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.
Reenact a mock Baptism
Memorize 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
Create a Bible to Learn to the books of the Bible
Understand 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
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
This year 4th grade will learn more about making good choices that lead them closer to God and others. They will come to know Jesus, the Son of God, leads us to His Father. They will examine the Ten Commandments and recognize how following the commandments helps us to love God and our neighbor. They will discover the Eucharist as true food the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The Eucharist strengthens us to be faithful followers of Jesus.