6th Grade Religion

Catholic Social Justice Teachings

The Profession of Faith

The Celebration of the Christian Mystery

Life in Christ

Christian Prayer

Prayers

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

Rights and Responsibilities

The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

Call to Family, Community, and Participation

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Solidarity

Care for God's Creation

Recognize God in the world’s order, beauty, and goodness (CCC 32).

Know that the one true God, our Creator and Lord, can be known with certainty from His works, by the natural light of human reason (CCC 47).

Understand that God revealed himself to us through Christ, His Son (CCC 65).

Know that God is the author of Sacred Scripture (CCC 105).

Understand that faith is a gift from God (CCC 552).

Know that we are created in God’s image to serve Him and to rule over all creatures (CCC 380).

Believe that faith is possible only through the Holy Spirit (CCC 683).

Know that sin separates us from God (CCC 1033).

Celebrate the sacraments to receive God's grace (CCC 1127).

Participate in the Church's liturgy (CCC 1090).

Recognize that signs and symbols are part of sacramental celebration (CCC 1145).

Comprehend that the musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of great value (CCC 1156).

Understand that we shape our own life as a result of free will (CCC 1731).

Know that we must assume responsibility for the acts we perform (CCC 1781).

Cultivate the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity; and practice the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance (CCC 1834; 1841).

Know that sin is an offense against God (CCC 1850).

Seek the common good together (CCC 1905).

Assume personal responsibility (CCC 1914).

Practice solidarity and social charity (CCC 1939).

Follow God's commandments (CCC 2068).

Respect all human life (CCC 2318).

Respect the integrity of all creation, including animals, plants, and all nature (CCC 2415).

Practice Christian prayer, which is a covenant relationship between God and man in Christ (CCC 2564).

Know and practice the four forms of prayer: blessing and adoration, petition, intercession, and thanksgiving (CCC 2625).

Pray the Hail Mary (CCC 2676-2677).

Identify the types of prayer: vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplative prayer (CCC 2722-2724).

Pray the Lord's Prayer, the quintessential prayer of the Church (CCC 2776).

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Draw conclusions about what it means to be stewards of all of God's creation.

Predict ways to be good stewards of the earth.

Connect the meaning of covenant in salvation history.

Compare how the covenant of baptism (with God and the community) relates to the Old and New Covenants.

Recognize that the covenant at Sinai created a loving relationship between God and his people and set them apart as his chosen people.

Cite evidence that the Old Testament books reveal Christ’s significance, lead us to act justly, and lead us to heaven.

Identify Old Testament prophets and connect their messages to Jesus in the New Testament.

Explore how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament through related passages in the New Testament.

Compare how Jesus is seen as the New Exodus, the New Commandment, the New Covenant.

Analyze the Bible as Sacred Scripture.

Interpret what is meant by divine inspiration.

Categorize the arrangement of the books of the Bible, especially the Old Testament, according to their four categories: Torah (Law), History, Wisdom, and Prophets.

Differentiate among the different writing forms in the Old Testament: prayer, law, parable, history, psalms, letters, prophecy, poems, wise saying or speech.

Recognize that the meaning of Old Testament Scripture should follow the rules of sound interpretation

Discuss the meaning of Pentateuch or Torah.

Connect how Jewish traditions are part of our historical, cultural, and religious heritage.

Recognize the Jewish faith is already a response to God’s revelation in the Old Covenant.

Compare and contrast the two creation stories found in Genesis and recognize that all people are created in God’s image and, therefore, have dignity.

Distinguish between the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.

Analyze the action of the Holy Spirit: in Creation, in the giving of the law, and in the exodus and exile experiences.

Recognize that reconciliation of all Christians in the unity of the one and only Church of Christ transcends human powers and gifts.

Understand we place all our hope ‘in the prayer of Christ for the Church, in the love of the Father for us, and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Identify how to pray with Christ.

Identify how to live in community and to participate actively in the life and mission of the Church.

Review the Holy Days of Obligation and other important holy days within the Church calendar, and then discuss how they fit into the Liturgical Calendar.

Discuss the meanings of each season of the Church year and the significance of their rituals.

Identify the feast days the Church has to honor Mary and the saints.

Identify how the Church uses sacred signs, symbols, and ritual actions in its prayer.

Identify and explain the meaning of ritual action and the use of sacramentals.

Describe the use of sacred space, symbols, and art within the Church.

Identify sacred space, symbols, and art found within the church, school and classroom.

Identify the components of a good moral choice.

Identify different vocations and describe ways they are serving God and the Church.

Invite people of different vocations to discuss their roles in the Church and local communities.

Reflect on the call each of us receives from God to live a holy life.

Analyze the various religious vocations in the Church: priesthood, diaconate, religious brothers, religious sisters.

Analyze the call to the single life or married life as a vocation within the Church.

Reflect upon the importance of making responsible decisions in our daily lives.

Develop a deeper understanding of the way we are called to live because of our covenant with God.

Consider how the decisions we make affect the lives of those around us.

Explain how the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy call us to share in the mission of Jesus.

Reflect upon the Corporal Works of Mercy and discuss ways in which one can live and act accordingly.

Reflect upon the Spiritual Works of Mercy and discuss ways in which one can live and act accordingly.

Reflect on how sin hurts all of us and the need we have for reconciliation.

Explain that God’s faithful love repeatedly offers us mercy and forgiveness.

Recognize that in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Jesus gives us forgiveness, healing, comfort, and reunion.

Foster peer support for responsible decision-making.

Explain the Precepts of the Church and what they mean for each person.

Discuss the positive and negative influences exerted by popular culture including media, video games, and the Internet.

Continue to develop leadership skills.

Analyze the role of a steward of the Church.

Show responsibility for choices made and their consequences.

Demonstrate appreciation of God’s Word and show gratitude for God’s goodness and guidance.

Discuss the ministry of Jesus and our personal responsibility in his mission and ministry.

Identify just and unjust policies and actions within the local and global communities.

List ways that Jesus ministered to others and express ways that they must do the same.

Reflect upon the commitment demanded of a steward of the Church.

Identify the challenges and the rewards of being a steward of the Church.

Collaborate on and perform a local service project that demonstrates leadership skills.

Propose possible solutions to injustice and their results.

Discuss the responsibility each has for living according to the Ten Commandments.

Discuss the importance of recognizing and appreciating the diversity of cultures, traditions, talents, and gifts.

Indicate how just and unjust policies and actions within the local and global communities, are, or are not, in compliance with the Catholic Social Justice Teachings.

Practice responsible stewardship and exercise leadership skills in responding to the needs of the community.

Discuss what it means to be a steward of the Church.

Compare and contrast the prayer methods of the patriarchs found in Scripture.

Encounter the Holy Trinity in various forms of prayer.

Engage in and practice daily conversation with God.

Investigate and connect the five forms of prayer.

Review and discuss the five forms of prayer: adoration and blessing, thanksgiving, praise, petition, intercession.

Develop short prayer services using each of the five forms of prayer.

Create various types of prayers using ritual actions and sacramentals.

Practice different forms of traditional daily prayer (Hail Mary, The Angelus, Memorare, Glory Be, etc.).

Prayerfully read and utilize Lectio Divina throughout Scripture.

Experience different forms of Scriptural prayer.

Experience individual, communal, spontaneous, reflective, family, and liturgical prayers.

Review and pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

Reflect on the importance of prayer in developing a relationship with Jesus.

The Sign of the Cross

Angel of God Prayer

Prayer Before Meals

Prayer After Meals

The Lord's Prayer

The Hail Mary

Kyrie Eleison

The Morning Offering

Glory Be to the Father (Doxology)

The Act of Contrition

The Jesus Prayer

The Apostles' Creed

Hail, Holy Queen

The Rosary

Eternal Rest...

Act of Faith, Hope, and Love

Divine Praises

Nicene Creed

Stations of the Cross

Come Holy Spirit

The Angelus

Anima Christi

Memorare