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1 Curriculum Correlation Report for Faith and Life Catechetical Program Grades 1 8 OUR LIFE WITH JESUS OUR HEAVENLY FATHER JESUS OUR GUIDE Faith and Life Series 1 Third Edition Faith and Life Series 3 Third Edition Faith and Life Series 4 Third Edition Published by Prepared for the Diocese of Richmond

2 FAITH AND LIFE SERIES CURRICULUM CORRELATION This correlation is based on material found both in the Student Texts and the Teacher s Manuals. Grade Four Jesus Our Guide Diocesan Curriculum Achievement Standard and/or Goal Catechetical Curriculum: Grade 4 Key Concepts Faith and Life Curriculum Correlation Knowledge of Faith Creed: Appreciates faith as a free gift of God Ch. 4, Ch. 16, Ch. 17 Recognizes the freedom to choose to act responsibly Ch. 1, Ch. 16, Ch. 21, Ch. 25 Understands the Creed as a statement of beliefs Ch. 27 Articulates how all of creation is a gift from the Creator Ch. 2, Ch. 6, Ch. 18, Ch. 19 Appreciates the forgiveness of sins through the power of the Holy Spirit Ch. 25, Ch. 26, Ch. 28 Recognizes the Truth of God s love Ch. 6, Ch. 15, Ch. 18, Ch. 20, Ch. 21 Tradition: Describes Jesus as a model for living Ch. 16, Ch. 17, Ch. 18, Ch. 19, Ch. 20 Understands the Church as the Body of Christ Ch. 21, Ch. 23, Ch. 26, Ch. 27 Demonstrates responsibility as stewards of creation Ch. 2, Ch. 6, Ch. 18, Ch. 19 1

3 Liturgical Education Sacraments: Understands that Eucharist is the source and summit of participation in life in Christ Ch. 20, Ch. 21, Ch. 22, Ch. 23 Appreciates the need to continually return to the Eucharist for renewal in Christ to live like Christ Ch. 20, Ch. 21, Ch. 22, Ch. 23 Liturgical Year: Appreciates entering more deeply into the paschal mystery through participation in the liturgical year of the Church Ch. 17, Ch. 30 Gestures/Elements: Performs a simple and profound bow This was taught in Grade 1, Ch. 11 and reviewed in Grade 2, Ch. 33. Moral Education A Disciple of Jesus: Recognizes the immortality of the soul and the responsibility to live in right relationship with God and with one another Ch. 1, Ch. 10, Ch. 16, Ch. 17, Ch. 25, Ch. 30 Pursues a greater understanding and naming of the Ten Commandments as rules to live God s life of love Ch. 10, Ch. 16, Ch. 17 Appreciates the Beatitudes as a way of life modeled by Christ Ch. 15, Ch. 16 Responds to the needs of others by living the corporal and spiritual works of mercy Ch. 16, Ch. 18 Demonstrates an understanding that the Ten Commandments serve as a guide to living as a disciple of Jesus Ch. 10, Ch. 16, Ch. 17 Recognizes evil as the absence of good Ch. 1, Ch. 3, Ch. 12, Ch. 16 Scripture Genesis 1: Creation of Man and Woman Ch. 1, Ch. 19, Ch. 24 John 20: Forgiveness of Sins Ch. 30 Exodus 12: 1-36 Passover Story Ch. 9 2

4 John 18: 1-20 Paschal Mystery This term was introduced in Grade 2 and will be reviewed in later grades. Exodus 20: 2-17 Ten Commandments Ch. 17, Ch. 18, Ch. 19 Matthew 5: 1-12 Sermon on the Mount Ch. 24 Matthew 25: Corporal/Spiritual Works of Mercy Ch. 16 Vocabulary Belief This term was taught in Grade 3, Ch. 21. Creed This term was taught in Grade 3, Ch. 21. Steward Ch. 6 (stewardship) Truth Ch. 19 Ash Wednesday Liturgical cycles Ch. 17 discusses the liturgical calendar and presents a good opportunity to learn about this term. This liturgical day will be explained in Grade 5. Ch. 17 and Advent/Christmas supplement and Lent/Easter supplement found in the back of the student text. Paschal mystery This will be taught in Grade 5. Remembrance Ch. 23 ( Do this in memory of me ) Triduum Although the liturgical calendar is discussed in this grade, the term Triduum is not formally taught until Grade 6. Covenant Ch. 3, Ch. 27 Evil Ch. 6 Hell Ch. 30 Idol Ch. 10 Immortality Ch. 16 (immortal) Purgatory Ch. 30 Reverence Ch. 17 Respect Ch. 18, Ch. 19 Satan Ch. 1, Ch. 16 Teaching to Pray Concepts: Inspires reverence and awe Ch. 8, Ch. 17 Prays to Mary as Intercessor through a decade of the Rosary Ch. 29 Memorized Prayer/Precepts: Understands the format of the Rosary 1. Hail, Holy Queen Ch This prayer was introduced in Grade 3 and will be reviewed in Grade 5. 3

5 Liturgical Prayer: Identifies elements of the Liturgy of the Word Ch. 22 Education for Community Life Church: Describes Jesus as a model of faith Ch. 16, Ch. 17, Ch. 18, Ch. 19, Ch. 20 Learns to live the commandments Ch. 10, Ch. 16, Ch. 17 Communion of Saints: Names the four evangelists Although the four evangelists are not highlighted in this grade, there are numerous Bible references which present an opportunity for this discussion. The four evangelists were introduced in Grade 1 and will be reviewed in later grades. Community: Realizes the need to make good choices Ch. 10, Ch. 18, Ch. 22, Ch. 24, Ch. 25, Ch. 27 Recognizes as models for living: 1. Beatitudes 2. Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy 1. Ch. 15, Ch Ch. 16, Ch. 18 Appreciates the process of canonization This process is introduced in detail in Grade 6. Missionary Initiation Church: Acts responsibly to reach out in service to the parish community Ch. 3, Ch. 6, Ch. 14, Ch. 29 Realizes the mission of the church as evangelization Ch. 27 Communion of Saints: Identifies acts of service in Gospels and reflect on the call to live like Jesus Ch. 6, Ch. 18, Ch. 19, Ch. 20, Ch. 27 4

6 Understands acts of service as stewardship in light of the baptismal call Ch. 3, Ch. 6, Ch. 14, Ch. 19, Ch. 29 Community: Identifies needs of local church and choose a way to be of service Ch. 3, Ch. 6, Ch. 14, Ch. 29 Scripture Matthew 5: 1-11 Beatitudes Ch. 24 Mark 12: The Greatest Commandment Although this specific Bible verse is not referenced, Ch. 16 discusses the Great Commandment and provides opportunity for this Bible verse to be read. Exodus 20: 2-17 Ten Commandments Ch. 17, Ch. 18, Ch. 19 Matthew 18: Commissioning of Apostles Although this specific Bible verse is not references, Ch. 21 and Ch. 26 discuss the mission of the Apostles. Matthew 9: 1-15 Healing of a Paralytic Ch. 20 John 5: 1-9 Healing at Pool of Bethsaida Ch. 20 lends itself well to this discussion. Luke 16: Parable of the Rich Man Ch. 19 Matthew 14: Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes Ch. 20 Luke 5: Healing through the Roof Ch. 20 Vocabulary Decade Ch. 29 Rosary Ch. 21, Ch. 29 Beatitudes Ch. 24 Canonization This process is introduced in detail in Grade 6. Corporal Works of Mercy Ch. 16 Evangelists Although the four evangelists are not highlighted in this grade, there are numerous Bible references which present an opportunity for this discussion. The four evangelists were introduced in Grade 1 and will be reviewed in later grades. Gospel Ch. 22 Spiritual Works of Mercy Ch. 16 Ten Commandments Ch. 10 Evangelization Ch. 27 (missionary work) Stewardship Ch. 6 5

7 Catechetical Curriculum: Grade 4 Key Concepts Liturgical Year Faith and Life Curriculum Correlation Ordinary Time (Fall and January) Understands Creed as a statement of beliefs Articulates how all of creation is a gift from the Creator Gn 1:27-31 Creation of Man and Woman Understands the format of the Rosary Memorize the Hail Holy Queen Recognizes as models for living: Beatitudes, Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy Ch. 27 Ch. 2, Ch. 6, Ch. 18, Ch. 19 Ch. 29 This prayer was introduced in Grade 3 and will be reviewed in Grade 5. Ch. 15, Ch. 16, Ch. 18 Identifies elements of the Liturgy of the Word Describes Jesus as a model of faith and for living Understands the Church as the Body of Christ Ch. 22 Ch. 16, Ch. 17, Ch. 18, Ch. 19, Ch. 20 Ch. 21, Ch. 23, Ch. 26, Ch. 27 Pursues a greater understanding of the Ten Commandments as rules to live God s life of love Ex 20:2-17 Ten Commandments Appreciates the Beatitudes as a way of life modeled by Christ Matt 5:1-11 Beatitudes Identifies acts of service in Gospels and reflect on the call to live like Jesus Lk 16:19-31 Parable of Rich Man Understand acts of service as stewardship in light of the baptismal call Mt 25:31-46 Corporal/Spiritual Works of Mercy October/November Names the four evangelists Prays to Mary as intercessor through the Rosary Appreciates the process of canonization Ch. 10, Ch. 16, Ch. 17 Ch. 15, Ch. 16 Ch. 6, Ch. 18, Ch. 19, Ch. 20, Ch. 27 Ch. 3, Ch. 6, Ch. 14, Ch. 19, Ch. 29 Although the four evangelists are not highlighted in this grade, there are numerous Bible references which present an opportunity for this discussion. The four evangelists were introduced in Grade 1 and will be reviewed in later grades. Ch. 29 This process is introduced in detail in Grade 6. 6

8 Advent Incarnation Jn 18:1-20:10 Paschal Mystery Appreciates entering more deeply into the paschal mystery through participation in the liturgical year of Church Christmas Recognizes the truth of God s love Lent Acts responsibly to reach out in service to the parish community Ch. 20 Ch. 17, Ch. 30 Ch. 6, Ch. 15, Ch. 18, Ch. 20, Ch. 21 Ch. 3, Ch. 6, Ch. 14, Ch. 29 Responds to the needs of others by living the corporal and spiritual works of mercy Mt 5: 1-12 Sermon on the Mount Identifies needs of local church and choose a way to be of service Recognizes the immortality of the soul and responsibility to live in right relationship w/ God and w/ one another Mt 9:1-15 Healing of Paralytic Jn 5:1-9 Healing at Pool of Bethsaida Lk 5:17-26 Healing through the roof Easter (April May) Realizes the mission of the church as evangelization Matt. 18:16-20 Commissioning of Apostles Appreciates the forgiveness of sins through the power of the Holy Spirit Jn 20:19-23 Forgiveness of Sins All the Time Appreciates faith as a free gift of God Recognizes the freedom to choose to act responsibly Understands that Eucharist is the source and summit of participation in the life of Christ Appreciates the need to continually return to Eucharist for renewal in Christ Realizes the need to make good choices Recognizes evil as the absence of good Ch. 16, Ch. 18 Ch. 3, Ch. 6, Ch. 14, Ch. 29 Ch. 1, Ch. 10, Ch. 16, Ch. 17, Ch. 25, Ch. 30 Ch. 27 Ch. 25, Ch. 26, Ch. 28 Ch. 4, Ch. 16, Ch. 17 Ch. 1, Ch. 16, Ch. 21, Ch. 25 Ch. 20, Ch. 21, Ch. 22, Ch. 23 Ch. 20, Ch. 21, Ch. 22, Ch. 23 Ch. 10, Ch. 18, Ch. 22, Ch. 24, Ch. 25, Ch. 27 Ch. 1, Ch. 3, Ch. 12, Ch. 16 7

9 Demonstrates responsibility as stewards of creation Learns to live the commandments Ch. 2, Ch. 6, Ch. 18, Ch. 19 Ch. 17, Ch. 18, Ch. 19 8

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