Second Grade Religion Curriculum Map Unit 1 Unit #1 August-September Catholic Faith, Sacred Scriptures, Spirituality, and Christian Prayer What do we believe as Catholics? How can I communicate with God? Identify the three persons of the Blessed Trinity Understand that God the Father as creator loves us and sent us His Son, Jesus Give examples of Jesus as God and Human Demonstrate a reverence for the Bible Recognize the Bible is divided into two parts End of unit test Catholic Doctrine- Creed 2.I.1.1 2.I.1.2 2.I.1.3 2.I.1.4 Sacred Scriptures 2.I.2.1 2.I.2.2 2.I.2.3 2.I.2.4 Spirituality and Christian Prayer: 2.IV.7.1 2.IV.7.2 2.IV.7.3 Understand that God speaks through the scripture Begin to understand that people in Scripture responded to God s call
Recite the Apostle s Creed Understand prayer is communication with God Use a variety of prayer forms to enrich and express personal and communal spirituality Understand that Mass is the greatest prayer of all and includes the four types of prayer
Second Grade Religion Curriculum Map Unit 2 Unit #2 October-November Church History How did the Church come to be? Understand the importance of Jesus death and resurrection Distinguish between the leadership roles of the pope, bishops, priests, and deacons Understand the importance of Pentecost Discuss how the early Christians followed Christ *Mary, Rosary *All Saint s Day End of unit test Catholic Doctrine- Creed 2.I.1.5 2.I.1.6 Church History 2.I.3.1 2.I.3.2 2.I.3.3 Discuss the word saint and why Mary is called Queen of Saints
Second Grade Religion Curriculum Map Unit 3 Unit #3 December-January Catholic Social Teaching How can I serve others? Demonstrate an understanding of the Church s teachings and apply Catholic principles to their life Realize conscience is a gift from God to help us know right from wrong *Advent, Christmas *Stewardship, Service End of unit test Catholic Social Teachings 2.III.5.1 2.III.5.2 2.III.5.3 2.III.5.4 2.III.5.5 Demonstrate the skills of good moral decision making Demonstrate an understanding of the 7 themes of Catholic Social Justice Examine the variety of ways Christians can respond to the Baptismal call of a life of service Exercise responsible stewardship
Second Grade Religion Curriculum Map Unit 4 Unit #4 January-February Sacraments What are sacraments? Shown knowledge of the 7 sacraments Recognize that the sacraments are celebrations Understand that we become children of God and members of the Church through Baptism Understand that Jesus calls us to Penance & Reconciliation End of unit test Sacraments & Liturgy 2.II.4.1 2.II.4.2 2.II.4.3 2.II.4.4 2.II.4.6 2.II.4.7 2.II.4.9 Understand that the Mass is a sacrifice and a celebration of the Eucharist
Second Grade Religion Curriculum Map Unit 5 Unit #5 March-April Liturgy What is the Liturgy? Demonstrate an awareness of the Liturgical Seasons and feasts, and how they help us follow Jesus End of unit test Sacraments & Liturgy 2.II.4.1 2.II.4.2 2.II.4.3 2.II.4.4 2.II.4.6 2.II.4.7 2.II.4.9
Second Grade Religion Curriculum Map Unit 56 Unit #6 April-May Morality How can I make good choices? Understand the 10 Commandments are included in the Great Commandment Understand that the scriptures inspire people to hope and love, and provide us with values to live by Realize conscience is a gift from God to help us know right from wrong so we can make good choices End of unit test Morality: 2.III.6.1 2.III.6.2 2.III.6.3