Level 3                                                                                                                                                                                

Religious Education Curriculum
Church of Saint Katharine Drexel
Theme: Living as the Church – The Body of Christ

In Level 3, students grow in their understanding of the Church—not just as a building, but as a living, loving community of believers. They learn how Jesus continues His work in the world today through His Church, and how each of us has a role to play in that mission. This year invites children to discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, a member of the Church, and a part of God’s family.

Faith Objective:
To deepen children’s understanding of the Catholic Church and help them experience it as a faith community where we worship, serve, and grow together in Christ.

Core Belief (Profession of Faith):
“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.”

Faith Vocabulary Introduced:

·        Annunciation

·        Assumption

·        Bishop

·        Deacon

·        Disciple

·        Layman / Laywoman

·        Parables

·        Pastor

·        Pope

·        Priest

·        Religious Brother / Religious Sister

·        Samaritan

·        Savior

·        Stewardship

·        Trinity

·        Word of God

Liturgical Symbols and Gestures to Learn:

·        Presider’s Chair

·        Sacred Vessels (chalice, paten, ciborium)

·        Vestments (alb, stole, chasuble)

·        Sacristy

Classroom and Worship Practices:

·        Maintain a special space for Sacred Scripture in the classroom to emphasize its importance.

·        Foster reverence and quiet reflection in the church and during prayer.

·        Encourage children’s active participation in parish liturgies and community worship.

Prayers to Be Reviewed and Encouraged:

·        Sign of the Cross

·        Our Father

·        Hail Mary

·        Glory Be (Doxology)

·        Act of Contrition

·        Morning and Evening Prayers

·        Grace Before Meals

·        Spontaneous Prayer

·        Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament

Level 3 helps children grow in appreciation for the Church as the community of Jesus’ followers and as their spiritual home. They learn that by living the Gospel and serving others, they participate in the life and mission of the Church in real and meaningful ways.

Finding God has wonderful on-line activities, interactive chapter reviews, saint stories for kids and on-line games. It is both informative and fun. Please click on the following link for more information: Families | Loyola Press