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:

Annunciation

Assumption

Bishop

Deacon

Disciple

Lay man

Lay woman

Parables

Pastor

 Pope

Priest

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