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The general requirements and expectations for the Religious Education program for our children are described below:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND YOUTH The United States of America provides the opportunity for all people to receive an education. Citizens in turn become active and productive members of Society. However, if a person attended 1st grade, skipped 2 years, attended 4th grade, skipped 4 years, attended 9th grade, skipped 2 years, and finally attended 12th grade, would he/she be considered diploma- worthy and prepared for gainful employment or higher education? Education is not only a right but also a responsibility for the good of the whole community. At Baptism Parents and Godparents bring their child into God’s Family, the Church, and promise to help that person grow as an active member of God’s Kingdom. To support this promise the Church provides opportunities for formation which should be treated with the same importance and dedication as the aforementioned civil situation. Therefore:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND YOUTH The United States of America provides the opportunity for all people to receive an education. Citizens in turn become active and productive members of Society. However, if a person attended 1st grade, skipped 2 years, attended 4th grade, skipped 4 years, attended 9th grade, skipped 2 years, and finally attended 12th grade, would he/she be considered diploma- worthy and prepared for gainful employment or higher education? Education is not only a right but also a responsibility for the good of the whole community. At Baptism Parents and Godparents bring their child into God’s Family, the Church, and promise to help that person grow as an active member of God’s Kingdom. To support this promise the Church provides opportunities for formation which should be treated with the same importance and dedication as the aforementioned civil situation. Therefore:
Prayers/Scripture Verses to be Memorized by Grade 4 years old – Sign of the CrossIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Kindergarten – Our Father Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Grade 1 – Hail, Mary/ Glory Be (The Doxology) Hail, Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with you! Blessed are you among women. Blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy mary, Mother of Fod, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Grade 2 – Act of Contrition, Nicene Creed My God , I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Amen. We believe in one God , the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God , eternally begotten of the Gather, God from God , light from light, true God from true God , begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven. By the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the father. He will come to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Grade 3 – Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virigin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died,and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Grade 4 – Hail, Holy Queen Hail, holy queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, o loving, o sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us, o Holy Mother of God , that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen. Grade 5 – The Mysteries Of The Rosary Joyful Mysteries: The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Birth Of Our Lord, The Presentation Of Jesus In The Temple, The Finding Of Jesus In The Temple Sorrowful Mysteries: The Agony In The Garden, The Scrouging At The Pillar, The Crowning With Thorns, The Carrying Of The Cross, The Crucifixion And Death Of Jesus Glorious Mysteries: The Resurrection, The Ascension, The Holy Spirit Come Upon The Apostles, The Assumption Of Mary Into Heaven, The Coronation Of Mary As Queen Of Heaven Life Of Christ Mysteries (Mysteries Of Light): The Baptism Of Jesus In The Jordan, The Miracle At The Wedding At Cana, The Proclamation Of The Kingdom, The Transfiguration Of Jesus, The First Eucharist Grade 6 – Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd. There is nothing I shall want. Grade 7 – The Magnificat (Luke 1: 46-48) My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, Grade 8 – The Angelus The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary Grade 9 – Queen Of Heaven (Regina Caeli) Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia. Let us pray: Father, you were pleased to give joy to the world through the resurrection of your son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Grant, we beseech you, that through the mediation of the virgin mary, his mother, we may come to possess the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Grade 10 – Final Prayer Of Eucharistic Benediction Blessed be God. Blessed be His holy name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be his most sacred heart. Blessed be his most precious blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most holy sacrament of the altar. Blessed be the holy spirit, the consoler. Blessed be the great mother of God, mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and immaculate conception. Blessed be her glorious assumption. Blessed be the name of mary, virgin and mother. Blessed be saint joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints. Grade 11 – Come, Holy Spirit Come, holy spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your divine love. Send forth your spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray: O God, who by the light of the holy spirit, did instruct the hearts of your faithful, grant by the same holy spirit that we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in your consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Program Overview for 6th to 12th Grade Entering Middle School and High School, students broaden their basic knowledge of Church by:
Students are expected to:
Parents/Guardians are expected to:
Adult awareness and active participation are critical to student attitude and consistent attendance. Since some students may be driving themselves and others to Sunday evening sessions, parents have requested that there be a phone tree for attendance. Therefore, if a student is not in class, parents will receive a phone call by 7:45pm not only to inform of the absence but also to check on the well being of the Adolescent(s). Class sessions: Texts are by Sadlier Publishing with the exception of Confirmation Grade 6 – Hebrew Scriptures Grade 7 – Christian Scriptures Grade 8 – The Creed Grade 9 – Liturgy and Worship Grade 10 – Confirmation Grade 11 & 12 - Ministry within Holy Cross/ periodic special classes (Religions of the World, Social Justice, Right to Life) Christian Initiation – Welcoming into the Church Youth who have had little or no formal catechesis (text used depends upon the previous catechesis of each student)
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