As a Catholic School our faith is intertwined and is the root and basis of each curriculum subject we teach. We do have religion time in addition to the infused Catholic beliefs in our curriculum. First grade focuses on the following standards as well as celebrating saints and the liturgical calendar through books, art, and activities!
First Grade Religion Standards (Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon)
Knowledge of the Faith 1.RTC.1 Students explore, profess, and reflect on our catholic faith, which is the content of God’s revelation found in sacred scripture and sacred tradition and lived out in the creed and church doctrine. Liturgical Education 1.RTC.2 Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communion with him through active, full, and conscious participation in the liturgical celebrations and sacraments of the church.
Morality/Life in Christ 1.RTC.3 Students develop a moral conscience that is informed by church teachings and conformed to Christ, as modeled in a personal life of virtue and demonstrated in service of the gospel’s demands. Teaching to Pray 1.RTC.4 Students experience and engage in Catholic expressions of prayer to deepen their relationship with God and the church.
The Life, Community, History of the Church 1.RTC.5 Students study and participate in the life and mission of the church, the Body of Christ, and the community of believers, as expressed in the Church’s origin, history, ecclesiology, the Communion of Saints and their family, the Domestic Church.
The Church's Missionary Life & Service 1.RTC.6 Students acquire and demonstrate skills to recognize their gifts from God and their vocation to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed in the world.
Curriculum
The Catholic Children's Bible
Sadlier We Believe: Living Your Catholic Identity. God Loves Us (2025-26)
Friendzy Biblical Friendship Workbook K-2
Catholic Saints, values and virtues focused mentor texts & children's books