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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.
- read and recall Bible
stories
- summarize Scripture
stories and retell the faith message
- show how Christ-like
qualities and characteristics identified
in Scripture can be lived out in
community
- connect Holy Thursday
to the institution of the Eucharist
- identify Good Friday as
the day Jesus suffered and died for us
- explain that God loves
us so much He sent His only Son, Jesus
- demonstrate an
understanding of God's forgiveness
- identify that their
conscience is God's way of guiding them
- recognize the presence
of Jesus in the Eucharist
- demonstrate an
understanding of the concept of sin
- recognize the
meaning of forgiveness and penance in
the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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.)
8. Pray regularly and use
a variety of prayer forms to enrich and
express personal and communal
spirituality.
- identify the Last
Supper as the institution of the
Eucharist
- participate in
celebrations preparing for the reception
of the Eucharist
- identify the cultural
diversity of the class community
- affirm, through
celebration of the Eucharist, that our
varied cultures are all part of the Body
of Christ
- make connections
between faith stories and secular
stories through listening to and
discussing written word stories
- participate in
prayerful silence
- make a connection with
others in prayer
- know an Act of
Contrition and the
Doxology (Glory Be)
- follow a prayer form
for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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 relationships (e.g.
family, peers, work, society, Church,
etc.)
- participate in the
Sacrament of Reconciliation
- participate in the
Sacrament of the Eucharist
- explain the
significance of the stole the priest
wears
- make the connection
between bread and wine and the Body and
Blood of Jesus
- participate in the
preparation for the Celebration of the
Sacrament of Reconciliation and
Eucharist
- take
on active roles in school liturgies
- acknowledge the
feelings and needs of others and act
appropriately
- reconcile differences
between themselves and others
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.
- demonstrate the use of
a variety of decision making strategies
to resolve conflicts
- identify role models
from Scripture and from their family who
model good moral decision making
- reflect on the
abundance of God's creation
- participate in
activities that help and support the
poor
- recognize that praying
in community is an essential way of
coming to know God
- contribute to school
service projects
- distinguish the
difference between gifts and talents
- recognize God's call to
develop our gifts and talents to build
Christian community
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.
- define justice
- participate in prayer
intentions relating to the global
community
- actively participate in
collecting donations for the needy
- deepen their commitment
to share Jesus with others in light of
the Eucharist and Reconciliation
- identify that
administering the sacraments is a key
aspect of the vocation of priesthood
- pray for the wisdom to
use their gifts and talents in the
service of others
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