Publisher's Synopsis
Written by the Sisters of Notre Dame, the new 2009 edition of Christ Our Life, grades 1-8, continues to provide the thorough foundation of our Catholic faith that the series has been known for. In this new edition we've paid special attention to helping children turn their learned faith into a lived faith.
Program features
- Original spiral curriculum ensures consistent progress and development
- Faith content is developed throughout with Scripture integrated into each lesson
- Four pillars of the Church-Creed, Sacraments, Commandments, and Prayer-are integrated
- Abundant prayer opportunities invite personal and communal prayer
- Catholic Social Teaching connects with real-life faith
A copy of the Catholic Prayer for Catholic Families is included with each Student Book allowing parents the convenience of having traditional prayers and suggestions for everyday prayer in one handy book.
Christ Our Life is found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
View samples: http://www.loyolapress.com/christ-our-life-2009-view-online-samples.htm
Grade 1
Scope and Sequence
The first-grade program of the Christ Our Life series, God Is Good, is designed to provide a simple overview of the mysteries of our faith. Through learning of the goodness of God, and the love of Jesus, the children respond to God in friendship and prayer.
The children should
- become aware of God's presence and goodness in their lives, in others, in the world, and in his Church.
- respond to God's goodness by loving him and others.
Prayer in this grade
- Sign of the Cross
- Glory Be to the Father
- Our Father
- Stations of the Cross
- Hail Mary
- To the Guardian Angel
- Morning Offering
