St. Brigid School of Religious Education
K-8 and Special Sacramental Prep Curriculums Overview

 Kindergarten

The goals of the kindergarten program are to help young children discover their membership in a larger family, the Church. They are introduced to the stories of our tradition in the Bible, the family of the saints and basic prayers. Families are asked to read with their children at home to help reinforce the concepts presented in class.

First Grade

The goals of the first grade curriculum are to introduce students to a structured study of their faith. The concentration is on 1) helping them to begin to understand their creation by a loving God; 2) helping them to learn formal prayers of the church and to live a life of prayer; 3) helping them to understand their membership in the church.

Second Grade

The goals of the second grade curriculum focus on:

1) The life and person of Jesus;

2) How the church celebrates the sacraments in its liturgy;

3) How prayer and the sacraments can draw us closer to God.

The children also prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance: The Rites of Reconciliation and First Communion for the first time. In addition to their text, children study from a supplemental book at home with their families.

Third Grade

The third grade curriculum concentrates on what it means to belong to the Catholic Church as a global community of believers. Themes taught in first and second grades are repeated in greater depth, as the students are growing in their understanding. They specifically explore:

1) How the church functions;

2) What the church believes in the Profession of Faith: The Creed;

3) How the church depends upon Scripture.

4) They will be able to pray the Rosary independently.

Fourth Grade

The focus of the fourth grade curriculum is the foundation for morality in the Beatitudes and the Commandments. Students will:

1) Learn how our moral tradition is rooted in the Old and New Testaments;

2) Learn what the church teaches about how we should live our lives;

3) Explore ways that they can “do good and avoid evil” in their everyday lives.

Fifth Grade

The fifth grade curriculum concentrates on the sacraments and the liturgy of the Church. In addition, they will explore the Scriptures further. Students will:

1) Learn about each of the sacraments in more depth;

2) Have a working familiarity with the liturgy and the liturgical year;

3) Explore the life and message of St. Paul.

Sixth Grade

Sixth grade is a required prerequisite to the Confirmation preparation which begins in 7th grade. The sixth grade curriculum focuses on the Old Testament. Students will:

1) Develop a working knowledge of the major themes of the Old Testament in salvation history;

2) Explore more about Judaism and the world of the Scriptures;

3) Be able to describe the links between the Old Testament and the Christian tradition;

4) Become familiar with the Psalms.

INFORMATION COMING SOON:

Sacramental Prep (Reconciliation & Holy Communion)
Baptismal Prep for School-age Children
Seventh/Eighth Grade Confirmation