Theme: As God’s people, we are called to live as Jesus did, choosing a life of love, characterized by obedience to God and service to others.
Objective: To help the children form their consciences according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and to learn the basis of Christian morality as taught in the Old and New Testaments.
Profession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
Words to be taught:
Absolution Beatitudes Commandment Conscience Communion of Saints Contrition Corporal Works of Mercy Covenant | Holiness New Testament Old Testament Saint Sanctus Spiritual Works of Mercy Temptation |
Liturgical Symbols and Gestures to be taught:
Prayers to be taught: Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, Sanctus
Prayers to be encouraged: Act of Faith, Stations of the Cross
Review Prayers of previous Grades: | |
Sign of the Cross | Simple responses at Mass |
Our Father | Morning and Evening Prayers |
Hail Mary | Grace at Meals |
Glory to the Father | Spontaneous Prayer |
Act of Contrition | Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament |