Index 2011

FACTSnet Index
Introduction to Christian Education

1. Age 4
2. Wee College

1. Kindergarten
2. Alberta Kindergarten Catholic Religious Education
3. From: Kindergarten Catholic Handbook for Parents, 2011
4. Grade 1 - Canadian Christian Education Network Grade 1
   • Welcome! You belong.
   • Jesus welcomes us.
   • We hear the story of God through Jesus.
   • God dwells among us.
   • I’ll always be with you.
   • Hallowed be your name.
   • Your will be done.
   • We belong to God’s family.
   • The Holy Spirit gathers us into God’s circle of friends.
   • We are born of the Spirit.
   • Above links from Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 1
5. Grade 2 (See Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 2) >>
   
   • Let’s be friends!
   • Let’s come together.
   • Let’s treasure God5E2��s word.
   • Let’s treasure God’s presence.
   • Let’s treasure God’s gift.
   • Let’s take.
   • Let’s bless.
   • Let’s break.
   • Let’s eat and drink.
   • Let’s go forth.
6. Grade 3 (See Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 3) >>
   
   • We welcome and gather in the Spirit.
   • The Holy Spirit gathers and feeds us at Eucharist.
   • The Holy Spirit calls and anoints us in Baptism andConfirmation.
   • The Holy Spirit comes upon Advent people.
   • The Holy Spirit dwells in Jesus.
   • The Holy Spirit dwells in the followers of Jesus.
   • The Holy Spirit fills the whole earth.
   • The Holy Spirit reconciles people.
   • The Holy Spirit gives new life.
   • The Holy Spirit is alive.
7. Grade 4 (See Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 4) >>
   
   • The Church hands on the Good News.
   • The Good News about Jesus Christ.
   • Jesus tells us about the reign of God.
   • A light shines in the darkness.
   • Jesus, “born of a woman.”
   • Jesus reveals the compassion of God.
   • Jesus says, “I am the Way.”
   • Jesus gives his life for us.
   • “My Lord and My God.”
   • Jesus’ Spirit is with us.
8. Grade 5
   
   • The Church proclaims the Good News.
   • The Church believes in the Lord Jesus.
   • The Church celebrates God’s mighty deeds.
   • The Church expects the coming of the Lord.
   • The Church welcomes all nations.
   • The Church acts justly.
   • The Church reconciles.
   • The Church loves.
   • The Church rejoices.
   • The Church witnesses.
   • Above links from (See Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 5) >>
   • J12 Jesus at Twelve
9. Grade 6
   
   • “You are my friends.”
   • “I love you with an everlasting love.”
   • “I shall be your God; you shall be my people.”
   • “God so loved the world.”
   • “I am the way, the truth and the life.”
   • “Love your enemies.”
   • “What you do to the least of my brothers and sisters.”
   • “No greater love.”
   • “Do not be afraid.”
   • “You shall be my witnesses.”
   • Above links from Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 6) >>
   • J12 Jesus at Twelve
10. Grade 7 (See Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 7) >>
    
    • . . . We.
    • We believe in God.
    • We believe in God the Father Almighty.
    • We believe in God . . . the Creator of heaven and earth.
    • We believe in Jesus Christ his only Son.
    • We believe in Jesus . . . Our Lord.
    • We believe in Jesus . . . who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
    • He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead.
    • On the third day he rose. He ascended into heaven.
    • He is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
11. Grade 8 (See Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 8)>>
    
    • We believe in the Holy Spirit.
    • We believe in the holy Church.
    • We believe in one Catholic and Apostolic Church.
    • We believe in the communion of saints.
    • We believe in the forgiveness of sins.
    • We believe in the resurrection of the body.
    • We believe in life everlasting.
    • Amen.
12. Grade 9 (See Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Grade 9) >>
    
    • Be with Me.
    • Be Alive.
    • Be Faithful.
    • Be Loving.
    • Be Obedient.
    • Be Just.
    • Be Honest.
    • Be Generous.
    • Be Forgiving.
    • Be Hopeful.

Senior High (See Alberta Ed. Catholic Handbook for Parents Senior High)

1. Christ in Culture.
2. Believing.
3. In Search of the Good.

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