St. Michael Catholic School - Livonia, Michigan
 

GRADE 7 RELIGION

TEXTBOOKS

The Life of Grace, Faith & Life Series – Ignatius Press. ISBN #0-89870-910-5

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Students Will:

Know God through creation.

Recognize the Blessed Trinity as one God, 3 “distinct” Persons.

Learn the saving mission of Jesus and His Priesthood.

Learn about God’s revelation through the major and minor prophets.

Discuss God’s plan of salvation.

Discuss the Paschal Mystery and the resurrection of the body.

Identify the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ.

Recognize people of other faiths.

THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

Students Will:

See God's presence in the world through the Sacramental life.

Recognize Sacraments of Initiation.

Recognize the symbolic actions of Christ and the founding of His Church.

Celebrate the school liturgy weekly.

Understand the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.

Study the Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders.

Learn about sacramentals.

Understand the Liturgical year.

- Feast Days

- Seasons of the Church

LIFE IN CHRIST

Students Will:

Focus on the Commandments.

Review the Beatitudes.

Look at the mercy of God.

Discuss the cardinal virtues.

Discuss human rights and the sacredness of all human life.

Learn about God’s grace in our lives.

Learn about Jesus as the example of true manhood.

Learn about Mary as the example of true womanhood.

Discuss human sexuality in light of Church teaching.

CHRISTIAN PRAYER

Students Will:

Compare different types of prayer.

Know the major and minor prophets.

Know the Twelve Apostles.

Practice the Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity.

Recognize Books of the Bible.