St. Mary Catholic Church

Religious Education - What do we Learn in 3rd Grade?

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Our third grade class uses the Faith and Life Series published by Ignatius Press. This content driven series helps parents teach their children the Catholic faith through our religious education program and helps children learn about God and prepare to receive the sacraments.

Scope and Sequence:

THEME: God's plan of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the birth of the Church at Pentecost and our life in the Church. Special emphasis on the importance of Confession, Communion and the Mass.

SEQUENCE: Ch. 1-7: The Old Testament covenant with God.
Ch. 8-14: Obedience through love of God and his laws. In Confession we meet Jesus in his mercy.
Ch. 15-25: The life of Jesus and Jesus in the sacrifice of the Mass.
Ch. 26-30: Our part in the Church born of the Holy Spirit; our relationship with Mary and the Communion of Saints.

AIM: To show third-grade students that they belong to God's chosen people and that the child's family is an important part of God's family, the Church. Also, to encourage prayer and love for God's law.