Saint Paul Parish - Office of Religious Education Weekly Curriculum Guide When conducting classes remember to follow the five steps lesson provided for you in the Catechist Manual. Following all steps will ensure success in the classroom. September 2018 Sun, Sep 30 Parents Meeting at 10:30AM (SPS hall/gym) Introductory Lesson (Included with the packet you received at the teachers meeting.) October 2018 Sun, Oct 7 Columbus Day Weekend No classes Sun, Oct 14 Classes: Introduction to Salvation History (see Catechist Manual p. xix-xxii) Sun, Oct 21 Classes: Lesson 1 Faith and Revelation Parents Meeting (Grades 7 & 8) at 10:30AM. Information on Created for Love curriculum will be given. Page 1 of 8
Sun, Oct 28 Classes: Lesson 2 Salvation History, Scripture, Tradition November 2018 Sun, Nov 4 Classes: Lesson 3 Creation / Man / Angels / The Fall Created for Love Curriculum* 1. Identity a. Whom am I? Discovering God s Gifts. b. Created in the Image and Likeness of God? c. Created for Love d. God s Creation versus Culture * Students will receive a booklet, Created for Love that they will take home. Mon, Nov 5 Allerton House (Ext. session 6:30-7:45PM) Mr. Cushing s students will go to Allerton House. Drop off and pick up will be at and from Allerton House. The teacher will meet students at Allerton House at 6:30pm and will take attendance. The teacher will also collect signed permission slips. Without a signed permission slip, students will not be allowed to partake in the event. A Religious Education staff will also be at Allerton to help as needed. Page 2 of 8
Sun, Nov 11 Veterans Day No classes Sun, Nov 18 Classes: Lesson 4 Abraham / Isaac / Jacob / Joseph Sun, Nov 25 Classes: Lesson 5 Moses / Passover / Ten Commandments / Joshua / Judges / Kings December 2018 Sun, Dec 2 Classes: Lesson 17 Sin / Conscience / Mercy Remind students to go to Confession at 6:45PM on Monday, December 10 (lower church). Cake and juice will be served in the SPS hall/gym after Confession. Sun, Dec 9 Classes: Lesson 18 Sacrament of Penance / Anointing of the Sick Remind students to come to the lower church for Confession tomorrow Monday, December 10 at 6:45PM. Page 3 of 8
Mon, Dec 10 Confessions: 7-7:45PM Students will go to Confession at 6:45PM on Monday, December 10. Sun, Dec 16 Classes: Liturgical Year Advent / Christmas (See Catechist Manual p. 288-293) Dec 23-Jan 4 Christmas Break No classes January 2019 Sun, Jan 6 Classes: Lesson 6 Prophets / Elijah / Elisha / Isaiah / John the Baptist Created for Love Curriculum 3. God s Call and My Response a. What Is a Vocation? b. Types of Vocation c. Healthy Relationships and Healthy Marriages d. Family as the First Church Sun, Jan 13 Lesson 7 Jesus, True God and True Man / Jesus Priest, Prophet, and King Page 4 of 8
Sun, Jan 20 MLK No classes Sun, Jan 27 Nat l Catholic Schools Week No classes Home catechesis: Lesson 8 Sacrifice / Grace / Redemption Wed, Jan 30 Teachers Meeting at 6:30PM (Rectory) February 2019 Sun, Feb 3 Classes: Lesson 9 Catholic Church / Papacy and Apostles / Pentecost / Holy Spirit Sun, Feb 10 Classes: Lesson 10 Grace and Sacraments Mon, Feb 11 Allerton House (Ext. session 6:30-7:45PM) Mr. Cushing s students will go to Allerton House. Drop off and pick up will be at and from Allerton House. The teacher will meet students at Allerton House at 6:30pm and will take attendance. The teacher will also collect signed permission slips. Without a signed permission slip, students will not be allowed to partake in the event. A Religious Education staff will also be at Allerton to help as needed. Page 5 of 8
Sun, Feb 17 Presidents Day No classes Sun, Feb 24 Classes: Lesson 11 Theological Virtues / Cardinal Virtues Created for Love Curriculum 2. Living a Life of Love and Virtue a. Love versus Lust b. Character Building: Virtue versus Sin c. Truth versus Lie d. God s Plan for Life, Love, and Relationships March 2019 Sun, Mar 3 Classes: Lesson 12 Baptism / The Rite of Baptism Sun, Mar 10 Classes: Lent / Easter (Catechist Manual, pp. 301-310) Ash Wednesday was last March 6. Use this lesson to prepare students for the Lenten season. Encourage them to go to Mass. Sun, Mar 17 Classes: Lesson 13 The Sacrament of Confirmation Page 6 of 8
Sun, Mar 24 Classes: Lesson 14 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Sun, Mar 31 Classes: Lesson 15 The Eucharist April 2019 Sun, Apr 7 Classes: Lesson 16 The Mass / Holy Communion Mon, Apr 8 Classes and Mass (Extended Sess. 6:30-7:45PM) Grade Level 7 & 8 Eucharistic Liturgy during class time Students will arrive in the lower church at 7PM. Recruit volunteers to do the Readings and bring up the gifts. Sun, April 14-19 April Vacation No classes Sun, April 21 Easter Sunday No classes Page 7 of 8
Sun, April 28 Last day of classes: Lessons 17 and 18: Holy Orders / Matrimony Thank you for a great year! Page 8 of 8