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Diocesan Math Overviews
     Math Overviews Pre-K & Kdg    pdf
     Math Overview Grade 1&2   pdf
     Math Overviews Grades 3&4  pdf
     Math Overviews Grades 5&6  pdf
     
     

Diocesan Religion Overviews
     Religion Overview Pre-K &  Kdg   pdf
     Relgion Overview Grade 1   pdf
     Religion Overview Grade 2   pdf
     Religion Overview Grade 3   pdf
     Religion Overview Grade 4   pdf
     Religion Overview Grade 5  pdf
     

Diocesan SS Overviews
      Pre K & K Diocesan Social Studies Curriculum Overview   pdf
     Grade 1 Diocesan Social Studies Curriculum Overview   pdf
     Grade 2 Diocesan Social Studies Curriculum Overview   pdf
     Grade 3 Diocesan Social Studies Curriculum Overview   pdf
     Grade 4 Diocesan Social Studies Curriculum Overview   pdf
     Middle School Social Studies Overview Cover Sheet   pdf
     U.S. History I - Diocesan SS Curriculum Overview   pdf
     World Geography - Diocesan SS Curriculum Overview   pdf


Diocesan Science Overviews
     Pre K & K Diocesan Science Overview  pdf
     Grades 1 & 2 Diocesan Science Overview pdf
     Grades 3 - 5 Diocesan Science Overview pdf
    


     

 

Pre K- Kindergarten Math Curriculum Overview - Adapted from Fall River Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines

DFR  Math Overviews Pre-K & Kdg

PLEASE NOTE: These learner outcomes are presented and/or reinforced over a two-year period in Pre K (if applicable) and Kindergarten.  It is expected that students (by the end of Kindergarten) will be able to do the following:

Number Sense and Operations

1)         Count by ones to at least 20.

2)         Match quantities up to at least 10 with numerals and words.

3)         Identify positions of objects in sequences (e.g., first, second) up to fifth.

4)         Compare sets of up to at least 10 concrete objects using appropriate language (e.g., none, more than, fewer than, same number of, one more than), and order numbers.

5)         Understand the concepts of whole and half.

6)         Identify U.S. coins by name.

7)         Use objects and drawings to model and solve related addition and subtraction problems to ten.

8)         Estimate the number of objects in a group and verify results.

 

Patterns, Relations, and Algebra  

1)         Identify the attributes of objects as foundation for sorting and classifying (e.g., a red truck, a red block, and a red ball share the attribute of being red).

2)         Sort and classify objects by color, shape, size, number, and other properties.

3)         Identify, reproduce, describe, extend, and create color, rhythmic, shape, number, and letter repeating patterns with simple attributes (e.g., ABABAB).

4)         Count by fives and tens at least up to 50.

 

Geometry

1)         Name, describe, sort, and draw simple two-dimensional shapes.

2)         Describe attributes of two-dimensional shapes (e.g., number of sides, number of corners).

3)         Name and compare three-dimensional shapes.

4)         Identify positions of objects in space, and use appropriate language (e.g., beside, inside, next to, close to, above, below, apart) to describe and compare their relative positions.

 

Measurement

1)         Recognize and compare the attributes of length, volume/capacity, weight, area, and time using appropriate language (e.g., longer, taller, shorter, same length; heavier, lighter, same weight; holds more, holds less, holds the same amount).

2)         Make and use estimates of measurements from everyday experiences..

3)         Use nonstandard units to measure length, area, weight, and capacity.

 

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability

1)         Collect, sort, organize, and draw conclusions about data using concrete objects, pictures, numbers and graphs.

 


Grades 1-2 Math Curriculum Overview - Adapted from Fall River Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines

DFR Math Overview Grade 1&2

PLEASE NOTE: These learner outcomes are presented and/or reinforced over a two-year period in grades 1 and 2.  It is expected that students (by the end of grade 2) will be able to do the following:

Number Sense and Operations

1)     Name and write (in numerals) whole numbers to 1000, identify the place values of the digits, and order the numbers.

2)     Identify and distinguish among multiple uses of numbers, including cardinal (to tell how many) and ordinal (to tell which one in an ordered list), and numbers as labels and as measurements.

3)     Identify and represent common fractions (1/2, 1/3, ) as parts of wholes, parts of groups, and numbers on the number line.

4)     Compare whole numbers using terms and symbols (e.g., less than, equal to, greater than, <, =, >).

5)     Identify odd and even numbers and determine whether a set of objects has an odd or even number of elements.

6)     Identify the value of all U.S. coins, and $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills. Find the value of a collection of coins and dollar bills and different ways to represent an amount of money up to $5. Use appropriate notation (e.g., 69, $1.35).

7)         Demonstrate an understanding of various meanings of addition and subtraction (e.g., addition as combinationplus, combined with, more; subtraction as comparisonhow much less, how much more; equalizinghow many more are needed to make these equal; separationhow much remaining).

8)         Understand and use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., 8+6=14 is equivalent to 14-6=8 and is also equivalent to 14-8=6) to solve problems and check solutions.

9)     Know addition facts (addends to ten) and related subtraction facts, and use them to solve problems.

10)   Demonstrate the ability to add and subtract three-digit numbers accurately and efficiently.

11)   Demonstrate in the classroom an understanding of and the ability to use the conventional algorithms for addition (two 3-digit numbers and three 2-digit numbers) and subtraction (two 3-digit numbers).

12)    Estimate, calculate, and solve problems involving addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers. Describe differences between estimates and actual calculations.

 

Patterns, Relations, and Algebra  

1)     Identify, reproduce, describe, extend, and create simple rhythmic, shape, size, number, color, and letter    repeating patterns.

2)     Identify different patterns on the hundreds chart.

3)     Describe and create addition and subtraction number patterns (e.g., 1, 4, 7, 10; or 25, 23, 21).

4)     Skip count by twos, fives, and tens up to at least 50, starting at any number.

5)     Construct and solve open sentences that have variables (e.g. +7=10).

6)     Write number sentences using +, -, <, =, and/or > to represent mathematical relationships in everyday situations.

7)     Describe functions related to trading, including coin trades and measurement trades (e.g. five pennies make one nickel, four cups make one quart, 11 nickels are worth more than 5 dimes).

 

Geometry

1)     Describe attributes and parts of two-and three-dimensional shapes (e.g., length of sides, and number of corners, edges, faces, and sides).

2)     Identify, describe, draw, and compare two-dimensional shapes, including both polygonal (up to six sides) and curved figures such as circles.

3)     Recognize congruent shapes.

4)     Identify shapes that have been rotated (turned), reflected (flipped), translated (slid), and enlarged. Describe direction of translations (e.g., left, right, up, down).

5)     Identify symmetry in two-dimensional shapes.

6)     Predict the results of putting shapes together and taking them apart.

7)     Relate geometric ideas to numbers (e.g., seeing rows in an array as a model of repeated addition).

 

Measurement

1)     Identify parts of the day (e.g., morning, afternoon, evening), week, month, and calendar.

2)     Tell time at quarter-hour intervals on analog and digital clocks using a.m. and p.m.

3)     Compare the length, weight, area, and volume of two or more objects by using direct comparison.

4)     Measure and compare common objects using metric and English units of length measurement (e.g.  centimeter, inch).

5)     Select and correctly use the appropriate measurement tools (e.g., ruler, balance scale, thermometer).

6)     Make and use estimates of measurement, including time, volume, weight, and area.

 

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability

1)      Use interviews, surveys, and observations to gather data about themselves and their surroundings

2)      Organize, classify, represent, and interpret data using tallies, charts, tables, bar graphs, pictographs, and Venn diagrams; interpret the representations.

3)      Formulate inferences (draw conclusions) and make educated guesses (conjectures) about a situation based on information gained from data.

4)      Decide which outcomes of experiments are most likely.



Grades 3-4 Math Curriculum Overview - Adapted from Fall River Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines

DFR Math Overviews Grades 3&4

PLEASE NOTE: These learner outcomes are presented and/or reinforced over a two-year period in grades 3 and 4.  It is expected that students (by the end of grade 4) will be able to do the following:

Number Sense and Operations

1)         Exhibit an understanding of the base ten number system by reading, modeling, writing, and interpreting whole numbers to at least 100,000; demonstrating an understanding of the values of the digits; and comparing and ordering the numbers.

2)         Represent, order, and compare large numbers (to at least 100,000) using various forms, including expanded notation (e.g., 853=8 x 100 + 5 x 10 + 3).

3)         Demonstrate an understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a collection, and as locations on the number line.

4)         Select, use, and explain models to relate common fractions and mixed numbers (1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, and 1), find equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals, and order fractions.

5)         Identify and generate equivalent forms of common decimals and fractions less than one whole (halves, quarters, fifths and tenths).

6)         Exhibit an understanding of the base ten number system by reading, naming, and writing decimals between 0 and 1 up to the hundredths.

7)         Recognize classes (in particular, odds, evens; factors or multiples of a given number; and squares) to which a number may belong, and identify the numbers in those classes. Use these in the solution of problems.

8)         Select, use, and explain various meanings and models of multiplication and division of whole numbers. Understand and use the inverse relationship between the two operations.

9)         Select, use, and explain the commutative, associative, and identity properties of operations on whole numbers in problem situations (e.g., 37 x 46 = 46 x 37, (5 x 7) x 2 = 5 x (7 x 2)).

10)      Select and use appropriate operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to solve problems, including those involving money.

11)      Know multiplication facts through 12 x 12 and related division facts. Use these facts to solve related multiplication problems and compute related problems (e.g., 3 x 5 is related to 30 x 50, 300 x 5, and 30 x 500).

12)      Add and subtract (up to five-digit numbers) and multiply (up to three digits by two digits) accurately and efficiently.

13)      Divide up to a three-digit whole number with a single-digit divisor (with or without remainders) accurately and efficiently.

14)      Demonstrate in the classroom an understanding of and the ability to use the conventional algorithms for addition and subtraction (up to five-digit numbers), and multiplication (up to three digits by two digits).

15)      Demonstrate in the classroom an understanding of and the ability to use the conventional algorithm for division of up to a three-digit whole number with a single-digit divisor (with or without remainders).

16)      Round whole numbers through 100,000 to the nearest 10, 100, 1000. 10,000, and 100,000.

17)      Select and use a variety of strategies (e.g., front-end, rounding, and regrouping) to estimate quantities, measures, and the results of whole-number computations up to three-digit whole numbers and amounts of money to $1000, and to judge the reasonableness of the answer.

18)      Use concrete objects and visual models to add and subtract common fractions.

 

Patterns, Relations, and Algebra  

1)         Create, describe, extend and explain symbolic (geometric) and numeric patterns, including multiplication patterns like 3, 30,300,3000

2)         Use symbol and letter variables (e.g. Δ. X) to represent unknowns or quantities that vary in expressions and in equations or inequalities (mathematical sentences that use =, <,>).

3)         Determine values of variables in simple equations (e.g. 4106 Δ =37, 5 = μ + 3).

4)         Use pictures, models, tables, charts, graphs, words, number sentences, and mathematical notations to interpret mathematical relationships.

5)         Solve problems involving proportional relationships, including unit pricing (e.g., four apples cost 80, so one apple costs 20) and map interpretation (e.g. one inch represents five miles, so two inches represent ten miles).

6)         Determine how change in one variable relates to a change in a second variable (e.g., input-output tables).

 

Geometry

1)         Compare and analyze attributes and other features (e.g., number of sides, faces, corners, right angles, diagonals, and symmetry) of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes.

2)         Describe, model, draw, compare, and classify two-and three-dimensional shapes (e.g., circles, polygonsespecially triangles and quadrilateralscubes, spheres, and pyramids).

3)         Recognize similar figures.

4)         Identify angles as acute, right, or obtuse.

5)         Describe and draw intersecting, parallel, and perpendicular lines.

6)         Using ordered pairs of numbers and/or letters, graph, locate, identify points, and describe paths (first quadrant).

7)         Describe and apply techniques such as reflections (flips), rotations (turns), and translations (slides) for determining if two shapes are congruent.

8)         Identify and describe line symmetry in two-dimensional shapes.

9)         Predict and validate the results of partitioning, folding, and combining two- and three-dimensional shapes.

 

Measurement

1)         Demonstrate an understanding of such attributes as length, area, weight, and volume, and select the appropriate type of unit for measuring each attribute.

2)         Carry out simple unit conversions within a system of measurement (e.g., hours to minutes, cents to dollars, yards to feet or inches, etc.).

3)         Identify time to the minute on analog and digital clocks using a.m. and p.m. Compute elapsed time using a clock (e.g., hours and minutes since) and using a calendar (e.g., days since).

4)         Estimate and find area and perimeter of a rectangle, triangle, or irregular shape using diagrams, models, and grids or by measuring.

5)         Identify and use appropriate metric and English units and tools (e.g., ruler, angle ruler, graduated cylinder, thermometer) to estimate, measure, and solve problems involving length, area, volume, weight, time, angle size, and temperature.

 

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability

1)         Collect and organize data using observations, measurements, surveys, or experiments, and identify appropriate ways to display the data.

2)         Match representations of a data set such as lists, tables, or graphs (including circle graphs) with the actual set of data

3)         Construct, draw conclusions, and make predictions of data sets, including tables, bar graphs, pictographs, line graphs, line plots, and tallies.

4)         Represent the possible outcomes for a simple probability situation (e.g., the probability of drawing a red marble from a bag containing three red marbles and four green marbles).

5)         List and count the number of possible combinations of objects from three sets (e.g., how many different outfits can one make from a set of three shirts, a set of two skirts, and a set of two hats?).

6)         Classify outcomes as certain, likely, unlikely, or impossible by designing and conducting experiments using concrete objects such as counters, number cubes, spinners or coins.



 

Grades 5-6 Math Curriculum Overview - Adapted from Fall River Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines

DFR Math Overviews Grades 5&6

PLEASE NOTE: These learner outcomes are presented and/or reinforced over a two-year period in grades 5 and 6.  It is expected that students (by the end of grade 6) will be able to do the following:

Number Sense and Operations

1)         Demonstrate an understanding of positive integer exponents, in particular, when used in powers of ten (e.g., 10, 10).

2)         Demonstrate an understanding of place value to billions and thousandths.

3)         Represent and compare very large (billions) and very small (thousandths) positive numbers in various forms such as expanded notation without exponents (e.g., 9724 = 9 x 1000 + 7 x 100 + 2 x 10 + 4).

4)         Demonstrate an understanding of fractions as a ratio of whole numbers, as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a collection, and as locations on the number line.

5)         Identify and determine common equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents.

6)         Find and position integers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals (both positive and negative), on the number line.

7)         Compare and order integers (including negative integers), and positive fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents.

8)         Apply number theory concepts-including prime and composite numbers, prime factorization, greatest common factor, least common multiple, and divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9,and 10-to the solution of problems.

9)         Select and use appropriate operations to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and positive integer exponents with whole numbers, and with positive fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents.

10)      Use the number line to model addition and subtraction of integers, with the exception of subtracting negative integers.

11)      Apply the Order of Operations for expressions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with grouping symbols (+, -, X, ).

12)      Demonstrate an understanding of the inverse relationships of addition and subtraction, and use that understanding to simplify computation and solve problems.

13)      Accurately and efficiently add, subtract, multiply, and divide (with double-digit divisors) whole numbers and positive decimals.

14)      Accurately and efficiently add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive fractions and mixed numbers. Simplify fractions.

15)      Add and subtract integers, with the exception of subtracting negative integers.

16)      Estimate results of computations with whole numbers, and with positive fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents. Describe reasonableness of estimates.

 

Patterns, Relations, and Algebra  

1)         Analyze and determine the rules for extending symbolic, arithmetic, and geometric patterns and progressions (e.g., ABBCCC; 1,5, 9, 13; 3, 9, 27).

2)         Replace variables with given values and evaluate/simplify (e.g., 2μ + 3 when μ =4).

3)         Use the property of equality to solve problems (e.g., if + 7 = 13, then = 13-7, therefore = 6; if 3 x = 15, then 1/3 x 3 x = 1/3 x 15, therefore =5).

4)         Represent real situations and mathematical relationships with concrete models, tables, graphs, and rules in words and with symbols (e.g., input-output tables).

5)         Solve linear equations using concrete models, tables, graphs, and paper-pencil methods.

6)         Produce and interpret graphs that represent the relationship between two variables in everyday situations.

7)         Identify and describe relationships between two variables with a constant rate of change. Contrast these with relationships where the rate of change is not constant.

 

Geometry

1)         Identify polygons based on their properties, including types of interior angles, perpendicular or parallel sides, and congruence of sides (e.g., squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapezoids, and isosceles, equilateral, and right triangles).

2)         Identify three-dimensional shapes (e.g., cubes, prisms, spheres, cones, and pyramids) based on their properties such as edges and faces.

3)         Identify relationships among points, lines, and planes (e.g., intersecting, parallel, perpendicular).

4)         Graph points and identify coordinates of points on the Cartesian coordinate plane (all four quadrants).

5)         Find the distance between two points on horizontal or vertical number lines.

6)         Predict, describe and perform transformations on two-dimensional shapes (e.g. translations, rotations, and reflections).

7)         Identify types of symmetry, including line and rotational.

8)         Determine if two shapes are congruent by measuring sides or a combination of sides and angles, as necessary; or by motions or series of motions (e.g., translations, rotations, and reflections).

9)         Match three-dimensional objects and their two-dimensional representations (e.g. nets, projections, and perspective drawings).

 

Measurement

1)         Apply the concepts of perimeter and area to the solution of problems. Apply formulas where appropriate.

2)         Identify, measure, describe, classify, and construct various angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals.

3)         Solve problems involving proportional relationships and units of measurement (e.g., same system unit conversions, scale models, maps, and speed).

4)         Find areas of triangles and parallelograms. Recognize that shapes with the same number of sides but different appearances can have the same area. Develop strategies to find the area of more complex shapes.

5)         Identify, measure, and describe circles and the relationships of the radius, diameter, circumference, and area (e.g., d=2r, p=C/d), and use the concepts to solve problems.

6)         Find volumes and surface areas of rectangular prisms.

7)         Find the sum of the angles in simple polygons (up to eight sides) with and without measuring the angles.

 

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability

1)         Describe and compare data sets using the concepts of median, mean, mode, maximum and minimum, and range.

2)         Construct and interpret stem-and-leaf plots, line plots, and circle graphs.

3)         Use tree diagrams and other models (e.g., lists and tables) to represent possible or actual outcomes of trials.

4)         Predict the probability of outcomes of simple experiments (e.g., tossing a coin, rolling a die) and test the predictions. Use appropriate ratios between 0 and 1 to represent the probability of the outcome and associate the probability with the likelihood of the event.



Pre K - Kindergarten Religion Curriculum Overview

Adapted from the Fall River Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines     Available: www.dfrcec.com

DFR Religion Overview  Kdg

The students will be able to:  

 

Prayer/Sacraments 

1.       Show reverence during prayer time.

2.       Participate in spontaneous prayer/intentions.

3.       Identify prayer as talking to God.

4.       Recite by heart the prayers listed in the DFR Religion Curriculum Prayer List.

Church

1.        Recognize the church as Gods house.

2.       Explain that we become members of the Church through Baptism.

3.       Demonstrate appropriate behavior in church.

4.       Recognize that we are all called to be saints.

5.       Recall that saints are people who led holy lives by loving God and helping others.

6.       Recognize that the Church celebrates the lives of the saints by having special days set aside for them.

7.       Recall that the Feast of All Saints is November 1st.

8.       Recognize the major Liturgical Seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter.

9.       Explain that Advent is preparation for Christmas, the celebration of Jesus birth.

10.     Explain that Lent is the preparation for Easter.

11.     Explain that Easter is important because it is the celebration of Jesus Resurrection.

Scripture

1.        Recall that the Bible is the story of Gods family.

2.       Retell and explain some Bible stories.

3.       Demonstrate and explain why we show reverence for the Bible.

Peace & Justice/Moral Formation

1.        Recognize the difference between good choices and bad choices.  
Creed/Doctrine -  

1.       Recognize God made all living things.

2.       Recognize that God made them because He loves them.

 

3.       Discuss that God loves them no matter what.

 

4.       Talk about why they are special.

 

5.       Name ways to take care of creation (people, places, things).

 

6.       Discuss how they use their senses to experience the world.

 

7.       State that Jesus is the Son of God.

 

8.       Recall that Jesus grew up in a family like we do.

 

9.       Identify Jesus birthday as Christmas Day.

 

10.     Explain that Mary is Jesus mother.

 

11.     Identify that Jesus; Mary and Joseph are the Holy Family.

 

12.     Explain that Jesus dies for us and rose from the dead.

 

13.     Explain that angels are special messengers from God.

 

14.     Recognize that we all have a guardian angel.

Vocabulary (see also objects/places listed above)

Advent                             

Guardian Angel

All Saints Day           

Holy Family 

Angel                               

Holy Spirit 

Baptism                           

Jesus

Bible                                 

Joseph 

Bishop

Lent

Christmas

Mary 

Church

Prayer

Easter

Saints 

Grade 1 Religion Curriculum Overview

Adapted from the Fall River Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines      Available: www.dfrcec.com

DFR Relgion Overview Grade 1
Students will be able to:

Prayer 

1.  Recognize that prayers of praise celebrate Gods goodness.

2.  Express spontaneous prayers, including prayers of praise, thanksgiving, asking (petition) and sorrow.

3.  State that Amen means Yes, I believe/shows our willingness to live and believe what we pray.

4.  Explain how Jesus taught us to pray to the Father as He prayed. (Our Father)

5.  Experience prayer using Gospel stories.

6.  Recognize that the Mass is a special celebration in remembrance of Jesus and the Last Supper.

7.  Recognize that the Holy Spirit helps us to pray.

8.  Demonstrate how we can show reverence and pray with our bodies through prayer actions, gestures and body   postures (blessing, kneeling, genuflecting, folding hands, opening hands, closing eyes, standing quietly, etc.).

9.  Recognize that when we sing holy songs with our hearts, we are praying.

10. Pray/bless self using holy water.

11. Write informal prayers.

12. Recite by heart the Morning Offering, Grace After Meals

13. Know by heart the following prayers (learned in previous grades); Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Grace  before meals , Glory Be to the Father, Guardian Angel Prayer

 

Sacraments 

1.  Describe the sacraments as special signs that God is with us.

2.  Explain that Baptism welcomes us as children of God and members of the Church, Gods family.

3.  Name the symbols of Baptism (water, lighted candle, oil, white cloth).

4.  Describe a Baptism ceremony explaining the steps and signs, and promises made.

5.  Recognize that the Holy Spirit comes to them in Baptism and is always with them.

6.  Identify that holy water is a reminder of our Baptism.

7.  State that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ.

8.  Explain that Jesus is present in the Eucharist.

9.  Name why and when they will receive the Eucharist.

10. Express respect for the Blessed Sacrament by genuflecting/bowing.

11. Identify that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is about Gods forgiveness.

12. Recall that God, like the Good Shepherd, is all loving and forgiving

 

   Scripture

1.  Recognize the Gospels as stories of Jesus.
2.  Recall the story of the Annunciation.
3.  Retell the stories about Jesus birth.
4.  Retell some stories about Jesus life.
5.  Retell stories that Jesus used to teach them about God, His Father.
6.  Retell the story of Pentecost.
7.  List ways in which the Holy Spirit helped Jesus followers.

   Moral Formation

1.  List ways they can say Yes to God as Mary did.
2.  Identify ways the Holy Spirit helps them.
3.  Explain that Gods laws help us to choose what is right.
4.  Distinguish between right and wrong choices.
5.  Tell how the choices they make have positive or negative consequences.
6.  Differentiate between doing an action on purpose or by accident; between sin and mistakes.
7.  State examples of healing words.
8.  State ways in which they can forgive each other.

 

      Church  
  1. Identify objects/places in a Catholic Church: (add to vocab list)  
Tabernacle Sanctuary Altar  Candles
Sanctuary lamp Statues/Icons Mary, Jesus, saints Crucifix /cross
Holy water font Stained glass window Baptismal font
1.   Explain that the tabernacle contains the Blessed Sacrament/Eucharist.
2.   Express why the sanctuary lamp remains lit.
3.   Explain why we have statues and stained glass in the church.
4.   Describe why we use candles at church.
5.   Explain why we use holy water.
6.   Demonstrate respect and reverence before, during and after Mass.
7.   Participate in Mass by reciting the prayer responses.
8.   Recognize that the readings at Mass come from the Bible.
9.   State that the first Mass was performed at the Last Supper
10.  Identify the Mass as a celebration.
11.  Describe the ways to participate in Mass.
12.  Recognize that the Catholic Church includes people from all around the world.
13.  Recognize that Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church
14.  Recall that Jesus promised to send us the Holy Spirit.
15.  Recognize that the Holy Spirit helps the Church.
16.  Name signs and symbols of the Holy Spirit. (dove, fire, wind, color red, holy water, holy oil )

    Peace & Justice

1.  Recognize that Mary shows them how to love God and others.
2.  Discuss ways in which the world is not fair (poverty, crime, homelessness, etc.).
3.  List ways to overcome some of these problems
4.  Memorize the Great Commandment
5.  Describe characteristics of Gods kingdom.
6.  Participate in community service.
7.  Identify ways they care about others and their world.
8.  Respect others and their property.

   

Vocabulary (see also objects/places listed above)

Amen              

Baptism              

Bible                  

Bishop      

Blessed/Holy Trinity

Christmas

Church     

Easter

Eucharist/Blessed Sacrament

Forgiveness               

Godparent

Great Commandment    

Holy Family         

Holy Spirit

holy water

Holy Week

Jesus

Joseph

Last Supper

Eucharistic

Liturgy/Mass

Mary

Parish

Pentecost

Prayer

Priest

Reconciliation

Sacrament 

Saint

Sin

Sorrow

 

 


 

Grade 2 Religion Curriculum Overview

Adapted from the Fall River Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines      Available: www.dfrcec.com

DFR Religion Overview Grade 2

Students will be able to:

Prayer 

1)   Relate the Eucharist as the Churchs greatest prayer.

2)   Identify prayer as conversation with God through praise, thanksgiving, petition and contrition.

3)   Demonstrate how we can pray using words, in song, in gestures and body postures, and in the quiet of our hearts.

4)   Explain the Hail Mary.

5)   Explain the meaning and purpose of the Act of Contrition.

6)   Recite by heart the following prayers: Act of Contrition, a decade of the Rosary, Mass Responses/Acclamations

7)   Know by heart the following prayers (learned in previous grades): Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Grace before & after meals, Glory Be to the Father, Guardian Angel Prayer, Morning Offering

 

Church

1)       Identify objects/places/ persons in a Catholic Church (see vocabulary list below)         

2)       Describe the Eucharist / Mass as a celebration.

3)       Explain why we participate in the Mass every Sunday and on Holy Days.

4)       Identify the first part of the Mass as the Liturgy of the Word.

5)       Recognize the readings as coming from the Bible, the Word of God.

6)       Explain that the priest or deacon helps us to learn how to apply the readings to our lives in the homily.

7)       Express how the Liturgy of the Word prepares us to receive Jesus in the Eucharist.

8)       Explain that the Nicene Creed/Profession of Faith states what we believe.

9)       Explain that bread and wine are the gifts the faithful bring up at the presentation of gifts.

10)     Recognize that the words of the Eucharistic Prayer describe what took place at the Last Supper.

11)     Explain that Jesus becomes present in the Eucharist (bread and wine) at the Consecration.

 

Scripture

1)     Retell the story of the Last Supper.

2)     Recognize the Ten Commandments.

3)     Retell Gospel stories that pertain to forgiveness and reconciliation. (eg., Good Shepherd, Prodigal Son)

4)     Tell the story of Jesus, from His birth to His resurrection. (Mysteries of Rosary should be reference point for this)

5)     Relate how Marys Yes to God is a model for our Amen as we receive Jesus in the Eucharist.

 

Creed/Doctrine  

1)       Recognize Jesus Real Presence in the Eucharist.

2)       Recognize Reconciliation as a sacrament of Gods healing and loving forgiveness.

3)       Discuss how Eucharist and Reconciliation are an extension of our Baptism.

4)       Recognize that original sin is removed through the Sacrament of Baptism.

 

Sacraments

1)   List the seven sacraments.

2)   Describe the sacraments as visible signs that God is with us.

3)   Name and explain the three Sacraments of Initiation.

4)   Identify Eucharist as Jesus, the Bread of Life.

5)   Explain how the Eucharist is spiritual food that helps us become more like Jesus and do Gods work.

6)   Explain how to prepare to receive Communion.

7)   Demonstrate how to receive Communion.

8)   Recognize Reconciliation (Confession / Penance) as a Sacrament given to us by Jesus Christ.

9)   Explain that Reconciliation is the way we experience Gods and the Churchs forgiveness when we confess our sins.

10) Recognize that Jesus is always willing to forgive us if we are sorry for our sins

11) Explain that the Sacrament of Reconciliation reconciles us with God and others.

12) Prepare for reconciliation through examination of conscience.

13) Identify the role of the priest in the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

14) Demonstrate how to perform a sincere confession.

15) Discuss the meaning of the words of absolution prayed by the priest in Reconciliation.

16) Explain the purpose of penance.

 

Moral Formation -

1)   Explain the Great Commandment.

2)   Give examples of how they are shown unconditional love by God.

3)   Explain how Gods love for us enables us to love God, self, and others.

4)   Describe how their choices reflect their love for God.

5)   Differentiate between a sin and a mistake or accident.

6)   Define venial and mortal sin.

7)   Differentiate between right actions as loving actions and wrong actions as selfish actions.

8)   Identify some steps/questions for making moral choices (good action, right reasons, right time & place).

9)   Identify who can help us to make moral choices (Holy Spirit, Jesus, Mary, the Church, important people in our lives, example of the saints).

10) Relate the Ten Commandments as the basis for moral choices.

11) Demonstrate good Christian morality in their daily lives.

 

 Peace & Justice 

1)        Begin to recognize and live the social teachings of the Church:  

(Life & Dignity)   (The Poor & Vulnerable)  
     God wants us to care for everyone.        Jesus calls us to help those in need  
     Life is a gift from God.        We can help those in need, through prayer and  action.    
     We are made in Gods image    
 
(Family & Community)   (Work & Workers)  
     God wants us to be loving helpers in our families and
       community.
     The work we do gives glory to God.  
     We are called to make loving and helpful choices in       family and community.     
(Solidarity)  
(Rights & Responsibilities)        Since God is our Father, we should treat everyone as   our brothers and sisters.  
     Everyone has a right to life.        We can help unite Gods family by sharing and praying for others.  
     All people should have what they need to live good lives
(Gods Creation)  
     We show our love for Gods world by taking care of it.  

 

Vocabulary        Identify the following people, places, terms: 

Absolution

Adoration

Alb

Altar

Altar cloth

Altar server Ambo/Lectern   

Bishop

Blessed Sacrament

Candles

Cantor

Chalice

Chasuble

Ciborium

Confession

Confessional/ Reconciliation Room conscience

Consecration

Contrition

Corporal

Deacon

Eucharist

Eucharistic Prayer Examination of conscience

Genuflect

Gospel

Great Commandment

Holy Communion

Holy Days of Obligation

homily

Lectionary

Lector

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Liturgy of the Word

Mortal sin

Original sin Paschal/Easter Candle              

Paten

Penance

Petition

Pope

Praise

Priest

Profession of Faith/Nicene Creed

Purificator

Reconciliation

Sacraments of Initiation

Sanctuary lamp                          Stole

Tabernacle

Ten Commandments

Venial sin


Grade 3 Religion Curriculum Overview

Adapted from the Fall River Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines      Available: www.dfrcec.com  

 

DFR Religion Overview Grade 3

The students will be able to: 

Prayer 

1.    Pray the rosary as a form of prayer.

2.    Recite an Act of Contrition.

3.    Identify and compose four types of prayers:  adoration, petition, contrition and thanksgiving.

4.    Practice communal and personal prayer.

5.    Lead classmates in prayer.

6.    Recite by heart the Rosary (basic), Apostles Creed, Prayer of St. Francis.

7.    Know by heart the following prayers (learned in previous grades); Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Grace before & after meals, Glory Be to the Father, Guardian Angel Prayer, Morning Offering, Act of Contrition, Mass Responses/Acclamations.

Sacraments:

1.       Name and categorize the seven sacraments. (Initiation, Healing, Vocation/Commitment)

2.       Define and recognize sacramental grace as Gods love and grace, which comes to us through the sacraments

3.       Recognize that Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation.

4.       Explain that Baptism welcomes them into the Church.

5.       Recognize the origin of original sin as presented in the story of Adam and Eve.

6.       Express that Holy Water and the Sign of the Cross are reminders of their Baptism

7.       Recognize that Baptism restores them to friendship with Christ by removing original sin.

8.       Relate that the Eucharist is one of the Sacraments of Initiation.

9.       Recognize that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

10.     Describe that the Eucharist helps them develop a personal relationship with Jesus.

11.     Identify how at the Eucharist, Catholics remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

12.     Recognize that Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation.

13.     Recognize that the sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates Gods forgiveness of sin.

14.     Recognize the need for healing in themselves and others.

15.     Identify the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a sign of Gods mercy and love.

16.     Recognize how Jesus helps them answer their call to be holy through the sacraments.

17.     Recognize that they receive Jesus grace and healing through the sacraments

Scripture

1.       Identify that the Bible is the story of God and His people.

2.       State that Jesus is the Good News

3.       Demonstrate respect for the Bible.

4.       Differentiate between the Old and New Testament

5.       Retell significant Bible stories (Mysteries of Rosary should be reference point for this)

6.       Apply Bible lessons and values to everyday life.

7.       Explain the message of Gods love as revealed by Jesus in His teachings, ministry, miracles and parables

8.       Recognize that the Gospel tells them who Jesus is and who they are called to be as His disciples.

Creed/Doctrine -

1.       Recall that God sent His Son to bring Good News to all people.

2.       Explain that Jesus died for us to open the gates of heaven.

3.       Explain that Jesus sacrificed His life for all people.

4.       Re-examine the concept of sin and grace

5.       Recognize that God is revealed as Father, Son and Spirit in the mystery of the Trinity.

6.       Identify that the God the Father is the First person of the Trinity.

7.       Identify that the Jesus is God, and the Second person of the Trinity.

8.       Identify that the Holy Spirit is God, and the Third person of the Trinity.

9.       Recall that Jesus promised to send us the Holy Spirit

10.     Explain how the Holy Spirit helped create the Church at Pentecost.

11.     Explain that the Holy Spirit comes to us personally at Baptism as a special helper.  
12.     Describe that God is their Father and they are His children.  

13.     Recognize that as Gods children, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ.

14.     Recognize that God is always with them.

15.     Restate that the Father calls them by name to be holy, to know, love and serve Him.

16.     Identify that Jesus is Lord of Heaven and Earth.

17.     Identify the role of Mary as the mother of Jesus, mother of the Church, and queen of heaven and earth.

 

Church