Grade 3

RELIGION BENCHMARKS

RELIGION CURRICULUM

THE HOLY TRINITY AND THE ROLE OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE SALVIFIC PLAN OF GOD 

THE HOLY SPIRIT CONTINUES THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH CHURCH  

JESUS CALLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO LIVE A MORAL LIFE

JESUS CHRIST CALLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO A LIFE OF PRAYER

JESUS CHRIST IS MADE VISIBLE IN THE FOUR MARKS OF THE CHURCH

THE PASCHAL MYSTERY OF JESUS CHRIST IS CELEBRATED IN THE DIVINE LITURGY

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PRAYERS TO MEMORIZE: 

Faith Theme: Jesus' Life and Work Continue Through His Church 

The Holy Trinity is the mystery of one God in three divine persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

God the Father created everything through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit and all creation shows God's love, goodness, and order.

Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, is alive and present in the Church. 

Jesus Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit to be with the Church, the community of believers, to unite, guide and continue the work of Jesus Christ. 

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Apostles and followers to empower them to continue the mission of Jesus Christ. Pentecost is known as the birthday of the  Church.  

The Holy Spirit resides in the Church, guiding and assisting the Church to carry on the mission of Jesus Christ.

The Church is the Body of Christ to which all members belong. There is a diversity of her members and functions, but Christ unites all members to one body.  

The Communion of Saints is the entire community of God's people, living and dead. It includes those in heaven, those living as God's people on earth and those in Purgatory,  waiting to be with God.  

Mary has a special place in the Church as the Mother of God and as the Mother of the Church.

Jesus Christ calls each of us to know, love and serve God with all of our strength (heart, mind, soul and our neighbor as ourselves).  

Jesus Christ is our example of holiness. Jesus lived His life in perfect love of God the Father and in service to others. The entire Gospel Message is contained in the Great Commandment of Jesus to love one another as He loves us. This commandment requires a commitment of the heart.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the teachings of the Church help a person develop a conscience, make good choices and avoid sin. Sin always harms one's relationship with God and the Church family.

The Sign of the Cross is a reminder of the Blessed Trinity and of our redemption by the cross.

The Lord's Prayer, given to us by Jesus Christ, is the most perfect of prayers and is a summary of the Gospel message of Jesus.

The Church prays for both the living and the dead as a way of lifting them to Heaven and offering our love for them.

Personal prayer is a conversation with God in which we open our hearts, souls and minds to encounter God.

The pope, bishops and pastors lead and guide the Church, and are the successors to the Apostles and their teachings. 

The Liturgical year moves through the seasons of the year in the following order: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and then resumes Ordinary Time. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be 

Act of Contrition

All Mass Responses  

Nicene Creed  

Fatima Prayer

Hail, Holy Queen 

THE HOLY TRINITY AND THE ROLE OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE SALVIFIC PLAN OF GOD

THE HOLY SPIRIT CONTINUES THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH HIS CHURCH

JESUS CALLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO LIVE A MORAL LIFE

JESUS CHRIST CALLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO A LIFE OF PRAYER

JESUS CHRIST IS MADE VISIBLE IN THE FOUR MARKS OF THE CHURCH

THE CHURCH CONTINUES THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS

THE PASCHAL MYSTERY OF·JESUS CHRIST IS CELEBRATED IN THE DIVINE LITURGY

The Holy Trinity is the mystery of one God in three divine persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. 

God the Father created everything through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit and all creation shows God's love, goodness, and order. 

Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, is alive and present in the Church.  

Jesus Christ uses the parables to teach about the Kingdom of God. The parables are Jesus' invitation to enter into the Kingdom. The Church is a sign of the Kingdom of God. 

The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus Christ's preaching and serve as a guide for the Church to build up the Kingdom of God.  

Through his suffering, death and resurrection, Jesus Christ makes salvation possible to all who believe in him, and are faithful to his teachings. Through belief in the Paschal Mystery the faithful will obtain everlasting life.  

Jesus ascended into Heaven and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Christians profess Jesus Christ as Lord, acknowledging His divinity. 

Jesus Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit to be with the Church, the community of believers, to unite, guide and continue the work of Jesus Christ. 

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Apostles and followers to empower them to continue the mission of Jesus Christ. Pentecost is known as the birthday of the Church. 

The Holy Spirit resides in the Church, guiding and assisting the Church to carry on the mission of Jesus Christ.  

The Church is the Body of Christ to which all members belong. There is a diversity of her members and functions, but Christ unites all members to one body.  

The Communion of Saints is the entire community of God's people, living and dead. It includes those in heaven, those living as God's people on earth and those in Purgatory, waiting to be with God. 

Mary has a special place in the Church as the Mother of God and as the Mother of the Church. 

Jesus Christ calls each of us to know, love and serve God with all of our strength (heart, mind, soul and our neighbor as ourselves). 

Jesus Christ is our example of holiness. Jesus lived His life in perfect love of God the Father and in service to others. The entire Gospel Message is contained in the Great Commandment of Jesus to love one another as He loves us. This commandment requires a commitment of the heart. 

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the teachings of the Church help a person develop a conscience, make good choices and avoid sin. Sin always harms one's relationship with God and the Church family. 

The Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love are the foundation of Christian moral activity.  

All members of the Church share in the Church's mission to help those in need, especially the most vulnerable or those seeking peace and justice. 

As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Church continues Jesus' work and evangelization today. 

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we have a responsibility to care for others, sharing our time, talent and treasure to build up the Kingdom of God. 

The Sign of the Cross is a reminder of the Blessed Trinity and of our redemption by the cross. 

The Lord's Prayer, given to us by Jesus Christ, is the most perfect of prayers and is a summary of the Gospel message of Jesus. 

The members of the Church have a special obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, and are encouraged to pray daily. 

The Church prays for both the living and the dead as a way of lifting them to Heaven and offering our love for them.  

Personal prayer is a conversation with God in which we open our hearts, souls and minds to encounter God. 

Types of prayer include: Prayers of Petition and Intercession; Prayers of Blessing and Adoration; and Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving 

The language of prayer can include words, melodies, gestures and art. 

The Church has four marks, The Church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. The four marks of the Church are inseparably linked with each other and indicate the essential features of the Church and her mission. 

One - The Church is the people of God gathered in the name of Jesus Christ.  

Holy - God calls us to holiness and the Holy Spirit unites the Church to continue the work of Jesus Christ. 

Catholic - The Church is universal. The Church seeks to bring salvation to all people. 

Apostolic - The Church is faithful to the teachings of the Apostles. 

The pope, bishops and pastors lead and guide the Church, and are the successors to the Apostles and their teachings. 

The Paschal Mystery is celebrated and communicated through the sacramental life of the Church.  

Instituted by Jesus Christ, the seven sacraments are visible signs of an invisible reality. Jesus Christ is present in the sacraments. Jesus shares God's life with Christians through the sacraments.  

The Sacraments of Christian Initiation are Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. They are the foundation of our Christian life as followers of Jesus Christ, and make us full members of the Church. 

The Sacraments at the Service of Communion are Holy Orders and Matrimony. Holy Orders is the Sacrament in which men commit their lives to Jesus Christ in service of the Church. In Matrimony, a man and a woman commit themselves to each other in a lifelong and lifegiving love. 

The Sacraments of Healing are Penance and Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Jesus Christ heals our souls and bodies. 

Liturgy is the public prayer of the Church in which the members are active and full participants. 

In the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the whole of the Paschal Mystery is celebrated and remembered, Jesus Christ is fully present.  

In the Liturgy of the Word, the Church listens to and responds to the Word of God found in scripture. 

The Liturgy of the Eucharist is a sacrificial memorial and a sacramental meal in which Jesus Christ is truly present.  

The Liturgical year moves through the seasons of the year in the following order: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and then resumes Ordinary Time. 

The Church observes Advent as the beginning of the Liturgical year, a time of prayer and preparation of Christ anew. 

The Church observes Lent as a time for prayer, good works and sacrifice.