Introduction to the Holy Trinity through presentations on God the Father, the life of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, God's plan of salvation and our part in that plan. Acquaints children with Mary, angels, and the saints. Children learn basic prayers.

• Ch. 1-8: The Old Testament, God our Creator; our home in Heaven lost through original sin; the world prepares for the Savior.
• Ch. 9-21: The Incarnation, life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.
• Ch. 22-28: The Holy Spirit, the Church, and Mary our mother.

To introduce first-grade students to the Church's faith regarding the Triune God, the life of Jesus, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the life of prayer, with a special emphasis on growing to know, love, and trust God. Textbook Activity Book Curriculum Preparing second-grade students for the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion, and helping them appreciate God's love for them shown in these two sacraments. Students will learn how to receive the Sacrament of Confession, the order of the Mass, and the basics of prayer.

• The Good Shepherd
• The 10 Commandments & The Greatest Commandment
• Baptism
• Original Sin
• Free Will
• Sin, Mortal and Venial
• Conscience
• The Prodigal Son
• Contrition
• Forgiveness
• Penance
• Absolution
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation
• The Act of Contrition
• Mercy
• Grace

• Jesus and the Children
• Sacraments of Initiation
• Miracles of Jesus
• The Last Supper
• The Parts of the Mass
• Liturgy of the Word
• Liturgy of the Eucharist
• The True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
• Communion
• Church
• Service

God's plan of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the birth of the Church at Pentecost and our life in the Church. Special emphasis on the importance of Confession, Communion and the Mass.

• Ch. 1-7: The Old Testament covenant with God.
• Ch. 8-14: Obedience through love of God and his laws. In Confession we meet Jesus in his mercy.
• Ch. 15-25: The life of Jesus and Jesus in the sacrifice of the Mass.
• Ch. 26-30: Our part in the Church born of the Holy Spirit; our relationship with Mary and the Communion of Saints.

To show third-grade students that they belong to God's chosen people and that the child's family is an important part of God's family, the Church. Also, to encourage prayer and love for God's law. Textbook Activity Book Curriculum God's plan to save his people from sin (Salvation History), how we participate in that plan, and the many ways God helps us in our pilgrimage on earth to Heaven through his word, his law, and his Church.

• B.C. Before Christ
  Ch. 1-14: The fall and the first murder. The sin and suffering of mankind. God chooses his people and their leaders.
• A.D. In the Year of Our Lord
  Ch. 15-30: History changes when Jesus the King comes. Through grace, especially in the sacraments, we receive the strength to do good.

To help fourth-grade students understand their purpose and goal in life, and to see God's plan in history and society to lead us all to Heaven, our true, eternal home. Textbook Activity Book Curriculum