Faith Formation PreK-Grade 2

Goal 1-Know and understand the basic teachings of the Catholic Church

Goal 1-Know and understand the basic teachings of the Catholic Church

Goal 1-Know and understand the basic teachings of the Catholic Church

Goal 1-Know and understand the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.

Goal 2- Know and appreciate the importance of the liturgy and of the sacraments in the life of Catholics.

Goal 2- Know and appreciate the importance of the liturgy and of the sacraments in the life of Catholics.

Goal 2-Know and appreciate the importance of the liturgy and of the sacraments in the life of Catholics.

Goal 3-Understand and appreciate that through Baptism we are called to life in Christ.

Goal 3-Understand and appreciate that through Baptism we are called to life in Christ.

Goal 3-Understand and appreciate that through Baptism we are called to life in Christ.

Goal 3-Understand and appreciate that through Baptism we are called to life in Christ.

Recognize and engage in personal and communal Catholic forms of prayer, of scripture study, and of other experiences that deepen one’s spiritual life.

Recognize and engage in personal and communal Catholic forms of prayer, of scripture study, and of other experiences that deepen one’s spiritual life. 

Recognize and engage in personal and communal Catholic forms of prayer, of scripture study, and of other experiences that deepen one’s spiritual life. 

Recognize and engage in personal and communal Catholic forms of prayer, of Scripture study, and of other experiences that deepen one’s spiritual life. 

Standard A: Recognize that the Creed reveals the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church-Knowledge

Standard A: Recognize that the Creed reveals the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church-Skill

Standard A: Recognize that the Creed reveals the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church-Life Application

Standard B: Understand the life of Jesus as revealed through Sacred Scripture-Knowledge

Standard B: Understand the life of Jesus as revealed through Sacred Scripture-Skill

Standard B: Understand the life of Jesus as revealed through Sacred Scripture-Life Application

Know and apply the teachings of the Catholic Church as they are reflected in the life of the Virgin Mary, in the Communion of Saints and in the Church-Knowledge

Know and apply the teachings of the Catholic Church as they are reflected in the life of the Virgin Mary, in the Communion of Saints and in the Church-Skill

Know and apply the teachings of the Catholic Church as they are reflected in the life of the Virgin Mary, in the Communion of Saints and in the Church-Life Application

Understand the origin and Tradition of the Catholic Church and its mission to spread the Gospel message-Knowledge

Understand the origin and Tradition of the Catholic Church and its mission to spread the Gospel message-Skill

Understand the origin and Tradition of the Catholic Church and its mission to spread the Gospel message-Life Application

Recognize and participate in the Catholic Church’s liturgical life as a means to encounter Christ in its feasts, seasons, symbols, practices, and prayers-Knowledge

Recognize and participate in the Catholic Church’s liturgical life as a means to encounter Christ in its feasts, seasons, symbols, practices, and prayers-Skill

Recognize and participate in the Catholic Church’s liturgical life as a means to encounter Christ in its feasts, seasons, symbols, practices, and prayers-Life Application

Comprehend that sacraments are an outward sign of God’s Love having the power to transform our lives-Knowledge

Comprehend that sacraments are an outward sign of God’s Love having the power to transform our lives-Skill

Comprehend that sacraments are an outward sign of God’s Love having the power to transform our lives-Life Application

Appreciate the Eucharist and understand that it is central to our lives and the life of the Catholic Church-Knowledge

Appreciate the Eucharist and understand that it is central to our lives and the life of the Catholic Church-Skill

Appreciate the Eucharist and understand that it is central to our lives and the life of the Catholic Church-Life Application

Understand the importance of the Beatitudes and of the Commandments as a means to the development of a well-formed conscience-Knowledge

Understand the importance of the Beatitudes and of the Commandments as a means to the development of a well-formed conscience-Skill

Understand the importance of the Beatitudes and of the Commandments as a means to the development of a well-formed conscience-Life Application

Know and understand the principles of Catholic Social Justice Teaching and experience how to apply them appropriately through a life of service-Knowledge

Know and understand the principles of Catholic Social Justice Teaching and experience how to apply them appropriately through a life of service-Skill

Know and understand the principles of Catholic Social Justice Teaching and experience how to apply them appropriately through a life of service-Life Application

Accept and recognize the presence of God’s grace in everyday life-Knowledge 

Accept and recognize the presence of God’s grace in everyday life-Skill 

Accept and recognize the presence of God’s grace in everyday life-Life Application 

Know that we are witnesses to the Gospel as responsible members of the local and of the universal Catholic Church, stewards of the world, and evangelizers for Christ-Knowledge 

Know that we are witnesses to the Gospel as responsible members of the local and of the universal Catholic Church, stewards of the world, and evangelizers for Christ-Skill 

Know that we are witnesses to the Gospel as responsible members of the local and of the universal Catholic Church, stewards of the world, and evangelizers for Christ-Life Application 

Understand and accept the call to enter into a personal relationship with God-Knowledge

Understand and accept the call to enter into a personal relationship with God-Skill

Understand and accept the call to enter into a personal relationship with God-Life Application

Experience the importance of prayer and appreciate a variety of prayer types and traditions-Knowledge 

Experience the importance of prayer and appreciate a variety of prayer types and traditions-Skill 

Experience the importance of prayer and appreciate a variety of prayer types and traditions-Life Application 

Understand how to read Scripture and to integrate Scripture into personal prayer-Knowledge

Understand how to read Scripture and to integrate Scripture into personal prayer-Skill

Understand how to read Scripture and to integrate Scripture into personal prayer-Life Application

Experience communal Scripture study and sharing as a basis for lifelong faith formation-Knowledge

Experience communal Scripture study and sharing as a basis for lifelong faith formation-Skill

Experience communal Scripture study and sharing as a basis for lifelong faith formation-Life Application

Know the three persons in one God:

Recognize God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is Creator of all things (CCC 316). 

 Know that God’s very being is truth and love.

Recognize the beauty of God’s love through all that He made.

Know that we belong to God’s family, the Church.

Recognize that the Creed is a statement of our faith.

Understand that Jesus died to give us new life.

Recite and make the Sign of the Cross

Name the three persons of the Trinity and relate it to the Sign of the Cross

Explain the role of each of the three persons in one God

Illustrate the three persons of the Trinity using drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Attend Mass with family and pray the Nicene Creed along with assembly.

Share with family their understanding of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Know that the Bible has two parts (Old and New Testaments).

Know that the life of Jesus is found in the Bible.

Know the stories of the Annunciation and of the birth of Jesus.

Be familiar with the story of the Death and of the Resurrection of Jesus.

Be familiar with particular stories, parables and miracles of Jesus; for example they need to recognize the concepts of the Prodigal Son, Good Samaritan, Zaccheus, Lost Sheep, loaves and fishes, healing of the man born blind, Last Supper, Raising of Lazarus, etc.

Retell Bible Stories in their own words.

Relate particular Bible Stories to Baptism, to Reconciliation, to Eucharist, and to their lives.

Listen to or view selections from children’s literature that further illustrate the Gospel Stories.

Illustrate the life of Jesus using drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Be attentive to Gospel at Sunday Mass.

Talk about Bible Stories, including Sunday Gospel, with their family. 

Recognize Mary as Mother of Jesus and Mother of us all.

Recognize Mary’s love and trust in God by her saying “yes” to God.

Know that Mary was born without Original Sin.

Be familiar with days the Church honors Mary and saints.

Know the importance of the Hail Mary. 

Recognize the saints and other holy people.

Know we are all called to be holy.

Learn and say the Hail Mary.

Pray the Rosary together.

Identify All Saints Day as a celebration of all people who have lived holy lives.

Identify All Souls Day as a celebration of all people who have died.

Illustrate how Mary and the saints are models in our call to be holy through drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Begin to develop devotion to Mary and to the saints in their personal prayer life.

Celebrate with family the special days honoring Mary and the saints.

Understand the Bible as the Story of God’s love for His people

Know the “Good News” is that Jesus Christ suffered, died for us, and rose from the dead.

Know Jesus established the Church with the apostles as the first leaders.

Recognize that the Pope is the leader of today’s Church.

Recognize that the Pope is the leader of today’s Church.

Know the Church is a community of believers called to follow Jesus.

Tell others about God.

Practice helping others.

Be a good example to family and to friends.

Give examples of people who help others. 

. Illustrate the origin, Tradition and mission of the Church using drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Spread the Gospel message by living like Jesus by joyfully loving, sharing, and caring.

Know the seasons of the Church year, i.e. Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time.

Know that the Sunday Mass is the central focus of the celebration of the liturgical year.

Know that the Mass is prayer. 

Know that Catholics celebrate using symbols, actions, gestures, music, etc.

Be familiar with items used in Liturgy and begin to understand reverence due them.

Identify the colors of the liturgical seasons.

Identify articles used in worship, for example, altar, ambo, Paschal candle, tabernacle, presider’s chair, baptismal font, Stations of the Cross, statues, art work, etc.

Experience a classroom prayer center that reflects the liturgical season. 

Illustrate the Church year and items used in worship using drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Actively participate with family in weekend liturgy throughout the year.

Demonstrate etiquette and reverence in Church.

Know there are seven sacraments.

Learn about Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.

Know the sacraments are a community celebration.

Know sacraments are signs of God’s Love.

Know a ritual action of each of these three sacraments.

Know Baptism welcomes them into the family of God.

Know Reconciliation as the gift of God’s forgiveness.

Understand that we need the gift of God’s forgiveness.

Know that Jesus is present in the Eucharist.

Recite an Act of Contrition.

Illustrate an understanding of how God’s love is shown through Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist through drama, art, music, technology, etc. 

Participate in the celebration of the sacraments. 

Share stories about family member’s experiences of the sacraments.

Recognize the Eucharist (Mass) as the most important celebration of our Catholic Faith Community.

Know Jesus gave us the Eucharist at the Last Supper.

Know that bread/wine are changed into the Body/Blood of Jesus.

Know that Eucharist means “to give thanks.” 

Define Eucharist in an age-appropriate manner. 

Illustrate an understanding of the Eucharist using drama, art, music, technology, etc. 

Participate in the Eucharist (Sunday Mass) with family and with community. 

Express appreciation for Jesus’ gift to us by being kind and by being generous to others.

Know that God wants us to be happy.

Know that the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes are guides to help us to be happy and to live a good life.

Know that we should do God’s Will.

Understand the love of God, the love of neighbor and the love of self.

. Understand the meaning of the “Golden Rule”.

Understand that they have free will and that they are to make informed choices.

Demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

Show their love for God by helping others.

Reflect on how to be a better follower of Jesus (Examine own conscience).

Illustrate how God wants us to live using drama, art, music, technology, etc. 

Do what is good and avoid what is not good (evil).

Begin to develop a right relationship with God, others and self.

Recognize that we are all God’s Children.

Appreciate the differences among people.

Understand the need to help others.

Know that Jesus showed us how to love God and others.

Know Jesus’ law of love: Love one another as I have loved you. 

Demonstrate helpfulness and sharing.

Participate in service projects, examples such as food drives, “Giving Tree”, “Rice Bowl”, etc.

Illustrate an understanding of helpfulness, of diversity and of respect using drama, art, music, technology, etc. 

Reflect the love of Christ by loving, by caring and by accepting others. 

Realize that God is always with us and will never leave us.

Know God is able to make us better Christians.

Know that God’s presence helps us through difficult times.

Be aware that “grace” is the free and undeserved help from God – a gift.

Tell about God’s Blessings in their lives.

Illustrate God’s Friendship and Blessings using drama, art, music, technology, etc. 

Be aware of God’sGrace in their lives and respond to it. 

Know that through Baptism, we are called to do God’s Work.

Know that God asks us to take care of the world.

Know that we are called to share the Good News of Jesus with other people. 

Describe how we can take care of God’s World, e.g. people, animals, nature, etc.

Respect property and environment at school, at home, in the parish and in the community.

Participate in experiences of environmental stewardship, e.g. recycling, ecological projects, etc. 

Illustrate stewardship and evangelization through drama, art, music, technology, etc. 

Relate stories about God to others.

Demonstrate a Christian model of living.

Know that prayer is talking to and listening to God (Jesus).

Know that we can pray (talk to God) at any time and at any place, about anything. 

Know various ways to pray, for example song meditation, quiet prayer.

Know they can pray to God as their best friend and their loving parent.

Know that God is always listening, and we too must listen to God.

Know the difference between asking prayer and thanking prayer.

Pray spontaneously (in their own words).

Pray to God in other ways than asking.

Practice ways to enter into prayer. 

Illustrate expressions of prayer through drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Make prayer a part of their daily life.

Pray with family. (“Christian family is first place for education and prayer”. CCC #2694)

Understand that we can pray alone or together.

Know there are traditional/vocal prayers, e.g. The Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Act of Contrition, etc.

Know that The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) is given to us from Jesus.

Know there are liturgical prayers (Mass) and devotional prayer (Rosary).

Understand that prayer should be a part of each day.

Experience the different forms of prayer through a variety of prayer celebrations.

Participate in Mass, in prayers and in responses.

Pray for special intentions.

Utilize prayer buddies within school, parish, or community.

Recite the following prayers: The Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Act of Contrition.

Illustrate the experience of prayer through drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Include prayer in daily life.

Know the Bible has two parts – The Old Testament and The New Testament.

Know some stories from the Bible, e.g. Creation, Birth of Jesus, Last Supper, etc. 

Know that the Bible is the story of how much God loves us.

Be aware that they hear readings from the Bible at Mass and know that Jesus learned The Old Testament stories too.

Retell Bible Stories.

Relate Bible Stories to their own lives.

Begin to pray together using Scripture and/or readings from Lectionary. 

Illustrate Bible Stories through drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Read or hear Bible Stories.

Know that we can read the Bible together and talk about it.

Know that the Homily is one way of sharing the meaning of Scripture.

Discuss the Sunday readings and when appropriate the Homily.

Share thoughts and feelings about Bible Stories and Sunday readings with others.

Share Scripture Stories as a group through drama, art, music, technology, etc.

Read or tell Bible Stories together as a family.

Attend Mass and discuss Sunday readings.

Share their response to Bible Stories or Sunday readings as an integral part of their lifelong faith formation. 

Know the three persons in one God: a. Name God as Father. b. Name Jesus as God’s Son. c. Name the Holy Spirit as our helper