Scope and Sequence
Grade
One
Who
Has God's Life?
THEME:
Introduction to the Trinity with emphasis on the life of
Jesus. The child learns about grace, what it is and what
does for us. Acquaints child with the Apostles and the beginning
of the Church, the plan of salvation and the child's part
in that plan. The child learns about angels, sacraments
and the basic prayers.
SEQUENCE:
Ch. 1-6: God the Creator of the world, angels, Adam
and Eve; our home in Heaven lost through original sin; the
world prepares for the savior.
Ch. 7-10: Jesus the Savior comes to teach us how
to live and act.
Ch. 11-15: Jesus gathers the Apostles and starts
the Catholic Church. The Apostles' Creed, the sacraments
and the Mass.
Ch. 16-20: The Church year; liturgical celebrations
and prayer services.
AIM:
To expand the child's understanding and love for Jesus and
His Church. To help the child understand that Jesus is Savior.
To introduce the concept that with grace it is possible
for us to act as images of God here on earth and to live
with God someday in Heaven.
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