Religion Curriculum
First Grade
Develop a gift of wonder
Practice the Sign of the Cross
Live as a good neighbor
Prayer pocket prayers
Christian Music
5 finger prayer
Walking in the Light
Church manners
Know our RSCJ founders
Understanding of the 5 ASH goals
This textbook is created to tap into the children's gift of wonder. God has gifted us with wonderful gifts and promised to love us always.
First grade students draw Bible stories to reinforce their understanding of God's Word.
Second Grade
Reenact a mock BaptismMemorize the Act of Contrition
Understand that God’s mercy is always available.
Introduce the 10 Commandments
List the 7 sacraments
Introduce the understanding of the Real Presence in the Eucharist
Familiar with Jesus” parables
How to receive the Eucharist
Church etiquette
Grow in the 5 ASH goals
Third Grade
Create a Bible to Learn to the books of the BibleUnderstand our Jewish ancestry in the Church
Recognize liturgical symbols and responses
Understand the diversity in the universal catholic Church
Recognize the 7 sacraments symbols and the presence of Jesus.
Understand the diversity in Christian worship by reading iconography in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Comparing and contrasting our rites.
Make personal Rosaries and learn the prayers
Create a Jesse Tree using Old Testament stories
Understand the differences between Nicene Creed and Apostles creed.
Grow in the understanding of the 5 ASH goals
Fourth Grade
Navigate the Bible finding scripture passages
Research the saints’ lives and quotes
Compare and contrast truths today and in the past
Understand Geography, culture & traditions of the Catholic Church
Discover biblical symbolism used in scripture
Develop an awareness of the call for social action in the Church
Identify Black Catholic leaders
View and visit Church architecture
Awareness of Catholic history
Apply the 5 ASH goals to daily life
Recite the Mass responses
