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
Creeds:
Prayer
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Sign of Cross Lord's Prayer Hail Mary Glory Be Prayer of Sorrow |
Apostles' Creed Morning and Evening Prayer Grace before & after Meals Prayer to Holy spirit |
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
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St. Dominic Savio Archbishop Oscar Romero St. Frances of Rome Blessed Julian of Norwick |
Mary St. Blaise Mother Teresa of Calcutta Martha & Mary |
St. Martin de Porres St. Louise de Marillac |
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.