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GRADE ONE

First Grade students learn about God the Father, our Creator, how he creates us special and the gifts he gives us. They learn about God the Son, Jesus, God’s special gift to us. Jesus cares for us and teaches us to care for others. First Graders also learn of God the Holy Spirit, who gives us strength, joy and peace. Also covered is the Sacrament of Baptism establishing a readiness for the sacraments to follow. The Mass is discussed as well as our celebration of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and other Holy Days. Parent cooperation is asked in helping to reinforce the following prayers: The Sign of the Cross, the Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary and the Glory Be to the Father.

*Please note that if a student is absent from class, all work for that date is to be done at home.


Schedule of Classes

Sept. 21, 22, 23, 24 Chapter 1, pg. 13
Homework: With My Family, pg. 20

Sept. 28, 29, 30, Oct. 1 Chapter 2, pg. 21
Homework: With My Family, pg. 28

Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8 Chapter 3, pg. 29
Talk about Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 36

Oct. 12, 13, 14, 15 Chapter 4, pg. 37
Hail Mary, pg. 283
Homework: With My Family, pg. 44

Oct. 19, 20, 21, 22 Chapter 5, pg. 45
Homework: With My Family, pg. 52

Oct. 26, 27, 28, 29 Chapter 6, pg. 53
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 60

Nov. 2, 3, 4, 5* Chapter 7, pg. 61
(*Teachers Convention) Homework: With My Family, pg. 68

Nov. 9, 10, 11, 12 Chapter 8, pg. 67
Remember All Saints Day – Talk about saint names
Homework: With My Family, pg. 76

Nov. 16, 17, 18, 19 Chapter 9, pg. 77
Unit Review, pgs. 85-86
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 84

Nov. 23, 24, 25*, 26* Chapter 10, pg. 89
(*Thanksgiving Break) The Liturgical Year, pg. 238
Homework: With My Family, pg. 96

Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 3 Special Presentation – Religious Education Classes End

Grade One

Dec. 7 Pageant Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Dec. 14 Pageant Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Dec. 16 Pageant, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 4, 5, 6, 7 Chapter 11, pg. 97
Homework: With My Family, pg. 104

Jan. 11, 12, 13, 14 Chapter 12, pg. 105
Homework: With My Family, pg. 112


Jan. 18, 19, 20, 21 Chapter 13, pg. 113
We Celebrate Mass, pg. 289
Homework: With My Family, pg. 120

Jan. 25, 26, 27, 28 Chapter 14, pg. 121
Review Unit 2, pg. 129-130
Homework: With My Family, pg. 129

Feb. 1, 2, 3, 4 Chapter 15, pg. 133
Homework: With My Family, pg. 140

Feb. 8, 9, 10, 11 Chapter 16, pg. 141
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 148

Feb. 15, 16, 17, 18 No Religious Education Classes - School Vacation


Feb. 22, 23, 24, 25 Chapter 17, pg. 149
Second Week of Lent, pg. 253
Homework: With My Family, pg. 156


Mar. 1, 2, 3, 4 Chapter 18, pg. 157
Third Week of Lent, pg. 255
Homework: With My Family, pg. 164

Mar. 8, 9, 10, 11 Chapter 19, pg. 165
Fourth Week of Lent, pg. 257
Homework: With My Family, pg. 172

Mar. 15, 16, 17, 18 Chapter 20, pg. 173
Homework: Chapter Review, pg. 180
End of Year Test


Mar. 22, 23, 24, 25 Special Presentation - Religious Education Classes End




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GRADE TWO

Content

Second grade students continue in their study of the Holy Trinity. They learn of the church as a Christian Community and review the Sacrament of Baptism when they became members of that Community. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist are introduced and studied in additional workbooks which are sent home in preparation of receiving those sacraments. The mass is also studied and the children learn that the Community gathers to celebrate the life of Jesus and to listen to God’s Word and respond to that Word. Also covered are the celebrations of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and other Holy Days. Parents cooperation is asked in helping to reinforce the following prayers: The Sign of the Cross, The Lord’s Prayer, The Hail Mary, The Glory Be To The Father and The Act of Contrition.

*Please note that if a student is absent from class, all work for that date is to be done at home.

Schedule of Classes
Sept. 21 Welcome
Faith First Chapter 1


Sept. 28 Enrollment Prayer Service
Reconciliation Chapter 1 and "Sheep"
Homework: Vocabulary: Sacraments
Together as a Family, pgs. 7 and 9
Together as a Family, pg. 11, Use Chapter 1 Homework Sheet

Oct. 1 Parent Meeting: 4:15 or 7:30 pm

Oct. 5 Review Homework
Reconciliation Chapter 2 and pg. 64
Homework: Vocabulary: Reconciliation, Free Will, Great Commandment,
Examination of Conscience
Together as a Family, pgs. 15 and 16
Together as a Family, pg. 19, Use Chapter 2 Homework Sheet
Commandments pgs. 65, 66, and 67
Oct. 12 Review Homework
Reconciliation Chapter 3
Homework: Vocabulary: Confess, Mortal Sin, Venial Sin
Together as a Family, pg. 25
Together as a Family, pg. 27, Use Chapter 3 Homework Sheet
Commandments pg. 65, 66, and 67

Oct. 19 Review Homework
Reconciliation: Chapter 4
Homework: Vocabulary: Penance, Sorrow
Together as a Family, pgs. 31 and 33
Together as a Family, pg. 35, Use Chapter 4 Homework Sheet

Oct. 26 Review Homework
Reconciliation: Chapter 5
Homework: Vocabulary: Absolution Together as a Family, Pgs. 39 and 41
Together as a Family, pg. 43, Use Chapter 5 Homework Sheet

Nov. 2 Review Homework Grade Two
Reconciliation Chapter 6
Homework: Vocabulary: Peace
Together as a Family, Pgs. 47 and 49
Together as a Family, pg. 51, Use Chapter 6 Homework Sheet

Nov. 9 Test and Fun Activity

Nov. 14 Reconciliation Retreat (Saturday, time TBA)

Nov. 16 Practice for Reconciliation

Nov. 21 Reconciliation 10:00 am

Nov. 23 Faith First Advent – pgs. 278-285 with craft

Nov. 30 Christmas Party Special Celebration

Dec. 7 Pageant Practice: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Dec. 14 Pageant Practice: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Dec. 16 Pageant 7:30 pm

Jan. 4 Faith First Chapter 2

Jan. 7 Parent Meeting 4:15 pm or 7:30 pm

Jan. 11 Eucharist Chapter 1 and Enrollment Ceremony
Homework: Vocabulary: Holy Trinity
Together as a Family, pgs. 7 and 9
Together as a Family, pg. 13, Use Chapter 1 Homework Sheet

Jan. 18 Review homework
Eucharist Chapter 2, and pgs. 62 and 63
Homework: Vocabulary: Mass
Together as a Family, pgs. 17 and 19
Together as a Family, pg. 21, Use Chapter 2 Homework Sheet

Jan. 25 Review Homework
Eucharist Chapter 3, and pgs. 64 and 65
Homework: Vocabulary: Gospel, Homily, Liturgy of the Word, Bible
Together as a Family, pgs. 25 and 27
Together as a Family, pg. 29, Use Chapter 3 Homework Sheet


Grade Two
Feb. 1 Review Homework
Eucharist Chapter 4 and pgs. 66 and 67 (up to Eucharistic Prayer)
Homework: Vocabulary: Liturgy of the Eucharist, Eucharist
Together as a Family, pgs. 33 and 35Together as a Family, pg. 37, Use Chapter 4
Homework Sheet

Feb. 6 First Holy Communion Retreat (Saturday, time TBA)

Feb. 8 Review Homework
Eucharist Chapter 5 and pgs. 67 and 68; review Mass
Homework: Vocabulary: Sacrifice, Last Supper
Together as a Family, pgs. 41 and 43
Together as a Family, pg. 45, Use Chapter 5 Homework Sheet

Feb. 15* No Religious Education Classes – School Vacation

Feb. 22 Review Homework
Eucharist Chapter 6 and pgs. 69 and 70
Homework: Vocabulary: Holy Communion, Host
Together as a Family, pgs. 49 and 51
Together as a Family, pg. 53, Use Chapter 6 Homework Sheet

Mar. 1 Review Homework
Eucharist Chapter 7 and pg. 71 and Reconciliation
Homework: Vocabulary: Disciple, grace
Together as a Family, pgs. 57 and 59
Together as a Family, pg. 61, Use Chapter 7 Homework Sheet

Mar. 8 Review and Demonstration Mass

Mar. 15 Test

Mar. 22 Special Presentation – Religious Education Classes End

Apr. 28 & 29 3:30 – 5:00 pm Practice for First Communion

May 1 First Holy Communion 10:00 A.M.

May 11& 12 3:30 - 5:00 pm Practice for First Communion – A.M. Group

May 13 & 14 3:30 – 5:00 pm Practice for First Communion – P.M. Group

May 15 First Holy Communion 9:30 A.M. and 12:00 Noon

May 20 May Crowning Practice 4:00 – 5:00 pm

May 23 May Crowning Sunday Mass - 12:00 Noon

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GRADE THREE

Content

The doctrines taught in Faith First are drawn from the four pillars of faith as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These important teachings are developmentally presented to help the children recognize that what we believe, how we worship, how we live, and how we pray make a difference in our lives.
Help is asked of the parents in studying the following prayers: The Sign of the Cross, the Hail Mary, the Our Father, Glory Be to the Father, the Prayer of Sorrow and the Apostles Creed. All can be found on pages 283-285 in the text.

*Please note that if a student is absent from class, all work for that date is to be done at home.

Schedule of Classes
Sept. 22 Welcome Our Commitment Prayer, pg. 7
Chapter 1, pg. 13
Review the Sign of the Cross
Homework: With My Family, pg. 20

Sept. 29 Chapter 2, pg. 21
Homework: With My Family, pg. 28

Oct. 6 Chapter 3, pg. 29
Living Rosary
Homework: With My Family, pg. 36

Oct. 13 Chapter 5, pg. 45 (skipping Chapter 4)
Discuss Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 52

Oct. 20 Chapter 6, pg. 53
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 60

Oct. 27 Chapter 7, pg. 61
Homework: With My Family, pg. 68

Nov. 3 Chapter 8, pg. 69
Homework: With My Family, pg. 76

Nov. 10 Chapter 9, pg. 71
Homework: With My Family, pg. 84

Nov. 17 Reconciliation
Service Project

Nov. 24 Chapter 10, pg. 85 & Review Unit 1, pgs. 93-94
Homework: With My Family, pg. 92

Dec. 1 Special Presentation – Religious Education Classes End

Grade Three

Dec. 7 Pageant Practice, 3:30-5 pm

Dec. 14 Pageant Practice, 3:30-5 pm

Dec. 16 Pageant, 7:30 pm

Jan. 5 Chapter 11, pg. 97
Homework: With My Family, pg. 104

Jan. 12 Chapter 12, pg. 105
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 112

Jan. 19 Chapter 13, pg. 113
Homework: With My Family, pg. 120

Jan. 26 Chapter 15, pg. 129 (Skip Chapter 14)
Homework: With My Family, pg. 136

Feb. 2 Chapter 17, pg. 145
Homework: With My Family, pg. 152 & review pgs. 153-154

Feb. 9 Chapter 18, pg. 157 & Reconciliation
Homework: With My Family, pg. 164

Feb. 16* No Religious Education Classes – School Vacation

Feb. 23 Chapter 19, pg. 165
Homework: With My Family, pg. 172

Mar. 2 Chapter 20, pg. 173
Homework: With My Family, pg. 180

Mar. 9 Third grade Mass practice

Mar. 14 Class Mass - 12:00 noon Mass

Mar. 16 Chapter 21, pg. 181 & Year End Test
Homework: With My Family, pg. 188

Mar. 23 Special Presentation - Religious Education Classes End

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GRADE FOUR

Content

The doctrines taught in Faith First are drawn from the four pillars of faith as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These important teachings are developmentally presented to help the children recognize that what we believe, how we worship, how we live, and how we pray make a difference in our lives.
Parents help is sought in the study of the following prayers which are found on pages 322 and 323 of the text: The Sign of the Cross, the Hail Mary, the Our Father and the Prayer of Sorrow. Children also learn the seasons of the Church. The sacrament emphasized in the fourth grade is Reconciliation.

*Please note that if a student is absent from class, all work for that date is to be done at home.

Schedule of Classes

Sept. 23 Chapter 1, pg. 13
Review the Sign of the Cross
Homework: With My Family, pg. 20

Sept. 30 Chapter 2, pg. 21
Homework: With My Family, pg. 28

Oct. 7 Chapter 3, pg. 29
Discuss Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 36

Oct. 14 Chapter 4, pg. 37
Review The Lord’s Prayer, pg. 283
Homework: With My Family, pg. 44

Oct. 21 Chapter 6, pg. 53 (skip Chapter 5)
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 60

Oct. 28 Chapter 7, pg. 61
Homework: With My Family, pg. 68

Nov. 4 Chapter 8, pg. 69
Homework: With My Family, pg. 76

Nov. 11 Review Reconciliation
Chapter 9, pg. 77
Homework: With My Family, pg. 84

Nov. 18 Reconciliation
Chapter 10, pg. 85 & Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 92

Nov. 25 * No Religious Education classes – Thanksgiving Vacation


Dec. 2 Special Christmas Presentation – Religious Education Classes End

Grade Four

Jan. 6 Chapter 11, pg. 97
Homework: With My Family, pg. 104

Jan. 13 Chapter 12, pg. 105
Homework: With My Family, pg. 112

Jan. 20 Practice for Class Mass

Jan. 24 4th Grade participates in 12:00 noon Class Mass

Jan. 27 Chapter 13, pg. 113
Homework: With My Family, pg. 120

Feb. 3 Chapter 14, pg. 121
Homework: With My Family, pg. 128

Feb. 10 Reconciliation
Chapter 15, pg. 129
Homework: With My Family, pg. 136

Feb. 17* No Religious Education Classes - School Vacation
(Ash Wednesday)

Feb. 24 Chapter 16, pg. 137
Homework: With My Family, pg. 144

Mar. 3 Chapter 17, pg. 149 & Lent, pg. 251
Homework: With My Family, pg. 156

Mar. 10 Chapter 18, pg. 157
Homework: With My Family, pg. 164

Mar. 17 Year End Test
Chapter 19, pg. 165
Homework: With My Family, pg. 172

Mar. 24 Special Easter Presentation/Party

End of Religious Education Classes

 

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GRADE FIVE


Content

The doctrines taught in Faith First are drawn from the four pillars of faith as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These important teachings are developmentally presented to help the children recognize that what we believe, how we worship, how we live, and how we pray make a difference in our lives.
Also covered in the fifth grade are the holy seasons of the Liturgical Year. Parental help is asked in reviewing the following prayers found on page 322: The Sign of the Cross, The Lord’s Prayer, The Hail Mary, The Gloria, The Prayer of Sorrow, The Glory Be and The Nicene Creed.

*Please note that if a student is absent from class, all work for that date is to be done at home.


Schedule of Classes
Sept. 24 Chapter 1, pg. 13
Homework: With My Family, pg. 20

Oct. 1 Chapter 2, pg. 21
Discuss Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 28

Oct. 8 Chapter 3, pg. 29
Homework: With My Family, pg. 36

Oct. 15 Chapter 4, pg. 37
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 44

Oct. 22 Chapter 5, pg. 45
Homework: With My Family, pg. 52
Chapter 6, pg. 53
Homework: With My Family, pg. 60

Oct. 29 Chapter 7, pg. 61
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 68

Nov. 5* No Religious Education Classes - NJ Teachers Convention

Nov. 12 Chapter 8, pg. 69 & Reconciliation
Homework: With My Family, pg. 76

Nov. 19 Practice for Class Mass

Nov. 22 Class Mass – 12:00 noon

Nov. 26 * No Religious Education Classes - THANKSGIVING

Dec. 3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES END

Grade Five

Jan. 7 Chapter 9, pg. 77
Homework: With My Family, pg. 84

Jan. 14 Chapter 10, pg. 85
Unit Review, pg. 92-94
Homework: With My Family, pg. 92

Jan. 21 Chapter 12, pg. 105 (Skip Chapter 11)
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 112

Jan. 28 Chapter 13, pg. 112
Homework: With My Family, pg. 120

Feb. 4 Chapter 14, pg. 121
Homework: With My Family, pg. 128

Feb. 11 Chapter 15, pg. 129 & Reconciliation
Homework: With My Family, pg. 136

Feb. 18* NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES – SCHOOL VACATION

Feb. 25 Chapter 16, pg. 137
Homework: With My Family, pg. 144

Mar. 4 Chapter 17, pg. 145
Homework: With My Family, pg. 152

Mar. 11 Chapter 18, pg. 153
Homework: With My Family, pg. 164

Mar. 18 Chapter 19, pg. 165
TEST
Homework: With My Family, pg. 172

Mar. 25 SPECIAL PRESENTATION - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES END

 

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GRADE SIX

TUESDAY EVENING 7:00 - 8:15 PM

The Sixth Grade curriculum will concentrate on three areas: The Trinity, Sacraments, and Jesus Christ. Each is a thematic approach to young adolescent catechesis under the Call to Faith program published by Harcourt Religion Publishers. This series offers a unique approach that provides a solid, faithful presentation of Catholic teachings using innovative learning methods. Classes meet on Tuesday evenings between 7:00 and 8:15 pm.

*Please note that if a student is absent from class, all work for that date is to be done at home.


Schedule of Classes

September 22 Sacraments
Chapter 1, pg. 2
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 10

September 29 Chapter 2, pg. 12
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 20

October 6 Practice for Class Mass

October 11 Class Mass 10:30 am

October 13 Chapter 3, pg. 22
Discuss Service Project
Homework: Faith at Home, pg.30

October 20 One half of classes attend retreat given by the Salesian Sisters.
The other half will do Chapter 4, pg. 32 & Service Project.
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 40

October 27 The second half of classes attends retreat given by the Salesian Sisters.
The other half will do chapter 4, pg. 32 & Service Project.
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 40

November 3 Chapter 5 pg. 42
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 49

November 10 Chapter 6, pg. 50
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 58

November 17 Reconciliation
The Trinity
Chapter 1, pg. 2
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 10

November 24 Chapter 2, pg. 12
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 20

FIRST HALF OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES END


Grade Six


January 5 Chapter 3, pg. 22
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 29

January 12 Chapter 4, pg. 30
Service Project
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 38

January 19 Chapter 5, pg. 40
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 48

January 26 Chapter 6, pg. 50
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 59

February 2 Jesus Christ
Chapter 1, pg. 2
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 10

February 9 Chapter 2, pg. 12
Service Project
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 20

February 16* Winter Recess - No Religious Education Classes

February 23 Chapter 3, pg. 22
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 28

March 2 Reconciliation
Chapter 4, pg. 30
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 38

March 9 Chapter 5, pg. 40 & Chapter 6, pg. 50
Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 48

March 16 Test and End of Year Activity

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GRADE SEVEN

MONDAY EVENINGS 7:30 – 9:00 PM

In the seventh grade students study the Kingdom of God during the first semester and Revelation during the second semester.

While studying the Kingdom of God students will come to realize that it is God’s rule of love, peace and justice in our hearts, lives and the world. In order to change and grow, students need to learn more about their faith and find ways to connect their faith to everyday learning.

During the second semester, the students will enhance their study of the Trinity and see how their relationship with God can grow into a deeper one, and how the gift of faith from God compels and empowers us to live lives of love and justice. *Please note that if a student is absent from class, all work for that date is to be done at home.


First Semester: Kingdom of God


Schedule of Classes


September 14 Act with Justice
Chapter 1, pp. 2-11

September 21 Our Reason for Hope
Chapter 2, pp. 12-21

September 28 The Communion of Saints
Chapter 3, pp. 22-31

October 6 Saints: Examples for Living
Chapter 4, pp. 32-41
Reconciliation

October 12 From Age to Age
Chapter 5, pp. 45-51
Called by God
Chapter 6, pp. 52-59

October 19 Retreat

First Half Religious Education Classes End

Grade Seven

Second Semester: Revelation

Schedule of Classes


January 4 God Our Creator
Chapter 1, pp. 2-11

January 11 In God’s Image
Chapter 2, pp. 12-21

January 18 Knowing God Through Scripture
Chapter 3, pp. 22-31
Reconciliation

January 25 Jesus, Sign of God’s Love
Chapter 4, pp. 32-41

February 1 The Call to Holiness
Chapter 5, pp. 42-49

February 8 Faith and Tradition
Chapter 6, pp. 50-58

Second Half of Religious Education Classes End

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GRADE EIGHT
MONDAY EVENINGS 7:30 - 9:00 PM

The eighth grade program will entail a study of Church History and Morality. The program will attempt to achieve four goals:
1. To help the students learn and appreciate the major developments and key persons in church history.
2. To help the students reflect on their participation in and commitment to the Catholic Church.
3. To help the students develop a deeper understanding of how God works in human history and in their own lives.
4. To help the students understand the nature of morality, its rational foundations, and the new dimensions that faith gives to those foundations.

The first semester of the course will concentrate on telling the story of the Catholic Church, providing analysis and insights into key persons who have shaped the church. Additionally, through activities, discussions, and prayer, the students will be challenged to consider their stance toward membership in the church. The course will help students encounter people who have been touched by God and have responded in heroic, simple, inspiring, or sometimes dramatic ways. Emphasis will be placed on the notion that despite some of the terrible events in history, the church – because it is the people of God – has continually listened to God and has been capable of reforming itself.

The second semester will concentrate on human morality. The text will describe the nature and limits of human freedom, together with the nature and limits of human responsibility. Authentic Christian morality is rooted in our ability to see and love ourselves the way Jesus sees and loves us. The course will also prepare the students for an understanding of conscience. *Please note that if a student is absent from class, all work for that date is to be done at home.

First Semester: Church History
Schedule of Classes

October 26 Welcome – A Patchwork Quilt – A Common Thread
Chapter 1, pg. 1-9

November 2 The First Hundred Years: 33-100 C.E.
Chapter 2, pp. 10-22

November 9 The Courage to be Christian: 100-312 C.E.
Chapter 3, pp. 23-35
From Freedom to Feudalism: 313-800 C.E.
Chapter 4, pp. 36-49
Reconciliation

November 16 The Middle Ages: The Wheat and the Weeds – 800-1400 C.E.
Chapter 5, pp. 51-64
Rebirth, Rebellion, and Reform: 1400-1700 C.E.
Chapter 6, pp. 65-78

November 23 Sacred, Secular, Scientific: 1700-1950 C.E.
Chapter 7, pp. 79-92

November 30 Up to the Minute: 1950 C.E.-Present
Chapter 8, pp. 93-105

December 7 Retreat


First Half of Religious Education Classes End


Grade Eight


Second Semester: Morality


Schedule of Classes

February 22 Freedom and Responsibility
Chapter 1, pp. 2-11

March 1 Valuing Life
Chapter 2, pp. 12-21

March 8 Being Virtuous
Chapter 3, pp. 22-31
Reconciliation

March 15 Honoring God
Chapter 4, pp. 32-41

March 22 Honoring Family Members
Chapter 5, pp. 42-51

March 29 Everyone’s Dignity
Chapter 6, pp. 52-59

Second Half of Religious Education Classes End

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Ninth Grade Confirmation Curriculum – 2009-2010
Wednesday Evenings 7:30-9:00 PM


October 28 Chapter 1: Gathering as Church / Parent Meeting

November 4 Chapter 1: Gathering as Church (second half of lesson)

November 11 Reconciliation / Project Interview / Faith: More Than the Eye Can See

November 18 Pottery Retreat - 5:30 Mass with 9:00 dismissal

November 25 Thanksgiving Recess

December 2 Chapter 2: Proclaiming God’s Word / Project Interview

December 9 Chapter 2: Proclaiming God’s Word (second half of lesson)


MID-SEMESTER RECESS


February 24 Chapter 3: Renewing Baptismal Promises

March 3 Chapter 3: Renewing Baptismal Promises (second half of lesson)

March 10 Reconciliation / Chapter 4: Laying on of Hands

March17 Saint Patrick’s Day! Father Tom – Breakdown of Mass / Chapter 4: Laying on of Hands

March 24 Stations of the Cross: Casting and Practice

March 28 *PALM SUNDAY – Stations of the Cross Practice – Dress Rehearsal

March 31 STATIONS OF THE CROSS PERFORMANCE; 9th Grade Social to follow in gym


Tenth Grade Confirmation Curriculum – 2009-2010
Wednesday Evenings 7:30-9:00 PM

September 11, 12 & 13 CONFIRMATION RETREAT

September 16 Retreat Reviews
Chapter 5: Anointing with Chrism

September 23 Chapter 5: Anointing with Chrism

September 30 Interview / Review Service Project
Chapter 6: Exchanging the Gift of Peace

October 7 Chapter 6: Exchanging the Gift of Peace

October 14 Chapter 7: Sharing in the Eucharist

October 21 Chapter 7: Sharing in the Eucharist


MID-SEMESTER BREAK


January 6 Chapter 8: Sending Forth on Mission

January 13 Chapter 8: Sending Forth on Mission

January 20 Reconciliation / Special Presentation

January 27 INTERVIEW

February 3 Morality Wheel (Hand-out)

February 10 LAST SUPPER

March 11 (Thursday) Confirmation Practice

March 13 CONFIRMATION


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