Queen of Angels Catholic School
Religion Grade 1
Awareness Of God
· Describes the Trinity as three persons in one God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit
· Realizes that God the Father created us
· Recognizes Jesus as the Son of God who became man, died for our sins, was raised from the dead, is present in the Eucharist, and shows us the way to live
· Explains that Mary is the Mother of Jesus and our mother
· Develops an understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, and Confirmation
· Describes original sin as peoples’ first offense against God
· Recognizes sin as a break in our relationship with God
· Develops an understanding of sin, both mortal and venial
· Explains that the Ten Commandments and God’s Laws will lead us to happiness in heaven
· Recognizes that the Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to help and guide us make our choices
· Identifies parish leaders
· Lists the many gifts that Jesus gives to His People
· Cites examples of the love and care of Jesus for others
Awareness of Values
· Describes how we love God by loving others
· Recalls that God forgives our sins in Baptism and Penance
· Identifies Jesus as our guide in making choices
· Recognizes choices between good and evil
· Learns how to make an examination of conscience
· Identifies sin as choosing to do something we know is wrong/hurtful (acting in non-loving ways)
· Describes effects of sinfulness
· Identifies signs of forgiveness
· Describe that the Bible and the Church teach us to know what is right and wrong
· Recognizes Jesus as a model of peace
· Understands the difference among accidents, mistakes and sins
· Understands the importance of care and respect for others and all of God’s creation
· Shows respect for others
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· Explains that Jesus calls all disciples to love and serve others
· Describes Mary and saints as friends and heroes/heroines who lived extraordinary lives
Awareness of Others
· Identifies self as belonging to a People of God
· Recognizes the role of the pastor as leader of one’s parish community
· Learns that there are good and painful experiences
· Describes the role of a priest as a representative of Christ and the church
Awareness of Spiritual Development
· Identifies the Bible as the most important book
· Learns that God speaks to us through the Bible
· Recognizes that the Bible is composed of Books, Chapters and Verses
· Differentiates between the Old Testament and New Testament
· Recalls major events in Jesus’ life
· Listens to the Word of God in scripture reading
· Identifies with scripture stories
· Relates with Jesus sharing a special meal called the Last Supper with friends
· Sees the Last Supper and the Cross as the saving sacrifice of Jesus for those He loved
· Realizes that the Spirit teaches us how to pray
· Learns how to make an examination of conscience
· Experiences quiet prayer and listening prayer
· Explains “Amen” as meaning “Yes, I believe – so be it”
· Identifies the different types of prayer – praise, thanksgiving, sorrow and petition
· Composes informal prayers/expresses spontaneous prayer
· Participates in special praying the Rosary
· Participates in praying The Way of the Cross
· Participates in special prayer services during Advent
· Recites formal prayers
· Knows that when the Apostles asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He taught them the Our Father
Ø Sign of the Cross
Ø The Lord’s Prayer
Ø Hail Mary
Ø Glory Be to the Father
Ø Grace Before Meals
Ø Grace After Meals
Ø Prayer to My Guardian Angel
Ø Prayer of Sorrow
· Recognizes that sacraments are special signs of Jesus’ love
· Recognizes that there are seven sacraments
· Deepens understanding of basic concepts of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Penance
· Identifies ritual for reception of the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, and Penance
· Compares the Sacrament of the Eucharist to the Last Supper
· Distinguishes between the Eucharistic bread and ordinary bread
· Recognizes and describes the times in the Liturgical Year
· Participates actively in the Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) by reciting responses, signing, carrying gifts, reading of Scriptures and Offertory petitions
· Explains and names certain objects in the Church, e.g. altar, tabernacle, Bible, Baptismal font, crucifix, holy water, sanctuary light and candles, Reconciliation Room, Stations of the Cross, vestments
· Recognizes the special times the Church celebrates the whole mystery of Jesus in Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost as well as during the Ordinary Time
Projects
Composes original prayers
Composes spiritual writing
Creates spiritual art work / visual displays of faith
Participates in various community service / outreach projects i.e. food drives, Lenten collections, cards for nursing homes, etc.