Grade Three – Religious Education Program Curriculum
Theme: Jesus continues his life and work through his Church.
Objective: To deepen the child’s understanding of the Church and to help the child experience the Church as 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 the life everlasting. Amen.”
Words to be taught:
Annunciation | Lay man, Lay woman | Religious Sister |
Assumption | Parables | Samaritan |
Bishop | Pastor | Savior |
Deacon | Pope | Stewardship |
Disciple | Priest | Trinity |
Religious Brother | 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 of previous Grades: | |
Sign of the Cross | Act of Contrition |
Our Father | Morning & Evening Prayers |
Hail Mary | Grace at Meals |
Glory to the Father | Spontaneous Prayer |
Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament |
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