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School Grades K–8Scope and Sequence

UNIT 1: We Gather as BelieversOur parish church community comes togethereach week. We give praise and thanks to Godand we celebrate our faith.

UNIT 2: We Ask God’s ForgivenessGod is always ready to forgive us when we sin.God calls us to be sorry for the wrongs wehave done. He wants us to forgive others whohave wronged us.

UNIT 3: We Celebrate the Word of GodThe Word of God is Jesus Christ among us.When we listen to the Scripture readings, weare taught the way of the Gospel. We areinspired to live as true followers of Jesus.

UNIT 4: We Celebrate the Gift of EucharistGod the Father’s greatest gift to us is his onlySon, Jesus Christ. We celebrate the Eucharist topraise and thank God for this gift. We celebrateto share more fully in the life of Christ.

UNIT 5: We Go in PeaceMade stronger by the Eucharist, we workto be more like Christ in all we do. We canhelp others know about Jesus by the way wetreat them.

UNIT 1: The Church Is OneOur faith in the Lord Jesus Christ brings ustogether. As Catholics, we are also broughttogether by the Sacraments, which make ourfaith strong.

UNIT 2: The Church Is HolyWe meet the Lord Jesus Christ in his work thatwe read about in the Gospels. We learn to bethe likeness of God our Father. We do thisthrough the love we receive from his divine Son.

UNIT 3: The Church is CatholicJesus taught us that God is the Father of all.Our Church welcomes all God’s children.

UNIT 4: The Church Is ApostolicFor the past two thousand years, the Churchhas spread throughout the world. It is faithfulto the teachings of the Apostles who weretaught by Jesus.

UNIT 5: The Church Has a Missionto the WorldThe Catholic Church is a sign of the justice andpeace of God’s kingdom in this world and inthe world to come.

UNIT 5: Social JusticeJesus taught that the way to holiness is to serveothers. Today the Church is dedicated toserving the poor and disadvantagedthroughout the world.

UNIT 1: The Goodness of GodGod’s goodness shines forth in his Creation and inhis constant care. After he had led the Hebrewpeople out of Egypt, God gave them his law onMount Sinai. In the Ten Commandments, we seeGod’s concern for his people.

UNIT 3: The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit gave the first disciples the courageto preach about Jesus Christ and to build up theChurch with new members. The Holy Spirit enablesus to become witnesses to the same faith.

UNIT 4: The ChurchThe Church spread rapidly in the first century.Disciples such as Saint Paul preached the Gospeland established communities around theMediterranean world. These churches becamecenters of a new sense of justice and worship.

UNIT 2: Jesus Is the Son of GodThrough his life and teaching, Jesus showed uswhat it means to be made in the image of God.Through his Death and Resurrection, Christgave us a share in his divine life forever.

1. We Belong to Jesus’ Church. Followers of Jesus; Catholic Church;What Catholics do.

2. We Gather to Celebrate Mass. Catholics gather for Mass; Jesus is with us;We see holy objects in church.

3. God’s Word Teaches Us. Readings at Mass come from the Bible; The Bible is theWord of God; God’s Word helps us follow Jesus.

4. We Give Praise to God. We celebrate God’s goodness; Bible prayers of praise;We praise God at Mass.

1. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25C; Ch. 4 Section 29E2. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-33. NDC Ch. 10 Section 67A4. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-3

1. The Good Shepherd, John 10:2-14; Love One Another, John 13:33-35 2. Jesus Is With Us, Matthew 18:20 3. A Man Learns About God,Acts 8:26-40; The Storm at Sea, Luke 8:22-25 4. Praise God!, Psalm148 God Saves the Hebrews, Exodus 14 and 15

1. Catholic Church; community 2. Church; Mass;parish 3. Bible 4. praise; prayer; Gloria

1. Saint Rose of Lima2. Saint John Neumann3. Saint Augustine of Hippo4. Saint Benedict

1. The Sign of the Cross2. A Blessing Prayer3. A Listening Prayer4. A Prayer of Praise

1. Caring and Sharing2. Church Decorating3. Priests and Deacons4. Children’s Choir

1. CCC #764, 777, 2166-2167.2. CCC #1678, 2662, 2720, 1180-1181.3. CCC #69, 136, 1190, 1802, 2018, 2662.4. CCC #2590, 2644, 2694, 2757, 2691, 2696.

UNIT 1: Our Church CommunityWith our families, we belong to our churchcommunity. We come together to thank andpraise God. We care for one another’s needs.

1. GDC #68, #86, #158, #1682. GDC #51, #85, #2173. GDC #127, #1284. GDC #56, #122, #130

5. God is Our Loving Father. God created the world; God cares for all creation;We can care for creation.

6. Baptism is a Wonderful Gift. Baptism celebrates welcome; Water and newlife; Grace helps us to follow Jesus.

7. God Made Us to Be Good and Holy. God made us to love; Heaven; Loving Godand others.

8. We Give Thanks to God. God is our Father; We thank God; We pray the Lord’sPrayer.

5. God Creates the World, Exodus 14 and 15 God Creates People,Genesis 1:26-31, 2:3 6. The Baptism of Jesus, Mark 1:7-11 7. A ManQuestions Jesus, Luke 10:25-28 8. God Is a Good Father, Matthew7:9-11 The Man Who Said “Thank You”, Luke 17:11-19

5. creation; Creator 6. Baptism; grace 7. holy;Heaven 8. Lord’s Prayer; hallowed

5. Thank You, God!6. Praying With Holy Water7. Praying with Movement8. A Thank You Prayer

5. CCC #44, 68, 317, 353, 2644.6. CCC #804, 1277-1278, 2021.7. CCC #44-45, 319, 381, 1711, 1798, 2134.8. CCC #1825, 2161, 2590, 2680, 2721, 2798

5. GDC #169, #1706. GDC #71, #907. GDC #278. GDC #115, #122

9. Jesus is God’s Son. Mary is Jesus’ mother; God sent Jesus to save us; We can tellothers about Jesus.

10. We Celebrate the Gift of the Eucharist. The Last Supper; The Eucharist; Jesusis present in the Eucharist.

11. Jesus Teaches Us About Forgiveness. Sin; Obeying God’s laws; God’sforgiveness.

12. We Pray with God’s Word. Jesus’ prayer; Praying with God’s Word; Growingcloser to Jesus.

9. The Good News, Luke 1:26-38 Jesus Is Born, Luke 2:1-7 10. TheLast Supper, Luke 22:7-20 11. Jesus Forgives, Luke 19:1-10 The GoldenRule, Matthew 5:1-2, 7:12 12. The Prayer of Jesus, Luke 2:41-52, 4:1;Matthew 14:13, 23, 26:30 Jesus Blesses the Children, Mark 10:10-16

9 angel; Jesus; Savior 10. Last Supper; Eucharist;tabernacle; Christ 11. forgive; sin 12. Psalms;Temple; Gospel

9. CCC #350, 454, 479, 509, 620-621, 1945.10. CCC #1323, 1378-1379, 1409, 1412.11. CCC #1441, 1450, 1490, 245, 2508.12. CCC #139, 561, 2662, 2721.

UNIT 3: God’s Son, JesusGod’s greatest gift to us is his Son, Jesus. Jesusshowed us how to be a child of God. Jesustaught us how to care about one another.

9. GDC #40, #4110. GDC #21811. GDC #10212. GDC #81, #116

13. Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ promise; Gift of God’s love; the HolySpirit helps us make good choices.

14. We Celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit and the Sacraments;Baptism and Confirmation; Living as good Catholics.

15. The Holy Spirit is Our Helper. Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Following Jesus;Learning good habits of showing love for others.

16. The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray. Learning to Pray; Prayer petitions; Praying tothe Holy Spirit at Mass.

13. A Special Helper, John 14:15-31 14. The Story of Nicodemus,John 3:1-21 15. A Letter from Paul, Galatians 5:14-25 16. A SpecialTeacher, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, Ephesians 6:18, Matthew 7:7-8

13. Holy Spirit 14. Sacraments; Confirmation15. Christians; Fruits of the Holy Spirit16. petitions

13. GDC #43, #99, #10014. GDC #51, #65, #71, #8515. GDC #85, #86, #87, #11716. GDC #137

UNIT 4: The Holy SpiritJesus sends us the Holy Spirit to help us live asJesus’ followers. Sometimes it is hard to knowwhat God wants us to do. We can pray to theHoly Spirit for help.

UNIT 5: Jesus’ Church of FollowersThe Catholic Church throughout the worldhelps people in need. These people are ourbrothers and sisters. As baptized Christians,we are called to love and serve others.

17. Jesus’ Followers Become the Church. The first Christian community; Growingin faith; Showing love for others.

18. We Celebrate Pentecost. The Birthday of the Church; The coming of the HolySpirit; Living in peace with everyone.

19. The Church Helps the World. Our mission; Loving and helping others; Servingothers with joy.

20. We Pray with Holy Songs. Hymns; Catholics sing holy songs at Mass; Holysongs give God praise and thanks.

17. CCC #180-181, 1945.18. CCC #196, 261, 806, 868, 1208, 1679, 2721.19. CCC #1849, 942, 1890, 1926-1927, 2462.20. CCC #11156-1157, 2644, 2680, 2720.

17. GDC #43, #4418. GDC #46, #4819. GDC #58, #59, #8620. GDC #85

17. The First Christians, Acts 2:42-47 18. The Church’s Birthday,Acts 2:1-6 19. The Need for Helpers, Acts 6:1-7 20. Songs of theFirst Christians, Ephesians 5:18-19

17. faith; Amen 18. Pentecost; peace 19. mission;serve 20. hymns

5. NDC Ch. 4 Section 28A-16. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-17. NDC Chapter 4 Section 25H8. NDC Ch. 2 Section 20:1; Ch. 4 Section29E; Ch. 5 Section 34

9. NDC Ch. 2 section 1610. NDC Ch. 5 section 36A-311. NDC Ch. 6 Section 42D12. NDC Ch. 5 Section 34

13. NDC Ch. 4 Section 28A-3 and B14. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-1 and 215. NDC Ch. 2 Section 17A16. NCD Ch. 5 Section 34

17. NDC Ch. 4 Section 29C18. NCD Ch. 3 Section 25E19. NDC Ch. 6 Section 43A20. NDC Ch. 5 Section 38B-3

5. Saint Francis of Assisi6. Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha7. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton8. Saint Isidore the Farmer

9. Saint Joseph10. Saint Katharine Drexel11. Saint John Vianney12. Saint Mark

13. Saint Dominic Savio14. Saint Turibius15. Saint Paul; Saint Thomas Aquinas16. Saint Clare

17. Saint Peter the Apostle18. Saint Francis Xavier19. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta20. Saint Cecilia

9. A Good News Echo Prayer10. A Prayer of Adoration11. A Prayer for God’s Mercy12. An Acting Prayer

13. Glory Be to the Father14. A Prayer to the Holy Spirit15. A Prayer for the Holy Spirit’s Help16. A Holy Spirit Procession

17. A Prayer of Faith18. A Silent Prayer19. Saying “Yes” to God20. A Song of Praise and Thanks

5. Church Groundkeepers6. Welcoming New Members7. Parish Greeters8. Midnight Run

9. Shawl Ministry10. Special Helpers at Mass11. Secretary and Custodian12. Praying with Scripture

13. Teachers14. Altar Servers15. Youth Group16. Prayer Box

17. Job-Finding Helpers18. Readers of God’s Word19. Rosary for Peace20. Music Director

13. CCC #261, 733, 747, 2252, 2694.14. CCC #179, 198, 747, 985, 1131, 1279, 1320, 1715, 1983.15. CCC #747, 1803, 1833.16. CCC #1208, 1412, 1679, 2644, 2661, 2757.

1. Our Church Welcomes Us. The Catholic Church is the People of God; Weworship, work, and pray together; We follow Jesus.

2. We Belong to the Church. The Sacraments; Baptism fills us with God’s grace;Sharing in the life of Christ.

3. Our Church Shows Us How to Live. Called to be holy; Growing in holiness;Loving God and others.

4. We Praise and Thank God. Celebrating God’s goodness; Talking and listening toGod. We can pray alone or with others.

1. NDC Ch. 7 Section 48E2. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A3. NDC Ch. 7 Section 48E4. NDC Ch. 5 Section 38B

1. A Warm Welcome, Luke 5:27-29 The People of God, 1Corinthians 12:12-27 2. Children of God, Acts 10:30-48 3. The RealHero, Luke 10:29-35 The Rich Young Man, Mark 10:17-22 4. KingDavid Gives Thanks, 1 Chronicles 15 and Psalm 92:1-5

1. People of God; Mass 2. Sacraments; grace;Baptism; Original Sin 3. saints; holy 4. praise; psalms;prayer

1. Saint Matthew2. Saint Josephine Bakhita3. Mary, the Mother of Jesus;Saint Peter Claver; Saint Brigid; Saint Jerome

4. Pope Saint Gregory the Great

1. A Prayer of Thanksgiving2. A Prayer of Petition3. A Litany Prayer4. A Prayer of Praise and Thanks

1. Sharing Hospitality2. Godparents3. Classroom Parents4. School Choir

1. CCC #777, 804-805.2. CCC #416-417, 261, 985, 1277-1279, 2017, 2019.3. CCC #495, 509, 1700, 1804, 1833, 1839, 2030.4. CCC #1156-1158, 1191, 2559, 2590, 2637-2639.

1. GDC #27, #78, #105, #1062. GDC #90, #91, #1063. GDC #78, #1964. GDC #84, #85, #137

5. We Can Choose What is Good. Knowing right from wrong; Sin hurts ourfriendship with God and others; Being sorry for our sins.

6. We Celebrate God’s Forgiveness. Reconciliation; Celebrating God’s love andforgiveness; Making peace with God and the Church.

7. We Think About Our Choices. God’s Laws; Mortal and venial sin; Examinationof conscience.

8. We Say We Are Sorry. When we sin, we tell God we are sorry; We ask the HolySpirit to guide us; The Act of Contrition.

5. The Forgiving Father, Luke 15:11-24 Saul Changes His Life, Acts9:1-20 6. Jesus Forgives, Luke 7:36-50 7. The TenCommandments, Exodus 20:1-17 8. Return to God, Matthew 3:1-8A Shepherd and a Lost Sheep, Luke 15:4-7

5. free will; conscience; sin 6. Reconciliation;penance; absolution; grace 7. Ten Commandments;mortal sin; venial sin 8. contrition; Act of Contrition

5. A Prayer of Action6. A Reconciliation Prayer7. A Prayer for Forgiveness8. An Act of Contrition

5. CCC #386, 1711, 1713, 1730-1732, 1745, 1777-1778, 1785, 1796, 1833, 1871-1872.6. CCC #986, 1486, 1490-1491, 1494-1496, 2021, 2511.7. CCC #229, 1193, 1493, 1871-1875, 2081, 2134, 2161-2162, 2192, 2248, 2251,2505, 2553.

8. CCC #1451, 1492, 1494, 2559, 2694.

5. GDC #2266. GDC #178, #2327. GDC #87, #104, #1178. GDC #42–45

9. We Learn About God’s Love. We read the Word of God in the Bible; The Bibleteaches us about God’s love; Jesus is the Son of God.

10. We Listen to God’s Word. We listen to God’s Word at Mass; Liturgy of theWord; We pray what we believe in the Nicene Creed.

11. We Act on God’s Word. Living God’s Word; Jesus teaches that loving ourneighbor shows our love for God; The Works of Mercy.

12. We Pray for Others. Placing our trust in God in prayer; At Mass, we pray forour needs and the needs of others; Prayer of the Faithful.

9. God Loves All Creation, Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus in the Temple,Luke 2:41-52 10. A Story About Listening, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 11.How Christians Act, Matthew 25:31-46 12. Jesus Teaches AboutPrayer, Matthew 7:7-8; 18:19-20; John 16:23; 17:9-21

9 Bible; Sacred Scripture; Son of God 10. Liturgyof the Word; homily; Nicene Creed 11. Works ofMercy 12. Prayer of the Faithful

9. CCC #46-47, 68-69, 315, 454, 2460.10. CCC #1190, 1346-1350, 1408.11. CCC #682, 1698, 1878, 2460.12. CCC #2559, 2590, 2644, 2680, 2694, 2734-2735, 2756.

9. GDC #127, #12810. GDC #85, #87, #10811. GDC #38, #3912. GDC #85–87

13. Jesus Saves Us From Sin. Jesus is God’s greatest gift to us; Jesus’ sacrifice; Jesusis our Savior.

14. We Receive the Gift of Jesus. During Mass we remember the Last Supper; TheSacrament of the Eucharist; The Body and Blood of Christ.

15. We Carry on the Work of Jesus. Jesus taught about God’s love; The NewCommandment; Showing love for God by showing love for others.

16. We Pray Like Jesus. Jesus taught us to pray; The Lord’s Prayer; At Mass, we praythe Lord’s Prayer together.

13. Jesus Gives Up His Life, Mark 14:22-52; 15:22-47; 16:1-6Jesus Is Raised from the Dead, Matthew 28:1-10 14. Walking WithJesus, Luke 24:13-35 15. Jesus and the Little Girl, Mark 5:21-24, 35-42The New Commandment, John 13: 34 16. The Prayer of Jesus,Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:9-13

13. sacrifice; Savior; Resurrection 14. Sacrament of theEucharist; Holy Communion 15. New Commandment16. Lord’s Prayer; hallowed; trespasses; temptation

13. CCC #452, 561, 620-621, 629, 658.14. CCC #1112, 1408-1413, 1415-1416, 2590, 2721.15. CCC #561, 1503, 1878, 1970, 1972.16. CCC #2252, 2680, 2720, 2757, 2776, 2799, 2857.

13. GDC #101-10314. GDC #88, #90, #9115. GDC #85, #87, #11716. GDC #85, #115, #178

17. God Gives Us the Holy Spirit. Receiving the Holy Spirit; Spiritual gifts; TheHoly Spirit guides us in following Jesus.

18.We Celebrate Peace and Service. Jesus calls us to serve others; the Sacramentsof Holy Orders and Matrimony; serving the People of God, the Church.

19. We Work for Peace and Justice. Living in peace; treating everyone with justice;following Jesus and growing closer to God.

20. We Go Forth in the Holy Spirit. Blessings; Signs of God’s love; Asking God tobless us and others.

17. CCC #683, 741, 1845, 2644.18. CCC #779, 1591-1592, 1598, 1660, 1662, 2397.19. CCC #2305, 2330, 2459, 2462, 2327.20. CCC #741, 1083, 1669, 1110, 1678, 2644-2645.

17. GDC #109, #110, #43–4518. GDC #85, #11719. GDC #157, #103, #10420. GDC #226, #85

17. The Special Gifts, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 14:12 18. Serving OneAnother, Philippians 2:3-4 19. The First Followers of Jesus, Acts4:32-35 20. God’s Grace and Blessing, Numbers 6:22-26

17. spiritual gifts 18. Sacrament of Holy Orders;Sacrament of Matrimony 19. peace; justice20. bless; blessing

5. NDC Ch. 6 Section 42D; Ch. 5 Section 36B-16. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36B-27. NDC Ch. 6 Section 458. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36B-1

9. NDC Ch. 2 Section 1610. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-311. NDC Ch. 6 Section 4412. NDC Ch. 5 Section 35C

13. NDC Ch. 5 section 3214. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-315. NDC Ch. 4 Section 29B16. NCD Ch. 4 Section 29E

17. NDC Ch. 2 Section 17A18. NCD Ch. 5 Section 36C19. NDC Ch. 6 Section 43C20. NDC Ch. 5 Section 34

5. Saint Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur; SaintPaula Frassinetti

6. Saint Edith Stein7. Saint Andrew the Apostle8. Saints Elizabeth and Zachary

9. Saint Angela Merici10. Saint Hilary of Poitiers11. Saint Vincent de Paul; Saint Martin de

Porres; Mother Frances Cabrini12. Saint Paula Montal Fornés13. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary14. Saint Teresa of the Andes15. Blessed Marianne of Molokai;

Blessed Father Damien16. Saint Francis Solano17. Saint Catherine of Siena;

Saint Thomas Aquinas18. Saint Anthony of Padua19. Saint Catherine of Alexandria20. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne

9. A Psalm About Creation10. A Responsorial Psalm11. A Listening Prayer12. Prayer of the Faithful

13. A Prayer of Faith14. Praying with a Gospel Story15. A Thumb Prayer for Others16. A Community Prayer

17. A Prayer to the Holy Spirit18. A Prayer of Thanks19. A Signing Prayer20. A Prayer of Blessing

5. Parish Council6. Parish Priest7. Community Outreach8. Sacristan

9. Green Thumbs Committee10. Lectors11. Youth Ministry12. Prayer Groups

13. Culture Club14. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communio15. School Nurse16. Religion Teachers

17. Principal18. Ushers19. School Secretary20. Sharing With Others

1. The Holy Spirit Guides Us to Live as Christians. Christians believe in Jesus;Baptized into the Catholic Church; Loving one another.

2. We Receive the Sacraments of Initiation. Celebrations of God’s love and grace;New life in Christ; Living our faith.

3. We Show Our Love for One Another. Created in God’s image; The domesticChurch; Loving our neighbor.

4. Jesus Teaches Us to Pray. God our Father; Prayer honors God; Showing ourbelief in God.

1. NDC Ch. 7 Section 36B2. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A3. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25H; Ch. 29 Section D4. NDC Ch. 2 Section 20

1. Saint Paul’s Message, Ephesians 4:1-6; Romans 12:3-8 A Promisefrom Jesus, John 14:15-18, 25-27, 30 2. Many Gifts for One Church, 1Corinthians 12:4-13 3. The Paralyzed Beggar, Acts 3:1-10 4. The Lord’sPrayer, Matthew 6:9-13

1. Communion of Saints; Christian; Catholic Church2. Sacraments of Christian Initiation; Sacraments;disciples; faith 3. neighbor; domestic Church4. hallowed; trespasses; Kingdom of God

1. Saints Peter and Paul, the Apostles2. Saint Frances Cabrini3. Saint Martin of Tours4. Blessed Maria Dominica Mantovani;Saint Thèrése of Lisieux

1. A Petition Prayer for God’s Church2. A Prayer of Initiation3. A Meditation Prayer4. Prayers of Sharing

1. Teachers2. Confirmation Sponsor3. Christian Service4. Prayer Groups

1. CCC #804, 806-807, 846, 849, 852, 866-867, 936, 960.2. CCC #181, 866-867, 1131, 1275, 1316, 1320.3. CCC #319, 1666, 1833, 1890, 1925, 2252, 2319.4. CCC #1892, 2644, 2680, 2720, 2757, 2774, 2798, 2800, 2857.

1. GDC #46, #48, #63, #1462. GDC #71, #88, #893. GDC #7226, #2554. GDC #85, #115, #122

5. Jesus Shows Us How to Forgive and Heal. Jesus frees us from sin; Living andacting as Jesus did; The Holy Spirit helps us to do God’s will.

6. We Celebrate Reconciliation and Healing. Sacraments of Healing; Venial andmortal sin; Anointing of the Sick.

7. Jesus Teaches Us How to Love. Following the Commandments; Loving God andeach other; The greatest commandment.

8. We Pray to the Holy Spirit. Asking God for what we need; God sends his HolySpirit; We believe in the Holy Trinity.

5. Jesus Cures a Sick Man, Luke 5:17-26 Jesus Shows Us How to Act,Ephesians 4:25-32 6. God Gives Strength to the Sick, James 5:13-157. Jesus Fulfills God’s Word, Luke 4:14-22 8. The Man Who WouldNot Quit, Luke 11:5-8

5. Original Sin; compassion; mercy 6. venial sin; mortalsin; Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation;Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick 7. Word of God,Commandments 8. Holy Trinity

5. A Response Prayer6. A Prayer of Sorrow7. A Prayer of Petition8. A Prayer to the Holy Trinity

5. CCC #417, 419, 620-621, 747.6. CCC #1486, 1493, 1527, 1529-1531, 1871, 1874-1875, 2507-2508.7. CCC #1926, 2020, 2055, 2134.8. CCC #179, 230, 261, 267, 747, 810, 867, 1592, 2590, 2800.

5. GDC #99, #1006. GDC #102, #2327. GDC #85, #87, #1178. GDC #80-83

9. Catholics Are Open to All. The Resurrection; Eternal life; The Catholic Churchwelcomes all people.

10. We Gather for Mass. We celebrate the Paschal Mystery at Mass; Sunday isholy; The Eucharist strengthens us to follow Jesus.

11. We Serve Others. We are called to share the Good News; Living as Jesustaught; Grace helps us to live with faith, hope, and love.

12. We Pray for All People. Being open to the gift of the Holy Spirit; Mary trustedthe Holy Spirit; Devotions to Mary.

9. The Samaritan Woman, John 4:2-42 Jesus Will Always Be With Us,Matthew 28:16-20 10. We Serve Each Other, Acts 2:42-47 11. Philipand the Ethiopian, Acts 8:26-39 12. The Fire at Pentecost, Acts 2:1-13

9 Resurrection; Paschal Mystery; Catholic 10. Liturgy;Scripture; Eucharist 11. missionary; grace 12. Pentecost;devotions

9. CCC #453, 620-621, 868.10. CCC #1208-1209, 2191, 2193-2195.11. CCC #179, 1841, 2022, 2460.12. CCC #508, 510, 744, 852, 973.

9. GDC #97, #10110. GDC #71-9111. GDC #46-4912. GDC #290-291

13. The Church Continues the Mission of the Apostles. Faithful to the teachingsof Jesus; Marks of the Church; Spreading the Good News.

14. We Are Committed Through the Sacraments. Building up the Church;Sacraments at the Service of Communion; Knowing our vocation.

15. We Are Faithful to Our Commitments. The Apostles’ mission; Living thecovenant; Parish ministries.

16. We Pray for Faith. The Apostles’ Creed sums up the teachings of the Apostles;Beliefs of the Church; Meaning of the Creed.

13. Jesus Sends the Apostles, Mark 16:14-15, Matthew 28:18-20 Peterthe Rock, Matthew 16:15-19 14. Jesus Is the High Priest, Hebrews 5:1-10,7:24 15. The Apostles’ Mission, Luke 9:1-12 Jesus Is Obedient, Luke2:41-52 16. Stephen Is Called to Serve, Acts 6:5-15; 7:1-2, 37-60

13. Apostles; apostolic; Marks of the Church 14. vocation;Sacrament of Matrimony; Sacrament of Holy Orders;Sacraments at the Service of Communion 15. covenant16. Apostles’ Creed

13. CCC #97-98, 561, 629, 656, 665, 778, 866-870, 973, 1209.14. CCC #939, 1592-1593, 1597-1598, 1660, 1663-1664, 2050, 2252-2253,

2461, 2397.15. CCC #936, 2397.16. CCC #179, 455, 479, 665, 682, 870, 1051, 1059, 1715, 1980, 2661.

13. GDC #86, #8714. GDC #46, #8615. GDC #158, #59716. GDC #85, #115

17. The Church is a Sign of the Kingdom of God. Learning about the Kingdomof God; Signs of peace, love, and justice; Sharing eternal life in Heaven.

18. We Are Called to Serve. Catholic blessings; Sacramentals; Open toGod’s grace.

19. The Church Is a Witness for Justice and Peace. Everyone is our neighbor;Ministry of service; Working for peace and justice.

20. The Church Prays for World Peace. Becoming peacemakers; Catholics praythroughout the day; We grow in holiness.

17. CCC #592, 839, 847, 1060, 1281.18. CCC #941, 1678, 2645.19. CCC #778, 1926, 1945, 1948, 2050, 2452, 2456, 2462.20. CCC #1895, 2456, 2720.

17. GDC #95, #127, #14618. GDC #38, #109, #14619. GDC #63, #6520. GDC #158, #159, #163

17. Jesus Describes God’s Kingdom, Mark 4:26-32 An Invitation to theKingdom, Matthew 25:31-40 18. The Priestly Blessing, Numbers 6:22-27We Pray through the Day, Psalm 143:10 19. The Good Samaritan,Luke 10:25-37 20. Zacchaeus the Tax Collector, Luke 19:1-10

17. eternal life 18. blessing; sacramental; layperson19. ministry; peace; justice 20. peacemaker;Liturgy of the Hours

5. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36B6. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36B-1, 2, 37. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25; Ch. 6 Sections 40, 448. NDC Ch. 4 Section 28A

9. NDC Ch. 2 Section 2210. NDC Ch. 5 Section 3311. NDC Ch. 2 Section 20-612. NDC Conclusion Section 74; Ch. 1 Section 16- B

13. NDC Ch. 2 Section 15; Ch. 3 Section 25C14. NDC Ch. 5 section 36C15. NDC Ch. 4 Section 29B-E16. NDC Ch. 3 Section 23 and 24C

17. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25 C18. NCD Ch. 5 Section 38A19. NDC Ch. 6 Section 43C20. NDC Ch. 6 Section 45I

5. Saint Francis of Assisi6. Blessed Jeanne Jugan7. Saint María Maravillas de Jesús;Saint Louise de Marillac

8. Saint Patrick9. Saint Katharine Drexel10. Saint Genoveva Torres Morales11. Saint Vincent Ferrer12. Saint Juan Diego; Saint Dominic de Guzman;

Mary, Our Blessed Mother

13. Saint Joachina de Vedruna de Mas14. Saint Joseph15. Saint Ángela of the Cross16. Saint Bernadette; Saint Joan of Arc

17. Saint Pauline of the AgonizingHeart of Jesus

18. Saint Benedict the Black19. Saint José María de Yermo y Parres20. Blessed Mother Teresa

9. A Prayer for Guidance10. The Gloria11. A Prayer of Praise12. A Litany for Mary

13. A Prayer of Belief14. A Vocation Prayer15. A Prayer of Commitment16. We Pray the Apostles’ Creed

17. A Prayer of Petition18. A Prayer of Blessing19. A Litany for Peace20. A Prayer for World Peace

5. Parish Council6. Helping People Who Are Grieving7. School Youth Groups8. A Parish Priest

9. Ministers of Hospitality10. Altar Servers11. Maintenance Workers12. Family Rosary Groups

13. World Mission Work14. Visions15. Music Teacher16. Earth Stewardship Committee

17. Christian Churches Working Together18. Communion Ministry to the Sick19. Mothers’ Prayer Group20. Peace Makers

1. God’s Goodness. God and creation is good; God reveals himself in the Trinity;Caring for God’s Creation.

2. Praise and Thanksgiving. We pray and give thanks at Mass; The two main partsof the Mass; the Last Supper.

3. The Commandments and God’s Covenant. The Ten Commandments; Living thefirst three Commandments; Responding to God’s covenant.

4. The Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus taught us to pray; God’sKingdom; We praise and thank God in the Lord’s Prayer.

1. NDC Ch. 1 Section 10F; Ch. 28 Section A12. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A, A-3; Ch. 343. NDC Ch. 2 Section 16; Ch. 6 Section 454. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25; Ch. 6 Section 45A-C

1. The Story of Creation, Genesis 1:1-31; 2: 1-4 2. The Last Supper, 1Corinthians 11:23-26 3. The Ten Commandments, Exodus 19:16-25; 20:1-26;24:12 4. The Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:5-13

1. Saint Thomas Aquinas2. Saint Pius X3. Saint Justa; St. Teresa of Ávila4. Saint Peter of Alcantara

1. A Prayer of Praise2. A Praise and Thanks Prayer3. A Prayer of Petition4. Signing the Lord’s Prayer

1. Good Stewards2. Altar Servers3. Teachers4. Honoring God through Music Ministries

1. CCC #47, 68, 70, 137, 261, 315-317, 319, 353, 778.2. CCC #73, 185, 319, 1193, 1407-1408, 1110-1112, 1190, 1412-1413, 2644, 2741.3. CCC #71, 72, 229, 1979-1982, 2080-2081, 2134-2135, 2138, 2141, 2161-2162, 2175-2193, 2248, 2319, 2505, 2529, 2552-2553, 2644, 2721.

4. CCC #183, 1060, 1980, 2134-2135, 2590-2591, 2798-2799, 2857.

1. GDC #99, #1002. GDC #66, #81, #85, #1173. GDC #1304. GDC #88, #115

5. Jesus, the Image of God. Jesus is both human and divine. The Paschal Mystery;Following the example of Jesus.

6. Baptism in Christ. The Gift of Baptism; United with Christ and the Church; Ourcall to live Christian lives.

7. The Commandments and the Beatitudes. Following the Commandments; TheBeatitudes teach us about true happiness; Living the Beatitudes.

8. The Commandments and the Kingdom. Understanding God’s justice; The callto holiness; Praying for justice and love at Mass.

5. The Crucifixion, Luke 23:33-37 6. One in Christ, Galatians 3:26-28;Romans 6:3-4 7. The Story of the Rich Young Man, Luke 18:18-24The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-10 8. The Laborers in the Vineyard,Matthew 20:1-16

5. divine; Ascension; Paschal Mystery 6. Baptism;anointed; Sacred Chrism; Original Sin 7. Beatitudes8. justice

5. A Prayer of Reflection6. Our Profession of Faith7. A Scripture Prayer8. A Prayer of Praise

5. CCC #324, 381, 479-480, 561, 620-621, 629, 637, 744, 2644, 2721.6. CCC #417-418, 804, 985, 1275, 1277-1279.7. CCC #45, 1060, 1711, 1725-1726, 2556.8. CCC #1943, 1983, 2644, 2857.

5. GDC #98, #1026. GDC #71, #90, #917. GDC #114, #1178. GDC #127, #128

9. The Holy Spirit Guides Us. Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit; Pentecost and theTrinity; Making good decisions.

10. Confirmed in the Spirit. Confirmation strengthens the grace of our Baptism;The Sacraments of Christian Initiation; The Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

11. The Commandments and the Law of Love. Living the Commandments; TheFourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments; Respecting all people.

12. The Commandments and Doing God’s Will. Mary accepted God’s will; Prayingfor the strength to do God’s will; Trusting God’s plan for us.

9. Jesus Promises to Send the Holy Spirit, John 16:12-15 The Promise ofthe Holy Spirit Fulfilled, Acts of the Apostles 2:1-12 10. Receiving theHoly Spirit, Acts 19:1-6 11. The New Commandment, John 13:33-3512. Jesus and His Family, Mark 3:31-35

9 Pentecost 10. Confirmation; grace; Gifts of theHoly Spirit; bishop; Sacraments of Christian Initiation11. New Commandment; Law of Love; examinationof conscience 12. Blessed Sacrament; tabernacle

9. CCC #261, 267, 743, 747, 778, 852.10. CCC #1316, 1319-1320, 1845, 2017.11. CCC #1661, 1663, 1665, 1871, 1945, 2081, 2248, 2251, 2319, 2400.12. CCC #495, 509, 973, 2248, 2319, 2395.

9. GDC #42–4410. GDC #71, #9011. GDC #13012. GDC #55, #78

13. Sacraments in the Church. The Sacraments and grace; Continuing Christ’smission in the world; The Sacraments nourish and strengthen us.

14. The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Two Sacraments of Healing; InReconciliation, God forgives our sins; Celebrating Reconciliation.

15. The Commandments and Forgiveness. Developing our conscience; Makinggood moral decisions; Living the Seventh through Tenth Commandments.

16. The Commandments and Praying for Forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer; SharingGod’s forgiveness with others; Caring for the rights of others.

13. One Body, Many Parts, 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 14. Jesus Forgives Sins,Matthew 9:1-8 15. The Forgiving Father (Part 1), Luke 15:11-20 TheForgiving Father (Part 2), Luke 15:20-32 16. The Unforgiving Servant,Matthew 18:21-35

13. Christ’s mission; Body of Christ; Sacraments; mystery14. Sacraments of Healing; Sacrament of Anointing of theSick; Sacrament of Reconciliation; mortal sin; venial sin;absolution 15. conscience; moral decisions 16. parable; peace

13. CCC #747a, 777, 805-807, 846, 1111-1112, 1131, 1279.14. CCC #1486, 1490-1491, 1497, 1798, 1872, 1874-1876, 1892, 2047, 2529.15. CCC #46, 847, 1493, 1713, 1746, 1757, 1760-1761, 1796, 1800, 1802,

1871, 2451, 2508, 2451-2508, 2552, 2554.16. CCC #2451, 2508-2509, 2552-2553, 2857.

13. GDC #46, #4714. GDC #23215. GDC #87, #104, #11716. GDC #127, #128

17. Our Vocation to the World. Vocations allow us to serve others; Carrying onChrist’s mission; Living God’s message of peace and love.

18. The Eucharist. The Last Supper; Eucharist is the center of Catholic life; We areone Body of Christ.

19. The New Commandments and the Works of Mercy. Caring for the needs ofothers; Living the New Commandment; Sharing God’s love.

20. The Commandments and Bringing God’s Message to the World. The powerof prayer; Growing in faith; Bringing God’s love to the world.

17. CCC #159, 806, 941-942, 960, 1055, 1593, 1595-1596, 1600.18. CCC #407, 805, 807, 1055, 1112, 1187, 1193, 1407, 1409-1414, 1660, 1662.19. CCC #193, 592, 1711, 1943, 2462, 2552-2553.20. CCC #96, 656, 849, 935, 1679, 2661, 2693.

17. GDC #63, #6518. GDC #115, #21819. GDC #68, #71, #9020. GDC #226, #227, #255

17. The Light of the World, Matthew 5:14-16 18. Sharing the LastSupper, Mark 14:12-16; 22-26 19. The Washing of the Feet, John 13:1-15Seeing Christ in Others, Matthew 25:31-41 20. The Commissioning ofthe Disciples, Matthew 28:16-20

17. vocation; Holy Orders; Communion of Saints18. assembly; Gospel; homily 19. Corporal Worksof Mercy; Spiritual Works of Mercy 20. petition

5. NDC Ch. 6 Section 416. NDC Ch. 6 Sections 36 and 417. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25G and H; Ch. 6 Section 45-18. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25C, E, and G; Section 47

9. NDC Ch. 4 Section 28A-310. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A- 211. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25G12. NDC Ch. 3 Section 25A, B, and C; Ch. 4, Section 29F

13. NDC Introduction Section 8; Ch. 3 Section 25D;Ch. 5 Section 32

14. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-3; Section 36B; Section 42D15. NDC Ch. 6 Section 42C; Section 4516. NCD Ch. 3 Section 25

17. NDC Ch. 4 Section 28A-218. NCD Ch. 5 Section 36A-319. NDC Ch. 6 Section 4420. Ch. 2 Introduction

5. Saint Catherine of Bologna6. Saint John the Baptist7. Saint Matthew8. Saint Teresa of Ávila; Saint Francis de Sales

9. Saint Francis Solano10. Saint Paul11. Saint Margaret of Castello12. Mary, Mother of God

13. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne14. Saint John Vianney15. Saint Matilda16. Blessed Mariana of Jesus

17. Saint Louis IX18. Saint Alphonsus Liguori19. Saint Louise de Marillac20. Blessed Junípero Serra; Saint Josephine Bakhita

9. A Prayer of Intercession10. A Prayer of Action11. A Prayer of the Family of God12. A Prayer of Adoration

13. A Prayer for the Body of Christ14. An Examination of Conscience15. A Prayer for Forgiveness16. A Prayer for Peace

17. A Prayer Before a Crucifix18. A Litany of Saints19. A Signing Prayer20. A Prayer of Commitment

5. The Cursillo Movement6. Godparents7. The Holy Name Society8. Finance Committee

9. Youth Ministers10. The RCIA Team11. Respect Life Ministries12. Eucharistic Holy Hour Ministry

13. The Parish Liturgy Committee14. Ministry to the Infirm15. Advisory Committee16. Lectors

17. Ministries to the Unemployed18. Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion19. Ministries to the Poor20. Sports Ministry

1. Bible; Holy Trinity; mystery; monastery2. Eucharist; Mass; Liturgy of the Word; Liturgy ofthe Eucharist; priest 3. Ten Commandments;Covenant 4. faith; mercy; Kingdom of God

UNIT 2: Our Loving GodJesus taught us that we are all God’s specialchildren. God has given us the gift of hiswonderful Creation. We thank God for all thegifts we have received.

UNIT 1: The Sacraments: God’s Gift of LifeJesus instituted the sacraments and entrusted them to theChurch. The sacraments fill our souls with God’s life andstrengthen us to grow in faith, holiness, and love of God.

UNIT 2: Baptism and ConfirmationBaptism and Confirmation are Sacraments of ChristianInitiation. They welcome us into the Body of Christ, the Church.After Saint Paul received the Holy Spirit and was baptized, hewent on to become one of the Church’s greatest saints.

UNIT 3: The EucharistAt the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Sacramentof the Eucharist. In the Eucharist, we receive theBody and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Throughthe Eucharist, Jesus remains with us forever.

UNIT 4: Reconciliation and Anointingof the SickJesus proclaims that he has come to forgive sins. Throughouthis ministry, he healed the sick in body and in soul. Throughthe Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick,we are healed by the saving actions of Christ.

UNIT 5: Holy Orders and MatrimonyEvery baptized Christian has a vocation. Bishops,priests, and deacons have a special call to leadershipin the Church. Married couples are the leaders of the“domestic church.”

UNIT 5: God Promises Us Everlasting LifeJohn called people to a Baptism of repentance.Through our Baptism, we are called to turn ourattention always toward the Kingdom of Godand to be its witnesses by the way we live.

UNIT 1: We Answer God’s CallAbraham and Sarah are our ancestors in faithbecause they were the first to respond to God’scall to holiness and fidelity. God calls each of usto be faithful to his word and to lead others inholiness.

UNIT 3: God Invites Us into His KingdomThe people of Israel were called to build up akingdom that would be a tribute to God’s love. Jesustaught us about the Kingdom of Heaven, whereGod’s love will be evident in justice and peace.

UNIT 4: God Reminds Us to Do His WillThe faith of the Israelites was tested throughexile and persecution. We are called to live ourfaith, even in a world that challenges ourChristian values.

UNIT 2: God Saves and Delivers UsGod saved the Hebrew people from slavery inEgypt. Through the life, Death, and Resurrectionof Jesus Christ, we are freed from the slavery ofsin to live as the new people of God.

1. God’s Wonderful Creation. Created in God’s image and likeness; God’s giftof Jesus.

2. The Seven Sacraments. Sacraments and the Paschal mystery; sanctifying graceand the sacraments.

3. Living the Beatitudes. Beatitudes and the Kingdom of God; Beatitudes as pathto holiness; characteristics of Beatitude living.

4. Sacramentals: Signs of God’s Love. Nature, effects, and use of sacramentals;examples of blessings, sacred objects, and sacred actions.

1. NDC Ch. 1 Section 10F; Ch. 6 Section 43C2. NDC Ch. 2 Section 20; Ch. 53. NDC Ch. 2 Section 20; Ch. 6 Section 45-14. NDC Ch. 5 Sections 38A, 38B, and 38C

1. The Story of Creation, Genesis 1:1-31; The Word Became Flesh,John 1:1-5 2. The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry, Luke 4:14-213. The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-10 4. The Triumph of the Faithful,Revelation 7:9-17

1. creation; steward; Incarnation; Blessed Trinity2. Paschal Mystery; Sacraments; sanctifying grace3. Beatitudes; Kingdom of God4. sacramentals

1. Blessed Damien of Molokai2. Blessed Miguel Pro3. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati4. Saint Helena

1. A Meditation Prayer2. A Prayer of Thanksgiving3. A Prayer of Blessing4. A Prayer before the Crucifix

1. Respect Life Ministry2. Parish Priests3. Ministry to the Poor4. Catholic School Fundraisers

1. CCC #68, 267, 315-317, 320, 383, 1944.2. CCC #1131, 2023.3. CCC #45, 1060, 1678, 1725-1726, 1983, 2645.4. CCC #1677-1678.

1. GDC #24, #203-2072. GDC #45, #473. GDC #85, #87, #1174. GDC #63, #65

5. We Are Baptized into the Body of Christ. Effects of Baptism; necessity forsalvation; Original Sin; membership in the Body of Christ through Baptism.

6. Baptism and Confirmation. Sacraments of Christian Initiation; rites of Baptismand Confirmation, and their signs and symbols.

7. Grace: A Gift of Strength and Support. St. Paul and the meaning of conversion;Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

8. We Profess Our Faith. The Apostles’ Creed; Blessed Trinity as central mystery offaith; St. Patrick’s teaching on the Holy Trinity.

5. The Baptism of Jesus, Mark 1:9-11; The Way to Eternal Life, John 3:1-166. The Woman at the Well, John 4:4-42 7. Saul’s Conversion, Acts 9:1-98. Teach All Nations, Matthew 28:16-20

5. Sacrament of Baptism; Original Sin; Body of Christ6. Sacraments of Christian Initiation; Chrism;Sacrament of Confirmation 7. conversion; Gifts of theHoly Spirit 8. Apostles’ Creed

5. A Prayer for the Body of Christ6. A Renewal of Baptismal Promises7. A Prayer for the Seven Gifts of theHoly Spirit

8. The Apostles’ Creed

5. CCC #45, 228, 317, 353, 382, 986, 1016, 1060, 1277, 1711, 2020.6. CCC #1194-1195, 1409.7. CCC #72-73, 228, 592, 1920-1921, 1978, 1980, 2319, 2454, 2529-2530, 2662.8. CCC #231, 2680, 2720, 2787.

5. GDC #24, #306. GDC #65, #667. GDC #30, #328. GDC #115, #117

9. God’s Word Feeds Us. Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition as the two sourcesof truth about God and inspired by the Holy Spirit; God as author of the Bible.

10. The Eucharist. Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist; Eucharist asthe Lord’s Supper, “breaking of the bread,” Blessed Sacrament, and tabernacle;excommunication.

11. The Communion of Saints. Saints; the Communion of Saints; Purgatory; therequirements of faithfulness.

12. We Pray the Lord’s Prayer. Meaning of prayer; five kinds of prayer; the Lord’sPrayer as a summary of the Gospel; the petitions in the Lord’s Prayer; necessityof prayer.

9. The Boy Jesus in Jerusalem, Luke 2:41-49; The Journey to Emmaus,Luke 24:13-31 10. Living Bread, John 6:51 11. The Light of the World,Matthew 5:14-16; The Narrow Gate, Matthew 7:13-14 12. YourHeavenly Father, Matthew 7:7-11; The Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:9-13

9 Sacred Scripture; Sacred Tradition 10. Eucharist;Liturgy of the Word; Liturgy of the Eucharist; BlessedSacrament 11. saint; Communion of Saints; Purgatory12. prayer; Lord’s Prayer

9. CCC #98, 778, 780, 806, 866-869, 936, 942, 944, 1594.10. CCC #935, 938, 1131, 1277, 1594-1595, 1597, 1677.11. CCC #384, 415-417, 1713, 1796, 1798, 2092.12. CCC #1944.

9. GDC #127, #12810. GDC #85, #8711. GDC #68, #9012. GDC #85, #88, #115

13. God Saves Us. Original sin and Adam and Eve; salvation and eternal life; Mary as the “newEve,” Mother of God, Mother of the Church, and our Blessed Mother; ImmaculateConception and the Assumption.

14. Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. The rites of the Sacraments of Penance andReconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick, their meaning and effects; sacraments as

continuing Jesus’ work of salvation.15. Living God’s Commandments. The Ten Commandments as guides for Christian living; grace of

the sacraments as a help in keeping the commandments; conscience; mortal and venial sin.16. God Is Merciful. The meaning of mercy; God’s mercy as seen through Jesus; the Corporal

and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

13. The Fall of Man, Genesis 2:16-17, 3:1-19; The Parable of the Lost Son,Luke 15:11-24 14. The Healing of the Paralytic, Mark 2:1-12 15. The TenCommandments, Exodus 20:2-17; The Pardon of the Sinful Woman, Luke7:36-50 16. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Luke 18:9-14

13. Original Sin, Salvation; eternal life 14. Sacrament ofPenance and Reconciliation; Sacrament of Anointing ofthe Sick 15. conscience; mortal sin; venial sin 16. mercy;Corporal Works of Mercy; Spiritual Works of Mercy

13. CCC #45, 416-418, 453, 985, 1714, 2082.14. CCC #805, 1111, 1131, 1195.15. CCC #183, 1417, 1713, 1834, 1840-1841, 1944, 2042-2043, 2048, 2175,

2190, 2192.16. CCC #2590, 2662.

13. GDC #37-3814. GDC #23215. GDC #87, #104, #11716. GDC #102

17. Jesus Establishes His Church. The Pope and Bishops; the Church as apostolic; theChurch’s hierarchy; Magisterium; doctrine of infallibility.

18. Holy Orders and Matrimony. The rites, meaning, and purpose of the Sacraments ofHoly Orders and Matrimony as Sacraments at the Service of Communion; roles ofbishops, priests, and deacons; vocation.

19. Living as Christians. Meaning of virtue; the Theological Virtues; the Cardinal Virtues; thefamily as the domestic church where virtues are taught; virtue of chastity.

20. We Pray for Guidance. Listening to God for guidance in learning our vocation; thevocation of religious brothers and sisters; praying with humble and trusting hearts asJesus did.

17. CCC #869, 935-939, 2050-2051.18. CCC #1592-1598, 1600, 1661-1664, 2397.19. CCC #1666, 1833-1834, 1839-1841, 2252, 2394-2395, 2533.20. CCC #944, 2253.

17. GDC #78, #7918. GDC #222, #224, #226, #22719. GDC #226, #25520. GDC #84-85

17. Jesus Chooses Peter, Matthew 16:18; A New Apostle, Luke 24:49; Acts1:13-16, 21-26 18. The Last Supper, Luke 22: 14-20 19. The Way of Love, 1Corinthians 13:1-13 20. The Lord Comes to Elijah in a Tiny Whisper, 1 Kings19:9, 11-13; Teaching About Prayer, Matthew 6:5-8

17. Pope; bishops; apostolic; hierarchy; Magisterium18. Sacrament of Holy Orders; Sacrament of Matrimony19. virtue; Theological Virtues; Cardinal Virtues; domesticchurch; chastity 20. religious

5. NDC Ch. 4 Section 28A-26. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A7. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36B-18. NDC Ch. 3 Section 23

9. NDC Ch. 2 Section 16B; Ch. 3 Section 24C10. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-311. NDC Ch. 6 Section 4512. NDC Ch. 2 Section 20

13. NDC Ch. 2 Section 16A; Ch. 3 Section 24C14. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36B15. NDC Ch. 6 Sections 42C and 4516. NDC Ch. 6 Section 40

17. NDC Introduction Section 4B18. NCD Ch. 5 Section 36C19. NDC Ch. 4 Section 29F20. NDC Ch. 5 Section 34

5. Saint Maximilian Kolbe; Saint Rose PhilippineDuchesne

6. Saint Margaret Clitherow7. Saint Katharine Drexel8. Saint Patrick; Saint Lorenzo Ruiz of the Philippines

9. Saint Jerome10. Blessed Francisco Marto; Blessed Margaret Pole11. Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus; Saint John Bosco12. Blessed Julian of Norwich

13. The Blessed Virgin Mary14. Saint Anne15. Saint Augustine of Hippo16. Saint Maria Goretti

17. Saint Peter; Blessed Pius IX; Blessed John XXIII18. Saint Philip Neri19. Saint Margaret of Scotland20. Saint Brigid of Ireland; Saint Francis of Assisi

9. A Prayer by Saint Jerome10. A Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament11. The Litany of Saints12. The Lord’s Prayer

13. A Psalm Prayer14. A Scripture Meditation15. A Reconciliation Service16. A Prayer of Sorrow from the Mass

17. A Prayer for the Leaders ofOur Church

18. A Vocation Prayer19. The Litany of Saint Joseph20. A Prayer for Guidance

5. Godparents6. RCIA Catechists7. Confirmation Sponsors8. Catholic School Teachers

9. Eucharistic Adoration Society10. Altar Servers11. World Missions12. School Retreats

13. The Rosary Society14. Pastoral Care of the Sick15. The Knights of Columbus16. The Catholic Youth Organization (C.Y.O.)

17. Peter’s Pence18. Marriage Preparation19. Vacation Bible School (VBS)20. Religious Vocations

1. Revelation and Response. Abraham and Sarah as models of faith, Abraham as patriarch,Revelation, Mary’s role in the story of salvation; obedience and trust in God.

2. Sacrifice and Promise. Meaning of sacrifice; Abraham’s faithfulness; the Eucharisticsacrifice; the altar as place for sacrifice and worship.

3. Covenant and Commitment. Covenant; Jacob as inheritor of Isaac’s birthright; God’scovenant with Noah; Catholics as a covenant people.

4. Piety and Prayer. Jacob’s son Joseph as model of fidelity to God; piety; St. Joseph’sobedience to God’s will; role of prayer in discerning God’s will; Psalms and canticles.

1. NDC Ch. 2 Section 16A2. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-33. NDC Ch. 7 Section 51D4. NDC Ch. 2 Section 20

1. Abraham and Sarah, Genesis 12:1-7; 13:1-4; 15:1, 5-6; 17:1-9, 15-16; 21:1-7; Mary Says Yes, Luke1:26-38 2. Easter Vigil Reading, Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; The Eucharistic Sacrifice, John6: 48-59 and Mark 14:18, 22-24 3. Jacob and the Covenant, Genesis 25:19-34, 27, 28:10-22;Noah and the Covenant, Genesis 6:5-8, 11-13; 7:21-23; 8:13, 18; 9:9-17 4. Joseph, the Loyal Son,Genesis 29:1-30; 30:1, 22-24; 35:22; 37; 39; 47:12; 48:21; Saint Joseph, Matthew 1:18-20; 24; 2:1,13-15; The Lord Helps the Lowly, Psalm 146:1-2, 5-10

1. Saint Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Abraham2. Saint Andrew Kim3. Saint Paul4. Blessed André Bessette

1. A Prayer of Trust2. A Blessing Prayer3. A Family Blessing4. The Magnificat

1. School Maintenance Staff2. Altar Servers3. Pastor4. Parish Youth Group

1. CCC #68-69, 72, 176.2. CCC #1833, 1409, 2175, 2190.3. CCC #71-72, 1163.4. CCC #2590, 2680, 2754.

1. GDC #37, #382. GDC #107, #1083. GDC #52, #544. GDC #107, #108

5. Slavery and Deliverance. Moses and the Exodus event; Yahweh as the sacredname of God; the Promised Land; everlasting life.

6. Passover and the Eucharistic Celebration. The liturgical year; the relationshipof Passover to the Eucharistic Celebration; the Paschal Mystery; Jesus’ feedingof the 5000 as a sign of the Eucharist.

7. Commandment and Fulfillment. The Covenant at Sinai with Moses; the givingof the Ten Commandments; Ark of the Covenant; Jesus as fulfillment of theCovenant; the greatest Commandment.

8. Our Journey and God’s Presence. Conquest of the Promised Land; Israelites asGod’s chosen people; discernment of God’s will through prayer.

5.The Exodus, Genesis 50:24 and Exodus 1—15:21; AQuestionAbout Everlasting Life, Luke 20:27-406.Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Exodus 12:1, 3, 6-8, 11-14; The Feeding of the Five Thousand,Matthew 14:13-217.TheCovenant at Sinai, Exodus 16:13-15, 31; 17:5-6; 19—20; 32; 34:1-4, 10-11, 27-29; 35; 40; Jesus TeachesAbout the Law,Matthew22:34-40; 23:1-98.Conquest of the Promised Land, Exodus 16:35; Joshua 1—6;18: 24; Celebrating the Lord’sWonders, Psalm 114

5. Exodus; Yahweh; Promised Land 6. liturgical year;Passover; Paschal Mystery 7. Ark of the Covenant;manna 8. Chosen People; discernment

5. A Prayer of Praise6. The Nicene Creed7. Praying with Scripture8. The Canticle of Zechariah

5. CCC #45, 228, 317, 353, 382, 986, 1016, 1060, 1277, 1711, 2020.6. CCC #1194-1195, 1409.7. CCC #72-73, 228, 592, 1920-1921, 1978, 1980, 2319, 2454, 2529-2530, 2662.8. CCC #231, 2680, 2720, 2787.

5. GDC #169, #170, #2036. GDC #71, #877. GDC #85, #87, #1178. GDC #71, #85

9. Our Land and God’s Kingdom. The Judges as leaders of the Israelites; the Church asguide for God’s people; ministries in the Church; the laity; catholicity of the Church.

10. The Ark and the Temple. Water as sign of God’s power; Solomon’s temple; Hebreworigins of some Catholic rituals; distinction in sacraments and sacramentals; review ofthe Sacrament of Holy Orders.

11. David’s Sin and the Story of the Fall. David’s sinfulness and God’s forgiveness; the fall ofAdam and Eve; The role of conscience; God’s guidance through the Church, theScriptures; parents and wise people, the Holy Spirit, and the sacraments.

12. Psalms of Praise and Works of Wonder. The Psalms of David; uses of the Psalms inliturgy; Psalms as expressions of reverence to God.

9. The First Leaders of Israel, Judges 2:16, 18; 5:31; 1 Samuel 1—15; The Keys to theKingdom, Matthew 16:13-19 10. A Place of God’s Presence, 1 Kings 5—9 11. King Davidand the Sin of Humanity, 1 Samuel 16:14-23; 2 Samuel 1—12; Genesis 2:4-3:23 TheParable of the Lost Son, Luke 15:10-32 12. David’s Songs, 2 Samuel 22:1-18; 1 Kings 1—2;1 Chronicles 28:1-21, 29:18-28 The Lord, Shepherd and Host, Psalm 23

9 ministry; laity; catholic 10. Temple; Sacrament;sacramental 11. conscience; guidance; sacramentalgrace; pilgrimage 12. Psalms; Amen; reverence

9. CCC #98, 778, 780, 806, 866-869, 936, 942, 944, 1594.10. CCC #935, 938, 1131, 1277, 1594-1595, 1597, 1677.11. CCC #384, 415-417, 1713, 1796, 1798, 2092.12. CCC #1944.

9. GDC #163, #6510. GDC #66, #81, #85, #11711. GDC #85, #87, #11712. GDC #145

13. Disobedience and Guidance. God’s blessings to Solomon; the division of the Kingdom;Solomon’s justice; the rise of the prophets; the Israelites’ hope for salvation; theunfaithfulness of Original Sin and the faithfulness of Jesus.

14. Exile and Remembrance. The exile of the Israelites; The exile of the Israelites; SecondIsaiah; promise of the Messiah by Ezekiel, Micah, and Jeremiah; Jesus the Messiah.

15. Hope and Faithfulness. Ezekiel’s vision; the Israelites return from exile; the JewishSabbath and our Sunday celebration; the Third Commandment; Precepts of the Church;the theological and moral virtues; the story of Ruth.

16. Trust and Prayer. Esther’s trust in God; prayers of supplication; Job’s trust in God; thesources of prayer in the Word of God, persistence in prayer.

13.The Rule and King Solomon, 1 Chronicles 29:25; 2 Chronicles 1:8-15; 5; 9:23-31; 10:1-19; 36:14-16; Hosea 3—4; 1Kings 15:22-24; 18:21-39;Micah 2—6; Isaiah 2:6-19 A Special Gift, 1 Kings 3:16-28 14.Celebration of the Lord’sPassion, Isaiah 53: 6-11 TheGood Shepherd, John 10:11-17, 19, 24-28 15.Vision of theDry Bones, Ezekiel 37:1, 4-12, 14Faith andCharity, Basedon the Bookof Ruth 16.APrayer forHer People, Esther A; 2—8The Trials of Job,Basedon the Bookof Job The Parable of the PersistentWidow, Luke 18:1-8

13. Prophet; Salvation; Original Sin 14. exile; messiah15. Precepts of the Church; Theological Virtues; moralvirtues 16. supplication; persistence

13. CCC #45, 416-418, 453, 985, 1714, 2082.14. CCC #805, 1111, 1131, 1195.15. CCC #183, 1417, 1713, 1834, 1840-1841, 1944, 2042-2043, 2048, 2175,

2190, 2192.16. CCC #2590, 2662.

13. GDC #107, #10814. GDC #109, #11215. GDC #85, #8716. GDC #85, #129, #137

17. A New Life and a Coming Messiah. The Maccabees and the rededication of the Temple;Hanukkah; the beginning of belief in resurrection; Heaven, hell, and purgatory; the Jewishbelief in a messiah; belief in Jesus Christ as necessary for salvation.

18. Baptism and Repentance. John the Baptist’s call for repentance; the baptism of Jesus;review of the seven Sacraments.

19. Christians and the Reign of God. The boy Jesus in the Temple; The twp natures ofJesus; Jonah; the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy; Christians as Temples of theHoly Spirit.

20. Hope for the Ages. Jesus as model of prayer; the Our Father; Jesus’ teaching on thepower of faith; meditation as an example of prayer; obedience to God’s will.

17. CCC #869, 935-939, 2050-2051.18. CCC #1592-1598, 1600, 1661-1664, 2397.19. CCC #1666, 1833-1834, 1839-1841, 2252, 2394-2395, 2533.20. CCC #944, 2253.

17. GDC #78, #7918. GDC #222, #224, #226, #22719. GDC #226, #25520. GDC #84, #85

17. The Struggles Under Greek Rule, 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54, 57; Praying for theDead, 2 Maccabees 12:38-46 18. Advent Gospel Reading, Matthew 3:1-8, 10-11 TheBaptism of Jesus, Matthew 3:5-6, 13-17 19. The Boy Jesus in the Temple, Luke 2:41-52Jonah, the Reluctant Prophet, Based on the Book of Jonah 20. Jesus’ Ministry, Luke4:16-29 and Matthew 4:23, 25; 5:1-2; 6:5-6, 9-13 The Fruits of Prayer, Mark 11:20-25.

17. resurrection; Heaven, Purgatory; Hell 18. Pharisees;Sadducees; Essenes 19. Spiritual Works of Mercy;Corporal Works of Mercy; Temple of the Holy Spirit20. meditation

5. NDC Ch. 2 Section 16A6. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36A-37. NDC Ch. 6 Section 458. NDC Ch. 5 Section 34; Chapter 2 Section 20

9. NDC Introduction Section 1; Chapter 2 Section 2010. NDC Ch. 5 Sections 35C and 38A11. NDC Ch. 6 Section 42C12. NDC Ch. 2 Section 17E

13. NDC Ch. 2 Section 16A14. NDC Ch. 2 Section 16A15. NDC Ch. 6 Section 42B16. NCD Ch. 5 Section 34

17. NDC Introduction Section 4B18. NCD Ch. 5 Section 36C19. NDC Ch. 4 Section 29F20. NDC Ch. 5 Section 34

5. Saint Martin de Porres6. Saint Sharbel Makhlouf7. Saint Teresa of Ávila8. Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini; Saint Juan Diego

9. Saint Francis of Assisi10. Saint John Vianney11. Blessed Laura Vicuña; Saint Helena12. Saint Pope Gregory the Great

13. Saint Francis Xavier14. Saint Maximilian Kolbe15. Blessed Andrew of Phuù Yean16. Saint Monica

17. Saint Lucy18. Saint Josephine Bakhita19. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta20. Our Lady of Czestochowa

9. A Prayer of Praise10. A Prayer for Guidance11. The Confiteor12. A Psalm Prayer

13. A Litany Prayer14. Praying in Jesus’ Words15. An Act of Hope16. The Exultet

17. A Litany Prayer18. A Prayer of Renewal19. A Prayer for Holiness20. A Meditation Prayer

5. Art Teacher6. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion7. Coaches and Athletic Instructors8. RCIA Catechists

9. Social Service Ministries10. Religion Teacher11. Parish Pastoral Council12. School Choir

13. Auxiliary Missionaries14. Lectors15. Parent Volunteers16. Respect Life Ministry

17. Confirmation Sponsors18. Godparents19. Ministries of Comfort20. Prayer Groups

1. faith; patriarch; Revelation 2. sacrifice; altar3. covenant 4. fidelity; piety

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UNIT 1: The Mystery of the IncarnationThe Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth and early life tell usabout his true identity as the Son of God. These accountsalso help us understand the holiness to which we arecalled as God’s children.

UNIT 2: The Meaning of the KingdomJesus taught us about our relationship with God and revealedthe Kingdom of God. We are called to spread the Gospel byliving the values of the Kingdom of God.

UNIT 3: The Christian LifeJesus made it clear to his followers that they wereto model their lives after his. Our own call todiscipleship involves putting the Gospel first in ourrelationship with God and our neighbor.

UNIT 4: The Paschal MysteryBegun with the events of Christ’s life, death, and Resurrectioncelebrated in the Easter Triduum, our Salvation in Christ wasmade complete by the coming of the Holy Spirit, which wecommemorate with the Solemnity of Pentecost.

UNIT 5: The Good NewsThe first Christians, filled with the Holy Spirit, spreadthe Gospel throughout their world. The Holy Spirit,who guided their efforts, calls us to be witnesses ofChrist in our world today.

UNIT 5: Returning to the Roots ofChristianityGrounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Catholicfaith is expressed in new ways in every age to meetthe challenges of contemporary life. In every age,Christians are called to respond.

UNIT 1: The Marks of the Church fromthe BeginningThe marks of the Church as one, holy, catholic,and apostolic can be seen in the life of the earlyChristians through their actions, worship, andservice.

UNIT 3: An Age of Faith and BeautyThe medieval Church expressed her deep faiththrough glorious cathedrals and elaborate worship,the Crusades mission to Eastern Christians, and ofpopular devotions.

UNIT 4: Reason, Rebellion, and ReformThe Renaissance brought strong calls for reform ofpractices in the Church. Martin Luther launched theProtestant Reformation when he nailed ninety-fivestatements of protest to a church door. The Churchresponded with the Counter-Reformation. .

UNIT 2: The Growth of ChristendomHaving survived persecution and internal strife,Christianity burst forth as both the dominantreligion of the Mediterranean world and theorganizing principle of society.

1. TheBirthofOurSavior.The infancy narratives of theGospels ofMatthew and Luke; themystery ofthe Incarnation;Mary, theMother ofGod, our spiritualmentor andmodel of faith.

2. God with Us. Symbols of the Rite of Baptism; new life in Christ, unity with the Christiancommunity; behaviors of a baptized Christian.

3. Jesus! Son of God, Son of Man. The Christian responsibility to imitate Christ, follow thecommandments, avoid sin, and pursue good; role of conscience; ways that God guides us.

4. Jesus, One with God in Prayer. Forms of prayer; overcoming difficulties in prayer; role ofprayer in doing God’s will and deepening our relationship with God; daily prayer.

1. NDC Introduction, Section 12. NDC Ch. 6, Section 41A3. NDC Ch. 6, 42C4. NDC Ch. 5, Section 34

1. The Birth of Jesus, Luke 1—2; Matthew 1—2; The Word Made Flesh, John1:14 2. The Baptism of Jesus, Mark 1:9-11 3. The Boy Jesus in the Temple, Luke2:41-52; The Light of the World, John 8:12-20 4. The Temptation of Jesus,Luke 4:1-13

1. Messiah; oral tradition; Incarnation 2. sacramentals;Salvation; sanctifying grace 3. conscience; mortal sin;venial sin 4. temptation; meditation; contemplation

1. Mary, Mother of God2. Saint Josephine Bakhita3. Blessed Bernard Lichtenberg4. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta; SaintFrancis Xavier Cabrini

1. A Prayer of Praise2. A Renewal of Baptismal Promises3. Disciples of Christ4. In God’s Presence

1. Catechists2. Parish Retreats3. Altar Servers4. Music Ministry

1. CCC #69, 150, 158, 176, 179, 231, 253, 452-455, 479-480, 483, 495, 509, 744.2. CCC #985, 1121, 1131, 1195, 1271, 1277-1279, 1284, 1318.3. CCC #1698, 1746-1747, 1755, 1760-1761, 1801-1802, 1874, 2090-2092,2135, 2140, 2162-2163, 2507.

4. CCC #2591, 2721, 2754, 2757, 2726-2733, 2753-2755.

1. GDC #95, #97, #982. GDC #59, #65, #663. GDC #85, #954. GDC #85, #109

5. The Kingdom of God. Definitions of the Kingdom of God in the Gospel of Matthew;the role of members of the Church in doing the work of God’s kingdom.

6. Servants of the Kingdom. Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders and theircommitments; the responsibility of all to follow Jesus’ commandment of love.

7. Justice in the Kingdom on Earth. The role of grace and conscience in applying the lesson

of the Good Samaritan to love our neighbor; Jesus’ call to build a just society and honorhuman dignity.

8. A Prayer for the Kingdom. The Beatutudes as guide to the values of God’s kingdom; thepetitions of the Lord’s Prayer; Lord’s Prayer as prayer of confidence and trust in God; St.Peter’s trust in God.

5. Parables of the Kingdom, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-39, 47-48, 31-32, 44-466. Love One Another, John 15:1, 4-5, 9-17 7. Loving Your Neighbor,Matthew 22:34-40 and Luke 10:29-37; The Rich Young Man, Mark 10:17-318. The Beatitudes, Matthew 6:9-13

5. parable; Kingdom of God 6. consecrate; Penance7. Pharisees; grace; sanctification 8. Beatitudes; Abba

5. Doing the Work of God’s Kingdom6. Called to Serve7. A Prayer for Love and Mercy8. The Lord’s Prayer

5. CCC #71-72, 306-308, 319-320, 323, 350, 353, 806, 846.6. CCC #1411, 1461, 1495, 1516, 1530, 1573, 1581-1582, 1592, 1595, 1597-1598,1600, 1621, 1623, 1660, 1662-1663.

7. CCC #1722, 1727, 1755, 1760, 1779, 1784, 1817-1821, 1843, 1890, 1923,1925-1926, 1944-1945, 1948, 1978, 1980, 2017-2019, 2254-2257, 2512.

8. CCC #2774, 2800, 2803-2804, 2806-2827, 2857-2860.

5. GDC #86, #101, #1026. GDC #84, #91, #2327. GDC #139, #1408. GDC #85, #88, #115

9. Living in Christ’s Service. Almsgiving and imitating Christ as instrumental inleading a virtuous life; our call to live in harmony with others; charity as thegreatest virtue.

10. Jesus, Our Eucharist. Christ’s presence in the Church’s liturgy; culturaladaptation in liturgy; spiritual effects of Eucharist in our lives.

11. Living in Christ’s Love. Self-sacrifice and moral decisions as factors in followingChrist; role of the Commandments and Church teaching in moral decision making.

12. A Prayer for Christ’s Healing. The healing miracles of Jesus in the Gospels,ways that Christ heals our lives today; prayer and trust in God as sources ofhealing; five basic forms of prayer.

9. The Poor Widow’s Contribution, Mark 12:35, 38-39, 41-44; The SecondCreation Story, Genesis 2:4b, 7, 18-23 10. The Bread of Life, John 6:27-40, 49-5311. The Conditions of Discipleship, Matthew 16:24-28; The TenCommandments, Exodus 20:2-17 12. The Raising of Lazarus, John 11:1-44

9 almsgiving; virtue; theological virtues; moral virtues10. adoration; exposition; monstrance 11. chastity;morality; Magisterium 12. miracle; Oil of the Sick;intercession

9. CCC #355, 369, 371-372, 383, 1839-1841, 2393, 2459-2462.10. CCC #1103, 1390, 1394-1395, 1397, 1410, 1416, 1678, 2608.11. CCC #1168, 2036, 2047, 2050-2051, 2059-2062, 2080, 2174-2178,

2182, 2190-2191, 2194, 2394-2395, 2454, 2456.12. CCC #2616, 2634-2636, 2644-2645, 2647, 2680, 2721.

9. GDC #207, #20810. GDC #85, #9111. GDC #67, #85, #8712. GDC #127, #128

13. Jesus’ Persecution. The events preceding Jesus’ Passion; Jesus’ sacrifice freeing us from thepower of sin and death, relationship of our response to Jesus’ sacrifice to our eternal life.

14. Jesus’ Passion. The Passion narrative in Mark’s Gospel; Sacraments of Reconciliation andAnointing of the Sick as celebrations of Christ’s forgiveness; the Gospel story of Peter’sdenial; the Risen Christ as source of forgiveness and strength.

15. The Resurrection and the Call to Discipleship. Christ’s Resurrection appearances to thedisciples; Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit; overcoming temptation and accepting ourrole as Christ’s disciples.

16. Pentecost. Pentecost as the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit; role ofthe Blessed Trinity in guiding the Church; graces and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

13. Jesus Prepares for His Sacrifice in Jerusalem, John 11:45—12:13, 13:1-2, 17:1-2,18:1; The Judgment of the Nations, Matthew 25:31-46 14. Remembering thePassion of Our Lord, Mark 14:32—15:39; Peter’s Denial, Matthew 26:26-50,69-75; John 21:15-19 15. The Empty Tomb, Luke 23:50—24:12 16. The Comingof the Spirit, Acts 2:1-13; The Advocate, John 14:15-21

13. Passion; Resurrection; life everlasting; Communion ofSaints 14. Holy Week; Paschal Mystery; Easter Triduum15. Ascension; Advocate 16. Pentecost; Trinity

13. CCC #620-621, 629, 635-637, 953, 955, 958, 960, 999, 1016, 1033-1037, 1056-1057, 1059, 1674, 2669. 14. CCC #1490, 1492-1498, 1513, 1519,1527, 1529, 1531, 1451-1453. 15. CCC #416, 640-642, 657, 1467, 1876, 2022,2025, 2027, 2099-2100, 2139, 2509, 2511. 16. CCC #252, 561, 592, 597-598, 685, 689, 797-798, 805, 808-809, 839, 1136-1137, 2693.

13. GDC #101, #11614. GDC #89, #9115. GDC #34, #65, #11716. GDC #42-45

17. The Early Church: People of Pentecost. The New Testament Epistles; mission ofthe Church; Apostles as first missionaries; role of Pope and bishops as successors toSt. Peter and the Apostles.

18. The Church Today: Confirmed Believers. The Rite of Confirmation; the effects of theGifts of the Holy Spirit; the role of the Holy Spirit to unite us to Christ and the Church.

19. Spreading the Gospel. The meaning of Christian love; the role of love in theChurch’s work of evangelization; models of evangelization.

20. A Prayer for the Guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Church as a community of lovewhose purpose is to glorify God; Showing love for God by honoring the dignity ofhuman life created in God’s image.

17. CCC #658, 665, 682, 849, 851-852, 868-869, 935-939, 941.18. CCC #172-175, 1091-1109, 1112, 1121, 1285, 1306, 1317, 1320, 1845.19. CCC #1913-1915, 1947, 2239, 2240, 2249, 2255, 2360, 2381, 2400,

2442, 2449.20. CCC #96, 743, 2253, 2321, 2323, 2521-2522.

17. GDC #86, #8718. GDC #42-44, #117, #14219. GDC #46-5020. GDC #152, #156, #158

17. A Letter from Paul to the Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, 27, 3118. Children of God, Romans 8:14-17 19. The Way of Love, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8,13; 1 John 4:7-15, 20-21 20. ZVision of Heavenly Worship, Revelation 4:1-11; TheCall of Jeremiah, Jeremiah 1:4-10

17. epistle, missionary, commissioned 18. Sacrament ofConfirmation; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; witness19. evangelist; evangelize; Catholic Letters; solidarity20. Divine Revelation

5. NDC Ch. 5, Section 21B and 38A; Ch. 6, Section 25F6. NDC Ch. 5, Section 36C7. NDC Ch. 6, Section 43B8. NDC Ch. 6, Section 42

9. NDC Ch. 6, Section 42B10. NDC Ch. 5, Section 36A, 3a11. NDC Ch. 6, Section 4212. NDC Ch. 5, Section 36B

13. NDC Ch. 3, Section 25I14. NDC Ch. 5 Section 36B1 and 36B215. NDC Ch. 6, Section 4016. NDC Ch. 3, Section 25B

17. NDC Ch.7, Section 4918. NCD Ch. 5, Section 36A19. NDC Ch. 2, Section 21B20. NDC Ch. 2, Section 16A

5. Blessed Damien Molokai; Saint Elizabethof Hungary

6. Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary7. Saint Louis X of France8. Saint Peter the Apostle9. Saint Francis of Assisi10. Saint Paul, Apostle and Martyr11. Saint Louise de Marillac12. Saint Pio of Pietrelcina; Venerable Matt Talbot

13. Saint Joan of Arc14. Saint John the Apostle15. Saint Paul Miki16. Saint Jerome

17. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux;Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

18. Saint John the Baptist19. Saint Paul of the Cross20. Venerable Catherine McAuley

9. The Prayer of St. Francis10. A Prayer of Adoration11. A Prayer for Discipleship12. A Prayer for Healing

13. The Way of the Cross14. A Prayer for Mercy15. A Prayer for Discipleship16. The Golden Sequence

17. A Prayer for Faithful Discipleship18. Prayer to the Holy Spirit19. A Prayer of Praise20. A Prayer for the Church

5. The Cursillo Movement6. The Holy Name Society7. Godparents8. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

9. Lectors10. Parish Pastoral Council11. Ministry to the Infirm12. The Rosary Society

13. World Missions14. Eucharistic Adoration Society15. Defending the Faith16. RCIA Catechists

17. Pastors18. Youth Ministries19. Bereavement Ministry20. Ministers of Hospitality

1. Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles. Church as apostolic; the ministry of Peter;the Church’s Magisterium as rooted in the Apostles; the activities of the earlyChurch communities and their Trinitarian faith.

2. Holy: Jesus Christ in the Sacraments. The Emmaus story and its connections tothe Eucharist; Jesus’ presence in the sacraments that lead Christians to holiness.

3. Catholic: Open and Respectful of All. The Council of Jerusalem and the acceptance ofthe mission to the Gentiles; the Church as catholic; the Church’s work for the commongood; the two Vatican Councils

4. One: Praying for Unity. Paul’s teaching about the Body of Christ; Constantine and the HolyRoman Empire; the distribution of gifts and talents among the members of the Body of Christ.

1. NDC Ch.2, Section 16C2. NDC Ch. 5, Section 33, 36 A33. NDC Ch. 10, Section 67A4. NDC Ch. 1, Section 11 A-D

1. Peter and the Early Church, Acts of the Apostles 10:31-43; Peter Is Chosen,Matthew 16:13-19, Luke 22:31-32 2. Breaking Bread Together, Luke 24:13-35; AMessage from Peter, 1 Peter 2:4-10 3. The Council of Jerusalem, Acts 15:1-20;Together in Jesus, Acts 4:32-35 4. Unity and Variety, 1 Corinthians 12:12-18, 21-22, 24-29; Pentecost, Acts 2:1-11

1. Saint Peter the Apostle2. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux3. Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro4. Saint Helena

1. The Apostles’ Creed2. Eucharistic Prayer II3. A Prayer of the Faithful4. The Lord’s Prayer

1. School Choir2. Religion Teachers3. Auxiliary Missionaries4. Prayer Groups

1. CCC #78, 98, 738, 747, 765, 771, 782, 789, 797, 810, 846, 877, 879-895, 937, 939, 1190, 2032-2035, 2049, 2051. 2. CCC #620, 804-805,1070, 1076, 1131, 1136-1139, 1187, 1195, 1208, 1276-1277, 1280-1282.3. CCC #807, 1905-1908, 1924-1927, 1983, 2051, 2093-2094, 2252-2253.4. CCC #777-778, 780, 806, 866, 1890, 2763, 2857.

1. GDC #42-452. GDC #30, #2073. GDC #203-2044. GDC #197, #198

5. Councils, Cultures, and Conflicts. Early Christian heresies; The Council of Nicaea;the Council of Chalcedon; the Nicene Creed.

6. Liturgy and Unity, Worship and Beauty. The Eucharist and the Paschal mystery;Eucharist in the early Church; Eastern and Western differences in worship; theChurch year; cathedrals.

7. The Church and the Empire. Pope Gregory the Great and the spread of Christianity; St.Augustine of Canterbury, missionary to England; canon law; the coronation ofCharlemagne; conflict with Islam; natural law; basic human rights.

8. Prayer for Understanding. The 11th century schism between the Eastern andWesternChurches; Christian art; movement toward unity at the Second Vatican Council.

5. Stand Firm, 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-3, 13-15 6. Bread of Life Discourse,John 6:57; The Last Supper, Mark 14:12-26 7. The Challenge ofDiscipleship, Luke 9:18, 22-27 8. King Solomon’s Wisdom, 1 Kings 3:5-15;Solomon’s Wise Judgment, 1 Kings 3:16-28; Psalm of Praise, Psalm 67:6

5. heresy; ecumenical council; Fathers of the Church6. Paschal Mystery; liturgy 7. canon law; Christendom;natural law 8. doctrine; icon; schism

5. The Nicene Constantinople Creed6. A Eucharistic Prayer7. A Meditation Prayer8. Praying with Saint Anselm

5. CCC #230, 315, 446, 448-450, 455, 464, 483, 964, 968.6. CCC #1104, 1193-1195, 1205, 1209, 1284, 1318, 1374-1376, 1415-1416, 2047-2048.7. CCC #1895, 1920-1921, 1923, 1954-1959, 1978-1979, 2242, 2256, 2263-2266, 2309, 2321, 2402-2404, 2452.

8. CCC #230, 809, 852, 2800.

5. GDC #202, #2066. GDC #71, #85, #2077. GDC #108, #148, #1648. GDC #86, #197

9. Faith Expressed and Lived. The rise of monasteries in the Middle Ages; the centrality ofGod in our lives; St. Thomas Aquinas and the complementarity of reason and faith.

10. Mass in the Cathedral. Medieval cathedrals and the celebration of the Mass; changes inEucharist in the Middle Ages; the Fourth Lateran Council and the mystery oftransubstantiation; honoring the Third Commandment.

11. The Quest for Salvation. The role of the Crusades in the Middle Ages; the feudal system andits effect on notions of heaven and hell among the faithful; the forgiveness of sins.

12. Devotions. The Imitation of Christ of St. Thomas á Kempis; the Stations of the Cross;the rise of the mendicant orders such as the Franciscans; the difference betweendevotions and liturgy; the origins on the devotion of the Rosary.

9. Live in the Light, Ephesians 5:1-20 10. A Holy Day, Exodus 20:8-11; Mark14:22-24 11. Treasure in Heaven, Luke 12:16-34 12.John the Baptist, Matthew3:1-11

9 monasticism; faith 10. transubstantiation 11. Crusades;Heaven; Hell 12. devotion; piety; mendicant order

9. CCC #44, 46-47, 180, 320, 637, 656, 658, 997, 1005, 1016-1017, 1049,2460-2461. 10. CCC #1110, 1356-1367, 1409, 1413, 1982, 2192.11. CCC #1056, 1059, 1104, 1498, 1701, 1710, 1847-1848, 2096-2097, 2123-2126, 2140, 2161-2162, 2544-2547, 2551, 2556. 12. CCC #350, 1498, 1674,2141, 2509, 2511, 2530, 2662, 2669, 2754.

9. GDC #53-55, #228, #22910. GDC #30, #164, #16511. GDC #83, #108, #13912. GDC #56, #85

13.ATime forReform.Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation; Jesus’mission of salvation to all;the duty of all Christians to strive for unity; St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of theCross and thereformof religious communities.

14. Forgiveness and Reconciliation. The history of the Sacrament of Reconciliation; the Counter-Reformation; differences between Protestants and Catholics in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

15. Morality and Salvation. John Calvin and predestination; the Catholic doctrine of free will; theministry of St. Francis de Sales; the purpose and abuses of the Inquisition; the persecution ofEnglish Catholics during the Reformation; Doctors of the Church.

16. Seeking a Common Prayer. The beginnings of Catholicism in the NewWorld; the beginningof U.S. Catholicism; The Liturgy of the Hours; the Lord’s Prayer uniting all Christians.

13. Words Are Not Enough, Matthew 7:21, 24, 26-27 14. Who Can ForgiveSins?, Mark 2:1-12 15. The Last Supper, Mark 14:12-26; Faith and Works,James 2:26 16. From Secrecy to Survival, Ephesians 2:19-22

13. indulgence; Purgatory 14. The Sacrament of Penance andReconciliation 15. predestination; free will 16. denomination;vernacular; Liturgy of the Hours

13. CCC #97, 185, 426, 682, 689, 690, 727, 737, 743, 780, 808, 816-819, 830, 838,870, 936, 1060, 1498, 1594. 14. CCC #419, 1279, 1396, 1398, 1484, 1486, 1490, 1492-1495, 1497, 1549, 1551-1553, 1562, 1578, 1876. 15. CCC #350, 1731, 1733, 1740, 1744,1746-1747, 1778, 1796, 1799-1802, 1998-1999, 2010, 2027, 2070-2071, 2080, 2139,2556. 16. CCC #747, 804, 807, 849, 2670-2672, 2681, 2693, 2709-2720, 2724, 2763.

13. GDC #86, #19714. GDC #85, #23215. GDC #85-87, #89, #9516. GDC #198, #211, #212

17. Modern Ecumenical Councils. The First and Second Vatican Councils: the Council ofEphesus, the Lateran Council, and the Council of Trent; the Baltimore Catechism.

18. Renewal of the Liturgy. Vatican Council II and the renewal of the liturgy; the Rite ofChristian Initiation of Adults; revision of the sacramental rites; renewal of thepriesthood; the role of the family in the mission of Christ.

19. The Moral Struggle of a New Age. The Church’s social justice teaching; papal encyclicalson social justice; the responsibility of all Christians to the justice teaching of the Church.

20. A Prayer for the Church. The Christian example of saints and holy people today; thecentrality of prayer; the call to give witness to our faith with others; the presence ofthe Holy Spirit in every good work.

17. CCC #73, 97-98, 113, 153, 182, 495-496, 499, 510, 515-517, 602, 606-609, 612-615, 682, 747,852, 1413, 2051, 2257. 18. CCC #806, 944, 1514-1515, 1520-1525, 1566, 1577, 1579, 1591-1592, 1594,1598-1600, 1660, 1664, 1666, 1677, 1839, 1841, 2047, 2194, 2397, 2399, 2400, 2662. 19. CCC#1666, 1945, 1947, 2254, 2320, 2329, 2357-2359, 2364, 2399, 2401-2449, 2451, 2455, 2459, 2462,2488-2489, 2491-2492, 2510, 2512. 20. CCC #324, 1678, 1761, 1947-1948, 2135, 2320, 2322-2324,2327, 2393-2395, 2456, 2460, 2462, 2507, 2533, 2626-2627, 2645, 2658, 2721.

17. GDC #121, #12518. GDC #30, #4719. GDC #85, #87, #10220. GDC #84, #85, #88

17. The Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 18. The ChristianCommunity, James 5:13-20 19. The Last Supper, Matthew 26:17-30; Mark14:2-26; Luke 22:7-20; Debts and the Poor, Deuteronomy 15:7-8; The LastJudgment, Matthew 25:34-40 20. The Last Supper Discourse, John 14:1; 15:9,12, 14, 16

17. ecumenism 18. catechesis 19. pastoral letter; socialteaching; encyclical 20. alms

5. NDC Ch. 3, Section 23-266. NDC Ch. Ch. 2, Section 21; Ch. 3, Section 25F; Ch. 5,Section 38A

7. NDC Ch. 4, Section 29B8. NDC Ch. 5, Section 37B

9. NDC Ch. 5, Section 36C; Ch. 8, Section 54B410. NDC Ch. 5, Section 3411. NDC Ch.2, Section 1612. NDC Ch. 5, Section 38A, 38B

13. NDC ICh. 7, Section 51A14. NDC Ch. 5, Section 36B15. NDC Ch. 6, Section 4016. NCD Ch. 1, Section 10 A-G

17. NDC Ch. 7, Section 51D18. NCD Ch. 5, Section 33-3419. NDC Ch. 6, Section 43B20. NDC Conclusion, Section 72

5. Saint Sophronius; St. Leo the Great;Saint Augustine of Hippo

6. Saint Stanislaus7. Pope Gregory the Great8. Saint Luke the Evangelist; Saint Anselm

9. Saint Thomas Aquinas; St. Benedict of Nursia10. Blessed Julian of Norwich11. Saint Louise of France12. Blessed Titus Brandsma

13. Saint Teresa of Ávila; St. John of the Cross;St. Thomas More

14. Saint Brigid of Ireland15. Saint Catherine of Siena; St. Francis de Sales;

Blessed Margaret Pole; Saint Robert Bellarmine16. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne17. Saint Francis Xavier18. Blessed Charles de Foucauld19. Saint Anne20. Mary, Mother of God

9. Divine Reading10. A Meditation Prayer11. Praise God!12. The Rosary

13. Praying with Saint John of the Cross14. A Prayer for Mercy15. A Prayer for Trust16. A Prayer for Christian Unity

17. A Prayer for Peace18. A Prayer of Praise19. Praying in Jesus’ Words20. A Prayer for the Church

5. School Maintenance Staff6. Pastor7. Pastoral Care of the Sick8. Art Teacher

9. Knights of Columbus10. Coaches and Athletic Instructors11. Godparents12. Parent Volunteers

13. Altar Servers14. The Catholic Youth Organization (C.Y.O.)15. Ministers of Hospitality16. Peter’s Pence

17. Vacation Bible School (VBS)18. Youth Ministers19. Parish Retreats20. Communion Ministry to the Sick

1. apostolic; Magisterium; Trinitarian 2. Eucharist;Sacrament 3. Mosaic Law; presbyters; catholic 4. Marksof the Church; Church

UNIT 1:God’s Love Creates the UniverseChildren are helped to realize that all ofcreation is a gift from God, who created allthings out of a deep, abiding love for us.

UNIT 2:God’s Love Makes Me Who I AmCjo;dren will learn that their bodies, talents,feelings, and senses are gifts from a loving God.

UNIT 3:God’s Love Gives Me People to LoveChildren will realize that God gives themmany people to love – families, friends,community members.

UNIT 4:God’s Love Gives Me JesusChildren will learn that God gives them Jesuswho teaches them to love God, themselves,and others.

UNIT 5:God’s Love Teaches Me to LoveChildren will celebrate God’s love for them and theirown love for Jesus and others.

1. God Creates the Skies2. God Creates the World3. God Creates the Animals4. God Creates People

Unit Chapters

5. God Creates Me6. God Gives Me Feelings7. God Creates My Senses

8. God Gives Me a Family9. God Gives Me Friends10. God Gives Me Teachers11. God Gives Me Neighbors

12. Jesus Comes to Us13. We Are God’s Children14. Jesus Gathers Friends15. Jesus Tells Stories16. Jesus Gives Thanks17. Jesus Celebrates18. Jesus Lives God’s Love

1. God always sees the good in creation.2. The beauty God created exists everywhere.3. God created animals to be our friends.4. We are made in God’s image and likeness.

Catholics Believe

5. Our human body is a creation of a loving God.6. God’s love makes us special.7. Our five senses are gifts from God.

19. God Loves Us20. We Love Jesus21. We Love Others

8. Appreciate that God has given us special people who love and care for us.9. God wants us to be good friends to one another.10. We develop our skills and talents with the help of many teachers.11. Neighborhoods and communities teach us about God.

12. Jesus is the greatest sign of God’s love.13. We are all God’s children, and are both alike and different.14. Jesus invites us to friendship with him.15. Jesus told stories to reveal God’s love; we find these stories in the Bible.16. Through the Incarnation, Jesus reveals God’s love for us.17. Jesus promises to be with Christians when they gather to celebrate Eucharist.18. The Mass helps Christians celebrate and live God’s love as Jesus did.

19. The Sacrament of Baptism makes us friends of Jesus and members of the Church for eternity.20. Jesus is the Son of God.21. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, loved others.

1. We walk in procession in liturgy.2.We experience the sign of water through a sprinkling rite.3.We pray with a Bible Story.4.We use gestures in prayer.

Catholics Worship

5.We use movement and gestures in worship.6.We offer praise and thanksgiving at liturgy.

7. At Mass, we engage our five senses to worship God; Sacramentals andsymbols enhance our worship by engaging our senses

8.Gathering and procession are part of liturgy.9.We light candles in liturgy and receive a blessing.10. Participation is important to liturgy.11. We go forth to love others.

12. Christians are a “symbol-making” people.13. At liturgy, we celebrate that Jesus is with us.14. Friends of Jesus gather at Mass; we use special prayers, signs, and objects to worship God.15. We listen to Jesus’ stories at Mass; we learn the Gospel acclamation.16. The Mass is a prayer of thanks for God’s love; we learn the term “Eucharist.”17. At Mass, the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Jesus.18. We learn that the Mass has different parts.

19. The baptismal candle is a sign of the light of Christ we receive in Baptism.20. We hear the stories of Jesus when we worship together.21. We learn about the ritual of crowning Mary with flowers to honor her.

1. We enjoy the gifts of God’s world.2.We are thankful for God’s gifts.3.We care for all created things.4.God wants us to love one another.

Catholics Live

5.We recognize our talents as gifts from God.6. Feelings are good; we must learn to identify and share them with others.7. We use our senses to discover our world.

8. There are many ways to help others.9. Friends cooperate with one another.10. We appreciate all the people who teach us to live as Christians; we help others as our teachers do.11. Good neighbors are helpful toward others.

12. We, too, can be signs of God’s love.13. Recognize that Jesus is present in all people.14. We gather as a community to listen to God’s word in the Bible.15. We offer prayers to God in Jesus’ name.16. We gather as a community to listen to stories, give thanks, and celebrate.17. We celebrate God’s love for us.18. We show our love for Jesus by loving others as Jesus did.

19. We welcome new members into the Church through Baptism.20. We tell Bible stories to remind us of how Jesus wants us to live.21. Jesus and Mary teach us how to be good friends to others.

1. We thank and praise God for God’s wonderful gifts to us. (Psalm136; Alleluia as prayer of praise)2. All of creation gives praise to God. (Psalm 148)3. We pray prayers of thanksgiving.4. Children experience a guided meditation.

Catholics Pray

5. The children praise God. (Psalm 92)6. The children learn Hannah’s song of praise. (1 Samuel 2: 1-10)7. Children learn that a litany of petition and singing are forms of prayer.

8.We thank God for our families.9. Children affirm the goodness of their friends in prayer; We ask God to help us to be good friends to others.10. We can pray using movements and gestures.11. We offer prayers of petition for the needs of others and for people who show God’s love by helping others.

12. We learn the Jesus prayer.13. We begin to learn the Sign of the Cross.14. We learn the words to the Sign of the Cross.15. We pray the Gospel Acclamation.16. We learn the call and response prayers that begin the Preface of the Mass (“Let us give thanks to the Lord our God…”)17. We use the Gospel Acclamation in prayer and receive a blessing.18. We ask God to help us care for others.

19. We use baptismal candles in prayer.20. We pray with joy and give thanks for all God’s blessings.21. We learn part of the Hail Mary; we participate in a May Crowning,

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