Scope & Sequence
Kindergarten
The scope and sequence of Faith First Kindergarten has been developed to provide kindergarten children with a readiness for future catechesis.
The Faith First Kindergarten child's book is divided into 4 units and contains 24 chapters. Nineteen chapters focus on core teachings of the Catholic Church that are foundational to Catholic life. Five chapters are devoted entirely to presenting five Bible stories. Finally there are 10 lessons that engage the children in the celebration of the seasons and special days of the Church year.
Faith First Kindergarten is based upon the four parts of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The key teachings of the Catechism have been appropriately woven into the 4 units of Faith First Kindergarten to meet the unique learning and faith development needs of kindergarten children.
Unit One: The World Is a Gift from God
- Chapter 1--I Am a Child of God.
God made me. God made me because he loves me. God gave me many gifts. I am a child of God. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 2, 15.]
- Chapter 2--God Gives Me Five Senses.
My senses are gifts from God. My senses help me learn about the world. My senses help me learn about God's love. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 1.]
- Chapter 3--God Gives Us the Earth.
The sky, sun, moon, and stars are gifts from God. The water and land are gifts from God. They are signs of God's love. We take care of the water and the land. We show our love for God. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 2.]
- Chapter 4--God Gives Us Animals and Plants.
Fish, birds, and animals are gifts from God. All creatures are signs of God's love. Plants and flowers are gifts from God. God made everything good in the world. All creation is a sign of God's love. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 2.]
- Chapter 5--God Creates All People.
God creates people to be like him. People are God's greatest creation. God makes all people good. We show our love for God. We show our love for people. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 2, 15, 17.]
- Chapter 6--The Bible Tells Us About God's Love.
The Bible is a special book from God. It is God's own word to us. The Bible is a holy book. God tells us about his love for us in the Bible. The Bible tells us about Jesus. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 3, 5, 9.]
Unit Two: God Loves Us
- Chapter 7--God's Promise to Noah: A Bible Story (Genesis 6-9).
God made a special promise to Noah. God loves all people and animals. God promised to care for people and animals. The rainbow is a sign that God loves us and cares for us. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 3, 18.]
- Chapter 8--My Family Is a Sign of God's Love.
My family is a gift from God. My family loves me and takes care of me. My family helps me know God. My family helps me show my love for God. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 1, 16.]
- Chapter 9--My Church Family Is a Sign of God's Love.
The Church is my home in God's family. There are many people in my church family. My church family helps me know God. My church family helps me show my love for God. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 1, 8.]
- Chapter 10--Jesus Lived in a Family.
God the Father sent his Son, Jesus, to us. God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus. Joseph cared for Mary and Jesus. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are called the Holy Family. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 4, 16.]
- Chapter 11--Zacchaeus Listens to Jesus: A Bible Story (Luke 19:1-8).
Zacchaeus listened to Jesus. Zacchaeus was kind and fair to people. Jesus taught us to be kind and fair to one another. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 20.]
- Chapter 12--Jesus Is My Teacher.
Jesus taught people about God's love for all people. Jesus told stories about God's love. Jesus helped people who were sick. Jesus helped people who were hungry. I tell other people about God's love. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 4, 6, 14.]
- Chapter 13--Jesus Is Always with Us.
Jesus promised that he would always be with us. We can talk to Jesus anywhere and anytime. We tell other people about Jesus. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 6.]
Unit Three: We Are Friends of Jesus
- Chapter 14--Jesus Blesses the Children: A Bible Story (Mark 10:13-16).
Jesus told the people to let the children come to him. Jesus taught that everyone is to live as a child of God. The things that I do and say show that I am a child of God and a friend of Jesus. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 22.]
- Chapter 15--We Belong to the Catholic Church.
Jesus gave us the Church. The Church is made up of friends of Jesus. Baptism makes us members of the Church. Baptism makes us special friends of Jesus. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 8, 11, 12.]
- Chapter 16--We Thank God at Mass.
The Mass is the special celebration of the Church. We go to Mass on Sundays and on other special days. We come together in our parish church. At Mass we listen to the Bible. At Mass Jesus is with us in a special way. At Mass we say thank you to God for his love. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 13.]
- Chapter 17--The Saints Are Special Friends of God.
The saints live with God in heaven. Mary is the greatest saint. We honor Mary and the other saints. We pray to Mary and the other saints. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 8.]
- Chapter 18--The Holy Spirit Helps Us.
Jesus taught that the Holy Spirit is our teacher and helper. The Holy Spirit helps us learn about Jesus. The Holy Spirit helps us pray. The Holy Spirit helps us live as friends of Jesus. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 7, 8.]
Unit Four: We Live as Friends of Jesus
- Chapter 19--We Make Choices.
We choose to do and say things each day. Some choices we make are good choices. Other choices we make are bad choices. The Holy Spirit helps us make good choices. Our good choices can help people. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 17, 21.]
- Chapter 20--We Show Our Love for God.
Jesus' choices showed his love for God the Father. Jesus taught us to love God too. Our families teach us to love God. Our good choices show our love for God. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 12, 15, 17, 18.]
- Chapter 21--The Good Neighbor: A Bible Story (Luke 10:29-37).
Jesus told a story about choosing to help other people. Jesus taught us to love other people. We are kind to other people. This shows that we love other people. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 5, 15, 20.]
- Chapter 22--We Take Care of Ourselves.
God gave us the gift of life. We can love and be kind. We can think and learn. Caring for ourselves is one way we say thank you to God for the gift of life. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 15.]
- Chapter 23--We Say I Am Sorry.
God gave us many feelings. We feel happy when we make good choices. We feel sad when we make bad choices. Saying "I am sorry" is choosing to show love for God and for other people. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 21.]
- Chapter 24--Jesus Taught Us to Pray: A Bible Story (Luke 11:1-14).
Jesus prayed to God the Father. Jesus taught us to pray to God the Father as he did. We tell God the Father that we love him. [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 22, 23, 24.]
Core Scripture Chapters
God's Promise to Noah: A Bible Story (Genesis 6-9).
God made a special promise to Noah. God loves all people and animals. God promised to care for people and animals. The rainbow is a sign that God loves us and cares for us. (Unit 1, Chapter 6)
Zacchaeus Listens to Jesus: A Bible Story (Luke 19:1-8).
Zacchaeus listened to Jesus. Zacchaeus was kind and fair to people. Jesus taught us to be kind and fair to one another. (Unit 2, Chapter 11.) [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 20.]
Jesus Blesses the Children: A Bible Story (Luke 18:15-17).
Jesus told the people to let the children come to him. Jesus taught that everyone is to live as a child of God. The things that we do and say show that we are a child of God and a friend of Jesus. (Unit 3, Chapter 14)
The Good Neighbor: A Bible Story (Luke 10:25-37).
Jesus told a story about choosing to help other people. Jesus taught us to love other people. We are kind to other people. This shows that we love other people. (Unit 4, Chapter 21)
Jesus Taught Us to Pray: A Bible Story (Luke 11:1-14).
Jesus prayed to God the Father. Jesus taught us to pray to God the Father as he did. We tell God the Father that we love him. (Unit 4, Chapter 24.) [Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapters 22, 23, 24.]
The Church Celebrates: We Celebrate Special Days
[Readiness for Faith First Grade 1, Chapter 10 and the section "We Celebrate."]
September--Mary's Birthday
We honor Mary and her parents Saint Ann and Saint Joachim.
October/November--All Saints' Day
We honor all the people who live with God in heaven.
November--Thanksgiving Day
We thank God for all his gifts to us. We share those gifts with others.
December--Advent and Christmas
We get ready for Christmas and thank God for sending his Son, Jesus, to us.
December/January--The Holy Family
We celebrate God's love for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
February--Valentine's Day
We celebrate our love for God by showing our love for our family and friends.
February/March--Lent
We get ready for Easter and ask God to help us grow as children of God.
March--Saint Joseph
We honor Joseph, the husband of Mary, who took care of Mary and Jesus.
April--Easter
We pray Alleluia and remember that Jesus is always with us.
May--Mary Our Mother
We celebrate Mary's great love for Jesus and for us.
Catholic Prayers and Practices
The Sign of the Cross
The Our Father
The Glory Prayer
The Hail Mary
Morning Prayer
Nighttime Prayer
Mealtime Prayers
Guardian Angel Prayer
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