OBJECTIVE FOR CATECHISTS



OBJECTIVE FOR CATECHISTS

Grade Six

THEME:

The history and formation of God's Word and the unfolding of His covenant with His people is central to an understanding of Scripture.

I. MESSAGE:

□ To emphasize God of the Old Testament

• by describing God as Yahweh

|NCD #52 |CCC #203-214, 2143 |

|TTOC pp. 41, 43, 50 |GDC #34, 259-260 |

• by explaining the roles of God as Father, Creator, Judge and King

|NCD #51-52, 83 |CCC #287-288, 293-301, 679, 1961, 2048 |

|TTOC pp. 460-468 |GDC #36 |

• by teaching that God creates every human soul for eternal life

|NCD #156, 170 |CCC #366, 382 |

|TTOC pp. 56, 86 |GDC #177 |

• by explaining that God made the world good. By their disobedience, Adam and Eve brought sin and death into the world; but by His obedience, Christ, the new Adam, brings life to the world. He is the son of Mary, the new Eve

|NCD #98-100 |CCC #385, 402, 410-411, 421 |

|TTOC pp. 66-67 |GDC #26, 41, 80 |

II. MORALITY:

□ To understand that the Ten Commandments contain the “privilege expression of the Natural Law”

|CCC #2070 | |

□ To explain that the Ten Commandments are union with God and true communion with all our brothers and sisters

□ Jesus reaffirmed and fulfilled the Ten Commandments

|NCD #105 |CCC #2053 |

|TTOC p. 266 |GDC #115, 117, 122 |

The Ten Commandments

The First Commandment

• by explaining the right to religious liberty is part of human dignity

|NCD #105a |CCC #2104-2108, 2137 |

|TTOC pp. 221-222 | |

The Second Commandment

• by discussing that oaths should be taken only when necessary and must be truthful

|NCD #105a |CCC #2153-2155, 2164 |

|TTOC p. 267 | |

The Third Commandment

• by recognizing that the Sabbath recalls creation, is a memorial of Israel’s liberation from Egypt and is to be kept as a sign of God’s covenant with Israel

|NCD #105a |CCC #2168-2171 |

|TTOC p. 267 | |

The Fourth Commandment

• by instructing that a family is formed by a man and a woman, united in marriage, and their children; the family exists before the state

|NCD #105b |CCC #2202 |

|TTOC pp. 272, 296 | |

The Fifth Commandment

• by inculcating that “Intentional euthanasia, whatever its forms or motives, is murder.”

|NCD #105b |CCC #2276-77, 2324 |

|TTOC p. 272 | |

• by stressing “The virtue of temperance disposes us to avoid every kind of excess; the abuse of food, alcohol, tobacco, or medicine. Those incur grave guilt who, by drunkenness or a love of speed, endanger their own and others’ safety on the road.”

|NCD #105c |CCC #2290 |

|TTOC p. 269 | |

• by emphasizing that terrorism and torture are gravely wrong

|NCD #105c |CCC #2297 |

|TTOC p. 273 | |

The Sixth Commandment

• by discussing that sex is noble and honorable gift from God

|NCD #105 |CCC #2362 |

|TTOC pp. 280-281 | |

• by explaining marriage exists for two ends; the good of the spouses and the transmission of life

|NCD #105 |CCC #2363-2369 |

|TTOC p. 281 | |

The Seventh Commandment

• by teaching the seventh commandment forbids: any misuse of another’s goods including “deliberate retention of goods lent or of objects lost; business fraud; paying unjust wages; forcing up prices by taking advantage of the ignorance or hardship of another.”

|NCD #105 |CCC #2409, 2454 |

|TTOC p. 431 | |

• by explaining the seventh commandment requires us to keep promises and contracts

|NCD #105 |CCC #2410-2411 |

|TTOC p. 267 | |

• by discussing the spiritual works of mercy are instructing and advising the ignorant, consoling and comforting the sorrowful, forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently

|NCD #66 |CCC #2447 |

|TTOC pp. 434-435 | |

The Eighth Commandment

• by instructing Catholics must bear witness to their faith; the highest degree of this truthfulness is found in martyrdom

|NCD #45, 47 |CCC #2471-2474, 2506 |

|TTOC p. 291 | |

• by emphasizing that the seal of the Sacrament of Penance is a secret that must never be broken

|NCD #124-125 |CCC #2409, 2511 |

|TTOC p. 424 | |

The Ninth Commandment

• by stressing the ninth commandment requires purity of heart

|NCD #156 |CCC #2518, 2531 |

|TTOC p. 332 | |

• by instructing that purity is achieved with God’s grace, by the practice of temperance, the virtue of chastity and by prayer

|NCD #105 |CCC #2520, 2530, 2532 |

|TTOC p. 269 | |

• by teaching that the ninth commandment is especially opposed to lust

|NCD #105, 165b |CCC #2528-2529 |

|TTOC p. 265 | |

The Tenth Commandment

• by explaining that envy is a capital sin and the source of many other sins

|NCD #105a |CCC #2538-2559 |

|TTOC p. 330 | |

The Seven Sacraments

The Sacrament of Baptism

• by the blessing of the baptismal water we celebrate the events of the Old Testament that prefigure the mystery of Baptism

|NCD #117 |CCC #1217-1222 |

|TTOC p. 407 | |

• by the reception of Baptism an indelible mark of belonging to Christ, a seal of eternal life is received. Because of this action, Baptism cannot be repeated

|NCD #116 |CCC #1272-1274, 1280 |

|TTOC p. 412 | |

• by the use of the catechumentate as a form of preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist intended especially for adults. It aims at bringing conversion and faith in response to God’s initiative and in union with an ecclesial community

|NCD #117 |CCC #1247-1248 |

|TTOC p. 404 | |

The Sacrament of Confirmation

• by discovering that the essential rite of Confirmation is anointing the forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism.…….together with the laying on of the minister’s hand and the words…..”Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”

|NCD #118 |CCC #1300, 1320 |

|TTOC p. 415 | |

• by instructing that “Confirmation perfects baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply [as God’s adopted children], incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.”

|NCD #119 |CCC #1303, 1316 |

|TTOC p. 416 | |

• by emphasizing that “Confirmation, like Baptism, imprints a spiritual mark or indelible character on the Christian’s soul; for this reason one can receive the sacrament only once in one’s life.”

|NCD #118 |CCC #1304-1305, 1317 |

|TTOC p. 412 | |

• by recalling that “A candidate for Confirmation who has attained the age of reason must profess the faith, be in the state of grace, have the intention of receiving the sacrament, and be prepared to assume the role of disciple and witness to Christ, both within the [Church] community and in [earthly] affairs

|NCD #119 |CCC #1310, 1319 |

|TTOC p. 417 | |

The Sacrament of Eucharist

• by teaching that the sacrifice of the Mass is directed to communion; thus, the altar is also a table

|NCD #120 |CCC #1325, 1382-1383 |

|TTOC pp. 378-380 | |

• by emphasizing that the Eucharist is a pledge of the glory of heaven

|NCD #120 |CCC #1402-1405, 1419 |

|TTOC pp. 380-381 | |

• by reviewing that the Eucharist is prefigured in the Old Testament Passover and the New Testament multiplication of loaves, but is fulfilled at the Last Supper

|NCD #21 |CCC #1334-1335, 1337, 1339-1340 |

|TTOC pp. 370-371 | |

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

• by identifying that if reconciliation with God and the Church is desired, a careful examination of conscience should take place prior to confessing to a priest all unconfessed grave sins. The Church does not require that venial faults be confessed, but she strongly recommends it

|NCD #124 |CCC #1456, 1458, 1493 |

|TTOC pp. 242-243 | |

• by stressing “The spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Penance are: reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace, reconciliation with the Church; remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sin; remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin; peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation; and increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle.”

|NCD #125-126 |CCC #1422, 1496 |

|TTOC pp. 425-427 | |

The Anointing of the Sick

• by reviewing that the Scriptural basis for Anointing of the Sick is found in James: “Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the Church and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

|NCD #127-128 |CCC #1510, 1526 |

|TTOC pp. 434-435 | |

The Sacrament of Holy Orders

• by explaining that “The bishop receives the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, which integrates him into the episcopal college and makes him the visible head of the particular Church entrusted to him. As successors of the apostles and members of the college, the bishops share in the apostolic responsibility and mission of the whole Church under the authority of the Pope, successor of St. Peter.”

|NCD #132 |CCC #1555-1561, 1594 |

|TTOC p. 391 | |

The Sacrament of Matrimony

□ To instill the teaching that the Sacrament of Matrimony is a commitment to each other and to family

• by emphasizing that human sexuality is a gift

|NCD #130 |CCC #1601-1660 |

• by focusing on the deeper meaning of love for one another and as family

|NCD #130 |CCC #1601-1660 |

• by teaching that sacraments unfailingly give the grace they signify because Christ is at work in them

• by describing the purpose of marriage as the good of the spouses and the generation and education of children

|NCD #130 |CCC #1601-1660 |

|TTOC p. 445 | |

• by presenting virtue of chastity as positive and growth-oriented

|NCD #191 |CCC #2566 |

|TTOC pp. 317-319 |GDC #228 |

• by stressing marriage as a sacrament of commitment

|NCD #129-130 |CCC #1614-1615, 1644, 1648 |

|TTOC pp. 445-447 |GDC #236 |

□ To further deepen the understanding of Church, grace and the relationship between creation and salvation

|NCD #59 |CCC #2266-2267 |

• by defining Church as People of God and their responsibility to bring God's message of salvation to others

|NCD #64, 93 |CCC #781 |

|TTOC p. 159 |GDC #23, 75 |

• by reviewing grace as a sharing in God's life and as God's free gift

|NCD #57, 98 |CCC #2003 |

|TTOC p. 323 |GDC #92,102, 137-138,146 |

• by teaching that God created us out of love and to live with Him forever in heaven

|NCD #85 |CCC #20, 95, 97, 113 |

|TTOC pp. 159, 323-332 |GDC #139-142 |

• by reviewing that the Communion of Saints includes the pilgrim Church on earth, those being purified in Purgatory, and the blessed already in heaven

|NCD #107 |CCC #954, 962 |

|TTOC pp. 203-204, 339, 467-468 | |

• by emphasizing that Catholics believe that those who die in God’s friendship, but not yet completely sinless, are purified in Purgatory before entering heaven

|NCD #109 |CCC #1030-1031, 1054 |

|TTOC pp. 457, 462-463 |GDC #43 |

• by reinforcing that Christ conquered death and gave it a positive meaning

|NCD #98 |CCC #1009-1012, 1019 |

|TTOC p. 457 |GDC #34 |

• by responding to the present needs around us

|NCD #160, 1056 |CCC #531 |

|TTOC p. 217 |GDC #167-168 |

• by explaining how service relates to one’s obligation

|NCD #154 |CCC #1886, 1889 |

|TTOC p. 315 |GDC #186 |

• by indicating that needs often exist beyond our locale and can be helped by prayer and concern

|NCD #154 |CCC #551, 558, 1931 |

|TTOC pp. 314-315 |GDC #263 |

• by discussing and praying for vocation discernment

|NCD #180-183 CVOL |CCC #825 |

|TTOC p. 61 |GDC #55 |

• by believing that the Blessed Trinity is the central mystery of our faith: we could never have known it if God had not revealed Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit

|NCD #83 |CCC #234, 261 |

|TTOC pp. 146-148, 154-155 |GDC #99-100 |

• by introducing that “Christ” means “Anointed One.” The Father anointed his Son with the Holy Spirit; thus Jesus took on the office of Priest, Prophet and King

|NCD #91-93 |CCC #436, 438, 453 |

|TTOC pp. 91, 120-121, 178, 419 |GDC #223-224 |

• by emphasizing that devotion to Mary is intrinsic to Catholic life

|NCD #106 |CCC #971 |

|TTOC pp. 95, 204-205 |GDC #196-291 |

• by teaching that the Catholic Church has four marks: she is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic

|NCD #72 |CCC #811, 813-869 |

|TTOC pp. 165-167 |GDC #78-79 |

Vocabulary

|abortion |injustice |personal prayer |

|Advent |inspiration |pornography |

|anti-Semitism |interpretation |prejudice |

|chastity |Judaism |prophet |

|Chosen People |kaddish |psalms |

|communal prayer |Lent |racism |

|covenant |literary forms |Redeemer |

|creed |liturgical prayer |redemption |

|culture |manna |reform |

|discrimination |messiah |revelation |

|Eastern Church |ministry |ritual |

|Eucharistic Adoration |New Testament |roots |

|Eucharistic Liturgy |obligation |sacramental liturgy |

|euthanasia |Old Testament |salvation |

|exodus |paraliturgy |saving actions |

|heritage |passover |sexism |

|hopelessness |Pentecost | |

Concepts to be Learned

|Beatitudes |Theological Virtues |

|Cardinal Virtues |Twelve Apostles |

|Days of Penance |Laws of the Church |

|Eucharistic Fast |Marks of the Church |

|General Laws of Fast and Abstinence |Seven Sacraments |

|Great Commandments |The Works of Mercy |

|Holy Days of Obligation in the United States |Spiritual |

|Ten Commandments |Corporal |

Respect Life Teachings

□ To present the Church’s teachings on social morality as norms of conscience

• by emphasizing that concern for human rights, especially for human life, is a basic Gospel value

|NCD #152-153, 165a, 167 |CCC #2258, 2273, 2297 |

|TTOC p. 308 |GDC #18-19 |

• by instilling value for the various stages of life from conception to natural death

|NCD #167, 1056 |CCC #2260 |

|TTOC pp. 273, 289-309 |GDC #24 |

• by addressing clearly the evil of abortion as the killing of an innocent human life and as a grave sin for anyone who participates

|NCD #19, 105b, 131, 167 |TTOC pp. 279-280 |

• by teaching the avoidance of stereotyping the physically or mentally challenged and the need to be accepting of persons with disabilities

|NCD #138, 195, 231 |CCC #2270-2319, 2322-2323 |

|TTOC pp. 237-238 |GDC #179, 189 |

• by explaining the Church’s teaching on death penalty

|E.V. #58 |CCC #2266-2267 |

• by clarifying that direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick or dying persons. It is a grave sin and is always evil

□ To teach the students the importance of conscience, natural law and the result of mortal sin

• by assisting students to take care and to form their consciences well, following the Word of God, the Church’s teaching, the advice of mature persons, prudent judgment and the help of the Holy Spirit

|NCD #190 |CCC #1783-1785, 1788, 1794, 1798, 1802 |

|TTOC pp. 243-244 |GDC #85, 117 |

• by teaching that the natural law expresses the original moral sense that enables us, by human reason, to know good and evil

|NCD #102 |CCC #1954 |

|TTOC pp. 236, 238, 244-246 |GDC #129 |

• mortal sin separates us from God and normally requires the Sacrament of Penance for forgiveness. Unrepented, it puts a person in danger of hell

|NCD #98, 125 |CCC #1856-1861, 1864, 1874 |

|TTOC pp. 262-263 |GDC #102, 232 |

□ To assist in the understanding that our sexual development is a God-given gift to be respected and treasured

(( The vocation classes, as well as the virtue and sacramental classes in the 6th grade curriculum of CVOL deal with topics of morality. During or following this segment would be an appropriate place to introduce the CVOL lessons Grade 6.

• by discussing the uniqueness of each person

|NCD #51 |CCC #369, 1738, 1938 |

|TTOC pp. 159-160 |GDC #116, 191 |

• by assisting in the realization that our sexuality consists of spiritual, moral, psychological, social, and physical aspects

|NCD #191 |CCC #369-373 |

|TTOC pp. 281-285 |GDC #115-117 |

• by imparting the importance of being needed, wanted and loved both before and after birth

|NCD #131 |CCC #1657 |

|TTOC pp. 272-280 |GDC #176 |

• by emphasizing that human life must be respected from the moment of conception, abortion is the killing of an innocent child and a grave sin. It is evil

|NCD #19, 105b, 131, 167 |CCC #2270-2275 |

|TTOC pp. 265, 273-274, 279-280 |E.T.E.V. #58 |

• by clarifying that direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is a grave sin and always evil

|NCD #167 |CCC #2276-2279 |

|E.V. #64-65 |GDC #272, 278 |

• by teaching that suicide is wrong because we are stewards, not owners, of our lives

|NCD #200c |CCC #235, 2280-2283 |

|TTOC pp. 274, 278 |GDC #52, 66 |

• by explaining the Church’s teaching on the death penalty

|E.V. #58 |CCC #2266-2267 |

□ To re-emphasize the meaning and value of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, the Ten Commandments, and the Precepts of the Church

|NCD #105, 66-160 |CCC #2041-2043, 2070-2072, 2447 |

|TTOC pp. 195-196 |GDC #159 |

• by indicating that the focus of the Ten Commandments is union with God and true communion with all our sisters and brothers

|NCD #52, 105 Appendix A |CCC #2056-2066, 2069, 2072 |

|TTOC pp. 247-248 |GDC #115, 117, 122 |

• by stressing that the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy to be offered as service in the name of Jesus

|NCD #66 |CCC #2447 |

|TTOC pp. 434-435 |GDC #101 |

□ To inform the students that knowing our history and Tradition creates a sense of belonging to the Catholic Church

|TTOC pp.186-187 |CCC #81-84 |

|GDC #42-43, 203 | |

• by leading students to realize that such knowledge can assist Catholics to remain faithful

(This is an appropriate place to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church lesson in the back of this binder.)

|TTOC pp. 323-327 |GDC #46-47, 255 |

|CCC #94, 2447 | |

• by explaining Creation/Fall/Redemption as tracing the human story of selfishness from its root — original sin

|TTOC pp. 184-185 |CCC #198-397 |

| |GDC #113 |

• by teaching how Jesus fulfilled the roles of Prophet, Messiah, and Redeemer

|TTOC pp. 37, 122 |CCC #436, 663-664, 695 |

|GDC #85, 143 | |

• by understanding the Ten Commandments as responses to the Covenant between God and His People

|TTOC p. 71 |CCC #2056 |

|GDC #95-96 | |

• by sharing a love for our Catholic faith and Tradition

(This is an appropriate place to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church lesson in the back of this binder.)

|TTOC pp. 186-187 |CCC #18, 425, 2226 |

|GDC #28, 95-96, 217 | |

• by studying what it means to live justly

|NCD #153-154 |CCC #1807, 1995 |

|TTOC pp. 307-309 |GDC #102 |

• by emphasizing the importance of frequent examination of conscience — John 14:5-7

|NCD #103-190 |CCC #1993, 1454 |

|TTOC pp. 243-244 |GDC #53-54 |

□ To emphasize the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus by imitating him —Mt. 5:13

|NCD #104 |CCC #2601-2607 |

|TTOC pp. 58, 230 |GDC #109, 117 |

• by recognizing that Jesus' teachings about prayer and action balance with each other

|NCD #140-143 |CCC #2607 |

|TTOC pp. 202-204, 339 |GDC #102, 116 |

• by explaining that our behavior bears witness to our faith

|NCD #144 |CCC #154-55, 180, 222-227 |

|TTOC pp.217-219, 314-315 |GDC #98 |

• by realizing that Jesus' mission is being continued in the Christian community

|NCD #145 |CCC #550, 849 |

|TTOC p. 113 |GDC #96-97 |

□ To initiate reflection on service as a ministry T.J.D. #28

|NCD #30, 32 |CCC #237, 1927 |

| |GDC #167-168 |

• by responding to present needs around us

|NCD #160, 1056 |CCC #531 |

|TTOC p. 217 |GDC #167-168 |

• by explaining how service relates to obligation

|NCD #154 |CCC #1886, 1889 |

|TTOC p. 315 |GDC #186 |

• by indicating that needs often exist beyond our locale and can be helped by prayer and concern

|NCD #154 |CCC #551, 558, 1931 |

|TTOC pp. 314-315 |GDC #263 |

• by discussing and praying for vocation discernment

|NCD #180-183 CVOL |CCC #825 |

|TTOC p. 61 |GDC #55 |

III. COMMUNITY:

□ To identify Church as a community of believers in the Risen Lord with its beginnings in the People of God of the Old Testament

• by paralleling Israel's journey of faith with that of the People of God today

• by explaining that all people are bonded in faith

• by indicating that families and communities share covenant type relationships

• by teaching skills that are integral to interpersonal relations

• by explaining that the positive and negative influences of groups: cliques, teams, or clubs

□ To emphasize the importance of community within the Church

• by teaching that the Church symbolizes the unity of the whole human race

• by recalling that we are social by nature and find fulfillment only with others

• by explaining that the Church is missionary by her very nature

• by indicating that since we are called to eternal life in God, every human being has personal and unique dignity

• a diversity of ministry exists in the Church, including clergy, laity and religious, each contributing to the Church’s one mission

□ To confront racism

• by seeing that every person, regardless of color of skin, is a child of God, a brother and sister to us

• by recognizing that racism can be personal, institutional, or social

• by defining prejudice as that emotion of the mind, heart and soul which moves one to hate and if not corrected through love, hope and trust can be self destructive

• by responding to Christ’s love we are called to action

• by examining our attitudes and actions to others

□ To defend the rights of individuals with disabilities

• by providing the right to equal opportunity in education, employment, housing, and free access to public accommodation, facilities and services

• by inviting persons with disabilities to become fully integrated into our Catholic community

• by encouraging persons with disabilities to assume more active roles in the liturgy

WORSHIP:

□ To pursue the Covenant theme

• by explaining the concept of Sinai Covenant with Moses as one of the key events in the history of God's People

• by making clear the catechesis on the biblical, spiritual and liturgical meaning of participation in the cup of Christ’s blood

• by locating God's covenants, e.g. Gen. 9:9-12, Gen. 1-18, Ex. 20:1-18, Acts 3:25

• by considering God's continual offer of a new covenant through Jesus' Death, Resurrection and Ascension — John 13:13-15

□ To examine life's actions in light of Scriptures and the teachings of Scriptures and the teachings of the Church. The Bible answers the questions of life:

← Where did I come from?

← Why am I here?

← Where am I going?

• by knowing that God created us in His image and likeness — Gen. 1:26-31, Gal 3:28

Scripture Stories to Know/Hear

|Genesis 2:4-25 |Creation |

|Genesis 4:3-11 |Cain and Abel |

|Genesis 9:12-13 |The Covenant with Noah |

|Genesis 12:1-17; 21:1-6 |Abraham and Sarah |

|Genesis 37-50 |Joseph and His Brothers |

|Exodus 20:1-17 |The Ten Commandments |

|Deuteronomy 6:4-7 |The Shema |

|Matthew 5:1-12 |Beatitudes |

|Matthew 25:14-30 |Use of Talents |

|Matthew 28:16-19 |Jesus’ Final Appearance |

|Luke 9:28-36 |The Transfiguration |

|Luke 24:13-32 |Emmaus |

|John 18:28-19:30 |Passion of Jesus |

|Acts 1:1-11 |Jesus’ Final Appearance |

□ To provide opportunities for growth in prayer

• by indicating how to incorporate Scriptural readings into personal prayer

• by valuing the Sign of the Cross as a public sign of Catholic witness

• by offering different prayer experiences

• by teaching the psalms as both personal and communal prayers, valid for all time; they mirror both God’s great actions and man’s response

• by recognizing our position as creatures before our Creator during prayers of adoration

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|Prayers To Be Learned and Memorized |

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|APPENDIX I |

|Act of Contrition |Nicene Creed |

|Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love |Our Father |

|Angelus |Prayer before and after Meals |

|Apostles Creed |Prayer to the Holy Spirit |

|Glory Be |Prayers of the Faith Departed |

|Hail Holy Queen |Queen of Heaven (Regina Coeli) |

|Hail Mary |Sign of the Cross |

|Holy Rosary |Stations of the Cross |

|Morning Offering | |

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• by instructing the students that the Church has a liturgical year with different seasons which celebrate the various aspects of one Paschal mystery, Lent, and the Easter Triduum should be emphasized

□ To identify the Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) as the principal act of worship for Catholics

• by relating the Eucharist to the Passover and the Last Supper

□ To assist in the understanding of liturgy

• by explaining the Readings for the following Sunday

• by encouraging participation in liturgical celebrations

DESIRED CATECHETICAL EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS

GRADE SIX

AWARENESS OF GOD

I. MESSAGE DOCTRINAL

The Student:

1. recognizes God as Yahweh and as the one true God

2. describes the role of God expressed in the Old Testament: Father, Creator, Judge, King

3. describes the Church as the People of God and their responsibility to bring God’s message of salvation to others

4. describes grace as the sharing of God’s life and as God’s free gift to all in the Spirit

5. identifies relationships between creation and salvation, sin and mercy

6. describes Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in light of service in Jesus’ name

7. recognizes that the focus of the Ten Commandments is union with God and true communion with all our sisters and brothers

8. recognizes the Precepts of the Church as a continuation of the Commandments

MESSAGE HISTORICAL

The Student:

1. realizes that the knowledge of history and tradition helps Catholics remain faithful

2. explains Creation/Fall/Redemption as tracing the human story of selfishness from its roots – original sin

3. describes Jesus’ role as Prophet, Messiah, Redeemer

4. sees the Ten Commandments in relation to the covenant between God And His people

5. respects his/her own Catholic Faith and Tradition

II. MORALITY PERSONAL

The Student:

1. develops responsibility in decision-making in light of other’s needs

2. sees Church teachings as normative for conscience

3. acknowledges that each person is free to choose; responsible for choices, and accountable for choices

4. realizes that true freedom consists only in choosing the good and the true and that freedom is always accompanied by responsibility

5. develops an understanding of the demands of a just and peaceful lifestyle

MORALITY SOCIAL

The Student:

1. begins to reflect on the relationship between prayer and action with and for others in the call to be a disciple of Jesus

2. recognizes that personal talents are to be used for the service of others — Mt. 25:14-30

3. recognizes that sin hinders him/her but also brings sadness and pain to others

4. realizes there are social consequences of sin

5. recognizes quality of life versus abuse, abortion, child abuse, pollution, pornography, drugs and alcohol, euthanasia, capital punishment

6. identifies some of the social injustices within the world and the need for reform: abortion, anti-Semitism, homelessness, pornography, racism, sexism, and war

7. deepens respect for others

8. recognizes poverty as: material, intellectual, emotional

9. explains what it means to live justly

10. identifies the relationship between justice and peace

11. expresses honesty, openness and respect in discussing questions relating to the development of his/her sexuality

12. recognizes that life is created and shared with people who are either boys or girls, men or women — uniquely different

13. understands that the virtue of chastity is positive and growth-oriented

14. discusses the role of celibacy in priestly, religious and single life and sees it as a gift

15. analyzes the different types of love, e.g. fraternal, familial love

16. sees marriage as a commitment of love and fidelity between a man and woman

17. recognizes self as a unique creation because of the loving union of parents

18. discusses the role of parents in the growth and development of children

19. sees the importance of being needed, wanted and loved both before and after birth

20. realizes that human life must be respected from the moment of conception, abortion is the killing of an innocent child and is a grave sin. It is always evil

21. understands the Church’s teachings on the death penalty

MORALITY SERVICE/WITNESS

The Student:

1. describes the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus

2. relates to the Old Testament prophets as role models and explores implications for today

3. recognizes that Jesus teaches that prayer and action (service) are to be simultaneous

4. explains how his/her behavior bears witness to our faith

5. realizes that the mission of Christ is to be carried out by Christians in community

6. starts reflecting on service as ministry

7. responds to the call to a life of service and mercy

8. explains how service relates to obligation

9. lists what services the parish community offers

10. identifies service that goes beyond his/her parish community

AWARENESS OF OTHERS

III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAL

The Student:

1. identifies with Israel’s journey of faith for the People of God today and for themselves in particular

2. recognizes they are bonded in faith with the people of God of the Old Testament

3. learns that families and communities share covenant type relationships

4. understands the message of the prophets as calling us:

⇨ to conversion

⇨ to work for social justice

⇨ to serve the Church and community

5. analyzes the actions of living; hospitality, freedom, trust, reconciliation, celebration and equality

6. shows skills in solving inter-personal problems: frankness, open-mindedness, understanding, helpfulness, respect for other

7. recognizes the positive and negative influences of groups on him/herself: cliques, teams, clubs

8. identifies Church as a community of living believers in the Risen Christ, called to be a sign of God’s kingdom already in our midst

9. values the family as the primary community

10. grows in the awareness that all Christians are empowered by the Holy Spirit to build up the community by caring about the poor, the suffering, and the needy

11. recognizes that racism can be personal, institutional or social

12. responds to the teachings of Jesus to examine his/her attitudes and actions toward others

13. defends the rights of individuals with disabilities

14. tries to place himself/herself in the place of a person with disabilities

AWARENESS OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

IV. WORSHIP SCRIPTURAL

The Student:

1. recognizes the themes of Covenant Call and discipleship based on personalities and events of the Old Testament

2. explains the concept of Sinai Covenant with Moses as one of the key events in the history of God’s people

3. locates God’s covenant to remain faithful to His people:

⇨ Abraham — Gen. 15:1-18

⇨ Acts 3:35

⇨ Commandments — Ex. 20:1-18

⇨ Noah — Gen. 9:9-12

4. considers that God continually offers His people a new covenant through Jesus’ Passover, Death, Resurrection, Ascension

5. examines life’s actions in light of the Scriptures and teachings of the Church Bible answers questions of life:

⇨ Where do I come from?

⇨ Why am I here?

6. knows God created human beings in His image and likeness, male and female, and placed them in charge of the earth — Gen.1:26-31, Gal. 3:28

7. explains how Bible people serve as models of good and evil today — teaches him/her about God’s intentions for creation

8. explains how we all suffer from the effects of Adam and Eve’s choice — we are born into original sin

9. recognizes that as a result of original sin human beings are prone to be tempted toward that which one knows is evil

10. describes the role and significance of the prophets as proclaiming God’s message

11. explains how the Bible is the most important book among God’s people presenting the story of God’s revelation to us in history

12. explains how Scripture is the divinely inspired Word of God in human form

13. identifies and explains the Exodus as the central event of Jewish history and as a journey from slavery to freedom

14. recognizes the Old Testament — 46 books

15. recognizes various literary forms in the Old Testament, e.g. epic, psalm, prophecy, parable, history, law, proverb

16. begins to recognize a relationship between the Old Testament — 46 books and New Testament — 27 books

17. specifies, reads and discusses particular Bible passages

WORSHIP PRAYER

The Student:

1. uses readings from the Old Testament in his/her personal prayer

2. realizes that song prayers (Psalms) express the needs of all persons

3. accepts the Sign of the Cross as a public sign of his/her Catholic witness

4. explains and uses different prayer experiences that include:

⇨ adoration, praise, thanksgiving, contrition and petition

⇨ centering prayer

⇨ listening prayer

⇨ praying with song

⇨ quiet/silent prayer

5. considers the mysteries of the rosary:

⇨ Joyful Mysteries as an opportunity to reflect on the birth and early life of Jesus

⇨ Sorrowful Mysteries cause him/her to reflect on the passion and death of Jesus

⇨ Glorious Mysteries assist him/her to reflect on the post-resurrection events of Jesus

6. makes an Examination of Conscience frequently

7. prays the Prayer for Vocations daily and reflects on his/her personal call (state of life)

8. recites formal prayers (refer to Appendix I)

WORSHIP SACRAMENTS

The Student:

1. identifies the Eucharistic celebration (the Mass) as the principal act of worship for Catholics

2. relates the Eucharist to the Passover and Last Supper

3. recognizes the new covenant in the blood of the Lamb of God

4. recognizes sacraments of initiation as sacred signs of his/her membership and commitment to Christian community

5. realizes that in every Mass our baptismal covenant is deepened

6. recalls that the Sacrament of Matrimony emphasizes that human sexuality is a gift for the other

7. identifies Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony as a commitment to a life of service to Church and to the family

WORSHIP LITURGICAL

The Student:

1. explains that the Liturgy of the Word includes readings from the Old and New Testament

2. participates in planning and celebrating paraliturgical services/prayer services

3. describes the Sabbath in the life of Christians and Jews

4. describes Liturgical Seasons as a symbolic time to recall important events in the life of Christ

5. deepens awareness of and celebrates the following: (refer to Appendix)

⇨ Advent

⇨ Annunciation

⇨ Assumption

⇨ Christmas

⇨ Church Unity Octave

⇨ Easter

⇨ Easter Triduum

⇨ Epiphany

⇨ Holy Family

⇨ Lent

⇨ Ordinary Time

⇨ Pentecost

⇨ Presentation of the Lord

⇨ Thanksgiving

6. experiences a Seder Meal

7. celebrates his/her baptismal date

8. celebrates parish/school feastdays and saints of significance to him/her

9. establishes a prayer corner for enthroning the Word

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