St. Michael Catholic School - Livonia, Michigan
 

GRADE 5 RELIGION

TEXTBOOKS

Credo: I Believe, Faith & Life Series – Ignatius Press. ISBN #0-89870-908-7

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Students Will:

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

Follow Jesus’ ministry and the proclamation of the Kingdom.

Study the realm of angels.

Review God’s revelation through the Old Testament.

- Fall from Grace

- Chosen People

- Moses

- Prophets

Discuss the Paschal Mystery and the resurrection of the body

Identify the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ.

Identify the precepts of the Church.

Discuss the Communion of Saints.

Recognize people of other faiths.

THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

Students Will:

See God's presence in the world and our call to holiness.

Recognize Baptism as a Sacrament of Initiation.

Recognize the symbolic actions of Christ.

Celebrate the school liturgy weekly.

Understand Reconciliation as a Sacrament of healing.

Understand the Liturgical year.

- Feast Days

- Seasons of the Church

LIFE IN CHRIST

Students Will:

Review covenant relationships; Noah, Abraham.

Review Commandments and Beatitudes.

Look at man’s sinfulness in light of God’s mercy.

Discuss human rights and life issues.

Learn about God’s grace in our lives.

CHRISTIAN PRAYER

Students Will:

Compare different types of prayer.

Learn the Apostles Creed.

Know Precepts of the Church.

Practice Hail Holy Queen.