Grade Five SEPTEMBER Week 1 2 UNIT 1: The Church proclaims the good news Theme 1. We are God's work of art T.M. p. 44; S.B. p. 6 Celebration p. 52 53 Week 3 Theme 2. God has no favourites T.M. p. 54; S.B. p. 16 Celebration p. 45 Week 4 Theme 3. May they all be one T.M. p. 60; S.B. p. 24 From Sunday September 2 nd to Sunday, November 25 th, we are still celebrating Ordinary time. Your prayer table should have a green table cloth. 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 p. 93 95 of the Teacher s Manual. to assist you in looking ahead, all celebrations will be listed under the UNIT and THEME column. Combined grade outlines are available. Teachers should contact your school principal or your Religious Education/Family Life Resource Teacher. (See names, phone numbers and voice mail numbers on introductory pages of this calendar). 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. 35 36. You may begin to teach the Family Life program Fully Alive Theme One Created and Loved by God after curriculum night. The suggested scheduling for Family Life is one lesson per week for thirty minutes throughout the year. The amount of time that you spend on Family Life is 1/5th of the entire allotted Religion time. Please copy and distribute the Theme One home communication letter in teacher s manual.
OCTOBER Week 1 UNIT 2: The Church believes in the Lord Jesus Theme 4. Peter shares his belief in the Lord Jesus T.M. p. 70; S.B. p. 32 Week 2 3 Theme 5. Baptized in the name of Jesus Christ T.M. p. 76; S.B. p. 40 Week 4 Theme 6. We proclaim the greatness of God T.M. p. 84; S.B. p. 48 Rosary Day October 5 th Thanksgiving October 8th World Mission Sunday October 21st: Every Christian shares in the mission of the Church. Organizations such as Holy Childhood Association, http://www.missionsla.org/missionprograms/hca/hca_home.html Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, http://www.devp.org/ and Catholic Missions in Canada, http://www.cmic.info/new evangelization provide opportunities for students to learn and participate at their own level in this process. All Hallow s Eve: The word Hallow is another word for a saint, a holy person. So the night before All Saints Day is called All Hallow s Eve or Hallowe en. Many rules change for this night. Instead of ordinary clothes, we wear costumes. We might dress as favourite saints according to an old Christian custom. We can play funny tricks and ask neighbours for treats or donations for the needy. Most of all, we change the rules of fear. We laugh at things that scare us spooks and skeletons and things that go Boo! Jesus has shown us that fearful things cannot destroy us. They cannot separate us from the strength of Jesus and the joy of his resurrection. (from Children s Daily Prayer, Liturgy Training Publications). Mary: see Catechetical Tips section in December When making long range plans remember that the suggested scheduling for Family Life is one lesson per week for thirty minutes throughout the year. The amount of time that you spend on Family Life is 1/5 of the entire allotted Religion time. Also keep in mind that this year there are lessons from "A Catholic Approach to HIV/AIDS Education" that are to be taught after Theme Three of Fully Alive. If you have not done so, please copy and distribute the Fully Alive Theme One home communication letter.
NOVEMBER Week 1 UNIT 3: The Church celebrates God's mighty deeds Theme 7. We remember the risen Lord T.M. p. 94; S.B. p. 52 Week 2 3 Theme 8. We celebrate the breaking of the bread T.M. 102; S.B. p. 58 Celebration of Eucharist p. 115 Week 4 Theme 9. We give praise and thanks to God T.M. p. 116; S.B. p. 62 Week 5 Nov 29 30 Begin: UNIT 4: The Church expects the coming of the Lord Theme 10. God will prepare a banquet for all people T.M. p. 126; S.B. p. 66 All Saints/All Souls: The saints are those whose lives praise God. The Church puts aside 2 feast days, November 1 and 2, to celebrate the communion of saints, the union of those living today with those who have gone before us in faith. Remembrance Day is a time not only to remember those who have died in war, but also to pray for peace, and to reflect on what we are doing to bring God s peace into the world. The Feast of Christ the King November 25 th marks the end of the liturgical year. The Sunday following begins the new church year. This new year the gospels for the Sundays in Ordinary Time are from the gospel of Luke, Cycle C. Get ready for Advent begins on Sunday December 2nd. This is the time to change the table cover in the prayer centre from the green of Ordinary Time to the purple of Advent. At some time this month, begin teaching Theme Two Living in Relationship. Remember to copy and distribute the home communication letter before you begin this theme..
DECEMBER Week 1 UNIT 4: The Church expects the coming of the Lord Theme 10. God will prepare a banquet for all people T.M. p. 126; S.B. p. 66 Week 2 Theme 11. Mary leads us in hope T.M. p. 134; S.B. p. 74 Week 3 Theme 12. We celebrate the promise T.M. p. 142; S.B. p. 78 Week 4 CHRISTMAS BREAK December 2nd marks the beginning of the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle, a period of preparation, celebration and continuation that lasts about 7 weeks. PREPARATION: In Advent we prepare to recall Christ s first coming and look forward to his second coming. Advent is a season of joyful expectation (not a mini Lent). This is the time to change the table cover in the prayer centre from the green of Ordinary Time to the purple of Advent. Because each program provides a different focus for Advent, incorporating various activities, it is important to continue to follow the program rather than replace it with other Advent activities. Advent is particularly suited to a focus on Mary. We reflect on her as our model of relationship with Jesus. She is both disciple and mother. CELEBRATION (Christmas cycle): During the Christmas season we celebrate the birthday of Jesus, not merely his birth as a baby in Bethlehem, but as our brother and risen Lord. LONG RANGE PLANNING: Please note: after teaching Fully Alive Theme Three Created Sexual: Male and Female sometime in February/March, you will be required to teach three lessons from the resource "A Catholic Approach to HIV/AIDS Education".
JANUARY Week 1 UNIT 5: The Church Welcomes All Nations Theme 13. God Chooses a people T.M. p. 152; S.B. p. 84 Week 2 Theme 14. God is faithful T.M. p. 160; S.B. p. 92 Week 3 Theme 15. The Lord welcomes all nations T.M. p. 166; S.B. p. 98 Celebration: p. 172 173 Week 4 UNIT 6: The Church acts justly Theme 16. Anyone who welcomes you, welcomes me T.M. p. 176; S.B. p. 104 CELEBRATION CONTINUES (Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle): We celebrate God s love of us through Jesus. We continue to reveal God s love to others through our lives as followers of Jesus. Because of the continuation aspect of the Christmas season, the table cover in the prayer centre should change from the purple of Advent to the white of Christmas until January 13th. The Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle ends with the Feast of the Lord s Baptism and Ordinary Time begins on January 14th. This is the time to change the table cover in the prayer centre from the white of Christmas to the green of Ordinary Time which lasts until Ash Wednesday. January 20 26th is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Resources (poster and suggested activities) are available from www.novalis.ca Before beginning to teach Fully Alive Theme Three Created Sexual: Male and Female remember to copy and distribute the home communication letter. Make sure you read the introductory comments to each of the lessons carefully. You will find advice and cautions regarding the teaching of this material. Remember to teach the three lessons from "A Catholic Approach to HIV/AIDS Education" immediately after you have taught Theme Three of Fully Alive. It is not recommended that you use any additional resources videos, books, guest speakers etc. during Theme Three lessons taught this term. Some approved resources are available from your Religious Ed./Family Life Resource teacher. It is understood that it will be the classroom teacher who teaches Theme Three to her/his students. *REPORT CARD NOTICE: Remember to include two Religion and one Family Life comment on the report card. Comments can be found at: http://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/boardservices/religionfamilylife/reportcardcomments/pages/default.aspx
FEBRUARY Week 1 Theme 17. I was a stranger and you welcomed me T.M. p. 184; S.B. p. 110 Week 2 ASH WEDNESDAY, February 13th UNIT 7: The Church Reconciles Theme 19. God saw that it was good T.M. p. 202; S.B. p. 120 Week 3 Complete UNIT 7: The Church Reconciles Theme 19. God saw that it was Good. T.M. p. 202; S.B. p. 120 Complete: Theme 20. God's faithfulness is from age to age T.M. p. 208; S.B. p. 124 Week 4 Theme 21. The Holy Spirit reconciles the world T.M. p. 216; S.B. p. 128 Valentine s Day has its origins in the expression of Christian love and concern. Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday February 13 th. It marks the beginning of the Lent/Easter/Pentecost cycle, which includes periods of preparation, celebration and continuation lasting 13 weeks. PREPARATION: The 40 days of Lent have two purposes: to recall and renew our baptismal promises and to emphasize a spirit of conversion. Lent is a time of prayer, good works and other forms of penance. This is the time to change the table cover in the prayer centre from the green of Ordinary Time to the purple of Lent Specific aspects of the Lenten season are integral to each program and are included in themes 19 24. Therefore, it is important to follow these themes rather than replace them with extra Lenten activities. To reflect the tone of the season, "Alleluia" is not sung. Penance and Reconciliation: Consider a celebration in the latter half of Lent to mark a return to God and one another in love. Reminder: Theme 24 must be taught during Holy Week. Pace yourself accordingly, given the many options in the Lenten themes (19 24) as well as the Lenten interruption of the March Break. Schedule the three lessons from "A Catholic Approach to HIV/AIDS Education" during this month after completing Theme Three of Fully Alive Created Sexual: Male and Female. Please read each lesson's introductory comments carefully as they contain pertinent advice and cautions about this material. Teach only the material that is intended for your particular grade. It is not recommended that you use any additional resources videos, books, guest speakers etc. during the lessons pertaining to HIV/AIDS. It is understood that it will be the classroom teacher who teaches the HIV/AIDS curriculum.
MARCH Week 1 UNIT 8: The Church Loves Theme 22. Love as I have loved you T.M. p. 228; S.B. p. 134 Week 2 Theme 23. I have given you an example T.M. p. 236; S.B. p. 138 Week 3 Week 4 MARCH BREAK HOLY WEEK Theme 24. We ponder the mystery of God's love T.M. p. 242; S.B. p. 142 EASTER UNIT 9: The Church rejoices Theme 25. Were not our hearts burning within us? T.M. p. 250; S.B. p. 148 Celebration: p. 255 Lent continues. Penance and Reconciliation: Consider a celebration in the latter half of Lent to mark a return to God and one another in love World Day of Prayer, March 1st, celebrated in 165 countries, is an invitation to pause and pray together in the spirit of ecumenism. Resource booklets are distributed to the schools. Extra copies are available (free) from Women s Interchurch Council of Canada, Suite 602, 60 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, M4T 1N5, Tel. 416 929 5184. Reminder: Theme 24 must be taught during Holy Week. Pace yourself accordingly, given the many options in the Lenten themes (19 24) as well as the Lenten interruption of the March Break. EASTER: Easter is the time to change the table cover in the prayer centre from Lenten purple to the white of the Easter season. CELEBRATION (Easter Cycle): In the Easter Triduum (from the evening celebration of the Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday to the Sunday celebration of Easter) the Church enters into the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. Passover: Easter, the Christian feast of liberation grew out of the Jewish feast of Passover, the commemoration of God s liberation and protection of the Jewish people in the Exodus from Egypt. During the Easter Season the Paschal Candle is a reminder of the presence of the risen Christ among the people of God. Before you begin Theme Four Growing in Commitment, please copy and distribute home communication letters..
APRIL Week 1 EASTER UNIT 9: The Church rejoices Theme 25. Were not our hearts burning within us? T.M. p. 250; S.B. p. 148 Celebration: p. 255 Week 2 Theme 26. Christians are Easter people T.M. p. 256; S.B. p. 154 Week 3 Finish Theme 26. Christians are Easter people T.M. p. 256; S.B. p. 154 Week 4 Theme 27. We meet Easter people T.M. p. 266; S.B. p. 158 Blessed Pope John Paul II Day: April 8th EASTER: Easter continues for fifty days until Pentecost on May 19th During the Easter Season the Paschal Candle is a reminder of the presence of the risen Christ among the people of God. Theme Four continue during this month. Theme Five "Living in the World" may be taught in May/June.
MAY Week 1 Theme 27. We meet Easter people T.M. p. 266; S.B. p. 158 Week 2 3 Review Theme 17. I was a stranger and you welcomed me T.M. p. 184; S.B. p. 110 Cover Theme 18. Let justice flow like water T.M. p. 192; S.B. p. 114 Celebration: p. 198 199 Week 4 UNIT 10: The Church witnesses Theme 28. What am I to do, Lord? T.M. p. 274; S.B. p. 164 CELEBRATION CONTINUES (Easter Cycle): The 7 weeks between Easter and Pentecost are celebrated as one great feast day the passion, death, resurrection, ascension, and sending of the Spirit are seen as one act in God s plan for our salvation. We sing Alleluia during these days of rejoicing. Remember to honour the Easter season until Pentecost on May 19th. Pentecost: The Easter season ends with the feast of Pentecost. The month of May and Mary: Mary is a sign of what we hope one day to be. May devotions should highlight the role of Mary in the context of the Easter season. May is a good time to reflect on Mary s presence at each event in the Easter cycle. Ordinary Time resumes on the day after Pentecost May 19 th and continues until the following Advent. We are called to continue our efforts to love and serve God in our daily living. This is the time to change the table cover in the prayer centre from the white of Easter to the green of Ordinary Time. Catholic Education Week: May 5 th 10 th Respect for Life Week: May 8 14. The Religious Education/Family Life Department sends out some materials about this week. Corpus Christi: The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, the Sunday after Trinity Sunday celebrates Jesus total gift of himself in the Eucharist. Theme Five Living in the World may be taught in May/June. Copy and distribute Theme Five home communication letters before you begin.
JUNE UNITS AND THEME REFERENCES Week 1 Theme 29. What are we to do, Lord? T.M. p. 284; S.B. p. 168 Week 2 3 Theme 30. You shall be my witnesses T.M. p. 290; S.B. p. 172 Week 4 Celebration: p. 294 295 Ordinary Time continues until the following Advent. We are called to continue our efforts to love and serve God in our daily living. This is the time to change the table cover in the prayer centre from the white of Easter to the green of Ordinary Time. *REPORT CARD NOTICE: Remember to include two Religion and one Family Life comment on the report card. Comments can be found at: http://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/boardservices/religionfamilylife/reportcardcomments/pages/default.aspx