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RELIGION BENCHMARKS

RELIGION CURRICULUM

JESUS IS THE PRIME SACRAMENT AND,THE SOURCE OF ALL SACRAMENTS  

THE CHURCH CELEBRATES THE REDEMPTIVE ACT OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS 

JESUS CHRIST IS ENCOUNTERED THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION 

THE HEALING AND FORGIVING POWER OF JESUS CHRIST IS ENCOUNTERED THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING. 

THE CHURCH CONTINUES JESUS CHRIST'S MINISTRY OF LOVE AND SERVICE THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION

THE RICH TRADITIONS OF THE CHURCH GIVE WITNESS TO THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST

Faith Theme: Through the Seven Sacraments, the Church celebrates the life-giving signs of Christ's saving action in our lives. 

God is the source of all creation. Jesus Christ is the living, ever-present sacrament, the source of God's love and mercy in the world.  

The mystery of the Incarnation reveals the Son of God, the Second person of the Blessed Trinity, as both true God and true man.

Jesus is fully human and fully Divine in one Divine Person. 

The Paschal Mystery is the passion, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. The Paschal Mystery is most especially remembered and celebrated in the Eucharist.  

Christians worship God by imitating Jesus' life of prayer, loving service and sacrifice. 

The Lord's Prayer acknowledges that God is our loving Father. The Lord's Prayer (the Our Father) is a summary of the Gospel.  

The Church is the Sacrament of Jesus Christ continuing His mission through the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church.

Catholics celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ and receive sanctifying grace through the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Through sanctifying grace one receives forgiveness and the gift of sharing in God's life.

The Seven Sacraments, instituted by Christ, are rituals that call followers to participate and share in God's life of grace deepening their relationship with the Risen Lord.

The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church are: Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation); Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick); Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Holy Orders, Matrimony)  

The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. 

Through the Sacraments of Initiation, members are initiated into the life of God, filled with the Holy Spirit, nourished spiritually, and become members of the Church.

Baptism frees the baptized from Original Sin and personal sin. The baptized are reborn of water and the Spirit and share in the life of the Risen Lord. 

The Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit, given at Confirmation, empower believers to grow in faith and be true witnesses of Jesus.

The essential elements of the sacrament of Confirmation are the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism and saying the words, "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.: The minister of the sacrament in ordinary circumstances is the bishop.

The Eucharist is the central belief of all Catholics. 

The Eucharist is the sacrament in which the priest consecrates the bread and wine which becomes the Body and Blood of Christ. Jesus is really present in the Eucharist.

The essential elements of the Sacrament of the Eucharist are bread, wine and the Eucharistic Prayer. The minister of the sacrament is a priest or bishop.  

In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, sins committed after Baptism can be forgiven and reconciliation with God and community can occur. In the name of Jesus Christ and the Church, a priest can forgive sins through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed or omission that offends God and separates our relationship with God, oneself and other people.  

Reconciliation requires true repentance, a firm purpose of amendment and a desire to sin no more. The Ten Commandments are the framework for the examination of conscience.

The essential elements for the Sacrament of Penance of Reconciliation are the acts of the penitent and absolution. The minister of the sacrament is the priest (or bishop) who is required to keep the sacramental seal of confession.

The Sacraments of Service to Others (Sacraments at the Service of Communion) are Holy Orders and Matrimony. 

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. God calls certain men to serve as priests in the Church. Special grace and power to fulfill the responsibilities of Holy Orders are given through ordination. 

Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, bishops, priests, and deacons are called to minister in the name of Jesus Christ and of the Church.

Holy Orders empowers the ordained priest to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass and to forgive sins in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.  

The essential elements for the Sacrament of Holy Orders are the imposition of hands and the spoken words of consecration. The ordinary minister of the sacrament is the bishop. 

Matrimony is the sacrament in which a baptized man and a baptized woman freely choose to enter into a loving and life-giving covenant of fidelity to each other. The marriage covenant signifies the union of Christ and the Church and reflects the covenant between God and His people.

The essential elements for the Sacrament of Matrimony are the free consent of the couple (exchange of vows) and consent given in the presence of the Church's minister, two witnesses and the community. The ministers of the sacrament are the spouses, before bishop, priest or deacon, and two other witnesses.

With Baptism, all Christians, laity, religious, and ordained are responsible for giving Christian witness.  

The seasons of the Liturgical Year revolves around Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and glorification.  

The three Theological Virtues are Faith, Hope and Love (Charity). 

The four Cardinal Virtues are Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance. 

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

Act of Faith  

Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary 

Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit 

Eternal Rest 

Seven Sacraments  

JESUS IS THE PRIME SACRAMENT AND THE SOURCE OF ALL SACRAMENTS

THE CHURCH CELEBRATES THE REDEMPTIVE ACT OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS.  

JESUS CHRIST IS ENCOUNTERED THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION. 

THE HEALING AND FORGIVING POWER OF JESUS CHRIST IS ENCOUNTERED THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING.

THE CHURCH CONTINUES JESUS CHRIST'S MINISTRY OF LOVE AND SERVICE THROUGH1THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION. 

THE RICH TRADITIONS OF THE CHURCH GIVE WITNESS TO THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST 

God is the source of all creation. Jesus Christ is the living, ever-present sacrament, the source of God's love and mercy in the world.  

The mystery of the Incarnation reveals the Son of God, the Second person of the Blessed Trinity, as both true God and true man. 

Jesus is fully human and fully Divine in one Divine Person.  

The Paschal Mystery is the passion, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. The Paschal Mystery is most especially remembered and celebrated in the Eucharist.  

Christians worship God by imitating Jesus' life of prayer, loving service, and sacrifice.  

The Lord's Prayer acknowledges that God is our loving Father. The Lord's Prayer (the Our Father) is a summary of the Gospel.  

The Church is the Sacrament of Jesus Christ continuing His mission through the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church. 

Catholics celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ and receive sanctifying grace through the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Through sanctifying grace one receives forgiveness and the gift of sharing in God's life. 

The Seven Sacraments, instituted by Christ, are rituals that call followers to participate and share in God's life of grace deepening their relationship with the Risen Lord.  

The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church are: Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation); Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick); Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Holy Orders, Matrimony)  

Redemption comes from Christ. Catholics participate in redemption through the sacraments. 

Sacraments have specific rites and are celebrated in community. 

All sacraments have a scriptural and historical background, essential elements, effects of the sacrament, and requirements of the sacrament. 

The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. 

Through the Sacraments of Initiation, members are initiated into the life of God, filled with the Holy Spirit, nourished spiritually, and become members of the Church. 

Baptism frees the baptized from Original Sin and personal sin. The baptized are reborn of water and the Spirit and share in the life of the Risen Lord. 

The essential elements of the sacrament of Baptism are the immersion or the triple pouring of water on the head and saying the words of the Trinitarian formula. The ministers of the sacrament in ordinary circumstances are the bishop, priest and deacon.  

In Confirmation, the candidate is sealed and confirmed in the gift of the Holy Spirit received at Baptism. The candidate is strengthened and perfected in the Christian life and is sent to spread faith to others. 

The Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit, given at Confirmation, empower believers to grow in faith and be true witnesses of Jesus. 

The essential elements of the sacrament of Confirmation are the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism and saying the words, "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit." The minister of the sacrament in ordinary circumstances is the bishop.  

The Eucharist is the central belief of all Catholics.  

The Eucharist is the sacrament in which the priest consecrates the bread and wine which becomes the Body and Blood of Christ. Jesus is really present in the Eucharist. 

The essential elements of the Sacrament of the Eucharist are bread, wine and the Eucharistic Prayer. The minister of the sacrament is a priest or bishop.  

The Divine Liturgy, the encounter with Jesus Christ, empowers believers to go forth into the world as witnesses and spread the  Gospel.  

The Sacraments of Healing are Penance and Reconciliation , and Anointing of the Sick by which the Church continues the healing ministry of Jesus for body and soul. 

In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, sins committed after Baptism can be forgiven and reconciliation with God and community can occur. In the name of Jesus Christ and the Church, a priest can forgive sins through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission that offends God and separates our relationship with God, oneself and other people. 

Reconciliation requires true repentance, a firm purpose of amendment and a desire to sin no more. The Ten Commandments are the framework for the examination of conscience.  

The essential elements for the Sacrament of Penance of Reconciliation are the acts of the penitent and absolution. The minister of the sacrament is the priest (or bishop) who is required to keep the sacramental seal of confession. 

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick brings Jesus Christ's strength, comfort, and spiritual healing to those who are seriously ill, elderly and/or near death. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick can sometimes bring physical healing to the body. By the grace of the sacrament, the sick person is united to Jesus Christ and His passion. 

The essential elements for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick are the laying on of hands, anointing forehead and hands with the Oil of the Sick and praying the spoken words of healing. The minister of the sacrament is the priest (or bishop). 

The Sacraments of Service to Others (Sacraments at the Service of Communion) are Holy Orders and Matrimony. 

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. God calls certain men to serve as priests in the Church. Special grace and power to fulfill the responsibilities of Holy Orders are given through ordination. 

Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, bishops, priests, and deacons are called to minister in the name of Jesus Christ and of the Church. 

Holy Orders empowers the ordained priest to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass and to forgive sins in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. 

The essential elements for the sacrament of Holy Orders are the imposition of hands and the spoken words of consecration. The ordinary minister of the sacrament is the bishop. 

Matrimony is the sacrament in which a baptized man and a baptized woman freely choose to enter into a loving and life giving covenant of fidelity to each other. The marriage covenant signifies the union of Christ and the Church and reflects the covenant between God and His people. 

The essential elements for the Sacrament of Matrimony are the free consent of the couple (exchange of vows) and consent given in the presence of the Church's minister, two witnesses and the community. The ministers of the sacrament are the spouses, before bishop, priest or deacon, and two other witnesses. 

With Baptism, all Christians, laity, religious, and ordained are responsible for giving Christian witness. 

The seasons of the Liturgical Year revolves around Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and glorification. 

The three Theological Virtues are Faith, Hope and Love (Charity).  

The four Cardinal Virtues are Prudence, Justice , Fortitude, and Temperance.  

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