Religion Curriculum
 Kindergarten children will come to know God as a loving Father and learn that all things created by God are good. They will be introduced to many saints, Bible stories and church symbols. They will learn common prayers: the Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Angel of God. The children will have many liturgical and devotional experiences such as Mass, Advent services, and blessing of throats.
First grade students will learn that God is our Creator and the Father of Jesus, that Jesus is our Savior and Mary is our mother, and that we join God’s family in Baptism. They will understand that Jesus chose His apostles and we are today’s apostles. Students will learn that Jesus gives us His spirit and that prayer is our way of talking to Jesus. Children will study Advent, Lent, and Easter.
Second grade students will prepare for and receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. They will learn that Jesus lives in His church through the sacraments where He also promises the gift of Himself. They will understand the parts of the Mass and that we are one in the Church.
Third grade students realize that they are called to belong to a faith community, the Church. Students will learn how the scriptures relate to our lives and reveal God's message and His promises. They develop a clearer, deeper faith in their study of God as revealed in creation, His dealings with the chosen people, and the life and teachings of Christ. Students will learn different types of prayers including the rosary and the special role of Mary in the Church.
Fourth grade students will focus on the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes, which were given to us by our loving God, who intends for us to be happy in this life and the next. Students are motivated to respond to God with faith and love and to show their faith and love by observing God’s commands.
Fifth grade students focus on the seven sacraments and parts of the Mass, especially the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Students will realize that we are sent forth to live out the Mass through loving acts of prayer, service, and sacrifice. They will learn God's love and forgiveness are offered in the sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Students will understand that vocations can lead us to God. The Corporal Works of Mercy help us live and serve as followers of Christ.
 Sixth grade students will study stories from the Old Testament and become familiar with the stories of creation, Abraham and his family, the journey of the Israelites, Moses and the Ten Commandments, and major and minor prophets and kings. Students will also find connections between the Old and New Testaments, identify the fulfillment of God’s promise through Jesus, and study the lives of numerous saints. Students will also grow in their spiritual life through community celebrations, memorized prayers, personal prayer, scripture study, and community service.
Religion Philosophy and Belief Statements
Common Catholic Prayers
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