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| Unit Theme |
What Catholics Believe |
How Catholics Worship |
How Catholics Live |
How Catholics Pray |
Unit 1
The Mystery of the Incarnation
The Gospel accounts of Jesus' birth and early life give us clues to his true identity as the Son of God. These stories also help us understand the holiness to which we are called as God's children. |
1. The Birth of Our Savior
God loved us so much that he sent his Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins.
Scripture Story
The Birth of Jesus
Respond Story
Mary and the Women of the
Bible
Prayer Celebration
Halleluia! |
2. God with Us
The Sacrament of Baptism gives us a new identity as members of the Body of Christ.
Worship
Celebrating Baptism
Respond Story
Saint Josephine Bakhita
Prayer Celebration
Renewal of Baptismal
Promises |
3. Jesus! Son of God, Son of Man
The gift of conscience helps us realize our goal of striving to be Christlike—of living as Jesus did.
Scripture Story
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Respond Story
Blessed Bernard
Lichtenberg
Prayer Celebration
Loving Choices |
4. Jesus, One with God in Prayer
Prayer transforms us. It helps us to “put on” the mind, the will, and the heart of Jesus.
Scripture Story
The Temptation of Jesus
Respond Story
Josh’s Prayer
Prayer Celebration
In God’s Presence |
Unit 2
The Meaning of the Kingdom
Jesus taught us about our relationship with God and revealed the Kingdom of God. We are called to spread the Gospel by living the values of God's Kingdom. |
5. The Kingdom of God
The parables of Jesus teach us about God’s Kingdom and how to prepare for its coming.
Scripture Story
Parables of the Kingdom
Respond Story
The Turnaround Team
Prayer Celebration
Doing the Work of God’s
Kingdom |
6. Servants of the Kingdom
God calls every member of the Church to Christian service, according to his or her vocation.
Worship
A Marriage Blessing
Respond Story
Pope John Paul II
Prayer Celebration
Called to Serve |
7. Justice in the Kingdom of Earth
God gives us the grace to be signs of his Kingdom on earth by working for peace and justice.
Scripture Story
Loving Your Neighbor
Respond Story
Anne Frank
Prayer Celebration
Lord, Teach Us Love and
Mercy |
8. A Prayer for the Kingdom
Praying the Lord’s Prayer can help us reflect on God’s glory and recognize God’s Kingdom among us.
Scripture Story
The Sermon on the Mount
Respond Story
Saint Peter, the Rock
Prayer Celebration
In the Words That Jesus
Taught Us |
Unit 3
The Christian Life
Jesus made it clear to his followers that they were to model their lives after his. Our call to discipleship involves putting the Gospel first in our lives. |
9. Living in Christ’s Service
As disciples we are called to serve others with the humility and love of Jesus. In this way, we grow in virtue.
Scripture Story
Giving Alms
Respond Story
Saint Francis of Assisi
Prayer Celebration
In Giving We Receive |
10. Jesus, Our Eucharist
Throughout the universal Church, the Eucharist is the center of Christian life.
Worship
Eucharistic Prayer
Respond Story
Saint Paul
Prayer Celebration
A Prayer of Adoration |
11. Living in Christ’s Love
What makes the morality of true disciples come alive is our ability to imitate the love of Jesus Christ.
Scripture Story
The Conditions of Discipleship
Respond Story
Dorothy Day
Prayer Celebration
Becoming True Disciples of
Jesus |
12. A Prayer for Christ’s Healing
Through prayer, Christ’s healing presence works to transform us. Faith in God can result in miracles.
Scripture Story
The Raising of Lazarus
Respond Story
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
Prayer Celebration
Touched by Jesus’ Mercy
and Love |
Unit 4
The Paschal Mystery
Begun with the events celebrated in the Easter Triduum, our salvation in Christ was made complete by the coming of the Holy Spirit, which we celebrate with the Feast of Pentecost. |
13. Jesus’ Persecution
The Passion and death of Jesus reveal the extent of God’s great and unconditional love for us.
Scripture Story
Jesus Prepares for His
Sacrifice in Jerusalem
Respond Story
Saint Joan of Arc
Prayer Celebration
The Way of the Cross |
14. Jesus’ Passion
Participation in the Easter Triduum liturgies can lead to sincere contrition and spiritual renewal.
Worship
Remembering the Passion
of Our Lord
Respond Story
Saint John the Apostle
Prayer Celebration
Jesus: A Brother, a Friend |
15. The Resurrection and the Call to Discipleship
Christian morality is only possible in partnership with Christ and with other members of the Church.
Scripture Story
The Empty Tomb
Respond Story
Saint Paul Miki
Prayer Celebration
“I Am with You Always” |
16. Pentecost
The Holy Spirit empowers us in the same way the disciples were empowered on Pentecost.
Scripture Story
The Coming of the Spirit
Respond Story
Reflecting on the Holy Spirit
Prayer Celebration
Come, Holy Spirit! |
Unit 5
The Good News
The first Christians, filled with the Holy Spirit, spread the Gospel message throughout their world. The same Spirit calls us to be witnesses of the message of Christ in our world today. |
17. The Early Church: People of Pentecost
The Church continues the missionary work of Christ.
Scripture Story
A Letter from Paul to the Corinthians
Respond Story
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Prayer Celebration
The Commissioning of the Disciples |
18. The Church Today: Confirmed Believers
Confirmation increases and deepens baptismal grace, uniting us more closely with Christ and the Church.
Worship
Rite of Confirmation
Respond Story
Inspired to Serve
Prayer Celebration
Prayer to the Holy Spirit |
19. Spreading the Gospel
True Christian love is the basis of morality and begins in the family.
Scripture Story
The Way of Love
Respond Story
Sojourner Truth
Prayer Celebration
The Blessings of God’s Love |
20. A Prayer for the Guidance of the Holy Spirit
At the heart of all prayer resides the Holy Spirit, who sustains and inspires us.
Scripture Story
Vision of Heavenly Worship
Respond Story
Mother Catherine McAuley
Prayer Celebration
Our Prayers for Guidance |
