Christianity, 1st Grade B

Children naturally ask the question, “Who is God?” They also readily accept the answer that God is our Creator, a loving Father who made all things and all people. This natural curiosity is born from a desire to understand and discover the source of truth, beauty, and goodness. This course introduces first graders to the basics of Catholic beliefs and practices. Following a simplified outline of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, students come to understand their own purpose, God's goodness and love, and the creation, fall, and redemption through Jesus Christ. In the second half of the semester, students explore the meaning of the Church and the Sacraments, applying these gifts to their own choices and personal prayer lives. Through engaging activities, discussions, exciting saint stories, and Scripture passages, students will develop a deeper understanding and love of the Catholic faith.