assessment instrument teachers are encuraged t use. Hwever, teachers wh assign jurnals must understand that they are respnsible fr reading entries in a timely manner and taking apprpriate actin if and when students write entries that cause alarm (vilent r self-destructive remarks, fr example). ASSESSMENT Assessment is a means f measuring perfrmance. It illustrates hw well we are accmplishing ur stated missin, gals, and bjectives t educate and frm the whle persn. Thrugh an integrated system f standards and f multiple frms f evaluatin, assessment measures: beliefs, attitudes and behavirs, which are expressins f ur Cathlic identity; cntent knwledge student achievement (individual and grup) ; and the learning and teaching envirnment (NCEA S Statement n Accuntability and Assessment in Cathlic Educatin) Assessments f students shuld match the learning utcme r gal. In all classrms, a variety f assessments, bth bjective and subjective, shuld be used t enhance learning and measure prgress. Assessments are bth instructinal tls fr students while they are learning and accuntability tls t determine if learning has ccurred. These assessments shuld include, but are nt limited t: Summative assessments are MILEPOSTS while frmative assessments are CHECKPOINTS. Milepst/Summative assessments are designed initially by a teacher fr each curse and reflects where yu want yur students t be at end f unit. It is a measure OF learning designed t determine degree f mastery f each student it judges the success f the prcess/prduct at the end. Checkpint/Frmative assessments are designed t prepare students fr the milepst assessment; they direct instructin and ensure students have the apprpriate practice pprtunities befre the summative assessment. They are stps alng the way. Results are used t direct instructin and/r t plan crrective activities. FORMATIVE SUMMATIVE PURPOSE T mnitr and guide prcess/prduct while still in prgress T judge the success f prcess/prduct at the end (hwever arbitrarily defined) TIME OF ASSESSMENT TYPES OF ASSESSMENT During the prcess r develpment f the prduct Infrmal bservatin, quizzes, hmewrk, teacher questins, wrksheets At the end f the prcess r when the prduct is cmpleted Frmal bservatin, tests, prjects, term papers, exhibitins USE OF ASSESSMENT INFORMATION T imprve r change a prcess/prduct while it is still ging n r being develped Judge the quality f a prcess/prduct; grade, rank, prmte 7

8 FORMS OF ASSESSMENT: Criterin Referenced (CRA): (Paper/Pencil Tests/Quizzes) Multiple Chice Matching Items Cmpletin Items Shrt Answer Essay Style Visual Representatin Standardized Tests (ITBS/CgAT Grades 2-7) Teacher/text created tests (Written r ral) Fluency tests Teacher r text generated check lists f skills Perfrmance Assessment (PA): Student frmal and infrmal presentatins acrss the curriculum using rubrics, checklists, rating scales, anecdtal recrds: Recitatins, reading, retellings, speeches, debates, discussins, vide r audi perfrmances Written wrk acrss the curriculum Cperative grup wrk (students are assessed individually, never as a grup) Stry, play, pem, paragraph(s), essay, research paper Spelling bees Petry recitals Oratrical Cmpetitins Classrm perfrmance/demnstratin (live r taped) Parent/Teacher/Student cnferences Presentatins (live r taped) Oral, dance, visual (phts r vide) Seminars Prjects Anecdtal recrds Applicatin f Standard English in daily written and ral wrk acrss the curriculum (including ntebks, jurnals, blgs, respnses t questins) Teacher bservatin f student activities acrss the curriculum Oral reading Infrmal and frmal inventries Daily wrk Student spelling in written wrk Ntebk checks Running recrds Applicatin f skills acrss the curriculum *Prtflis *All schls are required keep prtflis f student writing. Each year there shuld be a minimum f tw pieces f riginal writing included in the prtfli. The writing may be frm any area f curriculum (religin, math, scial studies, science, etc.), but must be accmpanied by the rubric used t evaluate the writing. Independent (IA): Teacher bservatin Teacher-student cnference Student self-crrectin and reflectin n learning and perfrmance Student self-assessment f gals On-line prgrams that allw students t self-assess Instructinal questins Questinnaires Respnse Jurnals Learning Lgs Oral tests/exams 8

9 The Religin Teacher It is imprtant t keep in mind that any curriculum is nly as effective as the persn, r persns, whse respnsibility it is t teach. Therefre, the persnal qualities, credentials, and cmmitment f every teacher are vital. Especially des it depend upn the faith, hpe, and lve f teachers respnding t Gd s grace by grwing in these virtues and ministering t thers. (NDC, 2005) The persn f the teacher is the medium in which the message f faith is incarnated. The teachers in Cathlic schls and religius educatin/faith frmatin prgrams must embrace the Cathlic faith in their persnal lives, s that they may share their faith and their lve f the Church with the children entrusted t their care. Teachers wh s cherish and live their faith, galvanize and inspirit these religin curriculum standards and thus preserve the Cathlic faith. 9

10 Prfessin f Faith Archdicesan Religin Strands and Achievement Standards I. Church The students will understand that the Church is the peple f Gd n earth and the sign f Gd s presence in the wrld tday. II. Dctrine The students will acquire knwledge f the dctrines f the Church in an age apprpriate manner. Celebratin f the Christian Mystery III. Liturgy/Sacraments The students will develp an appreciatin f and participatin in the liturgical and sacramental life f the Church. Life in Christ IV. Scripture The students will develp an appreciatin f the Scriptures as Gd s inspired wrd. V. Mrality/Family Life The students will frm their cnscience accrding t the teachings f Scripture, Jesus, and the Church, s that they can make crrect mral decisins. The students will cultivate a reverence fr all f life and develp an understanding and respect fr the physical, psychlgical, and spiritual aspects f sexuality. VI. VII. Cathlic Scial Teachings The students will becme aware f the fact that they are members f a glbal cmmunity and share a respnsibility fr each ther s welfare. Service/Christian Witness The students will realize an understanding that as Cathlic Christians, students have a respnsibility t becme actively invlved in the missin f the Church as servant t the wrld. Christian Prayer VIII. Prayer The students will cultivate a prayer life; learn varius frms f praying; be prvided with experiences fr varius frms f prayer. 10

11 Grade 1 PROFESSION OF FAITH I. Church The students will understand that the Church is the peple f Gd n earth and the sign f Gd s presence in the wrld tday. Upn this rck I will build my church. (Matthew 16:18) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T understand abut Gd s family and his/her rle in it. 1. understand that Gd created His Church ut f lve 2. recgnize the Church as the family f Gd 3. identify Gd as ur lving Father wh created everything and everyne B. T describe hw the church is a special and sacred place 1. students participate in a tur f the church building, identifying and understanding the significance f: Tabernacle Altar Baptismal Fnt Statins f the Crss Stained glass windws Sanctuary II. Dctrine The students will acquire knwledge f the dctrines f the Church in an age apprpriate manner. G, therefre, and make disciples f all natins, baptizing them in the name f the Father, and f the Sn, and f the Hly Spirit, teaching them t bserve all that I have cmmanded yu. (Matthew 28: 19-10) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T knw Gd as a lving Father 1. identify ways that Gd shws lve fr us and hw we can respnd 2. understand that Gd made us ut f lve and will lve us always 11

12 B. T knw Gd as Creatr C. T retell the stry f the creatin f man and wman D. T knw Jesus as the Sn f Gd E. T cme t see Jesus as Gift f the Father F. T read and cmprehend stries f the life f Jesus G. T recgnize that the Hly Spirit can help us make gd chices s we can live tgether in peace 3. recgnize that Gd made each ne f us as special with special gifts and talents 4. understand Gd prmised t lve us always and t be with us always 1. recgnize Gd in creatin: describe the wrld as Gd s gift t us recgnize Gd s wnderful creatins explain hw Gd called each creatin by name 1. understand as humans Adam and Eve were created in Gd s image and likeness 2. understand Gd gave Adam and Eve the Garden f Eden 3. explain that Adam and Eve were created t live in jy and peace 4. recgnize that Adam and Eve disbeyed Gd and lst the privilege t live in the Garden f Eden 1. articulate that Jesus is the Sn f Gd 2. understand that Gd gave us Jesus t be ur brther 3. recgnize that Gd gave us Jesus t shw us hw t live the Great Cmmandment t lve ne anther as Gd lves us 1. recgnize hw Jesus, the Sn f Gd, teaches us abut Gd 2. recgnize Jesus as ur Savir 3. articulate that the greatest gift f Gd s lve was the gift f Jesus, His Sn 1. understand that the stries f Jesus are written in the New Testament 2. rle play varius stries f the Life f Jesus; fr example: Palm Sunday The Stry f the Laves and the Fishes The Baptism f Jhn the Baptist 3. retell stries frm the New Testament abut the Life f Jesus 1. recgnize the Hly Spirit as ur guide express that the Hly Spirit is the third persn f the Hly Trinity understand that the Hly Spirit guides the Church describe ways the Hly Spirit inspires us t help thers identify the gifts f the Hly Spirit as ways t guide him/her and inspire him/her t help thers 12

13 H. T recgnize Mary as the Mther f Jesus and as ur Mther I. T identify the Hly Family 1. recgnize that Mary said Yes t be the mther f Jesus 2. becme familiar with the feasts that celebrate ur Blessed Mther 3. recgnize Mary as ur Mther and a rle mdel fr all mthers 4. understand that the Church hnrs Mary as the Mther f ur Church 5. recite the Hail Mary t shw lve and hnr t Mary wh leads us t Jesus 6. pray the Rsary 1. articulate that the Hly Family is made up f Mary, Jseph, and Jesus 2. cmpare and cntrast hw his/her family is like Jesus family 3. retell stries in the Bible that prtray the Hly Family CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN MYSTERY III. Liturgy/Sacraments The students will develp an appreciatin f and participatin in the liturgical and sacramental life f the Church. Fr where tw r three are gathered tgether in my name, there am I in the midst f them. (Matthew 18:20) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T understand and display reverence fr events celebrated during the liturgical year: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Hly Week, Easter, Pentecst, Hly Days 1. recgnize the Liturgical Year as Seasns f the Church reflecting the Life f Christ 2. describe the fur weeks befre Christmas as Advent 3. celebrate Advent as a time fr waiting fr Gd s greatest gift, Jesus 4. celebrate Christmas as the birthday f Jesus 5. re-enact the Christmas Stry 6. celebrate Lent frty days befre Easter by praying and perfrming acts f kindness and small sacrifices 7. begin t understand the meaning f Hly Week and the Easter Triduum marking the Last Supper and the Death f Christ n the Crss, and the Resurrectin 13

14 8. recgnize Easter as the day Jesus rse frm the dead 9. celebrate Ascensin Thursday as the day Jesus rse bdy and sul t heaven 10. celebrate the Hly Days thrughut the Liturgical Year B. T explain that the sacraments are celebratins and signs f Jesus lve C. T explain that we becme members f Gd s family and receive new life thrugh the sacrament f baptism D. T bring t mind that Jesus shares Himself with us in a special meal 1. describe the sacraments as signs and celebratins f Gd s presence 2. identify the seven sacraments by their names 3. recgnize the symbls f each sacrament 1. identify Baptism as the sacrament with which the Church welcmes him/her as a member f Gd s family 2. rle play the rite f Baptism 3. name ways he/she can practice his/her baptismal call such as acts f lve, caring, and sharing 1. describe hw Cathlics celebrate Gd s lve at Mass 2. tell what is meant by the Sacrament f the Eucharist 3. understand that there are tw special parts f the Mass: the Liturgy f the Wrd and the Liturgy f the Eucharist 4. identify the rles peple play in the celebratin f the Eucharist 5. identify the many hly bjects used in the celebratin f the Eucharist at Mass LIFE IN CHRIST IV. Scripture The students will develp an appreciatin f the Scriptures as Gd s inspired wrd. Then he pened their minds t understand the scriptures. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T understand that the Bible cntains Gd s wrds fr His peple 1. identify the tw divisins f the Bible: the Old and New Testament 2. recall the Bible as the Church s hly bk that is the Wrd f Gd 3. identify that the Scripture readings at Mass are taken frm the Old and New Testament 4. understand that stries f the life f Jesus are shared in the hmilies f the priests and deacns during the liturgy B. T intrduce 1. retell the birth f Jesus 14

15 Gspel stries: birth and childhd f Jesus, Jesus as healer, Jesus wrking miracles, Jesus and the Last Supper, Jesus death and Resurrectin, Jesus after the Resurrectin 2. give examples f Jesus childhd as tld in the New Testament stries 3. name sme f the healing stries f Jesus in the New Testament 4. give examples f sme f the miracles Jesus perfrmed in the New Testament 5. name sme f the parables Jesus tld t cnvey his message abut Gd, his kingdm, and his lve fr the pr and sinners 6. dramatize the stry f the Last Supper 7. pray the Statins f the Crss 8. dramatize r retell the stry f the Resurrectin 9. rle play the stry f Emmaus V. Mrality/Family Life The students will frm their cnscience accrding t the teachings f Scripture, Jesus, and the Church, s that they can make crrect mral decisins. The students will cultivate a reverence fr all f life and develp an understanding and respect fr the physical, psychlgical, and spiritual aspects f sexuality. D unt thers as yu wuld have them d unt yu. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recgnize that creatin is a gift frm Gd 1. describe ways we care fr Gd s wrld 2. identify ways t recycle as a way t care fr Gd s wrld 3. identify hw we can reverence all f creatin (i.e., recycle) 4. cnstruct I care statements t name ways we can care fr Gd s wrld 5. dramatize situatins in which he/she cares fr Gd s wrld 6. grw a plant r make a bird feeder t shw we care fr Gd s creatin B. T shw hw we lve ur family 1. understand Gd gave us the gift f life and a lving heart 2. recgnize as members f a family we care fr ne anther, help ne anther, and lve ne anther 3. Identify that there are different kinds f families: ur wn family; ur church family; ur cmmunity family; ur schl family; and ur wrld family 4. describe ways we care fr all ur families fllwing the Law f Lve 15

16 C. T demnstrate hw we make gd chices with the help f the Hly Spirit 5. recgnize that Gd gave us the gift f chice 6. describe sme lving chices 7. identify the Ten Cmmandments and the Greatest Cmmandment as laws that help peple make gd chices 8. understand that the Hly Spirit helps us make gd chices and that all chices have cnsequences 9. give examples that shw the Hly Spirit helps us practice the Ten Cmmandments VI. Cathlic Scial Teachings The students will becme aware f the fact that they are members f a glbal cmmunity and share a respnsibility fr each ther s welfare. Blessed are the peacemakers, fr they will be called children f Gd. (Matthew 5:9) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recgnize that we care fr and celebrate peple f different cultures and races 1. understand that all peple are created in the image and likeness f Gd 2. describe ways in which he/she can shw dignity and respect t peple wh are frm different cuntries, speak a different language, r have a different skin clr 3. celebrate the diversity f cultural gifts B. T demnstrate hw we shw cncern fr the disadvantaged 1. recgnize that all blessings are gifts f Gd 2. participate in scial actin prjects in yur schl and cmmunity: take part in a fd and clthing drive: cllect fd fr yur lcal fd pantry, cllect tys fr needy children 3. identify ways in which we all, at times, are in need f the help f thers 4. create cards fr patients at a lcal cnvalescent hme 5. rle play the stry f Jesus feeding the crwd with the laves and the fishes and describe hw he/she can feed the hungry in his/her cmmunity 6. make a prayer tree t pray fr thse in need 7. retell the stry f St. Martin f Turs fr the purpse f recgnizing Jesus in the disadvantaged VII. Service/Christian Witness The students will realize an understanding that as Cathlic Christians, students have a respnsibility t becme actively invlved in the missin f the Church as servant t the wrld. 16

17 If anyne wishes t be first, he shall be the last f all and the servant f all. (Mark 9:35) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T describe ways we can be helpful and lving t ur family, teachers, and friends 1. write ways he/she can be a lving and giving member f his/her family 2. articulate ways as a fllwer f Jesus, he/she is called t serve thers 3. name ways we shw lve fr ur family, teachers, and friends when we fllw the cmmandments 4. describe hw the Hly Spirit helps us ask frgiveness when smene hurts us and name ways we can d better 5. name ways he/she can help his/her family, teachers, and friends recalling bth the Great Cmmandment and the furth cmmandment B. T interpret hw Jesus shws us hw t live 1. articulate hw we live the Great Cmmandment 2. demnstrate ways we shw lve fr ur neighbr 3. retell stries frm the New Testament where Jesus shwed us hw t live: Gd Shepherd, Gd Samaritan CHRISTIAN PRAYER VIII. Prayer The students will cultivate a prayer life; learn varius frms f praying; be prvided with experiences fr varius frms f prayer. By prayer and petitin, with thanksgiving, make yur request knwn t Gd. Then the peace f Gd that surpasses all understanding will guard yur hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T understand that prayer is listening t and talking with Gd 1. pray the different kinds f prayer: adratin, petitin, srrw, thanksgiving 2. review and recite the Srrwful Mysteries f The Rsary 3. pray using his/her wrds 4. articulate when we can pray any time, any place, and fr any reasn 5. write and illustrate his/her wn prayer f praise, thankfulness, petitin, and srrw B. T shw hw Jesus teaches us hw t pray 1. retell frm the New Testament the way Jesus taught his disciples t pray 17

18 2. understand that Jesus taught his friends the Our Father 3. explain the meaning f the Our Father 4. review and pray the Our Father C. T make and pray the Sign f the Crss, and pray the Lrd s Prayer, the Hail Mary, the Glry Be, and prayers befre and after meals D. T discuss why mrning, mealtime, and night prayers are imprtant 1. review and pray the Sign f the Crss, Lrd s Prayer, Hail Mary frm memry 2. articulate a prayer befre and after meals i.e., traditinal Cathlic Grace 3. cmpse and create his/her wn infrmal prayer 4. pray a prayer reflective f the charism f their individual schl 1. explain that he/she says mrning, mealtime, and night prayers t praise Gd and give thanks t Gd fr his gifts f creatin 2. describe that he/she prays daily t ask Gd t be with him/her; t guide his/her wrk thrugh the day; t assist him/her in making chices; t bless everything he/she des during the day The dynamic between the persnal encunter knwledge and Christian witness is integral t the diaknia f truth, which the Church exercises in the midst f humanity. (Ppe Benedict XVI, 2008) 18

19 Grade 2 PROFESSION OF FAITH I. Church The students will understand that the Church is the peple f Gd n earth and the sign f Gd s presence in the wrld tday. Upn this rck I will build my church. (Matthew 16:18) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recgnize that we belng t a parish family 1. understand that the mst imprtant celebratin is the Eucharist 2. understand that the Mass begins when the assembly gathers tgether t praise and thank Gd 3. recgnize that when he/she gathers fr the celebratin f the Eucharist, Jesus is truly present 4. explain that Jesus invited his friends t participate in the celebratin f the breaking f the bread by saying, D this is memry f me. B. T explain the parts f a Mass C. T knw that the Church helps us t lve Gd and thers as Jesus did 1. identify the parts f the Mass Liturgy f the Wrd Old Testament readings remind him/her f Gd s wrd t the peple f Israel: New Testament readings listen t gd news f Jesus and understand his teachings. Liturgy f the Eucharist Preparatin f the gifts: Prayer ver the Offerings: Eucharistic Prayer: and the Cmmunin Rite 2. recite the prayers and respnses 3. rle play the parts f the Mass 1. understand that Jesus wants him/her t stay clse t Him by praying, reading the Bible, and celebrating Mass 2. rle play stries abut bringing the gd news: i.e. The Gd Samaritan r the Prdigal Sn 3. discuss ways peple are fllwers f Jesus sharing the message f the gd news: the rle f the Ppe; the rle f Bishps; the rle f priests, religius, and deacns; and the rle f the laity 19

20 D. T explain that the Church teaches us t imitate saints wh shw their lve f Gd by the witness f their lives 1. understand that the saints were peple wh lived n earth, lved Gd, and gave their lives t Gd in all they said and did 2. discuss ways the saints lived the gd news f Jesus 3. identify Nvember 1 as the Feast f All Saints 4. understand that we are all called t be saints 5. write abut his/her patrn saint 6. celebrate the lives f the saints thrugh the liturgical year II. Dctrine The students will acquire knwledge f the dctrines f the Church in an age apprpriate manner. G, therefre, and make disciples f all natins, baptizing them in the name f the Father, and f the Sn, and f the Hly Spirit, teaching them t bserve all that I have cmmanded yu. (Matthew 28: 19-10) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T articulate that Jesus is the Sn f Gd and came t bring the Gd News 1. define the Gd News f Gd 2. articulate that Jesus taught us abut His Father s great lve thrugh example and stries: i.e. frgive thers, be kind t thers, help thers wh are sick, share with thers, and pray ften B. T explre the mystery f the Hly Trinity: Gd ur Father, Jesus the Sn, and the Hly Spirit 1. understand the Hly Trinity is three Persns in ne Gd Father, Sn, and Hly Spirit 2. recgnize that Gd the Father is the first persn f the Hly Trinity 3. recgnize that Gd is ur Father and he/she is a child f Gd created by Gd 4. recgnize that he/she relies n Gd the Father fr what he/she needs and trusts in Gd t knw what is best fr him/her 5. recgnize Jesus is the Sn f Gd, the secnd persn f the Hly Trinity wh became man 6. understand Jesus is the Savir f the wrld sent by Gd the Father 7. recgnize that the Hly Spirit is the third persn f the Hly Trinity 8. discuss the rle f the Hly Spirit t guide and teach us and give us strength t the gd news f Jesus 9. demnstrate belief in the Hly Trinity by making the Sign f the Crss 10. design a banner that has a symbl f the Hly Trinity 20

21 C. T recgnize that the Hly Spirit can help us make gd chices s we can live tgether in peace D. T explain that Gd lves us even when we hurt thers E. T express that Jesus brings us Gd s frgiveness. 1. understand that receiving the Hly Spirit gives him/her the ability t live in peace with each ther 2. recgnize the Hly Spirit cmes t us thrugh the Church s sacrament f baptism 1. recgnize that Gd gave us the gift f chice 2. express that Gd lves us n matter what we chse 3. review that Gd wants us t say we are srry when we hurt thers 4. explain that when we make the right chices by ding lving acts f kindness fr all thse we hurt 1. list the ways Jesus shwed frgiveness thrugh His teachings in the New Testament. 2. recall that Jesus came and lived amng the family f Gd t teach us hw t pray and live the Cmmandment f Lve 3. recgnize that Jesus shwed us hw t frgive thers CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN MYSTERY III. Liturgy/Sacraments The students will develp an appreciatin f and participatin in the liturgical and sacramental life f the Church. Fr where tw r three are gathered tgether in my name, there am I in the midst f them. (Matthew 18:20) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T specify that the Cathlic Church celebrates its faith thrugh the sacraments 1. review the seven sacraments as gifts f lve and grace frm Gd 2. review the sacrament f Baptism and recgnize that water is the visible sign f Baptism 3. rle play a smene being baptized 4. review the sacrament f Cnfirmatin as a celebratin when we are sealed with the gift f the Hly Spirit 5. list the symbls f Cnfirmatin 6. list the gifts f the Hly Spirit 7. review the Sacrament f Matrimny as a time that a man and a wman prmise Gd t lve and take care f each ther fr the rest f their lives 8. review the Sacrament f Hly Orders as a man s respnse t Gd s call t serve His peple as a priest 9. discuss sme f the ways a priest helps us 10. review the signs and symbls f the Sacrament f the Aninting f the Sick 21

22 B. T celebrate the Sacrament f Penance and Recnciliatin, and the Sacrament f the Eucharist 1. summarize that Sacrament f Penance and Penance and Recnciliatin is a gift f frgiveness frm Gd 2. recall that sin is a chice t disbey Gd s laws 3. retell the difference between temptatin, accident, mistakes, and sin 4. distinguish that sin is a thught, wrd, r actin that we freely chse t d, even thugh we knw it is wrng 5. t distinguish between the tw kinds f sins: venial and mrtal 6. rle play the steps f a Recnciliatin service 7. recgnize that the Eucharist is truly Jesus Christ bdy and bld 8. recall that the Eucharist is celebrated as the secnd part f the Mass when the priest cnsecrates the bread and wine int the bdy and bld f Jesus 9. recall that the Sacrament f the Eucharist may be received by thse wh have received their First Hly Cmmunin 10. recgnize that at Mass we cmmemrate the Last Supper LIFE IN CHRIST IV. Scripture The students will develp an appreciatin f the Scriptures as Gd s inspired wrd. Then he pened their minds t understand the scriptures. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T indicate that the Bible is made up f Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Scriptures 1. review Scripture as the Wrd f Gd in the Old and New Testament 2. recgnize that Gd speaks t us thrugh the stries in the Old and New Testament 3. distinguish the difference between the Old and New Testament 4. name the fur gspel writers B. T be able t understand the Bible as Hly Scripture and the Wrd f the Lrd 1. recall that Gd speaks t us thrugh the Bible 2. recgnize that we find the histry f ur faith in the Bible 3. recall that Jesus taught us the great cmmandment f lve thrugh stries and example 22

23 V. Mrality/Family Life The students will frm their cnscience accrding t the teachings f Scripture, Jesus, and the Church, s that they can make crrect mral decisins. The students will cultivate a reverence fr all f life and develp an understanding and respect fr the physical, psychlgical, and spiritual aspects f sexuality. D unt thers as yu wuld have them d unt yu. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T pint ut that we treat thers the way Jesus did 1. recall that Gd sent Jesus t shw us the way t live as a member f the family f Gd 2. list ways frm the New Testament that demnstrate hw Jesus shwed us t live the Gd News 3. recall hw Jesus teaches us by example t fllw The Ten Cmmandments B. T pint ut that we have a chice t d gd C. T explain that we sin when we chse nt t d gd 1. recall that the Hly Family is ur mdel t make gd chices 2. rle play the parables demnstrating hw we make gd chices 3. discuss hw The Ten Cmmandments give us an example t help us make right chices 4. discuss ways in which we can live the Great Cmmandment, giving specific ways we can shw lve t ne anther 1. define sin as chsing t disbey Gd s Law f lve 2. explain the difference between temptatin, accidents, mistakes, and sin 3. recgnize that we sin when we make the wrng chice against the Cmmandment f Lve 4. recgnize that when we sin we hurt r harm urselves, ther peple, and ur relatinship with Gd 23

24 VI. Cathlic Scial Teachings The students will becme aware f the fact that they are members f a glbal cmmunity and share a respnsibility fr each ther s welfare. Blessed are the peacemakers, fr they will be called children f Gd. (Matthew 5:9) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T demnstrate that we lve thers as gifts frm Gd 1. recgnize that we are called t be peacemakers 2. list ways we can shw lve t ur neighbrs by caring fr Gd s gifts in creatin 3. illustrate ways we can respect and celebrate the diversity f anther 4. list ways t shw hw in caring and lving thers, we can feed the hungry, prvide fr the pr, cmfrt the sick, and be Gd s hands n earth 5. recgnize Gd s Great Cmmandment by sharing ur talents and gifts with thers B. T indicate that we share what we have with thers 1. recgnize that we live in relatinship with all members f the human family 2. identify ways Jesus demnstrated bringing peace and justice t thers in the New Testament 3. name ways t becme fully invlved in family, cmmunity, and the wrld 4. identify ways we can help smene wh is alne; include thers in a grup prject; r wrk tgether with thers fr the gd f everyne 5. brainstrm ideas/practical ways in which we can get invlved in cmmunity prjects VII. Service/Christian Witness The students will realize an understanding that as Cathlic Christians, students have a respnsibility t becme actively invlved in the missin f the Church as servant t the wrld. If anyne wishes t be first, he shall be the last f all and the servant f all. (Mark 9:35) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recall that the Eucharist is a sacrament f lve and service 1. recgnize that Jesus sacrificed Himself fr us 2. explain that Jesus sacrificed Himself fr us t fulfill His Father s cmmand 3. recall that at Mass we remember and give thanks fr 24

25 Jesus sacrifice 4. explain that we share in the life-giving sacrifice f Jesus when we celebrate the Eucharist 5. explain that the Eucharist is the heart f Christian life fr the whle Church 6. participatin in the celebratin f the Eucharist is essential t wh we are as faithful, Cathlic peple 7. recall that during the Eucharistic prayers, we thank Gd fr the earth and all the peple n it B. T specify hw we cperate in schl, church, and cmmunity prjects 1. recall that we are called t be a missinary t serve ur hmes, schls, cmmunities, and the wrld 2. recgnize that the Hly Spirit inspires us t be fully invlved in the life f ur families and ur cmmunity 3. make a web shwing all the rganizatins, grups, and cmmunities f which yu are part: i.e., class, schl, parish, sprts teams, music lessns, friendship grups, r clubs 4. make a cllage shwing ways t get invlved in helping the sick and pr 5. discuss ways t participate in parish activities: fd drives, clthing drives, fundraisers, helping a fd bank, visiting the sick, writing letters r pems t the hmebund 6. read the parish bulletins, dicesan newspaper, and cmmunity newspaper t list ways t supprt activities in yur parish r cmmunity 7. recgnize that we share in ur schl, church, and cmmunity by using ur gifts and talents t care fr thers and the earth 8. list ways in which we care fr all creatin by respecting human life; animal life; plant life; and all Gd s creatin CHRISTIAN PRAYER VIII. Prayer The students will cultivate a prayer life; learn varius frms f praying; be prvided with experiences fr varius frms f prayer. By prayer and petitin, with thanksgiving, make yur request knwn t Gd. Then the peace f Gd that surpasses all understanding will guard yur hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T explain that at the Mass we pray the 1. recall that when we pray the respnses we fully participate in the Mass 25

26 respnses B. T relate what happens at the Liturgy f the Wrd and the Liturgy f the Eucharist C. T pray a Prayer f Srrw 2. recite and pray the Creed 3. recite and pray the Our Father 4. discuss the meaning f Amen as meaning Yes, this is true 1. recall that the Liturgy f the Wrd is listening t the Wrd f Gd in the readings frm the Old and New Testament 2. recgnize that the Gspel readings give examples f Jesus life and ways t live the Great Cmmandment f lve 3. express that the hmily helps us understand what Gd is saying t us and what Gd wants us t d 4. recgnize that the Liturgy f the Eucharist is the celebratin f the true Bdy and Bld f Jesus Christ 5. rle play the Last Supper using the same wrds Jesus used 1. recite the Prayer f Srrw Act f Cntritin 2. recgnize that cntritin means being srry, intending t change, and wanting frgiveness 3. explain what the wrds in the Prayer f Srrw mean 4. explain that we say the Prayer f Srrw with the intentin f ding penance r a lving act f kindness and prayer 5. write a prayer f cntritin using the fllwing pattern: tell Gd yu are srry fr having sinned, prmise t d better, ask Gd s frgiveness and help, and thank Gd fr His lve 6. review chices by examining ur cnscience, evaluating whether we made gd r bad chices Only thrugh faith can we freely give ur assent t Gd s testimny and acknwledge Him as the transcendent guarantr f the truth He reveals. Again, we see why fstering persnal intimacy with Jesus Christ and cmmunal witness t His lving truth is indispensable in Cathlic institutins f learning. (Ppe Benedict XVI, 2008) 26

27 GUIDELINES FOR RECONCILIATION THE STUDENT learns that Gd lves us even when we sin and that He invites us t frgiveness, especially thrugh His wrds in the Bible appreciates that Gd s frgiveness brings peace and jy realizes that Gd s lve is shwn thrugh frgiveness understands that sin hurts ur relatinships with Gd, thers and the cmmunity and that Recnciliatin reunites us with Gd, thers and the cmmunity realizes the imprtance f admitting faults and expressing srrw knws hw t make a simple examinatin f cnscience becmes aware f the need f Jesus frgiveness understands that sin is chsing t disbey Gd s law f lve knws the difference between temptatin, accidents, mistakes and sin realizes that sin brings unhappiness t thers and urselves begins t appreciate the meaning and value f the Sacrament f Recnciliatin demnstrates an understanding f elements within the Rite f Recnciliatin appreciates the reasns fr the penance given by the priest and accepts the respnsibility fr its fulfillment celebrates the Sacrament f Recnciliatin with jy appreciates hw the Sacrament f Recnciliatin helps us grw in Gd s lve desires t meet Jesus in the Sacrament ften and receive His peace shares Gd s lve and peace by caring fr and frgiving thers 27

28 GUIDELINES FOR EUCHARIST THE STUDENT appreciates Christ s lve as expressed at the Last Supper understands hw Jesus prepared the peple fr the gift f the Eucharist thrugh the miraculus multiplicatin f the laves knws that Jesus prmised the Hly Eucharist as an assurance that we culd be with Him nw and fr all eternity (Jhn 6) is encuraged t receive the Eucharist frequently as a means f becming mre Christ like knws that just as Jesus gave Himself as fd at the Last Supper, He gives Himself as fd t all wh receive Him in the Eucharist understands that t receive the Eucharist means t receive a share in Christ s life understands that upn receiving the Eucharist, we receive Jesus bdy, bld, sul, and divinity expresses a desire t receive the Eucharist fr the first time distinguishe between rdinary bread and Eucharistic bread gains an appreciatin fr the gift f Jesus in the Eucharist desires t receive Jesus, the Bread f Life, and t share His lve with all peple prepares fr receiving Jesus by lving and helping thers 28

29 Grade 3 PROFESSION OF FAITH I. Church The students will understand that the Church is the peple f Gd n earth and the sign f Gd s presence in the wrld tday. Upn this rck I will build my church. (Matthew 16:18) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T indicate that Jesus began His Church n earth and chse twelve apstles t help Him 1. knw Gd sent His nly Sn t be with us, teach us, save us frm sin 2. knw that Jesus is bth human and divine 3. Gd chse Jhn, Jesus cusin, t be a prphet, t baptize, and t help thers turn t Gd 4. understand apstle t mean ne wh is sent ; Jesus chse twelve men t fllw and teach in His ways B. T illustrate that the seasn f Advent prepares us fr Christmas C. T illustrate that Lent is a special time fr praying, sacrificing, and sharing 1. knw Advent as the seasn fr the preparing fr the cming f the Sn f Gd 2. knw wrd Advent means cming 3. knw that the first peple f Gd waited many years fr a Savir 4. knw and live the ways we prepare fr Jesus: praying t Gd, live Law f Lve, turn away frm sin, stay in Light f Jesus, be kind and just t all, d acts f kindness and lve 1. knw and understand Lent as a time t prepare fr Easter 2. knw Lent is 40 days lng and begins n Ash Wednesday 3. knw and understand Lent as a time t renew and remember ur Baptism and cleansing f riginal sin 4. knw and remember that thrugh Baptism we became members f Gd s family, that Gd lives within us thrugh His gift f grace 5. knw and understand Lent as a time f getting clser t Gd thrugh the Sacrament f Penance and Recnciliatin and the Sacrament f the Eucharist 6. remember and cntinue t understand that Gd gave us new life thrugh the Paschal Mystery f Jesus 7. explain why we receive ashes n Ash Wednesday and the meaning f them 29

30 8. knw and understand that we are strengthened by Gd s lve and frgiveness 9. pray, fast, and d acts f kindness and lve fr all f Gd s family as we fllw in the ways f Jesus D. T pint ut that Christians celebrate Jesus rising frm the dead E. T explain the marks f the Cathlic Church 1. understand the three hliest days are when Jesus passes frm life t death t new life: Hly Thursday, Gd Friday, and Easter Sunday 2. cntinue t understand and celebrate at Mass the Last Supper as the time Jesus gave Himself t His disciples in the frms f bread and wine 3. cntinue t understand Gd Friday as the day Jesus suffered and died fr us n the crss 4. cntinue t understand Hly Saturday as the night we remember all that Jesus did fr us as He lived n the earth 5. understand the Easter (Paschal) Candle is blessed and lit as Jesus is ur Light 6. celebrate the jy f Jesus rising frm the dead, welcme new members int ur Church thrugh Baptism, Hly Eucharist, Cnfirmatin 7. understand Easter Sunday as day we celebrate the Resurrectin f Jesus 8. cntinue t understand we receive new strength and jy frm ur Risen Christ 1. identify the fur marks f the Church as being ne, hly, Cathlic, and apstlic 2. knw and understand the Church is One: ne cmmunity called tgether by Gd wh strengthens us t live and wrship tgether united by Baptism live and wrk tgether as ne cmmunity, lving Gd and each ther 3. knw and understand the Church is Hly: we share in Gd s life nce baptized grw in hliness as celebrate sacraments grw in hliness as lve, care fr thers 4. knw and understand the Church is Cathlic: Cathlic means universal peple everywhere are called and invited t jin the Cathlic churches n all cntinents are ne and the same Cathlic Church 5. prvide an authentic example f each mark 30

31 II. Dctrine The students will acquire knwledge f the dctrines f the Church in an age apprpriate manner. G, therefre, and make disciples f all natins, baptizing them in the name f the Father, and f the Sn, and f the Hly Spirit, teaching them t bserve all that I have cmmanded yu. (Matthew 28: 19-10) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T shw hw Gd lves us like a parent 1. knw and trust in Gd s lve fr each persn 2. knw and understand the Bible as a cllectin f bks telling f Gd s lve fr all f His creatins 3. knw and understand and recgnize Gd and His great lve in all f His creatins: human life, animal life, plant life, land and water frms 4. knw and understand Gd created everything and everyne ut f lve 5. knw and understand Gd sent Jesus t teach abut Gd s lve and Kingdm, hw t care, lve, and prtect all life B. T demnstrate that the Hly Spirit is with us t help us t pray C. T identify Gd as Father, Sn, and Hly Spirit 1. knw, feel, and understand Hly Spirit alive within each persn 2. feel guidance f Hly Spirit in knwing right frm wrng 3. knw and understand Hly Spirit leads and guides the Church in its teachings 4. knw Hly Spirit guides the Ppe, all bishps, priests in their leadership 5. knw and feel the Hly Spirit alive and helping us t: lve Gd, fllw in the ways f Jesus, practice the Law f Lve, wrk fr the lve, respect, justice, and freedms fr all Gd s peple 6. knw, pray, and believe the Apstles Creed as the prayer f all we believe and live as Cathlics 1. knw and believe in the Blessed Trinity as three persns in ne Gd 2. knw the Sn as the secnd persn f the Blessed Trinity wh became man 3. knw Jesus is divine and human at same time, grew up in human family with Mary and Jseph 4. knw Jesus fulfilled His public ministry as Gd wanted, calling all t fllw in His ways and teachings 5. knw and understand the Hly Spirit as Gd alive within us and as third persn f the Blessed Trinity 6. understand Jesus sent the Hly Spirit t help guide His 31

32 Disciples 7. understand Pentecst as the day Jesus sent the Hly Spirit 8. understand that the Hly Spirit filled the Disciples with bravery and inspiratin t teach and baptize Gd s peple 9. understand that n Pentecst the Church was started when many were baptized D. T explain that Jesus is a persn wh lived histrically and is alive nw 1. understand that Jesus was brn human, lived amng the peple, taught in synaggues, shwed peple hw t live 2. knw and understand that Jesus was human but als divine as He served the family f Gd in such ways as healing the sick, cmfrting the needy, feeding hungry, teaching hw t pray, teaching abut Gd and His lve fr all, etc. 3. knw and understand that Jesus gave His human life fr us by dying n the crss s that we might gain eternal life with Gd in heaven 4. knw and understand that Jesus is alive tday with us in His Hly Wrds in the Bible 5. knw, understand, and feel Jesus alive within us still shwing us hw t live as His true disciples in the family f Gd 6. knw, feel, and understand that Jesus still cmes t us at Mass, alive in the Hly Eucharist, in the frms f bread and wine 7. knw and feel Jesus present in ur lives in all that we think, say, r d, calling us t stay in His light, t be hly and faithful, t live His Cmmandment f Lve, and t be His true disciples f tday, His hands n the earth CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN MYSTERY III. Liturgy/Sacraments The students will develp an appreciatin f and participatin in the liturgical and sacramental life f the Church. Fr where tw r three are gathered tgether in my name, there am I in the midst f them. (Matthew 18:20) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes 32

33 A. T explain that baptism, cnfirmatin and Eucharist are sacraments if initiatin B. T identify the sacrament f Penance and Recnciliatin, and the Sacrament f Aninting f the Sick as sacraments f healing C. T identify that sacraments f marriage and hly rders are sacraments f service 1. review and knw Baptism, Eucharist, and Cnfirmatin as the Sacraments f Initiatin 2. understand sacraments as a special sign given t us by Jesus in which we receive grace and hliness as we share in Gd s life and lve 3. understand that sacraments help us t live as true disciples f Jesus 4. understand and review Baptism as the first sacrament where the Church welcmes us int the family f Gd, washes away riginal sin, and frgives any sins we may have, filling us with the life and lve f Gd 5. understand and live the Eucharist as the living Jesus we receive in the frms f Bread and Wine in Hly Cmmunin, helping us always t grw clser t Gd, t Jesus 6. understand Cnfirmatin as being sealed with the gift f the Hly Spirit, giving us strength and curage t live as disciples f Jesus 1. understand and celebrate these sacraments f Gd s lve and frgiveness 2. understand that Jesus gives the Church the pwer t cntinue His healing wrk 3. review, practice, and understand Penance and Recnciliatin as the Sacrament where we: cnfess ur sins t a priest and prmise t d better receive frgiveness by the priest in the name f Gd heal ur relatinship with Gd 4. review and understand Aninting f the Sick as the Sacrament where: priest lays his hands n the sick blesses thse wh are sick with hly il prays fr their gd health the sick are strengthened in faith and smetimes healed 5. receive Gd s frgiveness fr any sins 1. knw and understand Sacraments f Service as being signs f lve t thers 2. knw and understand Hly Orders as a chice f living life as a priest, deacn, r bishp, given the grace t live ut their lives in service t the Gd and the Church: 3. knw and understand that Sisters and Brthers are called by Gd in Hly Service t His Church as they dedicate their lives t the ministry f serving the Church in many rles such as teachers, health care, serving the pr all ver the wrld, and directrs f religius educatin 4. understand Matrimny as a sacrament f the blessing 33

34 f the lve between a man and a wman wh are united in lve f Christ, receive grace t be faithful t each ther, share Gd s lve with their families, grw in hliness as serve Church tgether, welcme any children Gd may LIFE IN CHRIST IV. Scripture The students will develp an appreciatin f the Scriptures as Gd s inspired wrd. Then he pened their minds t understand the scriptures. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T lcate passages in the Bible accrding t bks, chapters, and verses 1. review and cntinue t understand the Bible as Gd s Hly Wrd frm the beginning f time 2. review and cntinue t understand the Bible as a cllectin f Bks called Scripture telling us f Gd s lve and hw we are t live 3. review and cntinue t understand that the Bible is divided int tw main parts, the Old and the New Testaments, guided by the Hly Spirit 4. review and cntinue t understand the Old Testament is abut the peple f Gd befre the time f Jesus 5. review and cntinue t understand the New Testament is abut the life f Jesus and the beginning f the Church 6. review and cntinue t understand the psalms as a cllectin f lyrics and sngs t Gd, giving thanks and praise 7. review and cntinue t understand that the Bible is read during the first part f the Mass: the Liturgy f the Wrd: B. T demnstrate hw we cme t knw Jesus in the Wrd f Gd 1. review and cntinue t understand that the Bible readings in the New Testament give in detail the life and wrk f Jesus n earth 2. review and cntinue t understand that thrugh the Wrd f Gd we cme t knw Jesus as bth human and divine 3. review and cntinue t understand the Hly Family and the life they led : Mary, Jseph, and Jesus, their relatives and friends 34

35 4. review and cntinue t understand Jesus, His public ministry frm the time He was left in the Temple, teaching and talking with the elders 5. review and cntinue t understand Jesus and His building f the family f Gd thrugh His teaching, healing, caring, and serving the family f Gd 6. review and cntinue t understand Jesus as the human mdel f hw the peple f Gd were t live and serve thers 7. review and cntinue t understand why Jesus chse His disciples t carry n His wrk n the earth, t cntinue t be His Hands when He left the earth t live with His Father in heaven 8. review and cntinue t understand that His disciples in turn built the Kingdm f Gd 9. review and cntinue t understand that Jesus suffered, died, and rse t save us s that we, t, may have eternal life with Gd in heaven 10. review and cntinue t understand that Jesus will cme again t the earth and that we must be prepared fr the Last Judgment when we will be filled with jy and happiness and ur life with Gd the Father, Sn, and Hly Spirit will g n frever in heaven V. Mrality/Family Life The students will frm their cnscience accrding t the teachings f Scripture, Jesus, and the Church, s that they can make crrect mral decisins. The students will cultivate a reverence fr all f life and develp an understanding and respect fr the physical, psychlgical, and spiritual aspects f sexuality. D unt thers as yu wuld have them d unt yu. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T emphasize that all f life is a gift frm Gd and must be respected 1. review and cntinue t understand Gd created all life: human, animal, plant 2. Gd created life ut f lve, making each unique, special, with wn gifts and talents 3. shw respect, care, and kindness fr all life 4. wrk fr scial justice fr all just as Jesus taught us, with lve and respect B. T recall that Jesus tells us t lve ne anther thrugh 1. review and cntinue t understand the lve f Gd thrugh stries f Jesus teachings in parables 2. knw a parable as a shrt stry with a message, using 35

36 parables C. T emphasize that the Ten Cmmandments help us t lve gd lives D. T recall that Jesus sums up the ten cmmandments in his Law f Lve things frm everyday life 3. cme t knw and understand sme f Jesus parables 1. cntinue t understand and knw the Ten Cmmandments given t Mses by Gd 2. cntinue t knw and live the Cmmandments in wn lives 3. cntinue t understand and knw that by fllwing Ten Cmmandments, we shw ur lve fr Gd and fr each ther 1. see Jesus as the teacher f Gd s everlasting lve 2. understand what it means t lve Gd and t lve thers as urselves (Law f Lve) 3. wrk fr justice and peace 4. wrk tgether t build better cmmunity in families, schls, and neighbrhds 5. build curage t bring gd news f Jesus VI. Cathlic Scial Teachings The students will becme aware f the fact that they are members f a glbal cmmunity and share a respnsibility fr each ther s welfare. Blessed are the peacemakers, fr they will be called children f Gd. (Matthew 5:9) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T apply respect fr all humanity t cncrete situatins 1. knw and understand we have a respnsibility t each ther t live in peace 2. knw and understand we are called t share the gd things in this wrld 3. l knw and understand the human rights that Gd has given t all: right t life right t clthing right t fd right t husing right t gd health care right t an educatin right t knw the truth right t be treated fairly and equally right t be safe and ut f danger 4. knw and wrk fr justice fr all: treat everyne fairly and with respect 5. knw and understand that all that we d is based upn 36

37 the Great Cmmandment f Lve: Lve Gd with all ur hearts, Lve ur neighbrs as urselves B. T memrize whatever we d fr peple in need, we d fr Jesus C. T explain that we share in Jesus missin t bring the message f lve, justice, and hpe t the pr and victims f injustice 1. learn and understand the wrds f Jesus: What s ever yu d fr the least f my brthers, that yu d unt me. Whatsever yu d t the least f my peple, that yu d unt me 1. will cme t understand discipleship means cntinuing the wrk f Jesus n earth: bringing Gd s life and lve t all peple taking care f the pr, hungry, sick thrugh prjects f cllectins, making meals, making cards, writing letters, taking up cllectins 2. live the Gd News f Jesus Christ by being His Hands n the earth 3. will wrk fr justice and peace thrugh lving and caring acts f kindness and with respect fr all thse we serve VII. Service/Christian Witness The students will realize an understanding that as Cathlic Christians, students have a respnsibility t becme actively invlved in the missin f the Church as servant t the wrld. If anyne wishes t be first, he shall be the last f all and the servant f all. (Mark 9:35) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T prvide pprtunities where we demnstrate hw we share in Jesus ministry by lving and serving thers 1. treat all Gd s peple with kindness and respect 2. live peacefully with all thse arund us 3. be fair t all we meet 4. d what is right, even when hard 5. be faithful and active members f the Church. 6. wrk with thers fr justice and peace fr all peple 7. pray, asking Gd fr help in spreading His Kingdm in families, schls, and neighbrhds 8. bring Gd s lve t all we meet 9. lve, bey parents and all wh care fr us 10. vlunteer t wrk in sup kitchens 11. visit the sick, elderly 12. help the disabled 37

38 13. write t leaders f ur cuntry fr laws and prtectin f peple 14. write t leaders f ur cuntry fr laws s all have health care and fd t eat 15. be a friend t thers, especially thse wh feel lnely and left ut 16. help thse wh are treated unfairly at hme, schl, playgrund, r neighbrhd 17. treat everyne fairly and with respect 18. welcme neighbr wh is new t ur cuntry 19. learn abut and care fr peple wh need help in this cuntry and in the wrld CHRISTIAN PRAYER VIII. Prayer The students will cultivate a prayer life; learn varius frms f praying; be prvided with experiences fr varius frms f prayer. By prayer and petitin, with thanksgiving, make yur request knwn t Gd. Then the peace f Gd that surpasses all understanding will guard yur hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T bserve that Gd hears ur prayers B. T shw the difference between spntaneus prayer and liturgical prayer 1. knw and understand that prayer is listening and talking t Gd alne r with thers 1. knw and understand liturgy is the fficial prayers f the Church t Gd the Father, Gd the Sn, and Gd the Hly Spirit: Mass, Sacraments, Special Ceremnies, pray with whle Church family 2. knw and understand Mass as the highest frm f prayer 3. knw and say prayers f different frms: praise t Gd, thanksgiving t Gd, blessings, intercessins petitins 4. knw and perfrm varied frms f bdy prayer: genuflect, bwing, standing, kneeling, flding hands, raising hands t Gd, dancing 5. knw and understand spntaneus 38

39 C. T explain and recite the Apstle s Creed prayer as talking t Gd in wn wrds r writing wn prayers fr needs and prayer services 1. knw and understand the Apstle s Creed explains everything we believe as ne, hly, apstlic, Cathlic Church 2. knw and understand that it is based upn the teachings f Jesus and the faith f the Apstles 3. knw and understand it shws ur belief in the Blessed Trinity 4. knw and believe in the Father, the Sn, and the Hly Spirit 5. knw and believe in the life, suffering, the death, and the Resurrectin f Jesus 6. knw and believe in the Ascensin f Jesus 7. knw and believe in life everlasting 8. knw and believe in the cmmunin f Saints 9. knw and believe in the lve and frgiveness f Gd 10. knw, learn, and be able t recite the Apstles Creed 11. knw and understand that when saying this prayer, we prfess ur faith, ur trust and belief in Gd, ur lve fr Gd 12. knw and understand that when we recite this prayer as the family f Gd, we are united as ne in ur beliefs abut ur faith The Church s primary missin f evangelizatin I which educatinal institutins play a crucial rle is cnsnant with natin s fundamental aspiratin t develp a sciety truly wrthy f the human persn s dignity. (Ppe Benedict XVI, 2008) 39

40 Grade 4 PROFESSION OF FAITH I. Church T instill in the students the understanding that the Church is the peple f Gd n earth and the sign f Gd s presence in the wrld tday. Upn this rck I will build my church. (Matthew 16:18) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recgnize that the Church is the peple f Gd; the Bdy f Christ; the Cmmunin f Saints n earth; a light t the wrld 1. Students identify members f their parish (pastr, priest, DRE, EMS, altar servers, lectrs, lay ministers, etc.) and identify the way in which they act as extensins f Christ n Earth. 2. learn abut what made saints gd Cathlics and hw they can serve as examples t us tday 3. utilize varius frms f publicatins including the parish bulletin, schl newsletter, newspaper, TV, etc. and identify activities and means by which peple are acting as light fr the wrld (Christian examples) B. T acknwledge that bishps are leaders f the Church with and are under the Ppe wh is Vicar f Christ C. T identify the parish, deanery, archdicesan and universal Church as cmmunity D. T understand that the Church welcmes members thrugh baptism f infants and thrugh the Rite f Christian Initiatin fr Adults (RCIA) 1. name and identify an image f the current Ppe, Archbishp and bishps 2. relate the Ppe as the successr f Peter appinted by Christ as leader f the Church 1. cmpare and cntrast the structure f the Church t family and t ur gvernment structure 1. relate Baptism as becming a member f the Church as birth/adptin is t becming part f family 2. refer t parish bulletin fr the names f thse being baptized fr thse in the RCIA prgram If apprpriate and yur schl is able, invite members f the RCIA team t visit the class t talk t them. 40

41 II. Dctrine The students will acquire knwledge f the dctrines f the Church in an age apprpriate manner. G, therefre, and make disciples f all natins, baptizing them in the name f the Father, and f the Sn, and f the Hly Spirit, teaching them t bserve all that I have cmmanded yu. (Matthew 28: 19-10) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T shw Gd s mercy and frgiveness as ffered thrugh Jesus 1. retell scripture stries that illustrate Jesus lve and frgiveness 2. review the prcess f Penance and Recnciliatin and Penitential Rite f Mass 3. celebrate the sacrament f Penance and Recnciliatin B. T encurage develpment f an infrmed cnscience thrugh the understanding: riginal sin, actual sin, mrtal sin, and venial sin C. T recall that the Hly Spirit guides us t chse gd ver evil D. T identify that we live ur faith by celebrating the Eucharist, living accrding t the Law f Lve, and prclaiming 1. define and give examples f each type f sin 2. identify examples f each type f sin in the media and discuss the impact individuals and the cmmunity 3. rle play the chices and cnsequences f varius situatins 1. create an evangelistic public service annuncement prclaiming tat Jesus came t save us 2. research and write a reprt abut the life f a Christian martyr r ther individual wh chse t d gd ver evil 3. name and explain the Hly Spirit as the third persn f the Blessed Trinity 4. name and explain the seven gifts f the Hly Spirit which help us t fllw Gd s Laws and live as Jesus did, and t make gd chices in life: wisdm, understanding, right judgment, curage, knwledge, reverence, wnder and awe 5. name and explain the Fruits f the Hly Spirit: lve, jy, peace, patience, kindness, genersity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-cntrl 6. make symbls f the Hly Spirit: dve, red flames, rushing wind 7. write ut examples f Fruits f the Hly Spirit in actin in ur lives 1. recgnize Jesus as a visible sign f Gd s lve 2. read the Gspels t identify ways Jesus interacted with ther peple 3. explain the Liturgy f the Eucharist as the part f the Mass in which the death, Resurrectin f Christ are made present again 41

42 the Gd News E. T recgnize that Gd is always with us 4. explain the Law f Lve which Jesus gave us: lve yur Gd with all yur heart, with all yur sul, and with all yur mind.(matthew 22: 36-37), and t lve yur neighbr as yurself 5. give examples f fllwing Law f Lve: being Gd s Hands n the earth 6. understand that the Eucharist is the highest frm f wrship: Jesus cmes t the Altar and changes bread and wine int His Bdy and Bld 1. identify persnal signs r indicatins that Gd is present 2. understand that Gd calls us t be clse t Him 3. trust in Gd as ur Lving Father 4. pray t Gd whenever He is needed 5. talk t Gd whenever a desire r need CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN MYSTERY III. Liturgy/Sacraments The students will develp an appreciatin f and participatin in the liturgical and sacramental life f the Church. Fr where tw r three are gathered tgether in my name, there am I in the midst f them. (Matthew 18:20) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recall that the Last Supper is the Eucharistic celebratin n Hly Thursday B. T participate in the sacrament f Penance and Recnciliatin, the jurney f cnversin 1. cmpare and cntrast accunts f the Last Supper with Mass, especially Hly Thursday 2. celebrate Liturgy as a cmmunity n Hly Thursday 1. prclaim scripture accunts f Christ s lve and frgiveness 2. identify hw peple were changed by their encunter with Christ 3. discuss their feelings befre and after celebrating Penance and Recnciliatin C. T prvide pprtunities t receive the sacrament f the Hly Eucharist frequently 1. recreate the Last Supper 2. plan and participate in a class r schl liturgy 3. participate in parish celebratin f the Eucharist with family 4. t knw and t understand that we are strengthened by the Eucharist, always grwing clser t Gd 42

43 5. explain the Liturgy f the Eucharist in meaning: the true presence f Jesus 6. understand meaning f cnsecratin: bread and wine becme bdy and bld f Jesus, and we receive Jesus Bdy and Bld D. T tell hw baptism calls us t new life, cleanses ur sins, and jins us t the Christian cmmunity 1. recall and explain that during Baptism we are called t be a part f the family f Gd, beynd human family 2. explain the symblism f water, pured ver ur head, is a washing away f riginal sin, r any ther sin we may have cmmitted, giving us new life 3. understand and explain that thrugh the grace f Baptism we are nw members f the Christian family f Gd thrughut the wrld 4. explain that the gift f grace helps us t be the disciples f Jesus, wrking and living tgether, as He wuld want us t 5. believe and explain that we fllw the example f Jesus and share His lve with all f Gd s family 6. create mbiles r stained windws f the signs and symbls f the Sacrament f Baptism 7. create a written and/r visual presentatin f hw baptism calls us t new life, cleanses ur sins, and jins us t the Christian cmmunity LIFE IN CHRIST IV. Scripture The students will develp an appreciatin f the Scriptures as Gd s inspired wrd. Then he pened their minds t understand the scriptures. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T present stries frm the Hebrew Scriptures/Old Testament: Creatin, Exdus, Cvenant 1. present varius scripture stries thrugh drama, art, petry and/r music 2. watch varius media presentatins f scripture-based stries and discuss B. T cntinue t present stries frm the Christian Scriptures/ New 1. take turns prclaiming the scripture readings fr the weekend 2. present varius scripture stries thrugh drama 3. understand Beatitudes as the teachings f Jesus and 43

44 Testament: Nativity, Beatitudes, Parables, Miracles C. T demnstrate making life chices cnsistent with Biblical teachings the way we are t live as His disciples 4. understand and carry ut the Parables as stries Jesus tld t help explain the Wrd f the Lrd 5. understand and explain miracles as the actins f Jesus that nly He culd d because He was the Sn f Gd 1. create symbls f Gd s gdness after reading frm selected Bible passages 2. rle play every day situatins using Christian principles frm Scripture 3. in cperative grups, lcate Gspel passages relating t the life f Jesus that demnstrate making life chices cnsistent with Biblical teachings V. Mrality/Family Life The students will frm their cnscience accrding t the teachings f Scripture, Jesus, and the Church, s that they can make crrect mral decisins. The students will cultivate a reverence fr all f life and develp an understanding and respect fr the physical, psychlgical, and spiritual aspects f sexuality. D unt thers as yu wuld have them d unt yu. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T strengthen frmatin f a right cnscience thrugh: ten cmmandments, beatitudes, spiritual wrks f mercy, crpral wrks f mercy 1. rle play situatins r media examples f each and name cnsequences and utcmes f persnal and cmmunity chices 2. understand, knw, and be able t talk abut each f ten cmmandments, and what they mean in ur lives 3. give examples f fllwing and nt fllwing the ten cmmandments 4. explain each f the beatitudes and give examples f living the beatitudes in every day life 5. understand and explain the spiritual wrks f mercy as the things that we d t care fr the minds, hearts, and suls f thers, as we are inspired by the Hly Spirit living within us, such as frgiving thse wh hurt us, sharing ur knwledge with thers, praying fr all thse in need. 6. understand crpral wrks f mercy as the things we d fr thers t care fr their physical needs such as feeding the hungry, clthing the naked B. T examine the greatest 1. identify situatins when it is easy and when it is difficult t practice this cmmandment 44

45 cmmandment: t lve Gd with ur whle heart and thers as urselves 2. discuss and list pssible results f ur chices 3. understand and explain that fllwing Jesus helps us t knw hw t lve thers and t respect their rights t human dignity 4. understand and explain the mst basic f human rights are: right t life, right t faith and family, right t educatin and wrk, right t equal treatment and safety, and right t husing and basic health care C. T recgnize that authrity is necessary fr human cmmunity D. T relate that Gd cares deeply hw we treat thers 1. cmpare and cntrast their persnal cmmunities (family, schl, sprts teams, scuts) with and withut rules and rutines 2. cmpare and cntrast cmmunities with and withut authrity 1. read scripture accunt f Jesus reactin t Peter s actin t the sldier in the garden 2. understand and explain that Gd tk the time t write the Ten Cmmandments s there wuld be n questin as t hw we are t treat thers 3. rle play varius situatins giving psitive examples f lving and respecting authrity and thers VI. Cathlic Scial Teachings The students will becme aware f the fact that they are members f a glbal cmmunity and share a respnsibility fr each ther s welfare. Blessed are the peacemakers, fr they will be called children f Gd. (Matthew 5:9) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recgnize that differences in race, natinalities, and gender are gd fr the whle human family 1. research individual family genealgy t identify an ethnic cmmunity t they belng 2. in cperative grups, select an ethnic cmmunity and prepare a celebratin frm this culture t share with the whle class 3. explain that we are called t discipleship, being the heart and hands f Gd n the earth. 4. explain the thelgical virtues f faith, hpe, and lve, bringing us clser t Gd and t act mre like Gd. 5. recgnize the great diversity f peple and their gifts that Gd has created. 6. understand the cardinal virtues f prudence, justice, frtitude, and temperance which help us t appreciate all Gd s peple and hw much they add t ur lives. 45

46 B. T illustrate hw the beatitudes shw us t trust Gd, frgive, and have mercy fr thers C. T demnstrate that Gd wants us t wrk fr justice; make peace in ur lives, hmes, cmmunities, and wrld; respect each persn s dignity 1. create a visual display exhibiting their understanding f the beatitudes using pictures and ther media surces 2. explre varius charitable rganizatins/activities and reprt n the healing tuch f Jesus 3. give examples f practicing lve, justice, kindness, and respect fr all as true disciples f Jesus 1. participate in age apprpriate service prjects 2. read abut current events in rder t discuss hw Gd wrks thrugh peple t achieve a mre just wrld 3. vlunteer t d jbs at hme, schl, cmmunity, Church, withut being asked t 4. read and discuss the Gspel f Matthew: 5:9, Blessed are the peacemakers, fr they will be called children f Gd 5. help t frm cmmittees and build a class chart f hw we: are the light f Christ, pray fr peace, wrk fr justice, vlunteer fr thers, share the gd news 6. read abut the life f Mary, and hw she is the perfect example f the way we shuld live as true disciples f Jesus. VII. Service/Christian Witness The students will realize an understanding that as Cathlic Christians, students have a respnsibility t becme actively invlved in the missin f the Church as servant t the wrld. If anyne wishes t be first, he shall be the last f all and the servant f all. (Mark 9:35) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T demnstrate ur lve fr Gd by helping thse in need 1. plan and participate in age apprpriate service prjects B. T recall that the crpral and spiritual wrks f mercy shw ur lve fr Jesus C. T illustrate that thrugh baptism, Jesus 1. explain the traditinal implicatin f being aninted 2. review and explain the crpral wrks f mercy: feed the hungry, give drink t the thirsty, clthe the naked, visit the imprisned, shelter the hmeless, visit the sick, and bury the dead 3. give examples f prjects and actins that are pssible fr class t d 1. plan and participate in service prject that benefits the parish cmmunity 46

47 calls us t a life f service D. T prpse gd Christian lifestyles by using examples f Jesus, Mary, and the saints 2. select a ministry, research its missin, depict it in a drawing r writing, invite representatives frm that ministry t visit the class 1. plan and participate service prjects t help families and neighbrs 2. research wrld figures wh have served in pr third wrld cuntries 3. site examples frm the life f Jesus grwing up with Mary and Jseph, always hnring and lving them (Luke 2:46-52) 4. recall and explain hw the Hly Family was the mdel f what a Christian family shuld be, hw lve and care fr each ther, in gd times and bad, and with the lve f Gd as their fundatin CHRISTIAN PRAYER VIII. Prayer The students will cultivate a prayer life; learn varius frms f praying; be prvided with experiences fr varius frms f prayer. By prayer and petitin, with thanksgiving, make yur request knwn t Gd. Then the peace f Gd that surpasses all understanding will guard yur hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T fully understand: Nicene Creed, Mass respnses, Mysteries f the Rsary: jyful, luminus, srrwful, glrius 1. participate in prayers while celebrating Mass 2. cnnect prayer with crrespnding respnse 3. illustrate mysteries 4. pray the Rsary 5. pray daily with schl family and class 6. pray a mrning prayer, end f the day prayer 7. pray befre meals 8. knw and lead prayers f praise, thankfulness, srrw, and petitin 9. pray and explain the Nicene Creed as the fundatin f all that we believe as Cathlics B. T write spntaneus prayer 1. discuss when and where peple might want/need t pray 2. review and understand that spntaneus prayer is talking t Gd at any time 3. create spntaneus prayers in writing, r using varius media, based upn a theme 47

48 C. T experience prayer thrugh the arts: music, art, drama 1. prvide pprtunities fr students be intrduced t art, music, prductins expressing scripture and prayer 2. express understanding f scripture and/r prayer thrugh drawing, painting, sculpture, petry, drama, etc Only in faith can truth becme incarnate and reasn truly human capable f directing the will alng the path f freedm. (Spe Salvi, 23) 48

49 Grade 5 PROFESSION OF FAITH I. Church The students will understand that the Church is the peple f Gd n earth and the sign f Gd s presence in the wrld tday. Upn this rck I will build my church. (Matthew 16:18) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T reflect n the Church -- ne, hly, Cathlic, apstlic as the Peple f Gd, called tgether by the Hly Spirit 1. cmpare and cntrast the Church f tday with Early Church, Church at varius pints in histry B. T explain hw the Church is the sacrament f Christ in the wrld C. T discuss that Mary is the Mther f the Church D. T participate in the Church as a celebrating cmmunity E. T list the liturgical feasts and seasns f the Church 1. cllect media examples f the Church in actin 1. read accunt f Christ giving His mther t Jhn s care and entrusting Jhn t Mary 1. Participate in varius liturgies, anniversaries, hliday celebratins in schl/parish cmmunity 1. Name feasts and seasns 2. decrate prayer table/center in a manner apprpriate fr liturgical feast/seasn 49

50 II. Dctrine The students will acquire knwledge f the dctrines f the Church in an age apprpriate manner. G, therefre, and make disciples f all natins, baptizing them in the name f the Father, and f the Sn, and f the Hly Spirit, teaching them t bserve all that I have cmmanded yu. (Matthew 28: 19-10) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recall that Gd came int ur wrld t save us 1. read/recall scripture stries indicating Christ is the fulfillment f Old Testament scripture B. T recgnize that Jesus is a visible sign f Gd s lve C. T fully appreciate and understand that the Creed is the declaratin f ur Cathlic beliefs: One Gd (Trinity), redemptin, sanctificatin, Mary Mther f Gd, Cmmunin f Saints. 1. read/retell scripture stries illustrating Christ s expressin f lve and care 1. pray the Creed 2. identify symbls f the Trinity (i.e. Shamrck, sun, apple) 3. discuss hw the lives f hly peple prvide examples f hw Gd calls us t live CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN MYSTERY III. Liturgy/Sacraments The students will develp an appreciatin f and participatin in the liturgical and sacramental life f the Church. Fr where tw r three are gathered tgether in my name, there am I in the midst f them. (Matthew 18:20) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T relate that the Church was brn n the feast f Pentecst 1. celebrate the birthday f the Church n the Feast f Pentecst with festivities and a re-telling f the stry prepare and actively participate in a liturgy t celebrate the Feast f Pentecst B. T recgnize the 1. identify signs and symbls f each sacrament 50

51 grace f Gd thrugh the special gifts and symblic actins f the sacraments C. T prepare and celebrate paraliturgical prayer services, statins f the crss, benedictin, rsary D. T examine calls t vwed religius life 2. invite a recently cnfirmed class r students t visit class and explain the symbls f Cnfirmatin 3. create a mbile r visual display f the signs and symbls f ne f the sacraments 4. interview adults abut their understanding f what cvenant means in the sacrament f marriage 5. invite a priest r seminarian t class t discuss the rdained life f service 6. research and write a reprt n Cathlic sacramentals, symbls, rituals, r the liturgical year 1. plan and actively participate in class prayer services that celebrate statins f the crss, benedictin, and the rsary 1. research religius peple f histry and their calling (i.e. Ppes, Mther Teresa, saints, etc) 2. engage in cnversatins with religius peple and lay ministers abut their call *Add lay vcatins LIFE IN CHRIST IV. Scripture The students will develp an appreciatin f the Scriptures as Gd s inspired wrd. Then he pened their minds t understand the scriptures. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recall that the prmise f lve and partnership Gd made with Mses and the Hebrew peple is a cvenant 1. Define cvenant 2. Cmpare and cntrast cvenant and cntract B. T research the life f Jesus as bth divine and human, as tld in the Gspels C. T name the fur Gspel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Jhn. 1. Using scripture stries, cmpare and cntrast Jesus with us 1. name Gspel writers 2. lcate Gspels in the Bible 51

52 VI. Mrality/Family Life The students will frm their cnscience accrding t the teachings f Scripture, Jesus, and the Church, s that they can make crrect mral decisins. The students will cultivate a reverence fr all f life and develp an understanding and respect fr the physical, psychlgical, and spiritual aspects f sexuality. D unt thers as yu wuld have them d unt yu. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T identify that the tw Great Cmmandments are the basis f Cathlic mrality 1. write a shrt stry that demnstrates lve f neighbr and self 2. as a class, select a televisin shw and ask and respnd t the questin, Are the characters in the shw acting accrding t Gspel values f justice and the dignity f all persns? 3. individually, select a televisin shw r mvie that asks the questin sited in #2 and write a reflective essay n the respnse 4. select a ppular sng and share whether it indicates apprpriate intimacy with thers B. T cmprehend that the Ten Cmmandments are the laws by which we frm a right cnscience C. T cmprehend that the Beatitudes are the fulfillment and perfectin f the Ten Cmmandments D. T indicate that we are capable f intimacy and trust f thers E. T affirm that life is precius, especially the human bdy f neself and thers F. T demnstrate the steps in making 1. write and perfrm an riginal play r skit fr yunger children demnstrating gd Christian chices 2. re-write the Ten Cmmandments in their wn language 3. memrize and rally recite the Ten Cmmandments 1. review and re-write the Beatitudes 2. memrize and rally recite the Beatitudes 3. cmpare and cntrast the Beatitudes and the Ten Cmmandments 1. invite a high schl grup frm a Cathlic high schl t speak abut chastity as a grup 1. view the vide n beginning f human life and discuss hw human life and sexuality is precius 2. write and sign a pledge t take respnsibility fr their wn actins at hme, church, and schl 1. rle play the difference between infrmed cnscience and whim 52

53 respnsible, mral decisins G. T illustrate hw ur cnscience helps us t knw what is right and d what we believe is right 2. re-tell and act ut the stry f Adam and Eve 1. brainstrm ideas and create a visual rganizer abut ways t demnstrate faith, hpe, and lve in ur lives 2. list specific examples f sin they have experienced and discuss the harm created by the sin 3. view and/r discuss the stry f Pincchi and discuss the rle f cnscience in ur lives VII. Cathlic Scial Teachings The students will becme aware f the fact that they are members f a glbal cmmunity and share a respnsibility fr each ther s welfare. Blessed are the peacemakers, fr they will be called children f Gd. (Matthew 5:9) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T identify that Gd created all persns f different races and cultures but all are ne 1. list way sin which all peple are alike (include scientifically, emtinally, needs and want) B. T exhibit an appreciatin and celebratin f racial and ethnic differences C. T examine ways f wrking fr a mre just and fair wrld 1. research and present hw families celebrate 2. using a variety f media, research hw cultures ther their wn celebrate 1. identify examples in the parish cmmunity and the wrld at large f peple wrking fr peace and justice VII. Service/Christian Witness The students will realize an understanding that as Cathlic Christians, students have a respnsibility t becme actively invlved in the missin f the Church as servant t the wrld. If anyne wishes t be first, he shall be the last f all and the servant f all. (Mark 9:35) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T explain that the Church teaches us t 1. identify the scial tenants f the Church 2. discuss hw peple can practice them daily 53

54 reach ut t thers, especially the pr and the needy B. T demnstrate hw Christian living invlves imitating Christ, wh Came nt t be served, but t serve C. T recall that everyne receives a vcatin thrugh the Hly Spirit D. T persnally explain that ur vcatin is a respnse t the call, in the light f the Hly Spirit s gifts 1. read and/r watch media f the scripture accunt f Christ washing the apstles feet 2. discuss and list hw we can serve tday 1. name and identify peple/jbs and hw they are related t service f thers 1. examine calls t vwed religius life 2. explain hw the Hly Spirit and the Church helps us chse what is right CHRISTIAN PRAYER VIII. Prayer The students will cultivate a prayer life; learn varius frms f praying; be prvided with experiences fr varius frms f prayer. By prayer and petitin, with thanksgiving, make yur request knwn t Gd. Then the peace f Gd that surpasses all understanding will guard yur hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T review all previusly learned prayers f the Mass: Glria, Creed, Cnfiter 1. using sentence strips, place phrases f prayer in crrect rder 2. illustrate prayers 3. participate in the celebratin f Mass B. T instill the practice t pray daily as a way t talk t Gd and listen t Gd s Will C. T recgnize sacramental ritual 1. participate in daily prayer rituals and traditins in schl (i.e. pening prayer, clsing prayer, lunch time prayer, etc.) 2. cmpse a prayer f the faithful 3. engage in spntaneus prayer 4. write persnal prayers 1. list and recite sacramental ritual prayers 2. cpy and illustrate sacramental ritual prayers 54

55 prayers D. T recite the Rsary with an awareness f the Jyful, Srrwful, and Glrius mysteries E. T knw hw t pray the Statins f the Crss 1. name and explain the Mysteries f the Rsary 2. illustrate the Mysteries 1. name, sequence, and understand each statin 2. cmpse a persnal explanatin/summary f each statin Gd s desire t make Himself knwn and the innate desire f all human beings t knw the truth prvide the cntext fr human inquiry int the meaning f life. (Ppe Benedict XVI, 2008) 55

56 Grade 6 PROFESSION OF FAITH I. Church The students will understand that the Church is the peple f Gd n earth and the sign f Gd s presence in the wrld tday. Upn this rck I will build my church. (Matthew 16:18) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T understand that the Church tday is rted in Hebrew scripture B. T identify Gd within the Church, the Bdy f Christ I. List reasns t study the Old Testament: a. Histry f Jewish peple and ur histry b. Jesus studies and rayed with them c. Gd s wrd d. Helps us t knw Jesus e. Gd speaks t us f. Helps us understand ur Jewish brthers and sisters 1. explain that we are the Church, the Bdy f Christ and we are called t be Christ t thers C. T recgnize the Ppe as the leader f the Cathlic Church thrughut the wrld 1. T recgnize that the Ppe is the vicar f Christ and the successr f Peter II. Dctrine The students will acquire knwledge f the dctrines f the Church in an age apprpriate manner. G, therefre, and make disciples f all natins, baptizing them in the name f the Father, and f the Sn, and f the Hly Spirit, teaching them t bserve all that I have cmmanded yu. (Matthew 28: 19-10) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T understand that Old Testament scripture is inspired by the Hly Spirit 1. Define revelatin and inspiratin 2. Knw that the Bible is he inspired wrd f Gd 56

57 B. T understand the rle f free will in living C. T intrduce the cncept f riginal sin D. T knw sanctifying grace is Gd s presence in us E. T recgnize ur relatinship t Gd as Creatr; Discuss hw Gd creates ut f lve 1. Analyze the cnsequences f mral decisin 1. Tell the biblical stries f hw sin entered the wrld 2. Define riginal sin 1. define sanctifying grace as Gd s life in us 1. retell biblical stries f creatin 2. understand what it means t be made in Gd s image 3. accept respnsibility fr the gifts f the earth and desire t use them justly F. T identify that the authrs in the Bible were inspired by the Hly Spirit G. T emphasize that the Hly Spirit is always present and active in ur life 1. pray t the Hly Spirit fr guidance, strength, curage, understanding, etc. gifts and fruits CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN MYSTERY III. Liturgy/Sacraments The students will develp an appreciatin f and participatin in the liturgical and sacramental life f the Church. Fr where tw r three are gathered tgether in my name, there am I in the midst f them. (Matthew 18:20) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T understand that many f ur celebratins are rted in Jewish rituals 1. summarize the stry f the Passver and the Exdus 2. Relate the Passver t ur Eucharist celebratin B. T recall and emphasize that Penance and Recnciliatin celebrates Gd s 1. prpse reasns fr celebrating the sacrament f Penance and Recnciliatin and the desire t celebrate it frequently 2. design a visual display abut Penance and Recnciliatin 57

58 healing and frgiveness C. T examine hw the sacred is experienced in the liturgical year, sacramental symbls and rituals 1. plan and participate in a celebratin f the Eucharist 2. explain the liturgical year and identify the clrs f the seasns LIFE IN CHRIST IV. Scripture The students will develp an appreciatin f the Scriptures as Gd s inspired wrd. Then he pened their minds t understand the scriptures. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T appreciate the meaning f ral traditin 1. define ral traditin 2. instill an appreciatin and enjyment fr listening t Old Testament stries 3. invite guest speakers t classrm t rally share Old Testament stries B. T identify types f Old Testament literature C. T understand the persnal relatinship between Hebrew Gd and His peple D. T recgnize the 46 bks f the Hebrew Scriptures and the 27 bks f the Christian Scriptures E. T trace hw the Hebrew Scriptures, which cntain the rts f ur faith, are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 1. categrize the bks f the Old Testament accrding t type 1. distinguish between the Hebrew image f Gd and the Christian image 1. cunt the bks in each sectin f the Old Testament 1. match Old Testament references with its New Testament fulfillment 2. identify ways Jseph prefigured Jesus 58

59 V. Mrality/Family Life The students will frm their cnscience accrding t the teachings f Scripture, Jesus, and the Church, s that they can make crrect mral decisins. The students will cultivate a reverence fr all f life and develp an understanding and respect fr the physical, psychlgical, and spiritual aspects f sexuality. D unt thers as yu wuld have them d unt yu. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T review and understand the Ten Cmmandments and hw they apply and enrich their wn lives 1. prpse practical applicatins f the cmmandments 2. set gals t shw lve tward Gd and particular persns B. T recgnize sins f cmmissin and missin C. T analyze the Scriptures as a guide in mral pathways t the reign f Gd D. T defend human sexuality as a precius gift E. T recgnize that we are called t live a chaste life 1. define and distinguish between sins f cmmissin and missin 1. mdel hw t use the Glden Rule as guide when making decisins 1. define human sexuality (versus the act f sex) 2. express and instill Cathlic views 1. define hw all ways f life can be lived chastely VI. Cathlic Scial Teachings The students will becme aware f the fact that they are members f a glbal cmmunity and share a respnsibility fr each ther s welfare. Blessed are the peacemakers, fr they will be called children f Gd. (Matthew 5:9) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes 59

60 A. T recgnize their rle as prphets B. T examine the prphets regarding the mysteries f life: suffering, injustice, and death C. T demnstrate hw ur Gd is a Gd f freedm D. T recgnize that thrugh ur relatinship with Christ, we are animated t live a life f peace and justice 1. understand and prvide pprtunities t practice wrks f mercy prpse ideas fr scial justice invlvement 1. define the rle f the prphets in Israel 2. prpse prphetic messages Gd wuld want delivered tday 1. define the differences between freedm and license 1. create Peace/Justice bklets that: a. define peace and justice b. includes qutatins abut each c. cites ways they are peacemakers d. gives examples f lived justice e. includes symbls/pictures depicting peace and justice in actin VII. Service/Christian Witness The students will realize an understanding that as Cathlic Christians, students have a respnsibility t becme actively invlved in the missin f the Church as servant t the wrld. If anyne wishes t be first, he shall be the last f all and the servant f all. (Mark 9:35) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T recgnize Jesus as the center f Gd s plan fr the wrld B. T highlight that we are called t discipleship 1. identify Jesus as the suffering servant f whm Isaiah spke 2. cllect and list ways f making Jesus the center 1. define called 2. examine vcatins t religius, single, and married life C. T cnsider hw Christians are t be missinaries bringing Gd News glbally 1. design a bumper sticker r visual display expressing the Gspel values 60

61 CHRISTIAN PRAYER VIII. Prayer The students will cultivate a prayer life; learn varius frms f praying; be prvided with experiences fr varius frms f prayer. By prayer and petitin, with thanksgiving, make yur request knwn t Gd. Then the peace f Gd that surpasses all understanding will guard yur hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes Assessment/Cntent Ntes A. T affirm that wrship belngs t Gd alne 1. define prayer 2. list/utline the purpses f prayer B. T examine the deepening awareness f the cvenant relatinship between Gd and His peple C. T identify and reflect n the elements f frmal prayer 1. recgnize the imprtance f prayer t develp a relatinship with Gd 2. define cvenant 3. discuss varied frms f relatinships in students lives 1. relate the purpses f prayer with wrds f the Lrd s Prayer, psalms, frmal prayer, and ther devtins such as the Crss, the Rsary, etc. the ne wh seeks the truth becmes the ne wh lives by faith. (Fidisdes et Rati, 31) 61

62 Grades 7 & 8 (Early Adlescence) PROFESSION OF FAITH I. Church T instill in the students the understanding that the Church is the peple f Gd n earth and the sign f Gd s presence in the wrld tday. Upn this rck I will build my church. (Matthew 16:18) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes 7 8 A. T deepen understanding and appreciatin f the mystery f the Church and the rle f the Hly Spirit B. T recgnize the resurrectin f Christ as the central event f the Church C. T explre the ministries f wrd, wrship, cmmunity building, and service as the cntinuatin f Jesus missin and ministry tday D. T recall that the Feast f Pentecst is the birth f the Church E. T emphasize and retell that Cathlic 1. discuss the Peple f Gd as Church and the Bdy f Christ 2. fllw the grwth and spread f Christianity thrugh scripture; study the Acts and letters 3. knw the meaning f Scripture images and mdels f the Church 4. identify mdels in their parish 5. recgnize the universal character f the Church in rder t becme mre welcming and accepting 1. knw that Jesus Resurrectin is the greatest event in the histry f mankind 2. understand that Jesus Resurrectin gave meaning t His whle life and thrugh it He shwed Himself t be the Sn f Gd and Savir 1. reflect upn their persnal call t serve the Church and be Christ in the wrld tday prblem-slve realistic Christian slutins t current wrld prblems/issues cmpse a pledge t set a gd example in shwing unselfish cncern fr thers 1. tell the stry f Pentecst and explain the significance f wind and fire 2. knw that Pentecst is celebrated 50 days after Easter 3. Celebrate the birthday f the Church with a birthday party 1. discuss and understand persecutins, schisms, crusades, heresies, and the resulting cuncils, encyclical refrmatin, 62

63 beliefs are sund and rted in traditin F. T understand hw the Church celebrates the whle mystery f Christ and hnrs Mary and the Saints F. T recall ur invlvement in the life, missin and wrk f the parish cmmunity and family revlutins, etc. 2. understand the spread f Cathlicism in America 1. retell the seasns f the liturgical year, assciated clrs f each seasn, and the related fcus 2. list names and dates f Hly Days f Obligatin 3. identify the Liturgy f the Hurs as the fficial prayer f the Church 4. understand the three ne-year cycles int which Sunday readings are divided 1. understand that Jesus is the Funder f the Church and the Hly Spirit is the sanctifier f the Church 2. mdel enthusiasm abut invlvement in the Church II. Dctrine The students will acquire knwledge f the dctrines f the Church in an age apprpriate manner. G, therefre, and make disciples f all natins, baptizing them in the name f the Father, and f the Sn, and f the Hly Spirit, teaching them t bserve all that I have cmmanded yu. (Matthew 28: 19-10) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes 7 8 A. T recall and explain the Nicene Creed B. T shw hw Mary is hnred by Cathlics as the Mther f Gd C. T examine and discuss ways we can let the Hly Spirit take cntrl f ur lives D. T illustrate the Hly Trinity as ne Gd the Father, the Sn, and the Hly Spirit 1. recite the Nicene Creed during Mass 2. list the truths cntained in the creed in class 1. identify the Hly Days f Obligatin that hnr Mary 2. create a Pwer pint presentatin based n Mary that includes such things as shrines dedicated t her, sngs, feasts, prayers, and ther traditins centered n her 1. list the gifts and fruits f the Hly Spirit 2. identify examples f the gifts and fruits being used by peple they admire 3. knw and pray prayers t the Hly Spirit 1. tell the stry f Saint Patrick using a shamrck t explain the Trinity 2. create a similar example t explain the Hly Trinity 63

64 E. T examine and discuss ways Gd cmes int ur wrld t save us 1. identify Jesus saving actin in the Paschal Mystery and in the Eucharist which recalls and makes it present at each Mass 2. identify peple sent by Gd tday t help us n life s jurney t Him F. T recgnize the Pentecst as a celebratin f the cming f the Hly Spirit t the disciples G. T study the Infancy narratives f the New Testament H. T illustrate thrugh Scripture that humankind was created in the Triune Gd s image and likeness I. T identify and demnstrate ways in which Jesus is bth Gd and human J. T understand the Church began with Gd s chsen peple and include all the living and dead wh respnded t Gd s lve K. T appreciate the cntributins f the Fathers f the Church and ecumenical cuncils L. T realize what it means t live a Christian life 1. tell the stry f Pentecst 2. explain the significance f wind and fire 3. knw that the feast f Pentecst is celebrated 50 days after Easter 4. celebrate the birthday f the Church with a party 1. knw that the Infancy Narratives are cntained in the Gspels f Matthew and Luke 2. identify the main pints f the Infancy Narratives 1. illustrate understanding f the Hly Trinity 2. list frm Scripture the qualities f Christ that she his spirituality and humanity 3. read and summarize I Crinthians 6:18-20 t emphasize and learn that their bdies are the temple f the Hly Spirit and he lives in them 1. search Scripture fr examples f Jesus divinity and His humanity 1. identify and recgnize wh belngs t the Cmmunin f Saints. 2. develp respect fr ther religius dcumentatins while remaining faithful t their wn 1. identify heresies and related cuncils subsequent dctrines cnfirmed by them 1. recgnize the thelgical and cardinal virtues as well as ther virtues that develp thrugh practice, helps us fllw Christ t discver virtues listed in the New Testament 64

65 CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN MYSTERY III. Liturgy/Sacraments The students will develp an appreciatin f and participatin in the liturgical and sacramental life f the Church. Fr where tw r three are gathered tgether in my name, there am I in the midst f them. (Matthew 18:20) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes 7 8 A. T identify the fur majr parts f the Mass/Eucharist: Intrductry Rite, Liturgy f the Wrd, Liturgy f the Eucharist, Cncluding/Dismissal Rite. B. T describe hw sacraments signify and make present Gd s grace. C. T cmpare and cntrast the Eucharistic celebratin t the Last Supper. D. T explain transubstantiatin. 1. understand the celebratin f the Eucharist is the greatest prayer f the Church 2. list the parts f the Mass in sequence and grup them int the majr parts 3. understand rle f ministers 4. becme mre familiar with terms related t the liturgy: vessels, vestments, bks 5. understand that each Mass is a celebratin f the Pascal Mystery 6. make the Eucharist the center f ne s life 7. plan and actively participate in liturgy celebratins 8. explain hw the Eucharist is a sacrifice 1. the celebratin f the Eucharist is the greatest prayer f the Church 2. knw that the sacraments are a means t becme hly 3. list the sacraments and categrize them 4. mdel and instill a desire t receive the sacrament f Penance and Recnciliatin regularly and Eucharist ften 1. recall the events f Passver and the meal the Israelites were instructed t eat 2. relate Jesus Last Supper t the Passver celebratin that it was 3. identify similarities and differences between the Last Supper and the Eucharist 1. learn meaning f transubstantiatin 65

66 LIFE IN CHRIST IV. Scripture The students will develp an appreciatin f the Scriptures as Gd s inspired wrd. Then he pened their minds t understand the scriptures. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes 7 8 A. T understand that the Bible is the inspired wrd f Gd, which reveals Gd, gives knwledge f ur faith and cntains a persnal message fr each persn. B. T illustrate that Scripture teaches us abut the persn f Jesus and what fllwing Jesus and living the Gd News means. C. T examine the teachings f Jesus abut Gd, prayer, justice and peace, service and mral life. D. T be empwered by Christ t d everything Gd asks. 1. recgnize the Bible as many bks written under Gd s inspiratin 2. identify Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Scriptures as the tw main parts and explain each 3. trace the birth f the Church and its grwth thrugh Scripture searches f Acts f the Apstles and the epistles 4. grw in appreciatin f the Bible and desire t read and pray thrugh Scriptures 1. explre Scripture and cite examples that teach us wh Jesus is 1. identify principals Jesus gave us t help and guide us including the Beatitudes, the Glden Rule, His wrds and actins during the Last Supper, and His example in many situatins as seen in Scripture 2. determine hw Jesus wuld react t current wrld prblems 1. imitate Jesus curage in the face f ppsitin 2. appreciate that in receiving the Eucharist they becme ne with Christ By grade 8, it is essential that the students knw and understand hw t lcate passages in the Bible. They shuld als have an understanding that the Sacred Scriptures are nt merely histry. They must recgnize that Gd s wrd is integral t ur lives and ur wrship. Mst imprtantly, students shuld graduate frm Cathlic schls with the ability t pray thrugh the Scriptures. As St. Paul writes, All Scripture is inspired by Gd and is useful fr teaching, fr refutatin, fr crrectin, and fr training in righteusness, s that ne wh belngs t Gd may be cmpetent, equipped fr every gd wrk. (2 Timthy 3:16-17) 66

67 V. Mrality/Family Life The students will frm their cnscience accrding t the teachings f Scripture, Jesus, and the Church, s that they can make crrect mral decisins. The students will cultivate a reverence fr all f life and develp an understanding and respect fr the physical, psychlgical, and spiritual aspects f sexuality. D unt thers as yu wuld have them d unt yu. (Luke 24:27) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes 7 8 A. T recgnize that the fundatin f Cathlic mrality is based upn Christ s humanity. B. T identify mral values in the teachings f Jesus. C. T identify thelgical virtues: faith, hpe, lve. D. T becme mre aware that Christian mral living is a respnse t their cvenant with Gd. E. T recgnize that ur human sexuality is a gift frm Gd. F. T demnstrate the call t be faithful t Gd s lve. 1. knw that Jesus was like us in all ways but sin 2. understand that Jesus, in His humanity, was tempted by Satin 3. use Jesus 1. knw that Jesus law f lve must direct all f ur actins 2. use the Beatitudes as guides fr Christ-like living 1. list and define the thelgical virtues 2. play a game relating virtues t situatins 1. recgnize that the basis f mral decisin-making within the Cathlic Church is cnscience, sin, and Penance and Recnciliatin 2. use the Cmmandments, virtues, Beatitudes, Gifts and Fruits f the Hly Spirit, Precepts f the Church, etc as aids t making mral decisins 1. practice mral discernment skills necessary fr dealing with the challenges f teenage years 2. develp firm grasp f the Cathlic Church s teachings cncerning pr-life issues and reslve t be life-givers in practical situatins 3. fully understand that a physically, intimate relatinship is t be respected and engaged when it is a sign f the permanent cmmitment f marriage 4. accept and appreciate chastity as a virtue 1. knw that faith is expressed by sacrifice and service 2. recgnize pprtunities fr sacrifice and service 67

68 G. T identify mral values in the teachings f Christ. 1. students will becme mre aware f their duty t respect, defend, preserve, and prmte life 2. actively make decisins that respect and prtect the gift f sex in self and thers VI. Cathlic Scial Teachings The students will becme aware f the fact that they are members f a glbal cmmunity and share a respnsibility fr each ther s welfare. Blessed are the peacemakers, fr they will be called children f Gd. (Matthew 5:9) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes 7 8 A. T see actin fr justice and peace as an essential characteristic f Christianity. B. T shw hw the scriptural visin f life encmpasses justice, peace, equality and stewardship. C. T respnd t the challenge f wrld hunger, pverty, war/peace, inequality, discriminatin, and anti-life issues. D. T recgnize life as sacred frm cnceptin t death. E. T analyze hw discriminatin and prejudice lead t injustice. F. T explre and discuss diverse cultural 1. prvide pprtunities t accept respnsibility and desire t wrk fr justice fr all peple 2. t knw and live the Wrks f Mercy 1. participate in scial justice activities 1. respnd with cmpassin and actin t ur needy brthers and sisters glbally 1. state and explain the fifth cmmandment 2. knw that Gd s gift f life begins at cnceptin 3. knw that peple must be respected and valued n matter what their age r health cnditin is 4. create a TV prgram r play that celebrates Gd s gift f life 1. prejudice and discuss the injustice f these behavirs 1. research and reprt n family traditins with ethnic and cultural ties that relate t hw the student s family wrships 68

69 expressins that enriches ur Church. G. T fully cmprehend the dignity f the human persn. 1. prvide an pprtunity t demnstrate an understanding that justice is a matter f respecting human rights VII. Service/Christian Witness The students will realize an understanding that as Cathlic Christians, students have a respnsibility t becme actively invlved in the missin f the Church as servant t the wrld. If anyne wishes t be first, he shall be the last f all and the servant f all. (Mark 9:35) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes 7 8 A. T identify Christian vcatins that reflects ur baptismal call t discipleship. B. T identify the uniqueness f the priesthd. C. T examine the rle f the laity in the Church. D. T examine the rle f the cnsecrated life in the Church. E. T imitate Christ and a desire t imitate the saints faith. F. T realize their call t cntribute t the grwth f the life f the Church. G. T realize that Christian witness is expressed in lving cncern fr the pr. 1. draw a Here I am, Lrd scene depicting themselves in a situatin respnding t Gd s call t discipleship 2. hst a Vcatin Day 1. knw that nly a priest can cnsecrate the Eucharist 2. explain the Sacrament f Hly Orders 1. list ways the laity participate in their parish 2. identify ways they can take part in their parish nw and after they are Cnfirmed 1. research and reprt n religius cmmunities f sisters, brthers, and members f secular institutes 1. discuss and discver ways t serve 1. carry ut service prjects in the Church cmmunity 2. generate ways t exercise stewardship 3. Recgnize service as actin rted in prayer 1. rganize fd and clthing drives fr their schl and parish 2. participate in utreach prgrams fr victims f disasters 69

70 CHRISTIAN PRAYER VIII. Prayer The students will cultivate a prayer life; learn varius frms f praying; be prvided with experiences fr varius frms f prayer. By prayer and petitin, with thanksgiving, make yur request knwn t Gd. Then the peace f Gd that surpasses all understanding will guard yur hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6) Student Objective Enabling Outcmes 7 8 A. T examine ur relatinship with Gd thrugh persnal prayer. B. T identify hw the Gspel affirms and challenges ur thughts and actins. C. T understand the imprtance f prayer, its purpses and varius types f prayer. D. T experience full participatin in the Eucharist. 1. write a spntaneus prayer 2. explain prayer as a desire in rder t nurish their relatinship with Gd 1. explre the meaning f the parables and miracle stries 2. respnd t a parable by determining t change a behavir r attitude 3. imitate the cmpassin f Jesus by perfrming miracles f kindness 1. knw types f prayer crrespnding t their purpses 2. develp an appreciatin fr prayer and psalms 3. knw a variety f prayers and frmal devtins 1. establish a greater understanding f the parts f a Mass 2. plan a celebratin f the Eucharist and enthusiastically participate Gd s revelatin ffers every generatin the pprtunity t discver the ultimate truth f its wn life and the gal f histry. This task is never easy; it invlves the entire Christian cmmunity and mtivates each generatin f Christian educatrs t ensure that the pwer f Gd s truth permeates every dimensin f the institutins they serve. In this way, Christ s gd news is set t wrk (Ppe Benedict XVI, 2008) 70

71 APPENDIX I Seven Key Themes f Cathlic Scial Teaching The Church s scial teaching is a rich treasure f wisdm abut building a just sciety and living lives f hliness amidst the challenges f mdern sciety. Mdern Cathlic scial teaching has been articulated thrugh a traditin f papal, cnciliar, and Episcpal dcuments. The depth and richness f this traditin can be understd best thrugh a direct reading f these dcuments. In these brief reflectins, we wish t highlight several f the key themes that are at the heart f ur Cathlic scial traditin. Life and Dignity f the Human Persn The Cathlic Church prclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity f the human persn is the fundatin f a mral visin fr sciety. Our belief in the sanctity f human life and the inherent dignity f the human persn is the fundatin f all the principles f ur scial teaching. In ur sciety, human life is under direct attack frm abrtin and assisted suicide. The value f human life is being threatened by increasing use f the death penalty. We believe that every persn is precius, that peple are mre imprtant than things, and that the measure f every institutin is whether it threatens r enhances the life and dignity f the human persn. Call t Family, Cmmunity, and Participatin The persn is nt nly sacred but als scial. Hw we rganize ur sciety in ecnmics and plitics, in law and plicy directly affects human dignity and the capacity f individuals t grw in cmmunity. The family is the central scial institutin that must be supprted and strengthened, nt undermined. We believe that peple have a right and a duty t participate in sciety, seeking tgether the cmmn gd and well-being f all, especially the pr and vulnerable. Rights and Respnsibilities The Cathlic traditin teaches that human dignity can be prtected and a healthy cmmunity can be achieved nly if human rights are prtected and respnsibilities are met. Therefre, every persn has a fundamental right t life and a right t thse things required fr human decency. Crrespnding t these rights are duties and respnsibilities t ne anther, t ur families, and t the larger sciety. Optin fr the Pr and Vulnerable A basic mral test is hw ur mst vulnerable members are faring. In a sciety marred by deepening divisins between rich and pr, ur traditin recalls the stry f the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us t put the needs f the pr and vulnerable first. The Dignity f Wrk and the Rights f Wrkers The ecnmy must serve peple, nt the ther way arund. Wrk is mre than a way t make a living; it is a frm f cntinuing participatin in Gd s creatin. If the dignity f wrk is t be prtected, the basic rights f wrkers must be respected: the right t prductive wrk, t decent and fair wages, t rganize and jin unins, t private prperty, and t ecnmic initiative. Slidarity We are ur brthers and sisters keepers, wherever they live. We are ne human family, whatever ur natinal, racial, ethnic, ecnmic, and idelgical differences. Learning t practice the virtue f slidarity means learning that lving ur neighbr has glbal dimensins in an interdependent wrld. 71

72 Care fr Gd s Creatin We shw ur respect fr the Creatr by ur stewardship f creatin. Care fr the earth is nt just an Earth Day slgan, it is a requirement f ur faith. We are called t prtect peple and the planet, living ur faith in relatinship with all f Gd s creatin. This envirnmental challenge has fundamental mral and ethical dimensins that cannt be ignred. This summary shuld nly be a starting pint fr thse interested in Cathlic scial teaching. A full understanding can nly be achieved by reading papal, cnciliar, and Episcpal dcuments that make up this rich traditin. Excerpts frm Sharing Cathlic Scial Teaching: Challenges and Directins 1999 United States Cnference f Cathlic Bishps, Inc., Washingtn D.C. Used with permissin. All rights reserved. N part f this publicatin may be reprduced by any means withut permissin in writing frm the cpyright hlder. T rder cpies f this text n a card r a pster, please call Prayer lays hld f Gd's plan and becmes the link between His will and its accmplishment n earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given the privilege f being the channels f the Hly Spirit's prayer. ~ Elisabeth Ellit ~~~~~~~~ 72