Jesus continues his life and work through the Church as a community of Christian believers. The Church is composed of people who share the same faith and Sacraments and are united in the Holy Spirit under the leadership of the Pope and bishops.

GENERAL "CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH" REFERENCES

Paragraphs: 84-87, 96-141, 176-197, 232-267, 315-324, 422-682, 731-962, 973-987, 1076, 1322-1498, 1591-1594, 1666, 1746, 1871-1874, 1890, 1926, 1948, 2030-2051, 2142-2167, 2196-2257, 2401-2513, 2534-2557, 2673-2682.

DOCTRINAL CONCEPTS STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC: 96, 176, 261, 267, 316, 483, 561, 629, 665, 743, 747, 777-780, 804-806, 866, 869-870, 935-944, 1416, 1591-1594, 1890, 2050)

* Identify God as Trinity of Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
* Identify that the love shared by and among the three persons of the Trinity is the model of the love Christians are to have for one another and everyone.
* Know that Jesus is the Son of God, sent to announce the Good News of Salvation.
* Know that during His life on earth, Jesus gathered a community of followers (apostles and disciples) and taught them about the reign of God.
* Know that Jesus chose his apostles to serve His people in a special way: St. Peter was their leader.
* Identify that the Pope and bishops, as successors of the apostles, are responsible for teaching, governing, and sanctifying the Church and its members.
* Recognize Jesus taught that His true followers are those who are baptized and love everyone.
* Recognize that they are called to follow Jesus by being members of His Church.
* Know that at the Ascension, the Risen Jesus returned to his Father in heaven.
* Identify that on Pentecost, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit upon His followers to help them continue his work on earth as the Church.
* Recognize that as members of the Church, we are called to do all we can to continue Jesus' mission of bringing the Good News of salvation to everyone.
* Experience the Church most immediately in their local parish.
* Explain that the Catholic Church is one, holy, catholic and apostolic.
* Recognize that the Holy Spirit is the source and experience of our love for God's creation.
* Recognize that Mary is the perfect model of faith.
* Know that the Church will come to God's perfection only in Heaven.
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SACRAMENTAL CONCEPTS STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC: 1407-1410, 1416, 1490-1491, 1495-1496)

* Know that in the Eucharist, Jesus feeds them his Body and Blood, making them one with Him and one with another.
* Explain that Penance strengthens them to renew their efforts to be more loving.
* Identify that through the absolution of the priest in Penance, Jesus forgives their sins and restores their friendship with God.
* Know that through the Sacraments of Healing, (Anointing of the Sick and Penance), they celebrate God's healing power.
* Know that through the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony, the work of the Church is continued.

MORAL CONCEPTS, STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC: 324, 629, 1490, 1666, 1746, 1871-1874, 1878, 1890, 1926, 1948, 2161-2163, 2248, 2251-2253, 2454-2456)

* Identify that Jesus is the model of how Christians are to live.
* Relate that as Christians, they are to show love and reverence toward their parents or guardians and all other family members and they can expect it from them also.
* Know that the reverent use of God's name, respectful behavior in God's house, and care for all that God has given them are special ways of showing they are Christians.
* Recognize that God has given us special ways of showing we are Christians.
* Practice caring for others by respecting their person, reputation, property, and possessions.
* Practice care for and sharing the earth's resources through conservation.
* Recall and relate to everyday life the Ten Commandments, and the Beatitudes.
* Define sin as deliberately refusing to love God, ourselves and our neighbor.
* Recognize that when they do wrong, they must say they are sorry, ask to be forgiven, and make up for the wrong they have done.
* Recognize the right to life from God, and right to life of every human person.
* Understand that the mutual love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is the model for harmony among human persons.

PRAYER / SPIRITUALITY CONCEPTS STUDENTS WILL: (CCC: 508, 973-974, 1414-1416)
* Recognize that in the Mass, they are given spiritual nourishment through the Word of God and in Holy Communion to continue Jesus' ministry of service.
* Identify Mary as having a special place in the life of the Church as the Mother of God and Mother of the Church.
* Identify Mary as an example of how her son Jesus wants His followers to live.
* Know that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, priests are among those who teach us to pray.
* Recognize that Christians turn to Mary in prayer to ask Jesus to help us in our needs.
* Experience different types of prayer services.

BIBLICAL CONCEPTS STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC:; 104, 107, 129, 131, 140, 141, 2653-54)
* Relate biblical accounts: Old / New Testament stories, especially parables, miracle stories, call of the apostles, mission of the disciples, Ascension and Pentecost.
WORDS TO BE UNDERSTOOD

* Abba
* Absolution
* Annunciation
* Anointing of the Sick
* Apostle
* Apostolic
* Ascension
* Beatitudes
* Bishop
* Catholic Church
* Communion of Saints
* Conception
* Corporal Works of Mercy
* Creed
* Deacon
* Diocese
* Disciple
* Grace
* Great Commandment
* Holy
* Holy Father
* Holy Spirit
* Holy Orders
* Immaculate Conception
* Incarnation
* Laity (lay person)
* Marks of the Church
* Matrimony
* Miracle
* Parables
* Pastor / Priest
* Paschal Mystery
* Pentecost
* Pope
* Prayers of the Faithful
* Religious Orders
* Resurrection
* Sacraments of Service
* Sacrifice
* Saints
* Savior
* Sin
* Spiritual Works of Mercy
* Stewardship
* Symbols of Baptism
* Ten Commandments
* Trinity
* Word of God
* Vocation

LITURGICAL SYMBOLS AND GESTURES TO BE UNDERSTOOD
• Cathedral
• Presider's Chair
• Sacred Vessels
• Sacristy —where priests dress, vestments are stored
• Vestments — miter, stole, staff

PRAYERS TO BE LEARNED
* The Apostles' Creed
* The Rosary
* Stations Of The Cross

REVIEW,
* Sign of the Cross
* Our Father
* Hail Mary
* Glory Be to the Father
* Act of Contrition

PRAYERS TO BE ENCOURAGED
* Spontaneous Prayer
* Morning and Evening Prayer

ASSESSMENTS WHICH PROMOTE LEARNING
* Actively participate in:
* Liturgical / Sacramental celebrations
* Daily prayer experiences
* Service opportunities
* Listen / respond to Scripture
* Retell or role-play stories from Scripture
* Research lives of the Saints
* Rewrite prayers in their words
* Respond to questions about the Faith
* Practice stewardship