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Religious Education
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Curriculum |
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| Grade 1 |
| The concept of God as a loving God and Creator, God the Father, Son and
Spirit and lessons about Baptism are the focus of the 1st grade
curriculum. |
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Grade 2 - First Reconcilliation
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| The focus of the 2nd grade curriculum is the life of Jesus and His
unique love for us. The child also learns of the Father's healing,
forgiveness and love for us in the preparation and celebration of the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. |
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| Grade 3 - First Eucharist/First Holy Communion |
| The Church as Community and the people who hear and respond to God's
word, concentration on the Mass and preparation for the celebration of
First Eucharist are the major concentrations of the 3rd grade
curriculum. |
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| Grade 4 |
| The call to lead a moral life based on the examples of Jesus' life and
teachings, the Ten Commandments, Two Great Commandments, Beatitudes,
and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy are the focus of the 4th
grade. |
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| Grade 5 |
| The major theme is Sacrament, as Jesus' way of sharing God's life with
us through life-giving signs and actions. Each of the seven Sacraments
is studied in a comprehensive way. |
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| Grade 6 |
| The basic theme is God's self revelation throughout the Old Testament
realized in the covenant God makes with His people. Students are led to
discover the richness of our Judeo-Christian roots and develop an
appreciation for the Old Testament as God's living word for us today. |
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| Grade 7 |
| The person of Jesus is the focus of grade 7. The appropriateness of
this focus is evident when we recognize the interest and attention of
the adolescent to interpersonal relationships and peer groupings. The
student is challenged to know Jesus and to follow His way of life
through the Church, the Sacraments and the New Testament. |
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| Grade 8 |
| The Roman Catholic Church and its history is the 8th grade focus. The
models of the church, its marks, mission and the liturgical year is
highlighted. Students are challenged to develop a deeper understanding
of the Church through the experience of Christian morality |
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| Grade 9 |
| Students begin the Confirmation process in 9th grade and continue
through the 10th grade. The students begin to incorporate the Catholic
doctrine learned over their elementary years and more directly apply it
to their life. The focus is one of faith and formation, helping the
student to become a more active and conscientious young, Catholic adult. |
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| Grade 10 - Confirmation |
| The journey of Confirmation preparation provides an opportunity for
each candidate to take the time to understand and reflect upon their
relationship with Jesus, the Church and the meaning of a Christian
lifestyle. It includes a Commitment Mass, retreat with sponsors and an
interview with one of the parish staff. |
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| Special Needs Education |
| This program is specially designed for students who have mental and
physical challenges so that they may receive the Sacraments in their
own time according to their special needs. |
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