Grade 1

Creed

Worship and Prayer

Moral Life

Community Life

Apostolic Life

Students will grow in their understanding of the Triune God. 

Students will grow in their understanding of God the Father. 

Students will grow in their understanding of God the Son. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the Holy Spirit. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the Church. 

Students will grow in their understanding of Revelation. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the Saints. 

Students will grow in their understanding of Worship and prayer.

Students will grow in their understanding of the Sacraments. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the Liturgical Year. 

Students will grow in their understanding of other Liturgical celebrations. 

Students will grow in their understanding of prayer. 

Students will grow in their understanding of Life in Christ. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the Beatitudes. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the Commandments. 

Students will grow in their understanding of Conscience. 

Students will grow in their understanding of Sin and Forgiveness. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the Church Law. 

Students will grow in their understanding of participation in the liturgical life of the Church. 

Students will grow in their understanding of participation in life-long faith formation. 

Students will grow in their understanding of Church life at parish, diocesan and universal levels. 

Students will grow in their understanding of participation in the ministry of the Church. 

Students will grow in their knowledge of Catholic social teaching. 

Students will grow in their understanding of justice and service. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the life and dignity of the human person. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the call to family, community and participation in society. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the rights of all people and their responsibilities towards others. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the dignity of the work and the rights of others. 

Students will grow in their understanding of solidarity. 

Students will grow in their understanding of the importance of care for God’s creation. 

Students will know that God is love. 

Students will know that God loves them. 

Students will know the three persons in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 

Students will know that we are created in God’s image. 

Students will know that God made us to be happy with him in heaven. 

Students will know that God is our Father. 

Students will know that God is the creator of all things. 

Students will know that God takes care of all that he has made. 

Students will know that Jesus is the Son of God. 

Students will know that Jesus healed the sick. 

Students will know that Jesus helps us to know God’s love for us. 

Students will know that Mary is the mother of Jesus and is our mother. 

Students will know that the Holy Family consists of Joseph, Mary and the child Jesus. 

Students will know that Jesus’ followers are called Christians. 

Students will know about the most important commandment given to us by Jesus. 

Students will know that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. 

Students will know that the Holy Spirit lives in the whole world. 

Students will know that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to guide us and to live holy lives. 

Students will know that the Holy Spirit is the expression of God’s love for us. 

Students will know that the Church is God’s family and is made up of people who follow him. 

Students will know that we pray together every Sunday as God’s family. 

Students will know that Baptism makes them a member of God’s family, the Church. 

Students will know that God saves us, not as individuals, but as members of a family. 

Students will know that the Bible is God’s special book. 

Students will know that God is the creator of all things. 

Students will know that in the Bible God tells us about himself. 

Students will know the story of creation. 

Students will know that Mary is our mother. 

Students will know that the saints are in heaven and belong to God’s family. 

Students will know that the saints in heaven pray for us. 

Students will know the names and stories of some saints. 

Students will know we begin our prayer with the Sign of the Cross.

Students will know how to make the Sign of the Cross. 

Students will know the Our Father and Glory be to the Father. 

Students will know that we participate at Mass every Sunday. 

Students will know that Baptism makes us members of God’s family. 

Students will know that we pray before meals and at bedtime. 

Students will know that God gave us signs of his love called sacraments. 

Students will know that water is a sign of new life in Baptism. 

Students will know that Bread and wine are signs of God’s life and love in the Eucharist. 

Students will know that when we hurt one another we must say we are sorry. 

Students will know the meaning of sacred space. 

Students will know the meaning of liturgical gestures we use at Mass. 

Students will know the names of the liturgical seasons. 

Students will know the colors of the liturgical seasons. 

Students will know the importance of Sunday. 

Students will know some of the blessings of the Church, such as the Blessing for a birthday. 

Students will know how to pray some psalms. 

Students will know that Jesus is present in the tabernacle. 

Students will know that when we pray we talk to God. 

Students will learn to pray the Hail Mary. 

Students will know that vocal prayer joins the prayer of the body to the prayer of the heart. 

Students will know that Jesus teaches us to be good. 

Students will know that God wants us to obey our parents and teachers. 

Students will know that Jesus wants us to love and respect others. 

Students will know that we show our love by good words and actions. 

Students will know the story of the Sermon on the Mount and its meaning for us. 

Students will know the meaning of the word “beatitude.” 

Students will know the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments. 

Students will know that we must love God our Father more than anything. 

Students will know that God’s name is holy. 

Students will know that we must respect the property of others. 

Students will know that it is important to tell the truth. 

Students will know that Jesus wants us to be like him. 

Students will know that we must listen to what God tells us. 

Students will know to say “I’m sorry” when we hurt someone. 

Students will know that when we hurt someone we must say we are sorry. 

Students will know that God always loves us and forgives us. 

Students will know that Jesus wants us to obey his teachings. 

Students will know that Church law helps us to do good and avoid evil. 

Students will know that we worship together as Church on Sunday. 

Students will know that it is wrong to miss Mass on Sunday. 

Students will know that Jesus wants us to always grow in our faith. 

Students will know the name of the pastor and be introduced to him. 

Students will know the name of the Bishop of Orlando. 

Students will know the name of the Pope. 

Students will know the name of their parish and the meaning of this name. 

Students will know the names of some ministries in the Church. 

Students will recognize people working in different ministries of the Church. 

Students will know that God’s family includes peoples of all races, languages, and abilities. 

Students will know how to develop good habits. 

Students will know some ways that we can serve others and do acts of justice. 

Students will know that the dignity of the human person comes from being created in God’s image and likeness. 

Students will know that we honor our family members with respect and obedience. 

Students will know that we are called to obey the law of our community. 

Students will know that we respect other people’s property. 

Students will know it is wrong to take another’s property. 

Students will know that we must show by our action Jesus’ special love for the poor. 

Students will know to appreciate the roles and responsibilities of each family member. 

Students will know that Jesus wants us all to be one. 

Students will know that we share in the joys and pains of others. 

Students will know that creation is a gift from God.