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Curriculum
Framework:
Grade 3
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1. Read, interpret and apply Scripture to life. |
2. Demonstrate an understanding of liturgical seasons and feasts. |
3. Present a reasoned rationale for being Catholic. |
4. Illustrate basic understanding of Catholic dogma and doctrine in
light of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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- explain Scripture stories - explain the faith message derived from Scripture stories
- show how Christ-like qualities and characteristics identified in
Scripture can be lived out in community
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- recognize the fifty days of Easter as a major liturgical season
ending on Pentecost Sunday - demonstrate an awareness of the cycle of the liturgical year
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- identify the Apostles' Creed as a summary of Catholic belief - recognize that our belief today is the same belief as that of the
Apostles
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- identify the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as the three Persons in the
Trinity - recognize the Catholic Church as a community which has a common
Baptism and a set of beliefs based on the Creed
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5. Illustrate a basic understanding of the history of the Church and an
appreciation of her basic traditions. |
6. Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of the diverse cultural
expressions of Catholicism. |
7. Demonstrate an appreciation for the relationship between faith and
culture (e.g. through arts, social sciences, sciences, technology, etc.)
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8. Pray regularly and use a variety of prayer forms to enrich and
express personal and communal spirituality. |
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- recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in the origin of the Church
(Pentecost) - participate in celebrations relating to the Holy Spirit
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- identify the diverse cultural expressions of Catholicism within the
school community - explore how cultural diversity is expressed through faith
celebrations
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- explore how their inner faith experience can be
expressed through the arts |
- participate in a short guided prayer meditation - respond to a scripture reading through a verbal, pictorial, written
or other artistic form
- know the Apostles' Creed
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| 9. Demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation for the importance of Sacraments, with an exphasis on the
centrality of the Eucharist, in the life of Catholics.
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10. Celebrate the presence of the Sacred through participation in
worship experiences using sacramentals, symbols and rituals. |
11. Use appropriate resources to plan and participate in liturgy and
other prayer experiences.
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12. Demonstrate the ability to apply Catholic principles to
interpersonal relationships (e.g. family, peers, work, society, Church,
etc.) |
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- participate in school Eucharistic Liturgies
- participate in reflection on the Sacraments of Reconciliation and
Eucharist
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- identify the significant symbols/sacramentals found in a Catholic
Church - participate in Stations of the Cross
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- formulate the Prayers of the Faithful based on a given theme - enhance the environment for a school liturgy or assembly
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- affirm the personal qualities of others - demonstrate an understanding that our bodies are sacred
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13. Demonstrate the ability to make moral decisions consistent with
Church teachings. |
14. Demonstrate an understanding and respect for the gift of life;
demonstrate an understanding of responsible stewardship. |
15. Demonstrate an
appreciation for faith community by participating in its life and activities
as an essential way of coming to know God. |
16. Express a willingness
to develop and use God given gifts and talents in a Christ-like way to build
Christian community. |
| - make the connection between making good moral decisions and the
Sacrament of Reconciliation - demonstrate an awareness of the consequences of one's actions on self
and others
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- acknowledge and affirm the gifts of the elderly - reflect God's loving care in their behaviour towards others
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- recognize the Mass as the
central expression of worship in the Church - identify the parts of the
Mass where the students can take an active role
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- show how they can respond to God's call to
develop their gifts and talents to build Christian community
- demonstrate
an understanding of the importance of showing respect and appreciation for
others' gifts and talents
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17. Critique societal structures in light of Catholic social justice
principles and apply to social and personal situations. |
18. Engage in service to the community (e.g. family, parish, local,
national, and global) in response to the Gospel call. |
19. Examine the variety of Christian vocations as ways to live out the
Baptismal call to a life of service. |
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- identify models of just living from Scripture or from their
community - distinguish between just and unjust situations
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- acknowledge the needs of others and pray for these needs - use their time and talent to bring joy to others
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- demonstrate an awareness of the lives of the Apostles as they lived
out their call to service - demonstrate an understanding of the concept of
vocations
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