Grades 1 - 6

GRADE 1
UNIT 1: We Believe (Creed)
Faith Concepts

1. Gift of faith; Catholic Church; Bible

2. God the Creator; Human beings as images of God; God our loving Father

3. Jesus Son of God; Holy Family; Jesus shared God’s love

4. Bible; Angels; Annunciation; Faith of Mary

5. Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus


6. Old Testament and New Testament; The Gospels; Caring for one another

7. Holy Trinity; Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit as our helper; Signs of the Holy Spirit

8. People of God; Pentecost; Catholic Church; Mary, the greatest saint and other saints of the Church


9. Life in the early Church; Living as children of God and disciples of Jesus

Catechism of the Catholic Church
80–95, 101–133, 142–175, 232–248, 268–314, 456–478, 484–507, 512–560, 561, 620–621, 629, 656–665, 683–801, 849–852, 1397, 2030–2046

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 1:26–31; 17:4, 15–16 Matthew 28:7 Luke 1:28–38; 2:15–17, 20; 10:30, 33–35; 11:2; 24:1–4, 6 John 13:34; 14:16 Acts 2:1–4; 2:42, 45–47

Faith Vocabulary
Angels; Believe; Bible; Catholic; Christians; Church; Creator; Cross; Disciples; Faith; Holy Family; Holy Spirit; Holy Trinity; Image of God; New Testament; Old Testament; Son of God

Faith-Filled People
Isaac; Saint Anne and Saint Joachim; Saint Catherine of Siena; Saint Mary Magdalene; Saint Patrick; Saint Peter the Apostle

Our Catholic Identity
Candlemas Day; Feast Days; Lord, have mercy; Our Father; Patron saints; The Pope; Prayer of the Faithful; Sign of the Cross; Signs and symbols

Our Church Makes a Difference
The Catholic Church; Caring for God’s world; The Church shares God’s love; The Church honors Mary; Ways the Church uses the Easter candle and other candles; Catholic hospitals; Caring for the sick; Stained-glass windows; All members of the Church work together to tell people about Jesus;
Saint Martin de Porres

Prayer
Sign of the Cross; An act of love; A Psalm prayer: Psalm 1:1–2; Litany to Jesus; A prayer of the faithful;
A prayer to the Holy Spirit; Litany of Saints; A sign
of peace

UNIT 2: WE WORSHIP (LITGURGY AND SACRAMENTS)
Faith Concepts

10. Seasons of the Church’s year; Advent; Christmas; Lent; Easter; Ordinary Time

11. The seven sacraments; Baptism; Confirmation

12. The Gospel; Sending forth of the first disciples by the Risen Lord; Preaching of the first disciples; Growing in faith

13. Mass; Eucharist; Introductory Rites; Listening to God’s word; Celebrating the Eucharist; Last Supper; Body and Blood of Christ; Holy Communion

14. Land of Galilee in Jesus’ time; Miracles; Grace

Catechism of the Catholic Church
124–133, 302–308, 547–550, 849–856, 1113–1130, 1163–1173, 1210–1274, 1322–1405

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 150 Matthew 5:9, 14–16; 14:15–16, 19–20; 26:26–28; 28:19–20

Faith Vocabulary
Baptism; Church’s year; Easter; Eucharist; Galilee; Gospel; Mass; Miracle; Sacraments

Faith-Filled People
Godparents; Priests; Saint Joseph

Our Catholic Identity
Baptism Candle; The Four Gospels; Grace; Holy Days of Obligation; Peacemakers

Our Church Makes a Difference
Celebrating Sunday, the Lord’s Day; Project Star Fish: living as lights in the world; Saint Francis of Assisi; Loving and serving the Lord and one another; Opera-tion Rice Bowl

Prayer
A prayer of praise; A prayer of thanksgiving; Signing ourselves before the proclamation of the Gospel
at Mass; Praying quietly in our hearts; A prayer of blessing

UNIT 3: WE LIVE (CHRISTIAN MORALITY)
Faith Concepts

15. Children of God; Gift of life; Respect for life; Giving glory to God; Heaven; Blessed Sacrament

16. Sacrament of Matrimony; Christian families; Holy Family; The family church


17. Community of God; Rules and laws; Great Commandment

18. Moses; Manna; Trust; God’s caring love

19. Ten Commandments; New Commandment; First, Second, and ThirdCommandments: worship of God, respect for God’s name, Sunday Mass

20. Fourth through Tenth Commandments: respecting oneself and others, respecting what belongs to other
people, honesty, truthfulness

21. Making choices; Sin; Sorrow for sin; Asking for forgiveness; Forgiving others; Mercy

22. Kingdom of God; Heaven; Children of God

Catechism of the Catholic Church
302–308, 355–361, 541–550, 1094, 1334, 1420–1484, 1601–1658, 1699–1709, 1846–1869, 1877–1942, 1949–1974, 2052–2074, 2083–2188, 2196–2550, 2574–2577, 2816–2821

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 1:27 Exodus 15:22, 24; 16:2–4, 13–16 Psalms 25:4-5 Matthew 18:21–35; 22:34–40 Mark 10:13–14, 16 Luke 2:41–52 John 13:34 Acts 2:42–47 1 John 3:1

Faith Vocabulary
Children of God; Community; Glory; Great Commandment; Honor; Kingdom of God; Marriage; Matrimony; Moses; Respect; Sin; Ten Commandments; Worship

Faith-Filled People
Moses; Saint Agnes of Assisi; Saint Clare of Assisi; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton; Saint John Vianney; Saint Katharine Drexel; Saint Louis IX, King of France; Saint Vincent de Paul

Our Catholic Identity
Blessed Sacrament; Cathedrals; Children’s Choir; Collection at Mass; Deacons; The Family Church; Religious Vows; Sign of Peace

Our Church Makes a Difference
Work of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament; Helping families: Holy Family Day Home; Living the Great Commandment: religious communities; Holy Trinity babysitters: signs of God’s caring love; Building and naming churches; Saint Vincent de Paul Society; Pope John Paul II forgives; Holy Childhood Association

Prayer
Glory Prayer; Family blessing; Psalm 25; A vocation prayer; An act of love; A prayer of intercession; A prayer of petition: Lord, have mercy; A prayer of meditation

UNIT 4: WE PRAY (PRAYER)
Faith Concepts

23. Prayer; Holy Spirit and prayer; Jesus and prayer; Personal and communal prayer; Forms of prayer

24. Jesus prayed; Jesus teaches us to pray; Praying for oneself and for other people; Trust in God who hears and answers our prayers

25. Vocal prayer; Psalms and hymns; Prayer actions

26. Jesus, model of prayer; Parts and meaning of the Our Father

Catechism of the Catholic Church
1145–1158, 2558–2619, 2650–2691, 2700–2719, 2759–2856

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 150 Matthew 6:7, 9–13; 7:7–11

Faith Vocabulary
Hymns; Our Father; Prayer; Psalms; Trust

Faith-Filled People
King David; Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower

Our Catholic Identity
Meal prayers; Daily prayer; Hymns; Lord’s Prayer

Our Church Makes a Difference
Prayer partners; The Church prays with the community we live in; Sacred music: Sister Thea Bowman; Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer
Hail Mary; Praying a simple prayer or an invocation; Praying with actions; Our Father


GRADE 2

UNIT 1: WE BELIEVE (CREED)
Faith Concepts

1. Divine Revelation; Creation; Jesus; The Church; Belief; Faith

2. Holy Trinity; God the Father, Creator; Our soul; God the Son, Son of God; God the Holy Spirit

3. Attributes of God: Creator, Almighty, Father

4. Psalms; Psalm 148

5. Covenant: Noah, Abraham, Moses; Birth of Jesus; Saint Joseph; Blessed Virgin Mary; Ministry of Jesus

6. Work of John the Baptist; Elizabeth and Zechariah; John the prophet

7. Jesus Christ the Savior, sent by the Father; The name Jesus; Jesus
shows his love; Crucifixion; Resurrection

8. Apostles, first Christians; Gospels; New Testament; Emmaus story; Jesus is alive in a new way; Breaking of bread

9. Promise of the Holy Spirit; Ascension; Pentecost; Holy Spirit received at Baptism; Holy Spirit always with us

10. People of God; Catholic Church; Pope’s and bishops’ roles; Body of Christ; Communion of Saints; Mary, Mother of God, of the Church, of all

Catechism of the Catholic Church
50–67, 84–85, 142–175, 232–260, 268–274, 279–314, 325–349, 422–451, 456–560, 599–655, 610–611, 687-741, 751–776, 781–801, 849–856, 874–993, 1156–1158, 1356–1405, 2581–2584, 2623–2643, 2700–2704

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 1:1, 7–12, 16, 20–21, 24–25, 31 Psalms 33:3, 5, 12; 96:1; 104:30; 111:2, 9; 119:41; 148:2–3, 9–13 Isaiah 9:5 Matthew 1:20–23; 3:2–3, 6; 6:25; 14:13, 15–17, 19–20; 22:37–39; 28:19–20 Luke 2:5–7; 11:13; 23:33–34, 44, 46; 24:4, 6, 9, 11–12, 15–16, 28–31, 49 John 1:29, 34 Acts 2:1–4, 14, 22

Faith Vocabulary
Almighty; Apostles; Ascension; Believe; Body of Christ; Communion of Saints; Covenant; Creator; Crucifixion; Faith; Gospels; Holy Trinity; Jesus Christ; Pentecost; Prayer of praise; Prophet; Psalms; Resurrection; Soul

Faith-Filled People
Blessed Virgin Mary; The faithful; Saint Mary Magdalene; Saint Bonaventure; Saint Luke the Evangelist; Saint Patrick; Saint Philip the Apostle

Our Catholic Identity
Altar bread; Ambo; Celebrations of the Church; Crucifix; Lord’s Prayer; Parish church; Patron saints; Responsorial Psalm; Sign of the Cross; Works of Mercy

Our Church Makes a Difference
Our parish community; Sign of the Cross; School creation project; Saint Francis’s “The Canticle of the Sun”; Ways the Church cares for people; Bible readings at Mass; Easter candle; Consecrated bread, Body of Christ; Work of the Church; Church honors Mary and the saints

Prayer
Act of faith; Sign of the Cross; Our Father; Psalm 147; Angelus; Come, Lord Jesus; Acclamation at Mass; Meditation; Prayer to the Holy Spirit; Litany of the Saints

UNIT 2: WE WORSHIP (LITGURGY AND SACRAMENTS)
Faith Concepts

11. Words and actions of Jesus; Words and actions of the Church; Worship; Seven sacraments

12. Sacraments of Christian Initiation; Baptism; Confirmation

13. Jesus the teacher; Use of parables; Forgiveness; Mercy and love; Sin

14. Making choices; Forgiveness; Sacrament of
Reconciliation

15. Praising and thanking God; Introductory Rites; Liturgy of the Word

16. Passover; Last Supper; Eucharist 17. Liturgy of the Eucharist; Preparation of the Gifts; Eucharistic Prayer; Holy Communion

Catechism of the Catholic Church
545–546, 587–590, 976–983, 1066–1118, 1210–1274, 1285–1314, 1322–1332, 1333–1344, 1345–1405, 1420–1484, 1439, 1465, 1846–1848

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 36:10; 51:3, 10; 67:4; 92:2; 130:4, 7; 147:1; 150:1–2 Mark 5:22–24, 38, 41–42 Luke 15:12–13, 16–18, 20–24; 22:17–20

Faith Vocabulary
Baptism; Confirmation; Eucharist; Last Supper; Liturgy of the Eucharist; Liturgy of the Word; Mass; Parable; Reconciliation; Sacraments; Sin; Worship

Faith-Filled People
The assembly; Cornelius the Roman soldier; Saint Mark the Evangelist; Saint Pius X; Zacchaeus

Our Catholic Identity
Act of Contrition; Baptismal candle; Gift of peace; Holy Sacrifice; Sacramentals; Sanctuary; Washing of feet

Our Church Makes a Difference
Sacrament words and actions; Multiethnic Lenten celebration; Saint John Vianney; Saint Dominic Savio; Processions at Mass; Saint Francis breadline; Concluding Rites of Mass

Prayer
Using actions in prayer; Prayer of adoration; Lord, have mercy; Praying with Scripture; Prayer of the Faithful; Response: Blessed be God; Lamb of God

UNIT 3: WE LIVE (CHRISTIAN MORALITY)
Faith Concepts

18. Honoring God; Jesus and the children; Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life; Grace

19. Jesus teaches in the Temple; Great Commandment

20. First three Commandments: love for God; Fourth through Tenth Commandments: love for others

21. Proverbs; Wise choices; Book of Proverbs; Living as children of God

22. Making choices; Heaven; Consequences of choices; Gift of conscience

23. Sanctifying grace; Choosing to live a holy life; Mortal sin; Venial sin; Reconciliation; Forgiveness

Catechism of the Catholic Church
1699–1756, 1716–1724, 1730–1738, 1776–1794, 1830–1832, 1846–1869, 1996–2016, 2052–2055, 2083–2550, 2568–2589, 2653–2654

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 1:2; 18:2; 19:9; 25:5; 40:9; 57:3; 119:33–34 Proverbs 3:5; 16:3 Sirach 15:14–15 Matthew 22:37–40 Luke 6:37 John 14:6 Galatians 3:26

Faith Vocabulary
Commandments; Conscience; Consequences; Grace; Great Commandment; Honor; Proverbs; Sanctifying grace; Temple in Jerusalem; Ten Commandments; Wise choices

Faith-Filled People
Saint John Bosco; Saint Monica; Saint Philip Neri; Saint Teresa of Avila

Our Catholic Identity
Almsgiving; Bishop’s motto; Examination of
conscience; Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Mission cross; Religious medals

Our Church Makes a Difference
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux; Missionaries; Saint Vincent de Paul; Christian sayings; Morning and night prayers; Saint Catherine of Siena

Prayer
Blessing prayer; Act of Love; Sign Prayer to the Holy Spirit; Asking the Lord’s guidance; Prayer of Saint Francis; Hail Mary

UNIT 4: WE PRAY (PRAYER)
Faith Concepts

24. Prayer, talking and listening to God; Times and places to pray

25. Jesus and prayer; Our Father, Lord’s Prayer

26. Learning about and praying the Our Father

Catechism of the Catholic Church
2559–2616, 2697–2719, 2746–2751, 2759, 2777–2856

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 23:1, 3; 95:1; 113:3; 136:1 Matthew 6:9–13

Faith Vocabulary
Kingdom of God; Lord’s Prayer; Prayer

Faith-Filled People
Maria von Trapp; Saint Benedict

Our Catholic Identity
Daily prayer; Family prayer; Vocation

Our Church Makes a Difference
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha; People of prayer in the Church; Family of God

Prayer
Spending time with God; Psalm 23; Go Forth


GRADE 3
UNIT 1: WE BELIEVE (CREED)
Faith Concepts

1. Revelation; Faith; Holy Trinity; Bible; Old and New Testaments; Apostles; Catholic Church

2. God, loving Creator; Creation of people; Body and soul; Care for creation; Divine Providence

3. Annunciation; Visitation; Mary’s faith and trust in God; Mary’s love for God; Incarnation

4. Sarah; Hannah; Ruth; Queen Esther; Virtue of trust; Praying the Scriptures

5. The name Jesus; Presentation of Jesus; Jesus the Messiah and Savior of the world; Child Jesus in the Temple; Public ministry

6. Paschal Mystery; Crucifixion; Sacrifice of the cross; Resurrection; Ascension;
Way of the Cross

7. Pentecost; Holy Spirit: Advocate, Helper, Guide; Work of the Holy Spirit; Fruits of the Holy Spirit

8. Founding of the Church; Church as Body of Christ, People of God, and temple of the Holy Spirit; Grace; Sanctifying grace; Members of the Church

9. Law of Moses; Conversion of Saul; Paul the Apostle; Missionaries

10. Saints of the Church; Feasts; Communion of Saints; Heaven; Purgatory; All Saints’ Day; All Souls’ Day

Catechism of the Catholic Church
101–133, 144–175, 232–260, 279–314, 325–349, 355–379, 456–478, 484–507, 512–560, 599–655, 668–679, 687–741, 787–795, 813–865, 946–959, 1172–1173, 1402–1405

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 1:3–27, 31 Exodus 15:1 Psalms 9:2; 24:5–6; 33:22; 79:9; 104:1, 24, 25; 148:5 Esther C:14, 25
Ezekiel 36:27 Matthew 6:30–32; 27:59–60; 28:1, 5–7, 19–20 Luke 1:28, 31, 35, 41, 49; 2:30, 46–47, 51–52; 23:26, 33–34, 44, 46 John 13:34 Acts 2:1–4, 14, 41–42, 45–47; 9:3–6, 8, 17–18 1 Corinthians 6:19; 12:12, 27
Colossians 3:12–13, 15, 17 2 Timothy 3:15–16

Faith Vocabulary
Annunciation; Apostles; Church; Communion of Saints; Creation; Divine Providence; Faith; Holy Spirit; Holy Trinity; Incarnation; Jesus; Law of Moses; Messiah; Paschal Mystery; Pentecost; Saints; Trust

Faith-Filled People
Bishops and priests; The Evangelists; Joseph of Arimathea; Saint Andrew the Apostle; Saint Elizabeth; Saint Joseph; Souls in purgatory

Our Catholic Identity
Easter Candle; Feast Days of Mary; Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Holy Childhood Association; Holy People of God; Marks of the Church; Missionaries; Prayer of the Faithful; Prayers of blessing; Statues; Works of Mercy

Our Church Makes a Difference
Christian art; Creation and our parish church; Catholics honor Mary; Blessed Teresa of Calcutta; Good News in action: works of mercy; Way of the Cross; Signs of the Holy Spirit: Holy Spirit at work in the Church; Church today: diocese; Saint John Neumann; Our Lady of Guadalupe

Prayer
Praying the Creed; Praying a psalm; The Angelus; Litany of the Saints; Lord, have mercy; Praying the Scriptures; Prayer to the Holy Spirit; Memorial
acclamation; Prayer of intercession

UNIT 2: WE WORSHIP (LITGURGY AND SACRAMENTS)
Faith Concepts

11. Liturgy and worship of the Church; Liturgical year

12. Seven sacraments; Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism; Confirmation; Godparents; Sponsors

13. Last Supper; Eucharist; Sunday Mass obligation; Liturgy of the Word; Liturgy of the Eucharist; Real presence; Blessed Sacrament; Sanctuary lamp

14. Parables; Pharisees and tax collectors; Virtue of humility; Divine mercy

15. Parable of the Forgiving Father; Sin; Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation (Penance), Anointing of the Sick

16. Miracles; The wedding in Cana; Miracle of changing water into wine; Presence of God and power of God at work in world

17. Last Supper teaching on service; Vocation; Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Holy Orders, Matrimony; Ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons; Vocation of Christian married spouses

Catechism of the Catholic Church
156, 515, 546–549, 1135–1186, 1210–1274, 1285–1314, 1322–1405, 1420–1484, 1499–1525, 1533–1589, 1601–1658, 2607, 2839

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 25:2; 51:3; 66:1–2; 92:2; 111:1; 119:34; 145:18 Matthew 5:14–16; 26:26–28; 28:16–20 Luke 15:16–24; 18:10–11, 13 John 2:3–11; 13:4–5, 15

Faith Vocabulary
Blessed Sacrament; Eucharist; Holy Orders; Liturgy; Matrimony; Miracle; Parables; Sacraments of Healing; Sacraments of Initiation; Sacraments; Sin; Worship

Faith-Filled People
Apostles; Blessed Jeanne Jugan; Deacons; The Elect; Saint Peter the Apostle

Our Catholic Identity
Collection at Mass; Holy Water; Liturgical colors; The Merciful; The Pope; Prayer gestures; Precepts of the Church

Our Church Makes a Difference
Feasts of the Lord; Sacramentals; Holy Days of Obligation; Saint Augustine; Pope John Paul II forgives; Signs of God’s love; Catholic Relief Services

Prayer
Prayer of thanksgiving; Prayer of meditation; Preface of Mass; Lord, have mercy; Act of Contrition; Prayer for families; Prayer of intercession

UNIT 3: WE LIVE (CHRISTIAN MORALITY)
Faith Concepts

18. Adam and Eve; The Covenant; Original sin; Great Commandment; Love of enemies

19. Abraham and Moses; Ten Commandments; First Commandment: love God above all else; Second Commandment: respect name of God; Third Commandment: Sunday Mass obligation; Divine love: love of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

20. Fourth through Tenth Commandments:
obedience and respect of parents, caring for one’s health, respecting our bodies and those of others, treating people justly and fairly, being honest and truthful, respecting families, sharing our blessings

21. Psalms; Psalm 104; Caring for God’s world; Stewards of creation

22. Sancti-fying grace; Actual grace; Temptation; Human body and soul; Eternal life; Heaven and hell

Catechism of the Catholic Church
54–67, 218–221, 253–256, 716, 1020–1050, 1176–1177, 1716–1724, 1997–2016, 2052–2055, 2083–2132, 2142–2159, 2168–2188, 2196, 2217–2246, 2258–2317, 2331–2391, 2401– 2449, 2464–2503, 2514–2527, 2534–2550

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 1:1–2; 27:13; 67:6–7; 104:1, 10–12, 24, 31, 33; 119:10, 33; 150:3–6 Exodus 20:2–3, 7, 8, 12–18
Matthew 5:48; 22:35–40 Luke 14:16, 18–21, 23 John 14:2–3

Faith Vocabulary
Covenant; Covet; Grace; Great Command-ment; Heaven; Obey; Psalms; Stewards; Ten Commandments

Faith-Filled People
Patron saints; Saint Frances Cabrini; Saint John the Apostle

Our Catholic Identity
Cathedrals; Christian family; Incense; Mealtime prayers; Virtues

Our Church Makes a Difference
Teaching communities: Ursuline Sisters (Saint Angela Merici), Brothers of the Christian Schools (Saint John Baptist de La Salle); Churches; Our parish family; Christian farmers; Funeral Mass

Prayer
An act of love; Prayer of adoration; Praying for
others; Prayer of praise based on Psalm 150; An act
of hope

UNIT 4: WE PRAY (PRAYER)
Faith Concepts

23. Prayer of Jesus; Our Father; Abba; Praying alone and with others

24. Prayers of petition and intercession; Prayers of blessing and adoration; Prayers of praise and thanksgiving

25. Holy Spirit; Creeds of the Church; Profession of faith at Mass; Nicene Creed; Apostles’ Creed

26. Messiah; Annunciation; Visitation; Hail Mary; Mary the Mother of God

Catechism of the Catholic Church
2558–2567, 2598–2691, 2700–2719

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 5:2, 3; 92:2; 106:12 Matthew 6:9; 18:20 Luke 1:30, 41–42, 46–49, 56; 17:15–16; 23:34, 46
Romans 8:26 1 Corinthians 12:3; 15:3–11

Faith Vocabulary
Creeds; Apostles’ Creed; Hail Mary; Personal prayer; Prayers of intercession; Prayers of petition; Public prayer; Visitation

Faith-Filled People
Blessed Damien of Molokai; Saint Paul the Apostle; Saint Teresa of the Andes

Our Catholic Identity
Baptism promises; Churches; Liturgy of the Hours; The Rosary

Our Church Makes a Difference
A people of prayer; Prayer groups; Living what we believe; Saying yes to God

Prayer
Our Father; Divine Praises; You Are God! (Te Deum); Mary’s Prayer

GRADE 4
UNIT 1: WE BELIEVE (CREED)
Faith Concepts

1. Covenant; Divine Revelation; Jesus the new and everlasting Covenant; Faith

2. Scripture: Old and New Testaments

3. Books of Samuel; Samuel’s response to God; Living the Covenant

4. Names of God in the Bible; Jesus’ revelation of God; Divine Providence; Stewardship; God the Creator; Holy Trinity

5. God’s plan of salvation; Origin of sin and evil; Exile and promise of the Messiah; Hope; Jesus the Messiah

6. Birth of the Savior; The name Jesus; Public ministry; Miracles

7. Last Supper; Jesus’ arrest, trial, death, burial, Resurrection, and Ascension

8. Coming of and work of the Holy Spirit

9. God as Shepherd; Jesus the Good Shepherd; Living the Corporal Works of Mercy

10. People of God; Body of Christ; Kingdom of God; Communion of Saints; Purgatory and heaven

Catechism of the Catholic Church
27–43, 50–67, 101–133, 142–197, 199–379, 385–412, 422–507, 512–560, 595–667, 683–741, 748–959, 1373–1381

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 1:26–27 Exodus 3:14; 19:8 1 Samuel 3:8–10 2 Samuel 7:28 Psalms 23:1; 29:11; 100:3; 119:105; 129:8; 135:3; 148:5, 13 Isaiah 9:1, 5; 66:5 Matthew 6:26–30; 16:18; 21:9 Mark 10:21 Luke 4:18–19; 23:21, 34, 46
John 10:11, 14–15; 14:16–18; 20:24–29 Acts 2:1–4, 38 1 Corinthians 12:3 1 Peter 2:9 Revelation 14:13

Faith Vocabulary
Almighty; Creator; Ark of the Covenant; Body of Christ; Corporal Works of Mercy; Divine Revelation; Faith; Hope; Incarnation; Judges
of Israel; Last Supper; Original sin; Passover; Pentecost; People of God; Public ministry of Jesus; Sacred Scripture; Sacrifice; YHWH

Faith-Filled People
The Apostles; Israelites; Joanna; Moses; Saint John the Baptist; Saint Julian of Norwich; Saint Paul the Apostle

Our Catholic Identity
All Souls’ Day; Apostles’ Creed; Christian Symbols; Homily; Rogation Days; Saint Joseph’s Table; Signs of God’s Love; Stations of the Cross; Tabernacle; Works of Mercy

Our Church Makes a Difference
Creeds of the Church; Compilation of the Bible; Vocation; Saints Isidore and Maria; Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker; Patron Saints; Saint Helena and the Cross; Maryknoll missionaries; Catholic Relief Services; Communion of Saints

Prayer
Renewal of baptismal profession of faith; Praying with gestures, signing; Prayer of meditation; Praying a psalm; Prayer of praise; Profession of faith in Jesus from Nicene Creed; Adoration of the Cross; Prayer to the Holy Spirit; Praying Psalm 23; Prayer for All Souls

UNIT 2: WE WORSHIP (LITGURGY AND SACRAMENTS)
Faith Concepts

11. Liturgy of the Church; Paschal Mystery; Liturgical Year

12. Seven sacraments; Baptism; Confirmation

13. Exodus story; Manna; Divine Providence

14. Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

15. Suffering in the Bible; Healing of the daughter of Jairus; Faith and trust in God

16. Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Holy Orders and Matrimony; Christian family

Catechism of the Catholic Church
302–314, 1076–1109, 1113–1130, 1136–1186, 1200–1206, 1210–1274, 1285–1314, 1322–1405, 1420–1484, 1499–1525, 1533–1589, 1601–1658

Sacred Scripture
Exodus 16:4 Psalms 4:4; 6:3; 28:9; 66:3–4; 111:1–2, 9 Matthew 8:8, 10, 13 Mark 3:13–14 Luke 8:40–42, 49–50, 53–55; 9:11–13, 16, 17; 22:19 John 4:14 1 Corinthians 12:13, 27

Faith Vocabulary
Exodus; Holiness; Liturgy; Manna; Paschal Mystery; Sacraments at the Service of Communion; Sacraments of: Healing, Initiation; Sacraments; Sin; Synagogue

Faith-Filled People
The Pope; Saint Francis Xavier; Saint John the Apostle; Saint John Vianney

Our Catholic Identity
Almsgiving; Angelus; Catholic Hospitals; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Oil of the Sick; Vows and Promises

Our Church Makes a Difference
Las Posadas; Bread for the World; Parish outreach; Parish Ministers to the Sick; Saint John of God; Religious Sisters and Brothers

Prayer
Holy, holy, holy Lord acclamation; Ritual of anointing; Litany; Act of Contrition; Prayer of intercession; Prayer for vocations

UNIT 3: WE LIVE (CHRISTIAN MORALITY)
Faith Concepts

17. Spiritual soul; Intellect; Free will; Making choices; Great Commandment

18. Human happiness; Heaven; Beatitudes

19. Conscience; Moral virtues; Mortal sin, Venial sin; Vices; Sanctifying grace; Gifts of the Holy Spirit

20. Moses and the Exodus; Covenant on Mount Sinai; Ten Commandments

21. First, Second, and Third Commandments: worship; Lord’s Day and holy days of obligation

22. Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth Commandments: honor and respect for parents and for legitimate authority, sacredness of human life, respect for marriage, for one’s own and the bodies of other people

23. Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments: reparation, honesty, truthfulness, perjury, generosity, selfishness, greed, jealousy, and envy

Catechism of the Catholic Church
33–35, 1699–1742, 1776–1794, 1803–1832, 1846–1869, 1996–2004, 2052– 2074, 2083–2132, 2142–2159, 2168–2188, 2196–2246, 2258–2317, 2331–2391, 2401– 2449, 2464–2503, 2514–2527, 2534–2550

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 1:27 Exodus 19:8, 9, 14–16, 20; 20:1–3, 7–8, 12–17 Psalms 20:1; 33:21; 37:3; 119:2, 73, 166; 128:1; 144:15 Matthew 5:3–10 Mark 12:30–31 Luke 12:32–34; 22:54–65

Faith Vocabulary
Beatitudes; Conscience; Free will; Hebrews; Honor; Intellect; Lord’s Day; Perjury; Reparation; Respect; Sanctifying grace; Ten Commandments; Worship

Faith-Filled People
Isaiah the Prophet; Saint Louise de Marillac; Saint Peter the Apostle; Saint Stephen the Deacon; Saint Thomas More; Sister Helen Prejean

Our Catholic Identity
Canticles; Church’s encyclicals: “Gospel of Life;” Collection at Mass; Lenten Practices; Precepts of the Church; Respect Life Sunday; Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Our Church Makes a Difference
Saint Augustine; Saint Francis of Assisi; Operation Rice Bowl; Saint Peter Claver; Saint Joan of Arc; L’Arche Communities; The Potato Project parish outreach

Prayer
Prayer of Saint Augustine; Canticle of the Sun; Examination of Conscience; Prayer of meditation; Divine Praises; Prayer of intercession; Signing a prayer of mercy

UNIT 4: WE PRAY (PRAYER)
Faith Concepts

24. Prayer; Praying alone and with others; Liturgy; Liturgy of the Hours; Creeds of the Church

25. Prayer and the theological virtues; Prayers of praise, blessing and adoration, thanksgiving, petition, and intercession; Vocal prayer; Meditation; Contemplation

26. Jesus, the Teacher; The Lord’s Prayer; Placing God at the center of our lives

Catechism of the Catholic Church
2558–2567, 2623–2643, 2650–2679, 2697– 2719, 2759–2856

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 5:3; 54:4; 92:2 Luke 11:2–4

Faith Vocabulary
Contemplation; Liturgy of the Hours; Lord’s Prayer; Meditation; Pray; Rabbi

Faith-Filled People
Saint Teresa of Avila; Saints Benedict and Scholastica

Our Catholic Identity
Doxology; Holy Land; Medals and Statues

Our Church Makes a Difference
Parish prayer partners; Pilgrimage; Heifer Project

Prayer
The Hail Mary; Prayer of meditation; Our Father

GRADE 5
UNIT 1: WE BELIEVE (CREED)
Faith Concepts

1. Human desire for God; Revelation; Jesus, fullness of divine Revelation; Faith; Church

2. Bible; Inspiration; Canon of Scripture; Old Testament writings: Torah, historical books, wisdom writings, prophetic books; New Testament writings: Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, letters, Revelation

3. Holy Trinity; Covenant: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham and Sarah; Annunciation; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Jesus, Son of God; Nicene Creed

4. Public ministry; Calming of the Sea; Miracles of Jesus; Faith and trust

5. Attributes of God; God the Father; God the Creator; Creation of people; Original sin

6. The name Jesus; Titles for Jesus: Messiah, Christ, Lord; Incarnation; Mary, Mother of Jesus, Mother of God, Mother of the Church

7. Passover; Paschal Mystery; Passion Narrative; Resurrection; Ascension

8. New Testament: oral tradition, evangelists and writing of the Gospels; Work of the Holy Spirit; Praying to the Holy Spirit

9. Biblical images of Holy Spirit: mighty wind, breath of God; Holy Spirit in the early Church; Church as Temple of Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit as Teacher and Sanctifier

10. Body of Christ; Members of Church: laity, ordained ministers,
religious communities; Marks of the Church: one, holy, catholic, apostolic; Eternal life: heaven, purgatory, hell; Last Judgment; Communion of Saints; Kingdom of God

Catechism of the Catholic Church
50–133, 142–175, 185–197, 199–227, 232–260, 268–274, 279–412, 422–451, 456–478, 484–507, 534–560, 571–664, 668–679, 683–741, 787–795, 811–972, 1091–1109

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 1:2; 28:3 Deuteronomy 6:4; 7:6 Psalms 8:2; 25:1, 2; 27:8; 33:4; 37:3; 46:2–4, 7–8; 84:5; 96:1; 104:30; 118:24; 119:105; 148:1, 7 1 Samuel 3:9 Isaiah 6:3; 40:28 Ezekiel 36:26 Matthew 6:9; 28:19 Mark 4:37–41 Luke 2:11; 4:18 John 14:26; 16:5–7 Acts 2:22 1 Corinthians 12:4–6, 12–13 1 Thessalonians 2:13
2 Timothy 3:16–17 2 Peter 3:13 1 John 4:16

Faith Vocabulary
Abba; Annunciation; Attributes of God; Charisms; Christ; Church, kingdom of God; Divine Revelation; Evangelists; Faith; Gospel; Holy Trinity; Inspiration of the Bible; Lord; Miracle; Paschal Mystery; Passover; Public
ministry of Jesus; Sacred Tradition

Faith-Filled People
Pope John Paul II; Saint Anselm of Canterbury; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton; Saint Jerome; Saint John de Matha; Saint Thérèse of Lisieux; Saint Veronica; Saints Matthew and Luke

Our Catholic Identity
Christmas customs; Councils of the Church; Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Holy Water; ICHTHUS; Lectionary and Book of the Gospels; The Magni-ficat; Pilgrimage; The Rosary; Sacramentals

Our Church Makes a Difference
Blessed John XXIII; Reverence for the Bible; Legend of Saint Augustine; Catholic Relief Services; Blessing prayers; Christian art of Madonna and the Christ child; Stations of the Cross; Hymns; Saint Katharine Drexel; Devotion to Mary

Prayer
An act of faith; A prayer of meditation; Renewal of faith; Praying a psalm antiphonally; Lord, You alone are God: a prayer of praise; A prayer of petition; The Easter Proclamation: The Exultet; A Pentecost prayer to the Holy Spirit; A prayer for the spread of the Gospel; Our Father

UNIT 2: WE WORSHIP (LITGURGY AND SACRAMENTS)
Faith Concepts

11. Liturgy of the Church; Liturgical year; Seven sacraments; Sacraments of Christian Initiation; Sacraments of Healing; Sacraments at the Service of Communion

12. Baptism: rite and effects; Confirmation: rite and effects

13. Coming of the Holy Spirit; Proclamation of Saint Peter the Apostle; Work of the Church

14. Last Supper; Sacrifice of the Cross; Mystery of Eucharist; Other names for Eucharist: Lord’s Supper, breaking of bread, Holy Sacrifice, Mass; Rites of the Mass

15. Letters of Saint Paul the Apostle; Celebration of Lord’s Supper; Reverence and respect for the Eucharist

16. Sin; Need for forgiveness; Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance); Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

17. Christian vocation; Sacrament of Holy Orders: ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons; Sacrament of Matrimony

Catechism of the Catholic Church
696, 731–732, 767, 849–852, 1135–1186, 1210–1274, 1285–1314, 1322–1405, 1420–1484, 1499–1525, 1533–1589, 1601–1658

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 28:8–9; 65:6, 10; 75:2; 103:2–3; 105:1; 116:17; 146:2 Matthew 9:35–38; 28:16–20 Mark 2:5–11
Luke 22:19 John 3:5; 9:1–12; 20:22–23 Acts 2:36–38, 41 1 Corinthians 11:18, 20–21, 26–28; 12:17–18, 27 Colossians 3:12–15

Faith Vocabulary
Anointing of the Sick; Baptism; Breaking of bread; Confirmation; Epistle; Eucharist; Holy Orders; Liturgy; Mass; Matrimony; Pentecost; Reconciliation; Sacraments

Faith-Filled People
Archbishop Oscar Romero; Blessed Joseph Maria Rubio y Peralta; Blessed Pope John XXIII; Nicodemus; Saint Maria Goretti

Our Catholic Identity
Baptismal Garment; Blessed Sacrament; Chaplains; Liturgical Colors; Missionaries; Pastoral Administrators; Roman Missal and Lectionary

Our Church Makes a Difference
Feasts of the Lord; Lights of faith: religious communities; Glenmary Home Missioners; Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, saint of the gutter; Church letters; Catholic hospitals; Working together as a parish

Prayer
Lift Up Your Heart: a prayer of praise and honor; A prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit; A prayer for vocations; Sacrament Most Holy; The Divine Praises; A prayer of intercession for the sick; Praying the Scriptures

UNIT 3: WE LIVE (CHRISTIAN MORALITY)
Faith Concepts

18. Moral decisions; Intellect; Free will; Conscience; Developing a well-formed conscience; Cardinal, or moral virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance

19. Sermon on the Mount; Beatitudes; Kingdom of God

20. Holiness; Jesus, our model of holiness; Sanctifying grace; Actual grace; Temptation; Sin: mortal sin, venial sins

21. Catholic letters in New Testament; First Letter of John; Theological virtue of love (charity); Love of God and of others

22. The Covenant and the Ten Commandments; Jesus, the fulfillment of the Commandments; First, Second, and Third Commandments

23. Fourth through Tenth Commandments: family responsibilities, sacredness of human life, chastity and respect for sexuality, justice, stewardship, reparation, honesty, truth, generosity

Catechism of the Catholic Church
199–221, 1699–1709, 1716–1724, 1730–1742, 1762–1794, 1803–1811, 1846–1869, 1987–2016, 2083–2132, 2142–2159, 2168–2188, 2196–
2246, 2258–2317, 2331–2391, 2410–2449, 2464–2503, 2514–2527, 2534–2550

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 2:3 Exodus 19:1–20; 20:2–3, 7, 8, 12–17 Deuteronomy 6:1 Psalms 25:4–5, 21; 27:1; 103:1; 118:1; 119:33–34 Wisdom 8:7 Matthew 5:3–12, 14–20 John 15:9, 17 1 Peter 1:15–16 1 John 4:7–8, 16, 20–21

Faith Vocabulary
Actual grace; Beatitudes; Catholic; Chastity; Conscience; Covenant; Justice; Letters; Moral decisions; Sanctifying grace; Sermon on the Mount; Ten Commandments

Faith-Filled People
Lord Baltimore; Saint Catherine of Siena; Saints Perpetua and Felicity; Saints Priscilla and Aquila

Our Catholic Identity
Canonization; Christian Martyrs; Examination of Conscience; Pastoral Letters; Peter’s Pence Collection; Saturday Evening Mass

Our Church Makes a Difference
Making a retreat; Habitat for Humanity; Venerable Father Casey; Contemporary martyrs: witnesses for Christ; Holy days of obligation; United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Prayer
Examination of conscience; Prayer to live the Beatitudes; Praying Psalm 25; An act of love; Te Deum (You are God): a prayer of praise; Prayer
of Saint Francis of Assisi

UNIT 4: WE PRAY (PRAYER)
Faith Concepts

24. Prayer of Jesus; Prayer of Abraham; Psalms; Chant; Trust and confidence in prayer

25. Personal and communal prayer; Daily rhythm of prayer; Kinds of prayer: blessing and adoration, praise, thanksgiving, petition, and intercession; Prayer to Mary

26. Matthew’s Gospel; Symbolism of mountains in Scripture; Our Father: summary of Gospel; Meaning of the petitions

Catechism of the Catholic Church
2558–2589, 2598–2617, 2623–2643, 2650–2660, 2663–2677, 2759–2856

Sacred Scripture
Psalms 51:3; 61:2; 67:2; 92:2; 95:6; 103:11; 117:1; 122:1 Matthew 6:5–13; 7:7–11 Mark 10:48–52 Luke 1:46–47; 6:12–13; 23:46 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Faith Vocabulary
Chant; Communal prayer; Disciple; Personal prayer; Psalms

Faith-Filled People
Pope Saint Gregory I; Saint Jude Thaddeus

Our Catholic Identity
Evangelization; Litany of the Saints; Liturgy of the Hours

Our Church Makes a Difference
Edith Stein, Andrew Dung Lac, Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz, Alphonsus Rodriquez, John de Castillo, Rose Philippine Duchesne; Contemplatives: Trappist monks of the Abbey of Gethsemane; Caring for God’s creation: stewardship

Prayer
Litany of the Saints; The Magnificat; The Lord’s
Prayer

GRADE 6
UNIT 1: WE BELIEVE (CREED)
Faith Concepts

1. Divine Revelation; Gift of faith; Jesus, the Word of God; Creeds of the Church

2. The Bible; Inspiration of the Bible; Old Testament writings; New Testament writings; The divine name, YHWH; Covenant

3. Prophets; Baruch; Message of the prophets

4. Holy Trinity; God the Creator; Angels; People as images of God; Human soul; Sin and evil; Original sin; Jesus, the New Adam

5. Salvation; Incarnation; Jesus: the New Covenant, Lord, Son of the living God, Messiah, Savior, Mediator, true God and true man; Paschal Mystery

6. New Testament letters; Epistles; Letter to the Ephesians; Redemption

7. Holy Spirit; Pentecost; Marks of the Church; Apostolic succession; Biblical images of the Church

8. Church as People of God, Communion of Saints, Temple of the Holy Spirit, Body of Christ; Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition; Charisms; Petrine ministry;

9. Old Testament women of faith; Mary: woman and model of faith, Mother of God, Mother of the Church; Annunciation; Immaculate Conception; Assumption; Devotion to Mary

10. Gospels: writing and perspective of each Evangelist; Kingdom of God; Life after death

Catechism of the Catholic Church
26–38, 50–95, 51–67, 101–133, 124–127, 144–197, 199–227, 232–260, 279–314, 325–349, 355–379, 385–412, 430–451, 461–469, 484–507, 512–679, 687–741, 748–801, 811–865, 871–933, 946–959, 963–972, 1020–1150, 1172–1173, 1402–1405, 1817–1821

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 1:1, 27; 3:5, 14–16; 9:9–17; 12:1–3 Exodus 3:4, 6, 10, 13–14; 15:1–18; 19:4–6; 34:6 Deuteronomy 7:9 Psalms 25:1–2; 27:8; 28:8, 9; 40:10–11; 66:1, 4, 5; 86:1, 2; 102:19; 103:11; 119:105; 143:10; 146:5; 148:7, 9 Isaiah 1:9, 11, 16–17; 40:1–2; 53:11 Jeremiah 24:7; 27:1–2; 32:36–43 Ezekiel 37:26–28 Baruch 3:9, 12–13; 4:1–2 Matthew 5:7, 9, 17–18; 9:35–38; 16:18–19; 25:31–46; 26:6–13 Mark 14:3–9 Luke 1:35, 38, 46–49, 54–55; 4:18; 7:36–50; 24:50–53 John 1:14; 12:1–8, 44–45; 15:13; 17:20–21; 19:26–27 Acts 2:1–13 1 Corinthians 5:3–5; 6:19; 11:17–34; 12:3, 27 Galatians 4:1–11 Ephesians 1:1, 3, 7–8, 13–14; 4:5–6; 5:25, 32 Philippians 1:3–7 1 Thessalonians 2:13
1 Timothy 2:5–6 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Hebrews 9:15–28 1 Peter 2:9 1 John 4:8, 16 Revelation 22:4–5

Faith Vocabulary
Body of Christ; Church; Covenant; Creed; Divine Revelation; Epistles; Faith; Fidelity; Gospels; Hope; Immaculate Conception; Incarnation; Inspiration of the Bible; Kingdom of God; Marks of the Church; Original sin; People of God; Redemption; Salvation

Faith-Filled People
The Beloved Disciple; Dorothy Day; Miriam the Prophet, sister of Moses; People of God; Peter Maurin; Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr; Saint Thomas Aquinas; Saint Timothy

Our Catholic Identity
Apostolate of the Laity; Canon of Scripture; Church Documents; Gothic Architecture; Justice for All; Nicene Creed; Our Lady of the Rosary; Sign of the Cross; Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Our Church Makes a Difference
World Youth Day; Services of the word; Messengers of Hope: Saint Frances Cabrini; Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, and Cabrini Mission Corps; Mosaics; Saint Paul of the Cross and the Passionists; Catholic newspapers; Encyclicals; Benedictines for Peace; Celebrating feasts honoring Mary; “Blessed are the merciful,” a parish reaches out

Prayer
Renewal of baptismal profession of faith; A prayer of meditation: lectio divina; A service of the word; Praying a psalm of praise antiphonally; Scripture-based Stations of the Cross; An act of faith; A prayer for the unity of the Church; A prayer for vocations; The Canticle of Mary; A prayer of intercession

UNIT 2: WE WORSHIP (LITGURGY AND SACRAMENTS)
Faith Concepts

11. Liturgy; Seven sacraments; Sacramental signs; Paschal Mystery; Eternal life; Liturgical year

12. Book of Leviticus; Holiness code; Sabbath; Passover; Keeping the Lord’s Day holy

13. Baptism; Confirmation

14. Historical books of the Old Testament; Anointing of David; Anointing in Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders

15. Old Testament images for Eucharist: Melchizedek, Passover, manna; Liturgy of the Word; Liturgy of the Eucharist

16. Parables of Jesus; Meal stories in the Gospels; The parable of the Great Feast; The feast in the kingdom of God; Eucharist, pledge of the heavenly banquet

17. Healing ministry of Jesus; Church’s ministry of forgiveness of sins; Graces of the sacraments; Temporal and eternal punishment for sin; Indulgences

18. Jesus’ ministry of service; Bishops, priests, and deacons; Bishops as successors of the Apostles; Matrimony: vocation of Christian married couples

Catechism of the Catholic Church
54–64, 101–133, 541–554, 839, 1076–1109, 1136–1186, 1206, 1210–1274, 1285–1314, 1322–1405, 1420–1484, 1499–1525, 1533–
1589, 1601–1658, 2816–2821

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 12:1–7; 22:2–18; 14:17–20 Exodus 12:1–20; 16:1–15; 21:4–9 Leviticus 19:1–2; 23:1, 3, 5–8 Joshua 1:1–9 1 Samuel 10:1; 15:11; 16:1–13 2 Samuel 6:11–19 1 Kings 8:1–13 Psalms 22:31; 31:17; 41:5; 81:2; 95:6, 10; 105:40; 132:11 Matthew 21:9–11 Mark 10:42–45 Luke 3:24, 29; 5:27–39; 14:16–23; 22:24–27; 24:41–42 John 3:3–6; 6:32–35; 11:25–26; 15:12–13; 20:22–23 Galatians 5:22–26

Faith Vocabulary
Anointing of the Sick; Baptism; Communion; Confirmation; Consecrate; Eucharist; Liturgy; Parable; Passover; Reconciliation; Sabbath; Sacraments at the Service of Communion; Sacraments

Faith-Filled People
Abraham; The Apostles; King David; The Prophets; Saint Dominic de Guzman

Our Catholic Identity
The Altar; Chrism; Laying On of Hands; Parish Council Social Action Committee; The Rites of the Catholic Church; Viaticum; Vigils; Wedding Rings

Our Church Makes a Difference
One faith, one Lord; The Lord’s Day; Saint of the Holocaust: Saint Maximilian Kolbe; United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB); Archbi-shop Oscar Romero; Catholic Campaign for Human Development; End-of-life care: hospice ministry; The Christian family, a domestic Church

Prayer
A prayer of praise: a doxology; A prayer asking for God's blessing; Come, Holy Spirit; Services of the word; Gather at the Great Feast: a profession of faith in the Eucharist; A litany for the sick; A prayer for married people

UNIT 3: WE LIVE (CHRISTIAN MORALITY)
Faith Concepts

19. Holiness; Theological virtues; Grace and freedom of choice; Growth in holiness; Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

20. Moral decisions; Morality; Sources of morality; Conscience; Sin: capital, mortal, venial

21. Natural law; Ten Commandments; First, Second, and Third Commandments: virtues underlying and acts contrary to

22. Fourth through Tenth Commandments: respect for authority, sacredness of human life, fidelity within marriage; Covet; Justice; Honesty and truth

23. Oral tradition in the Old Testament; Wisdom books; Book of Proverbs; Jesus, the Wisdom of God

Catechism of the Catholic Church
101–133, 1699–1742, 1749–1794, 1803–1832, 1846–1869, 1987–2016, 2084–2132, 2142–2159, 2168–2188, 2196–2550

Sacred Scripture
Exodus 20:2–3, 7, 8, 12–17 Leviticus 11:44–45 Psalms 16:7–8; 19:9; 37:3; 99:9; 111:10; 116:8, 9 Proverbs 9:1–6, 10–12; 15:1 Matthew 5:38–41; 6:27–36; 22:37 Mark 16:15 Luke 12:34 John 14:15–21; 15:12 1 Corinthians 1:24 Colossians 3:12–14

Faith Vocabulary
Covet; Holiness; Justice; Moral decisions; Morality; Oral tradition; Precepts; Proverb; Theological virtues; Wisdom; Worship

Faith-Filled People
Job; Moses; Ruth and Boaz; Saint Alphonse de Liguori

Our Catholic Identity
Beatitudes; Doctors of the Church; Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Magisterium; World Mission Sunday

Our Church Makes a Difference
The Gleaning Network; Saint John Bosco; The collection at Mass; Blessed are the peacemakers: Blessed Pope John XXIII and Pacem in Terris; Mary, Seat of Wisdom

Prayer
A prayer of trust; An examination of conscience; The Shema; A prayer for peace; Mary, Pray for Us: from the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

UNIT 4: WE PRAY (PRAYER)
Faith Concepts

24. Christian prayer; Old Testament models of prayer; Psalms; Basic forms of Christian prayer: blessing and adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, praise; Invocations; The Jesus Prayer

25. Christian life of prayer; Prayer of Jesus; Morning prayer; Evening prayer; Prayer of adoration; Expression of prayer: vocal prayer, meditation, contemplation

26. The Our Father: prayer of all Christians; Sermon on the Mount; Meaning of the Lord’s Prayer

Catechism of the Catholic Church
2566–2589, 2598–2619, 2623–2643, 2700–2719, 2725–2745, 2759–2856

Sacred Scripture
Genesis 15:6 Psalms 4:2; 23:1; 29:1–2; 38:22–23; 55:18; 66:20; 67:2; 95:1, 6; 100:4–5; 150 Isaiah 6:3
Matthew 6:9–13 Mark 9:24 Luke 1:46–55, 68–79; 10:21; 14:7–11; 15:1–10; 18:9–14 John 2:1–11; 12:27–28
1 Thessalonians 5:17

Faith Vocabulary
Distractions; Forms of prayer; Invocations; Lord; Prayer life; Sermon on the Mount

Faith-Filled People
Sarah; Solomon

Our Catholic Identity
Ecumenism; Prayer Groups; Spiritual Direction

Our Church Makes a Difference
The Jesus Prayer; Saint Hildegard of Bingen; Share the good news; Evangelization

Prayer
Praise the Lord! a psalm of praise; A prayer of
meditation; The Lord’s Prayer

We Celebrate the Liturgical Seasons
Ordinary Time; First Week of Advent; Second Week of Advent; Third Week of Advent; Fourth Week of Advent; Christmas; Epiphany; First Week of Lent; Second Week of Lent; Third Week of Lent; Fourth Week of Lent; Fifth Week of Lent; Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion; Triduum/Holy Thursday; Triduum/Good Friday; Triduum/Easter; Second Week of Easter; Third Week of Easter; Fourth Week of Easter; Fifth Week of Easter; Sixth Week of Easter; Seventh Week of Easter; Pentecost

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