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1 Diocese of Columbus Preschool Religion COS Based on the Six Tasks of Catechesis* I. Catechesis Promotes Knowledge of the Faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church, ; General Directory for Catechesis, 84-85, 87) A. The Person of Jesus Christ Jesus loves and invites every person to be in relationship with him I. A. 1. Identify Jesus as son of God and son of Mary (CCC 495) I. A. 2. Know that Jesus was born long ago, as a baby, and grew to be a man (CCC ) I. A. 3. Know that Jesus wants to have a special relationship with each of us (CCC 52; Jn 15:15b) B. Understand Sacred Scripture Sacred Scripture is the living Word of God, a history of the covenant, and a guide for life today I. B. 1. Recognize the Bible as a holy and special book (CCC ) I. B. 2. Demonstrate respect and reverence for the Bible I. B. 3. Identify some key biblical figures that show God s love, e.g., Noah, the Good Shepherd, Mary and Joseph C. Creeds and Doctrines of the Church The Creed expresses the faith of our Church and professes it to the world I. C. 1. Know that God made the world (CCC , 295; Gn 1:1-31) Pre 3 SE: Special Lesson Christmas p Pre 4 SE: Special Lesson p Pre 3 SE: Chapter 20: I Can Grow p Also TE 136. Pre 3 SE: Special Seasons and Days, Special Lesson 3, Christmas p Pre 3 SE: Chapter 1: I Can Hear, p 1 & 3. Also TE p. T6. Pre 4: Ch. 7 God Made the Bible p Pre 3 SE: Chapter 2: I Can See, p. 6. Also TE p. T15. Pre 4 SE: Chapter 7: God Made the Bible, p Also TE p Pre 4 SE: Chapter 7: God Made the Bible, p Also TE p Pre 3 SE: Chapter 14: I Can Laugh, p. 45. Also TE 93. Pre 4 SE: God Made My Family, p. 6. Also TE p. T15 Pre 3 SE: Ch. 19 I Can Make Things p Also TE Pre 4 SE: God Made Land p Also TE p

2 I. C. 2. Recognize that God made and loves each person (CCC ) I. C. 3. Understand that God cares for all people and all creation (CCC ; 1Pt 5:7) I. C. 4. Identify angels as God s messengers (CCC 329) D. Discover the Church s Tradition and Relevance of Church History Our Church has a rich heritage which still serves as a guide for us today I. D. 1. Nothing at this age E. Christian Thought and Culture Our Church s tradition is based in an appreciation for the gifts of many persons theologians, saints, artists, teachers, and preachers living as faithful disciples of Jesus I. E. 1. Identify saints as special friends of Jesus Pre 3 SE: Special Lesson 11. Birthdays We Thank God for the Gift of Life p Also TE 239. Pre 4 SE: Ch. 1 God Made Us p Also TE p Pre 3 SE: Ch. 7 I Can Care. Pre 4 SE: Ch. 3 p Also TE Pre 3 SE Ch. 13: I Can Sing, p. 43. Also TE p Pre 4 SE: Seasonal Lesson 3 Christmas, p Pre 4 SE: Special Lesson 1 Halloween/Feast of All Saints p Also TE Pre 3 SE: Special Lesson 1 Halloween/ Feast of All Saints p. 94. Also TE Pre 4 SE: Special Lesson 1 Halloween/Feast of All Saints p Also TE

3 II. Catechesis Promotes Knowledge of the Meaning of the Liturgy and Sacraments (CCC, ; GDC, 84-85, 87) A. Paschal Mystery Forms and Transforms The liturgical and sacramental life of the Church informs, forms, and transforms us as disciples of Jesus in the world (CCC 654, ) II. A. 1. Nothing at this age B. Sacraments Sacraments are special celebrations of God s love for us (CCC 1116) II. B. 1. Sacraments are special celebrations with God s family (CCC 1118) C. Liturgical Catechesis We are invited into full, active, and conscious participation in the liturgical life of the Church II. C. 1. Recognize that the Church has special seasons and days of celebration (CCC 1163, 1194) II. C. 2. Know that Christmas is Jesus birthday (CCC ) II. C. 3. Know that Easter is the day Jesus rose from the dead II. C. 4. Recognize that at Mass we sing, pray, and listen to God s word (CCC 1071, ) D. Dimensions of Priesthood: Baptismal and Ordained Like Jesus, we are called to be priest, prophet, and king II. D. 1. Nothing at this age Pre 4 SE: Ch. 9 God Made Water p Also TE p. 70. Pre 4 SE: Ch. 5 God Made My Church Family p Also TE T36-39 Pre 3 SE: Special Seasons and Days section p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Special Seasons and Days section p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Special Lesson 3 Christmas p Also TE T Pre 4: Special Lesson 3 Christmas Also TE T Pre 3: Special Lesson 5, Easter p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Special Lesson 5 Easter p Also TE 221. Pre 4: Ch. 5 God Made My Church Family p Also TE T

4 III. Catechesis Promotes Moral Formation in Jesus Christ (CCC, ; GDC, 84-85, 87) A. Commandment to Love The new commandment of Jesus, to love one another as he, God, has loved us is one of the defining characteristics of the Christian faith. III. A. 1. Know that Jesus loves all people (CCC 478, 609; Jn 3:16) III. A. 2. Understand that Jesus wants everyone to love and care for each other (CCC 1878, 1970; 1 Jn 3:11) B. Ten Commandments and Beatitudes The Scriptures, especially in the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, give us moral guidance III. B. 1. Nothing at this age C. Sin and Grace God s love can overcome the evil of sin in our world III. C. 1. Understand that we can hurt other people by our choices (CCC 1872) D. Conscience Formation The Gospel calls us to ongoing conversion, transforming our ways of thinking and living III. D. 1. Know that God helps us to make good choices (CCC 1813) E. Objective Moral Norms The Scriptures and Tradition of the Church teach us about right and wrong III. E. 1. Identify that rules help us make good choices (CCC , 1965) F. Gospel of Life All life is a gift from God and is to be held sacred III. F. 1. Know that God created everything good (CCC 299, 339) Pre 3 SE: Special Lesson 8 Valentine s Day p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Ch. 25 I Can Love p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Special Lesson Valentine s Day p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Ch. 14 I Can Laugh p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Special Lesson 8 Valentine s Day Pre 4 SE: Special Lesson 8 Valentine s Day p Also TE T239. Pre 3 SE: Special Lesson 4 Lent p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Special Lesson 4 Lent p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Ch. 7 I Can Care p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 2 God Made My Family p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Chapter 23 I Can Learn p Pre 3 SE: Ch. 7 I Can Care p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 22 God Made Big Things p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Special Season 5 Easter p Also TE Pre 4: Special Season 5 Easter p Also TE T

5 III. F. 2. Understand that we care for creation because it is God s gift III. F. 3. Recognize that God made every person special (CCC 355) G. Living a Moral Life As disciples of Jesus, we desire to follow him in his attitudes and actions III. G. 1. Know that Jesus gives us an example of how to live with others (CCC 2825) Pre 3 SE: Ch. 7 I Can Care p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 11 God Made Land p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Ch. 25 I Can Love p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 3 God Made My Friends p Also TE Pre 3 SE: Ch. 9 I Can Share p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 3 God Made My Friends p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Ch. 9 I Can Share p Also TE Pre 4 SE: Ch. 2 God Made My Family p Also TE T

6 IV. Catechesis Teaches the Christian how to Pray (CCC, ; GDC, 84-85, 87) A. Christian Prayer Tradition Prayer in all its many forms is a language of love, faith, and hope IV. A. 1. Know that Jesus prayed (CCC ; Mk 1:35-39; Lk 6:12) IV. A. 2. Recognize that one can pray anywhere (CCC 2157, 2743) IV. A. 3. Identify the Sign of the Cross (CCC 2166) B. Personal Prayer The mystery of God s action in our lives draws us into a deeper relationship and a deeper desire to respond in prayer (CCC 2591) IV. B. 1. Know that prayer is talking with Jesus (CCC 2665) C. Communal Prayer We share prayer with others, and worship together as the People of God IV. C. 1. Identify the church as a special place to pray with God s family (CCC 2691, 2696) D. Popular Piety and Devotions Our families and friends share with us ways to grow closer to God IV. D. 1. Nothing at this age Pre 3 SE: Ch. 23 I Can Learn p Also TE T159. Pre 3 SE: Ch. 12 I Can Pray p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 1 God Made Me p Also TE T8-9. Pre 3 SE: Ch. 12 I Can Pray p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. God Made Big Things p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Ch. 12 I Can Pray p. 39. Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 6 God Made Churches p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Ch. 12 I Can Pray p. 39. Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 6 God Made Churches p Also TE T

7 V. Catechesis Prepares the Christian to Live in Community and to Participate in the Life and Mission of the Church (GDC, 84, 86-87) A. Spiritual Growth Our community life is built on the understanding that humans grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially as well as spiritually V. A. 1. Know that to be holy means to belong to God (CCC 2013; Mt 5:48) B. Relationships and Responsibilities In the Gospel, Jesus teaches us that living together in the Kingdom of God, we must grow in understanding, compassion, concern for the least, and mutual charity V. B. 1. Know that one must show love to one s family and friends (Col 3:12-17) C. Marriage and Family Life Domestic Church Our family life is the church of the home, where we learn to love God and care for each other V. C. 1. Identify the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (CCC 1655; Lk 2:39-52) V. C. 2. Recognize that one s family is a special gift from God (CCC 2206) D. Faith Communities Participation in the life and mission of the Church is both personal and communal V. D. 1. Know that God s family is called the Church (CCC 751) V. D. 2. Know baptism is the way to become a member of God s family (CCC 1213) E. Nature and mission of the Church The Church is the family of God, sent to bring the Good News of Jesus to all people V. E. 1. Nothing at this age F. Ecumenism We share in promoting the unity of all God s people as part of our fidelity to the Gospel V. F. 1. Nothing at this age Pre 3 SE: Ch. 1 I Can Hear p Also TE T 9. Pre 4 SE: Ch. 1 God Made Me p Also TE T7-9. Pre 3 SE: Ch. 25 I Can Love p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 5 God Made My Church Family p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Ch. 25 I Can Love p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 5 God Made My Church Family p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Chapters 9 & 10 Special Lessons Mother s Day p , and Father s Day p Pre 4 SE: Ch. 2 God Made My Family p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 2 God Made My Family p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: Chapters 9 & 10 Special Lessons Mother s Day p , and Father s Day p Pre 4 SE: Ch. 2 God Made My Family p Also TE T Pre 3 SE: p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 5 God Made My Church Family p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 5 God Made My Church Family p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 9 God Made Water p , Also TE T70. 7

8 VI. Catechesis Promotes a Missionary Spirit that Prepares the Faithful to Transform the World (GDC, 84, 86-87) A. Evangelization The Sacraments of Initiation both invite and empower us to live as disciples in the larger society and in the world VI. A. 1. Nothing at this age B. Vocation/Apostolate Each of is called to a particular task in helping to reveal the Kingdom of God in the service of God s plan for the world VI. B. 1. Know that God gives special gifts to each person, so they may serve him and others (CCC 52; Mt 4:18-22; Mt 9:9) C. Social Action and Transformation The Social Teachings of our tradition inspire us to concern and to action aimed at the well-being of all humankind VI. C. 1. Recognize that Jesus wants us to help each other (Mt 25) D. Interreligious Dialogue We dialogue and work with people of other faiths, to build understanding and to find our common hopes and values for a better world VI. D. 1. Nothing at this age Pre 3 SE: Ch. 9 I Can Share p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 1 God Made Me p Also TE T8-9. Pre 3 SE: Ch. 9 I Can Share p Also TE T Pre 4 SE: Ch. 1 God Made Me p Also TE T8-9. Pre 3 SE: Ch. 6 I Can Help p Also TE T40-4. *Committee on Education of the United States Catholic Conference. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States. Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1999 pp

9 Diocese of Columbus Kindergarten Religion COS Based on the Six Tasks of Catechesis* I. Catechesis Promotes Knowledge of the Faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church, ; General Directory for Catechesis, 84-85, 87) A. The Person of Jesus Christ Jesus loves and invites every person to be in relationship with him I. A. 1. Understand that Jesus came to show God s love (CCC 458) I. A. 2. Know that Jesus love is unending and complete (CCC , 1337; Mt 28:20b; Jn 13:1b) B. Understand Scripture Sacred Scripture is the living Word of God, a history of the covenant and a guide for life today I. B. 1. Recognize the Bible as a holy and special book that tells us about God (CCC ) I. B. 2. Demonstrate respect and reverence while listening to and handling the Bible I. B. 3. Discover that the creation story teaches that God is good and created all things good (CCC 299, 339; Gen 1:12, 18, 21, 25, 31) C. Creeds and Doctrines of the Church The Creed expresses the faith of our Church and professes it to the world I. C. 1. Know that God, the Creator, made the world and all living creatures (CCC , 295; Gen 1:1-31) I. C. 2. Understand that God loves and takes care of all people (CCC 54-55, ; Mt 6:25-34, Rom 8:28, 1 Pet 5:7) I. C. 3. Identify the Holy Spirit as the gift of God (CCC ; Jn 14:25-26) I. C. 4. Define heaven (CCC ; Jn 14:2-3) I. C. 5. Know that God gives each person a guardian angel (CCC 336) D. Discover the Church s Tradition and Relevance of Church History Our Church has a rich heritage which still serves as a guide for us today I. D. 1. Nothing at this age K SE: Special Lesson 3 Christmas is Good p.115. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 14 Hearts Are Good p Cutout 4. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 3 Stories Are Good p A Child s Bible and Flashcard 2. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 3 Stories Are Good p A Child s Bible. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 3 Stories Are Good p A Child s Bible. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 4 God s World is Good p BLM 6 Creation, Cutouts 2, 5-20, ad Flashcard 2. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 17 Church is Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 4 God s World is Good p BLM 6 Creation. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 8 I Am Good p Also TE T K SE: Special Lesson 7 Pentecost Is Good p.121. Also TE T K SE: Special Lesson 12 Angels Are Good p Also TE T284 K SE: Special Lesson 12 Angels Are Good p Also TE T

10 E. Christian Thought and Culture Our Church s tradition is based in an appreciation for the gifts of many persons theologians, saints, artists, teachers and preachers living as faithful disciples of Jesus I. E. 1. Know that God s family includes the saints in heaven (CCC 954) K SE: Ch. 15 Hands Are Good p Also TE T BLM 20. K SE: Special Lesson 1 All Saints Are Good p Also TE T

11 II. Catechesis Promotes Knowledge of the Meaning of the Liturgy and Sacraments (CCC, ; GDC, 84-85, 87) A. Paschal Mystery Forms and Transforms The liturgical and sacramental life of the Church informs, forms, and transforms us as disciples of Jesus in the world (CCC 654, , 1085) II. A. 1. Recognize that by baptism we become members of Jesus family (CCC 1213) II. A. 2. Know that Jesus is present with his family, the Church, when they pray and celebrate together (CCC 1373) B. Sacraments Sacraments are special celebrations of God s love for us II. B. 1. Recognize that a sacrament is special celebration of God s love (CCC ) II. B. 2. Recognize that Baptism is a gift from God (CCC 1279) C. Liturgical Catechesis We are invited into full, active and conscious participation in the liturgical life of the Church (CCC 1071) II. C. 1. Know that the Church celebrates different seasons with symbols and colors (CCC 1163, 1171, 1194) II. C. 2. Identify the special seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter (CCC , 1438, 1169) II. C. 3. Know Sunday is a special day for the Church (CCC 1167, 1193) II. C. 4. Know that we use our bodies to pray at Mass (CCC ) D. Dimensions of Priesthood: Baptismal and Ordained Like Jesus, we are called to be priest, prophet, and king II. D. 1. Nothing at this age K SE: Ch. 9 Growing is Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 17 Church is Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 17 Church is Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 7 Families Are Good p BLM 13 Baptism Puppet. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 17 Church is Good p Also TE T K SE: Special Seasons and Days, The Year in Our Church p K SE: Special Lesson 2 Advent is Good p , Special Lesson 3 Christmas is Good p.115 and Poster 5, Special Lesson 5 Lent is Good p , Special Lesson 6 Easter is Good p K SE: Ch. 23 Celebrating is Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 23 Celebrating is Good p Also TE T

12 III. Catechesis Promotes Moral Formation in Jesus Christ (CCC ; GDC 84-85, 87) A. Commandment to Love The new commandment of Jesus, to love one another as he, God, has loved us is one of the defining characteristics of the Christian faith (Jn 13:34-35) III. A. 1. Know that Jesus came to show God s love to all people (CCC 458) III. A. 2. Understand that Jesus wants all people to love God and love one another (CCC 1878, 1970; Lk 10:25-28) B. Ten Commandments and Beatitudes The Scriptures, especially in the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, give us moral guidance III. B. 1. Know that in the Bible God tells us how to love him and other people (CCC 1962, 1965) III. B. 2. Know that Jesus shows everyone how to love (CCC 520, 1823, 9, Jn 15:12) C. Sin and Grace God s love can overcome the evil of sin in our world III. C. 1. Recognize that good choices can make us feel happy and bad choices make us feel sad (CCC 27) III. C. 2. Know it is important to say I m sorry when you hurt others (CCC 1443; Lk 15:11-32) D. Conscience Formation The Gospel calls us to ongoing conversion, transforming our ways of thinking and living III. D. 1. Know that God gives the Holy Spirit to help people make good choices (CCC 729, 1830; Jn 16:13) K SE: Ch. 14 Hearts Are Good p Cutout 4 and BLM 19. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 14 Hearts Are Good p Cutout 4 and BLM 19. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 3 Stories Are Good p Flashcard 2. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 21 Light is Good p BLM 22. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 16 Forgiveness is Good p Poster 7, Cutouts and Also TE K SE: Ch. 16 Forgiveness is Good p K SE: Ch. 16 Forgiveness is Good p Poster 7, Cutouts and Also TE K SE: Ch. 23 Air is Good p BLM 27. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 23 Air is Good p BLM 27. Also TE T III. D. 2. Understand that adults can help one make decisions K SE: Ch. 23 Air is Good p. 98. E. Objective Moral Norms The Scriptures and Tradition of the Church teach us about right and wrong III. E. 1. Know that God s rules help one make good choices and perform loving actions (CCC 1962, 1965) K SE: Ch. 12 Choosing is Good p K SE: Ch. 12 Choosing is Good p , Flashcard 5, BLM 17, 18. Also TE

13 F. Gospel of Life All life is a gift from God and is to be held sacred III. F. 1. Recognize that all life is a gift from God the creator (CCC ; Gen 1:20-27) III. F. 2. Know that God wants all people to care for his creation (CCC 299, 339) III. F. 3. Recognize that God makes people in his image (CCC 355) G. Living a Moral Life As disciples of Jesus, we desire to follow him in his attitudes and actions III. G. 1. Understand that Jesus shows people how to love, e.g., Good Shepherd, Good Samaritan, etc. K SE: Ch. 4 God s World is Good p BLM 6. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 4 God s World is Good p BLM 6, Cutouts 2, 5-20, Also TE T K SE: Ch. 4 God s World is Good p BLM 6, Cutouts 2, 5-20, Also TE T K SE: Ch. 4 God s World is Good p BLM 6, Cutouts 2, 5-20, Also TE T32. K SE: Ch. 13 Shepherds Are Good p Poster 6, Cutouts 1, 13-14, 41, Also TE T K SE: Ch. 13 Shepherds Are Good p Poster 6, Cutouts 1, 13-14, 41, Also TE T

14 IV. Catechesis Teaches the Christian How to Pray (CCC, ; GDC, 84-85, 87) A. Christian Prayer Tradition Prayer in all its many forms is a language of love, faith, and hope IV. A. 1. Know that Jesus prayed and taught his disciples to pray (CCC ; Mt 6:5-14; Mk 11:24) IV. A. 2. Know/Pray the Sign of the Cross (CCC 2157) IV. A. 3. Identify the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be as basic prayers of the Catholic Tradition B. Personal Prayer The mystery of God s action in our lives draws us into a deeper relationship and a deeper desire to respond in prayer (CCC 2591) IV. B. 1. Know that prayer is both listening to and talking with God (CCC 2590) IV. B. 2. Understand that one must be quiet to hear God speak C. Communal Prayer We share prayer with others, and worship together as the People of God IV. C. 1. Know that the church building is a special place to pray together (CCC 2691, 2696) D. Popular Piety and Devotions Our families and friends share with us ways to grow closer to God IV. D. 1. Identify ways to pray with family (CCC 2685) K SE: Ch. 6 Talking to God is Good p BLM 8, Cutouts 2, 7, 9, 15-17, 22-25, K SE: Ch. 19 Seeds Are Good p Poster 9. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 12 Choosing is Good p. 108, 111, 113. Ch. 7 Families Are Good p K SE: Ch. 6 Talking to God is Good p BLM 8. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 6 Talking to God is Good p BLM 8. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 5 Quiet is Good p BLM 7 and Flashcard 3. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 17 Church Is Good p BLM 21 A & B. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 17 Church Is Good p BLM 21 A & B. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 6 Talking to God is Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 6 Talking to God is Good p

15 V. Catechesis Prepares the Christian to Live in Community and to Participate in the Life and Mission of the Church (GDC, 84, 86-87) A. Spiritual Growth Our community life is built on the understanding that humans grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially as well as spiritually V. A. 1. Know that God calls all people to be holy (CCC 2013; Mt 5:48) B. Relationships and Responsibilities In the Gospel, Jesus teaches us that living together in the Kingdom of God, we must grow in understanding, compassion, concern for the least and mutual charity V. B. 1. Know that Jesus wants us to show love and kindness to all (Col 3:12-17) C. Marriage and Family Life Domestic Church Our family life is the church of the home, where we learn to love God and care for each other V. C. 1. Identify the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, his mother, and Joseph, her spouse (CCC 532, 1655; Lk 2:39-52) V. C. 2. Know that each family is a gift from God (CCC 2206) V. C. 3. Understand that in a family the members are called to love and care for each other D. Faith Communities Participation in the life and mission of the Church is both personal and communal (CCC 1134) V. D. 1. Know that at baptism one becomes a member of God s family, the Church (CCC 1213) V. D. 2. Know that praying together at mass is an important way that God s family comes together (CCC ) E. Nature and Mission of the Church The Church is the family of God, sent to bring the Good News of Jesus to all people V. E. 1. Understand that God wants all to live in peace and love (CCC 543, Col 3:12-17) V. E. 2. Know that the Church is God s family on earth (CCC 959) F. Ecumenism We share in promoting the unity of all God s people as part of our fidelity to the Gospel V. F. 1. Nothing at this age K SE: Ch. 8 I am Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 15 Hands Are Good p BLM 20. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 15 Hands Are Good p BLM 20. Also TE T K SE: Ch., 7 Families Are Good p BLM 11. Also TE T Special Lesson 11 The Holy Family is Good p BLM 9. Also TE T K SE: Ch., 7 Families Are Good p BLM 11. Also TE T K SE: Ch., 7 Families Are Good p BLM 11. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 9 Growing is Good p BLM 13. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 18 Meals Are Good p Poster 8. Also TE T K SE: Ch. 17 Church is Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 14 Hearts Ae Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 17 Church is Good p Also TE T

16 VI. Catechesis Promotes a Missionary Spirit that Prepares the Faithful to Transform the World (GDC, 84, 86-87) A. Evangelization The Sacraments of Initiation both invite and challenge us to live as disciples in the larger society and in the world VI. A. 1. Identify a disciple as someone who follows Jesus Christ (CCC 1694, 1816, 1 Jn 1:1-4) B. Vocation/Apostolate Each of is called to a particular task in helping to reveal the Kingdom of God in the service of God s plan for the world VI. B. 1. Know that God loves us and calls each of us to follow Him (CCC 52; Mt 4:18-22; Mt 9:9) C. Social Action and Transformation The Social Teachings of our tradition inspire us to concern and to action aimed at the well-being of all humankind VI. C. 1. Know that God calls the members of the Church to help each other (Mt 25) VI. C. 2. Identify ways to show care for God s creation D. Interreligious Dialogue We dialogue and work with people of other faiths, to build understanding and to find our common hopes and values for a better world VI. D. 1. Nothing at this age K SE: Special Lesson 7 Pentecost is Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 15 Hands Are Good p Also TE T K SE: Ch. 8 I am Good p K SE: Ch. 15 Hands Are Good p Also TE K SE: Ch. 4 God s World is Good p Also TE T *Committee on Education of the United States Catholic Conference. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States. Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,

17 Diocese of Columbus Grade One Religion COS Based on the Six Tasks of Catechesis* I. Catechesis Promotes Knowledge of the Faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church, ; General Directory for Catechesis, 84-85, 87) A. The Person of Jesus Christ Jesus loves and invites every person to be in relationship with him I. A. 1. Know Jesus is the Son of God and Son of Mary (CCC 495) I. A. 2. Know some key events in Jesus life: e.g., his birth, his death, and his rising to new life I. A. 3. Know that Jesus died on the cross to show God s love for all people (CCC 609) B. Understand Scripture Sacred Scripture is the living Word of God, a history of the covenant and a guide for life today I. B. 1. Identify the Bible as the inspired word of God (CCC 105) I. B. 2. Know that the Bible is full of stories that show God s love for his people, e.g., Creation, Noah s ark, Moses, Good Shepherd, Good Samaritan, etc. I. B. 3. The Gospels tell us the Good News about Jesus (CCC ) C. Creeds and Doctrines of the Church The Creed expresses the faith of our Church and professes it to the world I. C. 1. Identify God as Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (CCC 233) I. C. 2. Recognize that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God (CCC 733; Jn 14:16, 26) Gr. 1 SE: Session 6 p Art Print Session 3 Triumphal Entry. Gr. 1 SE: Unit 2 Jesus, Our Lord and Savior p Also the Year in Our Church, Christmas p Also Art Print 6, Born in a Stable p Gr. 1 SE: The Year in Our Church, Celebrating Easter p Gr. 1 SE: Sesion 3 God is Our Father p Also Prayers and Practices of Our Faith. The Bible and You p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 10 God Chose Mary & Joseph p BLM 18. Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 11 Jesus Our Savior Was Born in Bethlehem p Ch. 19 Jesus Gives the Gift of Himself p Ch. 20 Jesus is Risen p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 19 Jesus Gives the Gift of Himself p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 6 God Speaks to Us p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 6 God Speaks to Us p Gr. 1 SE: Art Print 14, An Angel Visits Mary Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 6 God Speaks to Us p 45- p Art Print 22, The Good Shepherd p. 52. TE T 63 Scripture Prayer Booklets 234. (back of SE). Gr. 1 SE: Art Print 16, Jesus Loves Children p Gr. 1 SE: Session 3 God is Our Father p Session 4: God Gives Us Peace p Gr. 1 SE: Session 4 God Gives Us Peace p Session 12 Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 6 God Speaks to Us p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 25 We Give Glory To God p TE T 270 Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 21 Jesus Sends Us the Spirit p

18 I. C. 3. Know that God created the world and made it good (CCC 295, 299; Gen 1:1-31) I. C. 4. Recognize that God loves all people and wants all people to love him and one another (CCC 1719, 1721) I. C. 5. Know that God desires all people to be happy with him now and forever in heaven (CCC ; Jn 14:2-3) I. C. 6. Know that angels are God s messengers sent to help and protect (CCC 329, 336) D. Discover the Church s Tradition and Relevance of Church History Our Church has a rich heritage which still serves as a guide for us today I. D. 1. Know that God s gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is the birthday of the Church (CCC ) E. Christian Thought and Culture Our Church s tradition is based in an appreciation for the gifts of many persons theologians, saints, artists, teachers, and preachers living as faithful disciples of Jesus I. E. 1. Recognize saints as holy people who are examples of how to love God and one another (CCC 823) Gr. 1 SE: Session 1 God Makes Everything p Gr. 1 SE: Session 2 God Cares for Us p Gr. 1 SE: Session 2 God Cares for Us p Session 7 Jesus Teaches Us p. 41. Also glossary, heaven p Gr. 1 SE: Session 11 Following Jesus p. 65. Gr. 1 SE: Session 12 Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit p Also The Year in Our Church, Pentecost p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 2 God is Good p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 3 God is Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 20 Jesus is Risen p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 3 God is Our Father p Also TE T28. Special Lesson 8 The Guardian Angels Guardian Angel prayer card punch-out s (back of SE). TE T Gr. 1 SE: Special Season 7 Pentecost p Gr. 1 SE: Special Season 1 Feast of All Saints p Gr. 1 SE: Session 1 God Makes Everything Gr. 1 SE: Special Season 1 Feast of All p. 5. Also The Year in Our Church All Saints Saints p Day p

19 II. Catechesis Promotes Knowledge of the Meaning of the Liturgy and Sacraments (CCC ; GDC 84-85, 87) A. Paschal Mystery Forms and Transforms The liturgical and sacramental life of the Church informs, forms, and transforms us as disciples of Jesus in the world (CCC 654, , 1085) Gr. 1 SE: The Year in Our Church p II. A. 1. Know that the Liturgy teaches about the life of Jesus (CCC 1194) 176. Also Holy Week p Gr. 1 SE: Session 2 God Cares for Us p. 10- II. A. 2. Know the Liturgy is the special prayer of God s family (CCC 1068, 1140) 11. Also, glossary, liturgy p B. Sacraments: Sacraments are special celebrations of God s love for us II. B. 1. Identify sacraments as special times when Jesus comes to be with us (CCC 1131) II. B. 2. Recognize that through Baptism we are freed from sin, share in God s life, and become members of God s family (CCC 1213) II. B. 3. Recognize that at Mass the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ (CCC 1375) II. B. 4. Recognize the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation as a gift from God (CCC ) C. Liturgical Catechesis We are invited into full, active, and conscious participation in the liturgical life of the Church (CCC 1071) II. C. 1. Identify the different liturgical seasons and their respective colors (CCC , 1194) II. C. 2. Recognize that we celebrate Sunday as the Lord s Day because of Jesus Resurrection (CCC , 1193) II. C. 3. Identify sacred objects and spaces in church, e.g., altar, ambo, baptismal font, Book of the Gospels, tabernacle etc. (CCC ) Gr. 1 SE: Session 16 Jesus in Our Lives p. 94. Also, Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Also glossary, sacrament p Gr. 1 SE: Session 17 Joining God s Family p Gr. 1 SE: Session 18 Celebrating Jesus p. 106, 107 and 110. Gr. 1 SE: God Our Father is Holy p Gr. 1 SE: God Our Father is Holy p Gr. 1 SE: What Catholics Should Know The Seven Sacraments p Gr. 1 SE: What Catholics Should Know The Seven Sacraments p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 5 God Shares His Life with Us p Gr. 1 SE: What Catholics Should Know The Seven Sacraments p Gr. 1 SE: Session 22 Jesus Cares for Us p. Gr. 1 SE What Catholics Should Know Also Prayers and Practices of Our Penance and Reconciliation p.262. Faith, Celebrating Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Session 5 Celebrating Ordinary Time p Session 10 Celebrating Advent p Session 15 Celebrating Gr. 1 SE: Special Seasons and Lessons Christmas p Session 20 Celebrating The Year in Our Church p Lent and Holy Week. Session 21 Celebrating Easter. Also The Year in Our Church p Gr. 1 SE: Session 18 Sacraments, Our Way of Life p Also The Year in Our Church p Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Jesus Is Risen p TE T 215. Gr. 1 SE: God Our Father is Holy p TE T

20 II. C. 4. Identify liturgical postures and their meaning, e.g., standing (reverence); sitting (attentive listening); and kneeling (adoration) (CCC ) II. C. 5. Understand Christians learn about Jesus in the scripture readings at Mass (CCC 1349) II. C. 6. Know that there are some special days, besides Sunday, that we go to Mass, e.g., All Saints Day; Immaculate Conception of Mary; Christmas; Mary, Mother of God; Assumption of Mary (CCC 1171, 1173) D. Dimensions of Priesthood: Baptismal and Ordained Like Jesus, we are called to be priest, prophet, and king II. D. 1. Know that because of their baptism all people are called to serve God (CCC 871, 1140) Gr. 1 SE: Glossary, genuflect and gestures p Gr. 1 SE: Glossary, Liturgy of the Word p Gr. 1 SE: The Year in Our Church, All Saints Day p Glossary, Holy Days of Obligation p Gr. 1 SE: Session 17 Sacraments, Our Way of Life p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 6 God Speaks to Us p TE T64. Ch. 4 God Our Father is Holy p TE T Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 6 God Speaks to Us p Gr. 1 SE: What Catholics Should Know Holy Days of Obligation p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 5 God Shares His Life with Us p

21 III. Catechesis Promotes Moral Formation in Jesus Christ (CCC ; GDC, 84-85, 87) A. Commandment to Love The new commandment of Jesus, to love one another as he, God, has loved us is one of the defining characteristics of the Christian faith. (Jn 13:34-35) III. A. 1. Know that Jesus tells his disciples to love God and others (CCC 2055; Mt 22:37-40; 1 Jn 4:7-13) B. Ten Commandments and Beatitudes The Scriptures, especially in the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, give us moral guidance III. B. 1. Understand that God gives rules to follow, to help all people love each other (CCC 1962, 1965) III. B. 2. Understand that, by his example, Jesus teaches us how to love God and each other (CCC 520, 1823; Jn 13:34-35; Jn 15:12,) Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith, The Great Commandment p Art Print Session 1 St. Vincent de Paul. Gr. 1 SE: Session 21 Making God Decisions p Also Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Also Art Print Session 21 Paupers Having Dinner. Gr. 1 SE: Session 21 Making God Decisions p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 15 Jesus Teaches Us to Love God p Gr. 1 SE: What Catholics Should Know Commandments p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 16 Jesus Teaches Us to Love Others p C. Sin and Grace God s love can overcome the evil of sin in our world III. C. 1. Know that Jesus wants us to forgive those who hurt us (CCC 2840; Lk 6:35; Lk 17:3-4; Lk 23:33-34) III. C. 2. Define sin as choosing to disobey God and hurting others (CCC ; Gn 3) III. C. 3. Identify the difference between an accident, a mistake, and a sin III. C. 4.Know that God s grace helps people to live as his children (CCC 2021) D. Conscience Formation The Gospel calls us to ongoing conversion, transforming our ways of thinking and living III. D. 1. God gives people the freedom to choose (CCC , 1744) III. D. 2. Recognize that the Holy Spirit works within each person to help them make good choices (CCC 729, 1830; Jn 14:26) Gr. 1 SE: Session 22 Jesus Cares for Us p Art Print Session 8 Mother Kissing a Child. Recorded Scripture Stories Session 22 The Lost Sheep T-265. Gr. 1 SE: Session 22 Jesus Cares for Us p Gr. 1 SE: Session 21 Making Good Decisions Gr. 1 SE: Session 14 God Chooses Mary p Session 16 Jesus in Our Lives p. 24. Also Glossary, grace p Gr. 1 SE: Session 21 Making Good Decisions p Gr. 1 SE: Session 12 Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 17 Jesus Calls Himself the Good Shepherd pp Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 17 Jesus Calls Himself the Good Shepherd pp Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 18 We Come to Our Good Shepherd p Gr. 1 SE: Glossary p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 17 Jesus Calls Himself the Good Shepherd pp Gr. 1 SE: What Catholics Should Know Making Good Choices p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 24 The Holy Spirit Helps the Church p

22 E. Objective Moral Norms The Scriptures and Tradition of the Church teach us about right and wrong III.E.1. God gives the Holy Spirit, the Bible, and the laws of the Church to help the baptized know right and wrong (CCC 1785) F. Gospel of Life All life is a gift from God and is to be held sacred Gr. 1 SE: Session 17Sacraments, Our Way of Life p. 100, 102, 104. Session 21 Making Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 21 Jesus Sends Us the Good Decisions p Session 3 SE: Spirit p God is Our Father p and 20. III. F. 1. Recognize that God created all life: human, animal, and plant and called it good (CCC 299, 339; Gn 1:20-27) Gr. 1 SE: Session 1 God Makes Everything p. 4, 7-8. Also Glossary, Creator p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 2 God Is Good p III. F. 2. Identify all people are made in God s image (CCC 355; Gn 1:27) III. F. 3. Know oneself as loved and valued (Mt 6:25-34) III. F. 4. Know that care and respect for our bodies and those of others is a response to God s love (CCC 1004) G. Living a Moral Life As disciples of Jesus, we desire to follow him in his attitudes and actions III. G. 1. Recognize the life and teachings of Jesus as a model for how all people should live (CCC 1694) III. G. 2. Know that God gives each person special gifts to live as Jesus disciples (1 Cor 13:13) Gr. 1 SE: Session 1 God Makes Everything 4 and 8. Gr. 1 SE: Session 3 God is Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Glossary, commandment, p Gr. 1 SE: Session 1God Makes Everything p. 8. Session 2 God Cares for Us p. 14. Gr. 1 SE: Session 16 Jesus in Our Lives p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 3 God is Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 3 God is Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 3 God is Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 14 Jesus Shows God s Love p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 5 God Shares His Life with Us p

23 IV. Catechesis Teaches the Christian How to Pray (CCC, ; GDC, 84-85, 87) A. Christian Prayer Tradition Prayer in all its many forms is a language of love, faith, and hope IV. A. 1. Know/pray the Sign of the Cross (CCC 2166) IV. A. 2. Identify different times and places to pray (CCC 2157, 2743) IV. A. 3. Recite the following formal prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be (CCC 2688) IV. A. 4. Recognize that one can pray alone or with others (CCC 2664) B. Personal Prayer The mystery of God s action in our lives draws us into a deeper relationship and a deeper desire to respond in prayer (CCC 2591) IV. B. 1. Understand that praying is listening to and talking with God (CCC 2564) IV. B. 2. Understand one needs to spend time with God in prayer (CCC 2744) IV. B. 3. Know that one can pray with words, quiet listening, and actions (CCC , 2722) C. Communal Prayer We share prayer with others, and worship together as the People of God IV. C. 1. Know that the church building is a sacred place where the faith community gathers to worship (CCC 1181, 2691, 2696) IV. C. 2. Identify some appropriate gestures in use in church, e.g., sitting, standing, genuflecting, sign of the cross, sign of peace, etc. (CCC ) Gr. 1 SE: Session 1 God Makes Everything p. 6. Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Session 19 Listening to Our Father p Also Recorded Scripture Story Session 19 T-264. Gr. 1 SE: Session 19 Listening to Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Session 19 Listening to Our Father p Also Recorded Scripture Story Session 19 T-264. Gr. 1 SE: Glossary, church p Gr. 1 SE: Glossary, gestures p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 1 Jesus is Our Friend p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 4 God Our Father is Holy p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 8 Jesus Teaches Us to Pray to Our Father. Ch. 10 God Chose Mary and Joseph p Ch. 25 We Give Glory to God p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 7 We Pray to God Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 7 We Pray to God Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 7 We Pray to God Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 7 We Pray to God Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 4 God Our Father is Holy p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 4 God Our Father is Holy p

24 D. Popular Piety and Devotions Our families and friends share with us ways to grow closer to God IV. D. 1. Know that Holy Water is a sign of baptism (CCC 1668) IV. D. 2. Know that one can ask others to pray for them, e.g., saints, family, friends, church community (CCC ) IV. D. 3. Know that Jesus mother, Mary is a special friend in prayer (CCC 2682) Gr. 1 SE: Session 17 Joining God s Family p. 100 and 104. Glossary, holy water p. 245 Gr. 1 SE: The Year in Our Church Pentecost p Gr. 1 SE: Session 14 God Chooses Mary p. 84. Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 5 God Shares His Life with Us. p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 7 We Pray to God Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 10 God Chose Mary and Joseph p

25 V. Catechesis Prepares the Christian to Live in Community and to Participate in the Life and Mission of the Church (GDC, 84, 86-87) A. Spiritual Growth Our community life is built on the understanding that humans grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially as well as spiritually V. A. 1. Know that it is God s plan for people to grow in holiness (CCC , 2813; Lk 2:40, 52) V. A. 2. Know that God gives grace to help people to grow more like him (CCC ) B. Relationships and Responsibilities In the Gospel, Jesus teaches us that living together in the Kingdom of God, we must grow in understanding, compassion, concern for the least, and mutual charity V. B. 1. Identify some ways Jesus shows people how to love God, each other, and creation (CCC 2407, ; Gn 1:26, Lk 10:25-28) V. B. 2. Understand that feelings are natural and necessary in building relationships with God, self, and others V. B. 3. Know that all who are baptized are brothers and sisters in the Lord (CCC 1271) C. Marriage and Family Life Domestic Church Our family life is the church of the home, where we learn to love God and care for each other V. C. 1. Know that Mary said yes to God to be the mother of Jesus (CCC , 490; Lk 1:26-38) V. C. 2. Know that Joseph is the foster father of Jesus (CCC 437) Gr. 1 SE: Session 7 Jesus Teaches Us p Gr. 1 SE: Session 14 God Chooses Mary p. 82 and 84. Also, Glossary, grace p Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Session 7 Jesus Teaches Us. p Gr. 1 SE: Session 17 Joining God s Family p. 102 and 104. Gr. 1 SE: Session 14 p Gr. 1 SE: Session 6 God Sends Jesus p Also Glossary, Joseph, p V. C. 3. Know that the family is where one first learns to pray (CCC ) Gr. 1 SE: Jesus Loves Families p D. Faith Communities Participation in the life and mission of the Church is both personal and communal (CCC 1134) V. D. 1. Know that people become members of God s family, the Church, at Baptism (CCC 1213) V. D. 2. Understand that those who believe in Jesus form God s true family, the Church (CCC 752; Acts 2:42-47; Acts 4:32-35) V. D. 3. Identify that God s family consists of people from all races, language, and abilities (CCC 543; Mt 8:11) Gr. 1 SE: Session 17 Glossary, Baptism p Gr. 1 SE: Session 17 Joining God s Family p and 104. Gr. 1 SE: Session 17, Joining God s Family p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 4 God Our Father is Holy p Ch. 7 SE: We Pray to God Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 16 Jesus Teaches Us to Love Others p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 12 Families Share Life and Love p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 5 God Shares His Life with Us p Gr. 1 S E: Ch. 10 God Chose Mary and Joseph p Gr. 1 S E: Ch. 10 God Chose Mary and Joseph p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 7 We Pray to God Our Father p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 5 God Shares His Life with Us p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 5 God Shares His Life with Us p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 13 Jesus Calls Apostles p

26 E. Nature and Mission of the Church The Church is the family of God, sent to bring the Good News of Jesus to all people V. E. 1. Know that God calls his Church to help build the Kingdom of God on earth Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our (CCC 541, 567; Mt 6:33) Church p F. Ecumenism We share in promoting the unity of all God s people as part of our fidelity to the Gospel Gr. 1 SE: Jesus Calls Apostles p V. F. 1. Nothing at this age 26

27 VI. Catechesis promotes a Missionary Spirit that prepares the faithful to transform the world (GDC, 84, 86-87) A. Evangelization The Sacraments of Initiation both invite and empower us to live as disciples in the larger society and in the world VI. A. 1. Know that all baptized Christians are called to follow Jesus and be his disciples (CCC , 1694) B. Vocation/Apostolate Each of is called to a particular task in helping to reveal the Kingdom of God in the service of God s plan for the world Web Activities: Help Wanted to Serve Others. Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 13 Jesus Calls Apostles p VI. B. 1. Understand that each person is called to love God in a special way (CCC 52, 2093; Dt 6:4-5; Mt 9:9-13) Web Activities: Help Wanted to Serve Others. Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 15 Jesus Teaches Us to Love God p C. Social Action and Transformation The Social Teachings of our tradition inspire us to concern and to action aimed at the well-being of all humankind VI. C. 1. Know that a Christian is called to help build the Kingdom of God (CCC 2046; Mt 6:33) VI. C. 2. Give examples of how one can help others in need (Mt 25) VI. C. 3. Name ways that one can take care of God s creation Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 16 Jesus Teaches Us to Love Others p Gr. 1 SE: Ch. 2 God Is Good p D. Interreligious Dialogue We dialogue and work with people of other faiths, to build understanding and to find our common hopes and values for a better world IV. D. 1. Nothing at this age *Committee on Education of the United States Catholic Conference. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States. Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,

28 Diocese of Columbus Grade Two Religion COS Based on the Six Tasks of Catechesis* I. Catechesis Promotes Knowledge of the Faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church, ; General Directory for Catechesis, 84-85, 87) A. The Person of Jesus Christ Jesus loves and invites every person to be in relationship with him Gr. 2 SE: Session 11 We Worship God p. I. A. 1. Know that Jesus came to establish God s kingdom on earth (CCC 544) 66. I. A. 2. Know that Jesus loved each person so much he died on the cross for each one (CCC ; Jn 15:12-13) I. A. 3. Understand that Jesus resurrection is at the center of the Christian Faith (CCC 638, 1 Cor 15:12-19) B. Understand Scripture Sacred Scripture is the living Word of God, a history of the covenant, and a guide for life today I. B. 1. Identify the two main parts of the Bible: the Old Testament and the New Testament (CCC 120) I. B. 2. Explain that God speaks to the Church through the people and the stories of the Bible (CCC 104) I. B. 3. Identify the four Gospels as accounts of Jesus life and teachings (CCC 125) I. B. 4. Explain that learning about people in the Scriptures helps one to understand how God loves and cares for them e.g., the infant Moses, the hungry Israelites in the desert of Sinai, Mary and Joseph s care for the infant/child Jesus, Jesus feeding the crowd, etc. I. B. 5. Identify stories that show God s readiness to forgive us, e.g. Zacchaeus, the Prodigal Son, the Good Shepherd, the Pharisee and the Publican C. Creeds and Doctrines of the Church The Creed expresses the faith of our Church and professes it to the world I. C. 1. Recognize that the Sign of the Cross and the Glory Be proclaim the Christian belief in the Triune God (CCC 2157) Gr. 2 SE: Ch. 2 Jesus is God s Best Gift p Gr. 2 SE: Session 7 Jesus Saves Us p. 40. Gr. 2 SE: Special Season 4 Lent p Gr. 2 SE: The Year in Our Church, Easter p Gr. 2 SE: Prayers and Practices Faith, The Bible and You p Gr. 2 SE: Prayers and Practices Faith, The Bible and You p Gr. 2 SE: Art Print 18, The Four Gospels. Worksheet p Gr. 2 SE: Special Season 6 Easter p Gr. 2 SE: What Catholics Should Know, The Bible p Gr. 2 SE: What Catholics Should Know The Bible p Ch. 18 We Listen and Pray p Gr. 2 SE: Ch. 18 We Listen and Pray p Gr. 2 SE: Session 9 Jesus Cares for Us p. 52 (Lost Sheep). Art Print 22, Follow God s Gr. 2 SE: Ch. 6 Jesus Shows Us How to Laws (Moses) and worksheet p Art Love Others p Print 9 Jesus Our Shepherd and workbooks page 243. Gr. 2 SE: Art Print 12 Zacchaeus, the Rich Man and worksheet p Gr. 2 SE: Prayers and Practices of Our Faith, Prayers to Take to Heart p Gr. 2 SE: Ch. 9 Our Friend Jesus Forgives Us p Gr. 2 SE: Ch. 2 Jesus is God s Best Gift p Also Student Book Cover Prayers (inside front cover). 28

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