Grade 3

Religious Education Program Curriculum

Theme: Jesus continues his life and work through his Church.

Objective: To deepen the children’s understanding of the Church and to help the children experience the Church as a Christian community.

Profession of Faith: “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.”

Words to be taught:

AnnunciationAssumption

Bishop

Deacon

Disciple

Lay man

Lay woman

Parables

Pastor

 PopePriest

Religious Brother

Religious Sister

Samaritan

Savior

Stewardship

Trinity

Word of God

Liturgical Symbols and Gestures to be taught:

Presider’s Chair Sacred Vessels
Vestments Sacristy
  • Give Sacred Scripture a special place in the classroom.
  • Encourage a reverent and prayerful attitude in the place of worship.
  • Foster the children’s participation in the prayer and worship of the parish community.
Review Prayers taught in previous Grades:
Sign of the Cross Act of Contrition
Our Father Morning and Evening Prayers
Hail Mary Grace at Meals
Glory to the Father Spontaneous Prayer
Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament