Grade 1 Class Option Curriculum 2014-2015
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Week Beginning Sunday,
September 7: Introductions, Chapter 1: God the Father. Assign homework
September 14: Review Homework. Chapter 2: We Believe in the Blessed Trinity. Assign homework
September 21: Review Homework. Chapter 3: Jesus Grew Up in a Family. Assign homework
September 28: Review Homework. Chapter 4: Jesus Works Among the People. Assign homework
October 5: Review Homework. Chapter 5: Jesus Teaches Us About Love. Assign homework
October 12: Review Homework. Chapter 6: The Church Day. Assign homework
October 19: Review Homework. Chapter 7: Ordinary Time. Assign homework
October 26: Review Homework. Chapter 8: Jesus Had Many Followers. Assign homework
November 2: Review Homework. Chapter 9: Jesus Died and Rose to New Life. Assign homework
November 9: Review Homework. Chapter 10: Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit. Assign homework
November 16: Review Homework. Chapter 11: Jesus Died and Rose to New Life. Assign homework
November 23: NO CLASSES
November 30: Review Homework. Chapter 13: Advent Pages 115-120. Assign homework
December 7: Review Homework. Chapter 14: Christmas Pages 121-126. Assign homework
December 14: Review Homework. Watch Nativity Video or Christmas Activity
December 21: NO CLASSES
December 28: NO CLASSES
January 4: Chapter 12: The Church Serves. Assign homework
January 11: Review Homework. Chapter 15: We Belong to a Parish. Assign homework
January 18: Review Homework. Chapter 16: We Celebrate the Sacraments. Assign homework
January 25: Review Homework. Chapter 17: The Church Welcomes New Members. Assign homework
February 1: Review Homework. Chapter 18: We Are Followers of Jesus. Assign homework
February 8: Review Homework. Chapter 19: We Celebrate God’s Forgiveness. Assign homework
February 15: Review Homework. Chapter 22: Jesus Gives US the Eucharist. Assign homework
February 22: Review Homework. Chapter 20: Lent Pages 171-176. Assign homework
March 1: Review Homework. Chapter 23: We Celebrate Mass. Assign homework
March 8: Review Homework. Chapter 24: We Share God’s Love. Assign homework
March 15: Review Homework. Chapter 25: We Honor Mary and the Saints. Assign homework
March 22: Review Homework. Chapter 26: We Care for the Gifts of God’s Creation. Assign homework
March 29: NO CLASSES
April 5: NO CLASSES
April 12: Review Homework. Chapter 21: The Three Days. Assign homework
April 19: Review Homework. Chapter 27: Easter. Assign homework
April 26: Review Homework. Discuss May as Mary’s month and introduce the Rosary
May 3: Choose a video, practice saying a decade of the Rosary, or review important previous topics
Grade 2 Class Option Curriculum 2014-2015
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Week Beginning Sunday,
September 7: Introductions, Chapter 1: Jesus Son of God. Assign homework
September 14: Review Homework. Chapter 2: Jesus Gives Us the Church. Assign homework
September 21: Review Homework. Chapter 3: God’s Love. Assign homework
September 28: Review Homework. Chapter 4: Baptism. Assign homework
October 5: Review Homework. Chapter 5: Confirmation. Assign homework
October 12: Review Homework. Chapter 6: The Church Year. Assign homework
October 19: Review Homework. Chapter 7: Ordinary Time. Assign homework
October 26: Review Homework. Chapter 8: Learn About God’s Love. Assign homework
November 2: Review Homework. Chapter 9: God Gives Us Laws. Assign homework
November 9: Review Homework. Chapter 10: We Follow God’s Laws. Assign homework
November 16: Review Homework. Chapter 13: Advent. Assign homework
November 23: NO CLASSES
November 30: Review Homework. Chapter 11: We Prepare Sac. Of Forgiveness. Assign homework
December 7: Review Homework. Review and Visit Reconciliation Room. Assign homework
December 14: Review Homework. Chapter 14: Christmas
December 21: NO CLASSES
December 28: NO CLASSES
January 4: Chapter 12: Celebrating the Sacrament of Forgiveness. Assign homework
January 11: Review Homework. Chapter 15: Eucharist. Assign homework
January 18: Review Homework. Chapter 16: Celebration of the Eucharist. Assign homework
January 25: Review Homework. Chapter 17: We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Word. Assign homework
February 1: Review Homework. Chapter 18We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Assign homework
February 8: Review Homework. Chapter 19: We Go in Peace. Assign homework
February 15: Review Homework. Review and test. Assign homework
February 22: Review Homework. Chapter 20: Lent. Assign homework
March 1: Review Homework. Chapter 22: God Calls Us to Love and Serve. Assign homework
March 8: Review Homework. Chapter 23: The Church Lives Today. Assign homework
March 15: Review Homework. Chapter 24: We Pray. Assign homework
March 22: Review Homework. Chapter 25: Mary and the Saints. Assign homework
March 29: NO CLASSES
April 5: NO CLASSES
April 12: Review Homework. Chapter 21: The Three Days. Assign homework
April 19: Review Homework. Chapter 27: Easter. Assign homework
April 26: Review Homework. Chapter 26: We Show Love and Respect. Assign homework
May 3: Video Grandma’s Bread and Review
Grade 3 Class Option Curriculum 2014-2015
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Week Beginning Sunday,
September 7: Introductions, Chapter 1: God Sends His Own Son. Assign homework
September 14: Review Homework. Chapter 2: Jesus Teaches About God’s Love. Assign homework
September 21: Review Homework. Chapter 3: Christ Will Come Again. Assign homework
September 28: Review Homework. Chapter 4: The Church Begins. Assign homework
October 5: Review Homework. Chapter 5: We Learn About the Early Church. Assign homework
October 12: Review Homework. Chapter 6: The Church Year. Assign homework
October 19: Review Homework. Chapter 7: Ordinary Time. Assign homework
October 26: Review Homework. Chapter 25: We Are God’s Holy People. Assign homework
November 2: Review Homework. Chapter 8: The Church Has 4 Marks. Assign homework
November 9: Review Homework. Chapter 9: The Church Teaches All. Assign homework
November 16: Review Homework. Chapter 13: Advent. Assign homework
November 23: NO CLASSES
November 30: Review Homework. Teach Rosary, Review Prayers. Assign homework
December 7: Review Homework. Chapter 10: The Church Prays. Assign homework
December 14: Review Homework. Chapter 14: Christmas
December 21: NO CLASSES
December 28: NO CLASSES
January 4: Chapter 11: The Parish is Our Home. Assign homework
January 11: Review Homework. Chapter 12: God Calls Us To Holiness. Assign homework
January 18: Review Homework. Chapter 15: We Celebrate the Sacraments. Assign homework
January 25: Review Homework. Chapter 16: Celebrating Eucharist: The Mass. Assign homework
February 1: Review Homework. Chapter 17: We Worship at Mass. Assign homework
February 8: Review Homework. Chapter 22: We Continue the Work of Jesus. Assign homework
February 15: Review Homework. Chapter 19. : We Pray for Healing and Eternal Life. Assign homework
February 22: Review Homework. Chapter 20: Lent. Assign homework
March 1: Review Homework. Chapter 23: The Church Respects All People. Assign homework
March 8: Review Homework. Review of All Sacraments. Assign homework
March 15: Review Homework. Chapter 18: Celebrating Penance and Reconciliation. Assign homework
March 22: Review Homework. Chapter 21: Three Days. Assign homework
March 29: NO CLASSES
April 5: NO CLASSES
April 12: Review Homework. Chapter 24: The Church is Worldwide. Assign homework
April 19: Review Homework. Chapter 27: Easter. Assign homework
April 26: Review Homework. Review of Prayers and any missed lessons
May 3: Review Homework. Chapter 26: The Kingdom of God Continues to Grow
Grade 4 Class Option Curriculum 2014-2015
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Week Beginning Sunday,
September 7: Introductions, Chapter 1. Assign homework
September 14: Review Homework. Chapter 2. Assign homework
September 21: Review Homework. Chapter 3. Assign homework
September 28: Review Homework. Chapter 4. Assign homework
October 5: Review Homework. Chapter 5. Assign homework
October 12: Review Homework. Chapter 6: The Church Day. Assign homework
October 19: Review Homework. Chapter 7. Assign homework
October 26: Review Homework. All Saints Day Activity. Assign homework
November 2: Review Homework. Chapter 7. Assign homework
November 9: Review Homework. Chapter 8. Assign homework
November 16: Review Homework. Chapter 9. Assign homework
November 23: NO CLASSES
November 30: Review Homework. Chapter 10. Assign homework
December 7: Review Homework. Chapter 13. Assign homework
December 14: Review Homework. Chapter 14. Christmas Activity
December 21: NO CLASSES
December 28: NO CLASSES
January 4: Chapter 11. Assign homework
January 11: Review Homework. Chapter 12. Assign homework
January 18: Review Homework. Chapter 15. Assign homework
January 25: Review Homework. Chapter 16. Assign homework
February 1: Review Homework. Chapter 17. Assign homework
February 8: Review Homework. Chapter 18. Assign homework
February 15: Review Homework. Chapter 19. Assign homework
February 22: Review Homework. Chapter 20: Lent Pages 171-176. Assign homework
March 1: Review Homework. Chapter 22. Assign homework
March 8: Review Homework. Chapter 23. Assign homework
March 15: Review Homework. Chapter 24. Assign homework
March 22: Review Homework. Chapter 25. Assign homework
March 29: NO CLASSES
April 5: NO CLASSES
April 12: Review Homework. Chapter 26. Assign homework
April 19: Review Homework. Chapter 21. Assign homework
April 26: Review Homework. Discuss May as Mary’s month and activity
May 3: Play question and answer game
Grade 5 Class Option Curriculum 2014-2015
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Week Beginning Sunday,
September 7: Introductions, Chapter 1: Jesus Shares His Life. Assign homework
September 14: Review Homework. Chapter 2: Jesus Share His Mission. Assign homework
September 21: Review Homework. Chapter 3: Church Celebrates Seven Sacraments. Assign homework
September 28: Review Homework. Chapter 4: New Life in Christ. Assign homework
October 5: Review Homework. Chapter 16: Celebration of Penance & Reconciliation. Assign homework
October 12: Review Homework. Chapter 23: Called to Live as Jesus’ Disciples. Assign homework
October 19: Review Homework. Chapter 5: Celebration of Baptism. Assign homework
October 26: Review Homework. Chapter 6: Liturgical Year-Life of Christ. Assign homework
November 2: Review Homework. Chapter 7: Ordinary Time. Assign homework
November 9: Review Homework. Chapter 8: Coming of the Holy Spirit. Assign homework
November 16: Review Homework. Chapter 13: Advent. Assign homework
November 23: NO CLASSES
November 30: Review Homework. Chapter 9: Celebration of Confirmation. Assign homework
December 7: Review Homework. Chapter 10: Jesus Christ, The Bread of Life. Assign homework
December 14: Review Homework. Chapter 14: Christmas.
December 21: NO CLASSES
December 28: NO CLASSES
January 4: Chapter 12: The Church Serves. Assign homework
January 11: Review Homework. Chapter 11: The Celebration of the Eucharist. Assign homework
January 18: Review Homework. Chapter 12: Living as Prayerful People. Assign homework
January 25: Review Homework. Chapter 15: We Turn to God. Assign homework
February 1: Review Homework. Chapter 17: Jesus the Healer. Assign homework
February 8: Review Homework. Chapter 18: Celebration of Anointing of the Sick. Assign homework
February 15: Review Homework. Chapter 19: Mary: Model of Discipleship. Assign homework
February 22: Review Homework. Chapter 20:Lent and Rosary Sorrowful Mysteries. Assign homework
March 1: Review Homework. Chapter Review of Lent. Assign homework
March 8: Review Homework. Chapter 21: Triduum. Assign homework
March 15: Review Homework. Chapter 22: Faith Hope and Love. Assign homework
March 22: Review Homework. Chapter 24: Matrimony, Lent. Assign homework
March 29: NO CLASSES
April 5: NO CLASSES
April 12: Review Homework. Chapter 25: Holy Orders, Holy Thursday. Assign homework
April 19: Review Homework. Chapter 26: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. Assign homework
April 26: Review Homework. Chapter 27. Assign homework
May 3: Finish any chapters, review prayers
Grade 6 Class Option Curriculum 2014-2015
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Week Beginning Sunday,
September 7: Introductions, Chapter 1: God’s Revelation. Assign homework
September 14: Review Homework. Chapter 2: Creation. Assign homework
September 21: Review Homework. Chapter 3: People Turn from God. Assign homework
September 28: Review Homework. Chapter 4: God Promises to Help People. Assign homework
October 5: Review Homework. Chapter 5: The Patriarchs: God Chooses a People. Assign homework
October 12: Confession
October 19: Review Homework. Chapter 6: Liturgical Year, Chapter 7: Ordinary Time. Assign homework
October 26: Review Homework. Chapter 8: An Enslaved People. Assign homework
November 2: Review Homework. Chapter 9: A Free People. Assign homework
November 9: Review Homework. Chapter 10: A Conquering People. Assign homework
November 16: Review Homework. Chapter 11: A Royal People. Assign homework
November 23: NO CLASSES
November 30: Review Homework. Chapter 13: Advent. Assign homework
December 7: Review Homework. Chapter 12: A Prosperous People. Assign homework
December 14: Review Homework. Chapter 15: A Divided People: Israel. Assign homework. Chpt 14.
December 21: NO CLASSES
December 28: NO CLASSES
January 4: Chapter 16: A Divided People: Judah, the Southern Kingdom. Assign homework
January 11: Review Homework. Chapter 17: The Exile and the Journey Home. Assign homework
January 18: Review Homework. Chapter 18: A Strong People. Assign homework
January 25: Review Homework. Chapter 19: God Fulfills His Promise. Assign homework
February 1: Review Homework. Chapter 22: Jesus. Teacher and Healer. Assign homework
February 8: Review Homework. Chapter 23: Jesus, Redeemer and Savior. Assign homework
February 15: Review Homework. Chapter 24: The Church Begins. Assign homework
February 22: Review Homework. Chapter 20: Lent. Assign homework
March 1: Review Homework. Chapter 25: The Bible and the Church Today. Assign homework
March 8: Review Homework. Chapter 26: The Church and the World. Assign homework
March 15: Review Homework. Test. Assign homework
March 22: Review Homework. Chapter 21: Triduum. Assign homework
March 29: NO CLASSES
April 5: NO CLASSES
April 12: Review Homework. Chapter 27: Easter. Assign homework
April 19: Review Homework. Review, Video, other activity. Assign homework
April 26 Review Homework. Review, Video, other activity. Assign homework
May 3: Review Homework. Review, Video, other activity. Assign homework
Grade 9 Classroom
Grade 7 through Grade 9 are combined into one learning session. The curriculum is based on a three-year cycle. The text resources used are Faith & Life Series 6 and 7 by Ignatius Press, and Chosen by Ascension Press.
Year A (2014-2015)
1. Chapter 17: Last Supper (Faith & Life 6)
2. Lesson 11: How Does God Help When it Hurts? (Chosen)
3. Chapter 1: God’s Law, Conscience (Faith & Life 6)
4. Lesson 10: Why Tell My Sins to a Priest (Chosen)
5. Rosary (Sorrowful Mysteries)
6. Lesson 12: Who is the Holy Spirit (Chosen)
7. Lesson 13: What Does the Holy Spirit Do For Me? (Chosen
8. Adoration
9. Chapter 2: First Commandment (Faith & Life 6)
10. Chapter 5: Second Commandment (Faith & Life 6)
11. Chapter 6: Third Commandment (Faith & Life 6)
12. Chapter 8: Fourth Commandment (Faith & Life 6)
13. Chapter 11: Fifth Commandment (Faith & Life 6)
14. Chapter 13: Sixth Commandment, Ninth Commandment (Faith & Life 6)
15. Chapter 14: Seventh Commandment, Tenth Commandment (Faith & Life 6)
16. Chapter 15: Eighth Commandment (Faith & Life 6)
17. Chapter 3: Prayer (Faith & Life 6)
18. Chapter 4: Saints (Faith & Life 6)
19. Chapter 20: Holy Communion (Faith & Life 6)
20. Chapter 16: Seven Sacraments (Faith & Life 7)
21. Chapter 7: Self-Denial (Faith & Life 6)
22. Chapter 9: Authority, Obedience (Faith & Life 6)
23. Chapter 19: The Mass, The Feast of God (Faith & Life 6)
24. Divine Mercy Chaplet
25. Chapter 23: Liturgy of the Word (Faith & Life 6)
26. Chapter 24: Liturgy of the Eucharist (Faith & Life 6)
27. Adoration
28. Chapter 25: The Communion Rite (Faith & Life 6)
29. Chapter 21: Resurrection, Ascension (Faith & Life 6)
30. Chapter 20: Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Faith & Life 7)
YEAR B (2015-2016)
1. Chapter 26: Receiving Jesus (Faith & Life 6)
2. Chapter 27: Anointing of the Sick, Preparation for Heaven (Faith & Life 7)
3. Chapter 29: Death, Particular Judgment (Faith & Life 6)
4. Chapter 24: Sin, Conscience (Faith & Life 7)
5. Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)
6. Lesson 19: Who is Mary? (Chosen)
7. Lesson 14: Why Have I Been Chosen? (Chosen)
8. Adoration
9. Lesson 24: Where Do I Go From Here? (Chosen)
10. Chapter 3: Creation, Man, Angels, The Fall (Faith & Life 7)
11. Chapter 4: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph (Faith & Life 7)
12. Chapter 5: Moses, Passover, Ten Commandments, Joshua, Judges, Kings (Faith & Life 7)
13. Chapter 6: Prophets, Elijah, Isaiah, John the Baptist (Faith & Life 7)
14. Chapter 27: The Eucharist (Faith & Life 6 )
15. Chapter 28: Holy Orders (Faith & Life 7)
16. Chapter 1: Faith Revelation (Faith & Life 7)
17. Chapter 2: Salvation History, Scripture, Tradition, Magisterium (Faith & Life 7)
18. Chapter 11: Catholic Church, Papacy and Apostles (Faith & Life 7)
19. Chapter 9: Sacrifice (Faith & Life 7)
20. Chapter 28: The True and Abiding Presence (Faith & Life 6)
21. Lesson 16: What Does it Mean to Say, I Do? (Chosen)
22. Chapter 10: Grace, Redemption (Faith & Life 7)
23. Chapter 13: Grace (Faith & Life 7)
24. Adoration
25. Chapter 14: Theological Virtues (Faith & Life 7)
26. Chapter 15: Cardinal Virtues, Seven Capital Sins (Faith & Life 7)
27. Chapter 22: Mass Sacrifice (Faith & Life 7)
28. Divine Mercy Chaplet
29. Chapter 25: Mercy (Faith & Life 7)
30. Chapter 31: Second Coming, General Judgment (Faith & Life 6)
YEAR C (2016-2017)
1. Lesson 15: Why Do I Have to Go to Mass (Chosen)
2. Chapter 17: Baptism (Faith & Life 7)
3. Chapter 10: Catholic Church (Faith & Life 6)
4. Chapter 26: Sacrament of Penance (Faith & Life 7)
5. Rosary (Joyful Mysteries)
6. Chapter 31: Blessed Virgin Mary (Faith & Life 7)
7. Chapter 12: Pentecost, Holy Spirit (Faith & Life 7)
8. Chapter 19: Confirmation (Faith & Life 7)
9. Adoration
10. Lesson 3: What’s Your Story, God? (Chosen)
11. Lesson 4: How Do I Know God is Real (Chosen)
12. Lesson 6: Why Be Catholic? (Chosen)
13. Lesson 7: Where Am I Going? (Chosen)
14. Lesson 8: How Do I Get There? (Chosen)
15. Chapter 21: Eucharist (Faith & Life 7)
16. Chapter 29: Matrimony (Faith & Life 7)
17. Lesson 20: What Would Jesus Do? (Chosen)
18. Lesson 22: Why Wait? (Chosen)
19. Lesson 23: How Do I Build the Kingdom? (Chosen)
20. Chapter 12: Charity, Forgiveness, Scandal (Faith & Life 6)
21. Chapter 16: Beatitudes (Faith & Life 6)
22. Chapter 23: Holy Communion (Faith & Life 7)
23. Chapter 30: Sacramentals and Piety (Faith & Life 7)
24. Chapter 18: The Living Sacrifice (Faith & Life 6)
25. Lesson 17: Who’s Calling? (Chosen)
26. Adoration
27. Chapter 7: Jesus: True God and True Man, God the Son (Faith & Life 7)
28. Chapter 8: Jesus, Our Priest, Prophet and King (Faith & Life 7)
29. Divine Mercy Chaplet
30. Chapter 30: Heaven, Hell and Purgatory, Communion of Saints (Faith & Life 6)