Religion Grade 6

Grade Six
Within our sixth grade religion curriculum, students will:

STANDARD 1 - SACRED SCRIPTURE
Read and understand Sacred Scripture as God's Word speaking to them.

Scripture.6.1. Read and discuss selections from Scripture which are examples of various literary forms: history, poetry, lists, prayer, letters, and parables.
Scripture.6.2. Identify the names and general purpose of the historical books of the Hebrew Scriptures (The Old Testament) Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings.
Scripture.6.3. Identify the names and general purpose of the prophets in the Hebrew Scriptures (The Old Testament).
Scripture.6.4. Describe how God uses the prophets to speak to both the Hebrews of old and of us today.
Scripture.6.5. Discuss how selected Sunday readings apply to their life.
Scripture.6.6. Identify and describe the message of the following prophets: Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Micah, and Elijah.

STANDARD 2 - DOCTRINE
Know and understand the basic teachings of the Church and how they apply to their lives.

Doctrine.6.1. Explain that the word creed means a pledge of belief.
Doctrine.6.2. Discuss what to believe means.
Doctrine.6.3. Explain that "faith" is our lifetime response to God who reveals himself to us. (CCC #26)
Doctrine.6.4. Recite the Apostles' Creed. (See CCC, pages 49-50 for comparison of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds.)
Doctrine.6.5. Identify that the Hebrew Scriptures (The Old Testament) are honored as the Holy Word of God by both Jews and Christians.

STANDARD 3 - SACRAMENTS
Know and appreciate the centrality of the Eucharist and importance of the Sacraments in the life of Catholics.

Sacrament.6.1. Define and discuss the meaning of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sacrament.6.2. Explore the connections between the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation (theology, ritual, and outward signs).
Sacrament.6.3. Describe the ritual and explain the meaning of the consecration of the bread and wine (gestures, prayers, and theology).
Sacrament.6.4. Describe ways to prepare for the celebration of the Mass (reflect on readings prior to Mass, abide by rules for fasting, reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus).

STANDARD 4 - COMMUNITY
Understand and appreciate the role of the faith community - the Catholic Church - into which they have been baptized and through which they grow in faith to mature discipleship and will know what it means to have membership in the local, universal Catholic Church.

Community.6.1. Discuss the consequences of sin in the larger global community.
Community.6.2. Give examples of the contributions of laity in the Church and community.
Community.6.3. Discuss the roles of ordained clergy and non-ordained religious in today's church.
Community.6.4. Give examples of the Church's contemporary missionary service in the United States and in other countries.
Community.6.5. Explain what the Catholic Church means by the need to "form one's conscience
Community.6.6. Select challenging moral issues and dramatize how Catholics ought to respond to them.

STANDARD 5 - SERVICE
Engage in service to and exercise responsible stewardship for the various communities to which they belong: family, school, parish, civic, national, global.

Service.6.1. Identify how the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy are examples of putting their faith into action.
Service.6.2. Participate in a group service project in the community (poor, elderly, ill, disabled) and report on its effects.
Service.6.3. Compile a list of services they perform in their families.
Service.6.4. Discuss the various possibilities for service within the vocations of the single, married, religious, and ordained.
Service.6.5. Report on the contributions of Christian artists or musicians to the Church and society.

STANDARD 6 - PRAYER
Experience and appreciate a variety of prayer forms in addition to the prayer of the Sacraments.

Prayer.6.1. Explain the purpose of both private (personal) prayer and communal prayer.
Prayer.6.2. Give examples of communal prayer.
Prayer.6.3. Describe the purpose of the Litany of the Saints.
Prayer.6.4. Prepare and assume different roles in a communal prayer experience.
Prayer.6.5. Keep a record of how and when they pray on their own during Lent.
Prayer.6.6. Discuss the role of vigilance in prayer to overcome difficulties.

STANDARD 7 - SPIRITUALITY
Know how to develop a personal relationship with God.

Spirituality.6.1. Discuss Chastity as the virtue that provides a way for a person to honor their sexuality as a special gift from God.
Spirituality.6.2. Regularly practice an examination of conscience.
Spirituality.6.3. Participate in the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Spirituality.6.4. Set aside uninterrupted time for prayer.