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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 the
stories of the People of God revealed in
the Old Testament
- make a connection
between the historical events in the Old
Testament and the major events of the
life of Jesus in the New Testament
- make connections
between the events in the life of Jesus
and events in their own life
- identify major feast
days in ordinary time and articulate
their significance
- identify the elements
and significance of the Easter Triduum
- give a personal
explanation of what it means to be a
Catholic
-
recognize Mary as the model of
discipleship
- recognize and explain
God's Covenant in the Old and New
Testaments
- explain the
commandments in the context of the Old
and New Testaments
- name and explain the
Beatitudes in the context of
discipleship
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.
- recall the lives of
saints and identify how they can be
imitated
- trace the events of the
Passion and Death of Christ through the
Stations of the Cross
- recognize diversity of
cultural expressions within various
Catholic rites.
- explore an aspect of
the Byzantine Rite of the Catholic
Church
- make connections
between popular music and Catholic
values
- create their own
non-verbal prayer (dance/mime/gestures
for song/ tableaus etc.)
- reflect on the
Mysteries of the
Rosary
- pray the
Acts of Faith, Hope &
Love
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.)
- identify the centrality
of the Eucharist in their own lives
- identify the importance
of regular participation in the
Sacrament of Reconciliation
- identify the three
different types of holy oils and their
uses
- participate in a
classroom celebration using sacramentals
(i.e. holy water)
- use a variety of
resources to plan prayer
- participate in the
planning of a liturgy or prayer
experience
- demonstrate the ability
to apply Beatitude living to their
interpersonal relationships
- demonstrate an
understanding of the concept of modesty
and how it impacts one's attitude,
speech and dress
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.
- analyze the morality of
decisions
- identify ways of
rectifying a poor moral decision
- identify that the value
of the human person is not dependent on
material possessions
- help to organize an
activity that will assist people in
crisis
- demonstrate an
understanding of how the Beatitudes are
lived out though community activities
- participate in an
outreach activity as exemplified in the
Beatitudes
- encourage others in
developing their gifts and talents
- make the connection
between the traits of a Christian
community today and the early Christian
community as described in the Acts of
the Apostles
- identify
contributions made by various Christian
denominations
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.
- demonstrate a deepening
awareness of the necessity of valuing
self and others
- recognize the Gospel call to make
choices which serve the common good
- plan and organize
school wide event to benefit others
- volunteer to contribute
time, talent and treasure
- examine the call to
ministry in a variety of service
opportunities
-
make the connection between discipleship
and the variety of vocations
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