Religion 6th Grade

[Kayleen]

Enclosedplease find a recently-revised edition of our Religion Standards (Preschool - gth Grade) for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. These standards supersede the previous version of 2001 and now become the point of reference for content when teaching the Faith in our parish catechetical programs and Catholic schools.

Please know of my prayers for you as you serve in our parish catechetical programs and Catholic schools. I am confident that these standards will be a user-friendly tool for lesson planning and facilitating catechetical experiences of various sorts. With every best wish and prayer, I remain

These standards comprise the content for teaching the Catholic faith in parish catechetical programs and Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Catechists and teachers will find these standards to provide ready-made objectives for lesson plans that guide learning experiences in parish and school settings.

--Due attention has been paid to the process whereby the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops evaluates doctrinal conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). This helps ensure that our standards are accurate and thorough in a developmentally-appropriate way.

--While the standards can be taught in any order, they are arranged according to the four pillars of our Faith as seen in the CCC: Creed, Sacraments, Morality and Prayer. For context, the three phases of salvation history are noted; namely:

Estos estndares comprenden el contenido para ensear la fe catlica en programas de catequesis parroquial y escuelas catlicas en toda la Arquidicesis de Indianpolis. Los catequistas y maestros encontrarn estos estndares para proporcionar objetivos listos para los planes de lecciones que guan las experiencias de aprendizaje en entornos parroquiales y escolares.

- Se ha prestado la debida atencin al proceso mediante el cual la Conferencia de Obispos Catlicos de los Estados Unidos evala la conformidad doctrinal con el Catecismo de la Iglesia Catlica (CIC). Esto ayuda a garantizar que nuestros estndares sean precisos y completos de una manera apropiada para el desarrollo.

- Si bien los estndares se pueden ensear en cualquier orden, estn organizados de acuerdo con los cuatro pilares de nuestra Fe como se ve en el CIC: Credo, Sacramentos, Moralidad y Oracin. Para el contexto, se sealan las tres fases de la historia de la salvacin; a saber:

El Equipo de Revisin consta de ms de treinta educadores catlicos, incluidos maestros, catequistas, directores, lderes catequticos parroquiales y sacerdotes que ayudaron a nuestro comit directivo a redactar las revisiones de los estndares. Se agradece enormemente el trabajo del equipo.

Los educadores catlicos, como catequistas, son maestros y testigos. Estos estndares proporcionan el contenido central de nuestra fe catlica, que se complementar con la vida y el testimonio de todos los que sirven con gran dedicacin en nuestros programas de catequesis parroquial y escuelas catlicas. Utilice este recurso de manera fiel y fructfera, por la gracia y la misericordia de Dios, mientras se esfuerza por hacer discpulos de Jess, en cumplimiento de Su mandato y comisin dados a todos los cristianos (Mateo 28: 18-20).

Lecciones vocacionales: un plan de estudios en lnea sobre el sacerdocio, la vida religiosa, el matrimonio y el discernimiento para los grados K-12 en una variedad de entornos: aulas, educacin religiosa, pastoral juvenil y clases de Confirmacin. Le recomendamos especialmente que utilice este plan de estudios durante la primera semana de noviembre, que es la Semana Nacional de Concientizacin sobre las Vocaciones. Tambin sera apropiado en otras pocas del ao. -lessons

A Catholic education gives young students the intellectual and spiritual keys they need to explore the world of education. AOPS elementary students learn about the people who shape our lives, the discoveries that fueled our knowledge, and the love God shared to make this beautiful world possible.

In Grade 1 Religion, some core themes include; God the Father, Creation, Introductions to Mary as the Mother of Jesus, the Liturgical Year, Saints in relation to the time of year, Prayer, Sacramentals, and early learning Social Justice.

In Grade 2 Religion, some core themes include; the Blessed trinity, Topics Related to the Mass, Sacraments of Initiation/Healing/Service of Communion, Devotion to Mary, Liturgical Year, Saints as it relates to the time of year, Prayer, Sacramentals, and Social Justice topics.

In Grade 3 Religion, some core themes include; A deeper look into individual Sacraments, Christian Community, Prayers to Our Lady, Liturgical Year, Saints as it relates to the time of year, Prayer, Sacramentals, and Social Justice.

In Grade 4 Religion, some core themes include; God the Father, Grace, Commandments, Sin, Beatitudes: Works of Mercy, Conscience, Virtue, Mary: Examples of Faith and Holiness, Liturgical Year, Saints as it relates to the time of year, Prayer, Sacramentals, and Social Justice.

In Grade 6 Religion, some core themes include; the Bible: Old Testament, Dogmas believed about Mary, Biblical Places and Mary, Mysteries of the Rosary, Liturgical Year, Saints as it relates to the time of year, Prayer, Sacramentals, and Social Justice.

In Grade 7 Religion, some core themes include; the Bible: The New Testament and religious figures in it, Liturgy and Worship, Mary in the Gospels, Prayers to Mary, Liturgical times of Year, Saints as it relates to the time of year, Prayer, Sacramentals, Social Justice topics.

In Grade 8 Religion, some core themes include; The Church: Concept/Marks/Development, The dignity of the Human Person, Human Freedom, Human Conscience, the Ten Commandments, Sacraments and Sacramentals, The Virtues, Sin, Mercy, The Tradition and Expression of Prayer, Marian Churches and Shrines, Mary in Art, Liturgical Year, Saints as it relates to the time of year, Prayer, Social Justice.

In Kindergarten English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language. These topics follow the K-5 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Grade 1 English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the K-5 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Grade 2 English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the K-5 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Grade 3 English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the K-5 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Grade 4 English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the K-5 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Grade 6 English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the 6-12 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Grade 5 English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the K-5 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Grade 7 English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the 6-12 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Grade 8 English Language Arts, some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the 6-12 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide.

In Kindergarten Mathematics, a consistent focus is placed on the following key areas: representing and comparing whole numbers, initially with sets of objects and describing shapes and space with learning time devoted to number than to other topics.

In Grade 1 Mathematics, a consistent focus is placed on the following key areas: developing an understanding of addition, subtraction, and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20; developing an understanding of whole number relationships and place value, including grouping in tens and ones; developing an understanding of linear measurements and measuring lengths as iterating length units; and reasoning about attributes of, and composing and decomposing geometric shapes.

In Grade 2 Mathematics, a consistent focus is placed on the following key areas: extending understanding of base-ten notation; building fluency with addition and subtraction; using standard units of measure; and describing and analyzing shapes.

In Grade 3 Mathematics, a consistent focus is placed on the following key areas: developing an understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and division within 100; developing an understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1); developing an understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area; and describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes.

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