SACRED HEART RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
First Grade Curriculum

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

Basic Concepts
Creation: Life, love, gifts
God's greatest gift, Jesus
Story of Jesus
Mary as Mother of Jesus
Holy Family
Jesus teaches how to respond to love
The Lord's Prayer
Mass as a special meal with Jesus
Baptism
Church Parish
Holy Spirit as God's love and power
Forgiveness		 Prayers to be Memorized
Sign of the Cross
The Lord's Prayer
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Morning & Evening Prayers
Grace before and after meals		 Worship and Prayer Experiences
Mass
Advent Wreath
Forgiveness Celebration
All Saints
Marian Celebration
Stations

CURRICULUM GUIDE

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:

Unit tests and activity sheets are available.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

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.