5TH GRADE CURRICULUM
SUNDAY & TUESDAY CCD
Session
#
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
9:30-10:20 am
4:15-5:30 pm
1
Oct. 4
Oct. 6
2
Oct. 11
Oct. 13
UNIT SESSION
THEME
(There will also be a Mass Part lesson at each class)
FAMILY
ROSARY
in
CHURCH
FAMILY FAITH - ROSARY
Families meet in Church for an overview of the Faith Formation program
followed by a brief lesson on the Rosary. Families will then pray the Rosary as a
community to bring Heavenly blessings as a new faith formation begins.
Mary
Introductions & Mary as Our Mother
Ch. 1
Pg. 9
Incorporate parts of Session #1 into the Introduction class:
Consecration to Mary - “Mary as our Mother”
The loving role of Motherhood
FG
Celebrating Ordinary Time
1-5
Pg. 27
3
Oct. 18
Oct. 20
2015-2016
WITH MY
FAMILY
Page 9
Page 30
The meaning of Ordinary Time, why we celebrate it, and exploring how
Ordinary Time is celebrated in our Church.
Page 17
Mary
Mary as our Guide, Who Leads Us to Jesus
Ch. 2
Pg. 17
How Mary can be our guide to Heaven.
FG
1-3
Pg. 15
The Old Testament is a record of the covenant God made with the human
family through Abraham and Sarah. This Covenant, which has never been
revoked, is renewed through Moses, to whom God gave the Ten
Commandments.
Page 20
Mary
Ch. 3
Pg. 23
Mary as Queen of Our Hearts
Page 23
Understanding that our wants and desires originate in our hearts.
God’s Revelation
4
5
6
7
Oct. 25
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov 15
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
Nov. 17
Meeting Jesus
FG
2-7
Pg. 39
Mary
Ch. 4
Pg. 27
FG
P 177-180
Mary
Ch. 5
Pg. 35
FG
3-11
Pg. 61
Mary
Ch. 6
Pg. 41
OFF
Nov 29
No
Tues.
Class
11/24
Dec 1
2-10
Pg. 57,
P. 153-160
Mary, the Perfect Disciple, Who Followed God’s Will Perfectly
Page 27
All Saints Day and All Souls Day
(11/1 – All Saints Day 11/2 – All Souls Day)
Mary as Our Example of Living a Prayer Filled Life
Page 35
Recognizing the importance of prayer in developing a close relationship with
Jesus. We should make it a practice to pray throughout the day.
The Church is One
The Church is united through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The pope and
bishops, successors of the apostles, are visible signs of unity in the Church.
Page 68
Humility: Mary’s Greatest Virtue
Page 41
Understanding virtues we naturally have and those we need to practice in
order to master them.
Prayers of Consecration to Mary/Message of Our Lady
The New Passover and Celebrating the Eucharist
The Eucharist as the source and summit of the Catholic life. To receive the
Body and Blood worthily, we should not have anything to eat for one hour
before Communion and we should have confessed any mortal sin..
CONSECRATION TO MARY
Nov 22
Page 44
Understanding what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and why Mary is the
perfect example.
FG
4-16 & 17
P 91 & 99
8
The seven Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation,
Anointing of the Sick, Holy Order, Matrimony.
Pages
98 & 104
Sunday, 11/22/14 @ 10:30 AM Mass
5th Grade Students will be presented with
Certificates of Consecration to Mary
LAST CLASSROOM SESSION (Ends Just before THANKSGIVING)
Celebrating Advent, Christmas & Epiphany – Sunday Class only
The meaning of Advent, why we celebrate it, and exploring how we prepare
to celebrate Jesus’ birth in our Church and during the Christmas season.
NO 1st-8th Grade Classes:
Page 60
5TH GRADE CURRICULUM
SUNDAY & TUESDAY CCD
9
1.
2015-2016
SEASON OF ADVENT: 1st-5th Grade Families are to choose ONE Advent event to participate in
Christmas Pageant - Sunday, 12/6 at 2:30 pm - w/two rehearsals (12/1 & 12/3 Evening)
Krissy Hubert, Pageant director, will contact families who signed up for pageant. kthubert@yahoo.com
AND/OR
Family Faith Session “Fascinating Women of the Bible” - Sunday 12/13 @ 11:45 am -1:45 pm
2.
Families signed up with registration form.
You will receive a reminder email at beginning of December or sooner from Deirdre Nemeth, dnemeth@stvdp.org
Tuesday, December 8th: Mass at 7:00 PM (Holy Day of Obligation)
Please come to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the first day of Pope Francis’ “Year of Mercy”
OFF
Session
#
Dec 14 thru Jan 3
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
9:30-10:20
am
4:15-5:30 pm
8
(for
Tues)
No
Sun.
Class
1/3
Jan 5
2015
10
Jan 10
Jan 12
11
Jan 17
Jan 19
NO CLASSES - HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!!
UNIT SESSION
3-14
Pg. 81
FAMILY
Adoration
in CHURCH
12
13
Jan 24
Jan 31
Jan 26
Feb 2
5-23
Pg. 135
WITH MY
FAMILY
God Calls Us – Tuesday class only
Page 86
As baptized members of the Church, we are called by the Holy Spirit to serve
the community and to serve the Kingdom of God. We can serve as a priest,
religious, community member, married or single person. Mary humbly
accepted her vocation to become the mother of Jesus.
.(Jan. 1st – “Solemnity of the BVM, Mother of God”)
FAMILY FAITH – EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Families meet in Church
Father Richard will explain and then lead Families in Eucharistic Adoration.
5-21 & 22
P. 121 & 129
THEME
Making Moral Decisions & Living a Moral Life
We are called to make moral choices that are rooted in Christ and guided by the
teachings of the Church. Sin not only harms us but has negative effects on others and
on society as a whole. Christian life commits us to truth in deeds and words.
Growing in Holiness
Pages
128 & 134
Page 140
The sacraments help us to make good moral choices that include respecting
our bodies and practicing chastity.
ACRE
ACRE TESTING
Diocesan mandated testing for 5th graders.
14
Feb 7
Feb 9
15
Feb 10
ASHES
Feb 10
ASHES
OFF
16
Feb 14
Feb 21
Feb 16
Feb 23
Church
Visit
Priest Vestments
Students will learn the sacred meaning behind each priestly vestment.
ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEB 10TH
Attend one of the following:
8:30 am Mass, 12:00 pm Mass, 7:00 pm Mass OR 4:00 pm Prayer Service w/Ashes
2nd Sun
Lent
17
Session
#
18
Feb 28
Mar 1
No Classes – President’s Day Weekend
Celebrating Lent and Holy Week
4-20
Pg. 117
The meaning of the season of Lent, & how Lent is celebrated in our Church
5-24
Pg. 141
Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. Review of How to Go to Confession.
The Way to Jesus
Page 120
Page 146
SEASON OF LENT - FAMILY FAITH
Please participate in these important Lenten events as a Family:
CONFESSION on any Monday (7:30-8:30 pm) or Saturday (4:00-4:45 pm) during Lent
DATES: Mon. 2/15 through Mon. 3/14
19
STATIONS OF THE CROSS/Eucharistic Benediction on any Friday (7:00-8:00 pm)
DATES: Fri. 2/12 through Fri. 3/18
20
Sunday
Mar 6
or
Mar 13
Mar 20
April 3
FAMILY FAITH- THE ANGELS: Who they are and their role in our lives.
5 SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Sunday, March 6 11:45 am - 1:45 pm or 7:00-9:00 PM Lunch/Dinner served
Sunday, March 13 11:45 pm - 1:45 pm or 7:00-9:00 PM Lunch/Dinner served
It is recommended that families with 6th-10th graders choose the evening session and 1st-5th graders the AM session.
However, since there are families with children in both age groups, you may choose best time & date for your family.
Please go to www.stvincentschurch.org and select a session.
PALM SUNDAY
EASTER
Mar 27
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Families invited to participate in Divine Mercy (3:00-3:30 pm)