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We Believe--
God's Law Guides Us

Unit 1:  Growing in Jesus Christ

Chapter 1:  Jesus-the Way, the Truth, and the Life

-God sent his only Son to us.
-Jesus shows us how to live.
-Jesus Christ is our Savior.
-The disciples spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Key words:  Incarnation, disciples, Blessed Trinity, Original Sin, Savior, Church, grace


Chapter 2:  Jesus Leads Us to Happiness

-Jesus trusted God his Father.
-Jesus taught the Beatitudes.
-Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God.
-Jesus' disciples share his mission.

Key words:  peace, Beatitudes, Kingdom of God, justice, mission


Chapter 3:  Sin in our World

-God gives us the freedom to choose.
-Sin leads us away from God.
-Sins can be things that people do or fail to do.
-We are called to value and respect all people.

Key Words:  free will, sin, temptation, mortal sin, venial sin, sins of commission, sins of omission


Chapter 4:  Our Conscience, Our Guide

-God calls us to be close to him.
-God gives us the gift of conscience.
-We form our conscience.
-We examine our conscience.

Key words:  conscience, examination of conscience


Chapter 5:  Celebrating Penance and Reconciliation

-Jesus tells us about God's forgiveness and love.
-We received God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
-We celebrate the Sacrament of Penance.
-Reconciliation brings peace and unity.

Key words:  penitent, absolution


Chapter 6:  The Liturgical Year

-Throughout the liturgical year we remember and celebrate Jesus.


Chapter 7:  Ordinary Time

-During Ordinary Time we celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus.



Unit 2:  The Commandments Help Us to Love God

Chapter 8:  Learning About God's Law


-God calls his people.
-The Ten Commandments are God's Laws for his people.
-Jesus teaches us about God's Law.
-Jesus teaches us to love one another.

Key words:  covenant, Ten Commandments, human rights


Chapter 9:  The First Commandment

-We believe in the one true God.
-We honor the one true God.
-We love God above all things.
-We place our hope and trust in God.

Key words:  prayer, worship, idolatry


Chapter 10:  The Second Commandment

-God's name is holy.
-We respect God's name.
-We call upon God's name.
-We respect and honor sacred places.

Key words:  psalm, reverence, bless, sacred


Chapter 11:  The Third Commandment

-God gave us a special day to rest and worship him.
-We keep the Lord's Day holy by participating in Sunday Mass.
-The Lord's Day is a day for rest and relaxation.
-We keep the Lord's Day holy by caring for the needs of others.

Key words:  Sabbath, synagogue, holy day of obligation, Corporal Works of Mercy, Spiritual Works of Mercy


Chapter 12:  Strengthened by the Eucharist

-The Introductory Rites unite us and prepare us for worship.
-During the Liturgy of the Word, we hear the Word of God.
-During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we offer gifts of bread and wine and receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

Key words:  Mass, assembly, Liturgy of the Word, homily, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Eucharistic Prayer, Consecration


Chapter 13:  Advent

-In Advent we prepare for the coming of the Lord.


Chapter 14:  Christmas

-During the Christmas season, we celebrate the Son of God's coming into the world.


Unit 3:  The Commandments Help Us to Love Others

Chapter 15:  The Fourth Commandment


-God wants us to love and respect others.
-In our families we learn to love God and others.
-In our families we have the responsibility to love and respect one another.
-Citizens and leaders work together for peace.

Key word:  domestic Church


Chapter 16:  The Fifth Commandment

-Human life is sacred.
-The right to life is the most basic right.
-We respect the gift of life.
-Promoting peace is a way to respect life.

Key word:  human dignity


Chapter 17:  The Sixth Commandment

-God creates each person with the ability to share and share love.
-We are all called to chastity.
-Friendships are one way we grow in love.
-The love between a husband and wife is very special.

Key words:  virtue, chastity


Chapter 18:  The Seventh Commandment

-We are called to act with justice.
-We respect the property of others.
-God's creation is meant for all people.
-We are called to help all people meet their basic needs.

Key word:  stewards of creation


Chapter 19:  The Eighth Commandment

-God teaches us what it means to be true.
-We are called to witness to the truth of our faith.
-We have a responsibility to tell the truth.
-We have a responsibility to respect the truth.

Key words:  witnesses, martyrs


Chapter 20:  Lent

-Lent is the season of preparation for Easter.


Chapter 21:  Triduum

-Easter Triduum celebrated the joy of the cross.


Unit 4:  We are Called to Holiness

Chapter 22:  The Ninth Commandment


-Feelings are a gift from God.
-God created us to share the gift of love.
-God calls us to be pure of heart.
-The virtue of modesty helps us to be pure of heart.

Key words:  covet, modesty


Chapter 23:  The Tenth Commandment

-We are called to have generous hearts.
-Jesus taught us to trust in God above all things.
-Depending upon God brings happiness.
-Jesus teaches us that God's law is love.

Key words:  envy, greed, poor in spirit


Chapter 24:  We Grow in Holiness

-Jesus is our model of holiness.
-We open our hearts and minds in prayer.
-The sacraments draw us closer to God.
-The Holy Spirit shares special gifts with us.

Key words:  liturgy, sacrament, gifts of the Holy Spirit, fruits of the Holy Spirit


Chapter 25:  We Are the Church

-The Church is a worldwide community.
-We have responsibilities as members of the Church.
-We celebrate the sacraments.
-We have an active role in the Church community.

Key words:  parish, pastor, diocese, bishops, pope, precepts of the Church


Chapter 26:  We Are Called to Discipleship

-The virtues of faith, hope, and love bring us closer to God.
-Mary is our model for virtue and discipleship.
-The Cardinal Virtues guide us.
-We are called to live a life of love.

Key words:  theological virtues, Cardinal Virtues


Chapter 27:  Easter

-During the season of Easter, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus.


Other Activities:  Learning about and how to pray the rosary.
Students will complete a Saint project at the end of the year.
Advent and Lenten activities.

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