Grade 1
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Religious Education Program Curriculum
Theme: God is our Father who loves us. Jesus is the Son of God who tells us about our Father. The Holy Spirit helps us to be holy.
Objective: To develop an awareness of God the creator, who gives us life and grace and promises us eternal life through Jesus.
Profession of Faith: “I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.”
Words to be taught:
Advent Creator Mass Amen Easter Parish Catholic Guardian Angel Sacrament of Baptism Christmas Lent Sacred Scripture Church Liturgical Year Saint Liturgical Symbols and Gestures to be taught:
Altar Holy Water Font Sanctuary Baptismal Font Kneeling Sign of the Cross Genuflection Lectern Tabernacle Tabernacle Lamp - Give Sacred Scripture a special place in the classroom.
- Have the children bless themselves with holy water as a reminder of their baptism.
- Encourage a reverent and prayerful attitude in the place of worship.
- Have the children genuflect or make a profound bow before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
- Foster the children’s participation in the prayer and worship of the parish community.
Prayers to be taught: Prayers to be encouraged: Sign of the Cross Morning and Evening Prayers Our Father Grace at Meals Hail Mary Spontaneous Prayer Glory to the Father (Doxology) - Christ Our Life has wonderful on-line activities, interactive chapter reviews, saint stories for kids and on-line games. It is both informative and fun. Please click on the following link for more information: https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2024/www.christourlife.com