Religion
Religion
The Religion curriculum provides a vertically aligned formation in faith, doctrine, and Christian living, guiding students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 in their understanding of God, the teachings of the Church, and their call to discipleship. Rooted in the Diocese of Knoxville Religion Curriculum and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the program supports the spiritual and moral development of each child.
Instruction is organized around the core strands of creed, worship and sacraments, moral formation, and prayer. Through intentional vertical alignment, students deepen their understanding of Catholic beliefs while learning to apply faith to daily life, grow in personal prayer, and participate actively in the sacramental life of the Church.
K - God’s Love & Creation: Recognizes God’s love, creation, and the Church as God’s family
1- Trinity & Jesus: Understands God as Trinity and Jesus as Son of God and Savior
2 - Core Beliefs: Explores core beliefs of faith, sin, grace, and God’s loving presence
3 - Faith Through Scripture: Deepens understanding of God’s plan revealed through Scripture and Church teaching
4 - Creed & Tradition: Explains central beliefs of the Creed and the role of Scripture and Tradition
5 - Living the Faith: Applies Catholic beliefs to personal faith and daily decision-making
6 - Church Doctrine: Examines doctrines of the Church and their meaning in the life of faith
7 - Doctrine & Moral Life: Analyzes Church teachings and their connection to moral and spiritual life
8 -Profession of Faith: Synthesizes Catholic doctrine to articulate a personal profession of faith
K - Reverent Participation: Participates reverently in liturgy and learns basic sacramental signs
1 - Mass & Sacraments: Explores Mass, sacraments, and liturgical seasons as encounters with Jesus
2 - Eucharist & Reconciliation: Develops understanding of Eucharist and Reconciliation as gifts of grace
3 - Sacraments as Signs: Explains the sacraments as signs of God’s presence and forgiveness
4 - Liturgical Year: Connects liturgical celebrations to the life of Christ and the Church
5 - Active Participation: Participates actively and knowledgeably in liturgy and sacraments
6 - Sacramental Life: Explores sacramental life as a source of grace and commitment
7 - Faith Strengthened: Analyzes the role of sacraments and liturgy in strengthening faith
8 - Mature Participation: Demonstrates mature participation in sacramental and liturgical life
K - Making Good Choices: Develops moral awareness through rules, choices, and love of others
1 - Living the Commandments: Learns to follow God’s commandments and live as Jesus taught
2 - Forming Conscience: Builds conscience by understanding sin, forgiveness, and responsibility
3 - Applying Moral Teaching: Applies moral teachings to relationships and daily decisions
4 - Virtues & Moral Law: Explains moral law and virtues as guides for living a Christian life
5 - Gospel Decision-Making: Practices moral decision-making rooted in Gospel values
6 - Moral Reasoning: Evaluates moral choices using Scripture, Church teaching, and conscience
7 - Social & Moral Issues: Analyzes social and moral issues in light of Catholic teaching
8 - Faith in Action: Demonstrates moral responsibility through faith-filled action and service
K - Learning Prayers: Learns traditional prayers and participates in communal prayer
1 - Forms of Prayer: Prays through words, gestures, silence, and song
2 - Growing in Prayer: Uses formal prayers and spontaneous prayer to grow closer to God
3 - Types of Prayer: Explores different forms of prayer and their meaning
4 - Personal Prayer: Develops personal prayer habits and understanding of liturgical prayer
5 - Prayer as Guidance: Engages in prayer as a source of guidance and gratitude
6 - Prayer & Discernment: Practices prayer as a relationship with God and discernment
7 - Reflective Prayer: Reflects on prayer as a response to God’s call
8 - Prayerful Leadership: Integrates prayer into daily life and faith leadership