RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMBINED GRADES PROGRAM CALENDAR GRADE 4/

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1 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMBINED GRADES PROGRAM CALENDAR GRADE 4/ IMPORTANT NOTICE: This calendar should be used in conjunction with the Family Life Combined Grades Calendar found TCDSB s Religion Department site ( Month Come and See May We Be One Things to Remember September UNIT 1 - The Church proclaims the Good News Theme 1 - We are God s work of art Theme 2 - God has no favourites Theme 3 - May they all be one Green Tablecloth (Ordinary Time May 16- Nov. 26) Feast of the Archangels September 29 th, 2016 * Suggested Scheduling for Religious Education = 4 lessons per week for 30 minutes ** Suggested Scheduling for Family Life = 1 lesson per week for 30 minutes OR 1 full week a month **Begin Fully Alive AFTER Curriculum Night and AFTER Theme One Family Letters are sent home October UNIT 2 - The Good News about Jesus Christ Theme 4 The Holy Spirit helps the disciples to remember Jesus Theme 5 First memories of Jesus: the call to Come and See Theme 6 And great crowds followed Jesus Green Tablecloth Holy Guardian Angels October 2 nd, 2016 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary - October 7 th, 2016 Thanksgiving October 10 th, 2016 World Food Day October 16 th, 2016 World Mission Sunday October 16 th, 2016 * Remember to include two Religion and one Family Life comment on the report card

2 November UNIT 3 - The Church celebrates God s mighty deeds Theme 7 - We remember the risen Lord Theme 8 - We celebrate the breaking of the bread Theme 9 - We give praise and thanks to God Green Tablecloth (until Nov. 26) Purple Tablecloth (Nov. 27- Dec. 24) All Saints- November 1 st, 2016 All Souls November 2 nd, 2016 Remembrance Day November 11 th, 2016 The Feast of Christ the King November 20 th, 2016 December January UNIT 4 - A light in the darkness Theme 10 - A light shines in the darkness Theme 11 - John the Baptist bears witness to the light Theme 12 - We celebrate the light in the darkness UNIT 5 - Jesus Born of a Woman Theme 14 Jesus is presented in the temple Theme 15 - When Jesus was twelve years old UNIT 5 - The Church welcomes all Theme 13 - God chooses a people Purple Tablecloth (Nov. 29- Dec. 24) White Tablecloth (Dec. 25- Jan. 9) Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 8 th, 2016 Christmas December 25 th, 2016 *Since each Grade program provides a different focus for Advent by incorporating various activities, it is important to continue to follow the program rather than replace it with other Advent activities. Purple Tablecloth (Nov. 29- Dec. 24) White Tablecloth (Dec. 25- Jan. 9) Baptism of the Lord January 9 th, 2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18 th 25 th - Resources (poster and suggested activities) are available from February PRE-LENT and LENTEN CATECHESIS See Activity Sheets 21(a) and 21(b) UNIT 7 - The Church reconciles Theme 19 - God saw that it was good Green Tablecloth (until Feb. 28) ) Presentation of Our Lord February 2 nd, 2017 Feast of Our Lady Of Lourdes February 11 th, 2017

3 Theme 20 - God s faithfulness is from age to age Theme 21 - The Holy Spirit reconciles the world March UNIT 8 - Jesus gives his life for us Theme 22 - Jesus goes up to Jerusalem Theme 23 Jesus gives himself Theme 24 - Jesus dies for us Purple Tablecloth (Mar. 1 - Apr. 14) Ash Wednesday March 1 st, 2017 World Day of Prayer March 3 rd, 2017 Solemnity of St. Joseph March 20 th, 2017 Feast of the Annunciation- March 25 th, 2017 Quick Reminders for Lent: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday Alleluia is not sung to reflect the tone of the season The 3 Pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving You may choose to consider a celebration of Reconciliation during the second half of Lent April UNIT 9 - My Lord and My God! Theme 25 - He who was crucified is risen Theme 26 - We have seen the lord! Theme 27 - Now at last they know Purple Tablecloth (until Apr. 14) White Tablecloth (Apr Jun. 4) Holy Thursday April 13 th, 2017 Good Friday April 14 th, 2017 Holy Saturday April 15 th, 2017 Easter Sunday April 16 th, 2017 Divine Mercy Sunday April 23 rd, 2017 Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday to the Sunday celebration of Easter Easter- The day of the Lord s resurrection. Please note: - Alleluia is sung during the Easter Season and throughout Ordinary time

4 May UNIT 9 - The Church rejoices Theme 26 - We are Easter people Theme 27 - We meet Easter people UNIT 5 - The Church welcomes all Theme 14 - God is faithful Theme 15 - The Lord welcomes all White Tablecloth (Mar. 27- May 14) Green Tablecloth (May 16 onwards) Catholic Education Week Apr. 30 th May 5 th, 2017 Respect for Life Week May 8 th May 12 th, 2017 Feast of Our Lady of Fatima May 13 th, 2017 Mother s Day May 14 th, 2017 Ascension of our Lord May 25 th, 2017 Please note: May is the Month dedicated to Mary by Catholics. June UNIT 10 - The Church witnesses Theme 28 - What am I to do, Lord? Theme 29 - What are we to do, Lord? Theme 30 - You shall be my witnesses White Tablecloth (Apr. 15- Jun. 4) Green Tablecloth (Jun. 5 onwards) Pentecost June 4 th, 2017 Solemnity of the Sacred Heart June 23 rd, 2017 Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary June 24 th, 2017 Father s Day June 18 th, 2017 Time for review and celebration! Notes: Come and See/May we Be One Celebrations contained in the program are essential and are tied to the Liturgical Year of the Church and/or themes of the program. They are designed to reflect in communal prayer on the presence of God in our lives. Student involvement in the three phases of every celebration (Preparation, Celebration and Savoring) is crucial to their liturgical formation. As such, preplanning is important for success. Follow the process outlined on pp of the Teacher s Manual to assist you in looking ahead; all celebrations will be listed under the UNIT and THEME column. For important information on the overall content and approach of your program see the introduction at the beginning of your teacher s manual, especially the Scope and Sequence chart pp and The Integration of Components pp * Suggested Scheduling for Religious Education = 4 lessons per week for 30 minutes

5 Report Cards Remember to include two Religion and one Family Life comment on the report card. Religion Department Contacts