St. Michael Catholic School - Livonia, Michigan
 

GRADE 2 RELIGION

TEXTBOOKS

Jesus Our Life, Faith & Life Series – Ignatius Press. ISBN #0-89870-706-4

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Students Will:

Recognize God as our heavenly Father.

Identify the Blessed Trinity.

Learn about the story of creation, Adam & Eve, original sin.

Compare angels vs. humans created with a body and soul.

Discuss the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

Read parables and miracles of Jesus.

Discuss the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Identify the Church community.

THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

Baptism

Students Will:

Understand the Sacrament of Baptism.

Determine our role today as Baptized Christians.

Eucharist

Students Will:

Understand the celebration of the Eucharist.

Explain consecration.

Break down the parts of the Mass.

Celebrate First Holy Communion.

Celebrate Mass weekly with the whole school.

Reconciliation

Students Will:

Recognize God’s love and forgiveness.

Recognize the difference between sin and mistake.

Understand the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Explain penance and absolution.

Celebrate First Reconciliation.

Liturgical

Students Will:

Determine seasons and places.

LIFE IN CHRIST

Students Will:

Discover how we came to know God’s laws.

Determine ways to live the way Jesus would:

- Care for creation.

- Help others.

- Work in the Church community.

Learn about God’s grace in our lives.

Learn about Saints.

CHRISTIAN PRAYER

Students Will:

Compare different types of prayer.

Learn Act of Contrition.

Learn Form for Confession.

Review previously learned prayers