With God, All Things Are Possible
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The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Good morning prayer:
Good morning dear Jesus. This day is for You. I ask You to bless all that I think, all that I say, and all that I do. Amen.
Lunchtime prayer:
God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food. Amen.
End of the day prayer:
Thank you God for this day. Thank you God for Kindergarten. Thank you God for helping me learn. Thank you God for my family. Thank you God for everything. And God bless Father Mathew and Father Brandon. Amen.
Other prayer opportunities:
There are prayers daily at outside morning announcements and the Prayer to the Holy Spirit is recited daily at the end of the day over the speakers and in the classrooms.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and they shall be created and You will renew the face of the Earth. Amen.
Classes also attend First Friday masses, special liturgies, Stations of the Cross, and retreats.
Our class patron saint is St. Francis of Assis, because of his love for animals.
Religion Standards
Section I - We Believe
Essential Question: How do the traditions, rituals, and history of the church impact individuals and today’s society?
Expectation #1
1.0 - Scripture has great meaning for life today.
1.1 – Describe how the Bible is a special book, to be treated with reverence and respect.
1.2 - Recognize that the Bible tells us about God’s love for each person.
1.3 – Describe how Bible stories tell about Jesus and His teachings on being kind, loving and helpful.
Expectation #2
2.0 – The early history of the Church has a profound impact on the current church today.
2.1 – List Jesus’ origins and key events of His life.
2.2 – Understand who Mary is and describe how one becomes a saints.
Expectation #3
3.0 – The doctrine and dogma of the church are found in the Creedal statements.
3.1 – Identify God as a loving Creator and Jesus as God’s Son.
3.2 - Describe Jesus’ life, suffering, death, resurrection and ascension.
3.3 - Describe who Jesus is and why He lived on earth.
Expectation #4
4.0 – The Trinity is revealed to all people in the person, word, and works of Jesus.
4.1 – Demonstrate and describe the importance of the Sign of the Cross.
4.2 – List the elements of a loving friendship with Jesus Christ.
We Worship
Expectation #5
5.0 – Sacraments are important moments in the life of the community especially the the centrality of the Eucharist.
5.1 – Describe how each person becomes a member of God's special family through Baptism.
5.2 – Discuss how reconciliation means saying, "I'm sorry."
Expectation #6
6.0 - The Eucharistic Liturgy (the Mass) is the communal celebration of the Paschal Mystery in which each is called to full and active participation.
6.1 – Explain how in the Eucharistic Liturgy the faithful remember God’s gift of Jesus.
6.2 - Illustrate the liturgical seasons of the year.
6.3 - Recite the responses used at the Eucharistic Liturgy.
We Pray
Expectation #7
7.0 - Catholic prayer and traditions are an important aspect of the life of the church.
7.1 - Describe what prayer is.
7.2 – Experience all forms of prayer: formal, informal, spontaneous, reflective, personal, mantra, music and movement, guided meditation,
and communal.
7.3 - Experience community prayer by praying in a group, attending liturgies or para-liturgies, and visiting the Church.
7.4 – Explain how Jesus teaches each person how to listen to and talk with God.
7.5 - Compose simple petitions.
7.6 - Participate communally in the tradition of prayers for the Church: Sign of the Cross Our Father Hail Mary Grace before Meals Doxology
(Glory to the Father...)
Section II - We Live
How do the teachings of social justice and morality, and the act of serving others affect the quality of life for individuals and the community?
Expectation #1
1.0 – We understand how God loves each person by understanding how people love each other.
1.1 – Explain why we need to respect each person and the property of others.
1.2 - Explain why we needs others and need to share with others.
1.3 – Explain why we need to show gratitude.
1.4 – Describe how choices have consequences.
1.5 – Show how to act appropriately in response to feelings.
Expectation #2
2.0 - The seven key principles of the Catholic social teachings can be applied to personal and societal situations.
2.1 – Know that each person is loved by God and deserves to be treated with kindness.
2.2 – Know that life is a gift from God.
2.3 – Know that each person is a member of a family and list the responsibilities associated with being a member of the family.
2.4 - Know that Christians are called to treat each person with respect and to resolve any conflicts that arise in ways consistent with
Jesus’ teaching and example.
2.5 - Describe others who are poor and needy and know that Christians are called to respond to the needs of all Christ’s people,
especially the poor and needy.
2.6 – Know that it is their work in life to use and share their God-given talents with others.
2.7 – Appreciate the work of others and know it is their work to complete class work on time, take care of supplies, and participate in school.
2.8 – Discuss how by virtue of Baptism, every Christian is called to service and that this call is fulfilled through a variety of lifestyles and ministries.
2.9 – Explain why all people are one human family.
2.10 - Describe how each person is called to be a caretaker of the earth and list ways to appreciate the world God has given each person,
by conserving the resources God created and by living in peace with all peoples and creatures of the earth.
Section III - We are God’s Family
How does the Christian faith nurture spirituality, encourage respect for the life and dignity of the human person, and appreciate the religious traditions and cultures of others based on the belief that we are all children of God?
Expectation #1
1.0 - Each person is drawn to God who, in creating them, has placed a desire for happiness in their hearts.
1.1 – Illustrate the wonders of God’s creation which are gifts to each person.
1.2 – Give examples of how each person shows love for others, their families, their friends and all children of God.
1.3 - Know that each person is special because God created him or her and that Jesus, his Son, desires a loving friendship with us.
1.4 – Know that the family of God is one and that God assists each person in respecting and helping one another.
Expectation #2
2.0 - The Church is the People of God, the Body of Christ and the Community of Faith.
2.1 – Explain how each person is a member of God’s family and that each person becomes a member of God’s special family and the Church
through Baptism.
2.2 – Know what it means to be a Catholic Christian.
2.3 – Describe how various cultures celebrate holy days of the Church.
2.4 – Discuss how lay people, priests, religious sisters, religious brothers and deacons are called by God to reflect God’s love through
their special roles in the Church.
Expectation #3
3.0 - The church expresses basic principles of Catholic teaching on the family.
3.1 – Describe how everyone is special and unique.
3.2 Describe how humans grow and how our body and our five senses, are a gift from God.
3.3 Discuss how family is a gift from God.
Essential Question: How do the traditions, rituals, and history of the church impact individuals and today’s society?
Expectation #1
1.0 - Scripture has great meaning for life today.
1.1 – Describe how the Bible is a special book, to be treated with reverence and respect.
1.2 - Recognize that the Bible tells us about God’s love for each person.
1.3 – Describe how Bible stories tell about Jesus and His teachings on being kind, loving and helpful.
Expectation #2
2.0 – The early history of the Church has a profound impact on the current church today.
2.1 – List Jesus’ origins and key events of His life.
2.2 – Understand who Mary is and describe how one becomes a saints.
Expectation #3
3.0 – The doctrine and dogma of the church are found in the Creedal statements.
3.1 – Identify God as a loving Creator and Jesus as God’s Son.
3.2 - Describe Jesus’ life, suffering, death, resurrection and ascension.
3.3 - Describe who Jesus is and why He lived on earth.
Expectation #4
4.0 – The Trinity is revealed to all people in the person, word, and works of Jesus.
4.1 – Demonstrate and describe the importance of the Sign of the Cross.
4.2 – List the elements of a loving friendship with Jesus Christ.
We Worship
Expectation #5
5.0 – Sacraments are important moments in the life of the community especially the the centrality of the Eucharist.
5.1 – Describe how each person becomes a member of God's special family through Baptism.
5.2 – Discuss how reconciliation means saying, "I'm sorry."
Expectation #6
6.0 - The Eucharistic Liturgy (the Mass) is the communal celebration of the Paschal Mystery in which each is called to full and active participation.
6.1 – Explain how in the Eucharistic Liturgy the faithful remember God’s gift of Jesus.
6.2 - Illustrate the liturgical seasons of the year.
6.3 - Recite the responses used at the Eucharistic Liturgy.
We Pray
Expectation #7
7.0 - Catholic prayer and traditions are an important aspect of the life of the church.
7.1 - Describe what prayer is.
7.2 – Experience all forms of prayer: formal, informal, spontaneous, reflective, personal, mantra, music and movement, guided meditation,
and communal.
7.3 - Experience community prayer by praying in a group, attending liturgies or para-liturgies, and visiting the Church.
7.4 – Explain how Jesus teaches each person how to listen to and talk with God.
7.5 - Compose simple petitions.
7.6 - Participate communally in the tradition of prayers for the Church: Sign of the Cross Our Father Hail Mary Grace before Meals Doxology
(Glory to the Father...)
Section II - We Live
How do the teachings of social justice and morality, and the act of serving others affect the quality of life for individuals and the community?
Expectation #1
1.0 – We understand how God loves each person by understanding how people love each other.
1.1 – Explain why we need to respect each person and the property of others.
1.2 - Explain why we needs others and need to share with others.
1.3 – Explain why we need to show gratitude.
1.4 – Describe how choices have consequences.
1.5 – Show how to act appropriately in response to feelings.
Expectation #2
2.0 - The seven key principles of the Catholic social teachings can be applied to personal and societal situations.
2.1 – Know that each person is loved by God and deserves to be treated with kindness.
2.2 – Know that life is a gift from God.
2.3 – Know that each person is a member of a family and list the responsibilities associated with being a member of the family.
2.4 - Know that Christians are called to treat each person with respect and to resolve any conflicts that arise in ways consistent with
Jesus’ teaching and example.
2.5 - Describe others who are poor and needy and know that Christians are called to respond to the needs of all Christ’s people,
especially the poor and needy.
2.6 – Know that it is their work in life to use and share their God-given talents with others.
2.7 – Appreciate the work of others and know it is their work to complete class work on time, take care of supplies, and participate in school.
2.8 – Discuss how by virtue of Baptism, every Christian is called to service and that this call is fulfilled through a variety of lifestyles and ministries.
2.9 – Explain why all people are one human family.
2.10 - Describe how each person is called to be a caretaker of the earth and list ways to appreciate the world God has given each person,
by conserving the resources God created and by living in peace with all peoples and creatures of the earth.
Section III - We are God’s Family
How does the Christian faith nurture spirituality, encourage respect for the life and dignity of the human person, and appreciate the religious traditions and cultures of others based on the belief that we are all children of God?
Expectation #1
1.0 - Each person is drawn to God who, in creating them, has placed a desire for happiness in their hearts.
1.1 – Illustrate the wonders of God’s creation which are gifts to each person.
1.2 – Give examples of how each person shows love for others, their families, their friends and all children of God.
1.3 - Know that each person is special because God created him or her and that Jesus, his Son, desires a loving friendship with us.
1.4 – Know that the family of God is one and that God assists each person in respecting and helping one another.
Expectation #2
2.0 - The Church is the People of God, the Body of Christ and the Community of Faith.
2.1 – Explain how each person is a member of God’s family and that each person becomes a member of God’s special family and the Church
through Baptism.
2.2 – Know what it means to be a Catholic Christian.
2.3 – Describe how various cultures celebrate holy days of the Church.
2.4 – Discuss how lay people, priests, religious sisters, religious brothers and deacons are called by God to reflect God’s love through
their special roles in the Church.
Expectation #3
3.0 - The church expresses basic principles of Catholic teaching on the family.
3.1 – Describe how everyone is special and unique.
3.2 Describe how humans grow and how our body and our five senses, are a gift from God.
3.3 Discuss how family is a gift from God.