Kindergarten

The Kindergarten program is based on the four parts of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  The key teachings have been appropriately woven into the four units of Faith First to meet the unique learning and faith development needs of Kindergarten children.  In addition, during the school year various religious celebrations will be explored. Children will be responsible for learning the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father and the Hail Mary.

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

Semester 1

Sep. 21            Chapter 1        I Am a Child of God                                        pg. 9

Oct. 28            Chapter 2        God Gives Me Five Senses                              pg. 15

Oct. 5              Chapter 3        God Gives Us the Earth                                  pg. 21

Oct. 12            Chapter 4        God Gives Us Animals & Plants                     pg. 27

Oct. 19            Chapter 5        God Creates All People                                  pg. 33

Oct. 26            Halloween and All Saint’s Day                                               pg. 155

Nov. 2              Chapter 6        The Bible Tells Us About God’s Love             pg. 39

Nov. 9              Chapter 7        God’s Promise to Noah: A Bible Story           pg. 45

Nov. 16            Chapter 8        My Family is a Sign of God’s Love                 pg. 51

Nov. 23*          Thanksgiving and Craft                                                           pg. 292

Nov. 30            Advent and Christmas Celebration                                         pg. 159

End of first semester classes

                                                                                                                       Kindergarten

Semester 2

Jan. 4              Chapter 9        My Church Family is a Sign of God’s Love    pg. 57

Jan. 11            Chapter 10      Jesus Lived in a Family                                   pg. 63

Jan. 18            Chapter 11      Zacchaeus Listens to Jesus: A Bible Story      pg. 69

Jan. 25            Chapter 12      Jesus Is My Teacher                                        pg. 75

Feb. 1              Chapter 13      Jesus Is Always With Us                                  pg. 81

Feb. 8              Chapter 14      Jesus Blesses the Children: A Bible Story       pg. 87

Feb. 15            Chapter 15      We Belong to the Catholic Church                  pg. 93 

Feb. 22*          Spring Break – No Religious Education Classes     

Mar. 1             Chapter 16      We Thank God at Mass                                   pg. 99 

Mar. 8             Lent                                                                            pg. 300

Mar. 15           Chapter 17      The Saints Are Special Friends of God           pg. 105

Mar. 22           Chapter 18      The Holy Spirit Helps Us                                pg. 111

Mar. 29           Chapter 19      We Make Choices                                            pg. 117

Apr. 5            Easter              End of Year Party

End of Religious Education Classes

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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. 20, 21, 22, 23 Chapter 1, pg. 13
Homework: With My Family, pg. 20
 
Sept. 27, 28, 29, 30 Chapter 2, pg. 21
Homework: With My Family, pg. 28
 
Oct. 4, 5, 6, 7 Chapter 3, pg. 29
Talk about Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 36
 
Oct. 11, 12, 13, 14 Chapter 4, pg. 37
Hail Mary, pg. 283
Homework: With My Family, pg. 44
 
Oct. 18, 19, 20, 21 Chapter 5, pg. 45
Homework: With My Family, pg. 52
 
Oct. 25, 26, 27, 28 Chapter 6, pg. 53
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 60
 
Nov. 1, 2, 3, 4* Chapter 7, pg. 61
(*Teachers Convention) Homework: With My Family, pg. 68
 
Nov. 8, 9, 10, 11 Chapter 8, pg. 67
Remember All Saints Day – Talk about saint names
Homework: With My Family, pg. 76
 
Nov. 15, 16, 17, 18 Chapter 9, pg. 77
Unit Review, pgs. 85-86
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 84
 
Nov. 22, 23, 24*, 25* Chapter 10, pg. 89
(*Thanksgiving Break) The Liturgical Year, pg. 238
Homework: With My Family, pg. 96
 
Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 2 Special Presentation – Religious Education Classes End

Dec. 6 Pageant Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.
 
Dec. 13 Pageant Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Dec. 14 Pageant, 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
 
Jan. 3, 4, 5, 6 Chapter 11, pg. 97
Homework: With My Family, pg. 104
 
Jan. 10, 11, 12, 13 Chapter 12, pg. 105
Homework: With My Family, pg. 112
 
Jan. 17, 18, 19, 20 Chapter 13, pg. 113
We Celebrate Mass, pg. 289
Homework: With My Family, pg. 120
 
Jan. 24, 25, 26, 27 Chapter 14, pg. 121
Review Unit 2, pg. 129-130
Homework: With My Family, pg. 129
 
Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 Chapter 15, pg. 133
Homework: With My Family, pg. 140
 
Feb. 7, 8, 9, 10 Chapter 16, pg. 141
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 148
 
Feb. 14, 15, 16, 17 Chapter 17, pg. 149
Second Week of Lent, pg. 253
Homework: With My Family, pg. 156
 
Feb. 21, 22, 23, 24 No Religious Education Classes - School Vacation
 
Feb. 28, Mar. 1, 2, 3 Chapter 18, pg. 157
Third Week of Lent, pg. 255
Homework: With My Family, pg. 164
 
Mar. 7, 8, 9, 10 Chapter 19, pg. 165
Fourth Week of Lent, pg. 257
Homework: With My Family, pg. 172
 
Mar. 14, 15, 16, 17 Chapter 20, pg. 173
Homework: Chapter Review, pg. 180

Mar. 21, 22, 23, 24 Chapter 21, pg. 181
Homework: With My Family, pg. 188

Mar. 28, 29, 30, 31 Chapter 22, pg. 189
Homework: With My Family, pg. 188
End of Year Test
 
Apr. 4, 5, 6, 7 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. 20 Welcome
Faith First Chapter 1
 
Sept. 27 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
 
Sept. 30 Parent Meeting: 4:15 or 7:30 pm
 
Oct. 4 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. 11 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. 18 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. 25 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. 1 Review Homework
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. 8 Test and Fun Activity
 
Nov. 13 Reconciliation Retreat (Saturday, Two Sessions:9:00-11:00am or 12:30-2:30pm)
 
Nov. 15 Practice for Reconciliation
 
Nov. 20 Reconciliation 10:00 am

Nov. 22 Faith First Advent – pgs. 278-285 with craft
 
Nov. 29 Christmas Party Special Celebration
 
Dec. 6 Pageant Practice: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
 
Dec. 13 Pageant Practice: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Dec. 14 Pageant 7:30 pm
 
Jan. 3 Faith First Chapter 2
 
Jan. 10 Faith First Chapter 3
 
Jan. 13 Parent Meeting 4:15 pm or 7:30 pm

Jan. 17 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. 24 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. 31 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
 

Feb. 7 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. 14 Special Presentation
 
Feb. 21* No Religious Education Classes – School Vacation
 
Feb. 28 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
 
Mar. 7 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. 14 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
 
  March. 19 First Communion Retreat - (Saturday, Two Sessions:9:00-11:00am or 12:30-2:30pm)
 
Mar. 21 Review and Demonstration Mass
 
Mar. 28 Test
 
Apr. 4 Special Presentation – Religious Education Classes End
 
Apr. 26 & 27 3:30 – 5:00 pm Practice for First Communion – A.M. Group
 
Apr. 28 & 29 3:30 – 5:00 pm Practice for First Communion – P.M. Group
 
April 30 First Holy Communion 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
 
May 12 & 13 3:30 - 5:00 pm Practice for First Communion
 
May 14 First Holy Communion 10:00 am
 
May 19 May Crowning Practice 4:00 – 5:00 pm
 
May 22 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. 21 Welcome Our Commitment Prayer, pg. 7
Chapter 1, pg. 13
Review the Sign of the Cross
Homework: With My Family, pg. 20
 
Sept. 28 Chapter 2, pg. 21
Homework: With My Family, pg. 28
 
Oct. 5 Chapter 3, pg. 29
Living Rosary
Homework: With My Family, pg. 36
 
Oct. 12 Chapter 5, pg. 45 (skipping Chapter 4)
Discuss Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 52
 
Oct. 19 Chapter 6, pg. 53
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 60
 
Oct. 26 Chapter 7, pg. 61
Homework: With My Family, pg. 68
 
Nov. 2 Chapter 8, pg. 69
Homework: With My Family, pg. 76
 
Nov. 9 Practice for Class Mass
 
Nov. 14 Third Grade Class Mass 10:30 am
 
Nov. 16 Reconciliation
Service Project
 
Nov. 22 Chapter 9, pg. 71
Homework: With My Family, pg. 84
 
Nov. 30 Special Presentation – Religious Education Classes End
 
Dec. 6 Pageant Practice, 3:30-5:00 pm
 
Dec. 13 Pageant Practice, 3:30-5:00 pm
 
Dec. 14 Pageant, 7:30 pm
 
Jan. 4 Chapter 10, pg. 85 & Review Unit 1, pgs. 93-94
Homework: With My Family, pg. 92
 
Jan. 11 Chapter 11, pg. 97
Homework: With My Family, pg. 104
 
Jan. 18 Chapter 12, pg. 105
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 112
 
Jan. 25 Chapter 13, pg. 113
Homework: With My Family, pg. 120

Feb. 1 Chapter 15, pg. 129 (Skip Chapter 14)
Homework: With My Family, pg. 136
 
Feb. 8 Chapter 17, pg. 145
Homework: With My Family, pg. 152 & review pgs. 153-154
 
Feb. 15 Chapter 18, pg. 157
Homework: With My Family, pg. 164
 
Feb. 22* No Religious Education Classes – School Vacation
 
Mar. 1 Chapter 19, pg. 165
Homework: With My Family, pg. 172
 
Mar. 8 Chapter 20, pg. 173
Homework: With My Family, pg. 180

Mar. 15 Chapter 21, pg. 181
Homework: With My Family, pg. 188
 
Mar. 22 Reconciliation & Service Project
 
Mar. 29 Chapter 22, pg. 189 and Year End Test
Homework: With My Family, pg. 196
 
Apr. 4 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. 22 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
Discuss Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 36
 
Oct. 13 Service Project – All Saints Day
 
Oct. 20 Chapter 4, pg. 37
Review The Lord’s Prayer, pg. 283
Homework: With My Family, pg. 44

Oct. 27 Chapter 6, pg. 53 (skip Chapter 5)
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 60
 
Nov. 3 Chapter 7, pg. 61
Homework: With My Family, pg. 68
 
Nov. 10 Chapter 8, pg. 69, Review Reconciliation
Homework: With My Family, pg. 76
 
Nov. 17 Reconciliation
Chapter 9, pg. 77
Homework: With My Family, pg. 84
 
Nov. 24 * No Religious Education classes – Thanksgiving Vacation
 
Dec. 1 Special Christmas Presentation – Religious Education Classes End
 
Jan. 5 Chapter 10, pg. 85
Homework: With My Family, pg. 92
 
Jan. 12 Chapter 11, pg. 97
Homework: With My Family, pg. 104
 
Jan. 19 Chapter 12, pg. 105
Homework: With My Family, pg. 112
 
Jan. 26 Chapter 13, pg. 113
Homework: With My Family, pg. 120
 
Feb. 2 Chapter 14, pg. 121
Homework: With My Family, pg. 128
 
Feb. 9 Chapter 15, pg. 129
Homework: With My Family, pg. 136
 
Feb. 16 Chapter 16, pg. 137
Homework: With My Family, pg. 144
 
Feb. 23 No Religious Education Classes - School Vacation

Mar. 2 Chapter 17, pg. 149 & Lent, pg. 251
Homework: With My Family, pg. 156

Mar. 9* Chapter 18, pg. 157
Homework: With My Family, pg. 164
*Ash Wednesday

Mar. 16 Practice for Class Mass
 
Mar. 20 Fourth Grade Class Mass 10:30 am
 
Mar. 23 Reconciliation
Service Project
Lent
 
Mar. 30 Chapter 19, pg. 165 and Year End Test
Homework: With My Family, pg. 172

Apr. 6 Special Easter Presentation/Party

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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. 23 Chapter 1, pg. 13
Homework: With My Family, pg. 20
 
Sept. 30 Chapter 2, pg. 21
Homework: With My Family, pg. 28
 
Oct. 7 Chapter 3, pg. 29
Homework: With My Family, pg. 36
 
Oct. 14 Service Project – All Saints Day
 
Oct. 21 Chapter 4, pg. 37
Homework: With My Family, pg. 44
 
Oct. 28 Chapter 5, pg. 45
Homework: With My Family, pg. 52
Chapter 6, pg. 53
Homework: With My Family, pg. 60
 
Nov. 4* No Religious Education Classes - NJ Teachers Convention
 
Nov. 11 Chapter 7, pg. 61
Homework: With My Family, pg. 68
 
Nov. 18 Chapter 8, pg. 69 & Reconciliation
Homework: With My Family, pg. 76
 
Nov. 25 * No Religious Education Classes - THANKSGIVING
 
Dec. 2 SPECIAL PRESENTATION - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES END
 
Jan. 6 Chapter 9, pg. 77
Homework: With My Family, pg. 84
 
Jan. 13 Chapter 10, pg. 85
Unit Review, pg. 92-94
Homework: With My Family, pg. 92
 
Jan. 20 Chapter 12, pg. 105 (Skip Chapter 11)
Service Project
Homework: With My Family, pg. 112

Jan. 27 Chapter 13, pg. 112
Homework: With My Family, pg. 120
 
Feb. 3 Chapter 14, pg. 121
Homework: With My Family, pg. 128
 
Feb. 10 Practice for Class Mass
 
Feb. 13 Fifth Grade Class Mass – 10:30 am
 
Feb. 17 Chapter 15, pg. 129
Homework: With My Family, pg. 136
 
Feb. 24* NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES – SCHOOL VACATION
 
Mar. 3 Chapter 16, pg. 137
Homework: With My Family, pg. 144
 
Mar. 10 Chapter 17, pg. 145
Homework: With My Family, pg. 152
 
Mar. 17 Chapter 18, pg. 153
Homework: With My Family, pg. 164

Mar. 24 Chapter 19, pg. 165
Reconciliation
Homework: With My Family, pg. 172
 
Mar. 31 Chapter 20, pg. 173
END OF YEAR TEST
 
Apr. 5 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 21              Sacraments

                                    Chapter 1, pg. 2

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 10

September 28              Chapter 2, pg. 12

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 20

October 5                    Chapter 3, pg. 22

                                    Discuss Service Project

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg.30

      

October 12                  Chapter 4, pg. 32 & Service Project.

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 40

October 19                  Chapter 5 pg. 42

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 49

October 26                  Chapter 6, pg. 50

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 58

November 2                Retreat

November 9                The Trinity

Chapter 1, pg. 2

Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 10

                                   

November 16              Chapter 2, pg. 12

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 20

           

FIRST HALF OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES END

                                                                                                                                                           

January 4                   Chapter 3, pg. 22

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 29

January 11                 Chapter 4, pg. 30

                                    Service Project

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 38

January 18                 Chapter 5, pg. 40

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 48

January 25                 Practice for Class Mass

January 30                 Sixth Grade Class Mass 10:30 am    

February 1                  Chapter 6, pg. 50

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 59

February 8                  Jesus Christ

                                    Chapter 1, pg. 2

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 10

February 15                Chapter 2, pg. 12

                                    Service Project

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 20

February 22*              Winter Recess - No Religious Education Classes

March 1                      Chapter 3, pg. 22

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 28

March 8                      Chapter 4, pg. 30

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 38

                       

March 15                    Chapter 5, pg. 40 & Chapter 6, pg. 50

                                    Homework:  Faith at Home, pg. 48

                                                           

March 22                    Reconciliation

                                    Chapter 6, pg. 50

                                    Homework: Faith at Home, pg. 58

                                   

March 29                    Test & End of Year Activity

                                   

                       

Grade Seven
MONDAY EVENINGS 7:30 – 9:00 PM

 
Content
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 13 Act with Justice
Chapter 1, pp. 2-11
 
September 20 Our Reason for Hope
Chapter 2, pp. 12-21
 
September 27 The Communion of Saints
Chapter 3, pp. 22-31
 
October 4 Saints: Examples for Living
Chapter 4, pp. 32-41

October 11 From Age to Age
Chapter 5, pp. 45-51
 
October 18 Retreat

October 25 Called by God
Chapter 6, pp. 52-59

Second Semester: Revelation
 
Schedule of Classes
 
 
January 3 God Our Creator
Chapter 1, pp. 2-11
 
January 10 In God’s Image
Chapter 2, pp. 12-21
 
January 17 Knowing God Through Scripture
Chapter 3, pp. 22-31

January 24 Jesus, Sign of God’s Love
Chapter 4, pp. 32-41

January 31 The Call to Holiness
Chapter 5, pp. 42-49

February 7 Reconciliation

February 14 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

Content
The eighth grade program will entail a study of The Church and Morality. The program will attempt to achieve four goals:

1. To help the students learn and appreciate the major developments and key people in the church.
   
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 shape 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
November 1 The Community of Disciples
Chapter 1, pg. 16-23
 
November 8 The Church is Catholic
Chapter 2, pp. 24-31

November 15 The Body of Christ
Chapter 3, pp. 32-39

November 22 Source of Life
Chapter 4, pp. 40-47

November 29 The Church is Apostolic
Chapter 5, pp. 48-55

December 6 Retreat

December 13 The Christian Faithful
Chapter 6, pp. 64-67

 
First Half of Religious Education Classes End

Second Semester: Morality

Schedule of Classes

February 28 Freedom and Responsibility
Chapter 1, pp. 2-11
 
March 7 Valuing Life
Chapter 2, pp. 12-21
 
March 14 Being Virtuous
Chapter 3, pp. 22-31

March 21 Reconciliation

March 28 Honoring God
Chapter 4, pp. 32-41
 
April 4 Honoring Family Members
Chapter 5, pp. 42-51

April 11 Everyone’s Dignity
Chapter 6, pp. 52-59
 
 
Second Half of Religious Education Classes End
 

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Ninth Grade Confirmation Curriculum – 2010-2011
Wednesday Evenings 7:30-9:00 PM

November 3 Invitation 1 / Personal Uniqueness: Promise and Pain (Zanzig )
Parent Meeting
 
November 10 Chapter 1: Gathering as Church
 
November 17 Pottery Retreat *Special Time: 6:00-9:00 pm

December 1 Project Interviews / Chapter 1: Gathering as a Church
 
December 8 Mass for Feast of the Immaculate Conception 7:15pm arrival & Chapter 2: Proclaiming God’s Word
 
December 15 Chapter 2: Proclaiming God’s Word
 
 
MID-SEMESTER BREAK
 
 
March 2 Invitation 3 / Faith: More Than the Eye Can See (Zanzig)
 
March 9 Chapter 3: Renewing Baptismal Promises
 
March 16 Chapter 3: Renewing Baptismal Promises
 
March 23 Chapter 4: Laying on of Hands
Reconcilation
 
March 30 Chapter 4: Laying on of Hands / Stations Parts

April 6 Stations of the Cross Practice
 
April 10 (Sunday) Stations of the Cross Practice
 
April 13 STATIONS OF THE CROSS PERFORMANCE & Social
 

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Tenth Grade Confirmation Curriculum – 2010-2011
Wednesday Evenings 7:30-9:00 PM

 
September 8 Mandatory Parent Meeting
 
September 10, 11, 12 Confirmation Retreat at Happiness is Camping
 
September 15 Invitation 5 / The Church: What and Why?
Retreat Reviews

September 22 Chapter 5: Anointing with Chrism
 
September 29 Project Interviews / Chapter 5 Anointing with Chrism

October 6 Special Presentation

October 13 Chapter 6: Exchanging the Gift of Peace
 
October 20 Chapter 6: Exchanging the Gift of Peace

October 27 Reflection 2 / The Wisdom of Catholicism: Name our Experience (Zanzig)

MID-SEMESTER BREAK
 
January 5 Chapter 7: Sharing in the Eucharist

January 12 Interviews

January 19 Chapter 7: Sharing in the Eucharist
 
January 26 Chapter 8: Sending Forth on Mission

February 2 Chapter 8: Sending Forth on Mission
 
February 9 Project Reflection Papers Due
Reflection 3 – The Works of Catholicism: Living the Vision and
Values of Jesus (Zanzig)
 
February 16 The Last Supper (Snow Date: Feb. 17^th)
 
March 31 (Thursday) Confirmation Practice
 
April 2 (Saturday) CONFIRMATION 11:00 A.M.

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