RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMBINED GRADES PROGRAM CALENDAR GRADE 4/5-2018-2019 IMPORTANT NOTICE: This calendar should be used in conjunction with the Family Life Combined Grades Calendar found TCDSB s Religion Department site (https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/boardservices/religionfamilylife/familylifecombinedgradesoutline/pages/default.aspx) Month Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ May We Be One Things to Remember Unit 1 Theme: Called to Be One Green Tablecloth (Ordinary Time Jun 10 Dec 1) September Unit Opener Grade 4 Lesson 2 Scripture Call us to be One Lesson 3 United In Worship UNIT 1 - The Church proclaims the Good News Theme 1 - We are God s work of art Feast of the Archangels September 29 th, 2018 * Suggested Scheduling for Religious Education = 4 lessons per week for 30 minutes ** Suggested Scheduling for Family Life = 1 lesson per week for 30 minutes OR 1 full week a month **Begin Fully Alive AFTER Curriculum Night and AFTER Theme One Family Letters are sent home Green Tablecloth October Lesson 4 The Sacraments Unite us in Faith Lesson 7 Reconciliation and Holiness Lesson 8 - Reconciliation Holy Guardian Angels October 2 nd, 2018 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary - October 7 th, 2018 Thanksgiving October 8 th, 2018 World Food Day October 16 th, 2018 World Mission Sunday October 21, 2018 * Remember to include two Religion and one Family Life comment on the report card
November Lesson 9 Growing in Holiness with Saints Lesson 11 Called to Stewardship 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 Dec 1) All Saints- November 1 st, 2018 All Souls November 2 nd, 2018 Remembrance Day November 11 th, 2018 The Feast of Christ the King November 25 th, 2018 December January Unit 2 Theme: A New Beginning Lesson 2 Advent: A Time for Reconciliation Lesson 4 Jesus Is a New Beginning, A Gift of Joy to the World Lesson 5 We Are Called to Action Unit 3 Theme: The Kingdom of God Lesson 4 The Authority and Power of God Lesson 5 The Importance of Church in the Kingdom of God Lesson 6- Our Life of Service through the Church UNIT 5 - The Church welcomes all nations Theme 13 - God chooses a people White Tablecloth (Dec. 25- Jan. 13) Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 8 th, 2018 Christmas December 25 th, 2018 *Since each Grade program provides a different focus for Advent by incorporating various activities, it is important to continue to follow the program rather than replace it with other Advent activities. White Tablecloth (Dec. 25- Jan. 13) Baptism of the Lord January 13 th, 2019 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18 th 25 th Resources (poster and suggested activities) are available from www.novalis.ca February Culminating Task Use the Grade 4 Unit Inquiry Task A choice of two options: promote a Catholic agency or plan for a video game to answer the question, How do we experience the kingdom of God? 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 Theme 20 - God s faithfulness is from Green Tablecloth (Jan 14 - Mar 5) Presentation of Our Lord February 2 nd, 2019 Feast of Our Lady Of Lourdes February 11 th, 2019
age to age Theme 21 - The Holy Spirit reconciles the world March April Unit 4 Theme: New Life in Jesus Lesson 2 Renewed Through Prayer and Fasting Lesson 3 Renewed Through Giving Lesson 4 Receiving God s Healing Touch Note: Unit 4 was designed to deal with Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter themes. Begin this unit just prior to Ash Wednesday Lesson 5 The Sacraments Heal Us Lesson 6 We are Given New Life Lesson 7 Our Faith Journey Suggested: Culminating Task Use the Grade 4 Unit Inquiry Task. This task focuses on the Student s Lenten Journey. Purple Tablecloth (Mar.6 Apr 20) Ash Wednesday March 6, 2019 World Day of Prayer March 1, 2019 Solemnity of St. Joseph March 19 th, 2019 Feast of the Annunciation- March 25 th, 2019 Quick Reminders for Lent: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday Alleluia is not sung to reflect the tone of the season The 3 Pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving You may choose to consider a celebration of Reconciliation during the second half of Lent Purple Tablecloth (until Apr. 20) White Tablecloth (Apr. 21 - Jun. 9) World Day of Youth April 14, 2019 Holy Thursday April 18 th, 2019 Good Friday April 19 th, 2019 Holy Saturday April 20 th, 2019 Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 Divine Mercy Sunday April 28, 2019 Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday to the Sunday celebration of Easter Easter- The day of the Lord s resurrection. Please note: - Alleluia is sung during the Easter Season and throughout Ordinary time
May Unit 5 Theme: Building the Kingdom of God Lesson 1 Jesus is the Way UNIT 9 - The Church rejoices Theme 26 - We are Easter people Theme 27 - We meet Easter people UNIT 5 - The Church welcomes all nations Theme 14 - God is faithful Theme 15 - The Lord welcomes all nations White Tablecloth (Apr 21 Jun 9) Green Tablecloth (June 10 onwards) Catholic Education Week May 6-10, 2019 Respect for Life Week May 13 th May 17 th, 2019 Feast of Our Lady of Fatima May 13 th, 2019 Mother s Day May 12 th, 2019 Please note: May is the Month dedicated to Mary by Catholics. June Lesson 7 Our Call to Evangelize 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. 21- Jun. 9) Green Tablecloth (Jun. 10 onwards) Ascension of our Lord June 2, 2019 Pentecost June 9 th, 2019 Solemnity of the Sacred Heart June 28, 2019 Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary June 29, 2019 Father s Day June 16 th, 2019 Time for review and celebration! Notes: Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ/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. 93-95 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. 6-10 and The Integration of Components pp. 26-27. * Suggested Scheduling for Religious Education = 4 lessons per week for 30 minutes
Report Cards Remember to include two Religion and one Family Life comment on the report card. Religion Department Contacts http://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/boardservices/religionfamilylife/personnellist/pages/default.aspx