The First Grade Curriculum is an essential year long preparation for celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist which follows in second grade. Initial concepts of baptism, belonging, prayer and Mass are introduced.

FOCUS: God Tells Us who He Is As: Creator, Redeemer, Spirit

Sept. - Oct. - Unit I - Creation: God makes us special; world and all its gifts; Jesus, God's most special gift; Sign of Cross
Oct. - Nov. - Unit II - Jesus is Son of God; Mary, the mother of Jesus; Holy Family; Hail Mary
Dec. - Advent, Christmas, Saints, Prayer
Jan. - Unit III - The Story of Jesus; Jesus teaches us how to live, love and pray; The Lord's Prayer
Feb. - Mar. - Unit IV - Baptism; Church; Mass as a special meal with Jesus; Lent
Mar. - April - Unit V - Holy Week; Easter; The Holy Spirit; God's love and power; Forgiveness; Gospel
May - Closing

Special Note: Prayer is an aspect of each lesson.

Saints and Other Holy People - Suggested:

St. Vincent de Paul         St. Lucy                  Mother Teresa of Calcutta
St. Martin de Porres       St. Patrick              Mary's Visit with Elizabeth
St. Francis Xavier           St. John the Baptizer

1. Attend Mass with your child each Sunday.
2. Assist child with required prayers.
3. Communicate with the Catechist regarding the child's progress.
4. Become involved in some aspect of the religious education program.
5. Have your child on time for class.