Level 5
Religious Education Curriculum
Church of Saint Katharine Drexel
Theme: Celebrating Christ’s Saving Presence Through the Sacraments
In Level 5, students focus on the Sacraments as visible signs of God’s grace and love. They explore how the Church celebrates Jesus' saving work in our lives and how we are called to respond by participating actively in the sacramental life of the Church. This year strengthens their understanding of each Sacrament, helping them grow in appreciation of their meaning, symbols, and importance for Christian life.
Faith Objective:
To help children understand the meaning and significance of the Seven Sacraments and to prepare them to participate more consciously and fully in the sacramental life of the Church.
Core Belief (Profession of Faith):
Review of the Nicene Creed
Faith Vocabulary Introduced:
§ Absolution
§ Confession
§ Contrition
§ Evangelization
§ Gloria
§ Minister
§ Ordination
§ Original Sin
§ Paschal Mystery
§ Sacrament
§ Sacrament of Confirmation
§ Sacrament of Holy Orders
§ Sacrament of Matrimony
§ Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
§ Sign
§ Transubstantiation
§ Vocation
Liturgical Symbols and Practices to Learn:
§ Maintain a special place for Sacred Scripture in the classroom
§ Practice reverence and proper gestures during prayer and worship
§ Encourage participation in parish liturgies, especially those celebrating the Sacraments
§ Highlight signs, symbols, and rites used in each Sacrament
Prayers to Be Taught:
§ Gloria
§ Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
Prayers to Be Encouraged:
§ Act of Love
Review of Previously Learned Prayers and Practices:
§ Sign of the Cross
§ Our Father
§ Hail Mary
§ Glory Be (Doxology)
§ Act of Contrition
§ Act of Faith
§ Morning and Evening Prayers
§ Grace Before Meals
§ Spontaneous Prayer
§ Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
§ Simple Mass Responses
§ Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
§ Stations of the Cross
§ Sanctus
Level 5 invites students to enter more deeply into the mystery and beauty of the Sacraments. By learning how Jesus continues to heal, nourish, strengthen, and guide us through the Church, they are encouraged to live as active, grace-filled members of the Body of Christ.
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