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Curriculum
Framework:
Grade 6
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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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- read and recall the stories of the People of God revealed in the Old
Testament
- make a connection between the historical events in the Old Testament
and the major events of the life of Jesus in the New Testament
- make connections between the events in the life of Jesus and events
in their own life
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- identify major feast days in ordinary time and articulate their
significance - identify the elements and significance of the Easter Triduum
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- give a personal explanation of what it means to be a Catholic - recognize Mary as the model of discipleship
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- recognize and explain God's Covenant in the Old and New Testaments
- explain the commandments in the context of the Old and New Testaments
- name and explain the Beatitudes in the context of discipleship
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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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- recall the lives of saints and identify how they can be imitated - trace the events of the Passion and Death of Christ through the
Stations of the Cross
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- recognize diversity of cultural expressions within various Catholic
rites. - explore an aspect of the Byzantine Rite of the Catholic Church
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- make connections between popular music and Catholic values |
- create their own non-verbal prayer (dance/mime/gestures for song/
tableaus etc.) - reflect on the Mysteries of the Rosary
- pray the Acts of Faith, Hope & Love
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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 relationships (e.g. family, peers, work, society, Church,
etc.) |
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- identify the centrality of the Eucharist in their own lives - identify the importance of regular participation in the Sacrament of
Reconciliation
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- identify the three different types of holy oils and their uses - participate in a classroom celebration using sacramentals
(i.e. holy water)
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- use a variety of resources to plan prayer - participate in the planning of a liturgy or prayer experience
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- demonstrate the ability to apply Beatitude living to their
interpersonal relationships - demonstrate an understanding of the concept of modesty and how it
impacts one's attitude, speech and dress
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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. |
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identify ways of rectifying a poor moral decision
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- identify that the value of the human person
is not dependent on material possessions - help to organize an activity
that will assist people in crisis
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- demonstrate an understanding of how the Beatitudes are lived out
though community activities - participate in an outreach activity as exemplified in the Beatitudes
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- encourage others in developing their gifts and talents - make the connection between the traits of a Christian community today
and the early Christian community as described in the Acts of the Apostles
- identify contributions made by various Christian denominations
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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 a deepening awareness of the necessity of valuing self
and others - recognize the Gospel call to make choices which serve the common good
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- plan and organize school wide event to benefit others - volunteer to contribute time, talent and treasure
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- examine the call to ministry in a variety of service opportunities - make the connection between discipleship and the variety of vocations
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