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Curriculum
Framework: Kindergarten |
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1. Read, interpret and apply Scripture to life.
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2. Demonstrate an understanding of liturgical seasons and feasts.
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3. Present a reasoned rationale for being Catholic.
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4. Illustrate basic understanding of Catholic dogma and doctrine in
light of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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listen and recall Bible stories - identify qualities/actions in Jesus and other people from Scripture
- model in daily life qualities/actions in Jesus and other people from
Scripture |
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identify Easter and Christmas as the major feasts of the liturgical year - celebrate the concept of "new life"
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- recognize God as Creator
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demonstrate the knowledge that God created us
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- recognize God as Creator
- describe God as good and loving |
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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 know-ledge 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.)
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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 of Christmas and Easter - participate in Christmas and Easter celebrations
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- acknowledge and affirm the cultures represented in the class - explore the same element of several cultural expressions relating
to a specific liturgical feast
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- demonstrate that our faith can be expressed through the arts
(music, drama, drawing, etc.) |
- participate in daily class prayer by showing reverence for prayer
time, making the sign of the cross, making short spontaneous prayers and
joining in giving the sign of peace - participate in the Our Father and the
Hail Mary
- say a prayer of Thanksgiving
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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.
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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.
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12. Demonstrate the ability to apply Catholic principles to
interpersonal relationships (e.g. family, peers, work, society, Church,
etc.) |
| - attend school liturgies
- identify Sunday
as a special holy day
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- bless themselves using holy water - participate in an Enthronement of the Word celebration in the
classroom
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- participate in school liturgies and prayer experiences |
- recognize that Jesus teaches us to love one another as He loves us - demonstrate love for others through sharing
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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 and activities
as an essential way of coming to know God. |
16. Express a willingness
to develop and use God given gifts and talents in a Christ-like way to build
Christian community. |
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- identify good choices and poor choices in light of the Great
commandment "Love God and love your neighbour" |
- take responsibility for their own belongings and those of others
- acknowledge God's gift of creation
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- participate in group prayer
- recognize the church as a place where the parish gathers for worship
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- recognize the gifts God has given them
- recognize that each person is a gift from God
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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. |
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- demonstrate an awareness of their call to build a world of love,
justice, and peace - identify good choices and poor choices in light of the Great
commandment: "Love God and love your neighbour."
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- recognize that God calls us to help other people - clean up after themselves for the benefit of others
- demonstrate service to others
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- recognize God's call in simple day to day tasks as vocations - identify the difference
between the vocation of their parents and the vocation of priests
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