BENCHMARKS
The benchmarks are cumulative
SACRAMENT 1
By the completion of Sacament 1 students should…
Know the Sign of the Cross
Know the “Grace Before Meals” prayer
Know the “Lord’s Prayer”
Be able to share a “Sign of Peace” during Mass
SACRAMENT 2
By the completion of Sacrament 2 students should…
Be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Be prepared to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist
Understand we always celebrate the Eucharist during Mass
Know the “Act of Contrition”/“Prayer of Sorrow”
GRADE 3
By the completion of Grade 3 students should…
Know the “Hail Mary”
Be familiar with the Missal to promote and encourage participation in the Mass
Know the “Great Commandment”
Know the “Glory Be Prayer”
GRADE 4
By the completion of Grade 4 students should…
Know the “Apostles’ Creed”
Know the seven Sacraments
Be familiar with the Beatitudes
Be familiar with the Ten Commandments
GRADE 5
By the completion of Grade 5 students should…
Know the Liturgical Year
Be familiar with the Rosary
Be familiar with the Stations of the Cross
Understand the importance of respect for others
MIDDLE SCHOOL
By the completion of our Middle School program students should…
Know the components of the Mass
Know the Nicene Creed
Understand concepts surrounding the Triduum
Understand my role in the Church community
Be familiar with the books and contents of the Bible
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
By the completion of Confirmation Preparation students should…
Understand our faith as outlined in the Nicene Creed
Be prepared to receive the sacrament of Confirmation