Grade 1 - Religious Studies

Religious Studies Grade 1

Demonstrates an understanding of how I am a child of God.

Provides examples of Bible stories that tell us about God's love for all people.

Identifies ways to pray.

Explains how the saints provide examples of ways to live lives of faith.

Identifies some of the Ten Commandments and relates them to their life.

Demonstrates an understanding of the Road to Bethlehem.

Explains the meaning of some signs and symbols of Advent.

Retells some Bible events or stories of Advent and Christmas.

Explains how Jesus brought God�s love to the world.

Demonstrates an understanding of my life in Jesus.

Expresses the meaning of the words, actions and symbols involved in Baptism.

Identifies ways that Bible stories, as well as home and parish families, teach virtues.

Explains how the actions & words of Jesus, the saints and others are examples of ways to help those in need (e.g. praying, acts of service or charity, etc.)

Demonstrates an understanding of the story of Lent and Easter.

Explains the meaning of some signs, actions and symbols of Lent and Easter.

Identifies actions that help people to get closer to God during Lent.

Expresses understanding that prayer is a way to develop a personal relationship with God.

Demonstrates an understanding of how Jesus is always with us.

Identifies ways that God shows He loves us.

Explains how our words, thoughts and actions affect our relationship with God and others.

Identifies personal and community actions of friendship and charity.

Demonstrates an understanding of what it means to be created and loved by God.

Demonstrates an understanding of what it means to live in relationship.

Describes a favorite family activity.

Identifies that families are places of love.

Describes some experiences of friendship.

Demonstrates an understanding of what it means to be created sexual.

Describes a story about a married couple who begin their life together.

Explains that a baby is God's special gift of love to a family.

Identifies some ways in which babies are cared for after they are born.

Demonstrates an understanding of what it means to grow in commitment.

Identifies the ordinary ways one depends on family.

Explores the meaning of the word promise.

Examines the process of making choices.

Demonstrates an understanding of what it means to live in the world.

Identifies aspects of the world they find interesting.

Describes ways in which people care for their homes and creation.

Identifies the different kinds of human work.