The Third Grade Curriculum develops, at great length, the broader concepts of Church . . its beliefs, responsibilities, and the ways we the "people of God" are called to live out our commitment to follow Jesus and live as a faithful member of the church.

FOCUS: Church: The Catholic Community Beliefs

Basic Concepts

Marks of the Church . . . One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic
God is a faithful God
Jesus, the Son of God
Pentecost, Holy Spirit

Creeds:

Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed
Sacraments of Initiation, Healing, Vocation
Prayer: Various types . . . Praise, Thanks, Petition, Forgiveness
Commandment as ways of living out the teachings of Jesus
Ways of Caring about others: Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy
Ministry
Church Leaders: Pope, Bishops, Priest, Laity, Religious
Worship
Service

Prayer

Worship
Reconciliation - Eucharist

Other
Christmas Pageant . . . Stations of the Cross . . . Advent Wreath Service

Sept. - Oct. - Unit I - The Marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, Saints\
Oct. - Nov. - Unit II - The church Believes in God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Creeds: (Apostles' Creed to be studied, phrase by phrase and memorized.)
Jan. - Unit III - Kinds of Prayer: Quiet prayer, psalms, Prayers of Catholic Community, Sacraments of Initiation, Healing, Vocation
Feb. - Mar. - Unit IV - A Caring Community: Commandments, Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy . . . Lent
Mar. - Apr. - Unit V - Holy Week, Easter; Our Church Builds Community, Preaches God's Word, Worships, Serves
May - Closing

Special Notes: To be scheduled into curriculum:
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Either Jan. Feb. or Mar.)
Special Mass for Class
Stations of the Cross

Saints and Other Holy People

Unit Tests and Activity sheets are available!

1. Assist child with required prayers
2. Attend Mass with your child each Sunday.
3. If a class is missed, get material from Religious Education Office and discuss it at home.
4. Volunteer for some involvement in the Religious Ed Program.