Scope
and Sequence
Grade
Four
We Follow Jesus
THEME:
Emphasizes the mystery of the Trinity and the student's
response of Faith. Students learn about the creation of
angels, the universe, and people as acts of God's love.
The fall of the angels and the human persons is studied.
Students study about Jesus and why He came. Special emphasis
on grace and how it helps us to act as images of God by
following the Ten Commandments.
SEQUENCE:
Ch. 1-4: God and creation.
Ch. 5-6: Original sin, its effects and God's merciful
love.
Ch. 7-11: Jesus as priest, prophet, and king; works
of mercy; the beatitudes.
Ch. 12-14: The Catholic Church, hierarchy, and laity;
grace and the virtues; the seven sacraments.
Ch. 15-19: Commandments; prayer; devotion to Mary.
Ch. 20-21: Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
AIM:
To teach the students the irreplaceable role of Jesus in
their lives. To help students appreciate that they are created
by God, but wounded by sin; and that Jesus loves them by
being their example and Redeemer. To teach the students
that Jesus is the source of grace and that He shares His
life with them to enlighten them and strengthen them so
that they live as images of God here on earth and someday
in Heaven.
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