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Middle School (6-8) ->
Religion
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GRADE SIX
Grade Level
Expectations for Religion
These are the
core grade level expectations for Religion that should be taught during
sixth grade and represent what a student will learn. They are written
from the student point of view. Local sites may add additional grade
level expectations to correspond with their curriculum. The number
listed for each Religion standard is in reference to By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them,
Lorraine Ozar. Not all standards are addressed at every grade level
which is appropriate considering a student’s development.
RELIGION
1.
Reads, interprets, and applies Scripture to life.
(1.1) Participates in discussion
(1.2) Has knowledge of content
(1.3) Continues to explore how
the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, Works of Mercy and theological
virtues are lived out in one’s life
(1.4) Knows that Scripture and
Tradition together form one source of God’s revelation
(1.5) Knows the four evangelists
of the Gospels were Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
2. Presents a reasoned
rationale, based on faith and knowledge, for being a Catholic.
3.
Illustrates basic understanding of Catholic dogma and doctrine in light
of the “Catechism for the Catholic Church.”
(3.1) Continues to develop a
deeper realization of role of Mary’s Motherhood of Jesus, of the
Church, our mother, and the greatest model of holiness
(3.2) Develops an appreciation
of the importance of the Holy Spirit in one’s life and in the Church
(3.3) Continues to articulate
more about the doctrine of the Catholic faith
(3.4) Explores the mystery of
the Trinity
(3.5) Knows the precepts of the
Church
4. Demonstrates the importance
of sacraments, with an emphasis on the centrality of the Eucharist in
the life of Catholics.
(4.1) Knows the Seven
Sacraments; recognizes that the sacraments give grace to help us grow
spiritually
(4.2) Develops and appreciates
God’s special gift of life (grace) to us, especially through prayer and
the Sacraments
(4.3) Develops a greater
appreciation, gratitude, and joy in participating in Mass and receiving
the Eucharist
(4.4) Recognizes the
relationship of the Eucharistic sacrifice to Calvary
5. Makes moral decisions consistent with Church teachings.
(5.1) Realizes that God’s plan
is that people be good in order to live with God forever in heaven
(5.2) Realizes that God gave
humans the special gift of free will
(5.3) Recognizes that God gives
us rules for living a life of love
6. Illustrates a basic understanding of the history of the Church.
(6.1) Knows the historical and
cultural world of Jesus is important because Christianity has its roots
in the Jewish religious faith of Jesus
7. Acknowledges and affirms the diverse cultural expressions of
Catholicism.
(7.1) Recognizes the many gifts,
talents and abilities that God has provided each of us
8. Applies Catholic principles to interpersonal relations (e.g.,
family, peers, work, society, Church, etc.)
(8.1) Practices Christian action
toward others
(8.2) Understands that the
spiritual and corporal works of mercy are ways to show love for others
(8.3) Recognizes each person
goes through various stages of life; each stage brings new changes and
challenges for the individual on his/her journey to mature adulthood
(8.4) Knows that God’s gift of
sexuality includes and affects one’s physical, intellectual, emotional,
social and spiritual development
9. Demonstrates an appreciation for faith community as the way we come
to know God.
(9.1) Continues an awareness of
various roles and ministries in the Church
(9.2) Recognizes that the Church
is a visible sign of the kingdom of God
10. Uses effective community building skills in relating with others.
(10.1) Applies skills to
concrete life situations - is considerate of others and their feelings*
(10.2) Understands that God’s
gift of life needs to be protected and nurtured from conception to death
(10.3) Understands that respect
and care must be shown for the biological processes/changes of one’s
own body and that of others
(10.4) Recognizes the importance
of reflecting on what it means to live in relationship with God and to
live a moral life
11. Critiques societal structures in light of Catholic social justice
principles and applies to social and personal situations.
(11.1) Practices Christian
action toward others
12. Engages in service to the community (e.g., family, parish, local,
national and global) in response to the Gospel call.
(12.1) Practices Christian
action toward others
(12.2) Understands that being a
disciple of Christ calls one to serve family, community and Church
(12.3) Participates in parish
and community service projects
(12.4) Is made aware of various
roles and ministries in the Church
(12.5) Recognizes that the Work
of the Church is to show love, peace, and justice in the world
13. Exercises responsible stewardship for the gift of creation.
(13.1) Practices Christian
action toward others
(13.2) Responds joyfully to
God’s call to give of one’s self in love to God and others (stewardship)
(13.3) Continues to study the
meaning of stewardship, i.e., “Receive God’s gifts gratefully,
cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others,
and return them with increase to the Lord.”
14. Examines the variety of Christian life styles as ways to respond to
the baptismal call to a life of service.
(14.1) Participates in parish
and community service projects
15. Demonstrates the relationship between faith and culture through
arts, social sciences, sciences, technology.
16. Uses appropriate resources to plan and participate in liturgy and
other prayer experiences.
(16.1) Participates in planning
liturgies and para-liturgies on student level of growth and awareness
17. Uses a variety of prayer forms (e.g., traditional, spontaneous,
devotional, multicultural) to enrich and express personal and communal
spirituality.
(17.1) Develops a personal
relationship with Jesus that evokes a response of generous love
(17.2) Can recite and use the
designated prayers and gestures; Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail
Mary, Grace before/after meals, Morning Prayer, Doxology (Glory
Be), Act of Contrition, Rosary, Apostles’ Creed, and the Acts of Faith,
Hope, and Love, Hail Holy Queen, Stations of the Cross, Angelus,
Memorare and other prayers of cultural/liturgical significance as
designated by the local site
18. Celebrates the presence of the Sacred in experiences of
sacramentals, symbols, and rituals.
19. Demonstrates an understanding of liturgical seasons and feasts.
(19.1) Increases knowledge of
Church’s liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter
(19.2) Participates at their own
level of growth and awareness in liturgical celebrations and other
forms of prayer
(19.3) Recognizes that the
Church year celebrates Jesus as Savior of the world and gives honor to
Mary and all the saints, living and dead
(19.4) Understands the church
year celebrates God’s story of salvation as fulfilled in the life,
death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus
(19.5) Knows the Holy Days of
Obligation
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GRADES SEVENTH AND EIGHTH
Grade Level
Expectations for Religion
These are the
core grade
level expectations for Religion that should be taught during seventh
and eighth
grades and represent what a student will learn. They are written from
the student point of view. Local sites may add additional grade level
expectations to correspond with their curriculum. The number listed for
each Religion standard is in reference to By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them,
Lorraine Ozar. Not all standards are addressed at every grade level
which is appropriate considering a student’s development.
RELIGION
Note: Seventh and eighth grade religion standards
have been developed together, knowing that depending on the resources a
school uses, these standards may be taught at either grade level. The
important thing is to address them by the conclusion of eighth grade.
1. Reads, interprets, and applies Scripture to life.
(1.1) Participates in discussion
(1.2) Has knowledge of content
(1.3) Recognizes God’s role in
the salvation story
(1.4) Appraises our faith
commitment through an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments
(1.5) Examines the annunciation,
birth, and early life of Jesus as recorded by the evangelists
(1.6) Defines our role in living
out Christ’s message as given in the parables
(1.7) Knows that Scripture and
Tradition together form one source of God’s revelation
2. Presents a reasoned rationale, based on faith and knowledge, for
being a Catholic.
3. Illustrates basic understanding of Catholic dogma and doctrine in
light of the “Catechism for the Catholic Church.”
(3.1) Continues to develop a
deeper realization of role of Mary’s Motherhood of Jesus, of the
Church, our mother, and the greatest model of holiness
(3.2) Acknowledges Mary as a
model of faith through prayer and action
(3.3) Explains the continuation
of God’s saving mission by the Holy Spirit’s descent, working through
the Apostles in the early Church, and the Church today
(3.4) Develops an awareness of
the sacredness of the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit
(3.5) Continues to think and
discuss more about the doctrine of the Catholic faith
(3.6) Describes God’s love as
revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus (the Paschal
mystery)
(3.7) Explores the meaning of
our own participation in the Body of Christ
4. Demonstrates the importance of sacraments, with an emphasis on the
centrality of the Eucharist in the life of Catholics.
(4.1) Understands the sacraments
and their purpose in our lives
(4.2) Develops and appreciates
God’s special gift of life (grace) to us, especially through prayer and
the Sacraments
(4.3) Discusses God’s plan for
each individual as revealed in the Bible
(4.4) Recognizes the
relationship of the Eucharistic sacrifice to crucifixion
5. Makes moral decisions consistent with Church teachings.
(5.1) Realizes that God’s plan
is that people be good in order to live with God forever in heaven
(5.2) Realizes that God gave
humans the special gift of free will
(5.3) Develops a code of
behavior reflecting other role models who have committed themselves to
the acceptance of God’s will in their daily lives
(5.4) Prioritizes choices which
help to achieve the eternal goal in our lives
6. Illustrates a basic understanding of the history of the Church - 8th
grade
(6.1) Outlines the historical
development of Christ’s Church
(6.2) Explains how the Church is
holy, and how it needs our holiness
(6.3) Develops a deeper
knowledge and love of the Church
(6.4) Discusses the mission of
the Church for society (evangelization)
(6.5) Identifies the fulfillment
of Jewish prophecies regarding the Messiah
(6.6) Recognizes Jesus Christ as
the Son of God and King of heaven and earth
(6.7) Studies the history and
writing of St. Paul spreading the Good News to the Gentiles
7. Acknowledges and affirms the
diverse cultural expressions of Catholicism.
(7.1) Recognizes the many gifts,
talents, and abilities that God has provided each of us
8. Applies Catholic principles to interpersonal relations (e.g.,
family, peers, work, society, special needs, elderly, Church,
marginalized)
(8.1) Practices Christian action
toward others
(8.2) Recognizes each person
goes through various stages of life; each stage brings new changes and
challenges for the individual on his/her journey to mature adulthood
(8.3) Knows that God’s gift of
sexuality includes and affects one’s physical, intellectual, emotional,
social and spiritual development
(8.4) Identifies areas of
personal weaknesses and develops positive responses
9. Demonstrates an appreciation for faith community as the way we come
to know God.
(9.1) Analyzes particular
vocations within our vocation as a child of God
(9.2) Examines the missionary
life of Christ and the disciples and today’s missionaries
(9.3) Recognizes that the Church
is a visible sign of the kingdom of God
10. Uses effective community building skills in relating with others.
(10.1) Applies skills to
concrete life situations - is considerate of others and their feelings
(10.2) Understands that God’s
gift of life needs to be protected and nurtured from conception to death
(10.3) Understands that respect
and care must be shown for the biological processes/changes of one’s
own body and that of others
(10.4) Recognizes the importance
of reflecting on what it means to live in relationship with God and to
live a moral life
11. Critiques societal structures in light of Catholic social justice
principles and applies to social and personal situations.
(11.1) Practices Christian
action toward others
12. Engages in service to the community (e.g., family, parish, local,
national , and global) in response to the Gospel call.
(12.1) Practices Christian
action toward others
(12.2) Understands that being a
disciple of Christ calls one to serve family, community and Church
(12.3) Participates in parish
and community service projects
(12.4) Is made aware of various
roles and ministries in the Church
(12.5) Recognizes that the work
of the Church is to show love, peace, and justice in the world
13. Exercises responsible stewardship for the gift of creation.
(13.1) Practices Christian
action toward others
(13.2) Responds joyfully to
God’s call to give of one’s self in love to God and others (stewardship)
(13.3) Continues to study the
meaning of stewardship, i.e., “Receive God’s gifts gratefully,
cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others,
and return them with increase to the Lord.”
14. Examines the variety of Christian life styles as ways to respond to
the baptismal call to a life of service.
(14.1) Participates in parish
and community service projects
15. Demonstrates the relationship between faith and culture through
arts, social sciences, sciences, technology.
16. Uses appropriate resources to plan and participate in liturgy and
other prayer experiences.
(16.1) Participates in planning
liturgies and para-liturgies on student level of growth and awareness
17. Uses a variety of prayer forms (e.g., traditional, spontaneous,
meditative, devotional, multicultural) to enrich and express personal
and communal spirituality.
(17.1) Develops a personal
relationship with Jesus that evokes a response of generous love
(17.2) Understands and uses the
designated prayers and gestures; Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail
Mary, Grace before/after meals, Morning Prayer, Doxology (Glory
Be), Act of Contrition, Rosary, Apostles’ Creed, and the Acts of Faith,
Hope, and Love, Hail Holy Queen, Stations of the Cross, Angelus,
Memorare, Magnificat, Nicene Creed, Prayer of St. Francis and other
prayers of cultural/liturgical significance as designated by the local
site
18. Celebrates the presence of the Sacred in experiences of
sacramentals, symbols, and rituals.
19. Demonstrates an understanding of liturgical seasons and feasts.
(19.1) Increases knowledge of
Church’s liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter
(19.2) Participates at their own
level in liturgical celebrations and other forms of prayer
(19.3) Understands the church
year celebrates God’s story of salvation as fulfilled in the life,
death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus
(19.4) Knows regulations for
Fast and Abstinence
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