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1. Read, interpret and apply Scripture to life. |
2. Demonstrate an understanding of liturgical seasons and
feasts. |
3. Present a reasoned rationale for being Catholic. |
4. Illustrate basic understanding of Catholic dogma and
doctrine in light of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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- read and recall Bible stories - discuss the connection between Scripture stories and daily
life
- demonstrate Christ-like qualities and characteristics in
daily life
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- identify Advent and Lent as seasons of preparation during
the liturgical year a) identify Advent as a season of waiting
b) identify the forty days of Lent as a season of
preparation for Easter
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-demonstrate an understanding that God loves and cares for
us - recognize Baptism as a Sacrament initiating us into God's
family
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- identify Jesus as God; teacher; model; friend - recognize that we belong to the family of God through
Baptism
- identify Mary as Jesus' Mother
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5. Illustrate a basic understanding of the
history of the Church and an appreciation of her basic
traditions. |
6. Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of
the diverse cultural expressions of Catholicism. |
7. Demonstrate an appreciation for the
relationship between faith and culture (e.g. through arts,
social sciences, sciences, technology, etc.) |
8. Pray regularly and use a variety of prayer
forms to enrich and express personal and communal spirituality. |
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- recall the major events leading up to
Christmas and Easter (Advent & Lent) - participate in
a) Advent celebrations
b) Lenten celebrations
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- identify a faith custom or a
tradition particular to their family -
share a faith custom or tradition particular to their family
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- make connections between faith
stories and secular stories through listening to and discussing
written word stories |
- simple gestures for a piece of
music for prayer - help create an
environment for prayer
- know the Our Father, Hail Mary, and
meal grace |
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9. Demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation for the importance of Sacraments, with an emphasis
on the centrality of the Eucharist, in the life of Catholics. |
10. Celebrate the presence of the Sacred
through participation in worship experiences using sacramentals,
symbols and rituals. |
11. Use appropriate resources to plan and
participate in liturgy and other prayer experiences. |
12. Demonstrate the ability to apply Catholic
principles to interpersonal relations (e.g. family, peers, work,
society, Church, etc.). |
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the family of God through Baptism -
identify the major elements used in the Baptismal Rite
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- explain the significance of the
symbols used at Baptism - identify that
the prayer candle used during class prayer represents Jesus as the
Light of the world |
- take on active roles during
prayer services - help create an
environment for prayer
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- recognize that others have
feelings and needs similar to their own -
demonstrate love through acts of kindness
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13. Demonstrate the ability to make moral
decisions consistent with Church teachings. |
14. Demonstrate an understanding and respect
for the gift of life; demonstrate an understanding of
responsible stewardship. |
15. Demonstrate an appreciation for faith
community by participating in its life activities as an
essential way of coming to know God. |
16. Express a willingness to develop and use
God given talents in a Christ-like way to build Christian
community. |
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Jesus' invitation to make good choices -
explore ways to solve conflict based on Great Commandment
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- demonstrate respect for God's
creation in their immediate environment
- demonstrate respect for the gift of their own
human bodies
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- participate in prayer services
- recognize school activities as a way of working
as a parish family
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- recognize that each of us has
unique talents - recognize that God's
gifts and talents are meant to be shared
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17. Critique societal structures in light of
Catholic social justice principles and apply to social and
personal situations. |
18. Engage in service to the community (e.g.
family, parish, local, national, and global) in response to the
Gospel call. |
19. Examine the variety of Christian vocations
as ways to live out the Baptismal call to a life of service. |
| - explain the meaning of the Great
Commandment: "Love God and love your neighbour"
- demonstrate an awareness of Jesus' invitation to
make good choices
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- accomplish small tasks at home
and school for the benefit of others -
contribute theme related items for class use
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- recognize Baptism as our
initiation to a vocation of holiness -
name the acts of service their parents perform in living out their
vocation |
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