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A Brand New K-8 Religion Series for Catholic Schools This booklet includes: Content Overview for Grades 1-2 Scope and Sequence for Grades K, 3-8 Catechism Alignment by Paragraph SPIRIT of TRUTH

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A Brand New K-8 Religion Series for Catholic Schools

This booklet includes:Content Overview for Grades 1-2

Scope and Sequence for Grades K, 3-8

Catechism Alignment by Paragraph

S P I R I T of T R U T H

Grade K Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 1: God Made Everything Good

• Lesson 1: We Believe…• Lesson 2: We Believe in One

God• Lesson 3: God Is a Trinity• Lesson 4: God Is Love and

Loves Us• Lesson 5: God Created All

Things• Lesson 6: God Made Us in His

Image• Lesson 7: God Calls Us to Love

Him and Each Other• Lesson 8: We Were Born to Be

with God in Heaven

Paragraphs 221, 233, 253, 254, 255, 261, 352, 355, 383, 2196, 2270, 2319

Faith, To Believe, To Trust, Truth, Love, Patience, Kindness, Mystery, Trinity, Guardian Angel, Image and Likeness of God, Gospel

Genesis 5:1, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 22:37; 28:19, Mark 12:20, Hebrews 11:3, 1 John 4:8-9, Colossians 1:16

• St. Patrick• St. Peter

Claver• Prophet

Jeremiah

• Sign of the Cross• Prayer to

Guardian Angels• Prayer to Increase

our Faith• Begin the

Apostles’ Creed

• Virgin at Prayer, Sassoferrato• Holy Trinity Icon, Andrej

Rublëv• Madonna with Child,

Sassoferrato• The Banjo Lesson, Henry

Ossawa Tanner• Peaceable Kingdom, Edward

Hicks• Visitation, Fra Angelico

• ELA: Root words; Read and discuss excerpts from Angel in the Waters

• Art: Primary and secondary colors; draw pictures

• Geography: Trace missionary journeys

Unit 2: God Always Loves Us

• Lesson 1: Adam and Eve and Original Sin

• Lesson 2: We Sin When We Fail to Love God and Each Other

• Lesson 3: Baptism Makes us Members of God’s Family and the Church

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Sin, Original Sin, Grace, Baptism

Genesis 2:16-17, Psalms 136:29, Matthew 28:19

• Adam and Eve

• St. Ignatius of Loyola

• Continue Apostles’ Creed

• Jesus Wept, James Tissot• Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet,

Peter Maddox• Ethiopian Icon of Christ’s

Baptism

• Art: Draw pictures

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Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 3: Jesus Is God’s Son

• Lesson 1: Jesus Is the Son of God

• Lesson 2: The Incarnation• Lesson 3: Mary Is Jesus’ Mother• Lesson 4: The Annunciation• Lesson 5: Christmas, the Birth

of Jesus, and the Wise Men• Lesson 6: The Presentation in

the Temple• Lesson 7: Jesus Was Obedient

to His Father and to Mary and Joseph as He Grew Up

Paragraphs 454-455, 458, 509, 511, 525, 528, 529, 531

Lord, Word of God, Mother of God, Annunciation, Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Matthew 3:17; 6:8; 16:18Luke 1:28; 2:14; 2:30; 2:51; 15:32John 1:14; 9:5

• The Blessed Virgin Mary

• St. Joseph• St. Teresa of

Calcutta• Archangel

Gabriel• St. Elizabeth• St. Francis• Simeon

• Hail Mary • St. Teresa of

Calcutta’s Prayer• Continue Apostles’

Creed

• Annunication, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

• Adoration of the Shepherds, Honthorst

• Adoration of the Shepherds, Charles Le Brun

• Loreto Convent Icon• Madonna and Child, Boticelli• Presentation in the Temple,

Fra Angelico• Finding the Boy Jesus in the

Temple, Tissot

• Reading: Underline key words

• Geography: Trace missionary journeys

• Math: Counting, ordinal numbers

• Fine-motor-skills development and handwriting: Tracing words, complete a maze

• ELA: Root words• Drama: Create

and act out a simple skit

• Art: Create a crèche, draw pictures

• Music: Sing Christmas carols

Grade K Scope and Sequence

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Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 4: Jesus Teaches Us How to Live

• Lesson 1: Jesus Was Baptized• Lesson 2: The Wedding at Cana• Lesson 3: Jesus Had Followers• Lesson 4: Jesus Teaches Us to

Love Him and Each Other• Lesson 5: Jesus Taught Us How

to Be Happy• Lesson 6: Jesus Taught Us How

to Be Holy• Lesson 7: Jesus Told Parables• Lesson 8: Jesus Performed

Miracles• Lesson 9: Jesus Taught Us How

to Pray• Lesson 10: Jesus Founded the

Church

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Miracle, Disciple, Blessed, Holy, Parable, Compassion

Matthew 5:8, Luke 3:12; 15:32, John 2:5, John 13:34, 1 Peter 2:15

• St. John the Baptist

• St. Mary Magdalene

• St. Maria Goretti

• St. Mark• St. Martin of

Tours• St. Peter

• The Lord’s Prayer• Prayer to Help

Us Be Christ’s Disciples

• Continue Apostles’ Creed

• The Two Trinities, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

• The Good Samaritan, Van Gogh

• The Return of the Prodigal Son, Pompeo Batoni

• Christ’s Charge to Peter, Raphael

• Gym: Student-led exercises/calisthenics

• ELA: Root words• Geography:

Identify locations of famous rocks around the world

• Math: Counting• Fine-motor-skills

development and handwriting: Tracing words

• Art: Draw pictures

Unit 5: Jesus Is Our Savior

• Lesson 1: Jesus Gave Us the Eucharist at the Last Supper

• Lesson 2: Jesus Died on the Cross to Save Us from Sin

• Lesson 3: Jesus Rose from the Dead

• Lesson 4: Lent• Lesson 5: Easter• Lesson 6: Jesus Ascended into

Heaven

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Eucharist, Resurrection, Lent, Easter, Witness, Ascension

Matthew 4:2, Luke 21:19, John 3:16; 20:18, 20:21, Acts 1:9

• Pontius Pilate

• St. John• St. Thomas

• Prayers of Thanksgiving

• Create and Keep a Lenten Deeds Chart

• Last Supper, Fra Angelico• Jesus Before Pilate, Duccio

Buoninsegna• Resurrection, Fra Angelico• Man of Sorrows, William Dyce

• ELA: Retell stories; Root words

• Art: Color puppets, draw pictures

• Drama: Create and perform a simple puppet-theater skit

• Fine-motor-skills development and handwriting: Tracing words

Grade K Scope and Sequence

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Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 6: The Holy Spirit and the Church

• Lesson 1: Jesus Sent the Holy Spirit

• Lesson 2: The Holy Spirit Guides Us and Makes Us Holy

• Lesson 3: The Church Is God’s House

• Lesson 4: The Sacraments• Lesson 5: Bishops and Priests

Paragraphs 685, 696-697, 701, 722, 725, 747, 754-756, 1210, 1590

Holy Spirit, The Church, Sacrament, Bishop, Priest

Psalms 104:30, John 15:5, Matthew 28:20, Luke 22:19, Acts 2:3

• St. Thérèse of Lisieux

• St. Dominic Savio

• St. Paul• St. Timothy• St. Titus

• Come, Holy Spirit• Prayer for Priests• Prayer to Dominic

Savio• Continue Apostles’

Creed

• Pentecostes, Fray Juan Bautista Maino

• Artist’s Garden at Giverny, Monet

• Sunset Garden with a Shepherd and His Flock, David Teniers the Younger

• Last Supper, Vasily Nesterenko

• ELA: Begin to understand metaphors; Retell stories; Write a thank-you letter; Root words

• Geography: Locate Ephesus, Crete, and your diocese on a map

• Art: Draw pictures

Unit 7: God Wants Us to Be Holy

• Lesson 1: The Saints• Lesson 2: We Are All Called to

Be Saints• Lesson 3: The Ten

Commandments• Lesson 4: Prayer

Paragraphs 44-45, 946, 2080, 2558-2559

Saint, Ten Commandments, Prayer

Matthew 5:8, 5:48, John 1:17, Luke 1:46-49

• St. George• St. Catherine

of Siena• Moses

• Complete Apostles’ Creed

• Prayer to Patron of Your School

• The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs, Fra Angelico Virgin at Prayer, Sassoferrato

• Reading: Advanced readers read a short narrative

• ELA: Retell stories

• Gym: Use bow and arrow

• Science: Examine objects with a magnifying glass

• Art: Draw pictures; Design a saint costume

• Drama: Dress up as and “play” your favorite saint for a day

Grade K Scope and Sequence

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All Spirit of Truth grade levels include Scripture study, sacred art reflections, study of saints, prayers, and more. Full Scope and Sequence information for this grade level will be available Spring 2017 at SophiaInstituteforTeachers.org/SpiritofTruth.

Grade 1 Content Overview: God Is Love

Unit 1: God is the Creator of All Things1. Who is God? – The Trinity2. The Attributes of God 3. We Respond to God with Prayer and Worship4. God Created Everything Out of Love 5. God is Our Father and We Are His Children

Unit 2: God’s Plan of Salvation1. God’s Plan for Us – Adam and Eve before the Fall2. Original Sin – The Fall and its Aftermath3. We Sin When We Fail to Love God and Each Other 4. God Still Loves Us and Promised Us Salvation from Sin 5. Baptism Makes Us Members of the Church and God’s Family6. The Grace of God7. God Calls Us to be Saints

Unit 3: Jesus is God’s Son1. Who is Jesus? – The Incarnation2. God Loves Us So Much that He Gave Us His Son So We Could

Go to Heaven 3. Jesus Shows Us How to Live by Loving God and Loving Our

Neighbor4. Jesus Taught Us How to be Happy – The Beatitudes 5. Jesus Call Us to Follow and Imitate Him

Unit 4: Jesus Taught Us How to Pray1. What is Prayer? 2. Jesus Prayed to His Father3. The Lord’s Prayer 4. The Types of Prayer – Adoration, Petition, Intercession,

Thanksgiving, and Praise

Unit 5: The Paschal Mystery and the Mass1. Jesus Died for Our Sins 2. Jesus Rose from the Dead and Ascended into Heaven3. The Mass is the Memorial of Jesus’ Passion, Death, and

Resurrection 4. At Mass Jesus Gives Us His Body and Blood in the Eucharist 5. We Worship as a Community in Our Parish

Unit 6: Mary is the Mother of God1. Who is Mary? 2. Mary is the Model for All Christians 3. Mary’s Intercession 4. Devotion to Mary

Unit 7: The Holy Spirit Makes Us Holy 1. Who is the Holy Spirit? 2. The Holy Spirit Was Sent By the Father and Jesus the Son3. The Holy Spirit Teaches and Guides Us 4. The Holy Spirit Helps Us to Pray

Unit 8: Sacred Scripture 1. What is the Bible? 2. In the Bible We Learn About God and His Plan of Salvation 3. Inspiration of Scripture4. The Old Testament and the New Testament5. At Mass, God’s Word is Proclaimed to Us

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SPIRIT of TRUTH

All Spirit of Truth grade levels include Scripture study, sacred art reflections, study of saints, prayers, and more. Full Scope and Sequence information for this grade level will be available Spring 2017 at SophiaInstituteforTeachers.org/SpiritofTruth.

Grade 2 Content Overview: Our Life in Jesus

Unit 1: God is Our Father and We Are His Children1. God is a Trinity of Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit2. God is Love and Created All Things Out of Love3. God Made Us in His Image and Likeness 4. God Calls Us to Love Him Above All Else and to Love One

Another Out of Love for Him5. The Communion of Saints

Unit 2: The Reality of Sin and Need for Forgiveness 1. Adam and Eve and God’s Plan for Creation2. Original Sin and its Consequences3. Baptism removes the stain of Original Sin and makes us

members of the Church4. We Sin When We Choose Not to Obey God by Loving Him, Our

Neighbor, or Ourselves 5. Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory

Unit 3: The Sacrament of Reconciliation 1. Jesus forgave sins and gave His Apostles the power to forgive

sins2. God Has Given Us and Intellect to Know and a Free Will to

Choose between What is Good and What is Evil 3. God Continues to Love Us Even When we Sin and He Calls Us

to be Sorry for Our Sins and Accept His Forgiveness 4. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation 5. How to Make a Good Confession

Unit 4: Jesus is the Son of God1. Jesus is the Son of God Who Existed From All Eternity2. The Incarnation3. Mary and Joseph 4. The Nativity of Jesus 5. Jesus’ Hidden Life with Mary and Joseph

Unit 5: The Life of Jesus 1. Jesus was Always Obedient to His Father in Heaven 2. Jesus Proclaimed the Coming of the Kingdom of God 3. Jesus Called Many Followers (Disciples) and He Chose Twelve

Apostles 4. Jesus Taught His Disciples – The Sermon on the Mount, the

Parables, and the Works of Mercy 5. Jesus Performed Miracles 6. Jesus is Our Model of Holiness

Unit 6: The Paschal Mystery1. Jesus Suffered and Died on the Cross to save us from sin2. Jesus Rose from the Dead on Easter Sunday 3. Jesus Ascended into Heaven4. Jesus Sent the Holy Spirit at Pentecost 5. Jesus Will Come Again to Judge the Living and the Dead 6. The Paschal Mystery

Unit 7: The Sacrament of Holy Communion (the Eucharist)1. The Roots of the Eucharist in the Old Testament2. The Eucharist is the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus

Christ 3. Jesus Gave us the Eucharist at the Last Supper4. The Mass is the Memorial of Christ’s Passion and Death on the

Cross 5. At every Mass, the Priest Acts in the Person of Christ to Change

Bread and Wine into Christ’s Body and Blood 6. How to Receive Holy Communion 7. Holy Communion Nourishes and Strengthens Our Relationship

with Jesus

Unit 8: Jesus is With Us Today in the Church 1. Jesus is Present in His Church, His Mystical Body 2. Jesus is Present When We Gather to Pray in His Name3. Jesus is Present in His Word (Scripture), Especially when

Proclaimed at Mass4. Jesus is Present in the Seven Sacraments, Especially in the

Eucharist5. Jesus is Present Within Us by Grace 6. Jesus Gave His Mother, Mary, to Us as Our Mother. 7. Mary is the Mother of the Church and Model for All Christians

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Grade 3 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 1: Jesus Reveals to Us the Trinity and the Father’s Love

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Trinity with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Understanding the Trinity

• Lesson 3: The Trinity Shows Us How to Love

• Lesson 4: We Use God’s Name with Reverence

• Lesson 5: God Loves All People in the World

• Lesson 6: The Incarnation: True God and True Man

• Lesson 7: Exploring the Crucifixion with Sacred Art

• Lesson 8: Jesus Taught His Followers about the Kingdom of God

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Abba, Ambassador, Baptism, Consubstantial, Creed, Crucifixion, Divine, Faith, False God, Incarnation, Iniquity (sin), Intellect, Kingdom, Mystery, Nature, Peace, Person, Proceed, Reign, Reverence, Theological Virtues, Trinity, Virtue, Will, Wonder and Awe, Yahweh

Genesis 1:2; Exodus 3:14; Deuteronomy 6:5; Psalm 113:3; Isaiah 9:5; 53:4-5; Matthew 3:13-17; 6:9-13; 22:34-40; 25:34-36, 45; Mark 1:9-11; 8:22-29; Luke 3:21-22; 10:25-37; 11:3-4; 23:46; John 1:1-2, 14; 1:29-34; 2:13-17; 14:9; 19:34-35; 20:19-22; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Galatians 4:4

• St. Patrick • Glory Be• Sign of the Cross• Prayer of the

Church to St. Patrick

• Apostles’ Creed• Prayer for

Renewal of Baptismal Vows

• Our Father

• Detail from Boulbon Altarpiece

• Mond Crucifixion, Raphael

• Philosophy: Discussion and activity on nature, essence, and attributes

• Social studies: Discussion of kingdoms and laws

Unit 2: Jesus Teaches Us about the Kingdom of God

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Kingdom of God with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Parables of the Kingdom

• Lesson 3: The Wedding at Cana• Lesson 4: The Widow’s Son• Lesson 5: The Multiplication of

Loaves• Lesson 6: When We Love

as Jesus Taught Us, God’s Kingdom Becomes More Visible

• Lesson 7: Jesus Gathered a Community of Followers

• Lesson 8: Jesus Showed Us God’s Love and Made Us Sharers in God’s Divine Life

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Christ, Church, Corporal Works of Mercy, Disciple, Dominion, Foreshadow, Gospel, Grace, Intercede, Kingdom of Heaven, Marriage, Messiah, Miracle, Parable, Repent, Spiritual Works of Mercy

Wisdom 1:13-14, Isaiah 9:5-6; 25:6; Matthew 13:1-9; 13:18-33, 44-50; 14:13-21; 25:34-46; 28:16-20, Mark 1:14-15; 6:35-44; 12:28-34; 14:22-24, Luke 7:11-17; 9:10-17; 17:20-21; John 2:4-5; 3:16-17; 6:1-15; 11:25; Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 2:8

• The Virgin Mary

• Adam and Eve

• Widow of Nain

• Eucharistic Prayer III

• Lord’s Prayer

• Jesus King of Heaven, Artist unknown

• Mary of the People, Federico Barocci

• The Second Mystery of Light, George Walsh

• The Raising of the Widow’s Son, Marlo Minniti

• The Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fish, Ambrosius Francken

• Science and Art: How stained glass windows are made

• Language Arts: Write newspaper article

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Grade 3 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 3: We Are Called to Follow Jesus and to Love One Another

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Two Great Commandments

• Lesson 3: Exploring Loving Others as Christ Loves Us with Sacred Art

• Lesson 4: Respect for Life, from the Unborn to the Elderly

• Lesson 5: Care for Our Own Bodies

• Lesson 6: Love and Reverence for Parents/Guardians

• Lesson 7: Care for the Resources of the Environment

• Lesson 8: It Is Sinful to Refuse to Love God, Our Neighbor, or Ourselves

• Lesson 9: The Good Samaritan• Lesson 10: Love for Enemies

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Body of Christ, Charity (Love), Conserve, Creation, Dignity, Enemy, Faith, Forgive, Gratitude, Honor, Hope, Leprosy, Levite, Natural Resources, Obedience, Respect, Samaritan, Sins of omission, Temple, The Ten Commandments, The Two Great Commandments

Genesis 1:1-31; 22:1-13; Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 6:5; Psalm 138; Jeremiah 1:5; Isaiah 56:7; Matthew 5:43-45; 8:1-4; 12:10, 13, 15; 19:13-15; 22:35-40; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 2:41-52; 19:1-10; John 1:3; 2:13-22; 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 12:12-26; Luke 6:27-36; 9:47-48; 10:25-37; Ephesians 6:1-3; Revelation 21:3

• The Man with the Withered Hand

• The Poor Widow

• Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

• Zaccheus• Abraham• Isaac• St. Maximilian

Kolbe

• Act of Faith• Act of Hope• Act of Love• Our Father• Hail Mary• Glory Be• Holy Spirit Prayer• Guardian Angel

Prayer

• The Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand

• The Widow’s Mite, James Tissot

• The Parable of the Hidden Treasure, Rembrandt

• The Good Samaritan, Rembrandt

• Suffer the Little Children to Come unto Me, Fritz von Uhde

• The Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jan Wijnants

• Literature/Comprehension: Listen to and discuss Horton Hears a Who

• Health: Make a plan of healthy habits

• Science: Observe nature, participate in an experiment, learn about natural resources, and make a plan to conserve nature.

• PE: Twister-style game

• Language Arts: Write a fictional or creative non-fiction story

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Grade 3 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 4: The Church Continues Jesus’ Mission of Salvation and Forgiveness of Sins

• Lesson 1: Exploring Jesus’ Miracles with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Church Continues Jesus’ Mission on Earth

• Lesson 3: Jesus Chose Twelve Apostles and Made Peter the First Pope

• Lesson 4: Jesus Paid the Debt for Our Sin

• Lesson 5: Jesus Died on the Cross for Us and Rose from the Dead

• Lesson 6: Jesus Is the Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sin of the World

• Lesson 7: When We Disobey God, We Must Ask for Forgiveness and Do Penance

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Absolution, Act of Contrition, Angel, Apostle, Bishop, Conscience, Cornerstone, Covenant, Emmanuel, Essential Elements of the Church, Examination of Conscience, Family of God, Jesus, Jesus’ Passion, Lamb of God, Lord, Mortal Sin, Original Sin, Passover, Penance, Pope, Resurrection, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Sanctifying Grace, Savior, Shepherd, Sin, Son of God, Son of Man, Temple of the Holy Spirit, Venial Sin

Genesis 1:20-23, 26-28, 31; Exodus 12:1, 3, 5-8, 11-14; Psalm 103:2-3; 116:1-3, 4-5, 6, 8; Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 4:18-20; 9:9; 10:5a, 7-8; 16:15-18; 17:1-8; 26:28; 28:16-20; Mark 4:35-41, Mark 6:7, 12-13; Luke 5:1-11; 6:12-16; 11:1-4; 22:14-20; 23:33, 39-43; John 1:29; 3:16; 6:53-57, 67-69; 8:34, 36; 10:10; 19:1-3, 14-19, 26-37; 20:19-23; 21:15-17; Acts 1:6-9; Acts 2:4, 14, 36-41; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:17; 1 John 4:8-10, 20-21

• Tobit and Tobiah

• Simon Peter• St. John• St. Philip• All the

Apostles• Early

Christians• Adam and

Eve• The Good

Thief• Moses

• Prayer to the Holy Spirit

• Excerpts from Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

• Excerpt from Divine Mercy Chaplet

• Traditional Stations of the Cross

• Scriptural Stations of the Cross

• Act of Contrition• Excerpt from the

Te Deum• Lamb of God• Psalm 116:1-3,4-

5, 6, 8• Excerpt from

Eucharistic Prayer II

• Examination of Conscience

• Donate to a food pantry

• Opportunity for Confession

• The Miraculous Catch, Peter Paul Rubens

• The Resurrection of Christ and the Women at the Tomb, Fra Angelico

• Agony in the Garden, Titian• Taking of Christ, Caravaggio• Christ before Caiaphas,

Giotto• The Denial of St. Peter,

Caravaggio• Jews bring Jesus before

Pilate, Munkacsy• Jesus is crowned with thorns

(stained glass window detail), Catholic Church of St. Michael

• Way to Calvary, Andrea di Bartolo

• The Road to Calvary, Sodoma

• Christ Falling on the Way to Calvary, Raphael

• Christ on the Cross, Eugène Delacroix

• Christ and the Good Thief, Titian

• What Our Lord Saw from the Cross, James Tissot

• Crucifixion, Raphael• Entombment of Jesus mosaic,

Church of the Holy Sepulchre• Lamb of God and Seven Seals

(stained glass window detail), Saint Aloysius Catholic Church

• Art: Build with blocks

• Theater: Act out Bible stories

• Art: Draw pictures to illustrate Bible events

• Language Arts: Write paragraphs explaining the Apostles’ mission

• Art: Observe paintings to learn about Christ’s Passion, death, and Resurrection

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Grade 3 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 5: The Sacraments of Initiation and the Sacraments of Healing and Forgiveness

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Baptism of the Lord with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Sacrament of Baptism

• Lesson 3: The Sacrament of Confirmation

• Lesson 4: The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist

• Lesson 5: The Sacrifice of the Mass

• Lesson 6: The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

• Lesson 7: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

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Absolution, Anointing, Baptism, Breaking of the Bread, Communion, Confession, Confirmation, Contrition, Conversion, Eucharist, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Holy Oil, Lamb of God, Last Supper, Laying on of Hands, Liturgy, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Liturgy of the Word, Mass, Memorial, Presbyter, Prodigal, Sacrament, Sacraments of Initiation, Satisfaction, Symbol, Transubstantiation

Exodus 6:6-7, Isaiah 6:1-3; 11:2, Daniel 9:9, Matthew 3:13, 16-17; 26:26-29; 28:19-20, Mark 1:9-11; 6:7, 12-13, Luke 15:11-32; 22:14-20; 24:30-31, John 1:29; 3:5; 6:48-57, Ephesians 6:11-17, James 5:14-15, 1 Peter 2:9

• John the Baptist

• Moses• Pharaoh• Adam and

Eve

• Sanctus• Profession of

Faith• Prayer of the

Faithful• Eucharistic Prayer• Epiclesis• Mystery of Faith• Lord’s Prayer• Lamb of God• Prayer after

Communion

• Baptism from Port Au Prince mural

• Baptism from Ethiopian Biblical manuscript

• The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci

• The Return of the Prodigal Son, Rembrandt

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Grade 3 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 6: Mary, the Mother of God and Our Mother

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Blessed Mother with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Mary Is the Mother of God

• Lesson 3: Mary Is Our Mother• Lesson 4: Mary’s Example of

the Christian Life• Lesson 5: The Annunciation

and the Assumption: Perfect Obedience

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Annunciation, Assumption, Betrothed, Brown Scapular, Fiat, Magnificat, Magnify, Marian Altar, Marian Feast, Miraculous Medal, Rosary, Sacramental, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God

Matthew 2:13-15, Luke 1:26-56; 1:46-49 (RSV translation); 2:16-35; 2:41-52; John 2:1-11; 19:26-27

• The Virgin Mary

• Gabriel• St. Elizabeth• Sts. Anne

and Joachim• St. Joseph• Simeon• St. John

• Hail Mary• Hail Holy Queen• Rosary• Lovely Lady

Dressed in Blue• Magnificat

• Trinity and Coronation of Mary mural, Bergognone

• Theater: Act out skits

• Art: Draw pictures to illustrate concepts

Unit 7: The Holy Spirit Guides the Church

• Lesson 1: Exploring Pentecost with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Leaders of the Church: The Pope and Bishops

• Lesson 3: Jesus’ Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

• Lesson 4: The Church Is United in the Holy Spirit

• Lesson 5: We Experience the Church in Our Parish

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Angelus, Ascension, Charism, Diocese, Four Marks of the Church, Hierarchy, Holy Spirit, Magisterium, Nicene Creed, Parish, Pentecost, Priest, Ruah, Successor, Tradition

Genesis 2:7, Matthew 10:18-20; 18:20; 28:16-20; Mark 16:14-20; Luke 24:46-53; John 13:4-5, 12-15; 14:2-3; 14:16-17; Acts 1:6-12; 2:1-4; 2:42-47; Romans 15:5-6; 1 Corinthians 12:4-27; Ephesians 4:1-8

• Apostles• St. Nicholas• St. Patrick• St. Augustine• St. Isidore• St. Basil• Early

Christians

• Our Father• Hail Mary• Glory Be• Angelus• Come, Holy Spirit• St. Augustine’s

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

• Nicene Creed• Excerpt from

Novena to the Holy Spirit

• Excerpt from Prayer for Our Parish

• Learn and record parish’s Mass times, Confession times, etc.

• Pentecost Mosaic in San Marco

• Language Arts: Write a prayer

• Art: Draw picture to illustrate concepts

• Theater: Act out skits

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Grade 4 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 1: God Is All Good

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Goodness of God with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: God Is Good, and Holiness Is Sharing in His Goodness

• Lesson 3: The Reflection of God in Creation

• Lesson 4: Made in God’s Image and Likeness

• Lesson 5: In God’s Image: The Abilities of the Soul

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Holiness, Mercy, Virtue, Cardinal Virtues, Theological Virtues, Creation, Ex Nihilo, Priest, Prophet, King, Marriage, Soul, Intellect, Will, Theology, Sanctus

Genesis 1; 2:18-24; Psalm 118:1, 8; Jeremiah 1:5; 10:12; Matthew 5:8; 19:4-6; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 4:4

• Adam• St. Thomas

Aquinas

• A Prayer for the Unborn

• The Creation of Adam, Michelangelo

• Science: Study difference between plants, animals, and humans

Unit 2: Conscience: God’s Voice in Our Hearts

• Lesson 1: Exploring Conscience with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: What Is a Conscience? What Is It Not?

• Lesson 3: Steps to Making Good Moral Choices

• Lesson 4: God Calls Us to Love Unselfishly

• Lesson 5: Learning to Know and Choose the Good

• Lesson 6: The Role of Feelings• Lesson 7: Feelings and a Well-

Formed Conscience• Lesson 8: Conscience and

Responsibility

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Charity, Conscience, Habit, Passions, Responsibility, Temptation

Genesis 4:1-16; Jeremiah 31:33; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 119:104-106; Ruth 1:16; Matthew 5:43-45; 26:36-46; Mark 12:30-31; Luke 1:39-56; 22:39-46; John 3:16; 15:1-17; 1 Corinthians 12:4-8; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 1:13-14; Philippians 4:9

• Gabriel• Mary• Elizabeth• St. Paul• St. Augustine• St. Teresa of Ávila• St. Francis of

Assisi• Cain• Abel

• St. Augustine’s prayer to the Holy Spirit

• Annunciation and Visitation, Reims Cathedral

• The Agony in the Garden, Dominikos Theotokopoulos

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Grade 4 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 3: The Reality of Sin and the Necessity of Virtue

• Lesson 1: Exploring Sin and Virtue with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: What Is Sin?• Lesson 3: Why Do We Sin?• Lesson 4: Mortal vs. Venial Sin• Lesson 5: Mercy and Forgiveness• Lesson 6: God’s Mercy and His

Covenants• Lesson 7: The Necessity of Virtue

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Absolution, Contrition, Covenant, Mortal Sin, Repentance, Sin, Venial Sin

Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7; 3:1-24; 4:1-16; 9:8-17; 12:1-3; 17:1-13; Exodus 19:1-6; Deuteronomy 30:16; Psalm 143:10; 2 Samuel 7:1-16; Luke 1:26-38; 22:14-20; John 8:2-11; Romans 5:5b; Galatians 5:25; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 3:14; 1 John 5:16-17

• The Virgin Mary• Adam• Abraham• Moses• David• Pope St. John

Paul II

• Hail Holy Queen• Act of Contrition• Prayer to the

Holy Spirit• Divine Mercy

Chaplet• Examination of

Conscience• Reflect on the

importance of growing in virtue

• Receive Sacrament of Penance

• The Pietà, Michelangelo

• Literature: Read C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

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Grade 4 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 4: The Ten Commandmentsand Freedom

• Lesson 1: Exploring Our God-Given Freedom with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Does “Freedom” Mean Doing Whatever We Want, Whenever We Want?

• Lesson 3: Obedience and Happiness• Lesson 4: The Ten Commandments:

Why Did God Give Us the Ten Commandments?

• Lesson 5: The Ten Commandments: The First through Third Commandments

• Lesson 6: The Ten Commandments: The Fourth through Tenth Commandments

• Lesson 7: The Two Great Commandments

• Lesson 8: The New Commandment• Lesson 9: “Rules, Rules, Rules!”• Lesson 10: Freedom and Happiness

Come from Following Jesus’ Law of Love

• Lesson 11: God Has Shown Us How to Be Happy

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Commandments, Envy, Eucharist, Freedom, Happiness, Mediator, Neighbor, Obedience, Pure, Reverence, Synoptic Gospels

Genesis 2:24; 3; Exodus 19:3-6; 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 6; Leviticus 19:12,18; Sirach 7:27-28; Matthew 4:10; 5:3, 21-22, 33-34; 6:21, 33; 19:6; 22:37-39; Mark 2:28; 7:10; 12:28-34; Luke 1:26-38, 46-49; 4:16; 10:25-27; 16:12; John 1:17-18; 3:2-3; 6:48-59; 8:32, 36; 13:1-35; 15:12-17; Romans 13:9-10; Ephesians 4:25; Galatians 5:1; 1 Corinthians 6:10; 13:4-7; 2 Timothy 1:8

• Adam and Eve• Moses• St. Teresa of Ávila• St. Francis of

Assisi• St. Monica• St. Thomas More• St. Peter• St. Stephen

• Promulgatio Legis Scripte per Moisem, Sistine Chapel

• Art: Drawing picutures

• Language arts: Write a short story, poem, or song

• Pubic Speaking: PowerPoint presentation

• Art: Design a billboard or pamphlet

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Grade 4 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 5: Living the Life of Christ

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Introduction to the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

• Lesson 3: Jesus Teaches Us How to Live the Corporal Works of Mercy

• Lesson 4: Mercy’s Work of Showing God’s Love

• Lesson 5: Understanding the Spiritual Works of Mercy

• Lesson 6: Rejoice in the Truth• Lesson 7: The Four Loves• Lesson 8: Practicing the Works of

Mercy

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Agape, Corporal Works of Mercy, Eros, Phileo, Spiritual Works of Mercy, Storge

Genesis 2:7, 18-24; Matthew 7:12; 25:31-46; Mark 9:14-29; John 13:1-20; 20:19-23; 1 Corinthians 13; 15:45

• St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

• Bl. Miguel Pro Juárez

• St. Maximilian Kolbe

• Lectio Divina with 1 Corinthians 13

• Confession• Mass

• Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet, Ford Madox Brown

• Language Arts: Latin derivatives; journaling

• Social Studies: Greek mythology of creation

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Grade 4 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 6: The Beatitudes

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Beatitudes with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Sermon on the Mount• Lesson 3: Perfect versus Imperfect

Happiness• Lesson 4: The First and Second

Beatitudes• Lesson 5: The Third and Fourth

Beatitudes• Lesson 6: The Fifth and Sixth

Beatitudes• Lesson 7: The Seventh and Eighth

Beatitudes• Lesson 8: Who Are the Blessed?• Lesson 9: Living the Values of the

Kingdom of God

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Beatific, Imperfect Happiness, Perfect Happiness, Transfiguration

Leviticus 12:8; 1 Samuel 16:7; Psalms 42:3, 10; 71:23; 85:9-14; 137:1-4; Proverbs 15:4; Ezekiel 33:11; Sirach 6:5; Matthew 2:6-7; 4:8-10; 5:1-7:27; 6:9-15; 10:16-25; 10:34-37; 11:29; 12:46-50; 14:13-21; 16:24; 17:1-9; 18:8-9, 21-22; 20:18-19; 23-34; 19:16-22; 21:1-9; 22:37-40; 23:27-28; 25:31-46; 26-27; Mark 1:15; 2:17; 6:31-44; 7:14-15; 21-23; Luke 1:53; 2:7, 22-24; 6:25; 9:10-17, 23-24; 12:34; 15:7, 11-32; 19:8-10; 23:34-49; John 4:13-15; 6:35, 53-58; 6:5-15; 8:1-11; 11:22, 24, 27, 32-35; 13:1-7; 14:27; 15:18-20; 18:33-37; 20:21-22; 21:15-19; Romans 8:1, 19-23; 12: 15, 18; 1 Corinthians 4:12-13; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 6:9-10; 12:10; Galatians 5:22-26; Ephesians 2:14; 4:1-3, 31-32; Philippians 4:6-7; Colossians 2:14; 3:12-13; Hebrews 7:26; 12:1-3; James 2:5; 3:18; 1 Peter 2:21, 23; 3:15; 4:12-14

• St. Peter• St. John• St. Martha• Zacchaeus• The Good Thief

• Psalm 85:9-14 • Transfiguration, Fra Angelico

• Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet, Ford Madox Brown

• Art: Drawing pictures

• Language Arts: Writing prayers

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Grade 4 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 7: Responding to God’s Covenant of Love

• Lesson 1 Exploring God’s Covenant with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: God’s Mercy and His Covenants

• Lesson 3: Come, Holy Spirit• Lesson 4: The Catholic Community

Supports Us in Our Response• Lesson 5: Saintly Dinner Party• Lesson 6: Three Saint Stories• Lesson 7: My Own Vocation

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Church, Ecclesia, Holiness, Vocation, Sanctity

Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7; 3:15; 9:8-17; 12:1-3; 17:1-13; Exodus 19:1-6; 2 Samuel 7:1-16; Matthew 5:48; Luke 1:26-38; 22:14-20; John 8:2-11; Ephesians 2:8; James 2:14-26

• St. Jeanne D’Arc• St. Francis of

Assisi• St. Augustine• St. Teresa of Ávila• St. Chiara Luce

Badano• St. Josemaría

Escrivá• St. Maximilian

Kolbe• St. Thérèse of

Lisieux• St. Gianna Beretta

Molla• St. Monica• St. Thomas More• St. Paul• Pope St. John

Paul II• St. Peter• Bl. Miguel Pro

Juárez• St. Stephen• St. Teresa of

Calcutta• St. Dominic Savio• St. André Bessette• St. Rose

Philippine Duchesne

• Holy Mass • The Anastasis, fresco, Church of the Holy Saviour

• Art: Drawing pictures

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Grade 5 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 1: God Is the Source of All Life

• Lesson 1: Exploring God’s Communication of Himself through Creation with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: God Is the Creator of All Things

• Lesson 3: God Speaks to Us through Visible Creation

• Lesson 4: The Church Is a Sign of God’s Love

• Lesson 5: Grace Is the Gift of God’s Life

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Actual Grace, Creation, Creator, Creed, Ex nihilo, Fiat, Gloria, Immaculate Conception, Incarnation, Kingdom of God, Parable, Grace, Ruah, Sanctifying Grace, Sign, Soul

Genesis 1, 2:7; Exodus 19:5-6; Job 38:4-7; Matthew 4:10; 13; Mark 8:34-38; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-14; John 1:1-5; John 19:34-35; Romans 12:4-8; 1 John 4:8-9

• Adam and Eve • Divine Mercy Chaplet

• Rosary• Visit to church or

chapel

• God as Architect/Builder/Geometer/Craftsman

• The Annunciation, Bl. Fra Angelico

• Divine Mercy painting, Adolf Hyla

Unit 2: What Is A Sacrament?

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Sacraments with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Sacraments: Signs of Grace

• Lesson 3: The Sacraments: Not Merely Symbols

• Lesson 4: Jesus Gives Meaning to Signs of Grace Drawn from Human Culture

• Lesson 5: The Sacraments Mark the Important Moments of Our Lives

• Lesson 6: Matter and Form of the Sacraments

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Covenant, Ex opere operato, Exorcism, Grace, Miracle, Mystery, Passover, Pentateuch, Sacrament, Sacrifice, Salvation History, Sign, The Law

Genesis 2:23-24; Genesis 17:9-11; Exodus 12:13 (RSVCE); Exodus 12:21-23; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV); Matthew 5:17; John 1:29; John 20:30-31; John 14:1-3; John 15:4-5; 1 Peter 1:18-19

• John the Baptist• Adam and Eve• Noah• Abraham• Moses• The Apostles

• The Sacrificial Lamb, Josefa de Ayala

• Art: Drawing pictures, modeling sculptures from Play-Doh

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Grade 5 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

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Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 3: The Sacrament of Baptism

• Lesson 1: The Sacraments of Initiation

• Lesson 2: Exploring the Sacrament of Baptism with Sacred Art

• Lesson 3: Baptism in Salvation History

• Lesson 4: The Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism

• Lesson 5: The Need for and the Effects of the Sacrament of Baptism

• Lesson 6: Baptism Is the Sacrament of Faith

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Baptism, Baptism of Blood, Baptism of Desire, Indelible Mark, Oil of Catechumens, Original Sin, Profession of Faith, Sacred Chrism, Sign of the Cross

Genesis 1:2; Matthew 3:13-17; 19:14; 28:19-20; Mark 16:16; Luke 3:21-22; John 3:5; 10:10, 12:24; 19:33-35; Acts: 2:38; 2:42-47; Romans 6:4; Galatians 3:27-28

• Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

• St. Clare of Assisi• St. Faustina• St. Katharine Drexel• St. Ignatius of Loyola• Pope St. John XXIII• Pope St. John Paul II• St. Juan Diego• St. Gianna Beretta

Molla• St. Monica• St. Thérèse of Lisieux• St. Thomas More• St. Kateri Tekakwitha• St. Jean-Marie Vianney• John the Baptist• The Apostles• St. Irenaeus

• Easter Vigil Blessing of the Baptismal Water

• Baptism of Christ by John, Bl. Fra Angelico

• Art: Drawing pictures; preparing and presenting a commercial

Unit 4: The Sacrament of Confirmation

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Sacrament of Confirmation with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Sacrament of Confirmation in Salvation History

• Lesson 3: The Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation

• Lesson 4: The Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation

• Lesson 5: Living the Sacrament of Confirmation

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Abba, Anointing, Confirmation, Confirmand, Consecrated, Dignity of the Human Person, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Messiah, Pentecost, Seal, Structures of Sin

Exodus 1:8-14; 3:2; 19:6, Acts 1:8; 2:42-47; 8:14-17; Leviticus 8:6-13; Jeremiah 1:4-10; Isaiah 11:2; Acts 2:1-41; John 6:27; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 6:10-17; 1 Peter 2:9;

• The Apostles• St. Dominic Savio• Bl. Pier Giorgio

Frassati• St. Bernadette• St. Thérèse of Lisieux, • St. Gemma Galgani• St. Kateri Tekakwitha• St. Philomena• Bl. Jacinta and

Francisco Marto• St. Lucy• Pharaoh

• Prayer of the Bishop during Confirmation

• Descent of the Holy Ghost, Anonymous German artist

• Art: Drawing pictures,

• Language Arts: Writing paragraphs

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Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 5: The Eucharist

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Eucharist with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Eucharist in Salvation History

• Lesson 3: The Celebration of the Sacrament of the Eucharist

• Lesson 4: The Effects of the Eucharist• Lesson 5: Transubstantiation• Lesson 6: The Mass and Holy Days of

Obligation

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Agent, Communion, Eucharist, Holy Days of Obligation, Lamb of God, Last Supper, Liturgy, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Liturgy of the Word, Manna, Memorial, Mass, Matter, Paschal Mystery, Purpose, Qahal, , Substance, Todah, Transubstantiation

Genesis 14:18-20; Exodus 12:3-20; 16:4; 35; Luke 22:14-20; John 6:22-71; 13:13-15; 20:24-29; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

• The Apostles• Melchizedek• Adam and Eve• St. Thomas

• Fifth Mystery of the Scriptural Rosary: Luminous Mysteries

• Prayers of the Mass

• The Last Supper, Jacapo Bassano

• Critical Thinking: Venn Diagram

• Philosophy: Students learn the meaning of Substance, Matter, Accidental Form, Substantial Form, Agent, Purpose, and the Four Causes

Unit 6: Penance and Reconciliation

• Lesson 1: The Sacraments of Healing• Lesson 2: Exploring the Sacrament

of Penance and Reconciliation with Sacred Art

• Lesson 3: How and Why Jesus Gave Us the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

• Lesson 4: The Story of Confession — Matter, Form, and Minister

• Lesson 5: What Happens When We Go to Confession?

• Lesson 6: Encountering God’s Mercy in Confession

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Blasphemy, Contrition, In the Person of Christ the Head, Mortal Sin, Penance, Reconciliation, Sacraments of Healing, Stole, Venial Sin

Isaiah 52:8, John 20:22-23, Luke 5:17-26; 15, 1 Corinthians 13:12

• Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

• St. Clare of Assisi• St. Faustina• St. Katharine Drexel• St. Ignatius of Loyola• Pope St. John XXIII• Pope St. John Paul II• St. Juan Diego• St. Gianna Beretta

Molla• St. Monica• St. Thérèse of Lisieux• St. Thomas More• St. Kateri Tekakwitha• St. Jean Vianney• David• St. Peter

• Act of Contrition• Act of Love• Confession• Holy Mass

• The Palsied Man Let Down through the Roof, James Tissot

• The Return of the Prodigal Son, Rembrandt

• King David in Prayer, Pieter de Grebber

• Language Arts: Latin roots, writing a letter

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Grade 5 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 7: Anointing of the Sick

• Lesson 1: Exploring Anointing of the Sick with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Anointing of the Sick in Salvation History

• Lesson 3: The Institution and Celebration of Anointing of the Sick

• Lesson 4: The Effects and Symbols of Anointing of the Sick

• Lesson 5: The Redemption of Suffering

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Anointing of the Sick, Cardinal Virtues, Concupiscence, Corporal Works of Mercy, Redemption

Genesis 3; Isaiah 33:24; Matthew 4:17; 23-25; 25:31-40; Mark 2:17; 6: 7-13; Luke 9:23; John 6:54-58; 9:1-7; 11:25-26; Galatians 2:20; James 5:14-15

Adam and Eve • Prayer during Anointing of the Sick

• The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

• Lord’s Prayer

• Healing of the Blind Man, di Buoninsegna

• The Mond Crucifixion, Raphael

• The Crucifixion, Anthony van Dyck

• Theater: Acting out skits

• Art: Drawing and crafts

• Language Arts: Writing paragraphs

Unit 8: Holy Matrimony

• Lesson 1: Sacraments at the Service of Communion

• Lesson 2: Exploring Holy Matrimony with Sacred Art

• Lesson 3: The Sacrament of Matrimony in Salvation History

• Lesson 4: The Celebration and Symbolism of Holy Matrimony

• Lesson 5: The Goods of Marriage• Lesson 6: Marital Love and the Divine

Love of God

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Complementarity, Consent, Four components of God’s love, Icon of the Trinity, Love, Marriage, Sin, Theological Virtues, Theology of the Body, Vocation

Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18-25; Matthew 19:3-8; Luke 10:30-37; John 2:1-12; 13:1-15; 15:9-13; 1 Corinthians 13:2-13; Galatians 3:22-23; Ephesians 5:1-21; 1 John 4:7-12; Revelation 19:6-9

• St. Monica• St. Giana Molla• St. Thomas More• Pope St. John Paul II• St. Ignatius of Loyola• St. Jean Vianney• Pope St. John XXIII• Adam and Eve

• Nuptial Blessing and all prayers in the Rite of Marriage

• Foot Washing sculpture

• The Wedding Feast at Cana, Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

• Art: Drawing pictures

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Grade 5 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 9: Holy Orders

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Sacrament of Holy Orders with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: What Is the Sacrament of Holy Orders? How and Why Did Jesus Give It to Us?

• Lesson 3: The Story of Holy Orders: Matter, Form, Minister, Symbols

• Lesson 4: What Happens When a Man Is Ordained? Why Can Only Men Receive This Sacrament?

• Lesson 5: What Is the Priesthood of the Faithful?

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Apostolic Succession, Ministerial priesthood, Ordained, Presbyter, Priesthood of the Faithful, Prophet, Right

Luke 22:19; John 20:21-23; Acts 6:5-6; 13:3; 1 Timothy 3:1; 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6; Titus 1:5

• The Apostles• Sts. Peter, Paul,

Timothy, Alexander• St. Ambrose of Milan• St. Anselm of

Canterbury• St. Augustine• St. Thomas Becket• Pope Benedict XVI• St. Francis de Sales• Francis Cardinal

George• St. Gregory the Great• St. Gregory of

Nazianzus• St. John Chrysostom• Pope St. John XXIII• Pope St. John Paul I• St. Leo the Great• St. Nicholas• St. Patrick• Pope Pius I• Venerable Archbishop

Fulton Sheen• The Virgin Mary

• Rite of Ordination• Litany of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

• The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Jacopo Bassano

• Coronation of the Virgin, Diego Velasquez

• Theater: Acting out skits

Grade 6 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 1: What Is Sacred Scripture?

• Lesson 1: Exploring Sacred Scripture with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Sacred Scripture: The written revelation of God

• Lesson 3: The Purposes of Scripture

• Lesson 4: The Use of Scripture at Holy Mass

• Lesson 5: Praying withScripture: Lectio Divina

• Lesson 6: How to Use the Bible

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Alleluia, Bibliai, Deposit of Faith, Duality, Homily, Lectio Divina, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Liturgy of the Word, Magisterium, Profession of Faith, Revelation, Sacred Scripture/The Bible, Sacred Tradition, Salvation, Theology, Universal Prayer or Prayer of the Faithful, Word of God

Psalm 33:4; 46:11; 119:105; Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 1:26-38; 4:16-21; 11:28; John 1:1, 14; 21:25; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17

• The Virgin Mary • Lectio Divina • The Annunciation, Luis Juarez

• Last Supper, Andrey Mironov

• Mond Crucifixion, Raphael

• Critical Thinking: Create a Venn diagram

• Language Arts: Write paragraphs; read excerpt from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Unit 2: How Is the Bible Different from Other Books?

• Lesson 1: Exploring Biblical Interpretation with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Inspiration of Scripture and the Writing Styles of the Bible

• Lesson 3: How to Interpret Scripture: The Senses of Scripture

• Lesson 4: The Old and New Testaments

• Lesson 5: Salvation History Is a Love Story between God and His People, Told through the Covenants

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Apocalyptic, Canon, Covenant, Epistle/Letter, Foreshadow, Genealogy, Inspiration, Law, Mediator, Narrative, New Testament, Old Testament, Parable, Poetry, Progression, Promise, Prophecy, Ruah, Salvation History, Senses of Scripture, Sign, Three Criteria for Interpreting Scripture, Typology, Wisdom/Proverbs

Genesis 2:7; 3:1-7; 9:8-11; 22-24; Exodus 16:1-15; Numbers 21:4-9; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 105:7-10; Jonah 2:1; Matthew 5:17-18; 12:38-40; Luke 1:30-33; 23:33-35; John 6:48-51; Romans 12:6,;1 Corinthians 13:4-7; 13:4-8, 13; 15:20-22; 1 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Peter 1:16-21

• Jonah• Noah

• Jonah and the Whale, Justus Jonas

• Language Arts: Various writing styles in Scripture

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Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 3: The Early World of Genesis

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Early World of Genesis with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Story of Creation• Lesson 3: Adam and Eve• Lesson 4: Cain and Abel• Lesson 5: Noah and the Great

Flood

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Concupiscence, Creation, Dominion, Ex nihilo, Immutable, Infinite, King, Leisure, Nahash, Navi, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Original Justice, Original Sin, Priest, Prophet, Protoevangelium, Shamar, Sin, Son/Daughter of God, Spouse, The Church, The Great Flood, Transcendent

Genesis 1:1-3:24; 4:1-22; 5:3; 6:5-22; 7:1-24; 8:1-22; 9:1-17; Numbers 3:5-8; Psalm 8:4-6; Luke 21:3-4; Acts 22:16; Romans 7:15; 1 Peter 3:19-21; 1 John 4:7, 20-21

• Adam and Eve• Cain and Abel• Noah

• Psalm 8 • Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat, Ivan Aviazovsky

• Adam Comes to Eden, Luis Juarez

• The Body of Abel Found by Adam and Eve, William Blake

• Art: Draw pictures to illustrate concepts

• Language Arts: Write short essays

Unit 4: The Chosen People

• Lesson 1: Exploring God’s Covenant with the Chosen People with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: God’s Chosen People• Lesson 3: God Calls Abraham• Lesson 4: Isaac• Lesson 5: Jacob• Lesson 6: Joseph

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Abraham, Blessing, Chosen People, Gratuitous love, Heir, Hospitality, Isaac, Israel, Jacob, Kingship, Moral Evil, Nation, Nephilim, Pentecost, Shem/Shemite, Tower of Babel, Type

Genesis 6:1-5; 10; 11:1-9; 12:1-7; 15:18; 17:2, 6; 18:14-15; 22:1-18; 24:1-32, 49-67; 25:23-34; 27:5-10, 15-17, 27-29; 28:12-14; 29:25-27; 30:22, 29-32, 43; 32:25-39; 37:5-11, 28-36; 39:1-6; 40:9-19; 41:17-32; 45:3-5; 45:7; Exodus 4:22-23; 20:2-5; Psalm 49:15; Matthew 5:10; Luke 1:30-38; John 3:16; Acts 2:1-13; Hebrews 11:17-19

• Abraham• Sarah• Mary• Isaac• Rebekah• Jacob• Esau• Rachel• Leah• Israel• Joseph

• Prayers of petition

• The Hospitality of Abraham Icon, Unknown Artist

• The Sacrifice of Isaac, Caravaggio

• Abraham and Isaac, Caravaggio

• Art: Meaning and making of icons

• Language Arts: Write paragraphs

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Grade 6 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 5: Exodus

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Exodus with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Exodus is the Central Saving Event of the Old Testament

• Lesson 3: Moses and God’s Call• Lesson 4: The Passover• Lesson 5: God Continues to

Save Us from Sin—the Parting of the Red Sea and the Ten Commandments

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Angel of Death, Beatitude, Burning Bush, Eucharist, Exodus, Israelites, Lamb of God, Last Supper, Liberator, Memorial Feast, Moses, Paschal Lamb, Passover, Plagues, Redeemer, Sacrifice, Signs and Wonders, Slavery, Temptation, Ten Commandments, Theophany

Exodus 1:5-8, 11-2:10, 22; 2:23, 24; 3:1-15; 4:1-17; 7:1-6; 12:1-14; 13:21; 14:1-31; 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Matthew 2:13-23; 5:2-12, 17; 6:9-13, 22:37-40; 26:41; Mark 8:31-33; 16:17-18; Luke 5:23-25; 22:14-20; John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-19

• Moses • Aaron• Jacob• St. Peter Claver• Joseph

• Our Father• Prayers of

petition

• The Crossing of the Red Sea, Unknown Artist

• Moses Smashing the Tablets of the Law, Rembrandt

• The Sacrificial Lamb, Josefa de Ayala

• History: Slavery in the United States

• Critical Thinking: Venn diagram

Unit 6: The Royal Kingdom, Exile, and the Prophets

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Royal Kingdom and the Prophets in Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Saul

• Lesson 3: The Davidic Covenant• Lesson 4: The Prophets of the

Old Testament

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Call Narrative, Characteristics of the Davidic Covenant, Christ, Davidic Covenant, Ish Elohim, Judge (shofet), Messiah, Prophetes, Ro eh, Scepter

Exodus 4:11-12; Joshua 5:2-9; 6:1-27; 11:23; 21:24-25; 1 Samuel 8:4-9, 19-20; 13:2-14; 15:2-31; 17:38-51; 2 Samuel 7:11-16; Psalm 29:10; Matthew 16:15-16; 17:20; Luke 1:26-33; 24:13-27; 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16

• Joshua • Samuel• Saul• Othniel• Ehud• Deborah• Gideon• Japhthah• Samson• David• The Virgin Mary

• Dramatization of Passover

• Tu Rex Gloriae Christe, William Earley

• Great Deesis with Prophets, Unknown Artist

• Language Arts: Write paragraphs

• Art: Design flags

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Grade 6 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 7: Jesus and the New Testament

• Lesson 1: Exploring Jesus as Priest, Prophet, and King with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The New Testament Provides an Account of God’s Saving Actions

• Lesson 3: Jesus the Messiah• Lesson 4: Jesus Fulfills the Old

Testament Role of Priest • Lesson 5: Jesus Fulfills the Old

Testament Role of Prophet• Lesson 6: Jesus Fulfills the Old

Testament Role of King• Lesson 7: The Paschal Mystery• Lesson 8: Jesus Makes a New

Covenant with Us

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Baptism, Corporal Works of Mercy, Divine Nature, Forgive, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Good Shepherd, Holy Orders, Human Nature, In Persona Christi Capitas, Incarnation, King, Melchizedek, Mercy, Mysterion, Mystery of Faith, New Covenant, Old Covenant, Paschal, Paschal Mystery, Priest, Prophet, Sacrament, Sermon on the Mount, Spiritual Works of Mercy, Suffering Servant

Genesis 14:18-20; Deuteronomy 18:15; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Isaiah 9:5-6; 53:1-12; 61:1; Matthew 5:17-48; 6:9-13; 7:12; 16:15-17; 18:21-35; 25:31-46; 28; Mark 16; Luke 4:16-21; 15:1-7; 19:1-10; 22:19-20; 23:33, 39-43; 24; John 1:1-5; 2:19-22; 3:5-6, 16-17; 11:25; 17:1-5, 15; 18:33b-37; 20-21; Romans 6:23; Hebrews 5:1-4; 9:11-15; 1 John 4:8-10

• Samuel • David• Zacchaeus• Simon Peter• Melchizedek• Adam• The Good Thief• Mary Magdalene• Mary, mother of James• Salome• Joanna• John• Thomas• The Apostles

• Our Father• Prayer to

Forgive Someone Who Has Hurt Your Feelings

• Memorial Acclamation

• Christ, the Great Hierophant, Fr. Nicholas

• Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet, Ford Madox Brown

• Christ and the Good Thief, Titian

• Language Arts: Write paragraphs

• Art: Design posters

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Grade 6 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 8: God with Us

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Church with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Church Is a Visible Sign of God’s Presence

• Lesson 3: The Four Marks of the Church

• Lesson 4: The Precepts of the Church

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Abstinence, Apostle, Apostolic Succession, Authority, Bishop, Catholic, Church, Disciple, Ecclesia, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Fasting, Heretic, Holy Days of Obligation, Holy/Holiness, Infallibility, Kyriake, Pope, Precepts of the Church, Priest, Schism, Unity

Genesis 11:1-9; 12:1-2; Exodus 19:5; Leviticus 20:26; Psalm 19:9; Matthew 16:18; 28:18-20; Luke 10:16; John 10:16; 17:20-21; Acts 1:8, 20-26; 2:1-14; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; Ephesians 2:19-20; 4:1-6; 1 Timothy 4:14; 5:22; 2 Timothy 2:2; Titus 1:5; Revelation 21:14

• Abraham• Moses• The Virgin Mary• Peter• The Apostles• Sts. Jeanne D’Arc, Clare

of Assisi, Francis of Assisi, Augustine, Teresa of Ávila

• Bl. Chiara Luce Badano• St. Teresa of Calcutta• Pope St. John XXIII• St. John Chrysostom• St. Juan Diego• St. Katharine Drexel• St. Dominic• St. Josemaría Escrivá• St. Faustina• Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati• Bl. Miguel Pro Juárez• St. Maximilian Kolbe• St. Thérèse of Lisieux• St. Ignatius of Loyola• St. Gianna Beretta Molla• St. Monica• St. Thomas More• St. Paul• St. Patrick• Pope St. John Paul II• St. Peter• St. Catherine of Siena• St. Stephen• St. Kateri Tekakwitha• St. Jean-Marie Vianney

• Lectio Divina with Acts 2:1-14, 38-41

• Private prayer• Visit a chapel

or church

• Coronation of Mary, Dome of the Basilica of Santa Maria

• The Disputation of the Sacrament, Raphael

• Our Lady of Guadalupe

• Our Lady of Czestochowa

• Virgin of the Lilies

• Our Lady of Deliverance, Empress of China

• Delivery of the Keys, Perugino

• Theater: Perform skits

• Language Arts: Write paragraphs

• Art: Make a collage and a poster

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Grade 6 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 9: Your Kingdom Come

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Kingdom of Heaven with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: God and Time• Lesson 3: The End of Time: The

Last Things• Lesson 4: The New Heavens and

The New Earth

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Advent, Christmas, Communion of the Saints, Easter, Eulogy, General (or Last) Judgment, Heaven, Hell, Holy Week (Triduum), Lent, Liturgical Calendar, New Heavens and New Earth, Ordinary Time, Particular Judgment, Purgatory, Sanctoral Cycle

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Isaiah 25:6, Jeremiah 29:11; Matthew 13:24-33, 44-50; 22:8-9; 25:1-13; 25:45-46; Mark 4:26-29; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 5:45, 49, 51-52, 54-55; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Revelation 21:3-4

• Adam• Judas Maccabeas

• Our Father • Parable of the Wedding Feast, Andrei Mironov

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Grade 7 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular

Connections

Unit 1: Personal Growth

• Lesson 1: Exploring Personal Growth with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: The Human Person, Made in the Image and Likeness of God

• Lesson 3: Human Growth and the Purpose of Existence

• Lesson 4: Physical and Sexual Growth

• Lesson 5: Emotional and Intellectual Growth

• Lesson 6: Social Growth• Lesson 7: Spiritual Growth• Lesson 8: Growth in the Virtues

and in the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit

• Lesson 9: Challenges to Growth

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Actual Grace, Adoration, Beatitude, Chastity, Communion, Complementarity, Concupiscence, Conscience, Contrition, Counsel, Dignity, Emotions, Faith, Fear of the Lord, Fortitude, Free Will, Holiness, Hope, Intercession, Justice, Knowledge, Love, Meditative Prayer, Piety, Prayer, Prudence, Reason (Intellect), Sanctifying Grace, Self-Gift, Self-Knowledge, Self-Possession, Strength, Temperance, Thanksgiving, Understanding, Virtue, Wisdom

Genesis 1; 2:22-23; 1 Samuel 16:7; Psalm 84:3; 103:2; Ecclesiastes 12:1; Isaiah 11:2-3; Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 1:38; 2:51-52; 15:11-32; John 3:16; Romans 7:15-25; 1 Corinthians 6:15, 19-20; 13:4-7; Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 John 3:1; 3:16

• The Virgin Mary

• Bl. Chiara Luce Badano

• Pier Giorgio Frassati

• Bl. Miguel Pro Juárez

• St. Jeanne D’Arc

• St. Bernadette

• St. Catherine of Siena

• St. Maria Goretti

• St. Faustina• St. Thérèse

of Lisieux• St. Joseph• St. Jean-

Marie Vianney

• Litany of Loreto• Litany of St. Joseph• Prayer in Praise of

God by St. Francis of Assisi

• Prayers of Thanksgiving from Scriptures

• Acts of Contrition• Prayer of Intercession

from Psalm 91

• Annunciation, Leonardo da Vinci

• Language Arts/Theater: Prepare and act out skits

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Grade 7 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular

Connections

Unit 2: Jesus and the Gospel Message

• Lesson 1: Exploring Jesus and the Gospel with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Divine Revelation• Lesson 3: The Inspiration and

Authorship of Scripture• Lesson 4: The Old Testament

and the New Testament• Lesson 5: The Stages of

Gospel Formation and the Literary Aspects of the Gospels

• Lesson 6: World of the New Testament

• Lesson 7: The Incarnation• Lesson 8: Jesus’ Life, Passion,

Death, and Resurrection• Lesson 9: The Gospel of

Matthew • Lesson 10: The Gospel Mark • Lesson 11: The Gospel of Luke• Lesson 12: The Gospel of John

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Annunciation, Apostle, Apostolic Succession, Canon of Scripture, Covenant, Divine Revelation, Evangelist, Exorcism, Gentiles, Gospel, Hanukkah, Hasmonean Dynasty, Incarnation, Inerrant, Inspiration, Kingdom of God, Literary Genres of the Bible, Magisterium, Messiah, Miracle, Mystery, Paschal Mystery, Pentateuch, Pharisee, Roman Peace, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, Sadducee, Salvation History, Synoptic, The Senses of Scripture, Typology, Visitation, Vocation, Word of God

Genesis 3:15; 12:1-5; 22:1-14; 2 Samuel 5:1-2; 7:11-16; Psalm 139; Matthew 6:5-13; 9:9-13; 10:1-9; 13:1-9, 18-33, 44-50; 14:22-23; 16:13-20; 17:1-8; 19:28; 21:9; 22:34-40; 28:16-20, Mark 1:9-11; 1:14-28, 40-45; 2:1-12; 4:1-9, 11-12, 21-25, 30-41; 5:1-13, 21-43; 6:34-51; 12:1-9, 28-31; 13:28-31; 16:15-16, Luke 1:1-4, 26-38, 46-47; 2:1-35, 41-52; 3:21-22; 4:24-30; 5:27-28; 6:9-11; 10:29-37; 11:1-4; 12:10-12; 15:1-7; 19:45-48; 23:44-49; 24:13-43, 50-51; John 1:1-18; 2:1-11; 4:13-15, 46-54; 5:1-47; 6:1-21, 35; 8:1-11; 9:1-41; 10:10; 11:1-54; 12:24; 19; 20:11-18, 30-31; 21:1-25, Philippians 2:5-11; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 11:1; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 1 John 4:8-11; 1 Corinthians 15:14-17

• Abraham • The Virgin

Mary• Maccabees• St. Matthew• Pilate• St. Joseph of

Arimathea• St. John• St. Mary

Magdalene• Simon Peter• St. John• St. Thomas• The Apostles• Moses• Abraham• David• St. Mark• St. Elizabeth• St.

Nicodemus• The

Samaritan Woman at the Well

• St. Martha

• Psalm 139• Lectio Divina with

Matthew 14:22-23• Scriptural Rosary:

Luminous Mysteries• Scriptural Rosary for

justice and peace• Our Father• Hail Mary• Lectio Divina with Luke

1:26-38• Memorare• Hail Holy Queen• Come, O Creator Spirit

Blessed• Scriptural Divine Mercy

Chaplet• Prayer to the Holy

Spirit by St. Augustine• Lectio Divina with John

8:1-11• Glory Be

• Christ the Redeemer statue

• The Evangelist Matthew Inspired by an Angel, Rembrandt

• Icon of the Transfiguration, Anonymous

• Christ on the Cross, Leon Bonnat

• The Calling of St. Matthew, Caravaggio

• St. Luke Displaying a Painting of the Virgin, Guercino

• The Annunciation, Giorgio Vasari

• The Visitation, Giotto• The Adoration of the

Shepherds, Gerard van Honthorst

• The Annunciation, Bartolome Esteban Murillo

• The Baptism of Christ, Guido Reni

• The Good Samaritan, Bassano

• The Good Samaritan, David Teniers

• St. John the Evangelist, Domenichino

• St. John the Evangelist, Domenico Ghirlandaio

• Nativity, Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre

• Language Arts: Activities on various writing styles; write paragraphs

• History/Social Studies: Examine culture and politics of Israel, from Maccabean Revolt to the Asenscion of Christ

• Geography: Study geography of Middle East

• Theater: Prepare and perform skits

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Grade 7 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular

Connections

Unit 3: The Sacraments

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Sacraments with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: What Is a Sacrament?

• Lesson 3: Baptism: History and Celebration

• Lesson 4: Baptism: Effects and Living the Sacrament

• Lesson 5: Confirmation: History and Celebration

• Lesson 6: Confirmation: Effects and Living the Sacrament

• Lesson 7: Eucharist: History and Celebration

• Lesson 8: Eucharist: Effects and Living the Sacrament

• Lesson 9: Penance and Reconciliation: History and Celebration

• Lesson 10: Penance and Reconciliation: Effects and Living the Sacrament

• Lesson 11: Anointing of the Sick: History and Celebration

• Lesson 12: Anointing of the Sick: Effects and Living the Sacrament

• Lesson 13: Holy Matrimony: History and Celebration

• Lesson 14: Holy Matrimony: Effects and Living the Sacrament

• Lesson 15: Holy Orders: History and Celebration

• Lesson 16: Holy Orders: Effects and Living the Sacrament

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Anointing, Baptism of Desire, Body of Christ, Catechumen, Commemorate, Conversion, Divine Physician, Efficacious, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Grace, In Persona Christi Capitis, Indelible Mark, Indissoluble, Inheritance, Lamb of God, Ministerial Priesthood, Mortal sin, Original Sin, Passover, Primordial, Redemptive, Sacrament, Venial sin, Witness, Venial sin

Genesis 2:22-24; Exodus 12:6-8; 14:29; Isaiah 1:18; 33:24; Matthew 4:18- 20; 5:48; 19:8; Mark 2:17; 6:12-13; Luke 15:7, 20; 22:19-20; John 1:14; 3:5; 6:53; 15:5; 19:34; 20:21-23; Acts 1:8; 2:2-3, 38; Romans 10:15; 12:2; 1 Corinthians 13:13; 2 Corinthians 5:17-1; Ephesians 6:16-17; Revelation 19:7-9

• St. Thomas Aquinas

• St. Dominic Savio

• St. Bernadette

• St. Thérèse of Lisieux

• St. Gemma Galgani

• St. Kateri Tekakwitha

• St. Philomena• St. Lucy• Bl. Jacinta

and Francesco Marto

• Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

• The Virgin Mary

• John the Baptist

• The Apostles

• Soul of Christ• Act of Love

• Chartes Cathedral• Mond Crucifixion,

Raphael• Pentecostés, Fray

Juan Bautista Maino • Adoration of the Lamb,

Michiel Coxie• The Return of

the Prodigal Son, Rembrandt

• The Creation of Eve icon

• The Wedding Feast at Cana, Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

• The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Jacopo Bassano

• Art: Draw pictures to illustrate concepts; make a video story board

• Philosophy (Ethics): Examine Aristotle’s three types of friendship

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Grade 7 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular

Connections

Unit 4: Prayer

• Lesson 1: Exploring Prayer with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Prayer• Lesson 3: Prayer in Salvation

History• Lesson 4: The Lord’s Prayer• Lesson 5: Praying to the

Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, in Communion with Mary, the Mother of God

• Lesson 6: Ways of Praying: the Liturgy

• Lesson 7: Ways of Praying: Devotional Prayer

• Lesson 8: Ways of Praying: Praying with Scripture

• Lesson 9: Witnesses of Prayer: Mary and the Saints

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Adoration, Filial, Lectio Divina, Liturgy of the Hours, Mediatrix of Grace, Meditation, Novena, Pilgrimage, Prayer, Psalm, Relic, Rosary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Stations of the Cross, Types of Prayer, Veneration, Visitation

Genesis 3:15; 1 Samuel 3:4-10, 19-21; Psalms 20; 23:1-4; 37; 90; 95:7; 145:18; 100; 130; 149; Jeremiah 33:3; Matthew 6:5-7, 9-13; 7:7-11; 14:23; Mark 1:35; 2:1-12; 11:24-25; Luke 1:38-56; 5:4-11, 15-16; 6:12; 11:10; John 2:1-5; 19:25-27, Acts 19:11-12; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5-17; 1 Timothy 2:1-3; Hebrews 4:12; 11:16; 12:1-2

• St. Thérèse of Lisieux

• St. Peter• Samuel• St. Gregory

of Nazianus• Abraham• Moses• David• The Prophets• St. John

Chrysostom• St. Thomas

Aquinas• St. Peter

Julian Eymard

• St. Jean-Marie Vianney

• St. Teresa of Ávila

• St. Augustine• St. Pio of

Pietrelcina• Pope St.

John Paul II• Our Lady of

Guadalupe• St. Louis de

Montfort• St. Catherine

Laboure• Jacob

• Sign of the Cross• Hail Mary• Glory Be• Our Father• Magnificat• The Rosary• Prayer over Scripture• Praying the Psalms• Apostles’ Creed• Fátima Prayer• Hail Holy Queen• Prayer after the

Rosary• Liturgy of the Hours• Novena• Eucharistic Adoration• Stations of the Cross• Veneration of Relics• Pilgrimage• Lectio Divina• Praying with Scripture,

a sacred image, a sacramental such as the Rosary, or a song

• Meditate on the Visitation

• Self-analysis on Mass participation

• Explore how to read Scripture and why we read it differently from the way we read other books

• Self-assessment and prayer life goals

• Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Raphael

• Art: Learn about glue distemper media, create a pamphlet

• Language Arts: Create an informational pamphlet

• History: Learn about Aztec culture and language

• Geography: Map locations in Spain and Mexico

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Grade 8 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 1: Personal Growth

• Lesson 1: Exploring Personal Growth with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Image and Likeness

• Lesson 3: Vocation of Love• Lesson 4: Society• Lesson 5: Relationships

Build the Kingdom• Lesson 6: The Family in

God’s Plan• Lesson 7: Friendships• Lesson 8: Social

Responsibility• Lesson 9: God Loves

Us and Calls Us to Be in Relationship with Him in the Church

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Fraternity, Trinity, Imago Dei, Human Dignity, Family, Domestic Church, Divine Fatherhood, Soul, Spousal Meaning of the Body, Original Solitude, Charity, Chastity, Eros, Agape, Conjugal (Married) Love, Society, Solidarity, Kingdom of God, Common Good, Friendship, Original Justice, Justice, Peace, Retaliation, Corporal Works of Mercy, Spiritual Works of Mercy, Resurrection of the Body

Genesis 1:27, 2:15, 18-24-3:18, 1 Kings 17:7-16, Proverbs 27:17, Sirach 7:27-28, Jeremiah 31:3, 20; Matthew 5:43-44; 6:9-13; 25:31-46; 28:19-20, Luke 3:11; 7:12-15, John 13:34-35; 14:15-18, Romans 5:8; 12:10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; 15:1-26, Ephesians 5:33, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 John 4:16

• Adam and Eve• Elijah• Sts. Francis and Clare

of Assisi• Bl. Pier Giorgio

Frassati• St. Paul • St. Timothy• St. Maria Goretti

• Lectio Divina with Luke 7:12-15

• Lord’s Prayer• Creed

• A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Georges Seurat

• Madonna of the Recommended, Lippo Memmi

• Art: Draw pictures to illustrate ideas

• Language Arts: Write a newspaper article

• Language Arts/Film: Analyze segments from Les Miserables

• Life science: Animal friendships within ecosystems

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Grade 8 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 2: Church History

• Lesson 1: The Nature and Mission of the Catholic Church

• Lesson 2: Jesus to AD 100 History

• Lesson 3: Jesus to AD 100: Witness of the Saints

• Lesson 4: AD 100 to 500 History

• Lesson 5: AD 100 to 500: Witness of the Saints

• Lesson 6: AD 500 to 1000 History

• Lesson 7: AD 500 to 1000: Witness of the Saints

• Lesson 8: AD 1000 to 1500 History

• Lesson 9: AD 1000 to 1500: Witness of the Saints

• Lesson 10: AD 1500 to 1800 History

• Lesson 11: AD 1500 to 1800: Witness of the Saints

• Lesson 12: AD 1800 to the Present History

• Lesson 13: AD 1800 to the Present: Witness of the Saints

• Lesson 14: “To the end of the Age”: The Future of the Church

• Lesson 15: The Universal Call to Holiness: Our Call to Be Saints

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Ecclesia, Qahal, Church, Church Militant, Church Suffering, Church Triumphant, Priest, Prophet, King, Liturgy, Doctrine, Hierarchy, Apostolic Fathers, Didache, Martyr, Pater Noster, Pax Romana, Consubstantial, Franks, Heresy, Persecution, Hypostatic Union, Theotokos, Uniformity, Charism, Septuagint, Vulgate, Holy Roman Empire, Monastery, Moors, Western Civilization, Evangelize, Alliance, Schism, Plague, Seclusion, Canon, Reformation, Enlightenment, Counter-Reformation, Ecumenical, Encyclical, Solidarity, Apparition, Genocide, Indefectible, Great Commission, Netherworld, Christian Anthropology, Prophet

Genesis 1:3; 48:4; Numbers 6:22-25; Deuteronomy 4:10; Psalms 113:7-8; Jeremiah 1:5; Isaiah 22:22; 40:31; John 1:5; 8:31-32; 14:6; 17:3; Matthew 5:1-12; 9:37-38; 10:28; 16:18-19; 24:9; 25:35-36; 28:18-20; Romans 12:14-16; 17-18; 1 Corinthians 13:3; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Galatians 4:8-9; Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; 1 Peter 5:13; 1 John 5:14; Revelation 22:13

• St. Peter • Adam• St. Lydia• St. Stephen• St. Paul• St. John the Apostle• Jacob• Bl. Miguel Pro Juárez• St. Cyprian• St. Monica• St. Augustine• St. Jerome• St. Benedict• St. Patrick• Pope St. Gregory the

Great• St. Augustine of

Canterbury• St. Boniface• St. Francis of Assisi• St. Dominic• St. Catherine of Siena• St. Thomas Aquinas• St. Teresa of Ávila• St. Thomas More• St. Peter Claver• St. Ignatius of Loyola• Bl. Solomon Leclercq• Our Lady of Fatima• Pope St. John Paul II• Pope St. John XXIII• St. Maximilian Kolbe• Servant of God

Dorothy Day• St. José Sánchez

• Our Father• Jesus Prayer• Prayer from Mass for

Persecuted Christians• Prayer of St. Jerome for

Christ’s Mercy• Liturgy of the Hours• Prayer from the Mass for

the Unity of Christians• Prayer over Scripture

(Ephesians 4:4-6)• Prayer of St. Teresa of

Ávila• Blessing of Missionaries

Sent to Proclaim the Gospel

• Lectio Divina with John 16:20-33

• Reflect on school charism• Analyze Aquinas’s five

proofs for the existence of God

• Analyze Church documents, including Rerum Novarum, Gadium et Spes, Deus Caritas Est, Evangelium Vitae, Laudato Si, and Evangelii Nuntiandi

• Develop personal plan to pursue our kingly mission to order every aspect of our lives toward God

• Reflect on why one’s answer to the question of whether Jesus is God affects every single aspect of one’s life

• Latin Word Square (artifact)

• Cycle of the Life of St. Francis fresco

• Geography: Mapping the Early Church

• History: Ancient history; medieval history; modern history; U.S. history; world history

• Government: Compare democratic and authoritarian governments; evaluate freedom protected by the First Amendment

• Social studies: Write a letter to the editor or a letter to a representative; connect history to current events

• Architecture: Monastery form and function; Gothic cathedrals as reflections of medieval culture

• Language Arts: Write movie script about saint’s life

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Grade 8 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 3: Morality

• Lesson 1: Exploring Morality with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: What is Morality?

• Lesson 3: Freedom and Choice: The Human Person

• Lesson 4: Conscience and our Obligation to Form it

• Lesson 5: The Ten Commandments

• Lesson 6: Jesus is the Model of Holiness

• Lesson 7: Jesus’ Teaching on the Ten Commandments

• Lesson 8: Jesus Teaches Us to Love

• Lesson 9: Jesus Gives Us the Beatitudes

• Lesson 10: Elements of a Good Moral Decision

• Lesson 11: The Process of Making a Good Moral Choice

• Lesson 12: Temptation and the Reality of Sin

• Lesson 13: Structures of Sin and Social Sin

• Lesson 14: Justification, God’s Mercy, and Grace

• Lesson 15: Support for Moral Living: Personal Prayer and Openness to the Holy Spirit

• Lesson 16: Support for Moral Living: Community, the Sacraments, and the Saints

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Conscience, Morality, Free Will, Human Action, Responsibility, Voluntary, Freedom, Choice, Human Person, Christian Anthropology, Hierarchy, Formation, Obligation, Law, Type, Decalogue, Commandment, Revelation, Perfection, Holiness, Abolish, Fulfill, Divine Legislator, Corporal, Spiritual, Works of Mercy, Agape, Eros, Storge, Philia, Virtue, Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, Justice, Beatitude, Happiness, Sermon on the Mount, Grace, Blessing, Moral Object, Ontological, Intention, Circumstances, Good, Evil, Sin, Means, End, Relativism, Consequentialism, Artifact, Concupiscence, Intellect, Will, Fallen Nature, Temptation, Mortal Sin, Venial Sin, Personal Sin, Social Sin, Capital Sins, Justification, Mercy, Merit, Sanctify, Prayer, Covenant, Communion, Holy Spirit, Church, Ecclesia, Sacrament

Genesis 1:1-3; 3:6; Exodus 19:4-6; 20:2-17; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 5:1-5; 6:3; 6:5; Joshua 24:15; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 16:3; 51:3-4; 107:28-30; Daniel 7:13-14; Wisdom 8:7; Sirach 15:17; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 5:11-17; 5:48; 6:22-2; 7:1-3; 7:12; 19:16-21; 22:37-40; John 1:14; 1:17; 3:16; 4:14; 8:12; 8:31-32; 8:43-45; 14:6; 16:33; Romans 2:15; 6:8; 12:2; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 13:12-13, Galatians 5:1; 4:25; 5:13; Ephesians 4:25; Hebrews 4:15; 2 Peter 3:11; 1 John 1:8

• St. Bonaventure• Pope St. John Paul II• St. Thomas Aquinas• Moses• The Rich Young Man

(Parable)• St. Josemaría Escrivá• St. Francis de Sales• St. Augustine• St. Jean-Marie

Vianney• Adam and Eve• St. Paul• St. Thérèse of Lisieux• St. George

• Nicene Creed• Our Father• Prayer for the

Intercession of St. Thérèse of Liseux

• Analyze Chuch documents, including Gaudium et Spes, Veritatis Splendor

• Examination of conscience

• Reflect on why the Eternal Law is God Himself

• Study and practice the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

• Study and cultivate cardinal and theological virtues

• Apply the wisdom of saints to the paradoxical promises of the Beatitudes

• Receive Sacrament of Confession

• Cultivating openness to the Holy Spirit

• Distinguish between true happiness and worldly happiness and between saints and celebrities

• Ancient of Days, William Blake

• Philosophy: Analyze Plato’s conception of the soul, E. F. Schumacher’s “Chain of Being,” and St. Thomas Aquinas’s four types of law

• Art: Design a logo concept

• Language arts: Explore C. S. Lewis’s Four Loves; analyze morality of Star Wars characters

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Grade 8 Scope and SequenceSPIRIT of TRUTH

Lessons Catechism References

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Scripture Studied

Saints and Biblical Figures

Prayers and Formative Activities Art Reflection

Cross-Curricular Connections

Unit 4: The Citizen and Government

• Lesson 1: The Rights of Citizens and the Purpose of Government

• Lesson 2: Just War

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Citizenship, Golden Rule, Government, Just Hierarchy of Values, Just War Doctrine, Natural Law, Precepts of the Church, Right, Sacramental, Society

2 Chronicles 20:6; Psalms 9:7-8; Romans 13:1; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; Daniel 2:21

• St. Catherine of Alexandria

• St. Thomas Aquinas• St. Augustine• 26 Martyrs of Japan• St. Thomas More• Pope St. John Paul II• Bl. Miguel Pro

• Novena for Faithful Citizenship

• Prayer for Civic Leaders• Prayer for Peace of Pope

St. John XXIII

• General George Washington Resigning His Commission, John Trumbull

• Mary, Undoer of Knots, German artist

• English, Government: Write an essay response to a document-based question

Unit 5: God’s Plan for Love and Marriage

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Image of God with Sacred Art

• Lesson 2: Male and Female: The Imago Dei

• Lesson 3: Theology of the Body

• Lesson 4: Expressions of Love

• Lesson 5: The Sacrament of Marriage

• Lesson 6: Offenses against Chastity and Marital Love, Part 1

• Lesson 7: Offenses against Chastity and Marital Love, Part 2

• Lesson 8: Friendship and Protecting Against Lust

• Lesson 9: Resisting Temptation and Relying on God and His Grace

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Abortion, Adultery, Anthropology, Chastity, Contraception, Femininity, Friendship, Icon of the Trinity, Imago Dei, Lust, Masculinity, Mystery Person, Purposes of Marriage, Self-denial (ascesis), Self-Mastery, Sex, Sexuality, Shame, The Goods of Marriage, The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (Marriage), Theology of the Body, Trinity, Wonder

Genesis 1:26-27; 2:18-24; Psalm 8:4-9; Matthew 5:8, 27-28; 19:3-8, 9-12; Luke 1:26-45; 22:19; John 2:1-11; 15:11-13; Colossians 1:24-27; 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 3:16; Revelation 19:6-9

• Adam and Eve• The Virgin Mary

• Prayer for the Defense of Marriage

• A Rosary for Life: The Joyful Mysteries

• Prayer for Purity

• The Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

• Cape Cod Morning, Edward Hopper

• Studies for the Libyan Sibyl, Michelangelo Buonarroti

• The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

• The Annunciation, Botticelli

• Art: Draw pictures to illustrate concepts

• Language Arts: Write paragraphs