1 ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS ACROSS THE GRADE LEVELS The grade level standards are now placed into a pre kindergarten to eighth grade view, arranged by Essential Concept. As teachers study this view, through thoughtful reflection each begins to understand the importance of a particular grade level within the context of the school s entire religion curriculum. Additionally, the number of standards reveals the grade level emphasis.
2 TASK OF CATECHESIS 1: KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAITH: Students explore, profess and reflect on our Catholic faith, which is the content of God s revelation found in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and lived out in the Creed and doctrine. 1.1 KF R REVELATION KF-R REVELATION [36 141, , ] KF-R-1. Sacred Scripture [ ] KF-R-2 Salvation History [50 73] KF-R-3 Christology [74-100] Creation, Child of God PK-KF-R Begin to understand that God created the world because he loves us. (creation) PK-KF-R Begin to understand that God created me, others and all I see. PK-KF-R Begin to understand that angels have been created by God and that God has given each of us a Guardian Angel to watch over and protect us. PK-KF-R-1 Begin to understand the Bible is the holy book that talks about God and creation. PK-KF-R-2 Begin to understand the Bible as the book which contains the stories of God s creation and of Jesus life. PK-KF-R-3 Begin to understand that Jesus came to live on earth because He wanted to share God s love with us. PK-KF-R.3 Begin to understand that Jesus is God and man, Son of God and Son of Mary. PK-KF-R-3 Listen to the stories of Jesus who died on the Cross for us, rose from the dead, and ascended into Heaven. God s Family K-KF-R State that God created everything freely and out of love for us, and we read about this in the Bible. K-KF-R Tell in own words the story of creation. K-KF-R Know that angels were created by God to be his messengers, and that God has given each of us a Guardian Angel to watch over and protect us. K-KF-R-1 Understand the Bible is a holy book and the story of God s saving love for us, the family. K-KF-R-2 Begin to understand the Bible as the book which contains two parts: Old Testament (prepare us for Jesus) and the (about Jesus and the.) K-KF-R-3 Know that Jesus came to live on earth because He wanted to share God s love with us. K-KF-R-3 Begin to understand that Jesus is both God and human. K-KF-R-3 Know that Jesus family is called the Holy Family. the 1-KF-R Know that creation is a sign of God s love for us. 1-KF-R State that God reveals Himself in all of creation. 1-KF-R Retell creation stories from the Bible showing God as the Creator of all things (including us, who are made in His image and likeness) and he trusts us to use and take care of these gifts. 1-KF-R Identify signs of death and new life in creation and associate with Jesus death and resurrection. 1-KF-R Recall the role of angels as God s messengers and that we each have a Guardian Angel who watches over and protects us. 1-KF-R 1 Recall that the Bible is the sacred book that reveals God s love for us. 1-KF-R-2 Identify the two main parts of the Bible: Old Testament (prepare us for Jesus) and the New Testament (about Jesus and the.) 1-KF-R-2 Retell a grade level Old Testament story and one parable and the lesson to Second Grade, Mass 2-KF-R. Recall why God made them. 2-KF-R Recognize that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and meant to live forever with God. 2-KF-R Begin to understand that God reveals Himself fully by sending us his own Divine Son, Jesus Christ. 2-KF-R-1 Recall that the Bible as a sacred collection of books about God s love for us and how to live as God s children. 2-KF-R-1 Locate Old Testament and New Testament in the Bible. 2-KF-R-1 Identify that stories of Jesus are only found in the New Testament. 2-KF-R-1 Retell Gospel passages illustrating Jesus love for all when he was with us on earth. 2-KF-R-1 Retell Jesus Great Commandment. 2-KF-R-1 Retell miracle stories of Jesus related to the Eucharist. 2-KF-R-2 Retell the Creation and the Fall narrative in own words: e.g. sin, freedom, and grace.) The Catholic 3-KF-R Know that Catholics learn about God through both Scripture and Tradition. 3-KF-R Understand that God creates freely and out of love. 3-KF-R Articulate that God reveals Himself fully by sending us his own Divine Son, Jesus Christ. 3-KF-R-1 Identify Scripture and Tradition as ways God revealed Himself to us. 3-KF-R-1 Articulate why the Bible is special to the. 3-KF-R-1 State that the Holy Spirit inspired people to write the Bible. (See inspiration.) 3-KF-R-2 Describe Old Testament books that reveal God as Creator and Protector. 3-KF-R-2 Describe New Testament books that reveal the teachings of Jesus. 3-KF-R-2 Listen to the stories of the early in the Acts of the Apostles. 3-KF-R-2 Identify sacred stories from the Bible where God redeems his people. 4-KF-R Recognize that God s revelation includes natural law, which is written in the hearts of every person to help them to do good and avoid evil. 4-KF-R Recall how God desires to reveal Himself to us in Scripture and Tradition. 4-KF-R Know that all creation is a gift from God, the Creator. 4-KF-R Recall that God reveals Himself fully by sending us his own Divine Son, Jesus Christ. 4-KF-R-1 Identify the first five books of the Old Testament as the Pentateuch, the Jewish Torah. 4-KF-R-1 Recognize the psalms as the prayers of Jewish and Christian people. 4-KF-R-1 Identify psalms that speak of God s mercy and forgiveness of sin. 4-KF-R-1 Define evangelist and know the names of the four evangelists who wrote the Gospels. 4-KF-R-1 Locate selected Biblical passages that have become guidelines for living a moral life. Fifth Grade 5-KF-R Define natural law and explain why all people are bound to observe the natural law. 5-KF-R Identify ways God desires to reveal Himself to us in Scripture and Tradition. 5-KF-R Recognize that faith is a gift from God that calls us to respond to His plan for us. 5-KF-R Recognize God continues to reveal Himself through apostolic tradition. 5-KF-R-1 List the outward signs of each Sacrament and locate stories from Scripture that refer to these liturgical elements, e.g. water, manna, oil, laying on of hands, light. 5-KF-R-1 Articulate how frequent participation in the strengthens their Covenant relationship with God. 5-KF-R-1 Identify psalms that are part of the Liturgy of the Hours, mornings and evenings. 5-KF-R-2 Associate God s saving love throughout Salvation History with our sacramental life. Sixth Grade Old Testament 6- KF-R Recall and explain the concept of natural law. 6-KF-R Locate and cite passages in the Old Testament that highlight God s desire to reveal Himself to us. 6-KF-R Recall the transmission of divine revelation that continues through apostolic tradition. 6-KF-R-1 Understand the concepts of inerrancy, Canon of Scripture and inspiration of the Holy Spirit with Sacred Scripture. 6-KF-R-1 Understand that by apostolic tradition the discerned which books are included in the Bible. 6-KF-R-1 Learn and articulate how the Word of God is revealed in Scripture and through Jesus in the Incarnation, Word made flesh. 6-KF-R-1 Identify psalms that are part of the Liturgy of the Hours, morning and evening prayers. 6-KF-R-2 Know the names of the 46 books and categories of the Old Testament. Seventh Grade 7-KF-R Locate and cite passages in the New Testament that highlight God s desire to reveal Himself to us. 7-KF-R State the meaning of divine inspiration, magisterium, authentic interpretation of Scripture, canon and inerrancy. 7-KF-R Understand that God reveals Himself over time and in human history. 7-KF-R Describe how God s Natural Law helps us listen to our own sacred story to follow Jesus Christ. 7-KF-R-1 Understand and explain the structure and organization of the. 7-KF-R-1 List the twentyseven books in the New Testament and where to find them. 7-KF-R-1 Describe the distinction of the books of the separated into four categories: Gospels, Acts, Letters and Revelation. 7-KF-R.1 Differentiate between divinely inspired truth and literal fact when interpreting Sacred Scripture. Eighth Grade History/Morality 8-KF-R Trace God s revelation over time and human history as the foundation of our faith as Christians. 8-KF-R Define faith as a gift we receive from God through the that helps us to believe in and respond to God s on-going revelation. 8-KF-R Describe how faith is both a personal relationship with God and a free assent to the truth God has revealed. 8-KF-R Experience how God s revelation includes the Natural Law, which is written in the hearts of every person and helps us discern good and evil as disciples of Jesus Christ. 8-KF-R Understand that revelation ended with the death of the last apostle, but continues to be transmitted through Apostolic Tradition. 8-KF-R-1 Understand how the Bible came to be written from the oral tradition to the canon of Scripture. 8-KF-R-1 Describe the connection between Scripture and Tradition and the true faith we find in both that make up a single deposit of the Word of God.
3 K-KF-R-3 Recall the stories of Jesus who died on the Cross for us, rose from the dead, and ascended into Heaven. be learned. (Resource: Grade Level Scripture Recommendations). 1-KF-R-3 Name and locate the four Gospels in the that tell the stories of Jesus. 1-KF.R.3 Deepen understanding that Jesus was both fully God and fully human. 1-KF-R-3 Know that Christmas is when Jesus was born to Mary in Bethlehem. 1-KF-R-3 Recognize that Jesus has the power to heal others and to raise them from the dead. 1-KF-R-3 Tell about Jesus life on earth as a boy, growing in wisdom, his call to ministry, death and resurrection. 2-KF-R-2 Describe God s Covenant Relationship. 2-KF-R-2 Retell stories of Jesus birth, Last Supper, death, resurrection and ascension. 2-KF-R-2 Begin to understand that God the Father sent God the Son, Jesus Christ as our Redeemer. 2-KF-R-2 Recognize sacred stories from the Bible where God redeems his people 2-KF-R-3 Explain that Jesus is God s Son and the promised Savior. 2-KF-R-3 Explain Incarnation as Jesus is both the Son of God and Son of Mary; Jesus is truly God and truly man. 2-KF-R-3 Know that Jesus wants to be with us always and gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. 2-KF-R-3 Show understanding of Jesus as the Bread of Life as found 3-KF-R-2 Articulate understanding that God the Father sent God the Son, Jesus Christ as our Redeemer. 3-KF-R-3 Locate New Testament stories of the teachings of Jesus Christ. 3-KF-R-3 Know that Incarnation refers to God entering our world with a human nature. 3-KF-R-3 Know the name Jesus means Savior, Jesus died to save us. 3-KF-R-3 Know various names given to Jesus: e.g. Savior, Redeemer, Son of God. 3-KF-R-3 Understand that the Paschal Mystery relates to Jesus passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. 4-KF-R-1 Show understanding that Christians receive the blessings of the covenant through Christ who showed us how to live. 4-KF-R-1 Locate stories in the in which Jesus forgave someone. 4-KF-R-2 Understand God s covenants across salvation history and how God has always been faithful: e.g. Noah, Abraham, Moses and David. 4-KF-R-2 Identify God s chosen people as the descendants of Abraham, which is the common heritage of Jews, Christians and Muslims. 4-KF-R-2 Identify Jesus within the Jewish tradition, including the connection between the Paschal meal (Passover) and the Paschal mystery. 4-KF-R-2 Recall that God the Father sent God the Son, Jesus Christ as our Redeemer. 4-KF-R-3 Show understanding that Christians receive the blessings of the New Covenant through Christ; Jesus showed us how to live. 4-KF-R-3 Locate stories in the in which Jesus forgave someone. 4-KF-R-3 Recall that Jesus died to save us from sin and death. 5-KF-R-2 Retell events from Salvation History that form the basis of our sacramental life: Exodus Story, Passion and Death of Jesus 5-KF-R-3 Identify and develop an understanding of Christ as portrayed in the Sunday Gospel. 5-KF-R-3 Describe the power of Jesus to heal and to forgive in the Sunday Gospel. 5-KF-R-3 Articulate the significance of the miracle of the loaves and fishes. 5-KF-R-3 Explain how Jesus, the Bread of Life, nourishes them in the Eucharist. 5-KF-R-3 Articulate how each Sacrament helps them to see, celebrate and live as Christ taught. 6-KF-R-2 Name the categories of the Old Testament as Pentateuch, Historic, Wisdom or Prophets and locate where each can be found in the Bible. 6-KF-R-2 Explain the covenant relationship of Old Testament is foundational to the Christian faith. 6-KF-R-2 Identify instances of suffering and the promise of a redeemer in the Old Testament: e.g. Moses, Joseph. 6-KF-R-2 Recount the story and theme of the Journey to the Promised Land; describe the importance of Moses, the Law the Ten Commandments, and the Covenant as guidelines to moral living and freedom. 6-KF-R-2 Compare, contrast the Exodus events to the readings and blessing of the Baptismal water during the Easter Vigil. 6-KF-R-2 Describe the meaning behind the facts in the Historic Books. 6-KF-R-2 Describe the Wisdom Books and the theme of human life. 6-KF-R-2 Understand that the prophets formed God s people in the hope of salvation of a new and everlasting Covenant. 6-KF-R-2 Examine Old Testament scripture passages where the Israelites chose or failed to choose to be in right relationship with God, e.g. Exodus, Joshua, Judges, Ruth. 7-KF-R.1 Find characteristics of God s Kingdom in the New Testament. 7-KF-R.1 Cite different teachings from the New Testament concerning the Paschal Mystery and discipleship. 7-KF-R-1 Describe the distinction of the books of the separated into four categories: Gospels, Acts, Letters and Revelation. 7-KF-R-1 Compare and contrast the Infancy Narratives in Matthew and Luke. 7-KF-R-1 Identify the Catholic Letters in the : Letter of James, Peter 1 and 2, John 1, 2, and 3, Jude. 7-KF-R-1 Define the term tradition as it is used in the Catholic. 7-KF-R-2 Locate and cite passages in the New Testament related to key events in Salvation History. 7-KF-R-2 Define the Incarnation. 7-KF-R-3. Exhibit an understanding that Jesus fulfills the promises made in the Old Testament. (typology) 7-KF-R-3 Understand the importance of the genealogy of Jesus found in Matthew 1. 7-KF-R-3 Understand the role of John the Baptist as precursor to Jesus. 7-KF-R-3 Compare the accounts of the suffering, death, and resurrection of 8-KF-R-1 Explain the role of the Holy Spirit in the writing and preaching of Sacred Scripture. 8-KF-R-1 Describe how Catholics read the Bible within the living Tradition of the. 8-KF-R-2 Demonstrate an understanding of Salvation History and identify how the Acts of the Apostles, the epistles, and our lives today are a continuation of Salvation History. 8-KF-R-2 Explain the importance of Pentecost in the history of the. 8-KF-R-3 List and explain the ways the continues to teach as Jesus did. 8-KF-R-3 Use the Gospels to understand Jesus ministry as one who teaches, forgives, and heals in the name of the Father. 8-KF-R-3 Explain the concept and importance of the Incarnation, the Paschal Mystery, the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ. 8-KF-R-3 Describe how, inspired by the Holy Spirit, the continues the mission of Jesus and continues showing God s everlasting love through living out the Paschal Mystery.
4 6-KF-R-3 Trace God s promise of a Savior, from the Fall of Adam and Eve to King David. 6-KF-R-3 Describe how Jesus fulfills the promises made in the Old Testament (typology). 6-KF-R-3 Retell stories from the Old Testament in which God interacts with people to bring them to new life. Jesus found in the Gospels. 7-KF-R-3 Retell stories from the in which Jesus is acknowledged as both divine and human. (hypostatic union) 7-KF-R-3 Explain the meaning of synoptic and how the synoptic Gospels differ from the Gospel of John. 7-KF-R-3 Trace and compare the stories of the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus found in the Synoptic Gospels. 7-KF-R-3 Review and understand the appearances of Jesus after his resurrection found in the Gospels and in Acts. 7-KF-R-3. Understand the purpose of parables in the ministry of Jesus. 7-KF-R-3. Use the Gospels to understand Jesus ministry as one who teaches, forgives, and heals in the name of the Father.
5 TASK OF CATECHESIS 1: KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAITH: Students explore, profess and reflect on our Catholic faith, which is the content of God s revelation found in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and lived out in the Creed and doctrine. 1.2 KF T TRINITY Creation, Child of God Focus: Creation, Jesus and God s Family the Second Grade Students ; Mass Students The Catholic Fifth Grade: Sixth Grade: Old Testament Seventh Grade: New Testament Eighth Grade: History and Morality KF-T TRINITY: God the Creator Jesus the Redeemer, and Holy Spirit Sanctifier [ ] PK-KF-T Repeat the Sign of the Cross. PK-KF-T Become familiar with and show reverence for the names of the three Divine Persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit. K-KF-T Demonstrate ability and respect for the Sign of the Cross and the names of the three divine Persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit. K-KF-T Recognize God the Father is the first person of the Trinity in the Sign of the Cross and that He created the world, human beings, and all that is good. K-KF-T Know that Jesus called God, Abba which means Daddy. K-KF-T Recognize that God the Son, Jesus Christ, is the second person of the Trinity. K-KF-T Recognize that God the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. K-KF-T Know that the Holy Spirit lives within us and gives us the gift of grace. K-KF-T Recognize images of the Holy Spirit, e.g. dove, wind. 1-KF-T Identify God the Father as the First Person of the Trinity in the Sign of the Cross. 1-KF-T Identify Jesus, God the Son, as the Second Person of the Trinity. 1-KF-T State that Jesus came to save us. 1-KF-T Show understanding that Jesus was filled with God s Holy Spirit and had a mission to announce the Good News through teaching and healing. 1-KF-T State that God the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity. 1-KF-T Identify the Holy Spirit as the helper, guide, one who dwells within 2-KF-T Name and explain three persons of the Trinity: three persons in one God. 2-KF-T Name the Trinity as the central Mystery of our faith. 2-KF-T Articulate an understanding that Jesus is God s Son, the promised Savior. 2-KF-T Recognize God the Holy Spirit lives within us, gives us the gift of grace, and helps us make right choices. 3-KF-T Identify the Holy Trinity in the Apostles Creed. 3-KF-T Identify some characteristics of God: e.g., almighty, all knowing, all merciful, all just, all present. 3-KF-T Know the Holy Spirit is the Paraclete (advocate or counselor) promised by Jesus. 3-KF-T Know the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles at Pentecost. 3- KF-T Identify Christian symbols of the Holy Spirit: fire; dove, and wind. 3-KF-T Identify liturgical moments when we reverence the Trinity (i.e. Holy Spirit called down upon the gifts of bread and wine. 4-KF-T Name God as Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit and distinguish the roles of the Holy Trinity as Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. 4-KF-T Identify Christian faith as Trinitarian, and that this is unique to Christian faith. 4-KF-T Know that Trinity is a model of relationship with God and for us. 5-KF-T Recognize that all three persons of the Trinity are present in all of the. 5-KF-T Identify Trinity in the Nicene and Apostles Creed. 5-KF-T Name Jesus as God the Son and Savior who is both human and divine. 5-KF-T Pray for guidance to God the Holy Spirit. 5-KF-T Articulate how the calls upon the Holy Spirit in each of the. 5-KF-T Identify liturgical moments when they reverence the Trinity (i.e. Holy Spirit called down upon the gifts of bread and wine.) 6-KF-T Identify the Three Persons of the Trinity in the creation story of the Old Testament, Genesis 1: KF-T Describe how Jesus fulfills the promises made in the Old Testament. 6-KF-T Describe how Jesus is always present with the Father. 6-KF-T Articulate how the Holy Spirit helps us understand God s presence within each person. 7-KF-T Articulate that the central mystery of the Christian faith is the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 7-KF-T Begin to recognize we can know characteristics of God, but our understanding of God will always be limited as our human words can never explain the mystery of God. 7-KF-T Recall that although God is named Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each is wholly and entirely God. 7-KF-T Describe how through the love and life of Jesus Christ we have been redeemed by God s mercy and love of the Holy Spirit. 7-KF-T Name and define the characteristics of God: eternal, omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. 7-KF-T Describe the resurrection of the dead as essential to Christianity: We have risen with Christ in Baptism and participate in the life of the Risen Christ. 7-KF-T Identify the actions of the Holy Spirit in the prayer of the Early. 7-KF-T Locate and cite passages in the New 8-KF-T Describe the Trinity as a complete unity without confusing the persons or dividing the substance of God. 8-KF-T Recall that the divine persons are relative to one another, and that each is wholly and entirely God. 8-KF-T Describe how God the Father sent the Son, Jesus, to redeem us and how the grace of the Holy Spirit continues to give us new life. 8-KF-T Describe how God is both transcendent (beyond our understanding) and immanent (existing within) illustrated by the Old Testament passage of Moses and the Burning Bush. 8-KF-T Explore how the Holy Spirit continues to strengthen and animate the. 8-KF-T List the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the purpose of each gift, and identify outward expressions of those gifts. 8-KF-T Identify the special charisms of the she receives from the Holy
6 Testament that include all the person(s) of the Holy Trinity, e.g. Baptism of Christ; sending of the Paraclete. Spirit to accomplish its work.
7 TASK OF CATECHESIS 2 LITURGICAL EDUCATION: Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communion with Him through active, full and conscious participation in the Liturgical celebrations and of the. 2.1 LE E EUCHARIST LE-E. EUCHARIST Who, How, When, and Where the Mass is Celebrated [ , ] Creation, Child of God PK-LE-E Experience Mass where we worship and thank God. PK-LE-E Associate the parish priest with the Mass and be able to identify what he does within the. PK-LE-E Begin to recite grade level Mass responses. (See Task 4: Teaching to Pray.) PK-LE-E Begin to identify the altar, chalice, tabernacle, ciborium, pall, priest s vestments, crucifix, and ambo in pictures or in person. God s Family K-LE-E Experience Mass where as a community we worship and thank God. K-LE-E Identify the priest by name and that he was chosen by God to prayerfully lead us as a faith community. K-LE-E Describe how the community gathers and remembers the words and actions of Jesus at the Last Supper. K-LE-E Listen to and recognize Jesus stories at Mass, i.e. the Gospel. K-LE-E Name Sunday as the Lord s Day. K-LE-E Begin to recite grade level Mass responses. (See Task 4: Teaching to Pray.) K-LE-E Identify the altar, chalice, tabernacle, ciborium, pall, priest s vestments, crucifix, and ambo in pictures or in person. the 1-LE-E Experience Mass as a celebration of God s love for us. 1-LE-E Identify Sunday as the Lord s Day when we go to Mass to worship God and thank Him for all his gifts. 1-LE-E Identify the priest as the one who leads the Mass celebration. 1-LE-E Demonstrate reverential gestures during Mass for presence of Jesus in Eucharist, e.g. bowing, genuflecting. 1-LE-E Participate fully in the liturgy by recalling key responses in the Mass and singing liturgical hymns. 1-LE-E State how we pray the Our Father at Mass as the entire community. 1-LE-E State that we call Jesus Christ the Lamb of God who takes away sin. 1-LE-E Associate the terms sacrificial meal and Lamb of God with Mass and stories of Jesus passion. 1-LE-E Identify the consecration as the moment in the Mass when the priest uses words and actions to make the bread and wine Second Grade, Mass 2-LE-E Understand liturgy as the public worship of the. 2-LE-E Begin to understand that Sunday is the Lord s Day, and we participate in Mass to worship, praise and thank God. 2-LE-E Sing/recite Mass responses with other students. 2-LE-E Recognize that ministers of the altar (priests, deacons, altar servers) wear vestments. 3-LE-E Begin to understand the four parts of the Liturgy: Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rite. 2-LE-E. Identify two high points of the Mass: proclamation of the Gospel and the consecration of the Eucharist. 2-LE-E Understand that at the beginning of Mass, we tell God we are sorry for our sins and ask for God s forgiveness. 2-LE-E Demonstrate appropriate liturgical gestures when participating in liturgy. 2-LE-E Explain that the Mass is the celebration of The Catholic 3-LE-E Exhibit understanding that liturgy as a form of communal prayer in which we thank God, and ask God for whatever we need. 3-LE-E Understand that Sunday is the Lord s Day, the Sabbath and we participate in Mass to worship, praise and thank God. 3-LE-E Sequence the composition of the Liturgy: Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rite. 3-LE-E State that during the Introductory Rite of the Mass we ask for forgiveness and praise of God. 3-LE-E Understand the Liturgy of the Word includes readings from the Old Testament, the Responsorial Psalm, the Gospel from the New Testament. 3-LE-E Understand the Holy Spirit is called upon during Eucharistic Prayer to make the gifts and the people holy. 3-LE-E Know that Christ is present in the mass with the worshipping assembly, the priest, the Word of God and most 4-LE-E Understand liturgy as the public worship of the and calls everyone to active participation. 4-LE-E Identify Sunday as the Lord s Day, the Sabbath and we participate in Mass to worship, praise and thank God. 4-LE-E Recognize that Mass is a time to hear Scriptures proclaimed and lived out mysteries of our faith. 4-LE-E Recognize the Eucharistic Prayers used at Mass. 4-LE-E Understand how to create prayers of intercession for the Eucharistic liturgy. 4-LE-E Understand the term and concept of transubstantiation and associate it with the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. 4-LE-E Describe the roles of the priest, deacon, lector, ministers of Communion and acolytes in the Mass. 4-LE-E With guidance from the teacher, as a class, prepare a liturgy based on a chosen theme or feast day. Include in the preparation: readings, Fifth Grade 5-LE-E Understand liturgy as the public worship central to the life of the and has four parts: Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rites. 5-LE-E Articulate how participating in the prayer of the church (liturgy) opens us to hear God s voice. 5-LE-E Identify the two central parts of the Mass: Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist. 5-LE-E Describe the Eucharistic Prayers used at Mass. 5-LE-E Recall the term and concept of transubstantiation and associate it with the Real Presence of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. 5-LE-E Explain how the Body and Blood of Christ nourish us in the Eucharist. 5-LE-E Explain the sending forth segment of the Mass.. 5-LE-E Appreciate and participate in worship of Eucharist at Mass and devotions outside Mass such as Exposition and Benediction. Sixth Grade Old Testament 6-LE-E Participate actively and prayerfully in Eucharistic liturgies. 6-LE-E Identify the principal parts of the Mass as well as prayers and actions in each part. 6-LE-E Understand the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist as central parts of the Mass. 6-LE-E Explain the concept of transubstantiation and associate it with the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. 6-LE-E Recall when passages from the Old Testament are read during Mass (Liturgy of the Word). 6-LE-E Recognize the cycle of readings in the Lectionary that is used at Mass. 6-LE-E Recognize Psalms as liturgical prayers. 6-LE-E. Connect Lamb of God themes from the Passover story in Exodus, the Last Supper and the Eucharist. 6-LE-E As a class, with guidance from the teacher, prepare a liturgy based on a chosen theme or feast day, including choice of Seventh Grade 7-LE-E Articulate and demonstrate the meaning of full, active and conscious participation in the liturgy. 7-LE-E Review and understand that the synoptic Gospels makeup the Cycles A, B and C of the readings during Sunday Mass and the use of John s Gospel annually. 7-LE-E Define Lectionary, Sacramentary and Book of Blessings. 7-LE-E Experience the different Eucharistic prayers and cite New Testament scripture passages that pertain to the Eucharist. 7-LE-E Associate transubstantiation to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Eighth Grade History/Morality 8-LE-E Recall and demonstrate the meaning of full, active and conscious participation in the liturgy. 8-LE-E. Articulate how Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. 8-LE-E Describe all of the parts of the Mass and the role of the assembly. 8-LE-E Describe how liturgy expresses diversity and maintains unity today. 8-LE-E Explain the concept of transubstantiation.
8 become the Body and Blood of Christ. 1-LE-E Describe the time at Mass when the faithful receive Jesus at Holy Communion. the Paschal Mystery, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 2-LE-E State that the stories of Jesus in the Gospels are proclaimed during the Eucharistic celebration. 2-LE-E State that in the Mass we give thanks for all of God s gifts, especially for the gift of His son, Jesus Christ. 2-LE-E Recognize the difference between bread and wine and the Body and Blood of Christ. 2-LE-E Explain that at the prayer over the gifts of bread and wine we present these gifts to God asking that God be blessed for these gifts. 2-LE-E Recognize the connection with the Last Supper and the celebration of Mass. especially in the Eucharist. 3-LE-E Introduce the term and concept of transubstantiation and associate it with the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. 3-LE-E State that in the Concluding Rite we are blessed and sent forth to serve others in the world. 3-LE-E Describe the roles of the priest, deacon, lector, ministers of Communion and acolytes in the Mass 3-LE-E With guidance from the teacher, as a class, prepare a liturgy based on a chosen theme or feast day. Include in the preparation: readings, intercessory prayers and music. intercessory prayers and music. 5-LE-E Explain how, Jesus the Bread of Life, nourishes them in the Eucharist. 5-LE-E Recognize the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Catholic faith. 5-LE-E Participate fully in the Eucharist with liturgical gestures and responses. 5-LE-E As a class, with guidance from the teacher, prepare a liturgy based on a chosen theme or feast day, including choice of readings, creation of intercessory prayers, and music. readings, creation of intercessory prayers, and music. 2-LE-E Explain that the priest presides at the Eucharistic liturgy, he consecrates the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus. 2-LE-E. Exhibit reverence for Holy Communion as the Real Presence of Jesus Christ present in the bread and wine. 2-LE-E State that the priest ends the Mass by sending us forth to do good works in the world. 2-LE-E Recognize the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. 2-LE-E With guidance from the teacher, as a class, prepare a liturgy based on a chosen theme or feast day.
9 Include in the preparation: readings, intercessory prayers and music.
10 TASK OF CATECHESIS 2 LITURGICAL EDUCATION: Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communion with Him through active, full and conscious participation in the Liturgical celebrations and of the. 2.2 CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS LE-S CELELBRATION OF THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS [ ] LE-S-1 of Initiation [ ] LE-S-2 of Healing [ , ] LE-S-3 at the Service of Communion [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-LE-S Begin to understand the definition of a Sacrament. PK-LE-S-1 Begin to understand that Baptism is a sacrament. PK-LE-S-2 Begin to understand that Jesus loves us always and forgives us. PK-LE-S-3 Begin to recognize that God has given us parents and a pastor to show us how to love others. God s Family K-LE-S Begin to relate as gifts of grace that share God s love for us and bring us closer to Jesus. K-LE-S Begin to understand that each of the seven is celebrated in a special way. K-LE-S-1 Encounter Baptism s symbols of water, holy oil, lit candle and the white garment as the sacramental way people celebrate becoming members of the church and Christians. K-LE-S-1 Identify the Baptismal Font and Paschal Candle in the parish church. K-LE-S-1 Hear and recognize the words said at Baptism: I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. K-LE-S-1 Share stories about their own baptism. K-LE-S-2 Know that Jesus loves us and forgives us always even when we do something wrong. K-LE-S-3 Understand that God has given us parents and a pastor with unique roles to show us how to love others. the 1-LE-S Know that are seven ways we encounter God s love and grace. 1-LE-S Know that Christ instituted the as outward signs of grace and gave them to the. 1-LE-S-1 Identify the of Christian Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. 1-LE-S-1 Describe how when we are baptized we become Christians, disciples of Jesus Christ. Receiving this sacrament leads us to Eucharist. 1-KF-T Know that we receive the Holy Spirit at Baptism. 1-LE-S-1 Describe the Sacrament of Eucharist as a sign of Jesus sharing Himself with us in a special meal called the Mass. 1-LE-S-2 Name the two of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. 1-LE-S-2 Identify Reconciliation as a sacrament where the priest helps us experience God s saving love for us. (mercy) Second Grade, Mass 2-LE-S Describe the meaning of a sacrament as effective signs of God s grace. 2-LE-S Define grace as a gift from God that helps each of us grow in holiness. 2-LE-S Know there are seven sacraments. 2-LE-S-1 Identify the of Initiation as the foundation of one s participation in the life of the. 2-LE-S-1 Explain that Baptism is the first sacrament and it is followed by Holy Communion and Confirmation. 2-LE-S-1 Begin to understand the effects (the change that is the result of receiving the ) of the Sacrament of Baptism. 2-LE-S-2 Articulate the of Healing Penance/Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick as in which they encounter Jesus, the Healer. 2-LE-S-2 Identify and explain in own words the essential elements in the Rite of receiving the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation including examination of conscience, confession The Catholic 3-LE-S Define Sacrament as an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. 3-LE-S Understand grace as the free and undeserved gift God gives us to respond to our vocation. 3-LE-S-1 Explain why we identify the of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation as of Initiation. 3-LE-S-1 Explain the meaning of welcoming and initiating and why this is important in a Eucharistic assembly. 3-LE-S-1 Define the effects (the change that is the result of receiving the ) of the Sacrament of Baptism. 3-LE-S-1 Develop an understanding of how participation in the Eucharist builds up the, the Body of Christ. 3-LE-S.1 Identify the Sacrament of Eucharist as the sacrament of Christ s presence in the. 3-LE-S-1 Connect the Blessed Sacrament with Christ s living presence under the forms of bread and wine reserved in the 4-LE-S Articulate the meaning of Sacrament. 4-LE-S Identify the ways we encounter God through the sacraments. 4-LE-S Explain in own words how God s gift of grace will help them live a moral life. 4-LE-S-1 List and describe the of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. 4-LE-S-1 Connect their Baptism with the call to live a moral life. 4-LE-S-1 Demonstrate understanding that the Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. 4-LE-S-1 Recognize that participation in the Mass through the Penitential Act and in reception of the Holy Eucharist is the ordinary means of the forgiveness of venial sins. 4-LE-S-1 Examine and explain what special gifts one receives through the Sacrament of Confirmation: Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Fruits of the Holy Spirit. 4-LE-S-2 Understand the Sacrament of Penance / Fifth Grade 5- LE-S Recognize Christ s great gift of the seven sacraments he has given to the Catholic. 5- LE-S Define sacrament in own words, rephrasing the CCC definition. 5- LE-S Define the Seven and categorize them into of Initiation, Healing, and the at the Service of Communion. 5- LE-S Know the outward signs, symbols, rite, ministers and effects of each sacrament. 5- LE-S Understand how God s sanctifying grace is revealed in the sacraments. 5- LE-S Explain why the sacraments are important to Catholics. 5-LE-S. Explain how regular participation in the of Eucharist and Reconciliation help us grow in virtue and holiness. 5- LE-S Articulate how the draw each closer to Jesus and prepares each for life everlasting. Sixth Grade Old Testament 6- LE-S Explain what it means to live a life based on the sacraments. 6- LE-S Articulate how the strengthen their relationship with the Triune God. 6- LE-S Review Old Testament stories that provide the foundations to the today. 6-LE-S-1 Connect Baptism to Noah s Ark and the Crossing of the Red Sea. 6-LE-S-1 Connect the Passover to Eucharist and the anointing of the Kings of Israel to Confirmation. 6- LE-S-2 Participate fully in the sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation: examination of conscience, confession, act of sorrow, resolution to not sin again, and absolution by a priest. 6- LE-S-2 Relate and apply Old Testament events to the of Healing Penance/Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. 6-LE-S-2 Describe how the story of Nathaniel challenging King David is a model of God s mercy. ( 2 Sam.) Seventh Grade 7- LE-S Articulate how sacraments help us live a life of faith. 7- LE-S Recognize and give examples of how the are rooted in the. 7-LE-S-1 Locate a New Testament passage that describes the of Initiation. 7-LE-S-1 Recognize Jesus baptism wherein the Holy Spirit anoints and God the Father proclaims Jesus as the beloved who will fulfill the mission of salvation. 7- LE-S-2 Find evidence of anointing and healing in the New Testament. 7-LE-S-2 Prepare and participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and relate the importance of this sacrament now and throughout life. 7- LE-S-3 Understand and explain that Catholic marriages are called to witness to the Trinitarian love of Christ. 7-LE-S-3 Recall the Sacrament of Holy Orders as a vocation through the Sacrament at the Service of Communion for God and his people. Eighth Grade History/Morality 8-LE-S List ways to more fully participate in the sacramental life of the. 8-LE-S Articulate how the strengthen their relationships with God and the faith community and benefit both the individual and the community. 8-LE-S Recall the matter, form, symbols and effects for each of the seven sacraments. 8-LE-S Research and explain how the has been the custodian of sacraments. 8-LE-S.1 Identify the importance of Baptism as the entryway to life as a Christian. 8-LE-S.1 Explain how participation in the Eucharist allows us to be given nourishment by Jesus to live out our call to be disciples. 8-LE-S-1 Describe a Eucharistic community as one in which its members seek to be nourished by Jesus and realize they are sent to serve. 8-LE-S-1 Associate the Sacrament of Confirmation with the Pentecost story.
11 1-LE-S-3 Identify the two at the Service of Communion: Marriage and Holy Orders. 1-LE-S-3 Distinguish between the roles of parents and parish priests, and how each is called to share God s love. of sin, contrition, penance and absolution. 2-LE-S-2 Be able to examine one s conscience. 2-LE-S-2 Explain absolution as God forgiving their sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. 2-LE-S-3 Identify and describe the two in Service of Communion: Marriage and Holy Orders. 2-LE-S-3 Recognize marriage is between one man and one woman, who together make a promise to be partners for life. 2-LE-S-3 State that some are called to serve the as ordained deacons, priests, or bishops. tabernacle for adoration or for the sick. 3-LE-S-2 Identify the process and the importance of God s healing in the of Healing: Reconciliation (Penance), and Anointing of the Sick. 3-LE-S-2 Know and articulate the effects, symbols, the minister, and how the sacraments are celebrated for those receiving the of Healing. 3-LE-S-3 Understand that those who receive the in Service of Communion through Marriage and Holy Orders help others through serving and loving all people. 2- LE-S-3 State that God created man and woman to love one another as husband and wife; God s love is unlimited. 3-LE-S-3 Recognize that some men are called to serve the as ordained deacons, priests, or bishops. Reconciliation as of Healing. 4-LE-S-2 Name the essential components of the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation. 4-LE-S-2 Examine and articulate God s forgiveness and hope for reconciliation through the reading of a parable and from their own experience. (Prodigal Son) 4-LE-S-2 Explain why it is important to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance frequently. 4-LE-S-2 Understand that contrition is a gift from God and a prompting of the Holy Spirit to acknowledge sorrow for our sins with the intention of sinning no more. 4-LE-S-2 Explain the importance of performing penance as part of the Sacrament of Penance / Reconciliation 4-LE-S-2 Perform an examination of conscience. 4-LE-S-3 Identify sacraments in service of communion: Marriage and Holy Orders; people who receive these sacraments help others. 5- LE-S Recognize that while sanctifying the individual person through the sacraments, the communal celebration sanctifies all members of the through God s action and grace. 5- LE-S Explain how each sacrament helps us to live as Christ taught. 5-LE-S-1 Explain the symbolism of the Baptismal Font and the Altar. 5-LE-S-1 Demonstrate awareness of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process and terms such as candidate and catechumenate. 5-LE-S.1 Know and articulate the effects, symbols, minister, how the sacraments are celebrated and responsibilities flowing from receiving the of Initiation. 5- LE-S-2 Describe the order and the essential elements and participate in the sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation: examination of conscience, confession, act of sorrow, resolution to not sin again, and absolution by a priest. 5- LE-S-2 Identify the two of Healing and connect each with healing stories in the Gospels and from own experience. 6-LE-S-2 Identify psalms that express a desire for forgiveness of God s mercy. 6- LE-S-3 Relate and apply Old Testament events to the at the Service of Communion marriage and holy orders. 6- LE-S-3 Connect the sacrament of marriage to the second story of creation. 6- LE-S-3 Locate and cite stories describing marital fidelity that model God s faithfulness in the Old Testament: e.g., Sarah and Abraham, Song of Songs 2:6. 7-LE-S-3 Cite and explain the passage in the Acts of the Apostles describing the ordination of the first deacons. 8-LE-S-2 Prepare for and participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and explain the importance of this sacrament throughout life. 8-LE-S-2 Observe and reflect on the Sacrament of Healing (Anointing). 8-LE-S-3 Explain the connection between the Sacrament of Holy Orders and apostolic succession. 8- LE-S-3 Understand that priests promise to be celibate to give themselves fully to God and to be of service to God s people. 8- LE-S-3 Recall and understand that Catholic marriages are called to witness to the Trinitarian love of Christ. 5- LE-S-3 Articulate how the at the Service of Communion are ways to serve God, the, and the broader human community.
12 5- LE-S-3 Articulate how the Sacrament of Marriage calls each spouse to model the love of the Trinity. 5- LE-S-3 Recognize and list the degrees of Holy Orders.
13 TASK OF CATECHESIS 2 LITURGICAL EDUCATION: Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communion with Him through active, full and conscious participation in the Liturgical celebrations and of the. 2.3 LITURGICAL RESOURCES LE-LR LITURGICAL RESOURCES: LE-LR-1. Liturgical Calendar [ ] LE-L-2. Liturgical Symbols and Sacramentals [ , ] LE-L-3 Divine Office Liturgy of the Hours [ ] LE-L-4 Liturgical Rites: Weddings, [ ] Funerals, [ , ] and Blessings [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-LE-LR-1 Identify the special seasons in the Liturgical Calendar: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent and Easter and special feasts of Mary and the saints. PK-LE-LR-1 Begin to associate the different colors with the different seasons of the year. PK-LE-LR-2 Begin to recognize items in the classroom, church and at home that are holy and regard them with reverence. PK-LE-LR-3 Prayerfully listen to Psalm 117 and respond Halleluiah! PK-LE-LR-4 Bow their heads when blessed by the pastor, their parents or teachers. God s Family K-LE-LR-1 Celebrate and associate Jesus life with the following: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and special feasts of Mary and the saints. K-LE-LR-1 Associate the different colors with the different seasons of the year. K-LE-LR-2 Know that sacramentals are holy objects and actions. K-LE-LR-2 Name and recognize several examples of sacramentals: holy water, crucifix, holy oil, tabernacle, sanctuary light, Paschal Candle, Book of the Gospels, statues of saints, images of Mary, Stations of the Cross and holy water fonts in the and classroom. K-LE-LR-3 Prayerfully list to Psalm 150 and respond Praise God! K-LE-LR-4 Recognize holy water is used for rites and blessings. K-LE-LR-4 Experience the use of holy water when being blessed by the pastor, parents, and teachers. the 1-LE-LR-1 Associate Jesus life with the celebration of important Holy Days in the Calendar. 1-LE-LR-1 Identify Holy Week and Easter are the holiest times of the year. 1-LE-LR-1 Recognize that on Feast Days and Memorials we pray for the living and the dead. 1-LE-LR-1 Recognize the names of other important days in the Easter Season: Ascension, Pentecost. 1-LE-LR-1 Identify symbols of the seasons of the Liturgical Calendar. 1-LE-LR-2 Identify and reverentially engage with sacramentals used by the : holy water, crucifix, candles, blessed medals, and rosary. Altar, cross, tabernacle, sanctuary light, Paschal Candle, Book of the Gospels, baptismal font, statues of saints, images of Mary, holy water fonts, Stations of the Cross, in the classroom, at church and at home. 1-LE-LR-3 Prayerfully listen to Psalm 100 and respond Sing to the Lord, all the world! after each verse. 1-LE-LR-4 Experience blessings as special times asking for God s Second Grade, Mass 2-LE-LR-1 Chart the seasons of the year associating the appropriate colors. 2-LE-LR-1 Identify the seasons as celebrations of the life of Jesus, Christ, Mary and the saints. 2-LE-LR-1 Identify Holy Week and Easter as the holiest days of the year, when we remember Jesus passion, death, and resurrection, the Paschal Mystery. 2- LE-LR-2 Define sacramentals as holy actions and objects. 2-LE-LR-2 Identify the difference between a sacrament and a sacramental. 2- LE-LR-2 Know that sacramentals are holy actions and holy objects: e.g., laying on of hands, genuflecting, sign of the cross, blessed ashes, blessed medals, and blessed candles. 2- LE-LR-3 Recognize the Liturgy of the Hours as the public prayer of the. 2-LE-LR-3 Make the Sign of the Cross when responding to the invitatory, Lord open my lips with And my mouth will proclaim your praise. The Catholic 3-LE-LR-1 Know and understand the seasons and feasts of the Liturgical Year, their significance, and the liturgical color. 3- LE-LR-1 Know that Advent is the beginning of the Liturgical Year. 3-LE-LR-1 Recognize the Holy Days of Obligation in the United States. 3-LE-LR-1 Connect the Paschal Triduum, the three day remembrance of Jesus passion, death and resurrection, and the Paschal Mystery with the ministry and life of Jesus. 3- LE-LR-1 Identify and differentiate among Holy Days of Obligation, Solemnities, Feast Days and Memorials in the Liturgical calendar. 3- LE-LR-2 State the meaning of a sacramental, and how sacramentals can be incorporated into daily life. 3- LE-LR-2 View and explain the purpose of different art forms found in the parish church: e.g., statues, baptismal font, Paschal Candle, Tabernacle. 3-LE-LR-2 Name and recognize the symbolism of the the different parts 4-LE-LR-1 Recall the seasons of the Liturgical Year, their significance, and the liturgical color. 4-LE-LR-1 Identify the holy days of the Calendar. 4-LE-LR-1 Recognize the significance of liturgical celebrations including: Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi - the Feast of Body and Blood of Christ, and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. 4-LE-LR-1 Describe the relationship of the Liturgical Year with the life of Jesus Christ. 4-LE-LR-1 Review the concept of Ordinary Time, and associate it with the teachings and public life of Jesus. 4-LE-LR-1 Know the celebrations of Holy Week identifying the important days of the Triduum. 4- LE-LR-2 State the meaning of a sacramental, and incorporate sacramentals into daily life 4- LE-LR-3 Locate psalms found in the Liturgy of the Hours. 4-LE-LR-3 Recall the response to the invitatory with the Sign of the Cross and Lord open Fifth Grade 5- LE-LR-1 Articulate the names and colors of the liturgical year. 5- LE-LR-1 Celebrate and participate in various seasons of the liturgical year. 5- LE-LR-1 Explain the liturgical calendar in own words. 5- LE-LR-2 Know the definition and effects of sacramental holy objects and actions. 5- LE-LR-2 Recognize and name the liturgical symbols and sacramentals associated with each of the sacraments. 5-LE-LR-2 Know and define sacred vessels, vestments, liturgical books, liturgical environment and ministers used at Mass. 5-LE-LR-2 Incorporate sacramentals into daily life: rosaries, medals, crucifixes, blessed ashes, blessed palms, and use of holy water. 5-LE-LR-3 As the teacher says, God, come to my assistance, make the Sign of the Cross and respond, Lord, make haste to help me. Offer the Glory Be/ Doxology for the Liturgy of the Hours. (See Prayers) 5-LE-LR-3 With the teacher and classmates, Sixth Grade Old Testament 6- LE-LR-1 Understand the liturgical year as a call to repentance, reflection and conversion, which are also expressed in the books of the Old Testament. 6- LE-LR-1 Understand how the date for Easter is determined. 6- LE-LR-1 Compare, contrast, and apply the Exodus event to the events in the readings and blessing of the baptismal water at the Easter Vigil Liturgy and the blessing of the baptismal water at every baptism. 6- LE-LR-2 Know the definition and effects of sacramental holy objects and actions. 6- LE-LR-2 Research symbols and rituals of the Jewish tradition found in the Old Testament and compare and contrast with our Catholic symbols and rituals. 6- LE-LR-2 Recognize several examples of sacramentals: holy water, crucifix, blessed candles, Sign of the Cross, anointing with oil. 6-LE-LR-3 Know the invitatory and opening refrains for Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer and the Doxology Seventh Grade 7-LE-LR-1 Identify the liturgical seasons and the cycle of readings in the Catholic. 7- LE-LR-1 Make connections between events and the Liturgical Calendar. 7- LE-LR-1 Explain how the Triduum liturgies deepen their understanding of the Passion of our Lord. 7- LE-LR-1 Identify some of the solemnity, feasts and memorials in the Liturgical Calendar. 7-LE-LR-2 Understand the meaning of sacramentals. 7-LE-LR-2 Identify and use sacramentals to encourage faith in Jesus. 7-LE-LR-2 Recognize the scriptural roots of some sacramentals we use today. 7-LE-R-3 Describe the Liturgy of the Hours as the public prayer of the and know that it is prayed across the globe every day. 7-LEL-R-3 Antiphonally pray psalms from the Liturgy of the Hours including those learned in previous grades and Psalm 8. Pray and reflect on the Canticle of Zachariah Eighth Grade History / Morality 8- LE-LR-1 Describe the liturgical year and know the purpose, sequence and significance of the seasons and colors. 8- LE-LR-1 Differentiate between the solemnity, feasts and memorials in the Liturgical Calendar. 8- LE-LR-1 Understand that memorials recognize the lives of saints in the Liturgical Calendar. 8- LE-LR-2 Identify aspects of an appropriate liturgical environment. 8- LE-LR-2 Identify the symbols and sacramentals in the parish church and associate them with parts of the Eucharist and other sacraments. 8- LE-LR-2 Use sacramentals to enrich prayer life. 8- LE-LR-3 Experience and leading the Liturgy of the Hours using Shorter Christian Prayer format for morning prayer, lauds or evening prayer, vespers. 8- LE-LR-3 Explain the importance of the Liturgy of the Hours for the Catholic and for all Christians. 8-LE-LR-3 Antiphonally, pray the Psalms from the Liturgy of the Hours including
14 grace, power, and care, and know that other people can bless us. 2-LE-LR-3 Prayerfully recite Psalm LE-LR-3 Listen to and discuss the grade level recommended psalms during prayer. 2- LE-LR-4 Understand that Catholic marriage (Holy Matrimony) is a sacrament with special blessings for the couple to love one another as Christ modeled for all. 2-LE-LR-4 Understand that Christian funerals are celebration of our life in Christ. of the church: narthex, nave, sacristy, sanctuary. 3-LE-LR-3 Recognize the Liturgy of the Hours as the public prayer of the that is prayed everyday across the earth. 3-LE-LR-3 Make the Sign of the Cross when responding to the invitatory, Lord open my lips with And my mouth will proclaim your praise. 3-LE-LR-3 With teacher and classmates, antiphonally recite and pray Psalm LE-LR-3 Listen to and discuss the grade level recommended psalms during prayer. 3- LE-LR-4 Understand that Catholic marriage (Holy Matrimony) is a sacrament that takes place in a church and there are special blessings for the couple. my lips and And my mouth will proclaim your praise. 4-LE-LR-3 With the teacher and classmates, antiphonally recite and pray Psalm LE-LR-3 Pray psalms from the Liturgy of the Hours and explain how they can deepen our relationship with God. 4- LE-LR-4 Recall that Holy Matrimony is a sacrament that takes place in a church with special blessings for the couple. 4- LE-LR-4 Recall that Christian funerals are a celebration of our life in Christ. 4- LE-LR-4 Connect the symbols of eternal life in Christ with Baptism and Christian funerals. antiphonally recite and pray Psalm LE-LR-3 Experience the Liturgy of the Hours. 5-LE-LR-4 Associate the Paschal Mystery with Christian funerals as dying and rising to new life. 5-LE-LR-4 Know the Sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the, giving the spouses the grace to love one another with the love with which Christ loved His. used with the Liturgy of the Hours. 6-LE-LR-3 Antiphonally pray psalms from the Liturgy of the Hours including those learned in previous grades, Psalm 95, and Canticle of Daniel. 6-LE-LR-4 Locate and cite passages from the Old Testament found in the Book of Catholic Household Blessings. (See Resources) from the Liturgy of the Hours. 7-LR-LR-3 Experience the Liturgy of the Hours using Shorter Christian Prayer format for morning prayer, lauds or evening prayer, vespers. 7- LE-LR-4. Compare the funeral rite with the Paschal mystery. 7- LE-LR-4 Associate passages with Jesus blessing people, weddings and dying people. 7- LE-LR-4 Identify and use prayers from the Book of Blessings. those learned in previous grades and Psalm 90. Reflect on the Canticle of Mary, the Magnificat within the Liturgy of the Hours. 8- LE-LR-4 Attend, reflect and describe various liturgies in the : funeral, weddings, ordination, dedications, and benediction. 8- LE-LR-4 Show familiarity with leading prayer using the Book of Blessings. 3- LE-LR-4 Recall that Christian funerals are a celebration of our life in Christ.
15 TASK OF CATECHESIS 3 MORALITY / LIFE IN CHRIST: Students develop a moral conscience that is informed by teachings and conformed to Christ, as modeled in a personal life of virtue and demonstrated in service of the Gospel s demands for society. 3.1 ME HP THE HUMAN PERSON ME-HP THE HUMAN PERSON [ ] ME-HP-1 Made in the Image of God Foundation of Human Dignity [ ,1004, ] ME-HP-2 Made for Happiness with God, Beatitudes [ , ] ME-HP-3 Human Freedom and Conscience Formation [ , ] ME-HP- 4 Covenant and the Ten Commandments [ ] ME-HP 5 Virtues Cardinal and Theological [ , ] Creation, Child of God PK-ME-HP Begin to understand that God made us to know and to love Him. PK-ME-HP-1 Understand how saying a kind word to someone or doing a good deed is a way to show God s love. PK-ME-HP-2 Begin to associate happiness with loving and being close to God and other people. PK-ME-HP-3 Begin to name and distinguish right (good) from wrong (sinful) actions. PK- ME-HP-3 Name times when they can ask God to help them obey their parents and to treat others with kindness. PK-ME-HP-4 Compare the reason for and the purpose of the Ten Commandments with rules at home and at school. PK-ME-HP-5 Begin to recognize the word virtue as a gift from God God s Family K-ME-HP Begin to understand that God made us to know, love, and serve Him and others. K-ME-HP-1 Begin to understand that all are made in the image and likeness of God. K-ME-HP-2 Recognize that God loves us so much that human beings are made to love and serve others. K- ME-HP-3 Know the difference between right and wrong; name and describe actions that illustrate this understanding. K- ME-HP-3 Understand consequences of our actions, and develop an awareness of our need to be sorry when we choose an action that hurts someone or something. (sin) K- ME-HP-3 Talk about actions that we know hurt God, others and ourselves. K- ME-HP-3 Know that God gave us guides to help us know how to live good lives. K-ME-HP-4 Listen to and retell the story of Exodus the 1- ME-HP Recall that God created us to know, love, and serve Him and others. 1-ME-HP Recall that God loves us so much that human beings are made in God s image with body and soul. 1-ME-HP-1 Show understanding that people are respected and appreciated for their gifts of culture, race and language. 1-ME-HP-1 Express how we have healthy bodies when we take care of them. 1-ME-HP-2 Begin to understand that following wise rules and obeying others with legitimate authority helps us stay happy, healthy, and holy. 1- ME-HP-3 Understand that we make choices (free will) to love God and others. 1- ME-HP-3 Distinguish between right and wrong thoughts and actions; give examples of how our actions have consequences. 1- ME-HP-3 Explain the importance for us to be sorry for our wrongful thoughts and actions. 1-ME-HP-3 Distinguish good habits from bad habits. Second Grade, Mass 2-ME-HP Begin to understand that Eucharist offers us a great gift in fulfilling our human desire to be close to God. 2-ME-HP-1 Articulate that they are created in God s image. 2-ME-HP-1 Explain how our bodies are created by God to be respected by ourselves and others. 2-ME-HP-2 Recognize that we are made in God s image and likeness to know, love and serve God and to be happy with Him forever. 2-ME-HP-2 Understand how following God s rules help us to be happy, healthy, and holy. 2-ME-HP-3 Understand that God gave us an intellect and free will to choose what is right and avoid what is evil. 2-ME-HP-3 Identify conscience as God s gift to distinguish between right and wrong. 2-ME-HP-3 Understand and experience the examination of conscience. 2-ME-HP-4 Know the Ten Commandments The Catholic 3-ME-HP Understand that the offers us many gifts in fulfilling our human desire to be close to God. 3-ME-HP-1 Realize what it means to be made in God s image body and immortal soul. 3-ME-HP-1 Describe how God made our bodies as sacred. 3-ME-HP-2 Exhibit understanding that God created us as naturally good destined for union with Him. 3-ME-HP-2 Read and find examples of the Beatitudes. 3-ME-HP-2 Explain how following God s rules help us to be happy, healthy, and holy. 3-ME-HP-3 Describe how God gives us our feelings and our imaginations to help us communicate, think, imagine and choose. 3-ME-HP-3 State meaning of morality. 3-ME-HP-3 Show understanding that God gives us a free will so that we might 4-ME-HP Describe how God created us naturally good with a desire and a capacity to know Him and love Him. 4-ME-HP-1 Understand that God created us in His image with a unique body and unique soul, therefore all human life is sacred. 4-ME-HP-2 Understand that God created us as naturally good and destined for union with Him. 4-ME-HP-2 Locate the Beatitudes in Scripture and explain how to practice them in our lives. 4-ME-HP-2 Explain how the Beatitudes fulfill the Ten Commandments. 4-ME-HP-2 Apply the Beatitudes to moral vignettes and to the way they are living their lives. 4-ME-HP-2 List and define the fruits of the Holy Spirit: charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, long suffering, mildness, faith, modesty, continency and chastity. 4-ME-HP-3 Recognize that God creates human beings: body and soul having intellect and free will. 4-ME-HP-3 Identify three sources of human choice: object, intention and circumstances. Fifth Grade 5-ME-HP Recognize that all people are created by God with a capacity to know and respond to His will for our lives. 5-ME-HP Recognize that faith is a life-long journey where we are strengthened by the grace of the to fulfill God s will for our lives. 5-ME-HP-1 Understand to love is to will the good of another. 5-ME-HP-1 Recognize that the grace we receive in the sacraments prepares our souls for eternal life with God. (sanctifying grace). 5-ME-HP-1 Articulate that each human person has a soul that will live forever. 5-ME-HP-1 Recognize that moral life is a spiritual worship. 5-ME-HP-2 Name the Beatitudes and describe how to practice them in daily life. 5-ME-HP-2 Identify the Eight Beatitudes as Jesus teaching about the Kingdom and moral goodness. 5-ME-HP-2 Identify the four levels of happiness and how the Beatitudes help us achieve happiness Sixth Grade The Old Testament 6-ME-HP Locate and cite passages from the Old Testament where people expressed a capacity and desire (longing) for God 6-ME-HP-1 Articulate the message of the creation stories in the Bible. 6-ME-HP-1 Associate the creation stories of humanity to the concept of human dignity. 6-ME-HP-1 Give examples of treating yourself and others with respect. 6-ME-HP-1 Understand that we are called to reflect on our moral choices. 6-ME-HP-2 Compare and relate the Ten Commandments to the Beatitudes in the New Testament. 6-ME-HP-2 Describe Old Testament people who found authentic happiness when following God, e.g. Daniel in Lion s Den; Joseph in Genesis; Noah; Abraham and Sarah. 6-ME-HP-3 Practice an examination of conscience. 6- ME-HP-3 State components of morally good: the desired action, the purpose or intention for doing the action, and Seventh Grade 7-ME-HP Locate and cite passages from the New Testament where people expressed a capacity and desire for God. 7-ME-HP Understand how God s Natural Law is perfected in the Sermon on the Mount and leads us to what we must do and what we must avoid. 7-ME-HP-1 Identify how we are created in God s image. 7-ME-HP-1 Identify how we are called to know God and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ by the way we live and act. 7-ME-HP-1 Explore ways of being models of Christian love in everyday life. 7-ME-HP-1 Name New Testament people who demonstrated authentic love to will the good of other people. 7-ME-HP-1 Cite New Testament passages that demonstrate the importance of human dignity. 7-ME-HP-2 Name the characteristics of God s Kingdom found in the Beatitudes as the fulfillment of the Ten Commandments. 7-ME-HP-2 Associate the Beatitudes with current events and people in society who are building and discovering God s Kingdom. Eighth Grade History and Morality 8-ME-HP Articulate how God made each of us with the desire and capacity to respond to the gift of faith. 8-ME-HP Describe how faith helps me to face the hardships of suffering, disappointment and tragedy. 8-ME-HP Recall authentic human love is to will the good of the other. 8-ME-HP Describe the Natural Law as it relates to moral development. 8-ME-HP-1 Explain how God calls each to act in a loving way toward one another, and know what it means to be a Child of God. 8-ME-HP-1 Explain how saints model the authentic love to will the good of the other. 8-ME-HP-1 Articulate why all life is deserving of reverence and demonstrate an understanding of the church s stance on the sanctity of life, and how this is consistent with scripture and tradition (right to life, human dignity, preferential option for the poor.) 8- ME-HP-1 Describe how the s opposition to abortion and capital punishment is consistent with the belief that all life is sacred. 8-ME-HP-2 Recall that God made human beings with freedom to act responsibly when confronted with moral choices. 8-ME-HP-2 Articulate how happiness is found in serving
16 K-ME-HP-4 Ten Commandments as ways God loves us and invites us to stay close to Him and to one another. K-ME-HP-5 Recognize the word virtue as a gift from God to do good things. 1. ME-HP-3 Explain how Jesus wants them to be kind to others and to share with others. 1-ME-HP-4 Recall the story of Exodus, and reflect what it means to follow and trust God, and the importance of these rules in our lives. 1-ME-HP-4 Identify how the Great Commandment is the fulfillment of the Ten Commandments. 1-ME-HP-5 Recall the word virtue as a gift from God to do good things. are laws given to us by God to help us respect and love one another. 2-ME-HP-4 Describe God s Covenant Relationship in own words. 2-ME-HP-5 Name a virtue, describe it as a good habit that helps us love as God loves us, and recognize that virtue is a choice. 2-ME-HP-5 Recognize that God s help enables us to grow in virtue and grace. freely love, honor, and obey God. 3-ME-HP-3 Describe ways to form one s conscience. 3-ME-HP-4 Know the Scripture story of God and Moses. 3-ME-HP-4 Recognize that the Ten Commandments as a covenant with God s people given by God to Moses. 3-ME-HP-4 Demonstrate an understanding that the Ten Commandments serve as a guide to living as disciples of Jesus. 3-ME-HP-4 Explain how following God s rules helps us to be holy and happy. 3-ME-HP-4 Understand the Great Commandment of Love given by Jesus is a guide for making good choices and a summary of all commandments. 3-ME-HP-5 State meaning of virtue in relationship to the Christian life. 3-ME-HP-5 Recognize the Theological Virtues given at Baptism: faith, hope and love. 3-ME-HP-5 Describe how the helps them grow in virtue and holiness. 4-ME-HP-3 Explain how living a moral life means that they take into account how their actions/thoughts/words affect others. 4-ME-HP-3 Demonstrate a moral decision making process, and how we can ask God to help us make moral choices. 4-ME-HP-3 Define conscience, and explain how throughout our lives, it is formed and developed through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 4-ME-HP-3 Demonstrate how to examine one s conscience using the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes and Works of Mercy. 4-ME-HP-4 Define covenant in own words. 4-ME-HP-4 Know God revealed the covenant to Moses on Mount Sinai. 4-ME-HP-4 Recite the Ten Commandments and be able to rephrase with examples from our lives. 4-ME-HP-4 Understand that the first three Commandments are about our relationship with God and the last seven are about our relationship with other people. 4-ME-HP-4 Define Decalogue. 4-ME-HP-5 Name and define the Cardinal Virtues as ways of living as disciples of Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance. through the grace of God. 5- ME-HP-3 Describe why and how formation of conscience is a vital part of celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 5- ME-HP-3 Demonstrate their knowledge of a method to examine their conscience. 5- ME-HP-3 Identify the part in the Mass where we are asked to examine our conscience. 5- ME-HP-3 Describe why sin offends God and neighbor and is a failure to love 5- ME-HP-3 Explain consequences of making sinful choices. 5- ME-HP-3 Recognize the necessary conditions for sin and its consequences. 5- ME-HP-3 Understand and explain how Reconciliation, received with the right disposition, frees us from sins committed after Baptism. 5- ME-HP-3 Participate in Sacrament of Reconciliation. 5-ME-HP-4 Name the Ten Commandments and describe situations that would break a commandment. the circumstances for making the choices. 6- ME-HP-3 Articulate how the development of conscience as an informed inner voice that helps to distinguish between a morally good act or bad act. 6- ME-HP-3 Practice making good moral decisions. 6- ME-HP-3 Describe the Fall and the sinfulness of humanity as Original Sin: a reality of human existence. 6- ME-HP-3 Give examples of suffering and promise in the Old Testament and in the world today and understand how sin damages our ability to live within a covenant. 6- ME-HP-3 Explain how the story of Cain and Abel demonstrates the wounded nature of humanity and its effects. 6- ME-HP-3 Describe Old Testament passages where people chose to follow God or chose to sin, e.g. Cain and Abel; Tower of Babel; Golden Calf; Ruth; Esther. 6- ME-HP-3 Locate Old Testament passages demonstrating the mercy of God. 6-ME-HP-3 Experience the Examen to deepen our awareness of how we follow Christ in our daily lives. (See Resources.) 6-ME-HP-4 Compare and contrast covenant with civil law. 7-ME-HP-2 Use the Beatitudes as a tool for conscience formation. 7- ME-HP-3 Define conscience and provide examples of how your conscience helps guide moral decision making. 7- ME-HP-3 Define morality and understand the three sources of the morality of human acts: object, intention, and circumstances. 7- ME-HP-3 Locate New Testament passages that provide examples of Jesus helping to form the consciences of believers: Matthew ME-HP-3 Identify and cite examples of Jesus reaction to sin and sinners in the Gospels. 7- ME-HP-3 Cite New Testament examples of sin and forgiveness, and explain how turning away from God affects their lives and relationships. 7- ME-HP-3 Understand the belief that the has the power to forgive sins through the. 7- ME-HP-3 Identify the communal impact of sin and explain how sin can be both commission and omission. 7- ME-HP-3 Integrate the meaning of the Christian morality with Jesus teaching, the dignity of the human person and the Incarnation. 7- ME-HP-3 State the meaning of the maxim that the end does not justify the means. 7- ME-HP-3 Describe and use a moral decision making process that reference both Scripture and the s moral teaching. others in the name of Christ and how the Beatitudes challenge and show us the path to authentic happiness. 8-ME-HP-3 Identify and describe how conscience is a function of reason that allows one to be responsible for one s actions. 8-ME-HP-3 Reflect upon life and describe the need for healing. 8-ME-HP-3 Define sin as turning away from God and reconciliation as turning back to God. 8-ME-HP-3 Describe consequences of positive and negative behaviors/actions and how sin affects the whole community. 8-ME-HP-3 Describe the moral and natural law that is written and engraved in the soul of every man; it is human reason telling Him to do good and avoid evil. 8-ME-HP-3 List, and define each of the seven capital sins and how the Cardinal and Theological Virtues strengthen us to avoid these sins. 8-ME-HP-3 Prepare for, participate in, and reflect on the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation. 8-ME-HP-3 Describe free will and the corresponding responsibilities to choose wisely and to form our conscience throughout our lives. 8-ME-HP-3 Review and identify a moral decision-making process which includes reflection on faith, law, context and self/others. 8-ME-HP-3 Review and list the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy as ways to form conscience. 8-ME-HP-3 Make connections with the Beatitudes and Ten Commandments, explain the moral guidance given by God
17 4-ME-HP-5 Define what it means to be a disciple, building on the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity (love). 5-ME-HP-4 State the two Great Commandments and identify how each of the sacraments assists us following the Commandments. 5-ME-HP-4 Explain the implications of God s covenant with the People of God. 5-ME-HP-5 List the Cardinal Virtues and explain their effects on the life of a Christian. 5-ME-HP-5 Recite and demonstrate ways to practice Theological Virtues. 6-ME-HP-4 Explore the stories of a covenant people who sometimes chose or failed to choose the right relationship with God. 6-ME-HP-4 Locate the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament and explain how these apply to living a moral life. 6-ME-HP-4 Apply the Ten Commandments to situations in our lives. 6-ME-HP-4 Identify which of the Ten Commandments are examples of natural law and which are God-given. 6- ME-HP-5 Explain how leading a virtuous/moral life has a communal impact. 6- ME-HP-5 Describe concrete ways to practice the Beatitudes. 6- ME-HP-5 Be able to raise and share questions about suffering and promise in the Old Testament and in the world today. 7-ME-HP-4 Identify how the Ten Commandments are a guide for moral living. 7-ME-HP-4 Review how the Old Testament covenant between God and Abraham is fulfilled in Jesus as He institutes the New Covenant. 7- ME-HP-5 Define and find scriptural examples of the Cardinal and Theological Virtues as modeled by Jesus and others in the New Testament. through Moses and Jesus, and how this can be lived out in our lives. 8-ME-HP-4 Understand and explain the Ten Commandments as the moral law that was given to Israel. 8-ME-HP-4 Formulate a moral code for life based on the teachings of Jesus, the Commandments, and the teachings of the. 8-ME-HP-5 Demonstrate virtuous living as a way to opening to God s grace. 8-ME-HP-5 Identify a virtue you strive to live out in daily life and explain how this virtue helps you grow as a person. 8-ME-HP-5 Identify a saint who exemplifies a specific virtue. 6- ME-HP-5 Connect each of the Cardinal and Theological Virtues with people from the Old Testament.
18 TASK OF CATECHESIS 3: MORAL EDUCATION: Students develop a moral conscience that is informed by teachings and conformed to Christ, as modeled in a personal life of virtue and demonstrated in service of the Gospel s demands for society. 3.2 MC HC THE HUMAN COMMUNITY ME-HC THE HUMAN COMMUNITY [ , ] ME-HC-1 Personal and Social Sin [ ] ME-HC-2. Catholic Social Teachings Consistent Ethic of Life, Love of Neighbor, and Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-ME-HC Demonstrate awareness of the needs and feelings of others. ME-HC-1 Begin to understand the word sin referring to when we hurt others and don t listen to God. PK-ME-HC-2 Begin to understand that God created all people, creatures and the world as a gift for us all. PK-ME-HC-2 Show the importance of sharing and respecting classroom materials and school resources. PK-ME-HC-2 Begin to understand, participate in and reflect on service to help care for all God s people, creatures and world. God s Family K-ME-HC Demonstrate actions that show we have respect for one another and the Godgiven rights of others. K-ME-HC-1 Understand when we sin through selfish actions, we hurt ourselves and others. K-ME-HC-2 Explain ways to take care of the gift of God s creation. K-ME-HC-2 Understand the care of personal belongings, classroom, school building, and parish grounds. K-ME-HC-2 Articulate ways people are different from other creatures living things. K-ME-HC-2 Explain how every person has God-given rights. K-ME-HC-2 Participate in and reflect on age appropriate service projects to help other people. the 1- ME-HC Recognize that every person has worth and God-given rights. (human dignity) 1-ME-HC-1 Recognize the difference between sin as a choice and making a mistake. 1- ME-HC-1 Explain that sin is turning away from God. 1- ME-HC-1 Articulate how they can express sorrow for certain actions. 1- ME-HC-1 Practice apologizing to someone and forgiving someone (instead of saying, It s okay. ) 1- ME-HC-1 Recognize our need to be forgiven and what it means to be forgiven. 1-ME-HC-2 Appreciate creation as a gift from God, and recognize our responsibility to care this gift. 1-ME-HC-2 Demonstrate care of personal belongings, classroom, school buildings, and parish grounds. 1-ME-HC-2 Begin to understand that every person must have a sense of responsibility for all people. Second Grade, Mass 2-ME-HC Understand that responsibilities are responses to our Godgiven rights. 2-ME-HC Identify ways human beings are different from other creatures. 2-ME-HC Demonstrate understanding of dignity, respecting the rights of others. 2-ME-HC-1 Distinguish the difference among temptation, accident and sin. 2-ME-HC-1 Define sin as choice we make to turn away from God and repentance as turning back to God. 2-ME-HC-1 Define venial sin and mortal sin. 2-ME-HC-1 Give examples of how sin affects their relationship with God, neighbor, and creation. 2-ME-HC-1 State that God forgives our sins no matter how serious they are, and Identify ways to make up for sin. 2-ME-HC-1 Name how God s help enables us to avoid sin. 2-ME-HC-1 Discuss why the Sacrament of Reconciliation is important to living as a child of God. The Catholic 3-ME-HC Demonstrate awareness and show respect for the community in which we live, a community of many races and cultures. 3-ME-HC Demonstrate understanding that we are responsible stewards of creation. 3-ME-HC-1 Define sin as a decision we make to follow our way and not God s way and repentance as turning back to God s way. 3-ME-HC-1 Give examples of venial and mortal sins. 3-ME-HC-1 Exhibit understanding that we experience God s forgiveness when we are sorry for our sins. 3-ME-HC-1 Provide examples of how we forgive and experience healing. 3-ME-HC-2 Explain the call to community and the common good as it is expressed in the s Social Teachings. 3-ME-HC-2 Appreciate and respect creation as a gift from God. 3-ME-HC-2 Practice care of personal belongings, classrooms, school building, and parish grounds. 4-ME-HC Acknowledge the unique importance of each person. 4-ME-HC Articulate why we have a duty to treat others as we wish to be treated. 4-ME-HC Make connections between the terms justice and human dignity. 4-ME-HC-1 Define sin in relation to our thoughts, words and actions. 4-ME-HC-1 Identify and understand the origins of sin, Original Sin, as given in the Old Testament creation accounts. 4-ME-HC-1 Recall that personal sin can have different degrees such as venial or mortal 4-ME-HC-1 Show understanding of the reality of sin and its consequences in the world. 4-ME-HC-1 Understand God s forgiveness and describe ways we have experienced this healing. 4-ME-HC-1 Understand purgatory a process after death for a person who has sinned; those experiencing purgatory are certain of heaven. 4-ME-HC-1 Understand the concept of hell as the state of self exclusion from God because of the lack of Fifth Grade 5-ME-HC Experience the sacraments as both a personal and communal way of deepening our life in Christ. 5-ME-HC Show respect and care for the sacramental presence in each person. 5-ME-HC Identify current events that illustrate an injustice and lack of respect for the sacramental presence in each person. 5- ME-HC-1 Recall examples of sinful actions and explain the consequences of choosing to sin. 5-ME-HC-1 Understand the importance of praying for the souls of the faithfully departed. (See prayers.) 5-ME-HC-1 Identify and explain the similarities and differences in the concepts of hell and purgatory. 5- ME-HC-1 Explore the terms social sin and associate this term with a problem in our society. 5- ME-HC-1 Identify ways to alleviate problems of hunger, disease, poverty due to social sin. 5- ME-HC-1 Define solidarity and Identify Sixth Grade The Old Testament 6-ME-HC Reflect on the story of Cain and Abel to understand that we are our brother s keeper. 6-ME-HC Explain why leaders in the Old Testament had a responsibility to act morally. 6- ME-HC-1 Identify and describe Old Testament passages that are examples of personal and social sin. 6- ME-HC-1 Reflect on the second story of creation and understand that sin separates us from God and one another. 6-ME-HC-1 Recognize the importance of praying for those who have died. 6- ME-HC-1 Describe how Original Sin continues to affect us personally and in society today. 6-ME-HC-2 Explain the special place of human beings have as stewards of God s creation. 6-ME-HC- 2 Identify how the prophets called people to live with God given rights and responsibilities. 6-ME-HC- 2 Using Scripture stories from the Old Testament (e.g. Ruth and Naomi) students identify examples of those who lived out their responsibility to care for God s creation, the poor and vulnerable. 6-ME-HC-2 Recognize while reading Sacred Seventh Grade 7-ME-HC Understand one s responsibility and ways to serve other people, especially those in most need. 7-ME-HC Find New Testament examples of persons responding to God s call to serve God and others. 7- ME-HC-1 Describe the effects of Original Sin. 7- ME-HC-1 Identify society causes of hunger, disease, poverty. 7- ME-HC-1 State how personal sins have social consequences. 7- ME-HC-1 Associate and explain heaven, hell and purgatory with states after death. 7- ME-HC-1 Retell a Gospel account in which Jesus teaching confronted the current culture such as the Woman at the Well or the Good Samaritan. 7-ME-HC-2 Using scripture stories from the New Testament, identify rights and responsibilities to care for God s creation, the poor and vulnerable (the right to life and the preferential option for the poor.) 7-ME-HC-2 State the importance of Christians taking an active part in public life building the Kingdom of God and promoting the common good. Eighth Grade History and Morality 8-ME-HC Explain in your own words the importance of common good within our world. 8-ME-HC-1 Identify and articulate the morality of human (personal) acts and how both venial and mortal sin can result in social sin. 8-ME-HC-1 Give examples from history of how sin separates us from God s promise of salvation and reconciliation brings us back. 8-ME-HC-1 Explain how sin separate us from a good relationship with God, and inhibits us from responding to the call of salvation by God through Jesus. 8-ME-HC-1 Associate and explain the terms cleansing with purgatory and selfexclusion with hell. 8-ME-HC-2 Give examples of the special place of human beings as stewards of God s creation. 8-ME-HC-2 Explain how their creation in God s image underlies Catholic Social Teaching (innate dignity of all humans.) 8-ME-HC-2 Understand meaning of stewardship and how one acts as a steward of God s creation in caring for and sharing of personal belongings, classroom, school building, and parish grounds.
19 1-ME-HC-2 Explain how work in school is an expression of one of God s gifts. 1-ME-HC-2 Explain what it means to be poor and the ways we can take care of God s people. 1-ME-HC-2 Participate and reflect on age appropriate service stewardship projects calling us to greater discipleship. 2-ME-HC-1 Identify the Penitential Rite during the liturgy as a time to show sorrow for sin and to ask God for forgiveness. (Lord, have mercy.) 2-ME-HC-2 Appreciate creation as a gift from God. Recognize the responsibility to care for the gift of creation. 2-ME-HC-2 Cultivate an appreciation for all levels of creation. 2-ME-HC-2 Practice care of personal belongings, classroom, school building, and parish grounds. 2-ME-HC-2 Understand that every person must have a sense of responsibility for all other people. 2-ME-HC-2 Describe what it means to be poor. 2-ME-HC-2 Know that all work deserves respect. 2-ME-HC-2 Understand work in school is an expression of one of God s gifts. 2-ME-HC-2 Participate and reflect on age appropriate service projects. 3-ME-HC-2 Demonstrate how families, schools, parishes express responsibility for each other. 3-ME-HC-2 Recognize that individuals and groups have rights. 3-ME-HC-2 Identify some causes for poverty and ways in which we can help others. 3-ME-HC-2 Identify different types of work in a community and that all work deserves respect. 3-ME-HC-2 Explain that the continues the work of Christ on earth. 3-ME-HC-2 Participate in age-appropriate service projects and share reflections on why service is part of what it means to be church. contrition for and absolution from mortal sin. 4-ME-HC-2 Describe and demonstrate how not to waste God s gifts of food and natural resources. 4-ME-HC-2 Demonstrate care of personal belongings, classroom, school building, and parish grounds. 4-ME-HC-2 Develop awareness of the needs of the poor in local areas. 4-ME-HC-2 Distinguish between the terms poor and vulnerable. 4-ME-HC-2 Describe the importance of work and how it is a participation in God s life. 4-ME-HC-2 Articulate respect for the dignity of all work. 4-ME-HC-2 Know and provide examples of the Seven Spiritual works of Mercy. 4-ME-HC-2 Know and provide examples of the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy. 4-ME-HC-2 Participate in age-appropriate service projects and share reflections on our call to discipleship and building God s Kingdom. challenges to achieving this in our society. 5-ME-HC- 2 Understand what it means to be good stewards of God s creation. 5-ME-HC- 2 Define Catholic Social Teachings and how living these teachings can reduce social sin. 5-ME-HC- 2 Relate Catholic Social Teachings with Jesus life and teachings. 5-ME-HC- 2 Associate every right with a corresponding responsibility. 5-ME-HC- 2 Identify ways to show respect for the work of others. 5-ME-HC- 2 Evaluate how homework and home/classroom responsibilities help build respect for the value of work. 5-ME-HC- 2 Determine ways to show appreciation for jobs of those in local community. 5-ME-HC- 2 Participate in service projects and reflect on how service continues in building the Kingdom of God on earth. Scripture, that we are called to encounter, consider how we are called to change, and how we may respond to the encounter. 6-ME-HC-2 Practice care of personal belongings, classroom, school building, and parish grounds. 6-ME-HC-2 Relate the sacredness of all creation with the concept of stewardship in their classroom, school, and parish. 6- ME-HC-2 Explain how the Works of Mercy are actions that answer God s call to a loving relationship with Him. 7-ME-HC-2 Give examples of stewardship from their own lives. 7-ME-HC-2 Participate in service projects that involve giving of time and talent to others, articulate how service is essential to being a disciple of Christ. 7-ME-HC-2 Find scriptural examples of Jesus practicing the Works of Mercy. 7-ME-HC-2 Identify faith responses to questions about suffering and promise in the and in the world today. 7-ME-HC-2 Use their study of the to develop an awareness of current events regarding human suffering and actions that promote social justice. 7-ME-HC-2 Retell a Gospel account in which Jesus teaching confronted his current culture. 7-ME-HC-2 Locate and explain passages which contain Jesus command to love. 7-ME-HC-2 Identify Scripture that reflects themes of Catholic Social Teaching, and reflect on the Scripture using the model of encounter, disturbance and response. (Resource: Maryknoll Missionaries) 8-ME-HC-2 Know and explain how to incorporate the seven principles of Catholic Social Teachings into our lives. 8-ME-HC-2 Recognize how the continues to work toward understanding the issues and problems of today in light of the s Social Teachings. 8-ME-HC-2 Identify and research persons/groups that have influenced society/culture for the good throughout history. 8-ME-HC-2 Participate in service projects and offer reflections on how serving others continues in building the Kingdom of God on earth. 8-ME-HC-2 Apply the principles of the right to life and the dignity of the human person to the formation of a moral conscience. 8-ME-HC-2 Explain how the social teachings of the help them to understand the biblical message of God s saving love. 8-ME-HC-2 Explain causes of vulnerability (age, race, disability, etc.) and ways that we can act morally in situations where vulnerable people are present. 8-ME-HC-2 Explain how Catholics are called to protect and promote the dignity of all human life. 8-ME-HC-2 Apply the concept of the dignity of the worker to the moral mandate to work for the benefit of the community. 8-ME-HC-2 Identify holy people from Scripture, and reflect on their lives using
20 the model of encounter, disturbance and response. (Resource: Maryknoll Missionaries) 8-ME-HC-2 Identify Catholic Social Teaching as beginning with Pope Leo XIII in his encyclical Rerum Novarum.
21 TASK OF CATECHESIS 4 TEACHING TO PRAY: Students experience and engage in Catholic expressions of prayer to deepen their relationship with God and the. 4.1 TP UC THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO PRAYER, THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Essential Concepts TP-UC THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO PRAYER, IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-TP-UC Begin to understand that prayer is talking to God. PK-TP-UC Listen to God s Family K-TP-UC Recall a simple definition of prayer talking and listening to God to sustain a relationship with Him. K-TP-UC Recite simple prayers. K-TP-UC Pray that they follow Jesus. the 1-TP-UC Develop the practice of prayer talking, listening and forming a relationship with God. 1-TP-UC Explain how prayer helps us know God so that we will choose to love and serve Him. Second Grade, Mass 2-TP-UC Experience prayer as a way to talk and listen to God. 2-TP-UC Explain in own words the importance of praying. 2-TP-UC Know that prayer is essential to our life with God and part of Christian life. The Catholic 3-TP-UC Experience prayer as a way to talk and listen to God. 3-TP-UC Explain why prayer is essential to our Christian life with God. 3-TP-UC Demonstrate ways to pray for the Holy Spirit s continued guidance of the. 4-TP-UC Know that prayer is essential to our life with God and part of Christian life. 4-TP-UC Describe prayer as raising our hearts and minds to God. 4-TP-UC Articulate the importance of praying. Fifth Grade 5-TP-UC Describe what it means to pray. 5-TP-UC Demonstrate a reverential attitude for prayer and the value of silence in prayer. 5-TP-UC Describe ways to prepare for prayer. Sixth Grade The Old Testament 6-TP-UC Students prepare for prayer using the Psalms, the same prayer of Jesus and his Apostles. 6-TP-UC Experience Lectio Divina as a model for praying the psalms, and prayed by Catholics across the globe. (See Resources.) 6-TP-UC Demonstrate ways to prepare for prayer. Seventh Grade 7-TP-UC Describe how and when Jesus prayed by citing passages from the. 7-TP-UC Know Jesus hears our prayers. 7-TP- UC Experience Lectio Divina as a way of praying the Gospels. 7-TP-UC Explain how prayer can help express their deepest needs, in times of temptation, and as an act of self-surrender to God. Eighth Grade History and Morality 8-TP-UC Describe how prayer leads to an honest and intentional response to our lives. 8-TP-UC Discover and share sources for prayer. 8-TP-UC Show understanding that prayer is a way of life.
22 TASK OF CATECHESIS 4 TEACHING TO PRAY: Students experience and engage in Catholic expressions of prayer to deepen their relationship with God and the. 4.2 TP F FORMS OF PRAYER TP-FP FORMS OF PRAYER (Blessing, Adoration Petition, Intercession Thanksgiving, Praise) [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-TP-FP Spend time with God in prayer. PK-TP-FP Know that through prayer we thank God for our many gifts, and we ask God to help us with our worries. God s Family K-TP-FP Practice giving thanks and asking God for help through prayer. K-TP-FP Articulate the reasons for prayer and experience many prayer opportunities. the 1-TP-FP Identify and participate in different types of prayer: praise, thanksgiving, sorrow, and asking. 1-TP-FP Pray in thanksgiving for all the strengths / gifts in themselves and their classmates. 1-TP-FP Practice asking God, Mary, angels, and the saints to help others and ourselves during times of need. Second Grade, Mass 2-TP-FP Know and experience various forms of prayer: blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, praise. 2-TP-FP Understand that in the Mass we thank God for all the blessings given to us, we offer our lives to God, especially for the gift of his Son. 2-TP-FP State that God forgives us when we ask for his mercy in prayer. The Catholic 3-TP-FP Demonstrate ability to participate in various forms of prayer with blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, praise. 3-TP-FP Demonstrate ways to pray for the Holy Spirit s continued guidance of the. 3-TP-FP Understand and write simple Prayers of the Faithful asking God for needs in the, the world, and their lives. 3-TP-FP Pray as a family (domestic church). 3-TP-FP Show understanding of how use of Scripture leads to prayer. 4-TP-FP Experience and participate in a number of different prayer forms: prayers of blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, praise. 4-TP-FP Articulate how and when to pray. 4-TP-FP Explain why it is important to pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance in making moral decisions. 4-TP-FP State that God is faithful and loving no matter the circumstances of human life. 4-TP-FP Know and use aspirations with the common response of pray for us. Fifth Grade 5-TP-FP Demonstrate the ability to identify the various forms of prayer, blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. 5-TP-FP Write an original prayer. 5-TP-FP Understand the Psalms as prayers that formed part of the prayer life of Jesus and the Apostles. 5-TP-FP Know the Liturgy of the Hours is comprised of Psalms from the Old Testament. Sixth Grade The Old Testament 6-TP-FP Identify forms of prayer in the Old Testament: blessing, adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. 6-TP-FP Describe Moses as a great intercessor. 6-TP-FP Recognize canticles in the Bible, e.g. Magnificat, Luke , A Song of the Blessed, Matthew TP-FP Identify how prayer is a covenant relationship with God. 6-TP-FP Know the Liturgy of the Hours is comprised of Psalms from the Old Testament. 6-TP-FP Locate Old Testament passages which reference personal prayer. Seventh Grade 7-TP-FP Understand how and when Jesus prayed. 7-TP-FP Identify forms of prayer in the New Testament and understand their relationship with our prayers today. 7-TP-FP Engage in and/or lead a prayer service incorporating one or more of the forms of prayer using the You, who, do, through model. Eighth Grade History and Morality 8-TP-FP Articulate how all prayer forms helps us lead holy lives through blessing, adoration, petition, intercessions, thanksgiving and praise. 8-TP-FP Attend and reflect on one of the following: Benediction; Stations of the Cross; adoration. 8-TP-FP Write prayers demonstrating the six forms of prayer.
23 TASK OF CATECHESIS 4 TEACHING TO PRAY: Students experience and engage in Catholic expressions of prayer to deepen their relationship with God and the. 4.3 TP E EXPRESSIONS OF PRAYER TP-E EXPRESSIONS OF PRAYER (vocal, meditation, contemplation, personal and shared) [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-TP-EP Recognize that we pray at home, at school and at church. PK-TP-EP Experience prayer with music and in short periods of silence. Creation, Jesus, God s Family K-TP-EP Begin the practice of calling on God at all times and in all places. K-TP-EP Identify as a special place to pray with a community or privately. K-TP-EP Talk about different ways to pray: alone, with classmates, with family. Creation, Jesus, 1-TP-EP Exhibit understanding that we can be quietly aware of God at all times. 1-TP-EP List and show the ways to show reverence and respect in. 1-TP-EP Experience a variety of expressions of Christian prayer: e.g., liturgy, silent meditation on Scripture (Lectio Divina), group recitation, reflection, singing, vocal. Second Grade, Mass 2-TP-EP Define and experience spontaneous prayer. 2-TP-EP Recognize that we pray alone and with others. 2-TP-EP Demonstrate ways to practice being more like Jesus through personal prayer. 2-TP-EP Recognize that we pray with the community of the especially at Mass on Sunday. 2-TP-EP Reflect quietly on a passage from sacred Scripture. The Catholic 3-TP-EP Develop capacity of silence as a form of listening to God within. 3-TP-EP Differentiate between private and communal prayer. 3-TP-EP Understand and experience adoration as an expression of prayer. 3-TP-EP Understand and experience spontaneous prayer. 3-TP-EP Read and reflect on a passage from sacred Scripture. 4-TP-EP Exhibit capacity for silent prayer. 4-TP-EP Experience how personal prayer can help them in making moral decisions. 4-TP-EP Lead a communal prayer service. 4-TP-EP Participate in a variety of traditional devotions. 4-TP-EP Know various prayer expressions including the Jesus prayer and choral prayer. 4-TP-EP Engage in the four stages of Lectio Divina. (See resources.) Fifth Grade 5-TP-EP Describe how the Jesus prayer can help them in their daily lives. 5-TP-EP Participate in a variety of traditional devotions. 5-TP-EP Engage in four stages of Lectio Divina. Sixth Grade Old Testament 6-TP-EP Engage in four stages of Lectio Divina. 6-TP-EP Participate in a variety of traditional devotions. Seventh Grade 7-TP-EP Identify expressions of prayer in the and understand their relationship with our prayers today. 7-TP-EP Explain how prayer expresses their relationship to God. 7-TP-EP Recognize meditation as important form of prayer. 7-TP-EP Engage in and/or lead a prayer service incorporating one or more expressions of prayer. Eighth Grade History/Morality 8-TP-EP State how we use the prayers of the saints to help us pray. 8-TP-EP Identify the diversity and development of prayer expressions within the. 8-TP-EP Explore, experience and reflect on the various expressions of prayer: vocal, meditative and contemplative. 8-TP-EP Identify how the s tradition of prayer at daily intervals was meant to remind Christians that all time is holy.
24 TASK OF CATECHESIS 4 TEACHING TO PRAY: Students experience and engage in Catholic expressions of prayer to deepen their relationship with God and the. 4.4 P OF OUR FATHER: SUMMARY OF THE GOSPEL P-OF OUR FATHER: SUMMARY OF THE GOSPEL [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-P-OF Begin to recognize the Our Father is a prayer we say at Mass and in our daily lives. God s Family K-TP-OF Show understanding that Jesus prayed and taught his friends to pray the Lord s Prayer. the 1-TP-OF Recite the Our Father from memory. 1-TP-OF Read in the how Jesus prayed and taught his friends to pray, the perfect prayer, the Lord s Prayer. Second Grade, Mass 2-TP-OF Recite the Our Father and explain understanding of the prayer. 2-TP-OF Find when the Our Father is prayer during the liturgy. The Catholic 3-TP-OF Recite the Our Father and identify the requests we are making through the Lord s Prayer. 4-TP-OF Identify the Seven Petitions in the Our Father. Fifth Grade 5-TP-OF Recite and illustrate understanding of the Our Father. 5-TP-OF Explain when and why the Our Father is prayed during the liturgy. Sixth Grade The Catholic 6-TP-OF Recite the Our Father and write about the requests we are making through the prayer. 6-TP-OF Identify instances of temptation in the Old Testament and how praying the Our Father helps us when we are tempted. Seventh Grade 7-TP-OF Explain how the Our Father is a summary of faith and a model for Christian prayer. 7-TP-OF Connect the Seven Petitions in the Our Father with other passages from the New Testament, making connections between Gospel themes and Jesus actions. Eighth Grade History/Morality 8-TP-OF Explain why the Our Father is the model of all prayer for us and summarizes our Catholic Christian faith.
25 TASK OF CATECHESIS 4 TEACHING TO PRAY: Students experience and engage in Catholic expressions of prayer to deepen their relationship with God and the. 4.5 P DP DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES (e.g. Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Novenas, Simbang Gabi,etc.) P-DP DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES (e.g. Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Novenas, Simbang Gabi, etc.) [ , , ] Creation, Child of God PK-TP-DP Begin to participate in devotional practices, short communal prayers related to the Rosary or Stations of the Cross. God s Family K-TP-DP Know that there are prayers that the and families recite/pray together. the 1-TP-DP Participate in various prayer expressions including the Jesus prayer and choral prayer. 1-TP-DP Explain the fourteen Stations of the Cross and how the Stations represent events from Jesus suffering and death. 1-TP-DP Experience the stories of the Bible by praying the Rosary. Second Grade, Mass 2-TP-DP Experience the Rosary as a special prayer using beads and praying about the mysteries of Jesus life. The Catholic 3-TP-DP State that we pray with Mary and the saints. 3-TP-DP Recognize the Rosary as a prayer to Our Lady. 3-TP-DP Know how to pray the Mysteries of the Rosary and participate in praying the special prayer using beads and praying about the mysteries of Jesus life. 3-TP-DP Experience a form of the Stations of the Cross. 4-TP-DP Identify the four different sets of the mysteries of the rosary. 4-TP-DP State how we pray with Mary and the Saints. Fifth Grade 5-TP-EP Know by heart and find references for the Joyful Mysteries: Baptism of Jesus, Marriage Feast at Cana, Jesus Announces the Kingdom of God, Last Supper. 5-TP-EP Articulate the history and purpose of the Rosary. Sixth Grade Old Testament 6-TP-EP Know and explain the Luminous Mysteries: Baptism of Jesus, Marriage Feast at Cana, Jesus Announces the Kingdom of God, Last Supper. Find Scriptural references to each. Seventh Grade 7-TP-DP Know, identify in the New Testament, and explain the Sorrowful Mysteries: Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowing with Thorns, Carrying the Cross, Crucifixion and Death. 7-TP-DP Describe that the prays the Liturgy of the Hours at special times of the morning and evening. 7-TP-DP Participate in a variety of traditional devotions, and experience different prayer forms. 7-TP-DP Identify the four movements of Lectio Divina. 7-TP-DP Employ the Lectio Divina model for reflection using: the Letter of James, Peter 1-2, John 1-3 and Jude. Eighth Grade History/Morality 8-TP-DP Participate in variety of traditional devotions. 8-TP-DP Pray a variety of prayers associated with different saints. 8-TP-DP Articulate all the mysteries of the Rosary. 8-TP-DP Identify the connection between St. Dominic and the Rosary. 8-TP-DP Pray the rosary. 8-TP-DP Understand the role of the Liturgy of the Hours in the monastic life. 8-TP-EP Participate and/or lead the Liturgy of the Hours. 8-TP-DP Understand how icons can assist us with prayer.
26 TASK OF CATECHESIS 5: THE LIFE, COMMUNITY AND HISTORY OF THE CHURCH: Students study and participate in the life and mission of the church, the Body of Christ and the community of believers, as expressed in the s origin, history, ecclesiology, the Communion of Saints and their family, the Domestic church. 5.1 LCH CH THE CHURCH IN GOD S PLAN CHURCH HISTORY LCH.CH. THE CHURCH IN GOD S PLAN [ ] History [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-LCH-CH Listen to stories about the parish patron saint. PK-LCH-CH Begin to understand the word history as the story of the past. God s Family K-LCH-CH Know why our parish has a special name and is a part of history. the 1-LCH-CH Know that their parish is part of the s story, our history. 1-LCH-CH Find on a map where Jesus lived and grew up. Second Grade Students, Mass 2-LCH-CH Locate places where Jesus lived using a map of the Holy Land. The Catholic 3-LCH-CH Identify the birthday of the as the Feast of Pentecost wherein Jesus Christ established the and we are the body as His disciples today. 3-LCH-CH Identify important men and women in the Early from the Acts of Apostles. 4-LCH-CH Recall how Jesus Christ established the and remains its head on heaven and earth. Fifth Grade 5-LCH-CH Explain how the tie us to the History of the ; the Kingdom of God is both here and yet to come. Sixth Grade Old Testament 6-LCH-CH Review that we are called to be part of the. 6-LCH-CH Associate how Jewish traditions from the Old Testament provide the foundation for Christianity. Seventh Grade 7-LCH-CH Review the structure of the and identify how this structure originates through Jesus with the Apostles. 7- LCH-CH Explain how and why the Apostles had a special responsibility to the. 7-LCH-CH Identify the significant role of St. Peter as the first Pope. 7-LCH-CH Explore the lives and describe the special responsibilities of the apostles and early Fathers. 7-LCH-CH Understand and explain how the Catholic is worldwide and includes many cultures and ethnic groups. 7-LCH-CH Cite examples from the New Testament in which the Early acted as a model community, catalyst, and support for its members. 7-LCH-CH Locate the Epistles and explain passages that describe the gifts given in the Early. Eighth Grade History and Morality 8- LCH-CH Give examples of how the continues to teach as Jesus did and recognize how each person helps shape history. 8- LCH-CH Know the story of Pentecost and how the began in the Old Testament and. 8- LCH-CH Create a timeline the early period of the from 30 CE to 313 CE, the role of the deacons, Roman persecutions, move from Jewish to Gentile membership, the contributions of the early fathers, and the importance of councils. 8- LCH-CH Demonstrate a basic understanding of history through an overview of Early Acts; Council of Jerusalem; Paul s Journeys growth and change through the ages. 8- LCH-CH Know that the Acts of the Apostles give insight into the early, and identify the differences between the ministry of Peter and Paul. 8- LCH-CH Show familiarity with the geography and cities of
27 middle eastern world and Rome. 8- LCH-CH Explore the role of the Pope in leading the. 8- LCH-CH Explain how the councils were occasions for renewal in the. 8- LCH-CH Explore moments of transition in the life of the to include: 1054 Schism; Avignon Papacy; Mendicant Orders; Reformation; Infallible Statements of the. 8- LCH-CH Show understanding of the causes of the Reformation, the rise of Protestantism and the Counter-Reformation of the Catholic to begin the inner work of reform begun in the Council of Trent in the age of reform from 1517 to 1891 CE. 8- LCH-CH Know and understand the importance of the sixteen documents from the Vatican Council II. 8- LCH-CH Explore the role of Religious Orders through the ages: Hermits, Monks, Monastics, Mendicants, and Missionaries. 8- LCH-CH Trace the history of the Catholic faith in Washington state, and know the history of one s parish, recognizing how each person helps shape history.
28 TASK OF CATECHESIS 5 EDUCATING FOR THE LIFE, COMMUNITY, AND HISTORY OF THE CHURCH: Students study and participate in the life and mission of the church, the Body of Christ and the community of believers, as expressed in the s origin, history, ecclesiology, the Communion of Saints and their family, the Domestic church. 5.2 LCH MC MODELS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH LCH-MC MODELS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH : [ ] LCH-MC-1 People of God [ ] LCH-MC-2 Body of Christ [ ] LCH-MC- 3. Temple of the Holy Spirit [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-LCH-MC Identify as a place where all people join together to worship, to thank God, to serve God, and to serve one another. PK-LCH-MC-1 Associate their parish church as the place where their community, God s family, joins in prayer together. PK-LCH-MC-2 Experience Body of Christ as who we are when we pray together and use our hands to help others. PK-LCH-MC-3 Recognize that God loves us so much that the Holy Spirit lives in each of us. God s Family K- LCH-MC Recall as a place where all people join together to worship, to thank God, to serve God, and to serve one another. K- LCH-MC-1 Understand that the Catholic is the family of God. K- LCH-MC-1 Know that is where God s children/family comes together each Sunday to give thanks to God at Mass. K- LCH-MC-2 Begin to understand and identify the Body of Christ as who we are as we pray together and serve one another. K- LCH-MC-3 Begin to understand that the Holy Spirit lives in each one of us and helps us make good choices. the 1- LCH-MC Understand is a building, and it is the people in the building. 1- LCH-MC-1 Understand that through Baptism, we become members of Christians, part of God s family the. 1- LCH-MC-1 Share pictures and stories of my Baptism, when I became part of the family of God. 1- LCH-MC-2 Articulate that Jesus is present with us at Mass, and we are asked to be the Body of Christ as we pray and serve others. 1- LCH-MC-3 Know that the Holy Spirit lives in each one of us and helps us to respect ourselves and others. Second Grade, Mass 2-LCH-MC Recall that we are part of a and a community where we worship God and help others. 2-LCH-MC-1 Recognize family and friends comprise a parish/school community. 2-LCH-MC-1 Understand that the parish is where the People of God come to worship God and serve others. 2-LCH-MC-2 Identify ways we share God s gifts as members of the Body of Christ. 2-LCH-MC-3 Understand that all people are made in the image and likeness of God. 2-LCH-MC-3 Identify that God s Holy Spirit lives in each person and inspires us to be holy. The Catholic 3-LCH-MC Begin to understand as it refers to a building, a community and individuals who serve God and one another. 3-LCH-MC-1 Understand that through our Baptism we are all united in common as People of God. 3-LCH-MC-1 Articulate the different roles and different ways of sharing the Gospel message in the. 3-LCH-MC-1 Recognize how Christ is the Light of the World and through our baptism, we are all called to bring the Light of Christ into the world. 3-LCH-MC-1 Express how the gifts present in the community reflect God s love, goodness, and the interdependency characterizing the People of God. 3-LCH-MC-2 Identify how Christ is the Light of the World and as members of the Body of Christ, we are called to bring the light of Christ into the world. 3-LCH-MC-2 Articulate attitudes needed to live in a community. 4-LCH-MC Understand that the helps us grow in our relationship with God and as a community committed to serving others. 4-LCH-MC -1 Identify the community as the People of God who commit to leading holy and moral lives. 4-LCH-MC-2 Articulate how their parish helps those in need as the Body of Christ. 4-LCH-MC-2 Explain the Body of Christ as the in heaven and on earth. 4-LCH-MC-2 Recognize and understand the purpose of Catholic Charities as reaching out to serve and support all the members of the Body of Christ. 4-LCH-MC-3 Describe the Temple of the Holy Spirit as God s Holy Spirit living in me and inspiring me to do what is good. 4-LCH-MC-3 Realize the obligation of being made in God s image by taking care of my body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. Fifth Grade 5-LCH-MC Identify ways that the offer grace filled opportunities and encouragement to join together, worship God, and serve God s people. 5-LCH-MC-1 Identify ways to show respect for all members of a community. 5 LCH-MC-2 Identify the church as the Mystical Body of Christ on earth. 5 LCH-MC-2 Recognize we are all members of the Body of Christ and are called to work together to build the Kingdom of God. 5 LCH-MC-3 Associate the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and the importance of chastity. Sixth Grade Old Testament 6-LCH-MC Distinguish between the three images of the church: People of God, Body of Christ, and Temple of the Holy Spirit. 6-LCH-MC-1 Explore the meaning of family and community in the Old Testament. 6-LCH-MC-1 Review the Catholic as a worldwide, apostolic community. 6-LCH-MC-2 Name and describe selected Old Testament women who inspire us to lead holy lives: Deborah, Ruth, Esther. 6- LCH-MC- 3 Explain why we respect our body and the bodies of others because we are all temples of the Holy Spirit. Seventh Grade 7- LCH-MC-1 Recognize how People of God represent people throughout the world who are united with God. 7- LCH-MC-1 Identify gifts present in the today. 7-LCH-MC-2 Read the Pauline passages and identify themes of the early in building the Body of Christ. 7-LCH-MC-3 Name and explain situations that do and do not honor chaste living honoring our bodies as Temples of the Holy Spirit. Eighth Grade History/Morality 8-LCH-MC-1 Identify holy men and women of the through the ages who have demonstrated concern for the poor and marginalized and in turn acted as Christ and made an impact for the good. 8-LCH-MC-2 Identify the responsibility of the Body of Christ to work for the Kingdom of God on Earth throughout history, today, and in the future. 8-LCH-MC-3 Appreciate the benefits of chastity/chaste lives with maintaining our bodies as Temples of the Holy Spirit.
29 3-LCH-MC-2 Give examples of how they are learning to express their faith within their parish community. 3-LCH-MC-2 Recognize that the parish is our home where we celebrate Mass, participate in the sacraments, and enjoy the companionship of other believers. 3-LCH-MC-2 Engage with parish ministries that help those in need, who are the hands and feet of Christ (i.e. St. Vincent de Paul, funeral ministry, communion for the homebound.) 3-LCH-MC-3 Identify ways the is the Temple of the Holy Spirit and is guided by the Holy Spirit. 3-LCH-MC-3 Identify that God s Holy Spirit lives in me and inspires me to be holy as Jesus disciple.
30 TASK OF CATECHESIS 5: EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY LIFE: Students study and participate in the life and mission of the church, the Body of Christ and the community of believers, as expressed in the s origin, history, ecclesiology, the Communion of Saints and their family, the Domestic church. 5.3 LCH MC THE MYSTERY AND MARKS OF THE CHURCH: ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC LCH-MMC THE MYSTERY AND MARKS OF THE CHURCH: ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC [ ] Creation, Child of God PK-LCH-MMC Begin to understand holy in reference to the. God s Family K-LCH-MMC Define holy in own words. K- LCH-MMC Know that they belong to the Catholic. the 1- LCH-MMC Identify catholic as universal. 1- LCH-MMC Know that Jesus Christ established the and asked the apostles to share Jesus story and God s love. Second Grade, Mass 2-LCH-MMC Recognize that holiness is being close to God. The Catholic 3-LCH-MMC List and explain the four Marks of the : one, holy, catholic and apostolic. 4-LCH-MMC Locate and share the four Marks of the within the Nicene Creed. Fifth Grade: 5 LCH-MMC Explain how the four marks of the help us build the Kingdom of God. 5 LCH-MMC Associate the as special events in the life of the that help identify her as one, holy, catholic and apostolic. Sixth Grade Old Testament 6 LCH-MMC Review that we are called to be part of the that is one, holy, catholic and apostolic. 6 LCH-MMC Find the relationship between the development of faith in the Old Testament and the concept of apostolic tradition. Seventh Grade 7 LCH-MMC Review the structure of the and identify how this structure originates through Jesus with the Apostles. 7-LCH-MMC State that the Rites of the Catholic derive from one profession of faith, celebration of the seven sacraments and one hierarchy. Eighth Grade History and Morality 8-LCH-MMC Recall and describe the four marks of the : one, holy, catholic, apostolic. 8 LCH-MMC Understand that catholic (lower case c ) means universal and is identified with the world-wide, which includes many cultures and ethnic groups. 8-LCH-MMC Explain the four marks of the and how they move us towards the universal call to salvation.
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