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Curriculum
Framework:
Grade 5
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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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- locate specific Scripture passages in the New Testament - meditate on selected Scripture passages and give a personal response
to them
- translate the messages from Scripture to specific life situations
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- identify feast days of significant saints during the liturgical year - recognize that the saints are models for our lives today
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- recognize that the sacraments are the heart of our Catholic life - identify reasons for being Catholic
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- recognize the Church as the Community of God's People and guided by
the power of the Holy Spirit
- recognize the Mass as the Paschal Mystery based on Jesus' Death and
Resurrection
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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 influence of Canadian saints on the development of the
Church in Canada - participate in celebrations of significant Canadian saints
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- recognize the contributions immigrants have made in enriching our
Canadian Catholic faith community - participate in a multicultural faith experience
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- identify ways in which media can positively or negatively influence
the development of faith and morals |
- reflect on a specific Scripture passage - participate in a Blessing prayer
- know the Prayer for Vocations and the
Prayer to the Holy
Spirit
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| 9. Demonstrate an understanding and
appreciation for the importance of Sacraments, with an emphasis 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 relations (e.g. family, peers, work, society, Church, etc.) |
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- demonstrate an understanding of the Sacraments - identify the centrality of the Eucharist in the life of Catholics
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- dramatize the Lord's Passion - explain the significance of liturgical vestments
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- plan a classroom prayer service using the basic elements - formulate an introduction to a liturgy or prayer experience
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- acknowledge and affirm differences among people - demonstrate fidelity in relationships by keeping promises
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13. Demonstrate the
ability to make moral decisions consistent with Church teachings.
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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. |
| - reflect on and assess their personal moral
decisions
- display self discipline in daily interactions with others
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- demonstrate that disabilities can bring
blessings - demonstrate an understanding that we are called to stewardship
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- demonstrate an understanding of the role of sacraments in the life of
the faith community - express an understanding of the importance of participation in
liturgy through word and action
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- identify the traits of Christian community as exemplified by the
early Church - name their own gifts and talents and recognize them as blessings from
God
- identify various denominations within the Christian world in order to
recognize our common belief in Jesus Christ.
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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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- demonstrate an understanding of why a choice is just or unjust - identify basic needs for human subsistence and those necessary for
humans to reach their full potential
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- reflect on their part in mission work - interact with students in other grades (classes) to promote learning
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- make the connection between the vocation of priesthood and Jesus'
call to wash feet - explore how priests, religious, married people, and single people
respond to their call to holiness
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