Grade 4

RELIGION BENCHMARKS 

RELIGION CURRICULUM

JESUS CHRIST CALLS ALL PERSONS TO LIVE A MORAL LIFE THROUGH A FORMED CONSCIENCE

GOD CALLS HIS PEOPI.£ TO LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP THROUGH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

GOD CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO LOVE OF NEIGHBOR THROUGH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

JESUS CHRIST CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO BE FORMED BY THE BEATITUDES

THE CHURCH EXPRESSES HER FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS IN HER CREEDS. 

JESUS CHRIST CALLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO A LIFE OF SACRAMENTAL GRACE THROUGH LITURGY. 

PRAYERS TO REVIEW:  

PRAYERS TO MEMORIZE: 

Faith Theme: Jesus Calls Us to Follow the Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments

God created man with a free will. Free will is the freedom to choose between right or wrong.  

Sin is deliberate thought, word, deed or omission against the eternal law of God. Sin harms the relationship between God, self and community.  

God gives each person the gift of conscience. 

God continually calls us through his conscience to be close to Him, to love goodness and to avoid evil. 

Conscience formation is a lifelong process to know the good and is the basis for moral decision-making. 

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is the means by which the Church continues Jesus' ministry of healing, forgiveness and love. 

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, sins are forgiven by a priest in the name of Christ and the Church and through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Reconciliation requires true repentance and making right the harm one has caused. The Ten Commandments are the framework for the examination of conscience. 

The Ten Commandments are the laws of God's covenant given to Moses on Mt. Sinai. The first three Commandments concern love of God and the last seven concern love of neighbor. Jesus Christ sums up the Ten Commandments in the Great Commandment. 

I am the Lord your God; you shall have not strange gods before me. The first commandment emphasizes the belief in one God, fostering faith, hope and love (charity)  and forbids the worship of other gods.  

You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain. The second commandment honors God's name, advocates reverent speech and forbids the abuse of God's name.  

Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day. The meaning of the Lord's Day is to keep holy the Sabbath by participating in the Divine Liturgy (the Mass) on Sundays and days of obligation.

When we follow the fourth through the tenth commandments, we are showing our love and respect for others.

Honor your father and mother. The fourth commandment calls us to honor and obey those who God has placed in authority over us for the good.

You shall not kill. This commandment honors the God-given value of life from the moment of conception to natural death.  

You shall not commit adultery. This commandment honors the creation of male and female in the inherent dignity and equality of each.

You shall not steal. This commandment honors honesty, justice and truthful actions. 

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. This commandment calls each person to witness the truth of the Gospel in speech and action.  

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods. These commandments honor right relationship and boundaries between neighbors and their possessions. Neighbors are called to respect the sanctity of marriage and the private property of all.  

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

When we follow Jesus Christ and live out His teachings in the Beatitudes, we make the Kingdom of God, God's love, active in the world.

Jesus Christ taught the Beatitudes as the guide for living and a basis for justice in the world. 

The Beatitudes foster a love and care for the poor in the world. 

The Apostles' and Nicene Creeds state what Catholics believe and hold to be true. 

The four marks of the Church, that she is one, holy, catholic and apostolic, define the nature of the Church.

The Liturgical year is based upon the lives of Jesus Christ, Mary and the Saints. 

Nicene Creed

Fatima Prayer  

Hail, Holy Queen 

Ten Commandments 

Apostles' Creed 

Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

JESUS CHRIST IS THE MORAL GUIDE 

JESUS CHRIST CALLS ALL PERSONS TO LIVE A MORAL LIFE THROUGH A FORMED CONSCIENCE

GOD CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP THROUGH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 

GOD CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO LOVE OF NEIGHBOR THROUGH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

JESUS CHRIST CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO BE FORMED BY THE BEATITUDES  

THE CHURCH EXPRESSES HER FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS IN HER CREEDS 

JESUS CHRIST CALLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO A LIFE OF SACRAMENTAL GRACE THROUGH THE LITURGY

Jesus Christ is the Son of God who was sent to redeem the world. Jesus Christ's life and teachings lead man to God.  

God revealed Himself through the covenant in the Old Testament. The old covenant is fulfilled and made new in Jesus Christ, the new covenant.  

Jesus was sent to show divine love and the goodness of God and to affirm the human potential for good.  

Jesus Christ is the model of holiness, teaching His followers to pray and to trust God. 

God created man with a free will. Free will is the freedom to choose between right or wrong.  

Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed or omission against the eternal law of God. Sin harms the relationship between God, self and community. 

God gives each person the gift of conscience.  

God continually calls us through his conscience to be close to Him, to love goodness and to avoid evil. 

Conscience formation is a lifelong process to know the good and is the basis for moral decision-making.  

The Holy Spirit divinely inspires and guides the Church. Confirmation increases and deepens the Gifts of the Holy Spirit received at Baptism. 

The Sacraments strengthen and nourish the life of Christ within us. We are called to lead a sacramental life through frequent reception of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. 

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is the means by which the Church continues Jesus' ministry of healing, forgiveness and love.  

n the Sacrament of Reconciliation, sins are forgiven by a priest in the name of Christ and the Church and through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Reconciliation requires true repentance and making right the harm one has caused. The Ten Commandments are the framework for the examination of conscience.  

The Ten Commandments are the laws of God's covenant given to Moses on Mt. Sinai. The first three Commandments concern love of God and the last seven concern love of neighbor. Jesus Christ sums up the Ten Commandments in The Great Commandment.  

The Commandments set forth the obligations of living out the covenant between God and man.  

I am the Lord your God; you shall have not strange gods before me. The first commandment emphasizes the belief in one God, fostering faith, hope and love {charity) and forbids the worship of other gods.  

You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain. The second commandment honors God's name, advocates reverent speech and forbids the abuse of God's name.  

Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day. The meaning of the Lord's Day is to keep holy the Sabbath by participating in the Divine Liturgy (The Mass) on Sundays and days of obligation.  

When we follow the fourth through the tenth commandments, we are showing our love and respect for others. 

Honor your father and mother. The fourth commandment calls us to honor and obey those who God has placed in authority over us for the good.  

You shall not kill. This commandment honors the God-given value of life from the moment of conception to natural death.

You shall not commit adultery. This commandment honors the creation of male and female in the inherent dignity and equality of each. 

You shall not steal. This commandment honors honesty, justice and truthful actions. 

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. This commandment calls each person to witness to the truth of the Gospel in speech and action. 

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods. These commandments honor right relationship and boundaries between neighbors and their possessions. Neighbors are called to respect the sanctity of marriage and the private property of all. 

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

When we follow Jesus Christ and live out His teachings in the Beatitudes, we make the Kingdom of God, God's love, active in the world. 

Jesus Christ taught the Beatitudes as the guide for living and a basis for justice in the world. 

The Beatitudes foster a love and care for the poor in the world. 

The Apostles' and Nicene Creeds state what Catholics believe and hold to be true. 

The Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, is the foundation of all Catholic faith and belief. 

Jesus will come again at the end of the world to judge the living and the dead. 

The four marks of the Church, that she is one, holy, catholic and apostolic, define the nature of the Church. 

The Church is a worldwide community with laws for the baptized members to follow. Members have responsibilities and are called to be active in the Church community. 

The Liturgical Year is based upon the lives of Jesus Christ, Mary and the Saints.  

The Virgin Mary is the Church's model for virtue and discipleship. The Theological Virtues and Cardinal Virtues guide our minds and actions and lead us to a good life.